Redding City Council
September 1, 2026

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CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following regarding a resolution being considered by the League of California Cities (LCC) at its annual meeting on September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California:
(1) Authorize a support position for the proposed Resolution No. 1 of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities titled “A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for a Working Group to consider a State Constitutional Amendment or other form of Initiative to ensure final local authority over housing and land use decisions.”
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Alternative Action
The City Council could choose not to support this item.

Background/Analysis
Each year, the League of California Cities (League) conducts its Annual Conference which includes a General Assembly at which voting delegates from participating cities have the opportunity to vote on resolutions addressing issues of statewide municipal interest. Resolutions are distributed to cities in advance of the conference to allow individual city councils to review the proposed policies and provide direction to their designated voting delegate. The voting delegate then casts the City’s vote at the General assembly consistent with the direction provided by the City Council.

MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
ITEM NO. 4.12(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Report to Redding City Council August 27, 2026
Re: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Page 2 The 2026 League’s Annual Conference will be held September 23-25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California. The General Assembly, at which resolutions are considered, is scheduled for September 25, 2026. At its regularly scheduled meeting of August 4, 2026, the Redding City Council unanimously voted to appoint Council Member Audette as the voting delegate, and Interim City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb as the Alternate.

The League’s Resolution Packet contains one proposed resolution.

Resolution No. 1: Local Authority Over Housing And Land Use Decisions Resolution No. 1, titled “A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for a Working Group to consider a State Constitutional Amendment or other form of Initiative to ensure final local authority over housing and land use decisions,” was submitted by the City of Murrieta, joined by the Cities of Banning, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Moreno Valley, Norco, and Torrance, as well as additional supporting city officials identified in the League’s resolution materials (attached). The resolution has been referred to the League’s Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee.

The Resolution asks the League to support the development and advancement of a statewide constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, ballot-based strategy intended to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries.

Further, it identifies general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards project siting, and approval or denial of housing development applications as areas in which local authority would be strengthened.

The resolution does not propose eliminating the State’s role in housing policy. Instead it confirms the States position. Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws establish broad statewide housing goals and enforcement of constitutional and civil-rights requirements, fair-housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections.

Supporting Resolution No. 1 would not immediately change Redding’s existing housing obligations or State housing laws. The resolution primarily asks the League to study and develop potential approaches for changing existing balance between state and local authority.

Additionally, an affirmative position in support for Resolution 1 could proactively provide several benefits to the City of Redding including the following areas:

Preserving Local Planning Authority
Under the direction of this elected body, staff are responsible for considering housing in conjunction with City’s General plan, water and wastewater systems, public safety, utilities, parks, environmental conditions and other local infrastructure and services. Supporting Resolution 1 could allow those factors to be considered when making land-use decisions.

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Re: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Page 3 Maintaining Flexibility to Address Local Conditions
The City of Redding is largely different from those of high-density communities, or metropolitan areas. Statewide requirements may establish appropriate objectives, however, the manner in which those objectives are achieved can have potential consequences depending upon the community infrastructure, geography, wildfire exposure, transportation systems, water resources, development patterns, and fiscal capacity. Redding has invested significant time and resources into maintaining its Housing Elements designed to expand affordable housing opportunism and address the needs of lower-income residents.

Increased Sitewide Representation from Northern California Communities The League provides a mechanism through which cities of different sizes and geographical regions can collectively evaluate topics such as this. Supporting the Resolution would provide Redding an opportunity to contribute its perspectives as a Northern California City and aid in the evolution of any future proposals prior to reaching Legislature or voters.

Local Accountability
Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision.

This proposed working group could further examine whether a jurisdiction that has fulfilled its state planning responsibilities should have greater protection from subsequent state action that override locally adopted zoning, density standards, or various other land-use decisions.

Resolution No. 1 presents an opportunity for the City of Redding to participate in discussions in developing future housing and land-use policy rather than responding to policies after they have been enacted.

The City Council’s action at this time is limited to providing direction to the City’s designated League of California City’s voting delegate regarding the City’s position on Resolution No. 1 at the 2026 League Annual Conference.

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
• This is a routine operational item.

