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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4(a)--Approve City Council MinutesI T Y O F ' F 0 R N i AV j CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton(a, cityofredding.org Shk » '' to., leik 4'2/2426 stiptongcityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting Budget and Closed Session of February 3, 2026; Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026; Special Meeting — Closed Session of February 17, 2026; Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026; Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 17, 2026; and Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026. Attachments Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Budget and Closed Session of February 3, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of February 17, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of March 17, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026 174 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka arrived at 3:21 p.m. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Kari Kibler, Interim Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. City of Redding Biennial Revenue Discussion No. 1 3.1. City of Redding Biennial Budget Revenue Discussion for FY 26 & FY 27. Interim City Manager Kibler provided opening remarks, and Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued to discuss how to proceed for this meeting, and it was decided to take a vote on each section. Council Member Resner left the Chambers at 3:15 p.m. and returned at 3:16 p.m. Council provided the following direction regarding revenue assumption modifications for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through FY 2031: Sales Tax Revenue A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, second by Council Member Resner, to adopt Scenario 2 (Middle), update FY 2025 to $30,253, and to use formally approved projections that FY 2026 will be down two percent year over year from this revised amount. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Property Tax Updates A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt a custom scenario, keep as budgeted and recognize the actual number for FY 2025 at a 3% assumption, and keep as projected at 3% going forward. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 3: 58 p.m. and returned at 4:00 p.m. Transient Occupancy Tax A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Scenario 3 (Downside), with some exceptions: in FY 2026 assume a long-term growth assumption of 2% and then moving forward from FY 2027, assume a long-term growth assumption of 3.5%. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Cannabis and Other Tax Updates A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to change FY 2026 year over year increase to 6.89%; change FY 2027 to reflect a flat growth; and keep 4% year over year increases for the remainder of FYs 2028 through 2031. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A consensus of Council directed staff to postpone any additional budget meetings pending the new City Manager's arrival and once he has assumed his position. 02/03/2026 Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session items. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:09 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:26 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 4A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Cook v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 25CV-0207283 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 4B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Locations: 1728 East Cypress Avenue, APN No. 067-080-048; 1200 Industrial Street, APN No. 067-120-019; and 2525 Victor Avenue, APN No. 067-490-023 City Negotiator: Public Works Director Michael Webb Parties: City of Redding and: (1) Piggy and the Farmer Inc., a California Corporation; (2) Lawrence A. Price & Kathleen L. Price, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants; (3) Warren K. Partridge and Laurey L. Partridge, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 4C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Interim Personnel Director Leslie Saelee Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Police Managers' Association; (2) Redding Peace Officers' Association; (3) Redding Peace Officers' Association - Miscellaneous Employees; (4) Redding Independent Employees' Organization -Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit; (5) Redding Independent Employees' Organization -Supervisory & Confidential Unit; (6) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1245 AFL -CIO -Maintenance Employees; and (7) Unrepresented Employees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 4D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 02/03/2026 176 4E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT — 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 6:26 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. V, I a I J, "TOITA "D Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 02/03/2026 177 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:27 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 Kibler, Interim Assistant City Manager Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Audette. The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Chaplain Jen McCloskey. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clocks to Joshua Divine and Denise Yergenson for their service on the Community Services Advisory Commission from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2025. Mayor Littau expressed his appreciation to Ms. Yergenson for her service to the City of Redding for the last eight years. Mr. Divine was unable to attend this meeting and will receive his Appreciation Clock at a future Council Meeting. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for upcoming budget discussions and requested Council reduce staffing. David Wasko opined his opposition to the Flock Safety surveillance system. Kayla Anderson, owner of an apartment complex on Hartnell Avenue, requested any available assistance with repairs to 22 of 24 apartments that were damaged due to recent December 2025 winter storm. Council directed staff to follow up with Ms. Anderson. David Baker, former owner of a coffee shop in City Hall for almost 20 years, shared the negative interactions he had with Redding Police Department Officers while volunteering at Planned Parenthood, and opined that he was retaliated against for such volunteer work. Amber Bush asked Council for assistance due to the City of Redding's camping ordinance preventing her and her family from living on her property with a half -built house due to losing their home in the 2018 Carr Fire. The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(a). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the months of October, November, and December 2025. Council Member Audette expressed concerns with the proof of cash general fund showing a negative $11.4 million and noted that she confirmed with the Finance Director that the second quarter report will not be provided at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. 4(b). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for October, November, and December 2025. 02/03/2026 4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, establishing the City of Redding Audit Committee to provide structured oversight of internal and external audit activities; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, establishing the City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee to provide community - informed advisory input on budget development, financial priorities, and long-term sustainability. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following modification relative to Bid Schedule No. 5631 — Furnish and Deliver Pad -Mounted Distribution Switches for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) increase the purchase order awarded to Anixter, Inc. by $128,560.58, resulting in a new total award amount of $349,817.33 (including applicable sales tax), for the purchase of five (5) additional pad -mounted switches; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement this action. 4.5(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve and authorize Redding Electric Utility Director to execute Western Area Power Administration Contract No. 25 -SNR -03267, Contract for Interconnection and Transmission Service for the Whiskeytown Power Project; (2) acknowledge that, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-203 and Resolution No. 93- 018, the Redding Electric Utility Director is authorized to enter into enabling transmission service agreements and to approve transmission service transactions conducted under the terms of Contract No. 25 -SNR -03267; (3) authorize the Electric Utility Director to approve substation maintenance and related costs associated with Contract No. 25 -SNR -03267 for the ten-year contract term in a total amount not to exceed $1,215,000, which includes a contingency of fifty percent; and (4) authorize the Redding Electric Utility Director to approve non -substantive contract amendments and administrative changes related to Contract No. 25 -SNR -03267 that are not otherwise authorized under Resolution No. 97- 203 or Resolution No. 93-018, provided such changes are consistent with the terms and conditions approved herein and do not increase the authorized not -to -exceed amount. 4.9(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redding, the City of Anderson, and the County of Shasta for replacement and maintenance of the agencies' fingerprinting machines (Live Scan) through the Integrated Public Safety task force; (2) accept funding from the Community Corrections Partnership in the amount of $152,455.08 for the purchase of the new system, with the term of the MOU to be from the date of the final signature until October 5, 2027; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU on behalf of the City of Redding. 4.1.1(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to the purchase of a CCTV inspection van for maintenance of the City of Redding Storm Drain system: (1) authorize the purchase of a Rapidview IBAK HD CCTV Inspection. Van using Sourcewell contract pricing from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, with a net delivered cost of $350,864.18, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to an additional $10,000.00 for the purchase of the CCTV inspection van. 4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5660, Redding Electric Utility Substation Fencing Project Phase 4: (1) award to J.S. Builders Inc. in the amount of $189,083; (2) approve an additional $64,385 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $29,000 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 $35,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction. 4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5651, Burney Library Roof Replacement, Solar and Generator Addition Project (Project): (1) award to Addy Electric, Inc. in the amount of $225,271.14 for the Base Bid, an additional $15,240 for Additive Alternate 1, and an additional $3,175 for Additive Alternate 3; (2) approve $94,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $75,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $25,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. 02/03/2026 179 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, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 5.1. Mayor's Appointment to the Redding Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Mayor Littau highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Dutra regarding the appointment and feels confident with the choice. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Joseph Dutra to the City of Redding Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 5.2. Mayor's Appointment to the City of Redding Administrative Hearings Board. Mayor Littau summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Roadrunner and expressed confidence in the choice made. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Teporaca Roadrunner to the City of Redding Administrative Hearings Board for a four-year term beginning February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2030. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 7: 34 p.m. and returned at 7:35 p.m. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2025. Finance Director/City Treasurer Greg Robinett highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to approve the Audit Committee's recommendation to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AU -C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2025. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Mayor Littau moved item 9.10(a) to be discussed prior to item 9.6(a). 02/03/2026 ME 9. 1 0(a).Acceptance of the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025. Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Michael Quinn spoke in favor of the transparency and work being done by Finance Director/City Treasurer Robinett and his department staff. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(c). Approval of Redding Electric Utility's 2030 Strategic Plan. Electric Utility Director Nicholas Zettel summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, to approve Redding Electric Utility's (REU) 2030 Strategic Plan, establishing updated mission and vision statements, identifying strategic focus areas, and setting long- term goals to guide the REU's operations and decision-making through 2030. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 9:00 p.m. and returned at 9:02 p.m. 9.6(a). Provide direction to staff regarding funding for Advance Redding's operations of the Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Drive. Community Services Director Travis Menne provided a Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The following spoke in favor of the Civic Auditorium remaining open: Susan Murray, Paul David, Yvonna Kuyper, Lindsey Meyers, Rachel Hatch, Steven Williams, Steve Kohn, Hope Seth, Eric Hiatt, Julie Winter, and John Truitt. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Resner, Finance Director Robinett and Interim Assistant City Manager Webb explained that the funding options identified in order to provide short-term funding to maintain operational status for the Redding Civic Auditorium are the following: (1) Stillwater Business Park funding through the sale of vacant lots; and (2) proceeds from the land sale to the Redding Rancheria. In response to Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka, Advance Redding's General Manager Julie Dyar, and Board President Eric Hiatt advised Council that even though they are generating a revenue on their profit and lost statements, they are still carrying a negative balance. Additionally, Mr. Hiatt stated they are willing to work with Council for a path forward. In response to Council's suggestion, City Attorney Curtis confirmed that due to Advance Redding's non-profit status, should Council appoint a Council Member as a voting board member, this would change Advance Redding's 501(c)(3) status. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 02/03/2026 181 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to authorize and approve the following actions relative to Advance Redding and the operations of the Civic Auditorium: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a 2026 Short Term Grant Agreement (Agreement) for short-term operations of the Civic Auditorium for a four-month tenn from the date of the Agreement in an amount not -to -exceed $464,000, paid in equal monthly payments beginning March 1, 2026; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Lease Amendment with Advance Redding (C-5682), providing rent relief and adding a 60 -day no -cause termination clause; (3) direct staff to return to Council within three months at the May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting with an update regarding the short-term plan and long-term feasibility options for further funding consideration; and (3) as a condition of considering further funding, Council directed Advance Redding to provide the following: (a) quarterly financial reports; (b) a good faith letter showing continued participation in the long -tern solution for the Civic Auditorium and the Northern Riverfront plan; (c) when the Request for Proposals (RFP) is created for operations of the Civic Auditorium, Advance Redding will apply for the RFP; (d) appoint Mayor Littau to serve as a non-voting member on the Advance Redding Board of Directors. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.11(d). Final update to COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package Projects. Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb provided the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package projects: (1) ratify approval of City Manager award for the Corporation Yard HVAC Upgrade (C19 -M-05) to Ray Mac Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $342,450; and (2) accept the final Project Status Report. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.15(a).Accept a Presentation and consider providing direction to staff regarding alternate prescription sourcing. Interim Personnel Director Leslie Saelee summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The Council unanimously accepted the presentation and directed staff to revisit alternate prescription sourcing for City of Redding employees in six months, or once Alliant has completed its vetting process with Limitless, and return to Council for further discussion by the end of 2026. City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} Mayor Pro Tempore Resner attended the Northern California Power Agency Commission meeting in Sacramento, California, on January 22, 2026. 02/03/2026 "I. There being no further business at the hour of 10:25 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 02/03/2026 182 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 17, 2026, 4:45 PM The meeting was called to order at 4:47 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka, and Jack Munns. Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner participated telephonically. Council Member Tenessa Audette arrived at 4:48 p.m. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager William Tarbox, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant lI Erin Barnhart. PUBLIC COMMENT The following spoke in favor of a lease agreement for the Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip, located on Old Oregon Trail, relative to item no. 31): Lionel Bell, Chris Bixler, Kenny Cox, Cole Burris, Alveen Gideon, Melynda Burbage, Tyler Marchione, Doug Reed, Tyler Ritcheson, Dusty Bullen, Tim Gibbons, Troy A. Baugh, and Tony Trimp. 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 6:14 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(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT — CITY ATTORNEY Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:16 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:41 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Interim Personnel Director Leslie Saelee Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit; and (2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 02/17/2026 183 3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip, located on Old Oregon Trail, a licensed portion of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 054- 270-004 and 056-130-031 Agency Negotiator: Community Services Director Travis Menne Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Redding Drag Strip, Inc.; Redding Motorsports Park; Stillwater MX; Shasta Kart Klub; and Shasta Supermoto 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 9:42 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 2/17/2026 I Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, and Jack Munns. Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager William Tarbox, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Munns. The Invocation was provided by Pastor Colin Duffy, Redding Church of Nazarene. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clock to Joshua Divine for his service on the Community Services Advisory Commission (CSAC) from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2025. Mayor Littau thanked Mr. Divine for his service as a CSAC Commissioner for the last 8 years and expressed his sincere appreciation on behalf of the City Council. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation from Public Affairs Specialist Mary Bradfield, and Charles Kight, on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration, regarding services provided to, and available to, County of Shasta and City of Redding residents regarding the December 2025 flood event. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Kiley, Athletic Director for Special Olympics Northern California, invited the Council and the public to attend the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament to be held on March 21- 22, 2026. Rob Swendiman expressed his concerns while attending peaceful protests in the City of Redding and requested a larger law enforcement presence. Delores Lucero, on behalf of Shasta County Watchdog, requested more transparency with public records requests. Mark Monroe opined his support for the Redding Motorsports Park. Robert Sid shared his support for the Redding Police Department during the recent protest held at Enterprise High School. 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 January 6, 2026; and Regular Meeting of January 6, 2026. Council Member Audette noted a correction made to the regular meeting minutes of January 6, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference. 02/17/2026 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 7 for the period of January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2026, in the amount of $ 23,586,33794; (2) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 21, 2025, through, January 3, 2026, in the amount of $ 3,026,542.75; and (3) Payroll Register No. 15 for the period of January 4, 2026, through January 17, 2026, in the amount of $2,876,885.53; for a summary total of $29,489,766.22. 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving adopting the 21s' Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $0 by utilizing personnel savings to fund the demolition of the subject property located at 825 Industrial Street, which has been the focus of prolonged City of Redding Code Enforcement efforts due to chronic nuisance conditions, multiple structure fires, advanced structural deterioration, repeated trespassing, and significant public safety concerns. 4.9(a). Approve ratification of submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $689,226.09; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute allocation of the grant agreement and all subsequent documentations and to administratively appropriate the award. 4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Eastside Road over Olney Creek Bridge Project (Project): (1) increase project budget by $1,200,000; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-012, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 25th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $1,200,000 of Citywide Transportation Impact Fee funds for the project. 4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5470, Westside Road over Canyon Hollow Creek Bridge Replacement Project: (1) reject the apparent low bid by JS Builders, Inc. as nonresponsive and award the project to the second low bidder JF Shea Construction, Inc., in the amount of $4,748,526; (2) approve an additional $712,200 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and $985,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $474,500 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) 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 (5) adopt Resolution No. 2026-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $2,318,780 for the Westside Road over Canyon. Hollow Creek Bridge Replacement project; increasing appropriation of federal grant funds by $267,360 and increasing appropriation of Transportation Impact Fee funds by $2,051,420. 4.1.1(c).Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program in the amount of $25 million for the South Bonnyview Diverging Diamond Interchange and Corridor Capacity Improvement Project. 4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5667, Oregon Street Improvements: (1) award the project to the lowest bidder, JF Shea, in the amount of $1,312,100; (2) approve an additional $151,900 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $351,750 for project development costs; (4) approve $131,200 to provide construction contingency funding; and (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. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2026-011 through 2026-013 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Council Member Munns left Chambers at 6:45 p. m. and returned at 6: 47 p. m. 2/17/2026 W9.0 5.1. Mayor's reappointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging. Mayor Littau provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Brokloff regarding the reappointment. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Michael Brokloff as the City of Redding Representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging (COA) to serve a two-year term effective January 5, 2026, through January 3, 2028, pursuant to the Shasta County COA bylaws. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marking Group, Inc. Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Audette, City Attorney Curtis advised Council that to amend a contract with Visit Redding or Redding Tourism Marketing Group Inc., the item would need to be agendized for a future Council Meeting. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marketing Group, Inc., outlining the cooperating framework to support the Ironman 70.3 branded endurance triathlon to take place in the City of Redding on August 16, 2026, August 15, 2027, and August 13, 2028; and (2) directed staff to return at a future Council meeting with funding options including contract revisions with Visit Redding and Redding Tourism Marketing Group Inc. for funding to support the Ironman 70.3 event. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette and Resner NOES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Munns, and Littau ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Mayor Littau expressed his interest in seeing this to fruition and is open to seeing all potential options to fund the Ironman. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marketing Group, Inc., outlining the cooperating framework to support the Ironman 70.3 branded endurance triathlon to take place in the City of Redding on August 16, 2026, August 15, 2027, and August 13, 2028; and (2) directed staff to return at a future council meeting with funding options to support the Ironman 70.3 event. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Munns, and Littau NOES: Council Members — Audette and Resner ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a :PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. 02/17/2026 187 Delores Lucero, on behalf of Shasta County Watchdog, spoke in opposition to the quarterly financial report. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to accept the City of Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.5(b). Set a Public Hearing for March 3, 2026, regarding Redding Electric Utility rate increases. Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Audette, Director Zettel and Electric Utility Assistant Director Joseph Bowers confirmed that this item is to set the public hearing. Director Zettel noted that all the data and information will be shared during the public workshops being held February 25, 2026, and the Public Hearing on March 17, 2026, and included that all Redding Electric Utility staff would be on site and able to address the concerns pertaining to utility rate increases. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, to approve setting a Public Hearing on March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider increases in Redding Electric Utility rates (four and one-half percent increase per year) effective beginning with the April 1, 2026, billing cycle and continuing with the January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, billing cycles, along with an increase to the Residential Energy Discount benefit for income -qualified households. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members —None ABSENT: Council Members — None SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Audette's suggestion, a consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting with a draft Ordinance for a one-time Entertainment District for Hilltop Drive during the Kool April Nights Cruise on April 24, 2026. At Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka's suggestion, a consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council for consideration at its March 1.7, 2026, Council meeting with applications for the newly established City of Redding Finance Oversight Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 2/17/2026 193 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 March 17, 2026, 3:30 PM 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 arrived at 3:36 p.m. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager William Tarbox, 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 3:31 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 5:58 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Wynhoff v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 24CV-0204924 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Manivong v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 25CV-0209517 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on 313(3). 3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION River Ranch Neighborhood Association v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 26CV-210023 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Baker v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 26CV-209640 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation - One potential case Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 03/17/2026 194 3F. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations: (1) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters (2) United Public Employees of California - Redding Fire Management Unit Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. At the hour of 6:04 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned and continued items 3G through 3H to the end of the regular City Council meeting held on the same date, March 17, 2026, at 6: 00 p.m. in the City of Redding Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001. CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:00 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka left the meeting at 8:12 p.m. and did not return. At the hour of 8:55 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3G. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957(b) and 54957.6: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Title: City Attorney (1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) — PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION — City Attorney; (2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: City Attorney — Recruitment; and (3) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler; Unrepresented Public Employee: City Attorney By a vote of 4-1, (Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka was absent), the Council accepted City Attorney Curtis' resignation effective April 4, 2026. 3H. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip, located on Old Oregon Trail, a licensed portion of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 054-270- 004 and 056-130-031 Agency Negotiator: Community Services Director Menne Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Redding Drag Strip, Inc.; Redding Motorsports Park; Stillwater MX; Shasta Kart Klub; and Shasta Supermoto 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 8:58 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 03/17/2026 [GI Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 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, City Manager William Tarbox, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Dhanuka. The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, and Joey Carroll, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal Descendent/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair. PRESENTATION 2A. On behalf of District 1 Assembly Member Heather Hadwick, District Field Representative Mark Mezzano presented a Certificate of Recognition honoring Firefighter Steven Sawyer as the City of Redding Fire Department's 2025 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and along with Mr. Mezzano, thanked Mr. Sawyer for his dedication to public safety. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Tony Trimp expressed his support for the Redding Motorsports Park, and invited the Council and community to attend the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Summit ET Series 2026 Season Opener for the Redding Drag Strip scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2026. Mark Ewing, Beautify Shasta founder and spokesperson, highlighted the grassroots effort to continuously clean up high impact litter zones within Redding and surrounding areas, and provided Council with a resume memorializing the efforts thus far, incorporated herein by reference. Tim Bauer, Choose Redding Sports and Event's Director, highlighted the upcoming Ironman Triathlon taking place in the City of Redding on August 16, 2026. He noted that of the 2,500 registration spots available, 1,200 have been filled with registrant from 11 countries and 35 states, including California. Sheree Topete opined her support for a future medical school with regards to item 9A, and encouraged the Council to vote yes on the item. 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 January 20, 2026; Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026; Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 3, 2026; and Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026. City Clerk Tipton removed the Special Meeting — Budget Prioritization & Modification Session and Closed Session of February 3, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026, from this meeting and will return for consideration and adoption at a future Council Meeting 03/17/2026 196 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2026, in the amount of $21,331,908.09; (2) Payroll Register No. 16 for the period of January 18, 2026, through January 31, 2026, in the amount of $2,890,419.02; and (3) Payroll Register No. 17 for the period of February 1, 2026, through February 14, 2026, in the amount of $2,743,410.45; for a summary total of $26,965,737.56 4(c). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the month of January 2026. 4(d). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for January 2026. 4(e). This is the second reading of the below -noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026, authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Uncodified Ordinance No. 2689, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) Chapter 6.42 (Entertainment Zone) by amending Section 6.42 for establishing a temporary entertainment zone on portions of Hilltop Drive. 4.4(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept the 2025 City of Redding General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and (2) direct staff to forward the document to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5672 — Insulators, Pins, Braces and Guy Assemblies for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid 5672 to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of $300,795.80, plus 7.25 percent sales tax of $21,807.70 for a total amount of $322,603.50; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource Supply Solutions through February 28, 2031, if mutually agreeable, with all pricing, terms and conditions remaining the same; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $60,000 per fiscal year as a contingency for unforeseen operational requirements. 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 271h Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $60,190 for the California State Library award funds for English as a Second Language Services for fiscal year 2025-2026. 4.6(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve and ratify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications submitted by the Airports Division; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept and execute a grant agreement for any, or all, FAA AIP grant funds associated with these projects. 4.6(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the Ground Lease Agreement for 195,584 square feet of ground space with Shasta Hangar, LLC, for land located at the Redding Regional Airport — 3760 Flight Avenue, for a period of 36 years with two five- year extension options; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to sign and execute the lease agreement; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301— Existing facilities. 4.9(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar item number 9.9(a) at the request of Council Member Audette. 4.11(a).Approve and authorize the following relative to the purchase of a Vac -Con vacuum excavator for the maintenance of the City of Redding Water Distribution system: (1) authorize the purchase of a vacuum excavator using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $650,713.30, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to an additional $30,000 due to inflation and unstable economic conditions for the purchase of the vacuum excavator 03/17/2026 197 4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5642, Stillwater Outfall Building — Phase II for the City of Redding Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant: (1) award the project to the lowest bidder, Converse Construction Inc., in the amount of $243,041; (2) approve an additional $79,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $91,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $35,000 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 $10,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 -Existing Facilities and Section 15303 -New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures. 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, modifying the Employment and Benefit Policies for City of Redding Unrepresented Employees, effective March 18, 2026. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka 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, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2026-016 and 2026-017 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - CANCELLED 6.1. Cancellation of Public Hearing to consider City of Redding electric rate increases. Mayor Littau highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that the Public Hearing continued from the regular City Council meeting held on March 3, 2026, regarding City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) rate increases and increasing the Residential Energy Discount, was cancelled and would not be discussed by the Council at this time. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Letter of Support for a Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of Redding. Mayor Littau summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Dr. Thomas Perry, MD, and Simpson University President Dr. Norman D. Hall, each expressed their support and the need for a Northern California Medical Science School in the City of Redding. Council Member Resner emphasized that this was a letter of support, not budgetary support. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Munns, authorizing the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Rural Northern California Medical School. Consortium in support of a medical sciences school in the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:12 p.m. 03/17/2026 Mayor Littau moved item no. 9.10(a) to be considered prior to item 9.1(a). 9.10(a).Accept the City of Redding Mid -Year Budget Review and Adoption of the Associated Resolution Finance Director Greg Robinett provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Members Audette and Resner, Director Robinett explained what the budget variances were primarily attributed to. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the City of Redding's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 28th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 increasing appropriations by $1,185,570 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and decreasing appropriations by $938,670 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-018 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.1(a). Approve Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for the City of Redding (City). City Manager Tarbox and Interim Assistant City Manager Webb summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, 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) approve sole -source Consulting and Professional Services Agreement pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Sections 4.20.080(A)(6) and 4.20.120(L)(8), with Circle 6 Consulting Inc., in an amount not -to -exceed $300,000 to perform a City-wide efficiency study; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2026-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $235,230 for Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.9(a). Item 4.9(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette. Resolution ratifying and authorizing a grant from the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. In response to Council Member Audette, City Attorney Curtis confirmed that should this item be approved by Council, City Manager Tarbox will have the authority to administratively appropriate the grant funds as written in the staff report recommendation. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 03/17/2026 199 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, ratifying the application for, and authorizing, the acceptance of funding from the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, if awarded, in the amount of $480,115; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments; and (3) authorize the City Manager to administratively appropriate the grant funds. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-020 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(c).City of Redding Public Works Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and adopt Resolution amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map. Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to accept the following actions relative to the City of Redding's Parking Division and Traffic Control Map: (1) accept the Public Works Department's Downtown Parking Financial Update; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map, as shown on Exhibits A, B, and C and summarized below: (3) modify eight on -street parking spaces impacted by new State Regulation daylighting requirements by converting them to designated commercial loading/short-term commercial spaces and authorizing yellow curb markings, shown on. Exhibit A, as determined appropriate by the City Traffic Engineer; (4) modify red curb "No Parking" designations along the frontage of 1155 Lake Boulevard (Kennett Court Apartments) to reflect the full frontage as shown on Exhibit B; (5) extend the existing red curb on Yana Avenue at the Shasta Meadows Elementary School crosswalk by approximately 20 feet on the north side of the crossing to improve sight distance and pedestrian safety, shown on Exhibit C; and (6) find that the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §15061(b)(3)) - Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-021 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk 9.14(a).Approve Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide legal services as Interim City Attorney. City Attorney Curtis summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Curtis stated that the following two items did not make it into the recommendation in the staff report, but were in the body of the staff report: (1) adopt a budget resolution; and (2) approve Benjamin Stock as the interim City Attorney effective April 5, 2026. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 03/17/2026 WN A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) approve the contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, in a not -to - exceed amount of $300,000, for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for the City of Redding, effective upon signing; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $177,170 for the contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and (3) approve the appointment of Benjamin Stock as the Interim City Attorney for the City of Redding effective April 5, 2026. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-022 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 Council Member Tenessa Audette attended the League of California Cities' Sacramento Valley Division Meeting in Chico, California, on March 6, 2026. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:15 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 03/17/2026