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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: April l,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: Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 4, 2025; Regular
Meeting of March 4, 2025; Special Meeting — Budget Workshop No. 2 of March 13, 2025;
Special Meeting — Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village Ground Breaking Ceremony of
March 17, 2025; and Special Meeting—Closed Session of 1Vlarch 18, 2025.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting-Closed Session of March 4, 2025
^Unof�cial Minutes�Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025
^Unofficial Minutes- Special Meeting -Budget Workshop No. 2 of March 13, 2025
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village Ground
Breaking Ceremony on March 1�, 2025
^Unofficial Minutes- Special Meeting- Closed Session of March 18, 2025
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UnofficiaZ Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001.
March 4, 2025, 4:45 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Pau1 Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
A1so present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
M�anager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PLTBLIC COMIVIENT
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 4:46 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:58 p.m., Mayar Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip, located on Old
Oregon Trail, a licensed portion of Assessor's Parcel N�os. 054-2'70-
004 and 056-130-031
Agency Negotiator: City 1Vlanager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Redding Drag Strip, Inc.; Redding Motorsports
Park; Stillwater MX; Shasta Kart Klub; and Shasta Supermoto
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organizations:
(1) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit; and
(2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory& Confidential Unit
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Stillwater Business Park, Lot 12;
Assessor's Parcel No. 054-260-004
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Technisoil Industrial, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
03/04/2025
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3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 7251 Eastside Road; Assessor's Parcel No. 050-050-010
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and County of Shasta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(1):
CO�NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Miller v. County of Shasta, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case
No. 24-cv-02131-TLN-DMC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:02 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
03/04/2025
[Inofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
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 Redding Police and Fire Chaplain Gordon DeWitt.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Irene Salter opined that the United Way's Building Bridges program offers several opportunities to
bring the community together through programs such as Learning Lounges. She noted that programs
can be accessed through United Way's website at https://www.norcalunitedway.org/building-bridges.
Jaclyn Treadway expressed a need for more community engagement for the homeless and offered
a presentation to the Council regarding the nonpro�t work happening within her organization as
well as her contact information to the Council and public to access volunteer opportunities in the
North state.
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: Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025.
4.1(a). Accept update regarding the proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding and,
pursuant to Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-
fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency.
4.2(a).Adopt Resolution N�o. 2025-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring Apri12025 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding.
4.3(a).Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the acquisition of additional endpoint
security licenses from Center for Internet Security, as needed, to ensure appropriate
licensing and cyber protection for endpoint network connected devices.
4.5(a).Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5564 —Insulators, Pins, Braces and
Guy Assemblies for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid 5564 to OneSource
Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of$223,928.50 which does not include sales
tax; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource
Supply Solutions through February 29, 2028, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and
conditions remaining the same; and(3)authorize the City Manager, or designee,to approve
an additional $45,000 to the bid as a contingency per fiscal year.
4.5(b).Authorize and approve the following. (1) approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement
to Master Services Agreement with Faneuil, LLC (formerly known as Faneuil, Inc.) and
Everise, Inc. relative to Master Services Agreement (C-8429); and(2) authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional
Services Contract (C-10383) for the Redding Organics Diversion to Energy Operations
Project: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services
Contract (C-10383) with Water Works Engineers, LLC in the amount of$194,432 for a
total not to exceed fee of$1,393,712; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to exeeute the
Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional
contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in total.
3/4/2025
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional
Services Contract (C-7377) for the Eastside Road Bridge at Canyon Hollow Creek
Replacement Project: (1)approve the Third Amendment to the Consulting and Professional
Services Contract (C-7377) with Dokken Engineering in the amount of$21,980.41 for a
total not to exceed fee of$456,171.77; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the
Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional
contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in total.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional
Services Contract (C-7378) for the Westside Road Bridge at Canyon Hollow Creek
Replacement Project: (1) approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consulting and
Professional Services Contract (C-7378) with Dokken Engineering in the amount of
$22,011.95 for a total not to exceed fee of $418,493.67; (2) authorize the Mayor, or
designee, to execute the Amendment; and(3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
approve additional contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in total.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional
Services Contract (C-7518) for the Westside Sewer Interceptor Phase 3 Project: (1)
approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-
7518) with Water Works Engineers, LLC in the amount of $148,709 for a total not to
exceed fee of$953,265; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Amendment;
and(3)authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract
amendments in an amount not to exceed$�5,000 in total.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of the
Mistletoe Lane Cul-de-Sac and Public Service Easement (A-2024-01530): (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2025-014, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
summarily vacating the Mistletoe Lane Cul-de-Sac and a Public Service Easement within
the areas shown on Parcel Map No. LS 10-91 filed in Book 28 of Parcel Maps at Page 80,
Shasta County Records described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B; (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.
4.11(�.Accept update regarding the emergency work for the South Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement Project; and, pursuant to 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.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member
Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, 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
Resolution Nos. 2025-013 and 2025-014 are on fi1e in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b). Letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors requesting reconsideration of terms for
the United Airlines Denver/Redding flight.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Shasta County Board of Supervisor Chris Kelstrom affirmed the County's interest in
forming a Joint Powers Authority regarding the Redding Airport.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting the Shasta County Board of
Supervisors to reconsider their terms attached to the additional $100,000 offered for the
Minimum Revenue Guarantee for the new United Airlines Flight between Denver and
Redding; (2) direct City staff to schedule a meeting with Shasta County to discuss an
Airport Joint Powers Agreement; and (3) appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and
Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka, to participate in the meeting.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(b). Resolution increasing business tax on cannabis businesses in the City of Redding.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council(staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition to the increased business tax on cannabis:
Melanie Smith, Tucker Heston, Joe Baker, Chelsey Pierce, Laythen Martines, Simone
Saraf, William Williams, Addison Sasso, Bob Meissner, Wynona Taggart, Talon
Overstreet, Robert Minlar, Jeremy Hughes, and Kiley Batch.
