Red Bluff, CA

Planning Commission

The Red Bluff Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to allow a nonprofit regional food warehouse, administrative office, and charitable distribution logistics facility at 345 David Avenue. The commission will also discuss and provide direction on developing a regulatory framework for food truck parks/courts. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes (none listed).

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-02 to amend Use Permit No. 310 for a nonprofit food warehouse at 345 David Avenue (APN 031-102-044)
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2026-21 approving the conditional use permit
• Discussion and direction on a regulatory framework for food truck parks/courts

City Council

The Red Bluff City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings of ordinances, including establishing a tobacco retailer permit program, increasing the general parking limit from 24 to 72 hours, and creating procedures for judicial receivership of chronic nuisance properties. The council will also discuss ownership and operational alternatives for municipal water and wastewater utilities, and appoint members to the Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1096 adding Tobacco Retailer Permit sections to Chapter 25
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1090 increasing general parking limit from 24 to 72 hours
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1100 establishing judicial receivership for chronic nuisance properties
• Discussion on ownership and operational alternatives for municipal water and wastewater utilities
• Appointment of five members to the Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, with the only substantive action being approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment, staff items, and future agenda planning.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Red Bluff City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on key items including water and sewer rate adjustments, a new airport services contract, and adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the water plan and direction on a proposed vacant commercial property ordinance.

• Proposition 218 Final Water and Sewer Rate Study — vote to set public notice date and authorize notification process
• Award Professional Airport Services Contract to LJA Engineering, Inc. for 3 years with optional 2-year extension
• Adopt Resolution No. 23-2026 adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and file with California Department of Water Resources
• Direction to staff on proposed Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance
• Amend hourly pay schedule for Extra Help, Part-Time & Seasonal employees via Resolution 22-2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending adoption of a Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance and a Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance to the City Council. It will also hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to convert second-floor commercial space at 508 Main Street into a residential apartment in the Historic Commercial district.

• Resolution 2026-18 recommending Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance
• CUP 2026-03 at 508 Main Street — convert second-floor commercial to residential apartment (applicant Brian Haugen)
• Resolution 2026-19 recommending Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance
• Public hearing for CUP 2026-03 (notice published July 18, 2026)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 election regarding the appointment of the City Clerk and City Treasurer. The body is also reviewing a water and sewer rate study and the framework for a Measure S Oversight Committee.

• Resolution to accept a $89,836.25 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant from the California Highway Patrol
• Proposed ballot measure to determine if City Clerk and City Treasurer offices shall be appointive
• Emergency repair resolution for a sewer main behind Thai House Restaurant at 248 South Main Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 1099 regarding water system cross-connection control
• Public hearing for the Annual Status Report on Vacancies for AB 2561 compliance

City Council

The Council will certify the June 2026 primary election and Measure S street safety initiative. They are also discussing local transaction tax implementation and a change order for wastewater maintenance.

• Certification of June 2026 Primary Election results
• Certification of Measure S (Street Safety, Maintenance, and Road Tax)
• Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas, & Associates for tax record examination
• Creation of Fund 38 for the Street SMART Citizen Initiative
• $31,400 change order for South Jackson Lift Station

The City Council certified the June 2026 primary election results and adopted resolutions to implement a local transactions and use tax, including authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the State Board of Equalization and to examine tax records with Hinderliter, De Llamas, & Associates. The Council also approved creating Fund 38 for the Street SMART Citizen Initiative and approved a change order and supplemental appropriation for the South Jackson Lift Station. All votes were unanimous.

• Certified the results of the June 2026 Primary Election (Resolution 18-2026).
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the State Board of Equalization for a local transactions and use tax (Resolution 16-2026).
• Adopted a resolution authorizing examination of transactions and use tax records and an agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas, & Associates (Resolution 17-2026).
• Approved the creation of Fund 38 for the Street SMART Citizen Initiative.
• Approved Change Order #1 to Task Order No. 3 for the South Jackson Lift Station in the amount of $31,400.00.
• Approved a supplemental appropriation of $31,400.00 for Fund 47 44 760220 0100 (Wastewater Collection Maintenance).

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the FY 2026/27 budget and appropriations limit. They will also consider multiple grants, including up to $73,000 for firefighting equipment and $25,000 for fuels reduction. Several personnel actions are on the agenda: approving a new MOU with the Red Bluff Firefighters' Association, setting salaries for fire mid-managers, updating city salary schedules, and amending the city manager's contract.

