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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 FROM: Jason Gibilisco, Management
ITEM NO. 4.1(a) Assistant to the City Manager
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SUBJECT: 4.1(a)--Update for the Emergency repair work at Nur Pon Open Space, City of
Reddin Parks and Trails, and Sundial Brid e Due to Floodin
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Adopt Resolution terminating the Emergency repair work at Nur Pon Open Space, City
of Redding Parks and Trails, and the Sundial Bridge; 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 at Nur Pon Open Space, City of Redding Parks and
Trails, and the Sundial Bridge has concluded.
Fiscal Impact
The City of Redding (City) has been notif ed of potential emergency aid funding, however, the
exact dollar amounts are yet to be determined from the state or federal authorities. Be1ow is a
table of identi�ed emergency repair projects with estimated costs and current funding sources.
As remaining invoices are received, the �na1 project costs are being calculated.
Location/Pro'ect Contractor/FAi Estimated Costs Fundin Source�
Sacramento River Trail FA $2,000 Parks
Caldwell Park FA $10,500 Parks
Clover Creek Preserve FA $3,000 Parks
An ler's Trail FA $2,000 Parks
Turtle Ba East FA $5,500 Parks
Nur Pon Trails FA $40,000 Parks
Notes:
l. FA—Force Account(Community Services' crews).
2. If any state and/or federal funding is received for the respective project, the reimbursed
amount would be due and payable to the various �unding sources. The California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) funding is '75% state and 25%local match.
Report to Redding City Council January 15,2026
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Alter�native Actzon
The City Council (Council) may choose not to accept the attached resolution and provide
alternate direction to staff
Background/Analysis
Due to storm events in in early 2025, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11, 2025,
and on February 18, 2025, the Council ratified this proclamation and authorized the negotiation
of emergency contracts. The storm events caused significant damage to Nur Pon Open Space,
City of Redding (City) Parks and Trails and the Sundial Bridge.
Nur Pon Open Space's had dainages to the bridges, kayak boat launch area, and trails from the
flooding. Parks staff performed some repairs to the open space focusing on the first walking
bridge closest to the parking area, the bathrooms, the parking lot facility, and the kayak boat
launch area of the park. The facility has been fully repaired.
Other damages include the Sacramento River Trail, Caldwell Park, Clover Creek, Turtle Bay
East Sundial Bridge Lighting and Angler's Trail. Damages include trail undermining and
damages to electrical and lighting infrastructure. All facilities have been fully repaired except for
the minor lighting repair at Turtle Bay East which will be repaired by Parks Staff.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code, staff recommends that the Council terminate the emergency
by adoption of the resolution as Nur Pon Open Space, City Parks and Trails, and Sundial Bridge,
repairs are completed to the extent that bidding is no longer required for the damages.
California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding has been authorized for Shasta County due
to the 2025 February Storms (CDAA 2025-07). The reimbursement process and exact dollar
amounts will be forthcoming from Cal OES. City staff inet with Cal OES on December 16, 2025,
and once the Sundial lighting repair is complete, we can submit all repair documentation to Cal
OES to receive funding.
Envir�onmental Review
This action, is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
no further action is required.
On June 17, 2025, Council determined that maintenance activities performed by the Parks
Division are exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 —Existing Facilities.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
� Public Safety — "Work to improve a11 aspects of public safety to help people fee1.
seeure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding"
Attachments
^Resolution
Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
TERMINATING THE EMERGENCY FOR NUR PON OPEN SPACE, CITY
OF REDDING PARKS AND TRAIL, AND SUNDIAL LIGHTING REPAIR
PROJECTS
WHEREAS,Public Contract Code section 22050 and Redding Municipal Code 4.22.120(A)provide that,
in the case of emergency, a public agency may repair or replace a public facility,take any directly related
and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and
supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids to let contracts; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-011, authorizing
emergency action pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050 and Redding Municipal Code
4.22.120(A) to repair all parks and trail facilities including the Sundial Bridge that were affected by the
emergency, and repair the damaged facilities; and
WHEREAS, work has been completed to repair the damaged parks and trails, and the facilities are back
open to the public; and
WT-IEREAS, the emergency conditions have been resolved, and any remaining or future work may be
completed in accordance with the City's normal contracting and procurement procedures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
L The City Council of the City of Redding finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct
and are hereby adopted as findings of fact.
2. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050 and Redding Municipal Code 4.22.120(A), the
emergency action declared by Resolution 2025-011 is hereby terminated.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council on the 20t�' day of January, 2026,by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager
ITEM NO. 9.1(b)
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btippin@cityofredding.org
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btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Consider Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding
Proclamation declaring a local emergenc due to flooding.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution by a four-fifths vote to confirm and ratify the Proclamation of the Director of
Emergency Services declaring a local emergency and authorizing the City Manager to repair or
replace public facilities and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those
purposes without solicitation of competitive bids in accordance with Public Contract Code 20168
and 22050.
