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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Centel Cauncil Chambers
777'Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to orc�er at 6:05 pm. by Mayor Jack Munns with the follawing Couneil
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Alsa 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 led by Cauncil Member Audette.
The Invocatian was provided by Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain Dan Conklin,
PRESEI�ITATIONS
2A. Mayor's Praclamation presented to Executive Director Wendy Dickens with First 5 Shasta
declaring Apri14-12,2025, as Week vf tlze Yuung Cliilcl in the City of Redding.
The City Cc�uncil tc�ok no f�zmal action�n this informational item.
2B. Mayor's Proclamatian presented tc� Nancy Hill with the Shasta Cc�unty Arts Council
decla�ing April 2024 as Arts, �r�lture, and Cre�txvity 1�vntl� in the City of Red�ing.
The City Council took no ft�rmal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC C(7MMENT
In response to Susan Murray's eomments, City Manager Tippin advised that: (lj the Gity of
Redding and the Redding Radeo Association(RRA}have reached an agreementregarding its lease
extension, ancl contraets are pending with the RRA's Attorney; and {2) Vice IVlayc�r Littau was
appointed in I�ecember 2024 to fill the vacancy to the Redding 12odeo Ground lease Acl Hoc
Gaminittee left'by outgoing Council Member Jc�shua Johnson.
On behalf di the Redding Parks and Trail Foundation, Christina Prosperi shared that the
Faundation has raised over $13,000.�0 in the first quarter of 2�25, highlighted that several mare
fundraisers are planned,with more infoi-mation provided or�the Redding Parks&Trial Foundatian
Facebook Page. She encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the trails.
Jenny Nowain thanked the Cot�ncil far always being considerate of the publiG when differing
opinions aie 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 ta cities of similar size tc�Redding.
Ct�NSENT CALENI7AI�
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
ta City Council{staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4{a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 4, 2�25;
R�gialar Meeting of March 4, 2025, Special Meeting—Budget Workshop No, 2 of March
13, 2�25; Special Meeting — Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village Ground Breaking
Ceremc�ny of March 17, 2�25; and Special Meeting—Closed Session of March 18, 2025.
4.l(a).Accept update regarding the proclamati�n declaring a lacal emergency due ta 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 Cor�ner's statements regarding severe flooding c�f
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}.Authc�rize and approve the fc�llowing: (1}award Bid ScheduleNo. 5556 for Microsaft M365
Annual I.;icenses t4 Ins�;ht Public Sector Inc., with an annual licensing cost of$3$6,�32;
{2}apprc�ve the City Manager; or designee,to mc�dif�F the number and typ�of licenses based
an City of Redding (City) staff needs; (3) award the RF1' Schedule No. 5543 - Pr�vide
Professic�nal Implementatic�n Services f�r Microsaft 365 Migratic�n contract to Insight
I'ul�lic Sectflr, Inc., in an amount not tc� exceed $494,050; (4) authorize the City Mana�er,
or designee, to ne�otiate and execute the contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. and
approve cc�ntract amendments in an amount not to exceed $5'O,t�00 in total; and (5) adc�pt
Resolutian No. 2025-02�,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,approvin�
and adopting the 69��' Amendment to Budget Resalutic�n No. 2023-060 �ppropriating
$934,390 tc� fund the bid utilizing the City's Informatian Technc�logy Reserves Account.
4S(a). Approve the following actions related to the Long-Term Parts, Services and Lnspect�ons
Contract�C-S661) between Siemens Energy Inc. and t�e City c�f Redding fc�r repairs at the
City c�f Redding Power Plant: {1) approve Change Order 4'7 ta Contract 5661 ta rep�ace
Generating Unit 6's gearset in the amount vf$3,143,607; {2)authorize the City Manager;
or designee, to sign any documentation or change c�rders within the appraved budget; (3)
adopt Resolution No. 2025�022, a resolutian of the City Council of the City of Redding;
appraving and adc�pting the 73rd Amendment to City Budget Resolutian No. 2023-fl60
apprcrpriating $3,143;610 far the Generating Unit 6 gearset replacement, and (4) find that
Change t�rder 47 �s categorically exempt from review under the Califarnia Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and lSj�2 (Keplacement or
Re�onstr�zction}.
