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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: June 2,2026 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITEM NO. 4(a)
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SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of May 19, 2026; Regular
Meeting of May 19, 2026; and Special Meeting—Closed Session of May 26, 2026.
Attachments
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of May 19, 2026
Unofficial Minutes- Regular Meeting of May 19, 2026
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of May 26, 2026
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner.
Also present: Interim City Attorney Mary Anne Wagner, City Manager William Tarbox,Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive
Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain.
PRESENTATION
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Mayor Littau honoring the 250th birthday of the United
States of America. The Mayor invited all residents and businesses in the community to
display the flag of the United States of America from May 22, 2026, to July 12, 2026, as a
symbol of national pride and unity, and provided small flags to all meeting attendees.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christina Prosperi, President of the Redding Parks Foundation, provided a brief overview of the
Foundation's mission and ongoing work. She encouraged community members to participate in
its new fundraiser, Race for Redding, which leverages the Ironman 70.3 "Your Journey, Your
Cause"platform to support local parks and recreation initiatives.
Robert Sid reminded the community to vote on June 2, 2026, for the California primary election.
Leslie Sawyer suggested that the Council explore more effective ways to utilize its Transient
Occupancy Tax revenues and extended a welcome to the new City Manager.
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 May 5, 2026; and
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 10; and Payroll Register Nos. 20,
21 and 22.
4(c). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the month of March
2026.
4(d). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
4(e). This is the second reading of the Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City
Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2690, an ordinance of the City
of Redding adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the
rezoning of the Churn Creek Commons Subdivision (Assessor's Parcel No. 068-300-023)
consisting of 1.65 acres located at 4363 Churn Creek Road in the City of Redding (RZ-
2024-00795).
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4(�. This is the second reading of the below-noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2691, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code
Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code) by amending Sections 9.20.010
(Adoption), 9.20.020 (Title), 9.20.030 (Supplemental Ru1es, Regulations, and Standards),
9.20.040 (Fire Prevention Division), 9.20.050 (Self-Inspection), 9.20.060 (Appeals),
9.20.070 (Violation Penalties), 9.20.080 (Enforcement — Citation Authority), 9.20.100
(Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Outdoor Fireplaces), 9.20.110 (Fire Apparatus
Access Roads), 9.20.120 (Premises Identification), 9.20130 (Fire Hydrants), 9.20.140
(Fire Protection Systems), 9.20.150 (Existing Buildings), 9.20.160 (High-Piled
Combustible Storage), 9.20.170 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition),
9.20.180(Regulations for Fireworks), 9.20.190(Very High Severity Zone Designation and
Construction Standard), 9.20.195 (Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage), 9.20.200
(Referenced Standards), 9.20.210 (Appendix B —Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings),
9.20.220 (Appendix C—Footnote Additions), and 9.20.230 (Appendix D).
4(g). This is the second reading of the below-noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2692, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding (City) amending Redding Municipal
Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan) by amending
Sections 14.09.030 (Definitions), 14.09.040 (Water Shortage Stages), and 14.09.050
(Water Conservation/Water Shortage Emergency Response Stages) for the purpose of
conservation of water and to conform the City's water management and conservation
efforts with regulations adopted by the State of California.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Western Area Power Administration and Redding Electric
Utility to provide electric service to the Wint�u Pumping Plant operated by Bella Vista
Water District; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a future long-
term contract that would define sched�uling, delivery, accounting, settlement, billing, and
operational protocols, along with and any related documents necessary to implement the
MOU.
4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1)approve the Authorization of Service#26-
03 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-8976) for airport engineering consulting services related to
the Benton Field Eastside T-Hangar Taxilane Pavement Reconstruction & Drainage
Improvement Project in the amount of$376,162.00; and(2)authorize the Mayor to execute
the contract and any future amendments necessary to complete the project.
4.8(a). Approve and authorize the following for the City of Redding Fire Department: (1)approve
the standardization and sole-source of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
products and associated equipment to 3M Scott; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer, or
designee, to execute a Purchase Order for SCBAs and associated equipment with A1lstar
Fire Eguipment for a total not-to-exceed amount of$966,278.23; and(3) adopt Resolution
No. 2026-034, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and
adopting the 35th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating
$966,280 for the purchase of SCBAs for the Redding Fire Department for fiscal year 2025-
26.
