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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITEM NO. 4(a)
- Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 2, 2025
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SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025; Special Meeting -
Closed Session of December 2, 2025; Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025; Special Meeting -
Closed Session of December 3, 2025,(City Manager Recruitment); Continued Special Meeting —
Closed Session from December 3, 2025, held on December 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m.; Special Meeting
of December 4, 2025, (The Peaks Subdivision Appeal); Special Meeting — Closed Session of
December 11, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 16, 2025; Regular Meeting
of December 16, 2025; and Special Meeting — of December 26, 2025.
Attachments
"Unofficial Minutes
- Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025 - Final
"Unofficial Minutes
- Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 2, 2025
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- Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025 - Final
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- Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 3, 2025
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- Continued Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 4, 2025
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- The Peaks Special Meeting of December 4, 2025 - Final
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- Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 11, 2025
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- Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 16, 2025
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- Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025 - Final
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- Special Meeting - of December 26, 2025 - Final
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 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 Management Analyst Kristen McGee.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Resner.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal
Descendant/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair; and Joey Carroll, Native American Flute.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Laurie Baker, Chief Executive Officer of the Redding Tourism Marketing Group, and
General Manager of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, provided an update
regarding its staffing, tourism, and marketing efforts within the City of Redding, and a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner expressed frustration with the Mayor for not letting Council Member Audette
present her PowerPoint presentation at a previous meeting, opposed the Mayor's previous
statements regarding unfunded liabilities, and opined his opposition to CalPERS' financial losses
being funded by taxpayers.
Margaret Cantrell and Tim Saunders demanded an outside financial audit of the City of Redding's
finances.
Jeff Ervin requested that the Council adopt a rent stabilization ordinance to assist the residents of
the Redwood Mobile Home park.
Leslie encouraged the community to participate in public Council meetings, and opposed the
denial of Council Member Audette to provide her financial PowerPoint at a previous Council
meeting, and expressed frustration with the lack of a financial oversight committee topic on the
agenda.
In response to Council Member Dr. Dhanuka's question, Interim City Manager Bade confirmed
that the Financial Oversight Committee formation topic will be on the December 2, 2025, Council
agenda for consideration.
Council Member Audette left the room at 6:20 p.m. and returned at 6:22 p.m.
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 October 21, 2025;
Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025; Special Meeting of October 22, 2025; and Special
Meeting — Closed Session of October 30, 2025; Special Meeting — Closed Session of
November 4, 2025; and Regular Meeting of November 4, 2025.
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4(b). Second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 2685, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction),
Chapter 16.02 (Building Code) by amending Section 16.02.010 (California Building Code
Adopted); Chapter 16.03 (Residential Code) by amending Section 16.03.010 (California
Residential Code Adopted); Chapter 16.04 (Mechanical Code) by amending Section
16.04.010 (California Mechanical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.05 (Plumbing Code) by
amending Section 16.05.010 (California Plumbing Code Adopted); Chapter 16.06
(Electrical Code) by amending Section 16.06.010 (California Electrical Code Adopted);
Chapter 16.07 (Energy Code) by amending Section 16.07.010 (California Energy Code
Adopted); Chapter 16.08 (Green Building Code) by amending Section 16.08.010
(California Green Building Code Adopted); and Chapter 16.09 (Housing Code) by
amending Section 16.09.010 (International Property Maintenance Code Adopted), relating
to adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, introduced at the November
4, 2025, City Council meeting.
4(c). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 4, for the period of October 1, 2025, through
October 31, 2025, in the amount of $47,570,382.53; (2) Payroll Register No. 7, for the
period of September 14, 2025 , through September 27, 2025, in the amount of
$3,082,234.09; (3) Payroll Register No. 8, for the period of September 28, 2025, through
October 11, 2025, in the amount of $3,011,136.09; and (4) Payroll Register 9, for the
period of October 12, 2025, through October 25, 2025, in the amount of $2,983,756.36; for
a summary total of $53,663,752.71.
4(d). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9(d) at the request of Council
Member Tenessa Audette.
4(e). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9(e) at the request of Council
Member Tenessa Audette.
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). Accept 2025-26 Choose Redding Lodging Annual Report.
4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Real
Property Lease Agreement (C-10985) with County of Shasta, located at 7251 Eastside
Road (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 050-050-010 and 050-070-008), to allow for grazing;
(2) authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Real Property Lease
Agreement; and (3) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15312 - Surplus
Government Property Sales.