• Adopt FY 2026/27 budget and appropriations limit
• Apply for $73,000 Assistance to Firefighters micro grant
• Apply for $25,000 California Fire Foundation fuels reduction grant
• Approve MOU with Red Bluff Firefighters' Association for 2026-2029
• Amend ordinance on cross-connection control for water system

The Council adopted the 2026/27 budget, noting the general fund is decreasing year over year. It also approved a list of SB1-funded maintenance projects, adopted salary schedules and the Position Allocation List, and approved a new MOU with the Red Bluff Firefighters' Association plus a resolution for the Fire Mid-Managers bargaining unit. A discussion on changing council compensation to $1 per month was denied.

• Adopted the 2026/27 budget (item 10).
• Adopted the list of FY 2026-27 SB1-funded projects (item 11).
• Adopted salary schedules for city employees (item 15).
• Approved the Position Allocation List (item 16).
• Approved the MOU with the Red Bluff Firefighters' Association for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029 (item 13).
• Adopted the resolution setting salaries for the Red Bluff Fire Mid-Managers Association (item 12).
• Approved the 1st Amendment to the City Manager contract (item 14).
• Denied the discussion to change council compensation to $1 per month (item 19).

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of April 8, 2026 minutes, and a fixed base operator report. The main action is to nominate and elect a commissioner to serve on the selection committee for an airport consultant.

• Nominate and elect a commissioner for the Airport Consultant Selection Committee
• Approve April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive Fixed Base Operator report

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple labor agreements and salary resolutions for police, fire, and management employees. They will also decide on a $1 million grant request for the fire department and authorize legal representation for PFAS-related litigation. Additionally, a resolution ordering a municipal election and an ordinance on lot line adjustments are on the agenda.

• $1M Assistance to Firefighters Grant request
• Resolution ordering municipal election
• Salary resolutions for management and mid-management employees
• Memorandum of Understanding with Police Officers' Association (2026-2029)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Firefighters' Association (2026-2029)

The Red Bluff City Council approved the 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new fire engine, adopted resolutions to place the Treasurer and Clerk positions on the November 2026 ballot and set management salaries, and adopted MOUs with the Police Officers' Association and Police Mid-Managers Association. The Firefighters' Association MOU was continued to the next meeting. The council also approved a lot line adjustment ordinance and a legal services agreement for PFAS-related civil actions.

• Approved the 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for a new fire engine.
• Adopted Resolution 08-2026 ordering a November 2026 election for Treasurer and Clerk positions.
• Adopted Resolution 09-2026 setting management and mid-management salaries and benefits.
• Adopted Resolution 10-2026 setting salaries and benefits for the Red Bluff Police Mid-Managers Association.
• Adopted the Police Officers' Association MOU for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
• Continued the Firefighters' Association MOU to the next regular meeting.
• Approved first reading of an ordinance amending RBMC §20.6(A) on lot line adjustments and voluntary mergers.
• Approved a legal services agreement for representation in PFAS-related civil actions.

Planning Commission

The Red Bluff Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three main items: a use permit for a mobile vending unit at 2650 Main St., a recommendation to the City Council for a Tobacco Retailer Permit Ordinance, and a recommendation for a Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Use Permit No. 2026-01 for a mobile vending unit at 2650 Main St. in C-3 zoning
• Resolution 2026-17 recommending Tobacco Retailer Permit Ordinance to City Council
• Resolution 2026-15 recommending Vacant Commercial Property Registration and Maintenance Ordinance
• Public hearings on all three regular agenda items
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council will consider and vote on a three-year agreement with the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce for July 2026–June 2029. They will also hold public hearings on waiving building fees for donated playground equipment at Trainor Park and approve amendments to the PJ Helicopters lease and a lease for the Rio & Walnut Transit Transfer Center with Tehama County. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with police and fire bargaining units.

• 3-year Chamber of Commerce agreement (July 2026–June 2029)
• Waive building permit and inspection fees for donated playground at Trainor Park
• Minor Amendment #2 to PJ Helicopters airport lease (2017-2067)
• Lease agreement with Tehama County for Rio & Walnut Transit Transfer Center
• City Engineer NorthStar contract extension for 3 years (Addendum No. 7)

The Council approved a three-year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for $85,000, after denying a motion for $100,000. They also approved a resolution waiving building permit and inspection fees for donated playground equipment at Trainor Park, and approved various lease amendments and contract extensions. The consent agenda was approved, including a new public records request ordinance.

• Approved Chamber of Commerce agreement at $85,000 (4-1)
• Denied motion for $100,000 Chamber agreement (unanimous abstention on vote count, but motion failed)
• Approved fee waiver for Trainor Park playground equipment (5-0)
• Approved PJ Helicopters lease amendment #2 (5-0)
• Approved Tehama County lease for Rio & Walnut Transfer Facility (5-0)
• Approved City Engineer NorthStar Agreement extension (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public records ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1095 establishing public records request procedures (consent)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The meeting is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes from March 10, 2026, and routine staff reports. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting