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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
7�7 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 18,2025, 6:0�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 L�hanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present; Assistant City Attorney Gretchen Stuhr, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge af Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The In�ocation was provided by Coiin Duffy, Redding Nazarene Church:
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentatian of Mayor's Certificate af Recognitian to Kerry Caranci, Cc�mrnunity
Foundation Chief Executive Officer, in honor af the Cc�mmunity Foundation of the Narth
State's 25t�' Anniversary and its c�ver $lOfl million in impact c�ver two decades working to
er�rich North State communities.
Tlze City Council took no foi-mal action on this infurmatianal iteln.
2B. Presentation by Todd Jones, Redding Chamber of Commerce President, providing a
quarterly report regarding tourisrn marketing and promotion efforts f�r the City of Redding.
The City Council took no ft�rmal action an this informational item.
PUBLIC CC7MMENT
Jaclyn Treadway expressed a need for more cammunity engagement far the homeless and offered
a presentation to the Council regarding the nanprofit work happening within her arganizati�n as
well as her contact infarmation ta the Cauncil and public tc� access volunteer opportunities in the
North state.
Sheryl Bullock expressed her concerns and oppasition to the proposed City of Redding project called
The Peaks Subdivisic�n to be built off of +Quartz Hill Road.
Destany Papke relayed background information regarding a crime comrnitted at her holne ar►d
expressed frustration with the handling of the case by the Shasta County District Attorney's Clffice and
Shasta County Sheriff's Office,
Laurie Baker apined that the United Way's Building Bridges program offers several opportunities to
bring the community togethec�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 Cauncil (staff report}is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Apprave City Council Minutes: Special Meeting of March 3, 2025, The Peaks Subdivision
Project Site Tour:
4(b}. Accept City of Redding Accaunts Fayable (AP) Register No. 7 for the periad January 1,
2025, through January 3l, 2025, in the amount of$25,597,520.87, and AP Register No: $
for the perioci February 1, 2025; thrc�ugh February 28, 2025, in the amount of
$18,014,722.10. SUMMARY TOTAL: $43,612;242.97.
4,1(a).Aecept update regarding#he proclamat�on declaring a local emergency due to floQding and,
pursuant to Public �ontract �c�de 20168 and 22050(c)(1}, make a determinatic�n by a four-
fifths vate that there is a need to eontinue the emergency.
4.1(b).Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of suppo�-t for Assembly Bill 47b (Gonzalez) which
enhances enforcement measures agains�t copper wire theft.
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4.4(a)>AuthQrize and apprave the following: (l) accept the 2�24 City of Redding General
P1an/Housing E1�ment Annual Pragress Report;and(2)direct staff to forward the docurr�ent
to the Gaverr��r's Office of Planning and Research, and th� State of California Depart�nent
of�ousing and Cammunity DeVelaprnent.
4.6(a).Authorize the fi3llowing actions relative tb the City ofRedding Whale Tail Grant: (1)accept
the California Natural Resources Agency — California Coastal Commission Whale Tail
Grant in the amount o�`$50,�00; (2)authorize the Gity Manager, or design�e, to execute the
�rant agreement and �ssociated documents for the California l'�Tatural Resources �.gency —
Califomia Coastal Cort�nis�ion Whale Tail Grant FY 2024-25 �aroject; and (3) adc�pt
R:esoluti�n No. 2025-017, a resolution of th� City Council of the City �f Redding,
approving and adc�pting the 71�t Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
apprapriating $a�,00t? in state funding for the Califi�rnia l`�atural Resources Agency _
Califomia Coastal CoTnmission Whale Tail Grant.
4.9(a).Autharize and approve the following: (lj adopt Resolution No. 2025-(}18, a resalution of
the C3ty Council r�f the City of Redding, ratifying the application for, and authorizing the
acceptance of funding frc�m the Califc�rnza Highway P�trol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Pro�;ram, if awarded, in the amnunt af $288,9?4; (2) authorize the City Mana�er; or
designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments; and {�) autharize tl�e
City Manag�r tc� administratively appropriate the grant funds.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the fallowing rela�ive ta Contract Purchase Agreerment No. 22S
Water Utility Warehouse Items and Fire Hydrants: (1) approve increased expense under
the contract with Face Supply Corporation for an annual evaluated price of$40{�,000; (2)
autht�rize the Furchasing C)fficer ta extend the bid award annually with Pace Supply
C�rparation through March 31, 202$, if mutraally agreeable, with alI terms and conditians
remaining th� same and price adjustments in direct prapr�rtion to a Producer Price Index;
and (3)au�hori�e the Czty Manager, or designee; ta approve an additional $SO,OUO to the
contract award as a contingency pex fiscal year.
