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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4(a)--Approve City Council MinutesCITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton(a, cityofredding.org Shk to., y' leik 9(29/2425 stiptongcityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes. Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025; 2025; and Regular Meeting of September Attachments Meeting — Closed Session of September 2, 2025; Special Meeting — Closed Session of September 16, 16, 2025. ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of September 2, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of September 16, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025 WI Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 2, 2025, 5:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Audette participated telephonically. 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. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:02 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:03 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organization: Redding Peace Officers' Association — Miscellaneous Employees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations: (1) Local 1934 International Association of Fire Fighters (2) United Public Employees of California - Redding Fire Management Unit Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT - CITY MANAGER City Attorney Curtis reported that a consensus of the Council voted to appoint Assistant City Manager Steve Bade as Interim City Manager, effective October 4, 2025. The Vote Taken by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:05 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor 0_1101161 Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 09/02/2025 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Tenessa Audette participated telephonically. All votes taken by roll call. 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 Resner. The Invocation was provided by Gordon DeWitt, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PUBLIC COMMENT The following spoke in support of reinstatement of the Shasta SuperMoto's license Agreement: Rhonda Monroe, Mark Monroe, Shiree Cano, Allie Severson, Chris Severson, and Jamie Mobilia. Zackery Scott noted that he was one of the founding members with Mark Monroe and wanted to clear up some misinformation on social media that the Shasta SuperMoto has been a club for 12 years, but it has actually only been 10. Nick Gardner expressed his frustration with decisions by the previous and current City Managers, and also suggested that the City of Redding get rid of the Council -Manager form of government, and institute a Mayor -Council form instead to lead the City of Redding, with an election for the Mayor every two years. Robert Sid opined that: (1) political and non-political leaders should assist the healthcare community in its recruiting efforts; (2) he opposed granting money to a non-profit; and (3) opposed the City Manager appointing his successor. Council Members Dhanuka and Resner reiterated to Mr. Sid and the community that only the City Council makes those decisions related to the hiring of the Interim and permanent City Manager positions. Steve Kohn and Jenny expressed support for City staff and the City's current financial auditing system in place and spoke in opposition to Council Member Audette's social media posts. The following spoke in support of public transparency and performing a forensic audit of the City of Redding's financials: Jay Dunlap, Leslie Sawyer, and Margaret Hansen. Mayor Munns declared his trust of City staff, including City Manager Tippin, Assistant City Manager Bade, City Attorney Curtis, and all of the other City staff. He noted that he has met with City Manager at least 300 times over the last three years, and opined that he does a great job, and further expressed his appreciation for City staff. Delores Lucero advised the Council of her submittal of a public records request relative to Council. Member Audette's budget document shared through social media, and opined that she will not be making any judgements until researching the facts for herself through the public records request. In response to Mr. Sid's earlier public comment, Council. Member Resner provided a brief timeline from when the Council was first made aware of City Manager's wish to retire in 2023. She explained what the process is regarding searching for, selecting, and the hiring of a new City Manager. 09/02/2025 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(b). Adopt Ordinance No. 2682, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 7 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) by adding RMC Chapter 6.42 (Entertainment Zones). Mayor Munns and Mayor Pro Tempore Resner recused themselves from voting on this item due to property ownership within the Entertainment District boundaries. 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). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director, as the City of Redding's Authorized Agents to work with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) for the purpose of executing all required documentation to obtain state and federal disaster funding for a period of three years. 4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the disposition of City of Redding - owned real property at 7251 Eastside Road (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 050-050-010 and 050- 070-008): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-069, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring the property as exempt surplus property, subject to the retention of any existing easements for public service utilities; and (2) find that the activity is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15312 - Surplus Government Property Sales. 4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 91' Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 allocating the remaining, unappropriated funds to complete the Redding Regional Airport Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation Project. 4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following for Request for Proposal No. 5598, Providing Concession to Operate the Public Parking Facility at Redding Regional Airport for the City of Redding: (1) award to LAZ Parking California, LLC; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute the Concession Agreement for operation of the passenger terminal public parking facilities at the Redding Regional Airport; and (3) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5575 — Overhaul Two Transformers at Waldon Substation for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) reject all bids received for Bid Schedule No. 5575; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Goods Purchase and Service Agreement with Delta Star, Inc. for a total cost, including tax, of $257,961.00; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $51,500.00 as a contingency for unforeseen cost escalations; and (4) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 1.5301 — Existing Facilities. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following related to the Lower Salt Creek Trail: (1) accept the Trail Easement Deed for several sections of natural surface trail that route onto Assessor's Parcel Nos. 204-050-044, 204-040-005, and 065-310-009, at no cost; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the deed and any other documents to complete the transaction; and (3) find that the action 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 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. 