Council Member Audette noted that any community members with questions can contact
Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco for any questions regarding the
agreement.
The following spoke in opposition: Carla Read, Christopher Enriquez, Paul Shrum, Adam
Sigurson, Scott, and Chris Begley.
Steve Kohn spoke in support of allowing grazing on the property for fire mitigation
purposes.
Additional discussion amongst Council. Member Resner, City Attorney Curtis, and
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan ensued relative to the City versus
County's rezoning and approval processes.
4.6(a). Approve and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department's submittal of a
Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not -to -exceed $500,000 to provide
funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at
multiple river access locations.
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4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5628, Turtle
Bay to Downtown Gap Completion Project: (1) reject the apparent low bid by Sunrise
Excavating as nonresponsive, and award the project to the second lowest bidder S.T.
Rhoades Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,797,056; (2) an additional $230,000 to
cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $585,200 for project
development costs; (4) approve $179,800 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
$75,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301(e) — Existing Facilities.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the purchase of one Autocar
ACX64, 4 -axle Front Load truck for the Solid Waste Utility Division: (1) authorize the
purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing from Dobbs Peterbilt, with a net delivered
cost of $513,918.55, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, and changes to the terms, 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 related to the purchase of one 2025
Caterpillar 920 Loader for the City of Redding's Streets Division: (1) authorize the
purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $263,414.92
including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
approve future pricing adjustments, and changes to the terms, as needed, due to inflation
and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Littau, 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. 2685 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. This item was removed from the agenda at the department's request.
Public Hearing to consider Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Health
and Safety), to align with updates to the 2025 California Fire Code.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9(d). Item 4(d) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Treasurer's Reports.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette's question regarding the California Asset
Management Program (CAMP) funds, Finance Director Robinett provided background
information on how the various funds are utilized to ensure the maximum return on
investments.
A discussion amongst Council Member and Director Robinett ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for July, August, and September
2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9(e). Item 4(e) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports.
Finance Director Robinett highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council member Audette's request to receive this report monthly instead of
quarterly, Director Robinett confirmed that this will be provided to the Council at its
second meeting monthly.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the months
of July, August, and September 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(d). Recreational use of Nitrous Oxide within the City of Redding.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibiliseo highlighted the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Julie Winter spoke in support of removing nitrous oxide gas from being sold in retail smoke
shops, and ceded the rest of her public comment time to Redding Neurologist Dr. Karen
Garnaas, MD.
Dr. Garnaas provided information related to the many health issues associated with the
recreational overuse of Nitrous Oxide gas, historically known as whippets, which has been
industrialized and is currently sold in smoke shops, being utilized for a quick high. She
explained that this is a toxin to the nervous system and is very dangerous.
Police Chief Brian Barrer spoke in support of an ordinance to ban recreational use.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to: (1) accept the report on nitrous oxide use; and (2) direct staff to return
to Council with an ordinance to ban recreational use of Nitrous Oxide in the City of
Redding for consideration at a future Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.4(a). Update regarding Emerging Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Concepts.
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan summarized the Report to the City Council
(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation along with. MIG Consultant Dan
Amsden, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to: (1) accept the Emerging Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Concepts
presentation; and (2) authorize staff to move forward with the next steps in the Redding
Riverfront Specific Plan update process that includes developing draft specific plan
language and initiating the environmental review process. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(a). Item 4.6(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Community Services Department's submittal of a Boating Access
Program grant application in an amount not -to -exceed $500,000 to provide funding
assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river
access locations.
Community Services Director Travis Menne provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette's concerns related to the hiring of additional staff,
Director Menne explained that this is the third time applying for this grant, with cuts made
previously due to lack of funding. He noted that this grant would enable the hiring of a
three-person crew, with the position control already included in the budget, however,
without a funding source attached at this time, these would be classified as full-time
temporary employees, and these positions would be eliminated if a funding source is not
secured.
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A discussion amongst Council Member Audette, Finance Director Robinett, and Director
Menne ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to approve and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department's
submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not -to -exceed
$500,000 to provide funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and
maintenance at multiple river access locations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).City of Redding General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
September 2025.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Audette expressed concerns and encouraged the Council to not accept
this report.
