Redding public meetings in 2025

Redding City Council - Special Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a resolution to confirm and ratify the Director of Emergency Services’ proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding. Adoption would keep the emergency declaration in effect, allowing the city to access state and federal aid and to issue emergency orders. The council will also receive departmental reports as part of the regular calendar.

• Adopt resolution to confirm and ratify the local emergency proclamation for flooding

The Redding City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-095 to confirm and ratify the city's proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding. The motion was made by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, and passed unanimously with five ayes and no noes. The resolution is now on file with the City Clerk.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-095 confirming local emergency due to flooding (5-0)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution confirming a local emergency proclamation made on December 22, 2025. This action follows heavy rain and winter storms that caused localized flooding and infrastructure damage starting December 21, 2025.

• Resolution to confirm and ratify the Proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-095 to confirm and ratify the City of Redding proclamation of a local emergency because of flooding. The motion was made by Council Member Resner and seconded by Council Member Munns. All five council members voted aye, with no noes or abstentions. No other business was taken up.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-095 confirming local emergency due to flooding (5-0)

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will review five code enforcement cases, including appeals of administrative citations and a compliance review. The board will determine if municipal code violations occurred and if the imposed penalties are appropriate.

• Appeal of $100,000 citation for prohibited indoor cannabis cultivation at 5159 Woodview Drive
• Administrative citation appeal for 820 Middle Street
• Administrative citation appeal for 3041 Panorama Drive (Xinyu Tan)
• Administrative citation appeal for 3041 Panorama Drive (Shi Tan)
• Administrative compliance review for Fossil LLC at 825 Industrial Street

The Administrative Hearings Board approved a settlement order for the 5159 Woodview Drive case, reducing the payable fine to $15,000 and suspending $85,000 for five years. The board denied settlement agreements for the 820 Middle Street and 3041 Panorama Drive cases and continued those appeals to January 21, 2026. No decision was recorded for the later appeal concerning Shi Tan at 3041 Panorama Drive.

• Approved settlement order for 5159 Woodview Drive (payable $15,000, suspend $85,000) – vote 2-0-1 (abstain Kelly Kafel)
• Denied settlement for 820 Middle Street; appeal continued to Jan 21, 2026 – vote 2-1-0
• Denied settlement for 3041 Panorama Drive (Xinyu Tan); appeal continued to Jan 21, 2026 – vote 2-1-0
• No recorded outcome for 3041 Panorama Drive (Shi Tan) appeal

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with four employee organizations. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Redding Peace Officers’ Association
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization
• Meeting location: Civic Center Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA

The Redding City Council held a special closed‑session meeting on December 16, 2025. After a conference with labor negotiators representing several employee groups, the council took no reportable action on the item. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a resolution honoring Interim City Manager Steve Bade, adopt several ordinances updating the zoning code and creating a Housing Opportunity Overlay District, and approve a $4,054,439 amendment to the Quartz Hill Infrastructure Project funding. Additional consent‑calendar items include contracts for airport runway rehabilitation, street striping services, a budget amendment for SharePoint storage, and appointments to the Community Services Advisory Commission.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2686 updating multiple sections of the Zoning Code (e.g., accessory dwelling units, trash enclosure, parking requirements).
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2687 establishing a Housing Opportunity Overlay District on specified parcels.
• Approve First Amendment to the Agreement with K2 Development Company, increasing Quartz Hill Infrastructure Project funding to $4,054,439.
• Award contract to Darren Taylor Construction, Inc. for street striping and pavement marking services, $223,100.
• Reduce records retention, releasing $1,208,464.75 to Redding Airport Constructors for runway and taxiway rehabilitation.

