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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: April 15,2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025; Special Meeting — Closed
Session of April l, 2025; and Regular 1Vleeting of April 1, 2025.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes -Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting- Closed Session of April 1, 2025
^Unofficial Minutes -Regular Meeting of April 1 , 2025
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 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: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul 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.
The Pledge of Allegiance was 1ed by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Colin Duffy, Redding Nazarene Church.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Kerry Caranci, Community
Foundation Chief Executive Officer, in honor of the Community Foundation of the North
State's 25th Anniversary and its over $100 million in impact over two decades working to
enrich North State communities.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Todd Jones, Redding Chamber of Commerce President, providing a
quarterly report regarding tourism marketing and promotion efforts for the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
Sheryl Bullock expressed her concerns and opposition to the proposed City of Redding project called
The Peaks Subdivision to be built off of Quartz Hill Road.
Destany Papke relayed background information regarding a crime committed at her home and
expressed frustration with the handling of the case by the Shasta County District Attorney's Office and
Shasta County Sheriff's Office.
Laurie Baker 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.
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 March 3,2025, The Peaks Subdivision
Project Site Tour.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable (AP) Register No. '7 for the period January 1,
2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of$25,597,520.87; and AP Register No. 8
for the period February 1, 2025, through February 28, 2025, in the amount of
$18,014,722.10. SUMMARY TOTAL: $43,612,242.97.
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 detennination by a four-
fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency.
4.1(b).Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for Assembly Bi11 476 (Gonzalez) which
enhances enforcement measures against copper wire theft.
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4.4(a).A�uthorize and approve the following: (1) accept the 2024 City of Redding General
Plan/H�ousing Element Annual Progress Report; and(2)direct staff to forward the document
to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development.
4.6(a),Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Whale Tail Grant: (1)accept
the California Natural Resources Agency — California Coastal Commission Wha]e Tai1.
Grant in the amount of$50,000; (2)authorize the City Manager, or designee,to execute the
grant agreement and associated documents for the California Natural Resources Agency —
California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant FY 2024-25 project; and (3) adopt
Resolution No. 2025-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 71�t Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
appropriating $50,000 in state funding for the California Natural Resources Agency —
California Coastal Commission Whale Tai1 Grant.
49(a}.Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-018, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, ratifying the application for, and authorizing the
acceptance of funding from the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Program, if awarded, in the amount of $288,9'74; (2) authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments; and (3) authorize the
City Manager to administratively appropriate the grant funds.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following relative to Contract Purchase Agreement No. 225
Water Utility Warehouse Items and Fire Hydrants: (1) approve increased expense under
the contract with Pace Supply Corporation for an annual evaluated price of$400,000; (2)
authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Pace Supply
Corporation through March 31, 2028, if inutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions
remaining the same and price adjustments in direct proportion to a Producer Price Index;
and(3)authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $50,000 to the
contract award as a contingency per fiscal year.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19
Economic Stimulus Package projects: (1) accept the Project Status Report; and (2) ratify
approval of City Manager award for the Upgrade HVAC at City Hall(C19-M-03)to Jessee
I�eating and Air, Inc. in the amount of$480,763.
4.ll(c).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) aceept update regarding the project; (2)
approve an increase to the budget for construction in the amount of$340,000,bringing the
total project budget to $1,380,000; and (3) 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.
4.11(d).Approve an increase to the Churn Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation Project's (Bid
Negotiation No. 5452) construction contingency budget in the amount of $65,000,
bringing the construction contingency total to $262,000 for the project.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Audette, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, 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. 2025-01'7 and 2025-018 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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JOINT PUBLIC �IEARING WITII THE REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY.
6.1. Joint Public Hearing — Resolution; to consider authorization of the issuance of bonds to
finance the significant replacement and upgrades to overhead and underground
infrastructure systems, enhancements and construction at the Redding Power Plant.
Redding Electric Utility Assistant Director Joseph Bowers highlighted the Report to City
Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein
by reference.
The hour of 6:38 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the Joint Public Hearing.
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication —Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Of�ce of the City
Clerk.
A diseussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member.
Munns,to: (1) adopt Resolution N�o. 2025-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding: (a) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority
of its Electric System Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A, in an amount not to exceed $70
million to finance the 2025A Electric System Project; (b) authorizing the execution and
delivery of an Installment Sale Agreement, a Purchase Contract, and a Continuing
Disclosure Agreement; (c) approving the form and distribution of the Official Statement;
and (d) authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions
relating to the financing.
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. 2025-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to approve the Audit Committee's recommendation; and(2} accept the Statement
on Auditing Standards AU-C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for
the year ended June 30, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
**CZeNk's Note: Ite�n 910(a) was moved afteN Item No. 9A at the Nequest of City ManageN Tippin.
9.10(a).Acceptance of the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year
ended June 30, 2024.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett 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 Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.1(c). Accepting report regarding tobacco retailing in the City of Redding.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City
Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Gibilisco and Police Chief Barner relayed the necessary resources and steps needed to
incorporate a tobacco retaillicense program.
The following retail owners spoke in opposition to an increasing the �obacco retailing
licensing fees and enforcement: Ishar Gill, Jaskaran Sahita, Jagdeep Singh, and Baljovan
Singh.
The following spoke in favor of stronger tobacco retaillicensing fees and enforcement for
retail and vape/smoke shops: Ava Donaghe, Marley A11en-Wadley, Cathy Grindstaff,
Paula Taillant, Jennifer Coulter, Aleta Carpenter, Debbie Burkett, Madison Bible, Norm
Lassard, Kristen Schreder, and Mark Mezzano.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Member Resner, City Manager Tippin advised that zoning
amendments pertaining to tobacco retailers and smoke shops would require Planning
Commission review prior to Council's approval.
City Manager Tippin further addressed Council's concerns and advised that staff could
bring back two ordinances that would allow Council to review prior to adoption.
A consensus of the Council accepted the report on tobacco retailing, and directed staff to
return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting with draft tobacco retail
licensure ordinance options that include varying enforcement and elements on zoning.
Mayo�Munns left the Cha�nbers at 9:19 p.in. and�etu�ned at 9:21 p.m. Council Member Dhanuka
left the Chambers at 9:20 p.m. and Neturned at 9:23 p.m.
9.2(b). Oral Presentation by Housing Community Development Manager Nicole Smith regarding
City of Redding Housing Division Programs.
Nicole summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint
presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, providing Council with updates
regarding programs and special needs population activities, including activities that
address homelessness.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
Council Membe�Resner left the�oom at 9:37 p.m. and retur-ned at 9:39 p.m.
9.6(b). Oral report by Community Services Associate Project Coordinator Leah Mancabelli
regarding the City of Redding-owned Oregon Gulch Open Space in the City of Redding.
Ms. Mancabelli highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, providing the Council
with background information regarding the 378-acre City of Redding-owned Open space
along with updates relative to impact mitigation and programming efforts to-date.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.10(b).City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review and associated Resolution.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett 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.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns,to: (1)accept the City of Redding's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report;
and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 70Y�' Amendment to City Budget Reso]ution No.
2023-060 increasing appropriations by $3,579,340 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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. 2025-020 is on file in the Office of the City C]erk.
9.15(a).Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the City of Redding's
contract with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to allow
U�nrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials to share additional
costs of the retirement benefit.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council 1Vlember Resner, seconded by Council 1Vlember
Munns, to: (1) adopt an uncodified Ordinance No. 2675, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending the Retirement Contract (C-99) between the City of
Redding (City) and Ca1PERS to adopt Government Code Section 20516 (Employees
Sharing Additional Cost)for U�nrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected
Officials; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for the City upon receipt of the final
document from Ca1PERS; (3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certification of
Coinpliance with Government Code Section 20516 (CON 500); and(4) authorize the City
Clerk to sign the Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507 (CON�
12A). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Assistant City Attorney Stuhr read Ordinance No. 2675 by title only and 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 Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to reprioritize
and return to Council at a future Council meeting with a presentation on a fee structure relating to
receipt of eleetronic fees from third-party rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO in the City of Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:18 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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UnofficiaZ Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001.
