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Home My WebLink About _ 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: August 18, 2026 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton(a, cityofredding.gov Sh it ? to a y`Clerk 8/6"2026 stipton@cityofredding.gov SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of August 4, 2026; and Regular Meeting of August 4, 2026. Attachments Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of August 4, 2026 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 4, 2026 WN Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 4, 2026, 5:15 PM The meeting was called to order at 5:16 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, and Erin Resner. Council Member Jack Munns arrived at 5:18 p.m. Also present: Interim City Attorney Mary Anne Wagner, Interim City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Littau announced that no one present or via two-way audio wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session items. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:17 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:24 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and stated that the Closed Session meeting is recessed to the end of the regular City Council Meeting held on the same date, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Redding Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001. At the hour of 6:58 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 7:46 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 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: Stillwater Business Park, Lot 13; Assessor's Parcel No. 054-260-005 Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager Michael Webb Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and 42 Real Estate, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 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: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Interim City Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. There being no further business at the hour of 7:47 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/04/2026 e Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 4, 2026, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:25 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, Interim City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tenessa Audette. The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Fire Departments. PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Wyatt opined his support for California Senate Bill (SB 634). Jaclyn Treadway provided an educational handout, incorporated herein by reference, and spoke to Council on SB 634, which protects faith -based and non-profit groups who provide basic support services and survival aid to the unhoused/homeless population. Shasta County Watch Dog opined her support for more government oversight. Leslie Sawyer expressed her appreciation for the Redding Fire Department for their efforts to assist the public in putting out a fire in the Target parking lot started by a cigarette. 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 June 16, 2026: Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026; Special Meeting - Closed Session of July 14, 2026: Special Meeting- Closed Session of July 21, 2026; and Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026. 4.1.1(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-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. 4.11(b)Authorize and approve the following for the City of Redding Water Utility: (1) accept payment from the Aqueous Film -Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation Class Action Settlement for Public Water Systems; and (2) find that payment acceptance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. 4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals Schedule No. 5708, Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Redding Cape Seal 2026 Project: (1) award to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not -to -exceed fee of $420,000 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract amendments not -to -exceed $50,000. Shasta County Watch Dog opined that some Contractor's and businesses the City of Redding (City) awards bids to are not in compliance with the State of California Contractor's License Board. In response to Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka, Interim City Manager Michael Webb shared that the City's procedures for verifying any vendors that the City enters into agreements with include ensuring they have an active business license, as well as any other licensing requirements pertaining to the specific type of project, such as an active state of California Contractors license. 08/04/2026 250 4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following relative to the purchase of a Hydro -Cleaner for the Public Works Wastewater Collection Division: (1) authorize the purchase of a 2027 Kenworth T480 cab and chassis using Sourcewell contract pricing from Pape Kenworth, equipped with a Sewer Equipment of America 1" Hydro -Cleaner using Sourcewell contract pricing from UROCK Utility Equipment Inc., with a net delivered cost of $403,483.49, 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 $15,000.00 for the purchase of the truck mounted hydro cleaner vehicle. 4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to the Land Lease Agreement with Cox and Cox Construction, Inc. at 3155 South Street (Assessor's Parcel Number 104-900-011) and 2100 Airpark Drive (Assessor's Parcel Number 104-100-032) to be used as a temporary construction staging area for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and terminating on August 31, 2027: (1) approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the Lease Agreement and time extension amendments, if required; and (2) find that this action is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301 — Existing Facilities 4.12(a).Approve designation of Council Member Tenessa Audette as the Voting Delegate, and Interim City Manager Michael Webb as the Voting Delegate — Alternate, to represent the City of Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, 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 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Budget resolution for the IRONMAN 70.3 event to be held in the City of Redding. Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Giblisico highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Event Director Tim Bauer with the Redding Tourism Marking Group opined his excitement and appreciation for the City of Redding's commitment to this event. He shared that there are over 1,600 competitors from over 48 states and 20 different countries competing in this event. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-069, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 23�d Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $35,550 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to support the IRONMAN 70.3 event; (2) authorize Redding Electric Utility to sponsor the IRONMAN 70.3 event in the amount of $15,000 annually for 2026, 2027, and 2028 to fund services provided by the City in support of the event; (3) authorize the donation of five drop boxes from the City's Solid Waste Division, consisting of three 40 -yard and two 30 -yard drop boxes, valued at approximately $2,600, for use at the IRONMAN 70.3 event in August 2026, 2027, and 2028; and (4) find that the donation supersedes the City's current Council Policy No. 214 limiting community event donations to one 30 -yard drop box, given the scale and community benefit of the IRONMAN 70.3 event. IN'�%T*=- AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2026-069 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/04/2026 251 FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS In response to Council Member Audette's question, Community Services Director Travis Menne confirmed that the Request for Proposal for the Redding Civic Auditorium Lease was released and published July 27, 2026, on the City of Redding's website under the Purchasing Department's bid opportunities section. At Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with a report providing information and options available to assist with management of state parolee releases within the City of Redding for consideration at the August 18, 2026, City Council meeting. In response to Mayor Littau's inquiry regarding when Council can expect a presentation relative to the Tobacco Ordinance, Interim City Manager Michael Webb advised Council he will meet with Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan and will provide that information to the Council in an off -agenda memorandum. Interim City Manager Webb introduced and welcomed the City of Redding's Interim Chief of Police, Hank Schreeder. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:57 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/04/2026