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-091 honoring Interim City Manager Steve Bade. It approved the consent calendar, which included adopting Ordinance Nos. 2686‑2688 to update the zoning code—adding accessory dwelling units and revising speed limits—and approved a $4.05 million amendment to the Quartz Hill Infrastructure Project funding. The council also approved a $11,060 budget amendment for additional SharePoint storage, appointed three members to the Community Development Advisory Committee, and granted a 180‑day hiring exception for IT supervisor David Mann.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-091 honoring Interim City Manager Steve Bade (4‑0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll registers totaling $43,331,056.25 (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance Nos. 2686‑2688 updating zoning code, adding accessory dwelling units and revising speed limits (4‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to K2 Development agreement, raising Quartz Hill Infrastructure funding to $4,054,439 (4‑0)
• Approved 19th Amendment to 2025 Budget, shifting $11,060 for additional SharePoint storage (4‑0)
• Approved release of $1,208,464.75 to Redding Airport Constructors for runway and taxiway project (4‑0)
• Approved appointments of James Finck, Christina Prosperi, and Julia Parsons to Community Development Advisory Committee (4‑0)
• Approved 180‑day hiring exception for IT supervisor David Mann (4‑0)

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will meet in a special closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. The session involves discussions with four different employee organizations.

• Conference with Redding Peace Officers’ Association - Miscellaneous Employees
• Conference with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Maintenance Employees
• Conference with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit
• Conference with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit

The council met in closed session to discuss a labor negotiator conference with several employee organizations, but under Government Code Section 54957.1(a) took no reportable action. The meeting was then adjourned with no further business.

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider the recruitment of a new City Manager and to hold a conference with labor negotiators. The council will also discuss the retirement of the interim City Manager. Any actions resulting from these discussions will be announced after the closed session.

• City Manager recruitment (public employment) – closed session item 3A
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager – closed session item 3A
• Retirement of interim City Manager – closed session item 3B

The City Council unanimously accepted Interim City Manager Steve Bade's resignation, effective Dec. 20, 2025. The Council then voted 3‑1 to appoint Personnel Director Kari Kibler as Interim City Manager, effective Dec. 21, 2025, to serve until a new City Manager takes office. No reportable action was taken on the labor‑negotiator conference agenda item.

• Accepted Steve Bade's resignation as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Appointed Personnel Director Kari Kibler as Interim City Manager (3‑1)
• No reportable action on conference with labor negotiators (agenda 3A(2))
• Adjourned meeting at 4:55 p.m.

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will approve routine items on the consent calendar, including the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss a public art display at Kum Bay Xerel Open Space. The meeting includes presentations on tourism efforts, the Redding Sports Park, and park fund balances, followed by updates on several city parks and project initiatives.

• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Consideration of public art display at Kum Bay Xerel Open Space
• Presentation on tourism efforts by Danny Orloff (Visit Redding)
• Presentation on the Redding Sports Park by Tori Hughes
• Presentation on park fund balances by Chanel Kincaid

The minutes provided consist of coded entries that do not contain any clear decisions, approvals, or vote tallies. No actionable items were identified in the record.

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a use permit for Faithworks Community Coalition, Inc. The proposal includes a commercial building and a mixed-use residential and office building.

• Use Permit UP-2025-01347: 1,498-square-foot commercial building and 7,579-square-foot mixed-use building at 815, 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It then voted to accept staff’s recommendation to remove Condition 18 from the use permit for Faithworks Community Coalition’s mixed‑use project at 815 and 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue. The motion passed with six ayes and no noes; Commissioner Williem was absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted staff recommendation to delete Condition 18 for UP‑2025‑01347 (6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting Adjourned from December 3, 2025

The Redding City Council is meeting to discuss the recruitment for a new City Manager and to hold a conference with labor negotiators. This is a continuation of a meeting adjourned from December 3, 2025.

• Closed session to discuss City Manager recruitment
• Conference with labor negotiators
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting continued from December 3, 2025

The council met in closed session on Item 3A concerning city manager recruitment and a labor‑negotiator conference. No reportable action was taken on the item. The meeting was then adjourned.

