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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the fallowing Cauncil
Mernbers present: Tenessa Audette; Dr. Paul Dhanuka; Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Cluistian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Clerk
Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was pravided by Pastor Toin Winslow,Family Ceiebration Center.
FUBLIC CC7MMENT
Dan Wait, on behalf ot the Park Marina Village Homeowners Association, which cansists of 12
horneowners in a private gated community, expressed the Associaticrn's appasitian to a proposed
street/path as depicted as a blue line in the propased RiverFront Specific Plan later to be discussed
as itern 9.4(a).
Robert Sid shared his suppart for an Amazon L?istribution Center to be built in the City ofRedding.
Lisa Winton shared her experience regarding her child's denied accommodation by the City of
Redding Community Service Departm�nt for Redding Summer Camp programs.
Council Member Resner and City Attorney G�rtis referred Ms. Winton ta discuss the issue with
the Cit� of Redding ADA Coordinatc�r (Publ�c Works Director Michael Webb) and Community
Services Di�ector Travis Menne, and asked for a follow up email to Council.
Scout opined her support to stQp supporting genacide worldwide.
7oe FurnaYi, Vice President of the Shasta Growers Association, invited City Council to attend
National Farrners Market VVeek on August 2; 2025, and prnvided invitations t+� the Council,
incor}�orated herein by reference.
Nick Gardner shared his concerns with the consistent presence of homeless populations in the Nur
Pan Open Space.
7aelyn Treadway expressed a need far more cammunity engagement for the hc�meless and offered
a presentation ta the Council regarding a prc�gram called Developing Diamonds with the nanprofit
work happening within her organization,as well as provided her contact information ta the Council
and public to access volunteer opportunities in the Narth state,
John Wilson thanked City r�f Redding staff and the contractors for starting work on the Ulney
Creek Bridge Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The follt�wing matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Repart
to City Council (staff report} is ineorporated herein by reference:
4{a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting—Cl�sed Session af May 6, 2025; and
Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025.
4(b}. Accept City of Redding Accounts P°ayable Register No. lt� for the �eriod April l, 2f325,
thraugh April 30, 2t325; in the amount r�f$22,460,340.21.
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4.1(a). Authorize and apprave the following actions: {1)accept update regarding the prQclamation
declarin�a local emergency due tc� fl�oding and, pursuant to Public Cantract Code 201b8
and 2205Q{c){1);make a�e�erminatian by a four-fifths vote that th�re is a need ta cantin��
the emergency; and(2)adopt Resolution No. 2025-03�, a resolution ofthe City Council c�f
the City c��' Redding, the 79��' Amendment to City �3udget I2esc�lution No. 2023-060
appropriating $3,750,000 for the Sauth Bannyview Storm Drain Projeet due to flc�oding
and approve internal loan fram City of Redding (City) Wastewater Utility to the City's
Storrn Drain Utility for Fiscal Year 2Q24-25. The Ioan will be paid annually, every June
��cn _ amortized annually over a 2Q-year term at the average pooled cash rate calculated at
the time of payment.
4.1(b). Autharize the City Manager ta execute a cantract with International City/County
Management Associatic�n(I�MA) TV—WebsEdge in the amount af$26,3OQ tc�profile the
City of Redding in a market�ng video at the 2025 ICMA Annual �onfer�nce.
4.1{c). Authorize and apprc�ve the follcrwing: (1) apprQve the Real Estate Purchase and Sale
Agreement (PSA) wzth Amazon.cam Services LLC, for 34,�6 acres c�f Gity c�f Redding_
c�wned property locat�d at 5855 Venture Farkway; Stiliwater Business Park Parcel 11B
(Assessor's Parcel Numbers �54-220-031 & f154=260-043), for $2,554,500; and
(2) autharize the Mayor to sign the FSA and t�ther documents needed to complete the sale
and trasnsfer of the�roperty.
Scaut spoke in oppc�sition�o the proposed City c�f Redding Iand sale ta build the Amazon
facility, opining that it is stolen Wintu land.
In response to Council Mem�er Aud�tte's question, City Manager Tippin advised escrow
is in process, and the Cauneil will be kept apprised of the progress including wh�n
canstruction is set tQ be�in.