49(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) ratify the submission of an application for the
U.S. Department of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the
amount of$42,867 to fund the purchase of four handheld radios; (2) authorize the City
Manager to accept and appropriate the grant, if awarded; and (3) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to sign the grant application`s Certifications and Assurances
signifying that the governing body was notified of the application and eitizens were
provided the opportunity to comment on the application.
49(b). Authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase radio equipment from Motorola in
an amount not-to-exceed $219,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 based upon the authorization
for sole-source purchasing of Motorola radio equipment for the Redding Electric Utility
Wildfire Mitigation Plan Technology Solutions Program, approved by City Couneil at the
September 15, 2020, meeting.
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4.10(a).Approve setting a Public Hearing on June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider adjustments to the City
of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule).
Council Member Audette asked Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan to notify
the developer stakeholder group of the proposed changes included in the Schedule.
4.ll(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Redding Tarmac Road
Storm Drain Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the
Project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a
determination by a four-�fths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
accepting the City of Redding's List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by Senate
Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.11(c).Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5606, Replace AC Surfacing 2025 Project, awarded to J.F.
Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$2,098,108.44.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule (BS) No. 5685,
Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies: (1) award BS No. 5685 to the
lowest bidder, Chris Jaeger Construction & Testing, at a total annual cost of$288,250; (2)
if mutually agreeable, with a11 unit prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same,
authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract annually for two additional one-
year periods, through J�une 30, 2029; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
approve contract amendments up to $40,000 annually to cover unanticipated additional
repair costs and additional units added through development; and (4) find the action
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-036, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Local Road Safety Plan; (2) Find
that the Local Road Safety Plan amendment is statutorily exempt from environmental
review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15262 —
Feasibility and Planning Studies; and (3) authorize staff to submit a United States
Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Program application in an
amount not-to-exceed $15 million for the design and construction of a roundabout and
related curve-safety improvements at the intersection of Churn Creek Road, Victor
Avenue, and Rancho Road.
4.11(�.Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5508, Construction on State Highway in Redding on Route
273 from Yuba Street to Tehama Street and on California Street from Tehama Street to
Eureka Way, awarded to S.T. Rhoades Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$4,095,796.90.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective May 19, 2026, updating the City of Redding Master Employee Salary Schedule
classification titles and pay rates/ranges to comply with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System requirement that all information be consolidated in one master
document.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved,rati�ed, 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. 2026-034 through 2026-037 and Ordinance Nos. 2690 through 2692 are
on file in the Office o�the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Council Member appointments to the City of Redding Audit and Financial Advisory
Committees.
Mayor Littau provided a brief overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Robert Sid opined the importance of being diligent and mindful regarding qualifications
and experience when making appointments to various Boards and Committees.
Mayor Littau noted that an updated Agenda and staff report were published on Friday,May
15, 2026,regarding an update to his appointment to the Audit Committee.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member A�udette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) approve the following to the Audit Committee: (a) Mayor Littau's
appointment of one non-voting member, Ken Freigher, for a two-year term to November
30, 2028; (b) Vice Mayor Dhanuka's appointment of one non-voting member in 2026,
Dale Ball, for a one-year term to November 30, 2027; and(2) approve the following to the
Financial Advisory Committee: (a) Mayor Littau's two Council Member appointments of
himself and Council Member Audette; (b) Council Member-sponsored appointments:
(c) Mayor Littau — Jason Richart, for a three-year term to November 30, 2029; (d) Vice
Mayor Dr. Dhanuka — Michael Quinn, for a three-year term to November 30, 2029;
(e) Mayor Pro Tempore Resner—Bruce Dean, for a one-year term to November 30, 2027;
(� Council Member A�udette — Dennice Maxwell, for a one-year term to November 30,
2027; and (g) Council Member Munns—Kurt Swanson, for a one-year term to November
30, 2027. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
Assistant Director of Electric Utility Joseph Bowers 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to accept the City of Redding Electric LJtility's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third
Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(b). Provide $80,000 per month in transition funding for Advance Redding and the terms for
the request for Proposal for the Civic Auditorium Lease located at 700 Auditorium Drive.
Community Services Director Travis Menne highlighted the Report to the City Council
(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Director Menne noted that the Council will need to provide consensus on several decision
points as noted in the staff report.