4.11(a).Authc�rize the Purchas�ng �fficer to extend the current contract with Ed Staub & Sons
Petroleum, Inc., far cardlock fuel purchases; with all prices, terms and conditions
rema'rning the same, throu�h August 31, 2425.
4,11(b).Authorize the follc�wing actions relative to Bid Negotiatian Nc�. 5548 (7ob No. 5636),
Redding Library Floc�ring Replacement Project: (1) award t�Illorthern Valley Flooring in
the amount of $622,840; (2) apprc�ve $78,500 to cover the cost of adminastration and
inspection fees, (3) approve $32,00{7 far project development costs; {4) approve $63,,000
ta provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically
exempt from review under the Califarnia Environmental Quality Act Guidelin�s;pursuant
to Sec�ion 15301 —Existing Facilities.
4.11(c).Approve list of qualifi�d on-call consultants to provide engineering and architectural-
related services, wl�ich is consistent with City Manager's Policy N�. 22-C?�, Selectic�n of
Specialty Cc�nsultants:
4.11{d).Authorize and apprave the following relative to the Sc�uth Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement PrQject{I'roject): {1} accept�pdate regarding the prc�ject; and(2)
pursuant to Publrc Contract Cade Section 2205Q(c){l); make a c�eterminatian by a f�ur-
fifths vote that there is a need tc� continue the emergancy work.
4.11(e),Autharize the fQllowing relative to t�e funding, design,permitting, and cc�nstruction of the
Pump Statian 1 Replacement Prc�ject: (1) authorize the City of Redding to submit an
application in an amount nc�t to exceed $6 milli�n ta the Fisheries Restorati�n Grant
Program admirustered by the California Department of Fish and "�Vildlife in partn�rship
with Nati�nal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Coastal Salmon
Recovery Fund, and(2}auth�arize the City�Iat�ager, ar designee,ta execute all documents
necessary tc� apply for the �rant, ancl execute any agreements necessary tc� implement th�
grant; should it be awarcled..
4.11{f}. Authorize t�e following actions regarding Highway Bridge Program �rant funding from
the State of Califomia Ue�artment nf Transportation. (1) ac�ept additional �rant funds
awarded tc+ the City c�f Redding f�r the Girvan Road Brid�e over fllney Creek Project
(�'roject); and {�)' adopt Resolution No. 2025-�23, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, approving and ad�pting the 72"d Amendrnent to City �udget Resolution
Na. 2023-06fl appropriating$2�6,580 for the Praject.
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4.11(g).Authorize and approve the fallowing: (1) make a finding that Xylem Flygt pumps are the
sale source standard for the Influent Pum� Statit�n Nurnber Two (IPS2) at the City of
Redding Ciear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant pursliant to Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 4.2Q,Furchasing System;{2) authorize the purchase af a Xylem Flygt pump in#he
amount of$2b3,667.84 for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatmeni Plant; and(3} authorize
the City Ivlanager, or designee, tc� approve future pricing adjustments in an a�nount not to
exceed $30,0��.00.
A MOTIfJToT Wr�.S 1t�iADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Cnuncil Member
Audette, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and or authorized as recornrnended.
The Vate:
AYES. Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Cauncil Mernbers—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Re�olution Nos. 2�25-021 through 2�25-423 are on file in the �ffice of the City Clerk.
APPQINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor`s appointments to the City of Redding Flanning Cammi�slon
Mayor Munns summarized the Report tt� City Ccauncil {staff repart), incorparated herein
by reference.