Leslie defended Council Member Audette for expressing her concerns with the City's
finances, and opined her frustration with Finance Director Robinett, and asked that all
budget meetings be public.
A robust discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Interim City Manager Bade noted that he and Finance Director Robinett have discussed
ways to reset the budget by looking at staffing, facilities and/or property, and programs
provided.
Council Member Resner noted that the recommendation was to accept the report, it is not
about the budget itself.
Director Robinett says that he would need Council or the City Manager to tell him what
they want the revenue assumptions to be.
Another robust discussion amongst the Council Members ensued.
Director Robinett confirmed that department revenues will be discussed at the first budget
workshop if that is the direction given by the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) accept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
September 30, 2025; and (2) requested staff to return to Council on December 18, 2025, to
hold the first of several Special Meeting Budget Workshops to discuss rolling back the
City's General Fund to a 2018 budget baseline so that Council can decide priorities,
evaluate assets, closures, salary cuts, with everything on the table for discussion.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:46 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jack Munns, Mayor
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
December 2, 2025, 5:45 PM
The meeting was called to order 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Munns announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed
Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:46 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:54 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: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Unrepresented Public Employee: City Attorney
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 6:01 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting
adjourned.
Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 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 II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Fire
Departments.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1 D. Selection of the City of Redding Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore, for a one-
year term from December 2, 2025, to December 1, 2026.
Mayor Munns summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein
by reference.
Council Member Audette expressed her wish to follow the past tradition of the Mayor to
be the Council Member with the highest votes received in the last election.
Council Member Resner relayed her experience as a past Mayor and explained the
extensive commitment of time and effort needed to serve as Mayor of the City of Redding.
A robust discussion amongst the Council ensued, with several motions made by Council
Members. City Attorney Curtis and City Clerk Tipton relayed which motions were to be
voted upon, with the below motion ultimately adopted by a majority of the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to appoint Mike Littau to serve as the Mayor, Dr. Paul Dhanuka to serve
as Vice Mayor, and Erin Resner to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term
expiring December 2026.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Munns, Littau, Resner
NOES: Council Members — Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Appreciation Gavel by Mayor Mike Littau to Mayor Emeritus Jack
Munns in honor and appreciation of his service as the City of Redding's Mayor from
December 2024 to December 2025, and thanked him for his time of service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for a forensic audit of the City of Redding's finances, and
her distrust for the current Finance Director.
Patricia Davis opined her excitement for the new downtown development, however, asked Council.
to review the downtown parking plan and create more free parking.
Tawney Cowell, Shasta Roller Hockey League President, provided an update on activities, and
thanked the City for its partnership at the Redding Sports Park while working on a long-term plan.
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The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
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). Authorize and approve the following: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, partially terminating the Emergency repair work
at South Bonnyview Storm Drain and Parkview Sewer Siphon; and (2) pursuant to Public
Contract Code Section 25050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that the
emergency conditions necessitating the waiver of competitive bidding in order to procure
immediate repairs of the South Bonnyview Boat Launch access road and Parkview Sewer
Siphon has concluded.
4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Community Development
Block Grant -Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program: (1) adopt Resolution No.
2025-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, acknowledging Piper
Way Senior Apartments Project is complete pursuant to City of Redding requirements and
the Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing
Program Guidelines; (2) find that adopting a completion resolution is not considered a
project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) find that adopting a
completion resolution is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title
24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
4.11(a).Award the lowest competitive bids for Bid Schedule No. 5652, Rock and Mineral Products
to Tullis, Inc., J.F. Shea Construction, Dan Palmer Trucking, Inc., and Axner Excavating,
Inc., for the annual purchase of rock, asphalt, and mineral aggregates at an estimated total
cost of $450,000.
4.1.1(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract
(C-8541) (Contract) for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project: (1) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment to Consultant and Professional
Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for additional engineering and
environmental services for an amount of $680,150, increasing the total contract amount to
$7,757,090; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract
amendments not- to -exceed a total of $200,000.
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, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2025-088 and 2025-089 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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6.1. Rezoning Application (RZ-2025-01027), by the City of Redding, regarding proposed
amendments to the City of Redding's Zoning Ordinance.