• No reportable action taken on Item 3A (public employment & labor‑negotiator conference)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - PC Appeal-The Peaks Subdivision

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal regarding the tentative subdivision map for The Peaks. Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's approval of the residential project.

• Appeal Application (APPL-2025-01438) for The Peaks Subdivision
• Proposed 120 single-family lots on 114 acres at 850 Quartz Hill Road
• Project funded by $22.56 million in federal CDBG-DR infrastructure funds
• Requirement that at least 51 percent of units (minimum 61) be sold to income-qualified buyers
• Potential fiscal impact of repaying grant funds if the project is denied

The council voted unanimously to deny Appeal Application APPL‑2025‑01438 and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map (S‑2025‑00613) for The Peaks Subdivision. The 120‑lot, 114‑acre residential project at 850 Quartz Hill Road was approved. Staff were directed to add 30‑ft setbacks on lots 72, 73, 77, and 78.

• Denied Appeal Application APPL‑2025‑01438 and upheld Tentative Subdivision Map (unanimous)
• Approved Tentative Subdivision Map S‑2025‑00613 for The Peaks Subdivision (unanimous)
• Directed staff to add 30‑ft setbacks for lot numbers 72, 73, 77, and 78 (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider public‑employment matters. Specifically, the council will review the recruitment process for the City Manager and a conference with labor negotiators, represented by Personnel Director Kibler. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed Session Item 3A – Review of City Manager recruitment (public employment)
• Closed Session Item 3A – Conference with labor negotiators; Personnel Director Kibler designated as agency representative

The council opened a special meeting, heard no public comments, and moved to closed session. It adjourned the meeting and scheduled continuation of the public employment and labor negotiators item (3A) for a closed‑session meeting on December 4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. No votes or approvals were recorded.

• Continued public employment and labor negotiators item to Dec 4 closed session (no vote)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider public‑employment matters related to the recruitment of a new City Manager. The council will also discuss a conference with labor negotiators concerning the City Manager position, as required by California Government Code §§ 54957(b) and 54957.6. No final actions are indicated in the agenda; any decisions will be reported after the closed session.

• City Manager recruitment (public employment)
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager (Personnel Director Kibler as designated agency representative)
• Closed session conducted under Government Code §§ 54957(b) and 54957.6

The Redding City Council opened a closed session at 2:48 p.m. and later adjourned the meeting. The council continued item 3A—public employment and conference with labor negotiators—to a special closed‑session meeting on December 4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. No vote tally was recorded.

• Continued item 3A (public employment & labor negotiators) to Dec 4, 2025 closed session

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Caldwell Room, 2nd floor, 777 Cypress Avenue. The agenda includes routine consent items, a proposal to change the Redding Library’s hours of operation, and several discussion and report items. Public comment is permitted on non‑agenda matters, and the meeting follows Brown Act and ADA requirements.

• Consent Calendar: minutes from Nov. 5, 2025 meeting
• Consent Calendar: infrastructure grant status report
• Consideration of proposed change to Redding Library hours of operation
• Discussion of advocacy efforts for the Friends of the Shasta Libraries
• Director’s report and statistics for October 2025

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar, which included the November 5, 2025 minutes and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report. The motion was made by Jennifer Powell, seconded by Miriam Leal, and all present members voted in favor. No other formal actions were taken; remaining agenda items were discussed without a vote.

• Approved consent calendar (Nov 5 2025 minutes & Infrastructure Grant Status Report) – all present members voted aye

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in closed session under Government Code §54957.6 to hold a conference with a labor negotiator. The designated agency representative is Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, and the unrepresented public employee is the City Attorney. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (Gov’t Code §54957.6)
• Designated agency representative: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Unrepresented public employee: City Attorney

The council met in closed session to discuss a conference with labor negotiator Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with the city attorney present. No reportable action was taken on this item. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider items on the consent calendar, including continuation of a local emergency declaration, termination of emergency repair work, and approvals for contract amendments. The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications that propose extensive amendments to the zoning code, including new accessory dwelling unit provisions and a Housing Opportunity Overlay District. Additional agenda items include a speed‑limit ordinance amendment, a resolution to increase employee benefits appropriations, and the establishment of a Financial Oversight Committee.