Todd Jones, Chief Executive Of�cer for Redding Chamber of Commerce/Visit Redding,
spoke in support of keeping the Civic Auditorium open, and opined the need for a long-
term plan.
Leslie Sawyer shared two examples of what she considered missteps taken by Advance
Redding.
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1Vlichael Quinn stated that after reviewing Advance :Redding's �nancial information, he
opined that the issue is expenses for concerts outweighed the incoming revenue and
suggested that whoever is awarded the RFP should open it up to the public to provide paid
events.
Jay Dunlap opined that the short timeline for an RFP to be released and an operator to be
found andlor have the City of Redding operate it, is not realistic.
Paul Saulsbury encouraged continued exploration of partnerships, sponsorships, private
investment,regional collaboration or alternative operational models that could preserve the
Civic Auditorium without placing additionallong-term strain on taxpayers.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns,to approve the terms of the Request for Proposal as proposed in the staff report for
the Civic Auditorium Lease located at 700 Auditorium Drive,with the inclusion of: (1)the
IronMan 70.3 in Special Events; (2) a detailed inventory of City-owned assets; (3) a
reserved right to discuss and require capital improvements; and (4) requirement of a
statement of finances to ensure a potential operator can fund the business without the City
of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(c). Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance to
provide guidelines regarding military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Police Captain Chris Smyrnos 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) accept the Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; (2)
introduce Uncodified Ordinance No. 2693 adopting and approving a policy to provide
guidelines for the approval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment
for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (3) authorize the City Attorney to
prepare a summary ordinance, and the City C1erk to publish the same in accordance with
law; and (4) authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase one Skydio R10
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at a cost of approximately$10,000.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAiN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 7.•41 p.m., and returned at 7:43 p.m.
9.10(b).City of Redding (City) General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
March 2026.
Director of Finance/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 Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner,to accept the City's General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
March 31, 2026. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTU�RE CITY COUNCTL MEETTNGS
At Council Member Tenessa Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
reinstate the Investment Advisory Committee and provide Council with a presentation at a future
Council meeting.
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At 1Vlayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff. to
return to Council at a future meeting with an update regarding the opioid settlements.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:19 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adj ourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, 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
May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner.
Also present: Interim City Attorney Mary Anne Wagner, City Manager William Tarbox,Assistant
City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive
Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain.
PRESENTATION
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Mayor Littau honoring the 250th birthday of the United
States of America. The Mayor invited all residents and businesses in the community to
display the flag of the United States of America from May 22, 2026, to July 12, 2026, as a
symbol of national pride and unity, and provided small flags to all meeting attendees.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christina Prosperi, President of the Redding Parks Foundation, provided a brief overview of the
Foundation's mission and ongoing work. She encouraged community members to participate in
its new fundraiser, Race for Redding, which leverages the Ironman 70.3 "Your Journey, Your
Cause"platform to support local parks and recreation initiatives.
Robert Sid reminded the community to vote on June 2, 2026, for the California primary election.
Leslie Sawyer suggested that the Council explore more effective ways to utilize its Transient
Occupancy Tax revenues and extended a welcome to the new City Manager.
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 May 5, 2026; and
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 10; and Payroll Register Nos. 20,
21 and 22.
4(c). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the month of March
2026.
4(d). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
4(e). This is the second reading of the Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City
Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2690, an ordinance of the City
of Redding adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the
rezoning of the Churn Creek Commons Subdivision (Assessor's Parcel No. 068-300-023)
consisting of 1.65 acres located at 4363 Churn Creek Road in the City of Redding (RZ-
2024-00795).
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4(�. This is the second reading of the below-noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2691, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code
Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code) by amending Sections 9.20.010
(Adoption), 9.20.020 (Title), 9.20.030 (Supplemental Ru1es, Regulations, and Standards),
9.20.040 (Fire Prevention Division), 9.20.050 (Self-Inspection), 9.20.060 (Appeals),
9.20.070 (Violation Penalties), 9.20.080 (Enforcement — Citation Authority), 9.20.100
(Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Outdoor Fireplaces), 9.20.110 (Fire Apparatus
Access Roads), 9.20.120 (Premises Identification), 9.20130 (Fire Hydrants), 9.20.140
(Fire Protection Systems), 9.20.150 (Existing Buildings), 9.20.160 (High-Piled
Combustible Storage), 9.20.170 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition),
9.20.180(Regulations for Fireworks), 9.20.190(Very High Severity Zone Designation and
Construction Standard), 9.20.195 (Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage), 9.20.200
(Referenced Standards), 9.20.210 (Appendix B —Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings),
9.20.220 (Appendix C—Footnote Additions), and 9.20.230 (Appendix D).