Planning and Community Development Manager Lily Toy summarized the Report to the
City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
The hour of 7:10 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Raghu Malladi, developer and owner of Malladi Homes, opined support for the proposed
zoning ordinance, however expressed concern with the size of the square foot requirements
outlined for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and requested that manufactured homes be
included in the 1,000, to 1,200 square -foot limits, to allow owners to have access to more
loan programs for financing.
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In response to Council Member Audette, Ms. Toy advised that state requirements allow up
to a maximum of 1,200 -square -feet for ADUs. Prior to 2020, the City had an ordinance
that established ADUs with a maximum of 1,000 -square -feet in order to keep lots from
becoming over crowded.
John Pruett expressed opposition to ADUs being built in his neighborhood because he
believes there is overcrowding in his subdivision.
Mayor Littau determined that no other speakers present wished to address this matter and
closed the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council, Ms. Toy informed Council that to qualify as an ADU, it has to have
a full kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. She confirmed that Council can adjust the
maximum size of the ADU in today's ordinance review.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2686, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), all relating to clean-up
and updating of the Zoning Code, for first reading by title only and waived the full reading:
(a) Section 18.15.030: Remove lot size requirements that pertain to creation of accessory
dwelling units; (b) Section 18.30.20: Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (c) Section
18.31.020; Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as
permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (d) Section 18.32.020; Incorporate
accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the
Use Classification table; (e) Section 18.33.020; Incorporate accessory dwelling units and
junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (f)
Section 18.33.050; Update related text to ensure compliance with objective development
standards relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units; (g)
Section 18.40.120; Modify trash enclosure requirements to address organic waste recycling
and comply with State law; (h) Section 18.41.040: Update parking requirements relating
to accessory dwelling units; (i) Section 18.41.100; Correct previous deletion of alternative
screening and revise height of vegetation within vision triangle for consistency; 0) Section
18.42.030: Correct reference regarding temporary on-site real estate development signs;
(k) Section 18.43.020; Eliminate tents as an accessory structure; (1) Section 18.43.140:
Amend regulations relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
to bring the ordinance into compliance with State law; (m) Section 18.60.020: Add junior
accessory dwelling unit as a new residential housing type; (n) Section 18.61.020: Add
definitions for "living area" and "primary dwelling"; (2) authorize the City Attorney to
prepare, and the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; (3) made
the finding that adoption of the ordinance is, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378, exempt from
environmental review, because the passage of the proposed ordinance is not a "project"
according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, is
not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review; and (4) adjust the maximum
ADU size to 1,025 -square -feet.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Ordinance No. 2686 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
6.2. Rezoning Application (RZ-2025-01030), by the City of Redding, regarding proposed
amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the addition of the Housing
Overlay District to be consistent with state law as well as the City's General Plan.
Senior Planner David Schlegel provided an overview of the Report to the City Council
(staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2687, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.31.030-B
(Density Regulations — Residential Uses) and adding RMC Title 18, Chapter 18.59, "HO"
Housing Opportunity Overlay District, for first reading by title only and waived the second
reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary
ordinance according to law; (3) MAKE the finding that the adoption of the ordinance is
exempt from environmental review, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085,
because the proposed ordinance is a rezoning which implements the schedule of actions
contained in an approved housing element and is therefore statutorily exempt from
environmental review; and (4) adopt an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map
establishing said Overlay District on specified properties (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 074-
160-016, 108-150-001, 108-150-006, 108-150-007, 110-440-007, 110-440-008, 067-040-
008, 108-100-019, 108-100-021, 108-050-041, 108-050-044, 109-080-013, 117-200-005,
117-200-006, 112-240-025, 110-450-003, 110-450-004, 110-450-005, and 110-450-007)
located in various areas of the City of Redding and as identified in the 2020-2028 Housing
Element.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Ordinance No. 2687 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(d). Oral presentation providing an informational report regarding parolee activity within the
City of Redding.
Planning and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith highlighted the Report to
the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
Tim Wetherald, New Life Discovery Project CEO, noted that they operate five hotels in
Redding that provide temporary short-term housing, funded through Partnership MediCal,
and expressed understanding of public concerns when justice parole is involved and
provided parameters to the Council around the population they serve.
Susan Murray urged Council to create a plan to protect the citizens of the City of Redding.
Carla Read opined opposition to the lease regarding the justice facility being built on
Eastside Road.