4.11{b}.Authorize and approve the follc�wing relative ta the City of Redding's COVIT?-19
Ec�namic Stimulus Package projects: (1) accept the Project St�tus Report; and (2) ratify
appraval of City Manager award for the Upgrade��VAC at City Hall(C19-M-(�3}tc�Jessee
Heating and Air, Inc. in the amount af$480,7�3.
4.11{c).Authorize and approve the following relative to the Sc�uth Street Water Main at Railrc�ad
Emergency Replacement �'roject {Project): {1) accept update regardin� the project; (?)
�pprove an increase tc�the budget for canstruction in the amount af$340;0{�{}, bringing the
tc�tal prc�ject budget to $1,380,00�; and (3) pursuant ta Public Contract C�c�e Section
22fl5Q(�)(l),make a determinatias�by a f�ur-�fths vote that there is a need ta continue the
emergency wc�rk.
4.11{d).Approve an increase to the Churn Creek Lift Statian Rehabilitation Project's {$id
Negc�tiation Nc�. 5452) constructic�n contingency budget in tlte amount of $65,OOU,
bringing the construction contingency tUtal ta $262,000 for the project.
A MQ�TItJN WAS MADE by Cauncil Member I�r. Dhanuka, secc�nded by Council
Member Audette, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendaz° be accepted,
acknowledged; adopted, appraved, ratified, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote;
AI'ES: Council Members—Audette, I�hanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
N�ES. Cauncil Meznbers—Nane
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: C�uncil Members—Nane
Resc�Iution Nas, 2�25-Q 17 and 2025-018 are on file in t�e 4ffice of the Ciry Clerk.
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JOINT FUBLIC HEARiNG WITH THE REDDING JOINT PCIWERS FINANCING
AUTHQRITY.
6.1. Joint Public Hearing — Resolution, to consider authc�rization c�f 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 Jc�seph Bowers highlighted the Report to City
Council (staff report)3 and provided a P�werPoint presentation, both incorporated herein
by reference.
The hour c�f 6:38 p.m. having arrived, Mayt�r Munns apene�l the Joint Public Hearing.
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address this matter and elc�sed the
Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication—Natice af Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussian amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION Wr�S MADE by Cauncil Member Audette, seconded by Cauncil Member.
Munns,to; {1) adopt ResolutionNo. 2025-019, a resolution afthe City Gouncil af the City
of Redding: (a) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Pawers Financing Authority
of its Electric Systein Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A, in an amount not to exceed $70
million tc+ finance the 2025A Electr�c System Praject; {b) authorizing the execution and
delivery of an Installment Sale Agreement, a Purchase Contract, and a Continuing
Disclosure Agreement; (G) approving the farm and distribl�tion of the Official Statement;
and (d) authorizing the execution c�f documents and the taking of all necessary actions
relating to the financing.
The vtrte:
AYES,: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Cnuncil Members—Nane
Resolution Na. 2025-019 is on file in the Office af the C�ty Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & C�MMUNICATIONS OF IaEPARTMENTS
B(JARDS COMMISSIONS ANI�COMMITTEES
9A. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett provided an overv�ew of the Report ta City Cauncil
{staff repart), and a PowerPaint presentatic�n, br�th incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amangst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS M E by Gouncil Member Resner, seconded by Council Memb�r
Audette,to approve the Audit Cornmittee's re�ammendati�n; and{2)accept the Statement
on Auditing Standards AU-C 26U Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for
the year ended June 30, 2024. The Vate: Unanimous Ayes.
**Clerk's Note� Item 9.10(a) was rr�oved after Item N�: 9A at the�equest of City Manrxger Tippin:
9.10{a).Acceptance af the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year
ended June 30;2024.
Finance Director Gregory Rabinett sumrnarized the Report to City C�uncil (staff repart),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorparated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MCITION Wr�S MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to accept the City c�f Redding Annual Gomprehensive Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended June 30; 2024.The Vc�te: Unanimous Ayes,
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9.1{c}. Accepting repc�rt regarding tobacco retailing in the City af Redding.
Management As�istant to the City Mana�er Jason Gibilisco summarized the Repart to City
Caunczl {staff report); and a Po�verPoint presentation, bt�th incarporated herein by
reference.
Mr. C:ribilisca and Pt�lice Chref F3amer relayed the necessary resources and steps needed to
incc�ipQrate a tabacca retail license program.
The following retail owners spoke in oppositic�n to an increasing the tabaecc� retailing
licensing f�es and enforcement: Ishar Gill, Jaskaran Sahita, Jagdeep Singh, and Baljovan
Singh.
The following spolce in favor of stronger tobacco retail lieensinb fees and enf�rcement for
retail and vape/smake shops. Ava D�naghe, ;Marley Allen-Wadley; Ca�hy Grindstaff,
Paula Taillant, Jennifer Coulter, Aleta Carpenter, Debbie Burketta Madison Bible, Narm
L,assard;Kristen Schreder, and Mark Mezzano.
