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Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 29, 2021, 2:00 PM
Due to the increase in the spread of Covid-19 and the latest directives from the Governor
and the California Department of Public Health, the Mayor has modified access to the
City Council meeting to enable members of the public to attend and to make public
comments.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, and Julie Winter. Mayor Erin Resner
participated telephonically.
Also, present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, Finance Officer Gregory Robinett, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and
Executive Assistant Luisa Klapperich.
City Manager Barry Tippin noted that this is the second of a series of three budget workshops
and that item 3A was added per the request of the Council at the previous budget meeting.
3A. Report regarding maintenance needs for the City of Redding Fire Stations for Fiscal
Years 2021-23.
Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham summarized the Report to the Redding City Council
(staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
A discussion ensued with Council Members expressing concern regarding the repairs
and upgrades needed at the City's fire stations and various options to fund the work.
City Manager Tippin stated that money has been set aside for generators and other
immediate needs and that, as sources of funding become available for additional
repairs, staff will return to the Council for direction.
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
3B. Report providing an overview of the City of Redding biennial budget for Fiscal Years
2021-23 relative to expenditures, revenues, and the 10 -year Plan.
City Manager Tippin requested guidance on development of the next City of Redding
biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2021-23 relative to the following: (1) General Fund
Expenditure: Fire Department budget, Police Department budget, Community Services
budget (Parks and Recreation), and Governmental and Internal Service budgets; (2)
General Fund Revenues; and (3) General Fund 10 -year Plan with identified capital
projects.
Finance Officer Gregory Robinett highlighted the Report to the Redding City Council
(staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Following Mr. Robinett's presentation, the Council provided general direction
regarding the various elements of the budget.
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Larry Olmstead, board member for Shasta Equal Justice Coalition, commended the
City and Redding Police Department on formation of the Crisis Intervention Team
(CIT) and opined that further investment in the program is warranted.
Ted Couch, of Reinvest Redding, spoke regarding public safety stating that other
avenues of safety, such as low-income housing, food for people in need, and healthcare
are not being addressed in the 10 -year plan.
Rachel Hatch commented on the following areas of the City's 10 -year budget plan: (1)
Budget saving generated by the Crisis Intervention Team should be tracked quarterly
and annually. She referenced the CAHOOTS program in Eugene, OR and noted that,
based on their police department's tracked funds, the program saved public safety an
estimated $8.5 million per year; (2) purchasing the Lenco BEAR rescue vehicle with
transient occupancy tax, was concerning; and (3) fixed cameras and automated license -
plate readers can have disproportionately negative impacts on people of color.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
In response to Council Member Dacquisto, City Manager Tippin advised that a decision
regarding the General Fund beginning payments to Redding Electric Utility for past
loans can be addressed by the Council at future meetings. He noted that at the mid-
year budget view (February 2022) staff will provide the Council with updated revenue
figures giving a clearer picture of available funds.
At the suggestion of Council Member Winter, a consensus of the Council agreed to
discuss donating $25,000 to the Shasta County Art's Council and directed staff to
prepare a report for a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the
hour of 3:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Kristen Schrede • ice Mayor
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