In response to Council Member Littau, City Manager Tippin confirmed that a letter was
received by the City of Redding from a citizen's group with the intention of a citizen-led
tax initiative to increase the sales tax by one percent.
A diseussion amongst the Council ensued.
After a series of motions were made and then failed due to the lack of a second, the
following motion was approved.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council 1Vlember Resner, seconded by Council 1Vlember
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-015, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding,to increase the existing business tax rates on cannabis businesses beginning on
July l, 2025, as follows: (a) cultivation Rate from $3 per square foot to $5 per square foot
of cannabis cultivation area; (b) manufacturing, Processing, Laboratory Testing, Storage,
and Distribution Rate from three percent to four percent of gross receipts; and(c)retailer's
Initial Rate from five percent to six percent of gross receipts.
Mayor Munns called for a roll call vote by the City C1erk.
The Vote by Roll Ca11:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Littau
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2025-015 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The City Council Necessed f�om 8:01 p.m. to 8:05 p.in. Council MembeN Dhanuka returned to
Chambers after the�eeess at 8:08 p.rn.
9.6(a). Long-term options for Redding Sports Park operations.
Community Services Director Travis Menne highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), including a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Menne noted that no actionable ideas or offers from outside groups were received by
the City of Redding (City) for long-term operations of the Redding Sports Park(Park). He
stated that there is adequate funding available for operations and maintenance of the facility
by the City through July 2027.
The following spoke in favor of the City's long-term operation of the Park: Talon
Overstreet, Melody Mugridge, Mrs. Strait, Sophia Yount, Justin Barrett, Christian Santos,
Jessica Santos, Tawney Cowe11, and Tracey Richardson.
California Soccer Park Executive Director Kenny Breedlove expressed his intent to work
with the City to negotiate terms and conditions for operation of the restaurant and to obtain
a liquor license for concession and beverage sales in the Park.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Littau, to: (1) accept the report regarding a City of Redding-staffed model for operations
and maintenance of the Redding Sports Park(Park); (2) direct staff to continue operations
of the Park until the end of Fiscal Year 2026-27; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2025-016, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 68th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $118,170 for Fiscal
Year 2024-25 for the addition of $15,000 in Operating, Materials and Supplies and the
following new positions to manage daily operations at the Park: one new Recreation
Supervisor; eight Recreation Crew Supervisors; ten Recreation L,eaders; one Recreation
Coordinator; and one Gardener position; and(4) authorize staff to begin negotiations with
the Redding Soccer Park regarding food and beverage operations.
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. 2025-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Dr. Dhanuka's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return
with a presentation regarding City of Redding Crime Statistics that includes repeat offenders.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:20 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
03/04/2025
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Budget Workshop No. 2
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
The Special Meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.by Mayor Jack iVlunns with the following
Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
A1so present were: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant
City Manager Steve Bade, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gregory Robinett, City C1erk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
Citv of Reddin�Bud�et Workshop No. 2.
3.1. Presentation regarding the current City of Redding budget and development of the
budget for fiscal years 2025-2027.
City Manager Tippin and City Treasurer/Director of Finance Robinett each highlighted
the Report to the Redding City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint
presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin explained that the workshops are structured to allow the Council to have an
open dialog regarding the goals they wish to achieve. He noted that the purpose of this
warkshop is to review the previous direction received from the City Council at the
initial Budget Workshop, and to provide further direction regarding additional cost
saving measures.
Mr. Tippin and Mr. Robinett highlighted several potential budget development
modifications for Council's review.
Joshua Johnson asked Council to: (1) consider modest increases when determining the
City's fee schedule structure for Development Services as it could impact potential
projects and revenue from developers; and (2) implement or utilize automated receipt
of the Transient Occupancy Tax from third party short-term rentals such as VRBO and
Airbnb, and opined that it could potentially bring in 25-50 percent of what is spent on
marketing dollars.
Redding Chamber of Commerce President Todd Jones advised the Council that the
Redding Tourism and Marketing subsidized by the City of Redding would have to
significantly modify the marketing efforts with the $350,000 reduced tourism budget,
however, they are willing to do whatever is needed for the good of the City.
A robust discussion amongst the Council occurred regarding the proposed reduction of
$480,000 to the Police Department with Council Member Audette adamantly opposed.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A consensus of the Council directed staff
to move forward with the revenue assumptions and modifications presented by staff
as outlined in the PowerPoint presentation,with some increases to fees,but not so much
as to make it a financial hardship for residents.
Mr. Tippin and Mr. Robinett noted that there will be a follow up meeting for biennial
budget refinement to be held on April 17, 2025.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
4:01 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
03/13/2025
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village
Crround Breaking Ceremony
C]ear Creek Road, Redding, CA 96001.
March 17, 2025, 10:00 AM
The meeting was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Vice Mayor Mike Littau with the following
Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Erin Resner. City Clerk Sharlene Tipton was
also present.
2. Public gathering to show support for tihe Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village
Groundbreaking Ceremony hosted by the Redding Rancheria.
The City Council did not take any legislative action as this was an informational meeting
only.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:30 a.m.,Vice Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Vice Nlayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
03/17/2025
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UnofficiaZ Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001.
March 18, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Pau1 Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
A1so present: Assistant City Attorney Gretchen Stuhr, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
M�anager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PLTBLIC COMIVIENT
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:30 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:04 p.m., Mayar Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organizations:
(1) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit; and
(2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory&Confidential Unit
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: "7251 Eastside Road; Assessor's Parcel No. OSO-O50-010
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and County of Shasta
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:05 p.m,, Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City C1erk
03/18/2025