Attachments
League of California Cities- Resolution
League of California Cities – Resolution Packet
Packet Pg. 223
2026 Resolution Packet

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
6 Packet Pg. 224 Attachment: League of California Cities- Resolution (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
7 Packet Pg. 225 Attachment: League of California Cities- Resolution (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2025-2026

CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.

The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.

We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.

Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.

The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.

For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.

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Packet
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Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.

A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.

The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.

A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.

Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.

Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 Packet Pg. 228 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.

Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
*If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly. 2 Packet Pg. 229 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:

Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.

For General Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.

Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.

Voting Procedures:

Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
3 Packet Pg. 230 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
2026 Resolution

1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
4 Packet Pg. 231 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta
5 Packet Pg. 232 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
7 Packet Pg. 234 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
Resolution No. 1: Background
Information
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:

California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.

At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.

State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.

Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.

The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 Packet Pg. 236 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) 2026 Resolution Packet
objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.

As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
Concurrence
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and

25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
14 Packet Pg. 241 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) July 23, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley

15 Packet Pg. 242 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) July 22, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto:

I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.

The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.

Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.

While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
21 Packet Pg. 248 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026

Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.

Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.

Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis
23 Packet Pg. 250 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:

Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:

1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.

Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.

2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:

As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's housing shortage and have not adequately accounted for 24 Packet Pg. 251 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.

The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.

Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.

The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.

The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.

Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.

An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.

Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 Packet Pg. 252 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) Discussion:

The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.

A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.

A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.

Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.

In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.

Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. 26 Packet Pg. 253 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.

Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.

Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.

Housing Element
Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local 27 Packet Pg. 254 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution) governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.

Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.

Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.

Support:

The following letters of concurrence were received:

City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
28 Packet Pg. 255 Attachment: League of California Cities – Resolution Packet (4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept an informational presentation regarding the quick wins identified as part of the Rapid Efficiency and Cost Reduction Engagement Study for the City of Redding.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with accepting this report Alternative Action
The City Council can choose not to accept the informational report.

Background/Analysis
On March 17, 2026, the City Council approved a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting, Inc. (Circle 6) to conduct a comprehensive citywide efficiency study. Circle 6 began work immediately upon execution of the agreement. The scope of work included an aggressive citywide assessment, identification and implementation of immediate quick-win opportunities, and development of mid and long-term improvement recommendations with a focus on prioritization, execution, and governance.

Circle 6 presented their findings and recommendations to the City staff on June 12, 2026. This report focuses specifically on the quick-win opportunities identified. The remaining findings and recommendations are anticipated to be presented to the City Council on September 15, 2026, at which time Circle 6 consultants will be present to further discuss their findings.

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

MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.1(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Oral presentation regarding the quick wins associated with the efficiency study for the City of Redding.

Jason Gibilisco, Management
Assistant to the City Manager
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CITY OF REDDING

CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT ("Contract") is made at Redding, California, by and between the City of Redding ("City"), a municipal corporation, and Circle 6 Consulting Inc._ ("Contractor") ( collectively the "Parties, individually a "Party") for the purpose of conducting a Citywide efficiency study designed to identify inefficiencies, includes 4 phases: Phase I Deep, Aggressive Assessment; Phase II Immediate Quick-Win Implementation: Phase III Mid-Term & Long-Term Opportunity Development; and Phase Iv Prioritization, Execution & Governance.

WHEREAS, City does not have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this Contract for personal services.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby acknowledged, as follows:

SECTION 1. CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Subject to the tenns and conditions set forth in this Contract, Contractor shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein. Contractor shall provide the services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
A. City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Contract, at the times and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated herein, in a total amount not to exceed $300,000.00. This sum includes all out-of-pocket travel, lodging and incidental expenses incurred by Contractor that are reasonably associated with the provision of services under this Contract. The payments specified herein shall be the only payments to be made to Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Scope of Work (SOW) set forth in Exhibit A.

B. Contractor shall submit bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) invoices to City for work completed to the date of the invoice. All invoices shall be itemized to reflect the employees performing the requested tasks, the billing rate for each employee, the hours worked, and the Phase (as referenced in Exhibit A) for which the work was associated Each phase is expected to be completed at the identified not to exceed amounts listed in Exhibit B. Amounts not billed (or cost savings realized) under any Phase may, with City's prior written approval (via email), be reallocated and applied to other Phases as needed, provided that in no event shall the total invoiced amount under this Contract exceed the overall not to exceed amount of $300,000.00.