Police Chief Brian Barner advised Council of his partnership and meetings held with allied
agencies as well as his understanding of the population being bussed in by the State through
state -funded programs for free housing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council with the following: (1) limit
homeless programs/populations to residential hotel designation; (2) options related to
additional conditions to be placed on business licenses for owners of residential, multi- and
single-family units that house parolees/sex offenders, in addition to implementation and
utilization of business license software and database to ensure these businesses remain in
good standing; and (3) recommendations in terms of ways to prohibit mixed-use, mixing
parolees/sex offenders and families in hotels; and (4) directed Code Enforcement staff to
enforce current City of Redding regulations.
Council Member Resner left Council Chambers at 7:32 p.m. and returned at 7:33 pm.
9.1(e). Establishment of Financial Oversight Committee.
Interim City Manager Steve Bade summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council and Finance Director Greg Robinett ensued.
Each Council Member provided their suggestions for the composition of both the existing
City of Redding Audit Committee and the creation of the Financial Oversight Committee.
A consensus of the City Council directed staff to return to Council at a future Council
meeting with general framework and suggestions relative to draft resolutions for both the
City's existing Audit Committee and creation of the Financial Oversight Committee,
thereby establishing the composition of members, member terms of service, purposes of
each committee, and potential meeting schedules.
9.11(c). Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11. 12, Speed Limits Vol. 2.
Michael Webb summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:31 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2688, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter
11. 12 (Speed Limits) by amending Section 11.1.2.010 (Established on Certain Streets) for
first reading by title only and waived the full reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare
a summary ordinance, if needed, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the summary
ordinance according to law; and (3) find that the action is categorically exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section
1.5061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Ordinance No. 2688 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
9.15(a). Budget Resolution increasing appropriations for City of Redding employee benefits
insurance.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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Director Kibler noted that when the information was brought to staff's attention, the
insurance broker noted that one of the main reasons why the implemented the change was
due to the increased cost of approximately $800 to $1,000 per month per beneficiary, of
which the City could potentially have to pay if insurance stopped covering the medically
necessary Glucagon -like peptide -1 (GLP-1) medications.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-090, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving and adopting the 18th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2025-049 increasing appropriations by $36,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and $72,000 in
Fiscal Year 2026-27 due to benefit plan changes related to Glucagon -like peptide- I (GLP-
1) copayments which violate the Memoranda of Understanding with the City of Redding's
(City) bargaining units; and (2) authorize City staff to reimburse beneficiaries the
difference paid by the City's Health Insurance plan and the copayment amount outlined in
the corresponding Memoranda of Understanding for medically necessary GLP-1
medications.
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. 2025-090 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to work with
specialty drug pharmacy systems to provide an assessment and a quote for the City of Redding to
see if its offerings could cover GLP-Is and other specialty medications that may not be covered
by insurance at a lower cost to the employee, and return to Council for consideration at a future
Council meeting.
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to
Council at a future Council meeting with a presentation demonstrating what other options or
providers are providing in the variety of housing, whether it is transitional, permanent, or at -risk,
for their community's challenging/vulnerable populations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:06 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Mayor
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Caldwell Park Conference Room (Second Floor)
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 3, 2025, 2:45 PM
The meeting was called to order at 2:47 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council
Members present: Jack Munns and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka arrived at
2:49 p.m., and Council Member Tenessa Audette arrived at 2:50 p.m.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton.
Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed
Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 2:48 p.m., Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council
would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 10:15 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 549579(b) and
549579.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) - PUBLIC
EMPLOYMENT: City Manager — Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Designated Agency Representative: Personnel
Director Kibler; Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned and continued item 3A(1)(2) to a City Council
Special Meeting — Closed Session to be held on December 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the City of
Redding Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001.
Mike Littau, 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
December 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
The Special Closed Session Council Meeting continued from December 3, 2025, regarding Item
3A, was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette and Erin Resner. Mayor Mike Littau and Council Member Jack
Munns arrived at 4:31 p.m.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present who wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 4:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka opened the Special Meeting and announced
that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:38 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 549579(b) and
549579.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) - PUBLIC
EMPLOYMENT: City Manager — Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Designated Agency Representative: Personnel
Director Kibler; Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 5:39 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
Mike Littau, 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
December 4, 2025, 5:30 PM
The meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Resner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Public Hearing to consider Appeal Application (APPL-2025-01438) regarding Tentative
Subdivision Map Application (5-2025-00613), The Peaks Subdivision, for the
development of a residential subdivision consisting of 120 single-family lots on a 114 -acre
parcel located at 850 Quartz Hill Road in an "RS -2.5" Residential Single -Family District.
An overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation,
both incorporated herein by reference, was provided in tandem by the following City of
Redding Department Directors and staff. Interim City Manager Steve Bade, Development
Services Director Jeremy Pagan, Senior Planner David Schlegel, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire
Marshal Jay Sumerlin, and Public Work Director Michael Webb.
The hour of 6:33 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
The following spoke in opposition to upholding the denial of the appeal: Don Farrel,
Melvin Nordstrom, Charley Finch, Noel Van Slyke, Jack Baker, Sara Thomas, Patrick
Archer, Nick Gardner, Sheryl Bullock, Rich Bullock, Dave Law, David Ledger, Todd
Buck, Marla Shipmen, and Rodney Philips. Leanord Bandell, Attorney at Law, provided a
handout referred to as Letter that contained 10 exhibits, incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Munns left chambers at 7.•14 p.m. and returned to chambers at 7.•16 p.m.
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tempore Resner made a motion to continue this item to a future date to allow
Council Members time to review the Letter provided by Mr. Bandell.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Vice Mayor Dhanuka, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Sumerlin advised
Council that the appellants' concerns were primarily regarding wildfire and evacuations.
He explained that they worked with the latest technology to create a model system with the
most severe weather patterns and conditions to simulate what a proper evacuation would
need. Based on the models, the City's subdivision map would exceed the standards for
ingress and egress for both safety personnel, the residents of the neighborhood, and its
surroundings.
In response to Council Member Audette's questions, K2 Development CEO Allen Knott
explained that as the retained developer by the City of Redding, the company has designed
the subdivision with the following features: fire resiliency, inclusion of fire hardening
measures, keeping a five-foot non-combustible space around the homes, and will include
a landscape maintenance district.
In response to Council's concerns regarding building a bridge to connect Buenaventura to
the subdivision, Director Webb and Director Pagan each highlighted the long-term studies,
and exponential costs for building.
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Mayor Littau advised that Council would take a 10 -minute recess.
Upon returning from the recess, a discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Council Member Resner rescinded her previous motion to continue the item.
In response to Council Member questions, City Attorney Curtis and Development Services
Director Pagan confirmed that inclusion of the Council's direction to require 30 -ft setbacks
on lot nos. 72, 73, 77, and 78, can be accomplished administratively as a Director level
change to the map later on.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to: (1) deny Appeal Application (APPL-2025-01438) and uphold the Planning
Commission approval of Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2025-00613) for The
Peaks Subdivision, therefore: (a) finding the project statutorily exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; (b) determining the necessary findings for approval are in
evidence; (c) approving Tentative Map Application (S-2025-00613), for The Peaks, a 120 -
lot, single-family residential subdivision on 114 acres on property located at 850 Quartz
Hill Road; and (2) directed staff to include changes to the tentative subdivision map to
include 30 -ft setbacks for subdivision lot nos. 72, 73, 77, and 78.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, 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
December 11, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka was
absent.
Also present: Assistant City Attorney Stacy Larson, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton.
The Mayor noted that no one from the public was present.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 3:31 p.m., Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council
would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 4:53 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
Assisted City Attorney Larson reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957(b) and 54957.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: City Manager — Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
Title: Interim City Manager
Council that he intends to retire from City of Redding (City) employment at the end of this calend
year, which is before the new City Manager will be available to start. In order to maximi
continuity during this period of transition, Mr. Bade has offered to resign from the position
Interim City Manager so that smeone who will be here is better positioned to bring the new Ci
Manager up to speed. The City Council, voted unanimously to accept Mr. Bade's resignatio
effective December 20, 2025. The City Council voted 3-1, Council Membe
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 1 (a), the City Council took no reportable action on
Agenda item 3(A)(2).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 4:55 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
V, U1j J, SAN "I I
Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
12/11/2025
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 16, 2025, 5:15 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka was
absent.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Kari Kibler, City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed
Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:16 p.m, Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council
would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:37 p.m., Mayor Littau 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 Peace Officers' Association - Miscellaneous Employees;
(2) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL -CIO -Maintenance
Employees;
(3) Redding Independent Employees' Organization -Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit; and
(4) 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 6:38 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Mayor
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka
was absent.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Steve Bade, Personnel
Director Kari Kibler, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the University Preparatory High School Student Government
Class.
