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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITEM NO. 4(a)
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SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Amended item 2H - Regular Meeting of December 3, 2024; and
Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes - Amended item 2H - Regular Meeting of December 3, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council. Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 3, 2024, 6:00 PM
Administrative correction on page 457 of the minutes from December 3, 2024, under item 2K
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Joshua Johnson, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Department Chaplain, Lori Moretti.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner opined the selection of Mayor should follow the historic process and that the
homelessness issues in Redding need to be addressed.
**Due to the delay in certification results from the County of Shasta, the Consent Calendar and
Regular Calendar items were moved to the beginning of the meeting**
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting of November 5, 2024; and Regular
Meeting of November 5, 2024.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2673, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the Rezoning of the
Riverstone Subdivision (previously Assessor's Parcel No. 048-500-048) consisting of 10.5
acres located on property previously addressed as 2980 Wyndham Lane in the City of
Redding (RZ-2023-01709).
4.1(a). Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Intent to sell City of Redding -owned surplus
property located at 4455 Oasis Rd, (Assessor's Parcel No. 114-310-019), to Renewed Life
Medical Group for the sole intention of building a medical detox and short-term psychiatric
center.
Jaclyn Tredway shared information about the Developing Diamonds community,
incorporated herein by reference, that she thought was related to this item, however, it is
related to a different development project on Oasis Road.
Council Member Johnson recused himself due to working with the applicant.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — Johnson
ABSENT: Council Members — None
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-100, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents necessary to complete the application process for the California
Department of Housing and Community Development's Prohousing Incentive Program
grant in an amount not to exceed $1 million; and (2) find that based on the facts in the
record, applying for grant funding is not considered a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute the First Amendment to the Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract
(C-10639) with the Shasta Community Health Center thereby increasing the contract
amount from $60,000 to $1.65,000; and (2) find that amending a contract is considered an.
exempt activity under National Environmental Policy Act, 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3)
administrative activities.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5534, Electric Line
Clearance Services for Area 1, as depicted in the attached map, to bidder Skyline Tree
Enterprise Inc., for $750,000, plus a 25 percent contingency of $187,500, from issue date
of the purchase order through December 31, 2025, with the option for two consecutive one-
year contract extensions through December 31, 2027; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-100,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 61st
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating an additional $587,500
for electric line clearance and emergency operations services; (3) authorize the Purchasing
Officer to amend and extend the purchase order(s) per the bid specifications, and to include
an additional 25 percent (of the adjusted base contract amount) contingency allowance each
additional year; and (4) find that this activity is categorically exempt from review under
the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301. Existing Facilities.
4.5(b). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding Bid Schedule No. 5520 for the
installation of the Redding Power Plant Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) cooling systems:
(1) authorize an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the installation of the VFD cooling
systems; (2) award Bid to Timberline Heating & Air Conditioning, in an amount not to
exceed $300,000 including contingency ($235,380 for installation and $64,620 for
contingency); (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders up to
the total amount of the project contingency to address unforeseen work items discovered
during the installation process; and (4) find that the project is categorically exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Sections 15301
(Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.6(a). Accept the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention
Grants Program award in the amount of $1,546,413.20.
4.11(a).Accept update regarding the Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer
Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street Project and, in accordance
with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote
that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(b).Award the lowest competitive bids for Bid Schedule No. 5538, Rock and Mineral Products
to Tullis, Inc., J. F. Shea, Loucks Landscape Supply, and Axner Excavating Inc., for the
annual purchase of rock, asphalt, and mineral aggregates at an estimated cost of $350,000.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth
Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-9021) with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $48,327.01, for a total not -to -exceed fee of
$272,791.41, for environmental services for the Stillwater Business Park Phase 2 Roadway
Project; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future contract
amendments up to $30,000.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the Public Works Director to request a
change of scope from CalRecycle for the Redding Organics Diversion to Energy Operation
project (Project), eliminating the originally proposed biogas pipeline injection station and
constructing renewable energy generators at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant;
(2) direct staff to solicit request for proposals to select and pre -purchase equipment to
construct this project; and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and sign
all pre -purchased equipment agreements and contracts, not to exceed the previously
authorized budget.
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4.11(e).Approve and adopt the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-102, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the submission of all California
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery grant application(s) for which the City
of Redding is eligible for a five-year period from December 3, 2024, through December 3,
2029. This authorization includes applying for the Beverage Container Quality
Infrastructure Grant program in the amount of $4,091,01.3 to upgrade and replace various
sorting equipment in the City of Redding's Material Recovery Facility on Abernathy Lane;
and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents necessary
to complete the application process.
4.15(a).Adopt a City of Redding (City) Personnel Policy - Password Policy providing guidance
for administering passwords for the City as part of its efforts to maintain the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of the City's information, systems, and networks.
4.15(b)Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-103, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, terminating the Public Agency Retirement
Services (PARS) Defined Contribution Retirement Enhancement Plan for Redding Peace
Officers Association; and (2) authorize the Personnel Director to complete the Notice of
Termination informing PARS and U.S. Bank of the termination as Plan Administrator.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of
those item(s) voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Ordinance No. 2673 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Nos. 2024-100 through 2024-103 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(c). Publish a Request for Proposals for Interim Shelter Services.
City Manager Barry Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) authorize staff to publish a Request for Proposals for interim shelter
services for unsheltered persons associated with Linden/Mercy Canyon and
Progress/Technology/Breslauer encampments in an amount not to exceed $1,463,960
utilizing grant funds from the City of Redding's Encampment Resolution Funding Program
Round 3-Lookback funds; and (2) find that publishing a Request for Proposals is not
considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.4(a). This item, Oral report - City of Redding Riverfront Specific Plan, was removed from the
agenda at the request of staff to be considered at a future City Council Meeting.
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9.11(f).Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.12, Speed Limits, in the City of
Redding.
Public Works Director Michael Webb provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report) and a PowerPoint Presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to approve an authorized the following: (1) Ordinance No. 2674, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 1.1.
(Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Section 11.12.010
(Established on Certain Streets) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading;
(2) direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, if needed, and authorize the
City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; and (3) find that the action.
is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2674 and is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS
The official Certification of County Clerk/Registration of Voters of'the Results of the Canvass of
the November 5, 2024, General Election, was received electronically by the City Clerk at 6:25
p.m., therefore, the Council considered the following items:
2A. Adopt Resolution certifying the canvass of ballots as prepared by the Shasta County Clerk
— Registrar of Voters; and declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated
General Municipal Election.
City Clerk Tipton highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Ms. Tipton stated that the candidates receiving the highest number of votes for two vacant
offices of the City Council were Paul Dhanuka (23,636 votes/39.52 percent), Mike Littau
(12,010 votes/20.08 percent); and the highest number of votes for one vacant short-term
office was Erin Resner (17,974 votes/47.56 percent). Gregory Robinett received the highest
number of votes (28,449 votes/100 percent) for the office of City Treasurer.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, second by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-104, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, certifying the canvass of ballots as prepared by the Shasta County Clerk -
Registrar of Voters; and declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated
General Municipal Election as follows: (a) Council Members -Elect Dr. Paul Dhanuka and
Mike Littau received the highest number of votes for the two vacant City Council Member
positions; (b) Council Member -Elect Erin Resner received the highest number of votes for
the one vacant short-term City Council Member position; and (c) City Treasurer -Elect
Gregory S. Robinett, as the only candidate, received the highest number of votes for the
City Treasurer position.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2024-1.04 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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2B. City Clerk Tipton administered the Oath of Office to Gregory S. Robinette for a four-year
term expiring December 2028.
2C. City Clerk Tipton administered the Oath of Office to City Council Members -Elect Dr. Paul.
Dhanuka and Mike Littau, who received the most votes at the time of certification by the
County of Shasta Registrar of Voters on December 3, 2024, for a four-year term expiring
December 2028.
2D. City Clerk Tipton administered the Oath of Office to City Council Member -Elect Erin
Resner for a two-year term, who received the most votes at the time of certification by the
County of Shasta Registrar of Voters on December 3, 2024, expiring December 2026.
2E. Selection of the City of Redding Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Audette summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein
by reference, and made a motion as noted below.
Council Member Dhanuka noted that he preferred to have Council Member Resner's seat
be in the rotation for Mayor, and nominated Council Member Littau to be Vice Mayor
instead of himself.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to appoint Jack Munns to serve as the Mayor, Dr. Paul Dhanuka to serve as Vice
Mayor, and Mike Littau to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term expiring
December 2025.
This motion failed.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to appoint Jack Munns to serve as the Mayor, Mike Littau to serve as Vice
Mayor and Erin Resner to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one -year -term expiring
December 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
2F. Resolution honoring Julie Winter for her service on the Redding City Council.
Mayor Munns highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by
reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-105, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, honoring Julie Winter for service on the Redding City Council from December
6, 2016, to December 3, 2024.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2024-105 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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2H
2I.
Presentations to Julie Winter in appreciation of her service as a member of the City Council
for the City of Redding.