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Packet Pg. 258 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) C. The City recognizes that Contractor is a small business and that timely payment is important to ensure the efficient performance of the services contemplated under this Agreement. Accordingly, the City shall make reasonable efforts to expedite the review and processing of Contractor's invoices and shall target payment within fifteen (15) days, and no later than thirty (30) days, following receipt and approval of a complete and undisputed invoice, to the extent practicable and consistent with the City's n01mal accounting procedures. Nothing in this provision alters the requirement that invoices be accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with the tem1s of this Agreement.

SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. Contractor shall commence work on or about March 17, 2026 and complete said work no later than September 30, 2026. Time is of the essence. Once the initial scope of the work is complete (as referenced in Exhibit A), the City may choose to extend the contract through a contract amendment, in 60-90-day increments to execute work referenced in Exhibit B.

B. If Contractor fails to perform its duties to the satisfaction of City, or if Contractor fails to fulfill in a timely and professional manner its obligations under this Contract, then City shall have the right to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon City giving written notice thereof to Contractor.

C Either Party may terminate this Contract without cause on thirty (30) calendar days' written notice. Notwithstanding the preceding, if the term set forth in Section 3 .A. of this Contract exceeds ninety (90) calendar days in duration, Contractor's sole right to terminate shall be limited to termination for cause.

D. Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of City to pay under this Contract is contingent upon the availability of City 's funds which are appropriated or allocated by the City Council. Should the fw1ding for the project and/or work set forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, City may terminate this Agreement by furnishing at least thirty (30) calendar days' written notice of its intention to terminate. In the event of a termination pursuant to this subdivision, Contractor shall not be entitled to a remedy of acceleration of payments due over the term of this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the power to terminate described herein is required by Article 16, Section 18, of the California Constitution, and that constitutional provision supersedes any law, rule, regulation or statute which conflicts with the provisions of this Section.

E. In the event that City gives notice of termination, Contractor shall promptly provide to City any and all finished and unfinished reports, data, studies, photographs, charts or other work product prepared by Contractor pursuant to this Contract. City shall have full ownership, including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, and Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
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Packet Pg. 259 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) control of all such finished and unfinished reports, data, studies, photographs, charts or other work product.

F. In the event that City terminates the Contract, City shall pay Contractor the reasonable value of services rendered by Contractor pursuant to this Contract; provided, however, that City shall not in any manner be liable for lost profits which might have been made by Contractor had Contractor completed the services required by this Contract. Contractor shall, not later than ten (10) calendar days after termination of this Contract by City, furnish to City such financial information as in the judgment of the City's representative is necessary to determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by Contractor.

G. In no event shall the termination or expiration of this Contract be construed as a waiver of any right to seek remedies in law, equity or otherwise for a Party's failure to perform each obligation required by this Contract.

SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT A. City shall make its facilities accessible to Contractor as required for Contractor's performance of its services under this Contract, and, upon request of Contractor, provide labor and safety equipment as required by Contractor for such access.

B. Pursuant to the City's business license ordinance, Contractor shall obtain a nonresident City business license prior to commencing work. Because Contractor represents that it is not "doing business" in California within the meaning of Revenue and Tax Code section 23101, Contractor shall not be required to demonstrate registration with the California Secretary of State.

C. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of any nature whatsoever that are legally required for Contractor to practice its profession. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Contract any licenses, permits and approvals that are legally required for Contractor to practice its profession.

D. Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Contract, be construed to be an independent contractor and nothing in this Contract is intended, nor shall it be construed, to create an employer/employee relationship, association, joint venture relationship, trust or partnership or to allow City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor performs under this Contract. Any and all taxes imposed on Contractor's income, imposed or assessed by reason of this Contract or its performance, including but not limited to sales or use taxes, shall be paid by Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for any taxes or penalties assessed by reason of any claims that Contractor is an employee of City. Contractor shall not be eligible for coverage under City's workers' compensation insurance plan, Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
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Packet Pg. 260 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) benefits under the Public Employee Retirement System or be eligible for any other City benefit.

E. No provision of this Contract is intended to, or shall be for the benefit of, or construed to create rights in, or grant remedies to, any person or entity not a party hereto.