The Invocation was provided by Patrick A. Blewett, PhD., Executive Dean, Simpson University.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Resolution recognizing Interim City Manager Steve Bade for his service to the City of
Redding.
Mayor Littau highlighted the many accomplishments of Interim City Manager Bade, most
notably his visible and non-visible impact within the improved Downtown corridor, and
presented him with a resolution. He thanked Mr. Bade for his leadership to the City of
Redding and its citizens for the last 28 years.
On behalf of District 1 Senator Senator Megan Dahle, and District 1 California Assembly
Member Heather Hadwick, Bruce Ross and Mark Mezzano presented a draft resolution to
Mr. Bade, with the official one to be prepared and given to Mr. Bade a later date.
The Council Members and Interim City Manager Kibler each thanked Mr. Bade for his
dedication to the City of Redding and its citizens.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-091, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, honoring Interim City Manager Steve Bade for distinguished service to the City
of Redding from January 1998 to present.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-091 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paula Montgomery opined her support for the City of Redding to adopt a rent stabilization
ordinance for mobile homes to limit overcharging to senior citizens living on a fixed income.
Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for upcoming budget discussions and opposition to former
City Manager Barry Tippin's retirement compensation.
Marjy Cantrell objected to the Council hiring a new City Manager from outside of Redding, and
spoke in support of Interim City Manager Bade.
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 November 11, 2025;
Special Meeting — Closed Session of November 14, 2025; and Special Meeting — Closed
Session of November 18, 2025.
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4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 5 for the period of November 1, 2025, through
November 30, 2025, in the amount of $37,488,752.44; (2) Payroll Register No. 10 for the
period of October 26, 2025, through November 8, 2025, in the amount of $2,917,653.79;
and (3) Payroll Register No. 11 for the period of November 9, 2025, through November
22, 2025, in the amount of $2,924,650.02; for a summary total of $ 43,331,056.25.
4(c). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted
Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2,
2025: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2686, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), all relating to clean-up
and updating of the City's Zoning Code: (a) Section 18.15.030: Remove lot size
requirements that pertain to creation of accessory dwelling units; (b) Section 18.30.20:
Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses
within the Use Classification table; (c) Section 18.31.020: Incorporate accessory dwelling
units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification
table; (d) Section 18.32.020: Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory
dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (e) Section 18.33.020:
Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses
within the Use Classification table; (f) Section 18.33.050: Update related text to ensure
compliance with objective development standards relating to accessory dwelling units and
junior accessory dwelling units; (g) Section 18.40.120: Modify trash enclosure
requirements to address organic waste recycling and comply with State law; (h) Section
18.41.040: Update parking requirements relating to accessory dwelling units; (i) Section
18.41.100: Correct previous deletion of alternative screening and revise height of
vegetation within vision triangle for consistency; 0) Section 18.42.030: Correct reference
regarding temporary on-site real estate development signs; (k) Section 18.43.020:
Eliminate tents as an accessory structure; (1) Section 18.43.140: Amend regulations
relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to bring the
ordinance into compliance with State law; (m) Section 18.60.020: Add junior accessory
dwelling unit as a new residential housing type; and (n) Section 18.61.020: Add definitions
for "living area" and "primary dwelling".
4(d). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted
Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2,
2025: (1) adopted Ordinance No. 2687, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding: (a) amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.31.030-B
(Density Regulations - Residential Uses) and adding RMC Title 1.8, Chapter 18.59, "HO"
Housing Opportunity Overlay District; and (b) amending the City of Redding Zoning Map
establishing said Overlay District on specified properties (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 074-
160-016, 108-150-001, 108-150-006, 108-150-007, 110-440-007, 110-440-008, 067-040-
008, 108-100-019, 108-100-021, 108-050-041, 108-050-044, 109-080-013, 117-200-005,
117-200-006, 112-240-025, 110-450-003, 110-450-004, 110-450-005, and 110-450-007)
located in various areas of the City of Redding and as identified in the 2020-2028 Housing
Element.
