Redding public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting
The Administrative Hearings Board voted to uphold an appeal and dismiss a code enforcement citation for a property at 1913 Kinvarra Way. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Dismissed Administrative Citation C-2281 for 1913 Kinvarra Way (2-1)
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted December 2022 Status Report for Pending Orders
- Accepted 2023 Administrative Hearings Board meeting schedule (unanimous)
Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting
The Board of Administrative Review approved Parcel Map PM-2022-00949 for property at 6392 Westside Road. The board determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and found the necessary findings for approval were in evidence.
- Approved Parcel Map PM-2022-00949 to divide 8.91 acres into five lots (3-0)
- Determined project at 6392 Westside Road is exempt from CEQA (3-0)
Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations. No reportable actions were taken on these items.
- No reportable action taken regarding Lang v. City of Redding litigation
- No reportable action taken regarding conferences with labor negotiators
Redding City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council approved a contract with United Way to operate an emergency housing site with eight sleeping cabins on Mark Street. The Council also voted to maintain its opposition to a Fee-to-Trust Application for a Redding Rancheria casino. Additionally, the city authorized the hiring of two Crisis Intervention Response Team officers.
- Approved Mark Street Emergency Housing Site contract with United Way not to exceed $150,000 (3-1)
- Reaffirmed opposition to Redding Rancheria Fee-to-Trust Application for land south of Bechelli Lane (3-1)
- Approved hiring two full-time Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) Officers and appropriated $156,070 (4-0)
- Approved $1.49M loan increase for Alturas Crossing I Project (4-0)
- Authorized purchase of one Type III wildland engine for up to $450,000 (4-0)
- Awarded architectural services for Fire Stations Assessment and Modernization Project to NMR for up to $297,950 (4-0)
- Awarded Woodacre Sewer Main Replacement Project to Mitchell Johnson Construction, Inc. for $783,954 (4-0)
- Approved 180-day wait period exception to rehire Jules Marchesseault as Electric Manager-Engineering (4-0)
Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting
The Commission approved a draft of the Recreation Element of the General Plan for recommendation to the Planning Commission. It also approved a draft Park Facilities Naming Policy for recommendation to the City Council. Additionally, the body approved the November 2022 consent calendar.
- Approved November 2022 Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Recommended draft Recreation Element of the General Plan in concept with minor staff adjustments (5-0)
- Approved draft Park Facilities Naming Policy for recommendation to City Council with specific revisions (5-0)
Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Commission approved an amendment for the Bethel Church Collyer Drive Campus to allow a 208,192-square-foot facility. A proposed amendment to short-term rental requirements was continued to a future meeting.
- Approved Amendment Application AMND-2020-01709 for Bethel Church Collyer Drive Campus (4-0)
- Adopted the addendum to the final EIR for the Bethel Church project (4-0)
- Continued short-term rental ordinance amendment RZ-2022-02356 to January 10, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council held a special meeting in closed session to confer with labor negotiators. No reportable action was taken regarding the employee organizations discussed.
- No reportable action taken regarding conference with Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO and United Public Employees of California
Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting
The Board of Administrative Review approved a building addition, a virtual reality arcade, a parcel subdivision, and a mini-storage facility. All four projects were determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Approved building addition of approx. 3,100 sq ft at 8080 Airport Road (3-0)
- Approved virtual reality arcade at 1720 Market Street (3-0)
- Approved subdivision of 3.6-acre parcel into three parcels at 905 E. Cypress Avenue (3-0)
- Approved 27,500 sq ft mini-storage facility and office at 6401, 6411, 6421, and 6431 Eastside Road (3-0)
Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved an amendment for the Bethel Church Collyer Drive Campus to increase the facility size to 208,192 square feet. The commission also voted to postpone a decision on short-term rental ordinance modifications.
- Approved Amendment Application AMND-2020-01709 for Bethel Church Collyer Drive Campus (4-0)
- Adopted the addendum to the final EIR for the Bethel Church project (4-0)
- Continued Rezoning Application RZ-2022-02356 regarding short-term rental requirements to January 10, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Redding City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, election results and swore in new members. The council reorganized its leadership, appointing Michael Dacquisto as Mayor. Several municipal code ordinances and utility contracts were also approved.
- Certified November 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
- Appointed Michael Dacquisto as Mayor, Mark Mezzano as Vice Mayor, and Tenessa Audette as Mayor Pro Tempore (4-1)
- Approved $3.5M grant application and conceptual plan for South City Park improvements (3-2)
- Approved $341,900 contract with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. for an electric substation design (5-0)
- Awarded $334,570 annual contract to Anixter, Inc. for electric meters (5-0)
- Approved $456,333 award to Conti, LLC for Council Chambers audio visual upgrades (5-0)
- Approved $450,000 for Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment for Water Utility (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2655 and 2657 amending building and fire codes (5-0)
Administrative Hearings Board - Special Meeting
The board met in closed session to discuss legal counsel regarding City of Redding v. Slo Electro, LLC. The City Attorney announced that no reportable action resulted from the session.
- No reportable action taken regarding City of Redding v. Slo Electro, LLC
Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Administrative Hearings Board met for a special session. The board held a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding City of Redding v. Slo Electro, LLC, but reported no action was taken.
- No reportable action taken regarding City of Redding v. Slo Electro, LLC
Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting
The Redding Area Bus Authority approved the purchase of two new vans and the sale of two surplus paratransit vans. The board also authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Redding Electric Utility to generate revenue from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Program.