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the fcallowing actions: (1) approve the License A�reexnent and
C)perating Perrnit for Feer-ta-Peer Vehicie Sharing Goncessic�n(�lgreement}with Turo Inc.
at the Redding R�gional Airport; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, tt� sign ancl
execute the Agreemcnt; and (3) find that the action is Categorically Exempt fr�m
environmental review under the Califomia�nvirc�nmental Qual�ty Act,pursuant t� Section
15341 —Existing Facilities.
In respc�nse to Cauncil Member Audette's question, Assistant City Manager Bade
cc�nfirmed that the l�°lo of gross receipts revenue will go to the City of Redding Airpc�rts
fiind.
4.2{b). Item rerrzoved f�orta Agena'a at stta,ff's rec�uest and �vill be presented to Czty Gouncil �n
�Tune 3, 2(12.�:
4.5{a). Authorize staff ta exercise Uptional Cc�mpliance Measure �ectian 3.2{C) within the
Redding Electric Utility RPS-100 Renewables Pt�rtfolio Standard (RPS) Enforcement
Program and Procurement Plan for Compliance Period 4 in arder to meet California's RPS
Mandate set by the California Energy Commission.
4.5{b). Approve the follo��in�related ta the sal�-source purchase of an Arborist Backyard Lift and
traiier fc�r City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) autharize purchase of�ne 2�21 Arbcarist
Backyard Li�#TDA-58 and one trailer from C�lobal Rental Company, Inc. for$176,58I.76,
including a11 applicable taxes and fees, and {2) authorize the City Manager tc� apprave
future pricing adjustments, terms, and Department of Motor Vehicles registration fees, as
needed, up tc� a total af$S,OO�.t��.
4.5{c): Autharize and approve the following actic�ns for the City Qf Redding Electric Utility: �l)
approve Secc�nd Amendment tQ City of Redding Construction Services Cantract(C-99b2�
with Basin Enterprises and renew the Contract for an additionai one-year term in an annount
nat to exceed $&znillian for electric utility line constructic��services; and(2) authorize the
City Mana�er, ar designee, to approve project constructic�n change c�rders up to, and nc�t-
to-exceed, $1,200,QOf� - �fl percent of the cantract amount.
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4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following aetions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP)
Schedule No. 5589 far Janitorial Services at City of Redding facilities: (1) award RFP tc�
Peerless Building Maintenance, Inc.; {2) authorize the City Manager, or designee; ta
exeeute a Consulting and Professianal Services Cantract with Peerless Building
Maintenance Inc. far an amount not to exceed $694,096.32, and (3) authorize the City
Manager, or designee,tc� approve any amendments up to $35,000.
4.10(b).This item w�s moved to the Regirlar Ct�Zendar as item number 9:10(b) at the request of
Coz�ncil Member Tenessa Azrdette.
4.11(a).Autharize and approve the following relative ta the South Street Water Main at Railroad
Emergency Replacement Project(Praject):{1)accept updat�regarding the Project;and(2)
pursuant to Public Contract Cade Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-
fifths vate that there is a need to eontinue the emergency work.
4.1 l{b).Ac�opt Resolution No. 2025-034; a resolution of the City Council of the City af Redding,
accepting the City c�f Redding's List of Projects fc�r Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate
Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act c�f 2017.
4.11(c).Autharize and approve the fallowing actions re�ative to Request for Proposal {RFP}
Sclledule Na. 5512, Consultant to Update I,ocal Road Safety Plan and Identify Projects for
Future Grant Applications: �1) award RFP Schedule Nc,. 5512 to Whitlock& Weinberger
Transpartation, Inc., (dba W-Trans); (2) authorize the Mayar ta execute a Consulting and
Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed fee of$237,900 with W-Trans,to u�date
the Local Road Safety Plan and identify projects for future,grants; and {3) authorize the
Cit�Manager ta approve Cantract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve t�e follawing: (1) approve and ratify the City Manager's signature
aecepting grant funding in the amount of $4,091,013 from CalRecycle to replace and
upgiade the existi�ig Solid Waste Utility's Material Recavery Facility sort line; and
(2)adopt Resolution Na. 2025-035,a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redciing,
approving and adopting the 7$��� Amendment to City Budget Resolution II'�TTo. 2023-060
appropriating�4,091,020 in state grant funds fi�r the project.
