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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
FROM: Jack Munns, Mayor
ITEM NO. 5.1
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j munns@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 5.1 --Consider Mayor's appointments to the City of Redding Planning
Commission.
Recommendation
Approve Mayor's recommendation to: (1) appoint Blake Nance to the Planning Commission to
serve a four-year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029; and (2) appoint Erin Ryan
to serve a four-year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to approve the Mayor's recommendation.
Background/Analysis
The City of ►- Planning Commission addresses
Plan amendments, etc.) that cannot be resolved at the administrative level or by the Board of
AdministrativeReview. The Planningin is responsible for investigating and making
recommendations t, on amendments,as i i
reportson of the General Plan and its implementationprogress.
In addition, the Planning Commission can review and approve or deny site development permits,
use permits, variances, tentative subdivision maps, vesting tentative maps, extensions of time,
and appeals of decisions/interpretations of the Director of Development Services and Board of
Administrative Review. Members are residents of the City, employed within the City, and own a
business located within the City. Members can serve two consecutive, full, four-year terms.
Planning Commissioner Brandi Greene filled an unexpired term through April 30, 2025, creating
one scheduled vacancy. Blake Nance has expressed interest in serving on the Planning
Commission. If approved, his first full term will be May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
Report to Redding City Council
Re: 5.1 --Appointments to Planning Commission
April 8, 2025
Page 2
Planning Commissioner Aaron Hatch's first full term expires on April 30, 2025, creating one
scheduled vacancy. Erin Ryan has expressed interest in serving on the Planning Commission. If
approved, her first full term will be May 1, 2025, through. April 30, 2029.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• This agenda item is a routine operational item.
Attachments
/,Blake Nance Application
^Blake Nance biography
^Erin Ryan Application
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777 Cypress Ave., 3rd Floor, Redding, Ca 96001
phone: 530,225.4447 1 email: cityclerk@cityofredding.org
Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Please note that applications are accepted continuously and will be kept on file for two years. Submitting on
application does notensure thotyou will be selected. As vacancies and openings occur, applications will be reviewed
to fill openings as needed. Your name, occupation, business contact information, statement of qualifications, and
reasons for service may be publicly released without your consent upon appointment to o Board, Commission, or
Committee.
Full Name: Blake e Nance Date: [Ma:rch 20, 20
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Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of
Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.
30 years of professional experience in several areas to include the US Marine Corps, a public
traded company, municipal government, the non-profit sector and a small business owner.
Bachelor's of Science, Occupational Studies, California State Univ., Long Beach (Graduated
December 2009)
Master's in Public Policy and Administration, California Lutheran Univ, Thousand Oaks
(Graduated June 2013)
Sherman Block Leadership Institute (Graduated June 2019)
List any position or office held in governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization. (This is not a
requirement for appointment.)
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Sergeant - US Marine Corps
Police Officer - Beverly Hills Police Department
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Police Lieutenant - Beverly Hills Police Department
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To keep this simple, I have spent the majority of my adult life serving the public while putting the
safety and well-being of others ahead of my own. I can offer a mature perspective rooted in a
diverse professional background that expands outside of Shasta County.
My service includes 8 years on active duty in the US Marine Corps which included a 6 -month
combat tour in Mogadishu, Somalia. I witnessed first-hand how poor planning led to the deaths of
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I have served and worked in the non-profit sector which includes multiple humanitarian projects
in equatorial Africa that provided safe drinking water to impoverished communities. I also served
in northern Thailand on multiple occasions where I trained and worked with specialized teams
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interests, including sources of incomel interest in real property, personal finances or investments. In
addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain of
your financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment.
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C A L I F City of Redding City Clerks Office
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CityClerk@cityofredding.org.
BLAKE NANCE
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CITY OF REDDING - PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
MARCH 20, 2025
Collectively, Blake offers over 30 years of professional experience in a variety of working
environments, both domestically and abroad. He has worked and held leadership positions in
the US Marine Corps, a private sector start-up that went national, an international non-profit,
municipal government, along with co-founding/owning a consulting company. His
distinguished career includes service at the Beverly Hills Police Department, one of the
world's most renowned law enforcement agencies, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant.
In his role, Blake was a member of the Chief's management team, overseeing a staff of 60,
managing a $14M budget, along with planning and leading critical public safety initiatives.
Blake worked on multi -disciplinary planning teams on large scale construction projects to
include a $20M road construction project and a $1 B dollar subway station/tunneling project.
Blake had the privilege of working directly with the Secret Service, FBI and DEA on joint
operations in the Los Angeles region. As a Lieutenant, he played a pivotal role in
co -designing traffic management and evacuation plans for Beverly Hills to safeguard over
10,000 residents in wildfire prone areas. He also led and developed public safety strategies
and conducted intensive planning for high-profile events such as the Golden Globe Awards,
the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the LA Marathon, and the Rodeo Drive car show. These special
events involved months of intense planning, complying with an array of permit requirements,
preparation of Staff Reports, along with seeking final approvals from the Beverly Hills City
Council, the Police Department, the Fire Department and Building and Safety, helping to
ensure the safest possible outcomes. Blake continues to consult directly with Dick Clark
Productions on the annual Golden Globes show and coordinated 18 permits on the latest
show with the City of Beverly Hills and the City of Los Angeles, along with assisting key
stakeholders with the overall public safety plan for this live broadcast event.
