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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City
Manager Steve Bade, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Resner.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, and Joey Carroll, Native American Tradition as a
Karuk Tribal Descendent/Shasta County Interfaith Foram Chair.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address any non-agendized matters.
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 May 20, 2025; and
Special Meeting — Closed Session of June 3, 2025.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 11 for the period May 1, 2025;
through May 31, 2025; in the amount of $3 )6,552,819.49.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2678, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards
for Specific Land Uses) by amending RMC Section 18.43.180 (Short Tenn Rentals),
thereby making changes to the standards for regulation of short-term rentals.
4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2679, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.56
(Community Services Department), all related to the Community Services Department.
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.
4.1(b). Approve contract (C-1618) with Haven Humane Society for the enforcement of Redding
Municipal Code Title 7 (Animal Regulation) through June 30, 2027, in the amount of
$1,036,304.76 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 pending approval of the Fiscal Year
2025-27 Biennial Budget with an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment effective July
1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) ratify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application submitted by the Airports Division
in the amount of $425,765 for the Benton Eastside Taxi -lane and Drainage Project at
Benton Field; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and submit a grant
application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Aeronautics Division
State Matching Grant Program in the amount of $8,515 for the Benton Eastside Taxi -lane
and Drainage project at Benton Field; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
accept and execute a grant agreement for either, or both, the FAA AIP and Caltrans State
Matching Grant for the Benton Eastside Taxi -lane and Drainage Project, and authorize the
City Manager to appropriate grant funds to the project; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2025-
039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the
80th to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $448,173 for project costs.
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4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
negotiate and execute a short-term lease for approximately six months, with Redding Airport
Constructors for City of Redding -owned, Airports Division property located at 3740 Flight
Avenue; and (2) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
4.2(c). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9,2(c) at the request of
Council Member Audette.
4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following related to Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMT)):
(1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
relative to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a) approving the Engineer's
Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the LMDs as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a
Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m., on July 15, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress
Avenue, Redding, California; (c) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, relative to Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) D, E, F, G, H, HI, J, K,
L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, S 1, T, U, V, W, 01 -06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06,
08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13, 02-14, 03-
14, 01-15, 02-16, 03-16, 01-17, 01-19, 02-19, 01-20, 01-22 and 01-23; authorizing the
following: (a) approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the LMDs as
listed above as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., on July
15, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California
regarding the LMDs listed above; (c) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and
collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act
of 1972; and (3) determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject
to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5),
finding that the project is an organizational or administrative activity of governments that
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
4.6(b). Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Aquatic Center Grant:
(1) accept the State of California - Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and
Recreation: Division of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating) Aquatic Center Grant in the
amount of $40,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant
agreement and associated documents with Cal Boating to implement the Aquatic Center
Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 project; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-042, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 81"
Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $40,000 for the Cal Boating
Aquatic Center Grant FY 2024-25.
4.6(c). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the Integrated Climate Adaption
and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program for
the City of Redding Panorama Park Sprayground Project: (1) accept the ICARP Extreme
Heat and Community Resilience Program funds in the amount of $1,995,000 to build heat -
resilient play infrastructure at Panorama Park; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute
the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Agreements, any amendments,
sub -recipient agreements and the associated documentation; and (3) adopt Resolution No.
2025-043, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 82"d Amendment to City of Redding Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating
$1,995,000 in ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program state grant funds
for Panorama Park for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
4.6(d). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.6(d) at the request of
Council Member Audette.
4.9(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-044, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the acceptance of an Alcohol Policing
Partnership grant administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control in the amount of $60,000 for overtime, training, and operating expenses designed
to address alcohol enforcement in the City of Redding; and (2) authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to execute the grant agreement, any associated amendments and
administratively appropriate the funds.
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6.1 Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of
Fees and Service Charges.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:32 p.m, having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the 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 Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued,
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-048, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, adjusting the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Resolution No. 2025-048 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2 Public Hearing to consider information on vacancies, recruitment and retention in
accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3 ) (Assembly Bill 2561).
Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and Personnel Manager Leslie Saelee, highlighted the
Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both
incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 7:05 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the 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 Office of the City
Clerk.
Director Kibler advised that staff had to hand count positions between two systems for this
presentation, so numbers could be off slightly as part-time employees are counted
differently than full-time positions.
In response to Council Member Audette, City Manager Tippin stated that accurate number
of positions are represented in the budget document provided to Council and is available
to the public. Since the City of Redding has a new system, and staff has modified reporting,
numbers should be relatively easier to track in the future.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dbanuka, to accept the report regarding City of Redding vacancies, recruitment and
retention in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561).
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.1(c). Resolution adopting and approving the City of Redding Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years
2025-26 and 2026-27.