In response to Council Member Audette's question, City Manager Tippin advised this
specific piece of equipment is the main sorting ec�uipment used at the Redding trash
collection facility.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions �elative ta Request far Proposals (RFP) -
Sehedule No. 5518, Constri�ction Management and Inspection Services for the Q1d Oregon
Trail Shauldez: Widening Project (Projeet); (1) award RFF to TRC Com�anies; (2)
authc�rize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Prafessional Services Contract for a not-
to-exceed fee of$346,440.93 with TRC Com�anies to provide Construction Management
and Inspection 'Services for the Old Oregon Trail Shaulder Widening Project; and (3)
autharize the City Manager to approve Contract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregc�ing items on the Consent Calendar be acc�pted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved,andlor authorized as recammended.
The Vate:
AI'ES: CQuncil Mernbers—Audette,Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NC3ES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Mernbers—None
Resalutian Nos. 2�25-033 through 2Q25-035 are an file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REGLII,AR C'ALENDAR: REPC7RTS & COMMUNICATION� C�F I�EPARTMENTS,
�C7ARII7S, CQMMISSIC?NS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(c). NorCal Cc�ntinuum af Care Administrative entity resignation.
Carnmunit�y Development Manager, Nicole Smith pravided an averview af the RepQrt tc�
City Council (staff report), incorparated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Ms. Smith nc�ted that they do believe there will
be a number of nonprofits applying for the next Request for Proposal.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A M�TIt?N WAS E by Council Mernber Resner; seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to authorize and approve the fallowin:g: (I) the City Manager, ar designee; to
si�n a letter �iving n�tice tc� the NorCal Cantinuum af Care that the City of Redding will
nc� lc�nger serve as the interim Administrative Entity effective December 3l, 2025; {2)find
that applying for and administering grant fiznding is nat cansidered a project under the
Califc�rnia Environmental Quality Act; and (3) find that applyin� for and administering
grant funding is an exempt activity under the National Environmental Pdlicy Act under 24
CFR 5$.34(a)(3).The Vote, Unanimous Ayes
9,4(a}. Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Emerging Concepts by the C;ity of Redding.
Develc�pment Services Director Jeremy Pagan, MIG Cons�zltants Principal Dan �.msden,
and Chief Executive�fficer Daniel Laeofano highlighted the Report to City Council{staff
report), and provided a Pc�werPoint presentation, bc�th incorparated h�rein by reference,
referenc�ng th� extensive engagement oppartunities with the community ov�r many
mc�nths.
Aaron Hatch and Rachel Hatch spoke in favor of Riverfront 5pecific I'lan Emerg�ng
Conc�pts:
The following spoke in oppasition afthe Riverfront Specific Emerging Conceptss Jennifei-
Pollc�m, Susarl Ivlurray; Shirley Gcaldst�in; Johnathan Freeman, N�tchi Chillc�quin Sisk,
Jt�hn Wilson, Uavid L,edger, Radley Davis, and Brandy McI7aniels.
Council Mernbers gave Directar 1'agan and the Consultants suggestions and desires for
updates to the Emerging Concepts document.
A discussic�n amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council taok no formal action on this infc�rmatiQnal item.
9.5(d}. Rec�aing Electric Utility's 20?5 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Assistant Electric Utility I�irectvr Nathan Aronson summarized the Report to City Cauncil
(staff repart), anci providecl a PowerPaint presentation, both incc�rporatecl herein by
reference.
In response to Council Mernber Audette's questian regarding potential Public Safety Power
Shutoffs (PSPS),Mr.Aronson stated that it is prudent to include in the plan far worst case
scenario, and all the details ar� still bein�worked out.
A discussion amongst the Gc�uncil ensued.
A MOTICJ►N WAS M E by Cc�uncil Member Resner, secc�nded by Cc�uncil Ivlember
Audette, ta authc�rize and approve Redding Electric Utility's updated and revised 2025
Wildfire Mitigatic�n Plan pursuant to California Senate Bili 901:
The Vc�te: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(b). Round-Up Campaign for Parks and Recreation Programs.
Comrnunity Serviees Director Travis Menne highligh�ed the Report to City Council (staff
report), incoppoxated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Director Menne said marketing efforts wc�uld
occur through the Gity of Redding's social�nedia accouiits,QR Codes, etc.
A discussion amongst the C�uncil ensued.