A d�scussion amangst the Council ensued.
In respons� to C�uncil Member Resner, City Manager Tippin adv�sed that zonin�
amendrnents pertaining to tobacca retailers and smake �hops would require Planning
Cammissian r�view priar to Cc�uncil's apprQval.
City Manager Tippin further addressed Cc�uneil's concerns and advised that staff co2ald
bring back two ardinances that wauld allow Cc�uncil to review prio�•to adoptic�n.
A c�nsensus of the Council acceptec�the report an tobacco retailing, and directed staff tc�
return to Council fc�r consideration at a future Cfluncil meeting with draft tc�bacco retail
licensure cardinance options that include varying e�forcement and elements on zoning.
Mc�yor M�nns 1e�t the Chambe�•s at9:19 p:m. and retuYned at 9�21 p:m. Council Nlem�er Dhanuka
left the �'hambers at 9:20 p.rn. and retzrrned at 9:23 p.m.
9.2(b). {Jra1 Fresentation by Hausing Communifiy D�velopment Manager Nicole Smith regarding
City c�f Redding Housing I�ivisian Programs.
Nicole summarized the Repc�rt to City Council �staff report), and provided a PowerPoint
presen.tation, both incorporated h�rein by reference, praviding Council wit�i updates
regarding pro�rams and special needs populatian activities, includinb activities that
addr�ss hc�melessness.
A discussion from the Council er�sued.
The City Gc�uncil took no fc�rmal action an this informational item.
Cauneil Mern�e��esner left the room at 9:�37 p:m, and retu��ed at 9:39 p:rn:
9.6(b). C7ral rep�rt by Cc�mmunity Services Assc�ciate Project Coordinator Leah Mancabelli
regarding the City of Redding-owned (�regan Csulch{�pen Space in the City of Redding.
Ms. Mancabelli highlighted the Report tc� City Council (staff repc�rt), and provided a
PowerPr�int presentation, bc�th incorporated herein by r�ference, providing the Council
with background information regarding the 378-acre City of Redding-own�d C)pen space
along w�th updates relative to impact mitigatzc�n and pr�gran�rning effarts ta-date.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal actic�n on this inforrnatic�nal item.
9.1�(b).City af I�:edding Mid-Year Budget Review and assaciated Resolution.
Fsnance Directc�r Gregory Robinett provided an overv�ew of the Repc�rt to City Ccauncil
(staff repar�), and a PowerFoint presentation, both incorpc�rat�d herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Cc�uncil ensued.
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A NIOTION WAS MA�E by Cauncil Member Resner, secc�nded by Council Member
Munns,ta: {1)accept the City of Redding's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget R:eport;
and (2) addpt Resolution No. 2025-020, a resolutic�n of the City Council of th� City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 74t�' Aanendment to City Budget Resolution Na.
2423-06fl increasing apprt�priations by $3;579,340 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
The Vote:
A�ES: Gouncil Members—Audette,Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NC?ES. Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Nc�ne
ABSENT; Cauncil Members—None
Resolution No. 2025-020 is an file in the t)ffice of the City Clerk.
9.15(a).Adaption of an tTncadified c�rdinanee authorizing an amendment ta the City of Reddi�g's
contxact with Califarnia Public Emplay�es" Retirement System (Ca1FERS) to allow
Unrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Emplc�yees and Elected�fficials to share additional
casts of the retirernent benefit.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Repart to City Council (staff report),
incc�rporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Cauneil ensued,
� MOTI+DN WAS MADE by Gouncil Member Resner, seconded by Gouncil Member
Munns, to; (l)adnpt an uncodified t�rdinance No. 2675, an ordinance of the City Cauncil
of the City of Redding amending the Retirement Contract (C-99) between the City of
Redding (City) and CaIPERS to adapt Gc�vernment Code Sect�c�n 20516 {Employees
5haring Additional Cost)for Unrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected
�fficials; (2)authQrize the Mayor ta sign the contract for the City upon receipt af the final
document from Ca1PERS; {3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certification af
Compliance with Government Code Section 2051b (C{�N 500); arid(4) authc►rize the City
Clerk to sign the Certification of Campliance with Gavernment Cade Section�507 (CON
12A), The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, L)hanuka,Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—Nane
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Nc�ne
ABSENT: Cauncil Members—None
Assistant City Attorney Stuhr read t�rdinance No, 26?5 by title only and is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTI(�NS FROM GOUNCIL Iv1EMBERS RELATIVE T{Q POTENTIAL TOPICS F(�R
FUTURE GIT�CC7UNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Audette's suggestion, a consensus r�f the Council directed staff to reprioritize
and return to Council at a future Council meeting with a presentatian on,a fee structure relating to
receipt of electronic fees from third-party rentals such as Airbnb and V12BCa in the City of Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:18 p.m,, Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adj ourneci.
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Jac1�Mt�nns, Mayor
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