- Approved purchase of two vans for approximately $168,500 each (7-0)
- Authorized sale of two surplus paratransit vans (7-0)
- Approved MOU with City of Redding Electric Utility for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Program revenue (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. RABA 2022-008 amending Investment Policy No. 111 (7-0)
- Authorized staff to apply for Federal Transit Administration 5339 Funds (7-0)
- Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Accepted August and September 2022 Cash and Treasurer's reports (7-0)
- Accepted August and September 2022 System and Ridership reports (7-0)
Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting
The Redding Area Bus Authority authorized the purchase of two new vans and the sale of two surplus paratransit vans. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Redding Electric Utility for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Program revenue.
- Approved purchase of two vans for approximately $168,500 each (7-0)
- Authorized sale of two surplus paratransit vans (7-0)
- Authorized MOU with City of Redding Electric Utility for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Program revenue (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. RABA 2022-008 amending Investment Policy No. 111 (7-0)
- Authorized staff to apply for Federal Transit Administration 5339 Funds (7-0)
- Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Accepted August and September 2022 Cash and Treasurer's reports (7-0)
- Accepted August and September 2022 System and Performance reports (7-0)
Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting
The Redding Housing Authority approved budget appropriations for personnel, materials, and capital outlay for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The board also adopted a budget amendment to allocate $235,000 for Housing Division positions.
- Approved Minutes from September 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. RHA 2022-002 for FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget appropriations (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. RHA 2022-003 to amend FY 2022-23 budget by $235,000 for Housing Division positions (5-0)
Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting
The Administrative Hearings Board upheld a code enforcement citation for 5419 Valleyridge Drive while reducing the associated fine by 50%. The Board also adopted an Abatement and Penalties Order for 4070 Easter Avenue.
- Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Upheld Administrative Citation No. C-3197 for 5419 Valleyridge Drive and reduced fine by half (2-0)
- Adopted proposed Abatement and Penalties Order for 4070 Easter Avenue (2-0)
- Accepted November 2022 Status Report for Pending Orders
Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting
The Board of Administrative Review continued a public hearing regarding a building addition application. The item was moved to the December 7, 2022 meeting at the request of the applicant.
- Continued Amendment Application AMND-2021-01779 for 8080 Airport Road to December 7, 2022 (2-0)
Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations. No reportable actions were taken on the agendized items.
- No reportable action taken regarding Lieberman v. City of Redding litigation
- No reportable action taken regarding labor negotiations with employee organizations
Redding City Council - Regular Meeting
The Council approved the Redding Regional Airport Strategic Plan and introduced ordinances to update building and fire codes. A proposal for a $3.5 million grant for South City Park improvements failed to reach a majority vote. The Council also awarded several professional service contracts and approved a labor agreement with IBEW Maintenance.
- Approved Airport Strategic Plan for Redding Regional Airport (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2655 to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (4-0)
- Denied conceptual plan and $3.5M grant application for South City Park (2-2)
- Awarded $350,575 audit services contract to CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), LLP (4-0)
- Approved successor MOU and salary schedules for IBEW Maintenance (4-0)
- Awarded $405,000 airport security contract to American Guard Services, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2022 (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinances 2656 and 2657 to update Fire Department and Fire Code (4-0)
Community Development Advisory Committee - Special
The Commission approved the October 2022 consent calendar. Members discussed a first draft of a new park naming and renaming policy, which will be returned for further discussion and possible adoption at the next meeting.
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes and October reports (4-0)
Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting
The Commission approved the October 2022 consent calendar, including maintenance and grant reports. Members discussed a first draft of a new park naming and renaming policy, which will be revisited for possible adoption at the next meeting.
- Approved October 2022 Consent Calendar (4-0)
Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting
The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee approved revisions to three library policies. Changes include new rules for meeting room reservations, computer usage, and the creation of limited access library cards for individuals without permanent addresses.
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Meeting Room, Internet and Computer Usage, and Circulation policies (5-0)
Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee approved revisions to three library policies regarding circulation, meeting room usage, and internet and computer usage. The changes include new rules for room reservations, computer session limits, and a limited access card for patrons without permanent addresses.
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Library Policy Recommendations for Circulation, Meeting Room, and Internet and Computer Usage (5-0)
Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council held a special meeting in closed session to discuss labor and real property negotiations. No reportable actions were taken on the items discussed.
- No reportable action taken regarding conference with labor negotiators (IBEW and IAFF)
- No reportable action taken regarding real property negotiations for parcels on Old Oregon Trail
Redding City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council authorized millions in grant and ARPA funding for infrastructure projects at South City Park and Block 7. The council also updated administrative fines for blight and public nuisances and approved several utility and equipment contracts.
- Approved $3,737,000 CDBG Section 108 loan for South City Park and $2,407,730 in ARPA funding for Block 7 (4-1)
- Established $500 per day administrative fine for blight and public nuisance on parcels of two or more acres (5-0)
- Approved $500 per day administrative fine for violations of RMC Chapter 6.08 regarding massage (5-0)
- Approved $1,394,000 contract to Stephen’s Mechanical Corporation for Unit 4 Steam Turbine overhaul (5-0)
- Approved $596,745 award to Mader Supply, LLC for distribution transformers (5-0)
- Approved $336,500.99 purchase of a 2023 Autocar ACX64 Hook Lift truck (5-0)
- Approved $330,000 loan increase to Shasta Women’s Refuge dba One SAFE Place (5-0)
- Authorized up to $500,000 for additional City of Redding Aquatic Center improvement projects (5-0)
Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a mixed-use commercial project at 1300 Dana Drive. The commission also found the 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan.
- Approved Use Permit UP-2022-00941 for restaurant, bar, retail, and dental office at 1300 Dana Drive (6-0)
- Determined 1300 Dana Drive project is categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15302 (6-0)
- Found the 2022-23 to 2027-28 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)