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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 4,2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITElVI NO. 4(a)
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SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes-Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council
Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Mike Littau. Council Member Erin Resner participated
telephonically. Council Member Tenessa Audette was absent. All votes were taken by ro11 call.
A1so present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was 1ed by Mayor Munns.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Glenn Gibson,Palo Cedro Seventh-day Adventist Church.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A1ex Bielecki opined that better management with natural resource needs to occur in California.
Dolores Lucero stated concerns with the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, and FPPC as it
pertains to Council Members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report)is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of February 4, 2025;
and Regular Meeting of February 4, 2025.
4.1(a). This item �was moved to the Regular Calenda� as item nurrzber 91(a) at the �equest of
MayoN Nfunns.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee,
to submit a grant application for the State of California's Department of �Iousing and
Community Development CalHome Program for an amount not to exceed$5,000,000; and
(2) find that applying for grant funding is not considered a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
4.3(a).Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the acquisition of additional Voice
over Internet Protocol licenses, as needed, to ensure appropriate license counts for staff,
ensuring prompt and ongoing access to the City of Redding's phone system.
4.8(a).Authorize the City of Redding Fire Department to submit an application to the United States
Department of Agrieulture for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant in the amount of
$4,600,000, to mitigate wildfire dangers and implement recommendations in the
Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
49(a).Approve and ratify submission of a California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program grant application in the amount of$433,741; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all subsequent documents
including administratively appropriating the funds, if the grant is awarded.
4.9(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2025-007, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the
acceptance of Homeland Security Grant funds received through Shasta County Health and
Human Services.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve increases to the project budget in the amount of$18,35692 for the
completion of Bid Schedule No. 5302 (Job No. 5424-98), City Council Chambers Audio
Visual Upgrade Project as outlined below far additional improvements: (1) increase of
$13,666.33 to the construction management budget,bringing the construction management
total to $69,666.33; and(2) increase of$4,690.59 to the construction contingency budget,
bringing the construction contingency budget to $56,690.59.
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4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals No. 5517,
to provide engineering and environmental services for the Butte Street Boogie Network
Project: (1) award the Consultant and Professional Services Contract to GI-ID Tnc., in an
amount not to exceed $1,134,848.61; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with
GHD Inc.; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract
amendments in an amount not to exceed$70,000 in total.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5555 (Job No.
2725), Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Filters 5 through 8 Repairs: (1) award to RTA
Construction, Inc. in the amount of$576,500; (2) approve an additional$182,000 to cover
the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3)approve$30,000 for project development
costs; (4) approve $60,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the
City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or
construction contingency amounts up to a total of$50,000; and (6) fmd that the Project is
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of River
1Vlist Lane and Lagoon Drive (A-2025-00888): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-008, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating River Mist Lane
and Lagoon Drive within the Riverstone Subdivision(5-2023-00582/AMND-2024-00503)
and reserving Public Service Easements as described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit
B; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving Street Renaming Application(STRT-2024-01600)for the renaming of
River Mist Lane and a portion of Lagoon Drive to River Mist Walk; (3) fmd the action
consistent with the General Plan; and(4)Find the Summary Vacation categorically exempt
from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,
per Section 15035 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations and the Street Renaming
exempt per Section 15061(b)(3)—Common Sense Exemption.
4.11(e).Accept update regarding the emergency wark for the South Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement 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.
4.15(a).Approve Resolution No.2025-010,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective March 2, 2025, updating the City of Redding Master Employee Salary Schedule
classification titles and pay rates/ranges to comply with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System requirement that all information be consolidated in one master
document.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Littau, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution Nos. 2025-007 through 2025-010 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's reappointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee.
Mayor Munns provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Dr.
Dhanuka, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Jennifer Powe11 to the
Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee for a four-year term ending
November 30, 2028. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Item 4.1(a) was moved fr�om the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Munns.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Tentative Subdivision Map for The Peaks
Subdivision located on City of Redding (City)-owned land adjacent to Quartz IHill Road.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition of The Peaks Subdivision: Sheryl Bullock,
Nick Gasik, Stephanie Gasik, Sara Thomas, Mike Wallace, Diana Hartman,Nancy Costa,
Jenni Middleton, and Delores Lucero.
In response to Vice Mayor Littau, City Manager Tippin noted that approving this item
means that the public and Council will be provided the opportunity for input at future public
meetings. He further stated that the City previously held two public forum meetings for
The Peaks Subdivision.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to authorize the City Manager to sign a City of Redding (City) Planning
Application for a tentative subdivision map for The Peaks Subdivision proposed on City-
owned land, adjacent to Quartz Hill Road; and(2)directed staff to coordinate and schedule
a Special City Council meeting to enable the Council to meet on site.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Dhanuka
ABSENT: Council Meinbers—Audette
9.1(b). Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local
emergency due to flooding.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council(staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Littau, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-011, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding,by a four-�fths vote to con�rm and ratify the Proclamation of the Director
af Emergency Services declaring a local emergency and authorizing the City Manager to
repair or replace public facilities and procure the necessary equipment, services, and
supplies for those purposes without solicitation of competitive bids in accordance with
Publie Contract Code 20168 and 22050.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution No. 2025-011 is on file in the Office of the City C1erk.
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9.1(c). Actions regarding the AT N�OME Shasta Ad�Ioc Committee.
City Manager Tippin 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 Munns, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to: (1) accept the presentation regarding the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee
(Committee); and(2) appoint Vice Mayor Littau and Council Member Audette to serve on
the Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
9.15(b).Resolution of Intention and introduction of Uncodified Ordinance amending the City of
Redding's contract with California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS) to
allow Unrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials to share
additional costs of the retirement benefit.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to authorize the following. (1) adopt Resolution of Tntention No. 2025-012, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, giving notice of the City of Redding's
intent to amend the contract with Ca1PERS (C-99) pursuant to Public Employees'
Retirement Law, Section 20516—Cost Sharing, for Unrepresented Employees and Elected
Officials; and (2) introduce uncodified Ordinance N�o. 2675 by title only, and waive the
full reading of the proposed Ordinance, regarding implementation of changes to the City
of Redding's contract with Ca1PERS as referenced above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Meinbers—Audette
Resolution No. 2025-012 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATNE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL lV1EETINGS
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner's suggestion, a cansensus of the Council directed staff to return
with a presentation to possibly revise Council's direetion to staff provided at its meeting on
September 17, 2024,relative to tobacco licensing issued to businesses within the City of Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:21 p.m,, Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City C1erk
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