F. No po1iion of the work or services to be performed under this Contract shall be assigned, transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without the prior written approval of City. Contractor may use the services of independent contractors and subcontractors to perform a portion of its obligations under this Contract with the prior written approval of City. Independent contractors and subcontractors shall be provided with a copy of this Contract and Contractor shall have an affirmative duty to assure that said independent contractors and subcontractors comply with the same and agree to be bound by its terms. Contractor shall be the responsible paiiy with respect to all actions of its independent contractors and subcontractors, and shall obtain such insurance and indemnity provisions from its contractors and subcontractors as City's Risk Manager shall determine to be necessary.

G. Contractor, at such times and in such form as City may require, shall furnish City with such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs or obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this Contract.

H. Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by City to assure proper accounting for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit purposes to state and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City.

Contractor shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this Contract, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted by City.

I. Contractor shall perform all services required pursuant to this Contract in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of Contractor's profession. All products of whatsoever nature which Contractor delivers to City pursuant to this Contract shall be prepared in a professional manner and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing the profession of Contractor and its agents, employees and subcontractors assigned to perform the services contemplated by this Contract.

J. All completed reports and other data or documents, or computer media including diskettes, and other materials provided or prepared by Contractor in accordance with this Contract are the property of City, and may be used by City. City shall have all intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, copyright and patent rights, in said documents, computer media, and other materials provided by Contractor. City shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Contractor from all claims, costs, Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
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Packet Pg. 261 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) expenses, damage or liability ansmg out of or resulting from City's use or modification of any repo11s, data, documents, drawings, specifications or other work product prepared by Contractor, except for use by City on those pmtions of the City's project for which such items were prepared.

K. Confidentiality: Contractor further agrees to the additional confidentiality terms contained in Exhibit C, attached and incorporated herein. Notwithstanding any contrary language in Section 7 .H, in the event of a conflict between this Contract and the NDA regarding confidentiality obligations, the NDA will control solely with respect to confidentiality.

L. Contractor including its employees, agents, and subcontractors, shall not maintain or acquire any direct or indirect interest that conflicts with the performance of this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Political Reform Act ( Government Code § 8100 et seq.) and other laws relating to conflicts of interest, including the following: 1) Contractor shall not make or participate in a decision made by City if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision may have a material effect on Contractor's economic interest, and 2) if required by the City Attorney, Contractor shall file financial disclosure forms with the City Clerk.

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Packet Pg. 262 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) SECTION 5. INSURANCE
A. Unless modified in writing by City's Risk Manager, Contractor shall maintain the following noted insurance during the duration of the Contract:

Coverage Type
Commercial General Liability (CG-0001)
Comprehensive Vehicle Liability (CA-0001)
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
Minimum Amount
$1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 general aggregate
$1,000,000
NIA
NIA
B. The following additional requirements apply to those coverage requirements specified above, if applicable:

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance shall include but not be limited to bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The coverage shall be for the amounts not less than the amounts stated in Section 5 .A. of the Contract;

2. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, shall provide for at least the total limits specified above as combined single limits per accident applicable to all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles;

3. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers;

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance shall be appropriate to Contractor's profession, against loss due to error or omission or malpractice.

5. The City does not accept insurance ce1iificates or endorsements with the wording "but only in the event of a named insured's sole negligence" or any other verbiage limiting the insured's insurance responsibility.

6. For any category of insurance above as stated in Section 5.A. of the Contract with coverage amounts designated as "NIA," "$0," or "O," insurance of that type is not required by this Contract.

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Packet Pg. 263 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) Statement Regarding Compliance with State Workers' Compensation Requirements / Hold Harmless. CONSULT ANT represents that it is aware of the provisions of California Labor Code Section 3700, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code. CONSULT ANT affirms that at all times in performing the work under this Agreement it will not employ any person in any manner so that it becomes subject to the workers' compensation laws of California.

CONSULT ANT is not an employee of CITY for workers' compensation purposes, and therefore, is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits under CITY' s policy coverage. CONSULT ANT waives any and all rights to file any claims against CITY and will hold CITY harmless in the event an accident should occur while performing work on CITY's premises pursuant to this Agreement.

C. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City.

At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration and defense expenses.

D. The General Liability shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following prov1s10ns:

1. City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents are to be covered as additional insured as respects liability arising out of work or operations perfo1med by or on behalf of Contractor; premises owned, leased or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor.