City Manager Barry Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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In response to Council Member Audette, City Manager Tippin stated that the financial
reports appear different due to the City of Redding's new software, and staff are continuing
to work within the new software to modify the financial reports in an effort provide a more
macro -detailing of financials as Council requests them.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-049, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, approving and adopting the City of Redding Biennial Budget for Fiscal
Years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027; and (2) find that the general maintenance
activities performed by various City departments on City facilities/equipment over the
course of Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 are categorically exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 -
Existing Facilities.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members — Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members —None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2025-049 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(d). Adopting a tobacco -oriented retailer license ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Stacy Larson, and Management Assistant to the City Manager
Jason Gibilisco, summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in support of a tobacco -oriented retailer license (TRL) ordinance:
Audrey Bull, Cathy Grindstaff, Kristen Schreder, Sofia Gaxiola, Debbie Burkett, Nick
Gardner, Jim Cloney, and Mark Mezzano.
Jaskaron Sahota and Marvir Singh spoke in opposition to a TRL ordinance.
In response to Vice Mayor Littau, Assistant City Attorney Larson stated that Council could
direct staff to research and return to Council with an ordinance to ban all tobacco sales for
the entire City.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, to accept staff's recommendation
as written in the staff report.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to direct staff to return to the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on
July 15, 2025, with a proposed Ordinance for a Tobacco -Orientated Retailer License to
include all tobacco retailers within the City of Redding and prohibit any new Tobacco
Retail licenses within 600 feet of schools.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members—
Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES:
Council Members
— Audette
ABSTAIN:
Council Members—
None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
9.2(c). Item 4.2(c) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member
Audette.
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Economic Development of Shasta
County.
Assistant City Manager Steve Bade highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
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In response to Council Member Audette, Mr. Bade advised that the total amount for the
Agreement is $144,900, confirming the 10 percent reduction in annual funding from the
City of Redding's General Fund portion.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued,
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to approve the following: (1) Consulting and Professional - Agreement (C-2028)
with the Shasta Economic Development Corporation in the annual amount of $144,900 for
Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 pending City Council approval of the City of Redding's
Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Budget; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(d). Item 4.6(d) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member
Audette.
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Community Services Director Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Director Menne and City Manager Tippin related
that the Redding Soccer Park would use the City of Redding's liquor license within the
sports complex boundary, and should any adjustment or changes occur to the Agreement,
staff will return to Council for direction and approval. They expressed appreciation to the
Redding Soccer Park for its collaboration with the City of Redding.
* discussion amongst the Council ensued.
* MOTION WAS NIIADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns. to: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate the final terms of the
Redding Sports Park Lease and Concessions Agreement with the Shasta Regional Soccer
Association (SRSA) for a two-year term with three, one year options, utilizing a net income
split model that provides the City of Redding with 75 percent of all remaining net income
after monthly expenses, and SRSA would keep the remaining 25 percent; and (2) authorize
the Mayor to execute the agreement when complete. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(b). Consider extending the Lateral Signing Incentive for the Redding Police Department
Redding Police Captain Regan Ortega summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Mayor Munns, Captain Ortega noted that there are several recruits and a
couple of laterals that would qualify for these incentives, and confirmed that extensive
background checks are completed prior to hiring.
* discussion amongst the Council ensued.
* MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to approve the following for the City of Redding Police Department (RPD):
(1) extend the lateral signing incentive for an additional 18 months, with a tiered structure
based on prior sworn law enforcement experience: officers with I to 2 years of experience
will receive a $20,000 bonus; those with 2 to 5 years of experience will receive $40,000;
and those with more than 5 years of experience will receive $60,000. The incentive will
continue to be disbursed in three installments: 25 percent upon hire; 50 percent upon
successful completion of RPD's training program; and the remaining 25 percent upon
successful completion of the probationary period. A contract requiring a three-year
commitment to RPD will remain in effect, and lateral officers who voluntarily separate
before fulfilling the fall term will be required to repay the incentive on a prorated basis;
and (2) authorize the City Manager to cancel the incentive, without City Council approval,
due to unforeseen issues, such as budget reductions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.11(c). Item 4.11(c) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member
Audette.
COVID- 19 Economic Stimulus Package Projects Update.
Public Works Director Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Director Webb advised that Council has provided
updates on the consent calendar quarterly since 2020, and confirmed that the intent of the
economic stimulus portion was to award funds to contractors to stimulate the economy by
doing work for the City of Redding, mostly for General Fund facilities. He stated that there
are three projects remaining to be completed.
City Manager Tippin noted that recommendations for use of any remaining f1mds will
return to Council for consideration.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to accept an update relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic
Stimulus Package projects. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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 return to
Council on July 15, 2025, with the City of Redding's Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal
Year 2024-25.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
adjourned.
business at the hour of 9:36 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
,Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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