• Adopt resolution partially terminating emergency repair work at South Bonnyview Storm Drain and Parkview Sewer Siphon
• Award lowest competitive bids for Bid Schedule No. 5652 (rock, asphalt, mineral aggregates) at an estimated total cost of $450,000
• Authorize amendment to Contract C-8541 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for additional services of $680,150, raising total contract to $7,757,090
• Public hearing and first‑reading ordinance amending Title 18 to modify accessory dwelling unit regulations (Rezoning RZ‑2025‑01027)
• Public hearing and first‑reading ordinance creating a Housing Opportunity Overlay District and amending the zoning map (Rezoning RZ‑2025‑01030)

The council appointed Mike Littau as mayor, Dr. Paul Dhanuka as vice mayor, and Erin Resner as mayor pro tem. The consent calendar items, including emergency continuation and several contract approvals, were adopted unanimously. Ordinance No. 2686 amending the zoning code and adjusting ADU size to 1,025 sq ft was approved. Ordinance No. 2687 creating a Housing Opportunity Overlay District was also approved.

• Mike Littau appointed Mayor; Dr. Paul Dhanuka Vice Mayor; Erin Resner Mayor Pro Tempore (4‑1 aye)
• Consent calendar items approved, including emergency continuation, Resolution 2025‑088, Resolution 2025‑089, $450,000 rock aggregate purchase, and $680,150 contract amendment (5‑0 aye)
• Ordinance No. 2686 adopted, amending zoning code and setting ADU max size to 1,025 sq ft (5‑0 aye)
• Ordinance No. 2687 adopted, establishing Housing Opportunity Overlay District on listed parcels (5‑0 aye)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The discussion involves the City Attorney as an unrepresented public employee.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator Liebert Cassidy Whitmore regarding the City Attorney

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold public hearings for two site development projects. The board is considering an amendment to outdoor storage areas for Home Depot and a new permit for an indoor trampoline park and arcade.

• Amendment AMND-2024-01164 to modify outdoor storage areas for Home Depot at 1200 Churn Creek Road
• Site Development Permit SDP-2025-01204 for an indoor trampoline park and arcade at 100 Hartnell Avenue

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold public hearings on two development applications. Item 2(a) proposes an amendment to Home Depot’s site development permit to modify outdoor storage areas at 1200 Churn Creek Road in the RC district. Item 2(b) seeks a permit to build an indoor trampoline park and arcade at 100 Hartnell Avenue in the SC district. Both projects are recommended for approval as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Amendment Application AMND-2024-01164 to Site Development Permit SDP-2017-01533 for Home Depot outdoor storage at 1200 Churn Creek Road (RC district)
• Site Development Permit Application SDP-2025-01204 for indoor trampoline park and arcade at 100 Hartnell Avenue (SC district)
• Board recommendation to conduct public hearings and find both projects categorically exempt under CEQA
• Proposed changes at Home Depot include deletion of Penske truck storage, expansion of screened outdoor storage, and addition of fenced storage areas
• Proposed indoor trampoline park to be built in a Shopping Center district

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss three items. Item 3A covers negotiations with PCBP Properties Inc. for temporary construction easements on 4310 Westside Road (APN 108‑030‑005) and 4275 Westside Road (APN 108‑030‑054) for the Westside Road Bridge over Canyon Hollow Creek Replacement Project. Item 3B is a conference with the city attorney about one anticipated litigation case. Item 3C involves discussion of the City Manager recruitment process.

• Negotiation of temporary construction easements for the Westside Road Bridge project on 4310 Westside Rd (APN 108‑030‑005) and 4275 Westside Rd (APN 108‑030‑054) with PCBP Properties Inc.
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case.
• Closed‑session discussion of City Manager recruitment.

The Redding City Council discussed three closed‑session items: a real‑property negotiation at 4310 and 4275 Westside Road, a potential litigation matter, and the recruitment of a new City Manager. For each item, the council recorded that it took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). The meeting was then adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updating building and fire codes to align with 2025 California standards. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and the continuation of a local emergency proclamation due to flooding.

• Award of $1,797,056 to S.T. Rhoades Construction Inc. for the Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap Completion Project
• Purchase of an Autocar ACX64 front load truck for $513,918.55
• Purchase of a 2025 Caterpillar 920 Loader for $263,414.92
• Public hearing for an ordinance updating the Fire Code (Title 9)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2685 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code

The council approved the award of the Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap Completion Project to S.T. Rhoades Construction, including additional funding for administration, development, and contingency. It also authorized purchases of a solid‑waste truck and a street‑division loader, approved a $500,000 boating access grant, and adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The council directed staff to draft a nitrous‑oxide ban ordinance and to advance the Riverfront Specific Plan.

• Approved Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap project award to S.T. Rhoades Construction ($1,797,056) – unanimous Ayes
• Approved additional $230,000 for administration/inspection fees – unanimous Ayes
• Approved $585,200 for project development costs – unanimous Ayes
• Approved $179,800 construction contingency funding – unanimous Ayes
• Authorized purchase of Autocar ACX64 solid‑waste truck ($513,918.55) – unanimous Ayes
• Authorized purchase of Caterpillar 920 Loader ($263,414.92) – unanimous Ayes
• Approved Boating Access Program grant up to $500,000 – unanimous Ayes
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2685 to amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code – unanimous Ayes

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority is discussing the use of a Shasta Regional Transportation Authority grant to buy electric buses. The board will also consider several contract amendments and a professional services agreement with John Andoh.

• Proposal to purchase up to seven battery electric buses for Redding to Sacramento service
• Fifth Amendment to Agreement (RC-71) with Transdev Services, Inc.
• Amendment No. 5 to Agreement (RC-164) with Dignity Health Connected Living
• Memorandum of Understanding with Tehama County Transportation Commission for intercity funding
• Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with John Andoh

The board approved all items on the Consent Calendar, the consulting agreement with John Andoh, and a motion to purchase up to five battery‑electric Gillig buses using a SRTA grant. Each action received a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No formal action was taken on the informational presentations.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (7-0)
• Approved Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with John Andoh (7-0)
• Approved purchase of up to five 35‑foot battery electric Gillig buses (7-0)
• Authorized execution of Fifth Amendment to Transdev Services agreement (7-0)
• Authorized execution of Amendment No. 5 to Dignity Health Connected Living agreement (7-0)
• Authorized execution of MOU with Tehama County Transportation Commission (7-0)

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will discuss using a Shasta Regional Transportation Authority grant to purchase up to seven battery electric buses. The board will also consider several contract amendments and a professional services agreement with John Andoh.

• Proposed purchase of up to seven battery electric buses for Redding to Sacramento service
• Fifth Amendment to Agreement (RC-71) with Transdev Services, Inc.
• Amendment No. 5 to Agreement (RC-164) with Dignity Health Connected Living
• Memorandum of Understanding with Tehama County Transportation Commission for intercity funding
• Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with John Andoh

The Redding Area Bus Authority Board unanimously approved the Consent Calendar items, including minutes, financial reports, and amendments to existing agreements. The Board also approved a six‑month Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with John Andoh. Finally, the Board voted to purchase up to five battery‑electric 35‑foot Gillig buses using a SRTA grant and to recommend the change to the SRTA Board.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (minutes, cash report, system report, Transdev amendment, Dignity Health amendment, Tehama County MOU) – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Littau, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Resner
• Approved Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with John Andoh (6‑month term) – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Littau, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Resner
• Approved purchase of up to five battery‑electric 35‑foot Gillig buses using SRTA grant and recommendation to SRTA Board – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Littau, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Resner

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting to discuss three matters. Item 3A covers negotiations with PCBP Properties Inc. for temporary construction easements on 4310 Westside Road (APN 108-030-005) and 4275 Westside Road (APN 108-030-054) for the Westside Road Bridge over Canyon Hollow Creek replacement project. Item 3B addresses a potential litigation case. Item 3C concerns the recruitment of a new City Manager.