Apri1 1, 2025, 5:00 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
Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:02 p.m., 1Vlayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:03 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Adams v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case
No. 2:20-cv-01610-TLN-DMC
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 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Storaasli v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 203991
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'71(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Day v. City of Redding; WCAB Case No. ADJ194068�0
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'71(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Wynhoff v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 24CV-0204924
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'71(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:Q4 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
April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka and 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.
The Pledge of Allegiance was 1ed by Council Member Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain Dan Conklin.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Executive Director Wendy Dickens with First 5 Shasta
declaring April 4-12, 2025, as Week of the Young Child in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Nancy Hill with the Shasta County Arts Council
declaring April 2024 as Arts, Cultur�e, and Creativity Nfonth in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In response to Susan Murray's comments, City Manager Tippin advised that: (1) the City of
Redding and the Redding Rodeo Association(RRA)have reached an agreement regarding its lease
extension, and contracts are pending with the RRA's Attorney; and (2) Vice Mayor Litta�u was
appointed in December 2024 to fill the vacancy to the Redding Rodeo Ground lease Ad Hoc
Committee left by outgoing Council Member Joshua Johnson.
On behalf of the Redding Parks and Trai1 Foundation, Christina Prosperi shared that the
Foundation has raised over $13,000.00 in the first quarter of 2025, highlighted that several more
fundraisers are planned,with more information provided on the Redding Parks&Tria1 Foundation
Facebook Page. She encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the trails.
Jenny Nowain thanked the Council for always being considerate of the public when differing
opinions are expressed.
Steve Kohn expressed his frustration that the Council is not communicating with their constituents.
Huston Kalinowski opined concerns regarding City budget deficits and the City Manager's salary
compared to cities of similar size to Redding.
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 March 4, 2025;
Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025; Special Meeting —Budget Workshop No. 2 of March
13, 2025; Special Meeting—Redding Rancheria Tribal I�ealth Village Ground Breaking
Ceremony of March 17, 2025; and Special Meeting—Closed Session of March 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.
In response to Denise Eye's and Sean Conner's statements regarding severe flooding of
their homes from a City-owned culvert,Mayor Munns stated that he would meet with them
after the Council meeting to discuss further.
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4.3(a).Authorize and approve the following: (1)award Bid Schedule No. 5556 for Microsoft M365
Annual Licenses to Insight Public Sector Inc., with an annual ]icensing cost of$386,332;
(2)approve the City Manager, or designee,to modify the number and type of licenses based
on City of Redding (City) staff needs; (3) award the RFP Schedule No. 5543 - Provide
Professional Implementation Services for Microsoft 365 Migration contract to Insight
Public Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $494,050; (4) authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. and
approve contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in total; and (5) adopt
Resolution No.2025-021,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,approving
and adopting the 69th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating
$930,390 to fund the bid utilizing the City's Information Technology Reserves Account.
4.5(a). Approve the following actions related to the Long-Term Parts, Services and Inspections
Contract(G5661)between Siemens Energy Inc. and the City of Redding for repairs at the
City of Redding Power Plant: (1) approve Change Order 47 to Contract 5661 to replace
Generating Unit 6's gearset in the amount of$3,143,607; (2) authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to sign any documentation or change orders within the approved budget; (3)
adopt Resolution No. 2025-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 73rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
appropriating $3,143,610 for the Generating Unit 6 gearset replacement; and (4) find that
Change Order 47 is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Faeilities) and 15302 (Replacement or
Reconstruction).
4.11(a).Authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the current contract with Ed Staub & Sons
Petroleum, Tnc., for cardlock fuel purchases, with all prices, terms and conditions
remaining the same, through August 31, 2025.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5548 (Job No. 5636),
Redding Library Flooring Replacement Project: (1) award to Northern Va11ey Flooring in
the amount of $622,840; (2) approve $78,500 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; (3) approve $32,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $63,000
to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) �nd that the project is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,pursuant
to Section 15301 —Existing Facilities.