The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.

2. The insurance coverage of Contractor shall be primary insurance as respects City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. Coverage shall state that the insurance of Contractor shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

4. Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice has been given to City. In addition, Contractor agrees that it Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
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Packet Pg. 264 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) shall not reduce its coverage or limits on any such policy except after thi1ty (30) calendar days' prior written notice has been given to City.

E. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A-VII.

F. Contractor shall designate the City of Redding, 777 Cypress A venue, Redding, CA 96001 as a Certificate Holder of the insurance. Contractor shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and original endorsements effecting the coverages required by this clause. Certificates and endorsements shall be submitted electronically via the PINS Advantage system. A link will be provided for the Contractor, or their insurance agent, to enter and upload documents directly to PINS Advantage. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved in PINS Advantage by the City's Risk Manager prior to the commencement of contracted services. City may withhold payments to Contractor if adequate certificates of insurance and endorsements required have not been submitted as described above or provided in a timely manner.

G. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Contractor as required by Section 5 of this Contract, and any approval of said insurance by City, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by Contractor pursuant to this Contract, including, without limitation, provisions concerning indemnification.

H. If any policy of insurance required by this Section is a "claims made" policy, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 342 and Government Code § 945.6, Contractor shall keep said insurance in effect for a period of eighteen (18) months after the termination of this Contract.

I. If any damage, including death, personal injury or property damage, occurs in connection with the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall immediately notify City's Risk Manager by telephone at (530) 225-4068. No later than three (3) calendar days after the event, Contractor shall submit a written report to City's Risk Manager containing the following information, as applicable: 1) name and address of injured or deceased person(s); 2) name and address of witnesses; 3) name and address of Contractor's insurance company; and 4) a detailed description of the damage and whether any City property was involved.

SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
A. Consistent with California Civil Code § 2782.8, when the services to be provided under this Contract are design professional services to be performed by a design professional, as that term is defined under Section 2782.8, Contractor shall, to the fullest extent pem1itted by law, indemnify protect, defend and hold harmless, City, Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
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Packet Pg. 265 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents, and each and every one of them, from and against all actions, damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, penalties and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees of the City Attorney or legal counsel retained by City, expert fees, litigation costs, and investigation costs) of every type and description to which any or all of them may be subjected by reason of, or resulting from, directly or indirectly, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, employees or agents in the performance of professional services under this Contract, except when liability arises due to the sole negligence, active negligence or misconduct of the City.

B. Other than in the performance of professional services by a design professional, which is addressed solely by subdivision (A) of this Section, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify protect, defend and hold harmless, City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents, and each and every one of them, from and against all actions, damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, penalties and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees of the City Attorney or legal counsel retained by City, expert fees, litigation costs, and investigation costs) of every type and description to which any or all of them may be subjected by reason of the performance of the services required under this Contract by Contractor its officers, employees or agents in the performance of professional services under this Contract, except when liability arises due to the sole negligence, active negligence or misconduct of the City.

C. The Contractor's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall not be excused because of the Contractor's inability to evaluate liability. The Contractor shall respond within thirty (30) calendar days to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the City, unless this time has been extended in writing by the City.

If the Contractor fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity in writing delivered to City within thirty (30) calendar days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, the City may withhold such funds the City reasonably considers necessary for its defense and indemnity until disposition has been made of the claim or until the Contractor accepts or rejects the tender of defense in writing delivered to the City, whichever occurs first. This subdivision shall not be construed to excuse the prompt and continued performance of the duties required of Contractor herein.

D. The obligation to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless set forth in this Section applies to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits of said insurance policies do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor.

E. City shall have the right to approve or disapprove the legal counsel retained by Contractor pursuant to this Section to represent City's interests. City shall be reimbursed for all costs and attorney's fees incmTed by City in enforcing the obligations set forth in this Section.

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Packet Pg. 266 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) SECTION 7. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION, VENUE AND ATTORNEY FEES A. This Contract shall be deemed to have been entered into in Redding, California. All questions regarding the validity, interpretation or performance of any of its terms or of any rights or obligations of the parties to this Contract shall be governed by California law. If any claim, at law or otherwise, is made by either party to this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

B. This document, including all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding each may have had prior to the execution of this Contract. This Contract shall not be altered, amended or modified except by a writing signed by City and Contractor. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, officer, agent or employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this Contract, nor shall any such verbal agreement or conversation entitle Contractor to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this Contract.