• Negotiation of temporary construction easements for 4310 Westside Road (APN 108-030-005) and 4275 Westside Road (APN 108-030-054) for the Westside Road Bridge replacement project
• Discussion of anticipated litigation – one potential case
• Discussion of City Manager recruitment

The council reconvened after a closed session and reviewed three agenda items: a real‑property negotiation, a potential litigation matter, and the city manager recruitment. For each item, the council recorded that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council is holding a special closed session meeting. The body will discuss public employment specifically regarding the recruitment of a City Manager.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager recruitment

The council opened a special meeting, adjourned to closed session, and later reconvened in open session. They decided to continue item 3A, the city manager recruitment discussion, to a closed‑session meeting on November 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. No vote tally was recorded.

• Continued item 3A (city manager recruitment) to closed session on Nov 18, 2025

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will discuss the conclusion of the 2022-2025 Community Services Action Plan and determine future steps. The meeting includes updates on several city parks and presentations regarding the Redding Sports Park and California Soccer Park.

• Direction on next steps following the 2022-2025 Community Services Action Plan
• Presentation on the Redding Sports Park by Tori Hughes
• Annual update on the California Soccer Park by Kenny Breedlove
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park
• Civic Auditorium Ad Hoc Committee update

The commission presented updates on the California Soccer Park facilities, recent and upcoming sports events, and sponsorship opportunities. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The discussion was informational only.

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss the initiation of litigation for one potential case.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The Redding City Council voted unanimously to direct the initiation of a legal action concerning one potential case. The specifics of the defendants and other details will be disclosed upon formal commencement of the case. The decision was made during a special meeting that included a closed‑session discussion on anticipated litigation.

• Approved initiation of one potential litigation case (unanimous vote)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss the initiation of litigation regarding one potential case.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The Redding City Council voted unanimously to direct the city to initiate a pending litigation case. The defendants and other particulars will be disclosed when the action is formally commenced. No further business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved direction to initiate anticipated litigation (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss proposed changes to the Redding Library's operating hours. The body will also consider the reorganization of the committee and review an infrastructure grant status report.

• Proposed change to Redding Library hours of operation
• Reorganization of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• September 2025 Director's Report and Statistics

The committee voted to make Ray Van Diest the chair and Kim Faires the vice‑chair effective December 2025. It approved the consent calendar, which included the October 1 minutes and an infrastructure grant status report. The agenda item on Redding Library hours of operation was removed and will be reconsidered at the December meeting. Members agreed to revise the library statistics report by dropping most computer‑ and internet‑usage data and adding a trend‑view format for review.

• Appointed Ray Van Diest as Chair (effective Dec 2025) – motion carried
• Appointed Kim Faires as Vice‑Chair (effective Dec 2025) – motion carried
• Approved Consent Calendar (Oct 1 minutes and Infrastructure Grant Status Report) – motion carried
• Removed Redding Library hours of operation item from agenda; to be added to Dec meeting – motion carried
• Revised library statistics reporting: removed most computer/internet usage stats – consensus reached
• Requested statistics be presented in trend‑view format for Dec meeting review – consensus reached

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss proposed changes to the Redding Library's operating hours. The body will also consider the reorganization of the committee and review an infrastructure grant status report.

• Proposed change to Redding Library hours of operation
• Reorganization of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• Director's Report and statistics for September 2025

The committee voted to appoint Ray Van Diest as chair and Kim Faires as vice‑chair of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee effective December 2025, with unanimous approval. The consent calendar, which included the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and an infrastructure grant status report, was approved unanimously. The proposal to change Redding Library hours of operation was removed from the agenda and will be reconsidered at the December meeting. The committee agreed to drop most computer‑ and internet‑usage statistics from its reports, retain other data, and request a trend‑view format for future reporting.

• Appointed Ray Van Diest as Chair and Kim Faires as Vice‑Chair (effective Dec 2025) – approved unanimously
• Approved Consent Calendar (Oct 1 2025 minutes and infrastructure grant report) – approved unanimously
• Removed Redding Library hours change item from agenda; will be added at Dec meeting – deferred
• Decided to remove most computer‑ and internet‑usage statistics from reports – approved
• Requested trend‑view format for library statistics to be presented at Dec meeting – approved

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council held a special closed‑session meeting to negotiate the possible sale of the city‑owned parcel at 7251 Eastside Road, including price and terms. The council also met with a labor negotiator representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers maintenance employees. Both discussions were conducted under California Government Code sections governing closed sessions. No public actions were announced at the meeting.

• Closed Session 3A: Conference with real property negotiator on price and terms for 7251 Eastside Rd (Assessor’s Parcel No. 050-050-010 & 050-070-008).
• Closed Session 3B: Conference with labor negotiator for IBEW maintenance employees.

The Redding City Council reconvened in open session and reported that, under California Government Code sections 54957.1(a), it took no reportable action on the real‑property negotiation for 7251 Eastside Road nor on the labor negotiation with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• No action taken on real‑property negotiation for 7251 Eastside Road (parcel 050‑050‑010 & 050‑070‑008)
• No action taken on labor negotiation with IBEW 1245 AFL‑CIO maintenance employees

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will act on a consent calendar that includes ordinance updates, grant approvals, contract amendments, and major procurements. Key actions are the award of a up‑to‑$3,970,084 contract for a digester biogas system at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, an increase in the janitorial services contract to $364,952.16, and adoption of a water‑efficient landscaping ordinance. The meeting also includes reappointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee, a public hearing on the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and approval of a 48‑96 work‑schedule pilot for the fire department.

• Award contract to Kraft Energy Systems for a digester biogas system, up to $3,970,084, with change orders up to $100,000
• Increase Peerless Building Maintenance janitorial contract from $347,048.16 to $364,952.16 (annual $17,904 increase) for FY 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2684 amending the Water Efficient Landscape code (Title 16, Chapter 16.70)
• Approve $66,190 grant from the California State Library for Adult and Family Literacy services
• Authorize side‑letter agreements to implement a 48‑96 work‑schedule pilot for the Redding Fire Department starting Feb 15 2026

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2685, updating the municipal code to the 2025 California Building Standards Code. It also approved several consent‑calendar items, including a water‑efficient landscaping amendment, a library grant, a janitorial contract increase, a biogas generator contract, a solar project, and a computer purchase. Additionally, the mayor’s recommended reappointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee were confirmed, and the fire department’s 48‑96‑hour work‑schedule pilot was authorized.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2685 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2684 amending water‑efficient landscaping (5-0)
• Approved $66,190 library grant and 15th Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Increased Janitorial Services contract to $364,952.16 and approved 17th Budget Amendment ($17,900 increase) (5-0)
• Awarded Kraft Energy Systems up to $3,970,084 for biogas generator contract (5-0)
• Awarded Cal Electro, Inc. $247,311.69 for Anderson Library solar and generator addition (5-0)
• Purchased 15‑inch Ultra‑Rugged computer for $5,497.36 (5-0)
• Reappointed three members to Community Development Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss public employment regarding the recruitment of a City Manager.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager recruitment

The council entered closed session to discuss recruiting a new city manager. Under California Government Code Section 54957.1(a) the council took no reportable action on the item. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two agenda items. Item 4(b)1 is a General Plan amendment and rezoning of the property at 7251 Eastside Road from Heavy Industry to Public Facilities to allow a future county facility, with the hearing to be continued to the January 13, 2026 meeting. Item 4(b)2 is a Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-2025-00613 for a 114‑acre parcel at 850 Quartz Hill Road, proposing 122 single‑family lots in an RS‑2.5 district, funded in part by $22.56 million CDBG‑DR infrastructure grant. The commission will allocate up to three minutes per speaker for each agenda item.