4.11(c).Approve list of qualified on-ca11 consultants to provide engineering and architectural-
related services, which is consistent with City Manager's Policy No. 22-03, Selection of
Specialty Consultants.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement Project(Project): (1) accept update regarding the project; and(2)
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.
4.11(e).Authorize the following relative to the funding, design,permitting, and construction of the
Pump Station 1 Replacement Project: (1) authorize the City of Redding to submit an
application in an amount not to exceed $6 million to the Fisheries Restoration Grant
Program administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in partnership
with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Coastal Salmon
Recovery Fund; and(2) authorize the City Manager, or designee,to execute all documents
necessary to apply for the grant, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the
grant, should it be awarded.
4.11(�. Authorize the following actions regarding Highway Bridge Program grant funding from
the State of California Department of Transportation: (1) accept additional grant funds
awarded to the City of Redding for the Girvan Road Bridge over Olney Creek Project
(Project); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-023, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, approving and adopting the 72n`�Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2023-060 appropriating $296,580 for the Project.
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4.11(g).Authorize and approve the following: (1) make a finding that Xylem Flygt pumps are the
sole source standard for the Influent Pump Station Number Two (IPS2) at the City of
Redding Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment P1ant pursuant to Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 4.20,Purchasing System; (2)authorize the purchase of a Xylem Flygt pump in the
amount of$263,667.84 for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment P1ant; and(3) authorize
the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments in an amount not to
exceed$30,000.00.
A MOTI�ON WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, 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. 2025-021 through 2025-023 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission
Mayor Munns summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein
by reference.
Mayor Munns expressed his thanks to Planning Commissioner's Brandi Greene and Aaron
Hatch, and stated that he contacted the new candidates and believes that their new
perspectives will be a fresh start.
The following spoke in opposition to the Mayor's appointments to Planning Commission:
Susan Murray, Steve Kohn, Jenny Nowain, Benjamin Nowain, and Brandi Greene.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) appoint Joshua Johnson to the Planning Commission to serve a four-year
term effective 1VIay 1, 2025, through Apri130, 2029; and (2) appoint Blake Nance to serve
a four-year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Littau
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to appoint Joshua Johnson to the Planning Commission to serve a four-
year term effective May 1, 2025, through Apri130, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Littau
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to appoint Blake Nance to serve a four-year term effective May 1, 2025,
through Apri130, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Littau
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Council took no formal action on this item. The Mayor will return to Council with
alternative selections for these appointments for consideration at a future Counci11V1eeting.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Shasta Community Health Center Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract.
Coinmunity Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Smith explained that the contract with Shasta Community Health for its Interim Shelter
Program is needed to be extended to assist clients coming out of the Linden Mercy Canyon
as well as Progress Technology Way due to the City's termination of the contract with a
different nonprofit provider.
Council Member Resner noted that the requested increase does not impact the City of
Redding's General Fund or other Housing Division activities.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second
Amendment to the Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract (C-10639) with
Shasta Community Health Center, extending the contract term to August 31, 2025, and
increasing the contract amount from $165,000 to $365,000; (2) fmd that amending an
agreement is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and
no further action is required; and(3) find that amending a current agreement is considered
an exempt activity under National Environmental Policy Act, 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3)
administrative activities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(a). Oral presentation from the Redding Police Department providing updated crime statistics
including repeat offenders in the City of Redding.
Chief of Police Brian Barner summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Chief Barner noted that this presentation was requested by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka,
and was previously presented to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Public Safety
Meeting. He noted that RPD is a very proactive department, and is working with Shasta
County Probation and several local nonprofit organizations to assist with chronic offenders
to provide assistance to get them the help they need to get out of the criminal justice system.
In response to Dr. Dhanuka, Chief Barner noted that Redding has higher arrest and repeat
offender rates due to larger cities due to multiple factors including lack of jail space, and
being a proactive department and arresting the speeders, shoplifter, etc., including the
District Attorney's shortage of attorneys,judges, court rooms, etc.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:50 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City C1erk
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