4(g). This is the second reading of the below-noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2692, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding (City) amending Redding Municipal
Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan) by amending
Sections 14.09.030 (Definitions), 14.09.040 (Water Shortage Stages), and 14.09.050
(Water Conservation/Water Shortage Emergency Response Stages) for the purpose of
conservation of water and to conform the City's water management and conservation
efforts with regulations adopted by the State of California.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Western Area Power Administration and Redding Electric
Utility to provide electric service to the Wint�u Pumping Plant operated by Bella Vista
Water District; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a future long-
term contract that would define sched�uling, delivery, accounting, settlement, billing, and
operational protocols, along with and any related documents necessary to implement the
MOU.
4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1)approve the Authorization of Service#26-
03 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-8976) for airport engineering consulting services related to
the Benton Field Eastside T-Hangar Taxilane Pavement Reconstruction & Drainage
Improvement Project in the amount of$376,162.00; and(2)authorize the Mayor to execute
the contract and any future amendments necessary to complete the project.
4.8(a). Approve and authorize the following for the City of Redding Fire Department: (1)approve
the standardization and sole-source of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
products and associated equipment to 3M Scott; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer, or
designee, to execute a Purchase Order for SCBAs and associated equipment with A1lstar
Fire Eguipment for a total not-to-exceed amount of$966,278.23; and(3) adopt Resolution
No. 2026-034, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and
adopting the 35th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating
$966,280 for the purchase of SCBAs for the Redding Fire Department for fiscal year 2025-
26.
49(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) ratify the submission of an application for the
U.S. Department of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the
amount of$42,867 to fund the purchase of four handheld radios; (2) authorize the City
Manager to accept and appropriate the grant, if awarded; and (3) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to sign the grant application`s Certifications and Assurances
signifying that the governing body was notified of the application and eitizens were
provided the opportunity to comment on the application.
49(b). Authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase radio equipment from Motorola in
an amount not-to-exceed $219,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 based upon the authorization
for sole-source purchasing of Motorola radio equipment for the Redding Electric Utility
Wildfire Mitigation Plan Technology Solutions Program, approved by City Couneil at the
September 15, 2020, meeting.
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4.10(a).Approve setting a Public Hearing on June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider adjustments to the City
of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule).
Council Member Audette asked Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan to notify
the developer stakeholder group of the proposed changes included in the Schedule.
4.ll(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Redding Tarmac Road
Storm Drain Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the
Project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a
determination by a four-�fths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
accepting the City of Redding's List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by Senate
Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.11(c).Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5606, Replace AC Surfacing 2025 Project, awarded to J.F.
Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$2,098,108.44.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule (BS) No. 5685,
Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies: (1) award BS No. 5685 to the
lowest bidder, Chris Jaeger Construction & Testing, at a total annual cost of$288,250; (2)
if mutually agreeable, with a11 unit prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same,
authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract annually for two additional one-
year periods, through J�une 30, 2029; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
approve contract amendments up to $40,000 annually to cover unanticipated additional
repair costs and additional units added through development; and (4) find the action
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-036, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Local Road Safety Plan; (2) Find
that the Local Road Safety P1an amendment is statutorily exempt from environmental
review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15262 —
Feasibility and Planning Studies; and (3) authorize staff to submit a United States
Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for A11 Program application in an
amount not-to-exceed $15 million for the design and construction of a roundabout and
related curve-safety improvements at the intersection of Churn Creek Road, Victor
Avenue, and Rancho Road.
4.11(�.Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5508, Construction on State Highway in Redding on Route
273 from Yuba Street to Tehama Street and on California Street from Tehama Street to
Eureka Way, awarded to S.T. Rhoades Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a�inal cost of
$4,095,796.90.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective May 19, 2026, updating the City of Redding Master Employee Salary Schedule
classification titles and pay rates/ranges to comply with the California Public Employees'
Retirement System requirement that all information be consolidated in one master
document.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved,rati�ed, 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. 2026-034 through 2026-037 and Ordinance Nos. 2690 through 2692 are
on file in the Office o�the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Council Member appointments to the City of Redding Audit and Financial Advisory
Committees.