4(e). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted
Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council. Meeting of December 2,
2025: (1) adopted Ordinance No. 2688, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 1.1 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter
11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Section 11.12.010 (Established on Certain Streets) to
update Volume I1, all relating to speed limits on certain City of Redding streets.
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Agreement
with K2 Development Company, Inc., conditioned upon approval by the City Attorney,
increasing the total funding for the Quartz Hill Infrastructure Project (C-10294) to
$4,054,439; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement
with K2 Development Company, Inc.; (3) determine that the amendment of the agreement
does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, and therefore
requires no further environmental review; and (4) determine that the amendment to the
Development Funding Agreement for predevelopment costs is categorially exempt under
the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(1), and acknowledge
that a separate environmental review is in progress for the subsequent project.
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4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the City of Redding's 2025 Shelter Crisis
Annual Report; (2) direct staff to submit the report to the California Senate and Assembly
Committees by January 1, 2026; and (3) determine that approval and submittal of the report
does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and requires
no further environmental review.
4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-092, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 191h Amendment to
City of Redding (City) Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 decreasing appropriations for
Fiscal Year 2026 by $11,060, and increasing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 by
$11,060, all related to repurposing budgeted funds to cover the costs associated with
SharePoint storage needs as part of the City-wide Microsoft 365 project; and (2) authorize
the City Manager, or designee, to approve up to 20 additional terabytes of SharePoint
storage, at $0.18 a gigabyte per month with a maximum cost of $43,200 annually.
4.11(a).Authorize staff to reduce the retention by five percent, thereby releasing $1,208,464.75 to
Redding Airport Constructors, the contractor, for Bid Negotiation No. 5451 (Job No. 9944-
33) Redding Airport Runway 16-34 and Taxiway Connectors Rehabilitation and
MAGVAR Improvements Project.
4.11(b).Approve the final map for Salt Creek Heights Subdivision, Unit 5 (S-15-07/PD-11-07),
thereby instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5661 - Street
Striping and Pavement Marking Services Contract: (1) award to Darren Taylor
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $223,100; (2) find that the action is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant
to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend
the contract, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the
same, for two additional one-year periods.
4.12(a).Approve the following City of Redding Local Appointments List for each City of Redding
Board, Commission, and Committee, relative to 2025-26 term expirations and vacancies
to fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act): (1) Exhibit A
- A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the
name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and
the necessary qualifications for the position; and (2) Exhibit B - A list of all boards,
commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the Council and the
necessary qualifications for each position.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2025-093 , a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective December 21, 2025, to: (1) amend the unrepresented Non -Exempt City of
Redding (City) Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates; and (2)
amend the Non -Exempt City Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage
Rates for the Redding Independent Employees Association — Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit, to increase salaries for positions impacted by the 2026 California
Minimum Wage increase.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka
Resolution Nos. 2025-092 and 2025-093; and Ordinance Nos. 2686 through 2688 are all
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the City of Redding Community
Development Advisory Committee.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to make the following appointments and
reappointments to the City of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee:
(1) reappoint James Finck to serve a second full four-year term January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2029; (2) appoint Christina Prosperi to serve a four-year term January 1,
2026, through December 31, 2029; and (3) appoint Julia Parsons to service a four-year term
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.15(a).Resolution approving exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement System
180 -day wait period with regard to the re -hiring of retired Information Technology
Supervisor David Mann.
Interim City Manager Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-094, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of
David Mann as Information Technology Supervisor for the City of Redding pursuant to
Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective January 5, 2026, for up to 960
hours; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary hiring
documentation.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-094 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner's suggestion, consensus of Council, and confirming with City
Attorney Curtis, Mayor Littau: (1) approved the formation of an Ad-hoc Committee to engage
with community members and stakeholders regarding funding for the Redding Civic Auditorium;
(2) appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Resner and Council Member Audette as Council
representatives; and (3) directed the Ad-hoc Committee to report back to Council with their
findings at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, or as soon thereafter if more time is
needed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:24 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Mayor
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
12/16/2025
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 26, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka
participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Kari Kibler, Interim
Assistant City Manager Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Records Specialist I
Tucker Birch.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address any non-agendized matters.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
2.1. Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local
emergency due to flooding.
Interim City Manager Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-095, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local
emergency due to flooding.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2025-095 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 3:38 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adjourned.
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
12/26/2025