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Home My WebLink About _ 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 1,2026 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(a) ***APPROVED BY*** stipton�a�cityofredding.gov k„ �"� � ��" ,��"� ��.� � � Sh��t�,�'��?'��ta , a��`�l�rk 8��6"202G stipton@cityofredding.gov SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes Recommendation Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of August 18, 2026; and Regular Meeting of August 18, 2026. Attachments Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of August 18, 2026 -Final Unofficial Minutes- Regular Meeting of August 18, 2026 255 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 18, 2026, 4:30 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Council Member Tenessa Audette arrived at 4:38 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 4:34 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 6:02 p.m., Mayor Littau: (1) 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, A�ugust 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Redding Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001; and(2) reported that in reference to: 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(4): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation- Four potential cases Interim City Attorney Wagner stated that the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the initiation of litigation for one case. At the hour of 8:53 p.m., Mayor Littau announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10:43 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Upton v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 200892 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: Interim City Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'7.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 10:44 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Resner declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/18/2026 256 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 18, 2026, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Pau1 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 Council Member Audette. The Invocation was provided by Amarjit Singh with the Sikh Center of Anderson. PRESENTATION 2A. This item was �eino�ved f�om the agenda at the�equest of Calt�ans. Presentation by Caltrans District 2 Project Manager regarding the Downtown Redding CAPM project. PUBLIC COMMENT Jaclyn Treadway provided an educational handout, incorporated herein by reference, and provided information regarding the project Developing Diamonds, a faith-based non-profit that provides basic support services and survival aid to the unhoused/homeless population. Letter read by a citizen on behalf of Anderson City Council Member Bonnie Simmons expressing her gratitude for the City of Redding's collaboration to host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on August 16, 2026. Robert Sid opined his support far an expanded incarceration facility. Nick Gardner shared his appreciation for the Redding Fire Department's quick efforts to extinguish a fire 100 yards from his home. Leslie Sawyer: (1) asked Council to provide a letter of support to Governor Gavin Newsome for AB 2700; (2)encouraged the Interim City Manager and Council to review City-wide expenditures; (3)asked the Council to recognize the City's Sports Park employees and support upcoming events; (4) encouraged the Council to attend Shasta Supermoto's event happening over the upcoming weekend; and (5) opined that the Good News Rescue Mission is one of the only nonpro�its doing good in the community. Todd Jones, Chief Executive Officer for the Redding Chamber of Commerce, opined his appreciation for the City of Redding's and the community's support for the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California held on August 16, 2026. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Couneil (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(a). Approve City Couneil Minutes: Special Meeting—Closed Session of August 4, 2026; and Regular Meeting of August 4, 2026. 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: Accounts Payable Register No. 12 for the period of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of$16,106,325.'76; (2) Payroll Register No. 25 for the period of May 24, 2026, through June 6, 2026, in the amount of$2,855,874.29; and(3) Payroll Register No. 26 for the period of June 7, 2026, through June 20, 2026, in the amount of$3,031,696.57; for a summary total of$ 21,993,896.62. 08/18/2026 257 4.5(a). Approve the following actions related to Bid Schedule No. 5694 for the procurement of underground vault structures, lids, pads, and cover assemblies: (1) authorize Redding Electric Utility to procure underground vault structures, lids, pads, and cover assemblies from Oldcastle Infrastructure as the primary vendor, Jensen Precast as a backup vendor, and Madruga Ironworks as a specialty vendor, on a per-quote basis without soliciting multiple quotes; (2) authorize total expenditures for these purchases not to exceed $1,200,000 per fiscal year for a period not-to-exceed two fiscal years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and ending at the close of Fiscal Year 2027-28; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee,to approve additional expenditures of up to $150,000 per fiscal year to address un�oreseen cost increases associated with inaterial, labor, or operational requirements. 4.5(b). Authorize and approve the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5�04 for furnishing electric utility trench and excavation work: (1) award to Chavez General Engineering Construction Inc., at the bid unit prices, for a total amount of$1,040,610.00; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee,to approve contingency funding in the amount of$210,000, representing 20 percent of the evaluated contract amount; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same; and (4) find that the activity is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act;pursuant to Section 15301 —Existing Facilities, Section 15302 — Replacement or Reconstruction, and Section 15303 —New Construction or Conversion of Small Struct�ures. 4.8(a). Approve and authorize the following for the City of Redding Fire Department: (1)approve an increase to the previously approved purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment to incl�ude Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs in the amount of $54,787.61; (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the SOth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $0; (2) authorize the use of Buckeye Fire Protection District funds for the additional equipment; (3)approve an amendment to the previously authorized standardization and sole-source of SCBA products and associated equipment to 3M Scott to incl�ude RIT packs; and (4) authorize the Purchasing Officer, or designee, to amend Purchase Order PUR003689, increasing the amount by $54,787.61, for a total not-to- exceed amount of$1,021,065.84. 4.11(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 actions relative to the Butte Street Boogie Network Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the Butte Street Boogie Network Project as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §150'74. 