Mayor Littau provided a brief overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Robert Sid opined the importance of being diligent and mindful regarding qualifications
and experience when making appointments to various Boards and Committees.
Mayor Littau noted that an updated Agenda and staff report were published on Friday,May
15, 2026,regarding an update to his appointment to the Audit Committee.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member A�udette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) approve the following to the Audit Committee: (a) Mayor Littau's
appointment of one non-voting member, Ken Freigher, for a two-year term to November
30, 2028; (b) Vice Mayor Dhanuka's appointment of one non-voting member in 2026,
Dale Ball, for a one-year term to November 30, 2027; and(2) approve the following to the
Financial Advisory Committee: (a) Mayor Littau's two Council Member appointments of
himself and Council Member Audette; (b) Council Member-sponsored appointments:
(c) Mayor Littau — Jason Richart, for a three-year term to November 30, 2029; (d) Vice
Mayor Dr. Dhanuka — Michael Quinn, for a three-year term to November 30, 2029;
(e) Mayor Pro Tempore Resner—Bruce Dean, for a one-year term to November 30, 2027;
(� Council Member A�udette — Dennice Maxwell, for a one-year term to November 30,
2027; and (g) Council Member Munns—Kurt Swanson, for a one-year term to November
30, 2027. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
Assistant Director of Electric Utility Joseph Bowers 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dhanuka, to accept the City of Redding Electric LTtility's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third
Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(b). Provide $80,000 per month in transition funding for Advance Redding and the terms for
the request for Proposal for the Civic Auditorium Lease located at 700 Auditorium Drive.
Community Services Director Travis Menne highlighted the Report to the City Council
(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Director Menne noted that the Council will need to provide consensus on several decision
points as noted in the staff report.
Todd Jones, Chief Executive Of�cer for Redding Chamber of Commerce/Visit Redding,
spoke in support of keeping the Civic Auditorium open, and opined the need for a long-
term plan.
Leslie Sawyer shared two examples of what she considered missteps taken by Advance
Redding.
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1Vlichael Quinn stated that after reviewing Advance Redding's financial information, he
opined that the issue is expenses for concerts outweighed the incoming revenue and
suggested that whoever is awarded the RFP should open it up to the public to provide paid
events.
Jay Dunlap opined that the short timeline for an RF'P to be released and an operator to be
found andlor have the City of Redding operate it, is not realistic.
Paul Saulsbury encouraged continued exploration of partnerships, sponsorships, private
investment,regional collaboration or alternative operational models that could preserve the
Civic Auditorium without placing additional long-term strain on taxpayers.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns,to approve the terms of the Request for Proposal as proposed in the staff report for
the Civic Auditorium Lease located at 700 Auditorium Drive, with the inclusion of: (1)the
IronMan 70.3 in Special Events; (2) a detailed inventory of City-owned assets; and (3)
requirement of a statement of finances to ensure a potential operator can fund the business
without the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
99(c). Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance to
provide guidelines regarding military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Police Captain Chris Smyrnos 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) accept the Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; (2)
introduce Uncodified Ordinance No. 2693 adopting and approving a policy to provide
guidelines for the approval, acguisition and reporting requirements for military equipment
for first reading by title only and waive the fu11 reading; (3) authorize the City Attorney to
prepare a summary ordinance, and the City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with
law; and (4) authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase one Skydio R10
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at a cost of approximately $10,000.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Council Member Munns left the ChambeNs at 7:41 p.�n., and returned at 7:43 p.m.
9.10(b).City of Redding (City) General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
March 2026.
Director of Finance/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 Audette, seconded by Council Member
Resner,to accept the City's General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended
March 31, 2026. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Tenessa Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
reinstate the Investment Advisory Committee and provide Council with a presentation at a future
Council meeting.
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At 1Vlayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
return to Council at a future meeting with an update regarding the opioid settlements.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:19 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adj ourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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
May 26, 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, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, and Jack Munns. Council Member Erin
Resner arrived at 3:30 p.m.
Also present: Interim City Attorney Benjamin L. Stock, City Manager William Tarbox, Personnel
Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk Sharlene Tipton.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed
Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 3:06 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:36 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 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
City Attorney- Recruitment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549571(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of $:37 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting
adj ourned.
APPROVED:
Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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