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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton�a�cityofredding.org ��,.. �'Y �� ������ ,� �� srz����»�� ���, ���►�`k�" � la��o�7a2� stipton@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of October 7, 2025; and Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025. Attachments ^Unof�cial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of October 7, 2025 -Final ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025 112 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 October�, 2025, 4:45 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 arrived at 4:51 p.m. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 4:47 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:01 p.m., Mayor M�unns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT City Manager—Recruitment Pursuant to Government Code Section 549571(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 Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1245 AFL-CIO —Maintenance Pursuant to Government Code Section 549571(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: 6950 Lockheed Drive; Assessor's Parcel No. 056-610-004 Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager Bade Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and CAS Redding, LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 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 6:03 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adj ourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 10/07/2025 114 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:03 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, Interim 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 Dan Conklin, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Redding Fire Departments. PUBLIC COMMENT Nick Gardner shared his support for Interim City Manager Steve Bade, however, raised concerns regarding employee salaries. Maddie Keating asked Council for support regarding the immense stray and feral cat problem and lack of resources within the City of Redding. Dave Hallagan opined support for the local ballot Measure A regarding a sales tax increase. Steve Kohn expressed support for City staff and explained that all public employee salaries can be found through the website Transparent California for public transparency. In response to the public speakers, Mayo�PNo Tempore Resner explained to the public that the State Contr�oller's Office is the most accurate fo�a listing of public employee's wages. Leslie Sawyer stated her appreciation to the Invocator for praying for the REACH 5 helicopter crew injured this week, and spoke in opposition for the local ballot Measure A regarding a sales tax increase. 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 September 2, 2025; Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025; Special Meeting — Closed Session of September 16, 2025; and Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025. 4.1(a). Aeeept update regarding the proclamation declaring a loeal emergency due to flooding and, pursuant to Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency. 4.1(b). Approve and authorize the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 6155 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park Lot 12 (Assessor's Parcel No. 054-260- 004) to Teehnisoil Industrial Inc.: (1)approve the First Amendment and Reinstatement to the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement(C-10825) for approximately 25.41 acres of City of Redding (City)-owned property, thereby extending the due diligence period and closing escrow by January 9, 2026; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a11 related doeuments needed to complete the transaetion; and (3) find the sale of the City-owned property is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Aet Guidelines Section 15312 (surplus Government Property Sales). 4.1(c). This item was rrzoved to the Regular Calendar as item number 91(c) at the request of Council Members Audette and Resne�. 09/16/2025 115 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-080, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 re-appropriating the state grant funds in the amount of $0; (2) find that appropriating grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. Each project has been individually evaluated for CEQA compliance; and (3) find that appropriating grant funding is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3)and each of the projects has been reviewed and is exempt from further federal environmental review requirements. 49(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment (C-10028) to the contract with Emergency Vehicle Outfitting Company in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000, annually, for two years for outfitting vehicles with the needed equipment. 4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-081, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, terminating the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that the emergency conditions necessitating waiver of competitive bidding in order to procure immediate repair of the water system has concluded. 4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the purchase of one 2026 Caterpillar 910 Loader for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $247,254.83 incl�uding a11 applicable taxes and fees; and(2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of$30,000. 4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Magnums Area Remote Sewer Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the Magnums Area Remote Sewer Project as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074. 4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5497, Cypress Pump Station Facility: (1) award to RTA Construction, Inc. in the amount of$3,713,625; (2) approve an additional$489,$50 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $910,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $371,000 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$50,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, and Secrion 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 4.ll(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Girvan Road Over Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Proj ect: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the Girvan Road Over 01ney Creek Bridge Replacement Project as described, thereby satisfying the reguirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074. 4.11(�.Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5551 Cascade Racquet Club Mutual Water Company Water Main Project: (1)award to Zeis Construction in the amount of $419,177; (2) approve an additional $193,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $35,000 far project development costs; (4) approve $50,000 for construction contingency funding, (5) authorize the Interim City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management ar eonstruetion contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; (6) accept California State Water Resources Control Board grant funds of$1,067,509 for the project; and('7)fmd that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities and Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 10/07/2025 116 4.11(g).Authorize and approve an increase in the amount of $150,000 to the Redding Regional Airport Passenger Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, Bid Schedule No. 5614 (Job No. 9944), to complete unforeseen issues identified during construction bringing the construction contingency cost total to $318,000. 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 Resolution Nos. 2025-080 and 2025-081 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Munns stated item 9.15(a) will be inoved the beginning of the Regular Calenda�. 