C. No covenant or condition to be performed by Contractor under this Contract can be waived except by the written consent of City. Forbearance or indulgence by City in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition in question. Until performance by Contractor of said covenant or condition is complete, City shall be entitled to invoke any remedy available to City under this Contract or by law or in equity despite said forbearance or indulgence.

D. If any portion of this Contract or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Contract shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

E. The headings in this Contract are inserted for convenience only and shall not constitute a part hereof. A waiver of any party of any provision or a breach of this Contract must be provided in writing, and shall not be construed as a waiver of any other provision or any succeeding breach of the same or any other provisions herein.

F. Each Party hereto declares and represents that in entering into this Contract, it has relied and is relying solely upon its own judgment, belief and knowledge of the nature, extent, effect and consequence relating thereto. Each Party further declares and represents that this Contract is made without reliance upon any statement or representation not contained herein of any other Party or any representative, agent or attorney of the other Party. The Parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms, and conditions of this Contract and that the decision of whether or not to seek the advice of counsel with respect to this Contract is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each of the Parties. Accordingly, no pmiy shall be deemed to have been the drafter hereof, Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
Rev. 8/23

Packet Pg. 267 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) and the principle of law set forth in Civil Code § 1654 that contracts are construed against the drafter shall not apply.

G. Each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives any and all right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim, whether in contract or tort, at law or in equity, arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. Each Party further waives any right to consolidate any action which a jury trial has been waived with any other action in which a jury trial cannot be or has not been waived.

H. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this Contract and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Contract proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by City shall prevail over those prepared by Contractor.

SECTION 8. SURVIVAL
The provisions set forth in Sections 3 through 7, inclusive, of this Contract shall survive termination of the Contract.

SECTION 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - NONDISCRIMINATION
A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local governments.

B. In the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political affiliation, or membership or nonmembership in any organization. Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and that employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political affiliation, or membership or nonmembership in any organization. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training.

SECTION 10. REPRESENTATIVES
A. City's representative for this Contract is Michael Webb, telephone number (530) 245- 7156, email address [email protected]. All of Contractor's questions pertaining to this Contract shall be referred to the above-named person, or to the representative's designee.

Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
Rev. 8/23

Packet Pg. 268 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) B. Contractor's representative for this Contract is Nathan Sprague, telephone number (270) 282-1053, email address [email protected]. All of City's questions pertaining to this Contract shall be referred to the above-named person.

C. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required herein.

SECTION 11. NOTICES
A. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be deemed given only if in writing signed by an authorized representative of the sender (may be other than the representatives referred to in Section 10) and delivered by facsimile, with a hard copy mailed first class, postage prepaid; or when sent by a courier or an express service guaranteeing overnight delivery to the receiving party, addressed to the respective parties as follows:

To City:

City of Redding
Attn: Michael Webb
777 Cypress Ave.

Redding, CA 96001
To Contractor:

Circle 6 Consulting
Nathan Sprague
2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd.,
Suite 425
Palm City, FL 34990
B. Either party may change its address for the purposes of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in this Section.

C. Notice shall be deemed effective upon: 1) personal service; 2) two calendar days after mailing or transmission by facsimile, whichever is earlier.

SECTION 12. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
A. Each of the undersigned signatories hereby represents and wanants that they are authorized to execute this Contract on behalf of the respective parties to this Contract; that they have full right, power and lawful authority to undertake all obligations as provided in this Contract; and that the execution, performance and delivery of this Contract by said signatories has been fully authorized by all requisite actions on the part of the respective parties to this Contract.

B. The City and Contractor agree that this Contract may be executed by handwritten signature or digitally signed using DocuSign. An electronic or digital signature is the same as a handwritten signature and shall be considered valid and acceptable.

Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
Rev. 8/23

Packet Pg. 269 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) C. When the Mayor is signatory to this Contract, the City Manager and/or the Department Director having direct responsibility for managing the services provided herein shall have authority to execute any amendment to this Contract which does not increase the amount of compensation allowable to Contractor or otherwise substantially change the scope of the services provided herein.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CONTRACT
The effective date of this Contract ("Effective Date") shall be the date it is signed by City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Contract on the days and year set forth below:

Dated: _____ ,20 __
Dated:

ATTEST:

Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
Rev. 8/23

CONTRACTOR
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CITY OF REDDING,
A Municipal Corporation
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CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Christian Curtis, City Attorney

Packet Pg. 270 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) Exhibit A-Scope of Work
Phase I: Deep, Agressive Assesment
Key Activities
5-Year Finacial Deep Dive
Rapid Department Interviews & Field Observation
Key Analyses
Lean Waste Identification
Cost Leakage & Control Risk Scan
Deliverables
Executive Level Diagnosis
Identification of Immediate Actions to Implement
Phase II: Immediate Quick Win Implementation
Key Activities
Implement Immediate Action-Oriented Quick Wins
Key Analyses
Save Money
Free Staff Capacity
Phase Ill: Mid-Term & Long-Term Opportunity Development Key Activity
Build a Priortized Efficieny & Cost Reduction Road Map
In Parallel with Phase II
Deliverables
Mid-Term Opportunities
Process Redesigns & Staffing Realignment
Technology Enablement & Preventitive Maintence Discipline Policy & Structural Changes
Long-Term Opportunities
Larger Modernization Efforts & Structural/ Organizational Changes Shared Services or Consolidated Opportunities
Strategic Technology Investments with Clear ROI
Phase IV: Priortization, Execution & Governance
Key Activity
Establishes Tight Execution & Gvernance Model
Key Analyses
Weekly City Manager Reviews
Duration
Weeks 1-4
Weeks 3-8
Weeks 6-10
Months 3-12
Years 1-3
Weeks 9-11
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-Weekly Implementation Sprints
Clear Ownership and Decision Rights
Performance Management & Transparency
Sustainment & Institutionalization
Phase 5 (Optional) Contract Amendment Required
Results-Funded continuation
City Evalutes Actual Realized & Forecasted Savings
Execution of Targeted Operational Improvements
Modernization & Structural Optimizatoin
60-90 Day
Increments
Months 3-12
Years 1-3
Packet Pg. 272 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational Exhibit B
- Costs
Total $2,800 Per
Week Phase(s) Nathan Sprague Consultant A Consulatant B Total Days Day Per Consultant
1 I 5 5 5 15 $ 42,000
2 I 5 5 5 15 $ 42,000
3 II 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
4 11, Ill 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
5 11, Ill 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
6 11, Ill 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
7 11, Ill 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
8 11, Ill 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
9 IV 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
10 IV 2 3 3 8 $ 22,400
11 IV 3 4 4 11 $ 30,800
105 $ 294,000
All Travel Costs $ 6,000
Not to Exceed Cost $ 300,000
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EXIBIT C

CITY OF REDDING

NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Nondisclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of (Date) ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF REDDING, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and (Contractor Legal Name), a (State) (entity type) ("Contractor"). City and Contractor may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." SECTION 1. PURPOSE
The Parties anticipate discussions and/or work relating to (Project/Scope/Engagement Name) ("Purpose"). In connection with the Purpose, City may disclose Confidential lnfonnation to Contractor.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
"Confidential Information" means any non-public info1mation disclosed by or on behalf of City to Contractor (whether oral, visual, written, electronic, or otherwise) that:

A. Is marked or identified as confidential at the time of disclosure or within a reasonable time thereafter; or
B. By its nature or the circumstances of disclosure should reasonably be understood to be confidential.

Confidential Information includes, without limitation: data, materials, records, documents, reports, analyses, notes, drawings, specifications, designs, business plans, marketing plans, financial information, pricing/cost data, customer lists, vendor information, operational info1mation, infrastructure information, security information, and any summaries or derivative materials reflecting such information.

SECTION 3. EXCLUSIONS
Confidential Infmmation does not include infmmation that Contractor can demonstrate by written records:

A. Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this Agreement; B. Was lawfully known to Contractor prior to disclosure without restriction; C. Is lawfully received from a third party without restriction; or D. Is independently developed by Contractor without use of or reference to Confidential Information.