Mayor Munns expressed his thanks to Planning Commissioner's Brandi Greene and Aaran
Hatch, and stated that he contacted the new candidates and believes that their new
perspectives will be a fresh start. "
The following spoke in appasitian to the Mayor's appointments to Planning Cammission;
Susan Murray, Steve Kc�hn, Jent�y Nowain,Benjamin Nowain, and Brandi Greene;
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION Wr�S 1VIADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) appoint Joshua Jahnson to the Planning Commission to serve a faur-year
term effective May 1, 2025, tl�ough Apri130, 2029; and(2) appoint Blake Nance to serve
a four-year term effective May l, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Councii Members—Audette, Munns
N{�ES; Gouncil Members—Dhanuka, Resner
A�STAIN: Council Membe�s—Littau
ABSENT: Councii Members—None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECUND IYIOTI�DN WAS MADE by Cauncil Member Audette, seconded by Gouncil
Member Munns, to appoint 7oshua Johnson to the Planning Commission to serve a four-
year term effective May l, 2025,thraugh Apri130, 2029.
The�1ote:
AYES. Council Members—Audette; Munns
N(�ES: Council Members—Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Littau
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Cauncil ensued.
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A THI 1YIt3TIC1N WAS DE by Cc�uncil Member Audette, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to �ppoint Blake Nanee to serve a f�ur-year term effective May l,2025,
thraugh Apri130, 2Q29.
The Vote:
AYES; Council Members—Audette, Munns
NQES: Council Members—Dhanuka, �esner
ABSTAIN: Council Menzbers—Littau
AF3SENT: Council Members—None
Mation failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Council took no fc�rmal actian on thzs item. The Ma}Tor will return to Council with
altemativ�selections for these appointments for consideration at a future Cduncil Nleeting.
RE(�ULAR CALENDAR: RE�'ORTS c� CONIMITNICATIC?NS C}F I7EPARTMENTS
BOARDS, GQMMiSSIONS ANI) CC}MMITTEES
9.2(a). Shasta Community Health Center Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract.
Community Development Manager Nict�le Smith provided an overview of the RepQrt tc�
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Smith explained that the cantract with Shasta Comrnunity�Iealth for its Interim Shelter
Program is needed ta be ext�nded to assist clients coming out t�f the Linden M�rcy Canyon
as well as Prc�g�°�ss Technolo�y Way due to the �ity's termination of the c�ntract with a
different nonprt�fit provider:
Council Member IZesner noted that the requested increas� dt�es not impact the City c�f
Redding's General Fund or other Housing Division activzties:
A d�scussion amongst the Council ensued,
A 11�OTION �AS M E by Council Member Resner, s�conded by Council Member
Dhanuka, tc�: (l} authorize the City Manager; or designee, �o execute the Sec�nd
Atnendment to the Encaznpment Emergency Sheiter Services Cantract (C-1t7639) with
Shasta Community Health Center, extending the contract term to August 31, 2025, and
increasing the contract amc�unt from $165,000 ta $�65,000; {2) find that amending an
agreement is not a project as defined under the Califarnia Environmental Quality Act, and
nc� Curther action is required; and (3) find�hat amending a current agreement is cQnsiderad
an exernpt activity under I`��tionai Envirc�nmental P�licy Act, 24 CFR �58.34(a�{3)
administratiVe activ�ties. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(a). Qral presentation from the Redding Police Department providin� updated crime statistacs
including repeat affenders in the Gity of Redding.
Chief of P�lzce Brian Basner summarized the Report to City Council {staff r�port), and
provided a PowerPc�int presentatian, both incorp�rated herein by reference.
Chief Barner noted that th�s presentation was requested by Counc�l Mernber Dr.Dhanuka,
and was previousiy pres�nted to the �hasta County Board of Supe�vist�rs Public Safety
Meeting. He noted that RPD zs a very praactive department, and is wc�rking with Shasta
County Probation and several local nonprofit organizations tc�assist with chronic offenders
to provide assistance to get them the help they need ta get c�ut of the criminal justice system.
In res�onse to L7r. Dhanuka, ChiefBamer noted that Redding has higher arrest and repeat
affender rates due to larger cities due to multiple factors including lack of jail space, and
being a proactiue department and arresting the speeders, shoplifter, etc., including the
District Attorney's shortage of attorneys,judges, court rt�oms, etc.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Cc�uncil took nt� formal action an this infarmat�anal item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being na further business at the haur of 7:50 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
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