Redding public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The commission voted 4‑2 to approve Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Application EXT‑2023‑00968, extending the Seven Bridges subdivision map for three years under existing conditions. Commissioners Aaron Hatch and Michele Goedert voted no, while Cameron Middleton, Gregory Balkovek, Brandi Greene, and Luke Miner voted yes. The commission also unanimously nominated Commissioner Michele Goedert to serve on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Community Coalition, with six yes votes, no noes, and one abstention. No other actions were taken; remaining agenda items were informational.
- Approved Tentative Subdivision Map Extension EXT‑2023‑00968 (4‑2)
- Nominated Commissioner Michele Goedert to Riverfront Specific Plan Community Coalition (6‑0, 1 abstain)
- Approved June 27, 2023 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 25, 2023 Planning Commission minutes (4‑0‑2)
Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting
The Board of Administrative Review approved an amendment for a garden center expansion and a site development permit to replace a fire-destroyed dwelling. Both projects were determined to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Approved Amendment Application AMND-2023-00866 and Zoning Exception Application ZE-2023-01074 for garden center expansion at 2691 Hilltop Drive (3-0)
- Approved Site Development Permit Application SDP-2023-01011 to replace a fire-destroyed dwelling at 1859 Eugenia Avenue (3-0)
Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed the Destination 2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines goals for library awareness, flexible spaces, community connectivity, and lifetime learning through 2027. The plan includes specific targets for marketing, outreach, and facility enhancements based on community data and public input.
- Proposed goal to increase awareness among 40% of service area population via communication campaigns
- Proposed goal to increase new cardholder activity by 5% through welcome newsletters
- Proposed creation of a branded 'Library to You' remote services brand by FY2024
- Proposed development of a STEM space for elementary and middle school students by FY2026-27
- Proposed implementation of a system-wide Memory Lab service for digitizing photos by FY2023-2025
- Proposed partnership with City Parks and Recreation for multigenerational gathering spaces by FY2023
- Proposed diversity audit of collections to respond to book challenges by FY2024-25
- Proposed expansion of offsite service options by five per year starting FY2024
Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council held a special meeting and adjourned to closed session to confer with labor negotiators. No reportable action was taken regarding the employee organizations discussed.
- No reportable action taken regarding conference with labor negotiators
Redding City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council approved several major infrastructure projects, including the Well 12 Water Treatment Plant and the Downtown Park Plaza. The council also extended a $40,000 signing bonus for lateral police officers and authorized multiple grant applications for community resilience.
- Awarded Well 12 Water Treatment Plant project to SnL Group, Inc. for $5,995,970
- Awarded Downtown Park Plaza Project at 1470 Market St to SnL Group Inc. for $3,985,883
- Extended $40,000 lateral police officer signing bonus for 18 months (Unanimous)
- Authorized $10M grant application for Panorama Park and Resiliency Center
- Authorized $500,000 grant application for a day resource center
- Approved $200,000 from General Fund for community recreational program instructors
- Accepted $212,150 FEMA grant for Assistance to Firefighters
- Accepted $127,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for police overtime and equipment