A 1VIOTIQN WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, secanded by CQuncil Member
Munns,to: {1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-(�36;a re�olution ofthe City Council of the City
of Redding, approving the creation af the City of Redding Iltility Rauncl Up far Recreation
Piogram; and (2) authorize the City Manager, ar designee, to apprapriate funds should
donation5 be received.
The Vote;
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Cc�uncii Members—Nane
AB STAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT; Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2025-036 is an file in the (7ffice of the City Clerk.
Mayor P�o Temp��e Resner left Council�'hambers at 9:�6 p.m, and returned at 9.18 p.m.
9.9(a). Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance ta
pravide guidelines regarding military equipment pursuant ta Assembly Bi11481.
Police Captain Chris Smyrnos highlighted the Report to City Cauncil {staff ieport), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Scaut spoke in opposition to the DevTech kinetic energy launchers that are designated as
military weapons under the State af California.
Captain Smyrnos noted that the Palice Department's use af all of the military equipment
is gaverned by department palicies, federal law, and by the U.S. Constitution.
A discussion ainongst the Cauncil ensued.
A Mt)TI(7�N �VAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Resner,to:(1)accept the Redding Police Department Military Equipment Repart;{2)adopt
Uncodified Urdinance No. 2677 adopting and approving a policy tc�provide guidelines for
the appraval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment for first
reading by title anly and waive the fi�ll reading; (3) authorize the City Attarney to prepare
a summary ordinance, and the�ity Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law; and
(4) authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase up to eight additional Def-Tech
40mm kinetic energy launchers at$2,225 per unit and related equipment.
The Vote:
AYES: Coluicil Members—Audette, Dhanuka,Littau,Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members—None -
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.10(b),Item 4.10(b} was moved fr°orn the Consent Calendar at the request af Council �1lefnber
Audette.
Setting a Public Hearing to consider adjustments to the City of Redding's Sehedule of Fees
and Service Charges.
City Manager Tippin provided an averview of the Repoz-t to City Council (staff report),
incarporated herein by reference.
City Attarney Curtis advised that this staff report is ta set the public hearing, a detailed list
of fees will be provided at the next Cauncil meeting during the public hearing, al�ng with
a presentation to Council.
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In response to Council Member Audette's request, Develapment Services I7irector Jeremy
Pagan and City Manager Tippin conftrrned that stakeholder meetings will be scheduled to
discuss develcapment fees prior to the Public Hearing on June 17; 2f�25.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A M�TIt�N WAS DE by Gouncil M�mber Audette, seconded by Couneil Membex
Munns, to set the F'ublic �-Iearin� t�n June 17, 2{�25; at 6:00 p.m,, in the City C�uncil
Chambers, 777 Cypre�s Avenue, Redding, Califarnia.
The Vote; Unanirnc�us Ayes.
9.14(a).Committee recommendatiQns regarding updating the tree management ordinance to
impose a development impact fee to fund tree planting c�n City c�fRedding-c�wned property. .
City Attorney Curtis prflvided an c�verview af the Report to City Council (staff�eport);
incc�rpc�rated herein by reference:
The fvllowing spoke in favor of a tree ordinance; Johz� Wilson, Aaron Hatch, Shirley
Goldstein, Janice Powell, and David Ledger.
Cc�uncil Member Resner provided sQme histarical backgrc�und relative to how the tree
mar�agement ardinance discussions have come to fruition.
A discussion amc�ngst the Council ensued.
A MOTIQN WAS NIADE by Cauncil Member Audette,tc�accept the�rdinance as written
and cor�tinue working towards enforcement.
1Vlc�tion fai�ed due to lack of a second.
A SEGQND MtJTIQN WAS MAL1E by Council Member I7hanuka,seconded by Cauncil
Member Littau, �o authorize and approve the follQwing: {1} discontinue wc�rk on a tree-
planting prc�gram and draft an ordinance incorporating the Tree Committee's other
recommendations fcsr Planning Commission's consideration; and(2)direct staffto draft an
ardinance by the end pf summer with str�ct pratections that strengthens the current
ordinance and allaws staff t� enfc�ree at a level and standard �hat prevents clear cuttin�.
The Vate: Unar�imous Ayes.
ADJQURNMENT
There being no further business at the h�ur of 1 t7:29 p,m., Mayar Munns declared the meetin�;
adj ourned.
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