09/02/2025 4.1l(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Public Works Agreement (Bid Schedule No. 5548) with Northern Valley Flooring for the Redding Library Flooring Replacement Project: (1) approve the First Amendment to Public Works Agreement (C-5548) with Monroy Flooring, Inc. for the Redding Library Flooring Replacement Project; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment. 4.1l(c).Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the acquisition of Public Services Easements at 200 Lake Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 113-330-009) and 2210 Blue Oak Drive (APN 203-220-007) at no cost to the City of Redding; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the acquisitions; and (3) find this action to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15305 — Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. 4.1 l(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5595, (Job No. 2685) Systemic Left Turn Project: (1) award to SnL Group, in the amount of $1,699,833; (2) approve $185,070 for construction contract administration and inspection costs; (3) approve $285,030 for project development costs; (4) approve $170,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amount up to a total of $25,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 — Replacement or Reconstruction. 4.14(a).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.14(a) at the request of Council Member Resner. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, 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 Ordinance No. 2682, and Resolution Nos. 2025-068 through 2025-070, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1. Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution forming Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-25, (Salt Creek 4). Public Works Director Michael Webb provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:51 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the Public Hearing. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed the Public Hearing, and instructed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Following tabulation, City Clerk Tipton announced that one ballot was mailed to the owner of the parcels, and one ballot was received back in favor of formation of SSMD 01-25 (Salt Creek 4), thereby enabling the City Council to proceed. 09/02/2025 t. • A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-071, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,: (a) confirming results of the election of the assessment district; (b) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report for said district; (c) ordering the formation of territory into Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-25 (Salt Creek 4) for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and (d) approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 26, Maintenance Districts, Section 5820, et. seq. and levying and collecting the same for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2025-071 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.2. Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution adding a Tobacco Retail License Fee for the sale of Tobacco and Tobacco products. Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:57 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the Public Hearing. Kristen Schreder thanked Council and staff for their continued efforts and support of this tobacco retail license ordinance to protect the health of the community and especially the youth. The Mayor determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the Public Hearing. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, effective October 2, 2025, approving the addition of a Tobacco Retail License fee in the amount of $1,176.63 per retailer, to the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Services Charges related to the sale of tobacco and tobacco products. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2025-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(d). Lease Agreement with the County of Shasta for real property located at 7251 Eastside Road. Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco, summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gibilisco noted that the Shasta County Sheriff would use this property to expand and/or extend the County of Shasta's Alternate Custody Program and potentially for construction of a new jail. The following spoke in favor of the Lease Agreement: Steve Kohn, Benjamin Nowain, and Leslie Sawyer. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 09/02/2025 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) approve the Real Property Lease Agreement and Exhibit B - Purchase Agreement for lease/sale of City of Redding -owned real property located at 7251 Eastside Road (APNs 050-050-010 and 050-070-008) to the County of Shasta; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute any documents related to this lease/sale of real property to the County of Shasta; (3) find that the transfer of the land to the County of Shasta serves a valid public purpose in that it enhances public safety and provides positive change to the Sheriff's Alternative Custody Programs; and (4) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15312 - Surplus Government Property Sales. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.6(b). Resolution approving financial assistance for Advance Redding and approving a lease amendment for the Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Drive. Community Services Director Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Steve Kohn opined his support for this agreement, and cautioned that the deferred maintenance is the larger issue and if the proposed sales tax measure fails, he opined that the Civic Auditorium will have to close. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Member Dhanuka stated that although he wants the Civic Auditorium to remain open, as it is a community asset and loved by the public, he suggested only giving half of the grant to Advance Redding now, and then granting the other half once they provide a sustainable future plan. In response to Council Member Dhanuka, Advance Redding Chief Executive Officer Julie Dyer informed the Council that due to the unique contract between Advance Redding and the City of Redding, it will be unable to secure events without approval of this modified agreement. In response to Council Member Audette, Director Menne noted that these funds were originally set aside as land sale funds for the Sheraton property for the specific use of maintaining the Civic Auditorium or completing projects for it, however, the funds could be put toward other uses at Council's direction. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to approve the following actions relative to providing financial assistance to Advance Redding for the operations of the Redding Civic Auditorium: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, changing the initial designation of capital improvements and deferred maintenance to the Civic Auditorium to the purpose of providing a grant to assist with operational expenses at the Civic Auditorium; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Civic Auditorium Lease Agreement (C-5682) with Advance Redding deferring the $5,000 per month lease payments until January 2026; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement with Advance Redding in an amount not to exceed $675,445.27; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2025-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 10th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $675,450 for the Advance Redding assistance grant. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — Dhanuka ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2025-073 and 2025-074 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/02/2025 W 9.8(b). Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2642 to remove Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 18 (Emergency Medical Service First Responder Fee). Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to introduce Ordinance No. 2683, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, repealing Ordinance No. 2642 to remove Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), Chapter 6.18 (Emergency Medical Service First Responder Fee), for first reading, and waived the full reading. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Ordinance No. 2683 is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 9.14(a). Item 4.14(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Resner. Finance Director/City Treasurer to prepare a written response to Council Member Audette's published Redding Budget Findings Report. City Attorney Curtis summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. City Attorney Curtis noted that this was on consent to make sure this is actually what the Council was looking for in terms of the report, and if not, then to give alternative direction. For the purposes of this report, the City Manager is abstaining from any input or review and the document will be provided through the City Attorney's office. Council Member Resner wanted to ensure that the City issues a press release at the same time that Council receives the report, and have it posted on the City's website as well. Ben Nowain spoke in support, and expressed frustration with Council Member Audette's independent budget document, and her opposition to the proposed sales tax increase that is initiated by citizens, not City staff. Delores Lucero opined that Council Member Audette is expressing her concerns with the City's finances without evidence. Leslie Sawyer expressed support of Council Member Audette and her financial budget document and opined that a forensic financial audit needs to be done before the City Manager retires. David Hallagan supported the Finance Director providing a response to Council Member Audette's allegations concerning the City Manager and the Finance Department, noting that a thorough review needs to be done by the Finance Director to protect the city from legal liability and, if appropriate based on the results, to safeguard the reputation of the City's Finance Department and the City Manager and ensure a fair outcome for all parties. Council Member Audette requested that the response be presented at a future Council meeting for discussion. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Members Dhanuka and Resner, Finance Director Greg Robinett advised the Council that it is within their jurisdiction to direct staff to hire an independent audit firm, at the cost of approximately $1.50,000, however, a formal audit review would take a substantial amount of time due to staff limitations and current audit cycle preparations. 09/02/2025 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to: (1) authorize the request for the City Treasurer/Finance Director to prepare a written response to Council Member Tenessa Audette's published Redding Budget Findings document for Council's review; (2) authorize staff to release a response via: (a) direct communication with Council; (b) issuance of a press release; (c) publishing the response on the City of Redding's website; and (3) direct the City Treasurer/Finance Director to present the response for discussion at a future Council Meeting, at least a week after release of the response to Council and the public. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 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 at a future Council Meeting to present a list of funds that could potentially be reallocated to the City of Redding's General Fund. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:09 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 09/02/2025 107 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 16, 2025, 5:30 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka is absent. 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. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:31 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 5:44 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit; (2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. Jack Munns, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 09/16/2025 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 16, 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, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka was absent. 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 Patrick A. Blewett, Executive Dean, Simpson University. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Resolution honoring City Manager Barry Tippin for distinguished service to the City of Redding. Nick Gardner spoke in opposition to Mr. Tippin's tenure at the City of Redding. Steve Kohn and Mark Mezzano thanked Mr. Tippin for his leadership, time, and service with the City of Redding. Mayor Munns read out loud and presented City Manager Tippin with a draft resolution to be prepared and given to him at a later date. He thanked Mr. Tippin for his leadership to the City of Redding and its citizens. Mr. Tippin expressed his frustration with ending his career with a Council Member attacking his character, however, he thanked the City Council, staff, his wife and family, and his Executive Assistant Camile Woodstrom, for a very successful and full career with the City of Redding. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Littau, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Barry Tippin for distinguished service to the City of Redding. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka Resolution No. 2025-075 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2B. Danny Orloff, Visit Redding Tourism Marketing Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation, providing a quarterly report regarding tourism marketing and promotion efforts for the City of Redding, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. Willie Smith Operations Manager with Christian Church Homes provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying an update on past, present, and future projects and activities in the City of Redding. She invited the City Council to attend the Ribbon Cutting event for its new Piper Way project to be held on October 1, 2025. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 09/16/2025 109 2D. Ryan Richardson, Executive Director, Superior California Economic Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an annual update on activities. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Kohn expressed opposition to Council Member Audette's budget document. Leslie Sawyer opined her opposition to the Council and urged them to spend time reviewing Council Member Audette's budget documents. Lance Law asked Council for assistance regarding a large homeless issue behind the Crown Estates Subdivision. Janet Chapman thanked staff and Council for their ongoing support of the many micro -shelter, and housing projects to house the underserved population such as the elderly. Nick Gardner invited Council and the public to listen to his radio show entitled Poke the Hornet's Nest on KCNR 1460.com Todd Jones thanked Council and City staff for their continued participation with Visit Redding and the Chamber of Commerce. 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 August 19, 2025; Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025; and Special Meeting of August 22, 2025. 4(b). Adopt Ordinance No. 2683, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, repealing Ordinance No. 2642 to remove Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 6.1.8 (Emergency Medical Service First Responder Fee) from RMC Title 7 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations). 4(c). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2 for the period of August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, in the amount of $31,853,481.28; (2) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period of July 20, 2025, through August 2, 2025, in the amount of $3,047,318.31; and (3) Payroll Register No. 4 for the period of August 3, 2025, through August 16, 2025, in the amount of. $3,096,937.71; for a summary total of $ 37,997,737.30. 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). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Schedule of Administrative Fines thereby adding administrative fines for violations of the Redding Municipal Code relating to violations of the Tobacco Retail License ordinance. 4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City of Redding as an applicant for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Service's Fiscal Year 2025 State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program in an amount up to $250,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant. 09/16/2025 110 4.3(b). Authorize and approve the purchase of Microsoft Licenses and/or software products on the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement No. 8084445 between Dell as reseller and the City of Redding (City), on behalf of City Departments, as deemed necessary, through the proper purchasing procedures, for routine expenditures not -to -exceed the requesting department's fiscal year budgeted amount for said items. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions related to Bid Schedule No. 5615 — Three - Phase, Pad -Mounted Distribution Transformers for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) award the contract to General Pacific, Inc., in the amount of $1,258,570.97; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually, through September 30, 2029, subject to mutual agreement, with all terms and conditions unchanged and pricing adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve up to $503,430 per fiscal year as a contingency to address unforeseen costs. 4.5(b). Authorize and approve award of Bid Schedule No. 5631 — Furnish and Deliver Pad - Mounted Distribution Switches for the Redding Electric Utility to Anixter, Inc., in the amount of $221,256.75. 4.5(c). Authorize and approve the following actions related to the Long -Term Parts, Services, and Inspections Agreement, (C-5661), with Siemens Energy Inc., for repairs at the City of Redding Power Plant: (1) approve Change Order No. 50 to upgrade the Lube Oil System Variable Frequency Drives for Generating Unit 5, in an amount not -to -exceed $435,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and change orders necessary to complete the project; and (3) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). 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. 4.1.1(b).Accept an update relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package Public Works projects. 4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept the Piper Way improvements pursuant to Site Development Permit SDP -2020-01714 as satisfactorily complete; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting Piper Way and utility improvements for maintenance and operation and accept the dedication to the public for street and public services pursuant to Parcel Map No. 2023- 00344. 4.1.1(d). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5 62 1, Redding Electric Utility Power Plant Maintenance Office Building: (1) award to Gifford Construction Inc., in the amount of $3,1.52,000; (2) approve an additional $513,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $345,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $1.62,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment; (5) approve $315,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (6) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; and (7) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 1.5301 — Existing Facilities and Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures. **City Clerk's Note — A bid protest was received by Michael Roberts Construction and both the protest and City Attorney's response was provided to Council and the public prior to the Council meeting, and hard copies were made available in the City Clerk's Office and at the Council meeting. 4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposal (RFP) Schedule No. 5569, Cardlock Fuel Purchases: (1) award RFP to Ed Staub & Sons through August 31, 2028; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to extend the contract annually, if mutually agreeable, through August 31, 2030. 09/16/2025 III A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka Ordinance No. 2683, and Resolution Nos. 2025-075 through 2025-078 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Munns left Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 7:22 p.m. 9.10(a).City of Redding's Year -End Budget Review and associated Resolution for Fiscal Year Ended 2025. Finance Director Greg Robinette summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Leslie Sawyer opined her opposition to the approval of the City of Redding's Year -End Budget document. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Year -End Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 83rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 increasing appropriations by $7,354,390.00. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka Resolution No. 2025-079 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk's Office. 9.1.1(f).Oral report regarding City of Redding Public Works' Streets Division update. Public Works Director Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.11(g),Identify the impact to the General Fund if an additional $10 million annually was redirected for street maintenance. City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 09/16/2025 112 FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with a report for discussion and consideration of options, if any, at its next meeting on October 7, 2025, regarding the terms and conditions of both the Amended and Restated Civic Auditorium Lease Agreement (C-5682) and the executed Grant Agreement (C-10981) with Advance Redding. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 9:38 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 09/16/2025