Blake consulted and helped design enhanced public safety measures at the Crypto.com
Arena in downtown Los Angeles to include the enhancement and deployment of public
safety resources due to a large-scale, redesigned public plaza. Additionally, Blake has
spearheaded the development and implementation of enhanced safety measures using
emerging technologies for other high-profile events to include the Grammy Awards, the
Emmy Awards, BET Awards, along with several outdoor music festivals to include the
Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Blake's contributions extend beyond law enforcement and consulting. He served in the U.S.
Marine Corps as tactical operator with the elite 2nd Force Recon Company. During a combat
deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia, he safeguarded U.S. State Department personnel in
high-risk environments. On a separate deployment to Africa, he was awarded the Navy and
Marine Corps medal of Heroism for rescuing three men from a burning airplane in Brazziville,
Congo.
In the non-profit sector, Blake served in a management position overseeing the safety and
maintenance of a 50 -acre campus supporting teen girls rescued from human trafficking. He
also worked on several building expansion initiatives, and on a $1 M construction project of a
new barn and horse corral. He is deeply committed to humanitarian causes serving
vulnerable populations, having served on multiple relief missions in equatorial Africa and
Southeast Asia.
Blake holds a B.S. in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach, and
a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University. His
blend of planning and operational experience, leadership, and humanitarian commitment
exemplifies a lifetime dedication to protecting and serving others.
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C A L I F 0 R0'111 City of Redding City Clerks Office
777 Cypress Ave., 3rd Floor, Redding, Ca 96001
phone: 530,225.4447 1 email: cityclerk@cityofredding.org
Board, Commission, and Committee Application
Please note that applications are accepted continuously and will be kept on file for two years. Submitting on
application does notensure thotyou will be selected. As vacancies and openings occur, applications will be reviewed
to fill openings as needed. Your name, occupation, business contact information, statement of qualifications, and
reasons for service may be publicly released without your consent upon appointment to o Board, Commission, or
Committee.
Full Name: Erin Ryan Date: EO5/:1�/24����
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phone: 530,225.4447 1 email: cityclerk@cityofredding.org
Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of
Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.
Northgate High School 1979, Humboldt State University 1979 - 1985 - BA in English 1985,
preliminary secondary teaching credential
List any position or office held in governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization. (This is not a
requirement for appointment.)
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Secretary and Past President Anderson Kiwanis, Treasurer Shasta County Republican Central
Committee
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I have lived in Shasta County for over 30 years. Most of that time was inside the city limits. I
have watched our city develop with a variety of visions for the future. This is a wonderful place
with so much potential and I would like to make sure it continues to meet the needs of our
residents. We have so much to offer and it is important to have people on the planning
commission who will chart a path forward that is clear and well thought out.
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The only property interest I own in the City of Redding is our home. My husband manages an
equipment dealership that handles lawn and garden equipment in Shasta Lake City. None of
our relatives live in Redding and I will not benefit in any way from serving.
interests, including sources of income., interest in real property, personal finances or investments. In
addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which identifies certain of
your financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment.
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C A L I F 0 R 0'1�1-1'11 City of Redding City Clerks Office
777 Cypress Ave., 3rd Floor, Redding, Ca 96001
phone: 530,225.4447 1 email: cityclerk@cityofredding.org
Reference 1 Name:
Brenda Haynes
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submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the
date submitted.
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Thank you for your application! You will be notified if there is a vacancylopening and you have been
selected to serve. Please attach a resume, if applicable, to this application and submit via email to:
CityClerk@cityofredding.org.
From: Members. Council
To: Erin Resner; Lack Munns ; Mike Littau; Paul Dhanuka; Tenessa Audette
Cc: Tiooln, Barry; Bade. Steve; Pa an Jeremy; Barnhart, Erin; Ti ton sh rlem
Subject: FW: Erin Ryan for Planning Commission - item 5.1 on tonight"s 4/15/25 Council Agenda
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:11:33 PM
From: Janet Gallino
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:02 PM
To: Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.org>
Subject: Erin Ryan for Planning Commission
CAUTION: This email originated frcmi outside the City of Redding; please he careful with links or attachments.
Dear Mayor Munns,
As a long-time City of Redding resident and as an active participant in City, County, State and
National issues and politics, I believe the City would be well served by Erin Ryan as a member of the
Planning Commission. The Planning Commission requires a clear-eyed view of the growth potential
of the community, the historical significance and value of certain areas and buildings, the ability to
work with competing interests while maintaining a long view that weighs the costs, benefits, and
broader impacts of all the ideas brough before the Commission.
I believe Ms. Ryan has the background, interest and foresight to be a great asset to the Commission
and the City.
Thank you for your consideration,
Janet K. Gallino,
From: Members. Council
To: Erin Resner; Lack Munns ; Mike Littau; Pau( Dhanuka; Tenessa Audette
Cc: Tiooin, Barry; Bade. Steve; Bgrnh rt—Enn; Tioton. 5h rime; Pagan, Laremy
Subject: FW: Planning Commission
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:56:42 PM
From: Kristine Brooks
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:35 PM
To: Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.org>; Littau, Mike <mlittau@cityofredding.org>; Resner,
Erin <eresner@cityofredding.org>; Audette, Tenessa <taudette@cityofredding.org>; Dr. Dhanuka,
Paul <pdhanuka@cityofredding.org>
Subject: Planning Commission
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Dear City Council Members,
Please support the mayor's picks for the planning commission. The city of Redding has a reputation
for being a hard place to do business and is seen as unfriendly toward property owners. We need a
change in the attitude of the planning commission to allow our city to move forward.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kristine Brooks
From: Members. Council
To: Erin Resner; Lack Munns ; Mike Littau; Pau( Dhanuka; Tenessa Audette
Cc: Tiooin, Barry; Bade. Steve;Banh rt—Erin; Tioton, harlene
Subject: FW: Council Appointments - Item 5.1 on tonight"s 4/15/25 Council Agenda
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:40:07 PM
-----Original Message -----
From: Red White And Blueprint
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:10 PM
To: Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.org>
Subject: Council Appointments
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I support the mayor's ability to appoint his choices.
Sent from my iPhone
From: Members. Council
To: Erin Resner; Lack Munns ; Mike Littau; Paul Dhanuka; Tenessa Audette
Cc: Lorin, Barry; Bade. Steve; Barnh rt—Enn; Daton. Sharlene; CatesAnett ; Paoan. Leremy
Subject: FW: Planning commission politics - Item 5.1 on the 4/15/25 Council Agenda
Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 9:32:10 AM
From: Robert Siderine
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 8:36 AM
To: Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.org>; Dr. Dhanuka, Paul <pdhanuka@cityofredding.org>;
Resner, Erin <eresner@cityofredding.org>; Littau, Mike <mlittau@cityofredding.org>; Audette,
Tenessa <taudette@cityofredding.org>
Subject: Planning commission politics
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"Consider the Mayor's suggested appointments to the Planning Commission. This item is returning
to the Council after Mayor Jack Munns failed to gain agreement from the Council for his last
suggested appointees. He's bringing back former Beverly Hills RPD Officer Blake Nance who was
rejected by the Council last time. He's also suggesting Erin Ryan, a district representative for
Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Like Nance, Ryan has never attended a Planning Commission meeting
and has no listed environmental or conservation background. In fact, she has no planning -related
experience listed in her application at all.
Scout
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May I be candid? Mayor Munns' myopic picks reek of cronyism and special interest. It seems to me
Erin Ryan was chosen to "win over" the good doctor due to her politics and nothing more. The other
guy Nance is just the same dish warmed over. This seems to me like a backroom shady scheme to
throw Aaron and Brandi to the wolves.
I'm hoping Erin R, Paul, and Mike stand strong. This will be a key test. We're watching closely. Many
of us still vote on principles, not personalities, and will not tolerate double- minded men.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Robert Sid
District 3 (Sede Vacante)
From: Members. Council
To: Erin Resner; Lack Munns ; Mike Littau; Pau( Dhanuka; Tenessa Audette
Cc: Tiooin, Barry; Bade. Steve; Q tis ihristun; Pa an Leremy; Barnhart, Erin; Ti ton sh rlem
Subject: FW: Planning commission vote tonight - Item 5.1 on 4/15/25 Council Agenda
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:41:29 PM
From: Valerie Vollbrecht
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:34 PM
To: Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.org>; Littau, Mike <mlittau@cityofredding.org>; Resner,
Erin <eresner@cityofredding.org>; Audette, Tenessa <taudette@cityofredding.org>; Dr. Dhanuka,
Paul <pdhanuka@cityofredding.org>
Subject: Planning commission vote tonight
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Hello council members
i would first like to express my gratitude for your service to this community.
I do appreciate all the work you do.
Because you were deadlocked at your last meeting, I wanted to let you know that i support
our Mayors picks for the planning commission.
Erin Ryan is a steady voice of reason.
You should not be voting for people just because you believe that there should be "diversity"
on the commission.
That is a DEI problem we are currently having across the nation.
we should be voting on the best persons/people for the positions.
If you need more time to research each of the Mayors picks then take extra time to review
their back rounds and opinions of those choices.
We know that it is not easy to do business in our beautiful city so we would love to see some
changes made to make Redding a better place for everyone.
thank you for your consideration.
Valerie Vollbrecht