4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposal (RFP)No. 5680,for water storage tank repair and maintenance services: (1) award to Superior Tank Solutions, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consultant and Professional Services Contract with Superior Tank Solutions, Inc. for water storage tank repair and maintenance services for an approximately ten-year period and for a not to exceed fee of$12,201,000; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract amendments not-to-exceed $200,000; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2026-071, a resolution o�the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 49th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $915,080 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and (5) find that the water storage tank repair and maintenance program is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. 08/18/2026 258 4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5713 (Project No. STADM23030), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2026: (1) award to Tullis, Inc. in the amount of$1,882,564.00; (2) approve $359,350 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $254,130 for project development costs; (4) approve $225,000 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$50,000; (6) approve the project design plans, specifications, and special provisions; and (7) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,pursuant to Section 15301(c)—Existing Facilities. 4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the ongoing Transportation Grant Projects: (1) increase the Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap Completion Project ("TBTDT" Project) budget by $232,560 using Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Streets Capital appropriations; and (2) increase the Victor and Cypress Avenues Active Transportation Project ("VCAT" Project) budget by $78,450 using FY 2026-27 Streets Capital appropriations. 4.11(�.Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5690, Caldwell Park Expansion Project: (1) award the project to the lowest bidder, S.T. Rhoades Construction, Inc., in the amount of$4,372,117.50; (2) approve an additional $269,675 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $619,000 for project development costs; (4)approve$437,000 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$80,000. In response to Vice Mayor Dr.Dhanuka's question, Interim City Manager Webb confirmed that the majority of the scope of the work with this project is to take care of deferred maintenance including the parking lot. 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, rati�ied, 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. 2026-070 and 2026-071 are on file the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. Continued Public IHearing-Adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. Mayor Littau noted the Public Hearing was continued from the July 21, 2026, regular City Council meeting. Finance Director Greg Robinett highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and provided an overview relative to those departments that only had fee increases subject to CPUCCI. Each of the following City of Redding Department Directors and staff provided information related to the fee changes for their respective departments: Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibiliseo, Finanee Director Greg Robinett, Community Services Director Travis Menne, Deputy Fire Chief J�ay Summerlin, Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan; and Public Works Deputy Direetor Paul Clemens. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 08/18/2026 259 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) with the following updates (a) removal of adding a CPI escalator to the Tobacco Retail License (TRL); (b)removal of the Development Services Consultation Fee until a policy is brought back for Council's consideration; (c)removal of the Airport Public Parking Non-Payment Violations; (2) add"Commercial" and"in restricted areas"to the description of "Filming and Still Photography" related to the Redding Airports; and (3) clerical error clean up to: (a) remove the $15.00 Airport parking violation fee; and (b) adjust misalignment of page fee amounts in the Development Services section of the Schedule (pages 3-8). The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members—Dr. Dhanuka ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—None Resolution No. 2026-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Council Merreber Munns left chambers at 7:24 p.m. and retu�ned at 7:26 p.in. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.5(c). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel highlighted the Report to 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: (1) approve REU's updated and revised 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan pursuant to California Senate Bi11901; (2)accept the 2026 Independent Evaluator's Report prepared by qualified independent evaluatar Dudek pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 8387(c); and (3) find that this activity is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) —Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.11(g).This item was r�emoved fi�om the agenda at the request of City of Redding staff. Updated project cost for the City of Redding Organics Diversion to Energy Operations proj ect. 9.11(h).Report providing an update for the City of Redding (City) Pump Station 1 Replacement Proj ect. Municipal Utility Manager Joshua Watkins summarized the Report to 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 Audette, to aecept an update regarding the City's Water Utility Pump Station 1 Replacement Project located along the Sacramento River. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.14(a).First Amendment to Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide legal serviees as Interim City Attorney. Interim City Manager Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Audette, Mr. Webb affirmed that the approved contract amount could be less dependent upon the Council's decision regarding the vacant City Attorney recruitment. 08/18/2026 260 A MOTION WAS 1VIADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council. Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 51 st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $425,010; and (2) approve the First Amendment to the contract (G11231) with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, in a not-to-exceed amount o�$1,220,000, for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for the City of Redding, effective upon signing. 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. 2026-073 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS In response to Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Interim City Manager Webb confirmed that a report providing information and options available to assist with management of state parolee releases within the City of Redding will be forthcoming for Council's consideration at a fut�ure meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:53p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mike Littau, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/18/2026