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Home My WebLink About _ 4(a)--Approve City Council MinutesI T Y O F ' F 0 R N i AV j CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton(a, cityofredding.org Shk to., leik $/8/2425 stiptongcityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes. Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting of August 4, 2025; and Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025. Attachments "Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting of August 4, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025 ME . Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 4, 2025, 5:15 PM The meeting was called to order at 5:20 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, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Audette. The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:30 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:16 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 2A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Adams v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2: 20-cv-01610-TLN-DMC Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 2B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: 7251 Eastside Road; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 050-050-010 and 050- 070-008 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and County of Shasta Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Steve Kohn and Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson opined their support. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 2C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Manager Saelee Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit; (2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit; and (3) Redding Peace Officers' Association — Miscellaneous Employees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. PRESENTATIONS Julie Dyar, Executive Director of Advanced Redding, highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, regarding the state of the Redding Civic Auditorium, its 55 -year anniversary, and the many updates/improvements needed. Eric Hyatt spoke in support. 08/04/2025 tv. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Sid spoke regarding an Open House. 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 July 15, 2025; and Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025. 4.1(a). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for Senate Bill 346 (Durazo) which requires short-term rental facilitators to provide the address of a short-term rental listing at the request of a local agency to allow for audit authority for transient occupancy taxes. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following related to the purchase of one vacuum truck for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) authorize the purchase through Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME), using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $624,468.83, including all applicable taxes and fees; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, tariffs, terms, and policy changes as needed up to a total of $25,000. 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the City of Redding's application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $950,000, for vegetation management and reduction of fuel loads on City of Redding -owned properties for a project known as the City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project. 4.6(b). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for South City Park: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a deed restriction; and (2) find that this activity is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. 4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-7412) with Morrison Structures, Inc. for the Sacramento Drive Bridge at Olney Creek Replacement Project: (1) approve the Third Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract in the amount of $291,054.02 for a total not -to -exceed fee of $574,095.93; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment; and(3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments not -to -exceed $50,000. 4.11(b).Approve and authorize the purchase of residential carts, commercial containers, lids and roll off boxes, on an as -needed basis, utilizing the Sourcewell and HGACBuy Cooperative contract pricing for a total amount not -to -exceed $1,230,000 for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27. 4.1 l(c).Authorize and approve the following actions to approve increases to the project budget in the amount of $220,000 for the completion of Bid Schedule No. 5357, City Hall Fire Alarm Replacement Project, as outlined below for additional project costs: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding; (2) approving and adopting the 4th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating an additional $220,000; (3) increase of $83,000 to the construction management budget, bringing the construction management total to $112,000; and (4) increase of $137,000 to the construction contingency budget, bringing the construction contingency budget to $152,000. 08/04/2025 !. • 4.1l(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5609 Canter Court Sewer Project: (1) award to Axner Excavating Inc. in the amount of $273,456; (2) approve an additional $89,500 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $142,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $40,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $25,000. 4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5614 (Job No. 9944), Redding Regional Airport Passenger Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project: (1) award to Tullis, Inc., in the amount of $835,360; (2) Approve $155,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) Approve $115,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $168,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $25,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. 4.11(f). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5606 (Project No. STADM23026), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2025: (1) award to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,630,457; (2) approve $239,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $196,200 for project development costs; (4) approve $163,100 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; (6) approve the project design plans, specifications, and special provisions; and (7) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301(c) — Existing Facilities. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2025-058 and 2025-059 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding the Quartz Hill Subdivision Development. Assistant City Manager Bade summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2024-25 Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "Quart Hill Subdivision Development — Transparency, Is It Clear?" regarding the City of Redding's (City) planned development on City -owned property consisting of approximately 113 -acres of undeveloped land in Northwest Redding, identified as 850 Quartz Hill Road. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — Dhanuka ABSENT: Council Members — None 08/04/2025 9.1(b). City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding Parking. Public Works Director Michael Webb provided and overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2024-25 Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "Redding's Downtown Paid Parking Program" regarding the operations of the City of Redding's paid parking program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.2(b). Market Street Manor Rehabilitation Financing Agreement. Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Dhanuka expressed his concern with the City of Redding being in the third position and not the second in the loan structure. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to (1) authorize the Mayor to sign the Rehabilitation Financing Agreement with Project Restoration for the redevelopment of 2171 Market Street (Assessor's Parcel No. 102-510-019) that includes a residual receipts loan in the amount of $1,500,000 at one percent for a 20 -year term; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any other documents needed to complete the transaction; (3) find that allocating funding is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and that the rehabilitation project is exempt pursuant to Title 14, Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and (4) find that administrative and management activities, such as allocating funding, are exempt under 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3) administrative and management activities under the National Environmental Policy Act. The construction project has been reviewed for environmental compliance and has been found to be Categorically excluded Subject to Section 58.5 and converts to exempt per Section 58.34(a)(12). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Mayor Munn's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council at a future meeting with a report regarding the Redding Civic Auditorium that will include: (1) options for the $675,000 requested by Advance Redding; and (2) a request for recommendations regarding next steps relative to Advance Redding's Lease Agreement with the City of Redding for the Redding Civic Auditorium. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 7:07 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Jack. Munns, Mayor Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/04/2025 M Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 5, 2025, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:01 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, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau. The Invocation was provided by Mayor Munns PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Kohn opined his opposition to Council Member Audette's media interview opposing a potential sales tax increase initiative and comments made regarding City staff salaries. Tessa Borquez, Upstate California Film Commission, provided Council with an update regarding recent events, and provided copies of its Quarterly Report and Annual Report for Year 2024-25, both incorporated herein by reference. Nick Gardner expressed his opposition to high employee salaries, homelessness, poor condition of streets, run down sports park, updates needed for Benton Airpark, and opined that he will fight the proposed sales tax. 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). Adopt Ordinance No. 2680, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the Rezoning of the Zinco Subdivision (Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 114-050-005 & APN 114-050-006) consisting of 4.42 acres located at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane in the City of Redding (RZ- 2024-00156). 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. In response to Council Member Audette, City Manager Tippin noted that there has not been formal notification received yet that the governor has declared an emergency for Shasta County, however, the work being done to repair the storm drain at the South Bonnyview Boat Ramp as well as at Nur Pon and other parks, will receive some type of reimbursement, possibly up to 50 percent. He also noted that the river level is currently really high, and is delaying the repairs at Nur Pon. Staff are attempting to find out from the Bureau of Reclamation why the levels are so high at this time, so that work can be scheduled after it dries out. 4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the Project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 8/5/2025 Ordinance No. 2680 is on file In the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.12(a).Two Resolutions - Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and calling for placement of the Redding Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Initiative Measure on the ballot in November 2025. City Clerk Tipton summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Audette, City Attorney Curtis advised that staff reports were created prior to his confidential email being sent to City Council that provided information regarding an additional date for an election. He confirmed that the alternate action the Council could take is to place the ballot measure on the City of Redding's next General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Resner, City Manager Tippin confirmed that the proponents of the sales tax measure have expressed their preference for the election date to be Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Council Member Audette made an alternative motion to place the ballot measure on the next general election. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to accept the City Clerk's Certificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition relating to the sufficiency of the number of qualified signatures on an Initiative Measure entitled as an "Initiative Measure For Adoption Of A One Percent (1%) Transaction And Use ("Sales") Tax For Specified City Services"; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, calling for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the City of Redding, and to place the Initiative Measure on the ballot. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munms NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2025-060 and 2025-061 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Dhanuka's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council for consideration at a future Council Meeting with data and potential alternate options to the previously approved Redding Fire Department Lift Assist Fee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:32 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor 0_1101161 Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 8/5/2025