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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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