9.15(a).Resolution approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Police Officers Association- Miscellaneous Unit. Personnel Director Kari Kibler highlighted 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 adopt Resolution No. 2025-082, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Redding Police Officers Association — Miscellaneous Unit for a one-year term effective October 8, 2025, through July 31, 2026, one year from expiration of the current MOU. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and M�unns NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—None Resolution No. 2025-082 is on file in the Of�ce of the City Clerk 9.1(c). Item 41(c) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette. Interim City Manager Bade highlighted the Report to City Couneil (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Littau recused himself from voting on this item due to aceeptanee of a campaign donation by the Redding Rancheria. In response to questions from Council Members Audette and Resner, City Attorney Curtis and Finance Director Greg Robinett explained that the $3.2 million payment from the Rancheria's Health Village Project is calculated to reflect the amount in lieu of taxes, so the payment is provided up front instead of over time. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 10/07/2025 117 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign the Master Service Agreement with the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the Distribution Utility Services Agreement (DUSA) with the Redding Rancheria Utility Corporation (RRUCO); and (3) make a determination this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members—None RECUSE: Council Members—Littau ABSENT: Council Members—None 9.1(d). Resolution approving the transfer of funds into the City of Redding General Fund. Management Assistant Jason Gibilisco provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to several Council Members, Finance Director Greg Robinett explained that the Council has the option to determine if they would rather have the funds not be transferred to the General Fund, and instead be kept in the General Capital Projects Fund to be earmarked for Stillwater Business Park infrastructure needs, noting that the General Capital Projects Fund accrues interest, and the General Fund does not. In response to Council Member Audette, Finance Director Robinett and Interim City Manager Bade noted that there is an effort to clean up several City Policies, including Policy No. 1901 (Disposition of City-owned Real Property) to properly reflect current practices. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns,to: (1)adopt Resolution No. 2025-083, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 13ti�' Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $550,000 to Stillwater Business Park infrastruct�ure; and(2) direct staff to not transfer $2,890,000 of property proceeds from General Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and M�unns NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—None Resolution No. 2025-083 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk 9.2(b). Oral report from the Airports 1Vlanager providing a City of Redding Airports Division update. Airports Manager Andrew Solsvig 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 formal action on this informational item. 9.2(c). Agreement with World Triathlon Corporation to host triathlon events. Interim City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, noting that this wi11 be an economic driver far our community with potentially over 1,500 participants. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. At the Council's direction, Finance Director Gregory Robinett agreed to provide Council with an off-agenda memorandum with the approximate costs of hosting the event as soon as they have some information to provide. 10/07/2025 118 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Host Venue Agreement (Agreement) with World Triathlon Corporation to hold an event in the City of Redding in August 2026, August 2027, and August 2028; (2) accept the Letter of Commitment of Financial Support for the duration of the Agreement from Choose Redding, (3) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Partnership Agreement with Choose Redding and upon City Attorney approval, execute the Partnership Agreement; and(4) conditional upon City Attorney approval, authorize the Mayor to execute the Host Venue Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY REGARDING ITEM 9.5(a). At the hour of 7:26 p.m.,the Joint Meeting of the RJPFA and City Council commenced to discuss RJPFA item no. 4.2 and City Council item no. 9.5(a). Council Menzber Dhanuka left Chambers at 7:29 p.m. and retu�ned at 7:31 p.nt. 9.5(a). Extension of Redding Electric Utility's Revolving Credit Agreement with US Bank. Redding Electric Utility Assistant Director Joe Bowers provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Littau, Mr. Bowers noted that it took several months go get approval in 2020, therefore, it would be difficult in an emergency to have to apply for a loan if this Agreement was not extended. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, to approve the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (C-8717), Exhibit F — Notice of Extension, between U.S. Bank National Association, the City of Redding, and the Redding Joint Powers Financing A�uthority, on behalf of Redding Electric Utility to: (1)extend the revolving credit agreement through October 29,2028,at an estimated annual cost of $75,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and Director of Finance/City Treasurer, or their designees, to execute all necessary documents and take any actions related to the extension. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. The Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority was adjourned at'7:40 p.m. 9.6(a). Terminating financial assistance (C-109$1) and lease amendment (C-5682) for Advance Redding's operations of the Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Drive. Community Services Director Travis M�nne summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Resner expressed her concerns with a campaign donation being made to the citizen-led ballot Measure A in the spring, opining that had the Council been aware, the decision to approve the advance funding may have been a different outcome. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no formal action on this item. A consensus of the City Council asked Direetor Menne, during the lease negotiation, to structure the lease to include a repayment option for the $675,000 grant, if a funding source is identified. Mayor Munns left Chambers at 8:1 S p.m. and retuNned at 8:1�p.m. 9.11(h).Groundwater Transfer and Facilities Cost-Sharing Agreement and Emergency Tntertie Agreement with Bella Vista Water District. Public Works Direetor Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Couneil(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. 10/07/2025 119 John Cook spoke in support. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to: (1) approve the Groundwater Transfer and Facilities Cost-Sharing Agreement and the Emergency Intertie Agreement with Bella Vista Water District for future water transfers; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Groundwater Trans�er Agreement and Emergency Intertie Agreement; and(3) find that the action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council at the earliest possible meeting date following the Redding Rancheria's payment for its Health Village Project received into the General Fund with a report and options for consideration regarding where Council can direct staff to allocate the funds. At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to ret�urn to Council with the current City of Redding nepotism policy for review and to include options related to Council's ability to appoint family members to participate on various Agency Boards and Commissions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:48 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adj ourned. APPROVED: Jack Munns, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 10/07/2025