SECTION 4. USE RESTRICTION
City of Redding I Nondisclosure Agreement (Template)
Packet Pg. 274 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) Contractor shall use Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and for no other purpose without City's prior written consent.

SECTION 5. NONDISCLOSURE AND SAFEGUARDING
Contractor shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as expressly permitted under this Agreement. Contractor shall:

A. Protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care; and B. Take all necessary steps to prevent unauthorized use, disclosure, publication, or dissemination.

SECTION 6. PERMITTED DISCLOSURES
Contractor may disclose Confidential Information only to its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, subcontractors, affiliates, and professional advisors (including legal counsel) who:

A. Have a need to know for the Purpose; and
B. Are bound by written confidentiality obligations at least as protective as this Agreement.

Contractor remains responsible for any breach of this Agreement by any person or entity to whom it discloses Confidential Information.

Competitive Restriction: Contractor shall not disclose Confidential Infonnation to any person or entity that has a direct competitive interest with City in connection with the Purpose.

SECTION 7. OWNERSHIP; NO LICENSE; NO REMOVAL OF NOTICES All Confidential Information remains the property of City. No license or other rights are granted by this Agreement except the limited right to use Confidential Information for the Purpose.

Contractor shall not remove, alter, or obscure any confidentiality or proprietary markings or notices.

SECTION 8. COMPELLED DISCLOSURE
If Contractor is required by law, regulation, or valid court/government order to disclose Confidential Information, Contractor shall, to the extent legally permitted:

A. Provide prompt written notice to City;
B. Disclose only the minimum portion required; and
C. Reasonably cooperate with the City's efforts to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

City of Redding I Nondisclosure Agreement (Template)
Packet Pg. 275 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) •
SECTION 9. RETURN/DESTRUCTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Upon City's written request, or upon completion of the Purpose (whichever occurs first), Contractor shall promptly:

A. Return or destroy all Confidential Information (including all copies, excerpts, summaries, and derivative materials); and
B. Erase or pe1manently delete electronic copies from its systems and storage media.

Within ten (10) days after the City's written request, Contractor shall ce1iify in writing (signed by an authorized officer) that it has complied with this Section.

Permitted Retention: Contractor's legal counsel and/or compliance functions may retain one archival copy solely for recordkeeping, audit, or legal compliance purposes, provided such retained materials remain subject to this Agreement and are not used for any other purpose.

SECTION 10. TERM: SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS
This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until terminated in writing by mutual agreement of the Parties or by either Party upon thirty (30) days' written notice.

Contractor's confidentiality and use obligations under this Agreement shall survive for ten (10) years from the date of each disclosure of Confidential Information.

Trade Secrets: To the extent any Confidential Information qualifies as a trade secret under applicable law, Contractor's obligations as to such trade secrets shall survive for so long as such info1mation remains a trade secret.

SECTION 11. REMEDIES; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Contractor acknowledges that unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damage may be inadequate. City is entitled to seek injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order) in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity .

SECTION 12. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, without City's prior written consent.

SECTION 13. NO PARTNERSHIP/ NO OBLIGATION TO PROCEED
Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between the Parties. Neither Party is obligated to proceed with any transaction or relationship, and each Party reserves the right to discontinue discussions at any time.

City of Redding I Nondisclosure Agreement (Template)
Packet Pg. 276 Attachment: C-11228 - Consulting & Prof Svcs - Circle 6 Consulting Inc (9.1(b)--Accept informational presentation regarding Efficiency Study) SECTION 14. NOTICES
All notices shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the addresses below (or to any other address a Party designates by written notice). Notices are effective upon receipt (or refusal of delivery).

City of Redding
City of Redding
Attn: Michael Webb
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, CA 96001
SECTION 15. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE
Contractor
Circle 6 Consulting Inc.

Attn: Nathan Sprague
2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd.

Suite 425
Palm City, FL 34990
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the state couits located in Shasta County, California, or the federal courts with jurisdiction over Shasta County, and the Parties consent to such jurisdiction and venue.

SECTION 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both Parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 17. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which is deemed an original.

City of Redding I Nondisclosure Agreement (Template)
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SIGNATURES
(CONTRA~OR LEGAL NAME)
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Date: 0 1 - dlfd,tc__ef - 2 02-6
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Approved as to form: _____ _ . F.9r~ Approved ,
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. City Attorney
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