Fiscal Impact
Adoption of the resolution could have a positive fiscal impact of an indeterminate amount as it
will facilitate the recovery of the community and the receipt of emergency aid from state, and
possibly federal, authorities if it becomes available.
Alterna�ive Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to adopt the resol�ution or provide alternate
direction. Failure to adopt the resolution will result in a 1ega1 �nding that the local emergency
has ceased and will likely negatively impact the receipt of aid from state and/or federal
authorities, and the City of Redding's (City) ability to immediately repair or replace damaged
infrastructure.
Background/Analysis
On February 2, 2025, a storm event arrived in the City of Redding, ultimately causing conditions
to be beyond the immediate control of local resources, services, personnel, equipment, and
facilities. These winter storms have brought heavy rain to all areas of Shasta County which in
turn have caused a significant increase in releases from Shasta Dam resulting in localized
flooding, water rescues, and damage to roadways, trail systems, storm water systems, and other
infrastructure. At this time, continued high-water flows are expected with not all areas having
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been fu11y assessed. The current forecast calls for continued storms and additional snow and
rainfall which could further exacerbate the damage and increase the difficulty of recovery efforts.
As the rain continues, the Bureau of Reclamation will be required to continue its high releases
from Shasta Dam. There is potential for additional local flooding and infrastructure damage.
Due to these events and weather conditions, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11,
2025, and it is recommended that the Council ratify this proclamation and continue the
declaration until such time that the threat of these storms has subsided, there is no longer an
elevated risk to life and property, and the emergency restoration of facilities has been completed.
The local emergency was declared by the City Manager serving in his capacity as Director of
Emergency Services under RMC 9.12.030. The Proclamation of the Director of Emergency
Services is attached.
Pursuant to Government Code section 8630, the Proclamation is valid for seven days. As such, if
the Council does not act to adopt a resolution which confirms and ratifies the existence of a local
emergency, the declaration of local emergency made under the Proclamation will lapse. A
declaration of local emergency provides several benefits in time of emergency. Under
Government Code section 8634, it permits a local agency to immediately promulgate orders and
regulations necessary to protect the public health and safety. It further permits the State and local
agencies to provide mutual aid to the City and makes the costs of such aid incurred by other
agencies chargeable to the State. Lastly, the declaration of local emergency facilitates payment to
the City by the State under the Disaster Assistance Act (Gov. Code section 8680 et seg.).
The resolution contains a11 the needed findings to continue the declaration of local emergency
under the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code section 8550 et seq.). In the
absence of action under Public Contract Code, the Council could declare an emergency under the
California Emergency Service Act by a simple majority vote.
However, the resolution also seeks authorization under RMC 4.22.120 and Public Contract Code
sections 20168 and 22050. As such, a fourth-fifths vote of the Council will be required to adopt
the resolution. These sections provide authority which the Government Code, addressed above,
does not. Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050 collectively provide authority to repair
ar replace a public facility, and procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for those
purposes without competitive bidding. While notice and competitive bidding are very beneficial
in non-emergency situations, these processes are entirely too untimely if we are to immediately
protect the public health and safety by restoration of public services and facilities. This is
necessary due to the immediate need to repair or replace the 120-inch culvert that failed at the
entrance to the Reginato Boat Ramp. This ramp serves as a critical entry point for river access
for public safety agencies to effectuate river rescues and to access areas along the river that are
otherwise inaccessible. Additionally, river guides and other river related businesses utilize this
ramp extensively and prolonged closure will cause significant economic hardship as well as
impeding life saving e�forts by the Redding Police Department and the Shasta County Sheriff.
It should be noted that RMC 4.22.120 delegates authority to the City Manager to make a finding
that the emergency wi11 not permit the delay resulting from a competitive solicitation of bids and
that immediate action is necessary to respond to the emergency. However, that authority is only
valid for a period of sev�n days. By making this finding now by means of adoption of the
resolution, the Council avoids the unfortunate circumstance whereby the immediate action
sought by the City Manager to repair or replace public infrastructure will lapse absent an
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Report to Redding City Council February 12,2025
Re: 9.1(b)--Adopt Resolution to Confirm and Ratify the Proclamation Declaring a Local
Emergency Page 3
immediate, emergency Council meeting. In order to ensure Council oversight, RMC
4.22.120(C)(1) requires review of action under Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050
at every regular meeting until such time as the emergency ceases.
In summary, the resolution serves two important functions. It facilitates coordination with other
public agencies assisting the City in responding to the 1oca1 emergency and is a necessary
precondition to receipt of state and federal aid. It also provides authority to the City to use its
own resources in accomplishing repair or replacement of damaged public infrastructure in a
timely and efficient manner while ensuring Council oversight of all such activity.
Environmental Review
This is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety — "Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure
and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding."
Attachments
^Emergency Declaration Flood of February 2025
^Resol�ution- Local Emergency Declaration 02-2025
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