Mayor Munns and City Manager Tippin presented a City of Redding clock to Ms. Winter
in honor of her time on the Redding City Council.
Mayor Munns presented Ms. Winter with a Certificate of Recognition from Senator Brian
Dahle of the State of California Senate for her years of dedicated service to the community.
In honor of her dedication to public safety, Ms. Winter was presented with decorative
challenge coins from the Redding Police and Fire Departments.
Ms. Winter wished the City Council her best for moving forward and thanked her family
for their support.
Ms. Winter thanked the community, the City Council. Members, and staff of the City of
Redding.
Resolution honoring Mark Mezzano for his service on the Redding City Council.
Mayor Munns highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by
reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, honoring Mark Mezzano for service on the Redding City Council from December
1, 2020, to December 3, 2024.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2024-106 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
**City Clerk Note --Resolution No. 2024-106 was adopted by City Council on December
3, 2024. However, an administrative correction was made after the minutes were approved
on December 17, 2024, to amend the resolution and staff report to include the role of Vice
Mayor in addition to the other roles previously listed. An updated Resolution was provided
to Council Member Mezzano**
Presentations to Mark Mezzano in appreciation of his service as a member of the City
Council for the City of Redding.
Mayor Munns presented a City of Redding clock to Mr. Mezzano in honor of his time on
the Redding City Council.
Mayor Munns presented Mr. Mezzano with a Certificate of Recognition from Senator
Brian Dahle of the State of California Senate for his years of dedicated service to the
community.
In honor of his dedication to public safety, Mr. Mezzano was presented with decorative
challenge coins from the Redding Police and Fire Departments.
Mr. Mezzano thanked his wife, family, and friends for their support, and also thanked City
staff and the community for their dedication.
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2J. Mayor Munns presented an Appreciation Plague to Joshua Johnson in honor of his service
as a City Council Member -Appointee for the City of Redding from July 2024 to December
2024.
Mr. Johnson shared his appreciation for the opportunity to serve and noted he will continue
to work for the Community.
2K. Mayor Munns presented a City of Redding Mayor's Appreciation Gavel to Mayor Emeritus
Tenessa Audette in honor and appreciation of her service as the City of Redding's Mayor
from December 2023 to December 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:41 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul. Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Patrick A. Blewett, D.Min., PH.D., Simpson
University.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Soruprommas opined support for building a bridge of connection between individuals and
groups for a better community, and requested funding to assist with various programs.
Council Member Resner encouraged the speaker to reach out to the Building Bridges Project with
United Way.
Mark Thomas opined his support for mental health networks in the City of Redding.
Tess Borquez, Upstate Film Commission, provided Council with its Yd Quarter Film Report from
July through September 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
Nick Gardner expressed his concerns regarding the reappointment of Aleta Carpenter to the City
of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting of November 19, 2024; Regular Meeting
of November 19, 2024; and Regular Meeting of December 3, 2024.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2674, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) by
amending Section 11.12.010 (Established on Certain Streets).
4.2(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(a) at the request of
Council Member Audette.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
accepting a grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for funding through
the Sport Fish Restoration - Boating Access Program in the amount of $428,167; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-108, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 66th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2030-060
increasing appropriations by $33,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the reclassification of
two positions within the City of Redding Recreation Division.
4.8(a). Authorize the City of Redding Fire Department (RFD) to submit an application to the
Federal. Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the
amount of $1,000,000, with a 10 percent match requirement, for the replacement of RFD's
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus.
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4.11(a).Accept update regarding the Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer
Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street Project and, in accordance
with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote
that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(b).Accept an update regarding the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
projects.
4.11(c).Approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Airport Road Improvement
Project Phase 2: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the Airport Road
Improvement Project Phase 2 as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the
California Environmental. Quality Act Guidelines § 15074.
4.11(d).Accept streetlight improvements in Shastina Ranch Subdivision, Unit 6 (S-7-03/PD-5-04),
as satisfactorily complete.
4.11(e).Accept the improvements in Shastina Ranch Subdivision, Unit 8 (S-7-03/PD-5-04), as
satisfactorily complete; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-109, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, accepting the Shastina Ranch Subdivision, Unit 8 (S-7-
03/PD-5-04) streets for maintenance and operation.
4.11(f).Approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Victor and Cypress Avenues
Active Transportation Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the
Victor and Cypress Avenues Active Transportation Project as described, thereby,
satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
§15074.
4. 11 (g).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of a Public
Service Easement (A-2024-01427): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-110, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating a Public Service Easement
located on Lots 17 through 40 of the Salt Creek Heights Unit 2 Subdivision Map as
described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B subject to the recordation of new Public
Service Easements as depicted in Exhibit C; (2) find the action consistent with the General
Plan; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 - Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations
4.12(a).Approve the Local Appointments List consisting of Exhibits A and B relative to 2024-25
term expirations and vacancies for City of Redding Boards, Commissions, and Committees
to fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act).
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-111, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective December 22, 2024, to: (1) amend the Unrepresented Non -Exempt Employee
Schedule of Classification and Hourly Wage Rates; and (2) amend the Non -Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates for Redding Independent
Employees Association — Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit to increase salaries for
positions impacted by the 2025 California Minimum Wage increase.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Ordinance No. 2674 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Nos. 2024-1.07 through 2024-111 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the City of Redding Community
Development Advisory Committee.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council. Member
Littau, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to make the following appointments and
reappointments to the City of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee: (1)
reappoint Aleta Carpenter to serve a full-term ending November 30, 2027; (2) appoint
Michael Van Tinteren to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30,
2025; (3) appoint Bill Jostock to fill a scheduled vacancy with a full-term ending November
30, 2027; and (4) appoint Taff Harvey to fill a scheduled vacancy with a full-term ending
November 30, 2027. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
5.2. Mayor's reappointments to the City of Redding Community Services Advisory Committee.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Tony Lewis and Ericka Jones
to the City of Redding's Community Services Advisory Committee to serve full -terms
ending December 31, 2028. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
5.3. Appointment to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint John Albright to the Shasta
Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District Board to serve a four-year term
beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Appointing a replacement Ad Hoc Committee Member.
City Manager Barry Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Munns, seconded by Council Member Audette, to
appoint Vice Mayor Mike Littau to the Redding Rodeo Ground Lease Ad Hoc Committee
to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Council Member Joshua Johnson.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(b). Air Service Agreement with United Airlines and Minimum Revenue Guarantee.
City Manager Barry Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Board of Supervisor Chris Kelstrom expressed his support along with the County of
Shasta's, including continued efforts to find additional revenue support, and urged the
Council to approve this item.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate, and the Mayor to sign, an Air Service
Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for the purpose of operating scheduled passenger
airline service to Denver from the Redding Regional Airport; and the City Manager, or
designee, to appropriate up to $450,000 from the General Fund reserves for the purpose of
closing the gap in funding for the required $2 million minimum revenue guarantee for the
airline. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.2(a). Item 4.2(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member
Audette.
Shelter Crisis Annual. Report.
In response to Council Member Audette's questions City Manager Tippin and Planning
and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report
to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to approve the City of Redding's 2024 Shelter Crisis Annual Report; (2) authorize
staff to submit the City of Redding's 2024 Shelter Crisis Annual Report to the State of
California Senate and Assembly Committees by January 1, 2025; (3) find that approving a
Shelter Crisis Annual. Report and submitting the report to the State of California is not a
project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act and no further action is
required; and (4) directed staff to return to Council in March of 2025 with a presentation
of programs available to the unsheltered and status of the shelter crisis within the City of
Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.15(b).Resolution affirming employee cost share increases for Classic Tier 1 and Classic Tier 2
Unrepresented Public Safety Police Management Employees.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to adopt Resolution 2024-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, affirming additional employee pension cost share contributions as established in
the Employment and Benefits Policies for Unrepresented Employees for Unrepresented
Public Safety Police Management Employees in the amount of 1.73 percent, for a total cost
share employee contribution of 10.23 percent of the employers cost for Classic Tier 1
employees; and in the amount of 1.62 percent, for a total cost share employee contribution
of 10.12 percent of the employers cost for Classic Tier 2 employees, effective as soon as
administratively feasible, but no earlier than January 5, 2025.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2024-112 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(c).Resolution affirming employee cost share increases for Classic Tier 1 Unrepresented Non -
Safety Management Employees and Elected Officials.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council. Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-113, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, affirming additional employee pension cost share contributions as established in
the Employment and Benefits Policies for Unrepresented Employees for Classic Tier 1
Unrepresented Management employees and Elected Officials in the amount of .876%, for
a total cost share employee contribution of 10.01% of the employers cost, effective as soon
as administratively feasible, but no earlier than January 5, 2025.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2024-113 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Dr. Paul. Dhanuka's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
return to the January 21, 2025, City Council meeting with a presentation relative to the future of
the following: (1) a mental health and drug dependency facility; (2) a medical and health care
school; and (3) the benefits of a resolution of support from the City Council for future facilities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:27 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
Jack Munns, Mayor
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
12/17/2024