• General Plan Amendment GPA-2025-01262 and Rezoning RZ-2025-01261 for 7251 Eastside Road, changing designation from “Heavy Industry” to “Public Facilities”.
• Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-2025-00613 for 850 Quartz Hill Road, proposing 122 single‑family lots on a 114‑acre parcel in an RS‑2.5 district.
• Public hearings scheduled for both items; the General Plan amendment to be continued to the Jan 13, 2026 meeting.
• Project funded partially by $22.56 million CDBG‑DR Infrastructure Program funds.
• Speakers limited to three minutes per agenda item.

The Commission voted to continue the General Plan Amendment Application GPA‑2025‑01262 and Rezoning Application RZ‑2025‑01261 to the January 13, 2026 meeting to allow time for public noticing. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Blake Nance was absent. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Continued General Plan amendment and rezoning item to Jan 13, 2026 (6-0)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the October 2025 Budget and Financial Report. The report, prepared by Finance Director Greg Robinett, provides context and responses to claims made in a previous document authored by Council Member Tenessa Audette.

• Presentation of October 2025 Budget and Financial Report
• Report of FY 2026 forecasted $2.5 million surplus
• Report of FY 2027 forecasted $868,000 surplus
• Review of $18,693,433 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds utilization
• Discussion of 29 full-time position cuts through attrition

The council reviewed the October 2025 City Budget and Financial Report. After discussion, the council reached a consensus directing staff to (1) have the Finance Director attend all future closed‑session union MOU and salary‑increase talks, (2) prepare an annual Grant Funding Report for all departments, (3) provide a City Policy overview for new council members, (4) develop a Government Finance Basics course for new council members, and (5) place agenda items on budget‑workshop reform and a City Finance Oversight Committee for future consideration.

• Directed Finance Director to attend all future closed‑session discussions on employee‑union MOU negotiations and salary increases
• Directed staff to prepare an annual Grant Funding Report covering all city departments
• Directed staff to provide a City Policy overview for all new council members
• Directed staff to develop a Government Finance Basics course for all new council members
• Directed staff to add agenda items on reforming City Budget Workshops and creating a City Finance Oversight Committee for future consideration

Redding City Council - Special Meeting

The Redding City Council will hear a presentation of the October 2025 budget and financial report by City Treasurer and Finance Director Greg Robinett. The agenda lists this item as informational only, so no formal decision or vote is expected. The meeting otherwise includes the usual call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.

• Presentation of Budget and Financial Report October 2025 (Item 2.1)
• FY 2026 forecast shows a $2.5 million surplus
• FY 2027 forecast shows an $868,000 surplus
• ARPA funds received: $18,693,433
• Expenditure cuts: 29 full‑time positions, tourism & marketing contract, rolling stock, and 5% operating expense reductions

The Redding City Council reached a consensus to issue several directives to staff. They ordered the Finance Director to attend all future closed‑session union MOU negotiations and salary discussions. Staff were tasked with preparing an annual grant‑funding report, providing a policy overview and a finance basics course for new council members, and bringing agenda items on budget workshop reform and a new Finance Oversight Committee to a future meeting.

• Directed Finance Director to attend all future closed‑session union MOU discussions
• Directed staff to prepare an annual Grant Funding Report for all departments
• Directed staff to provide a City Policy overview for new Council members
• Directed staff to develop a Government Finance Basics course for new Council members
• Directed staff to return agenda items on budget workshop reform and creation of a City Finance Oversight Committee for future consideration

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider the recruitment of a new City Manager. The discussion is governed by California Government Code Section 54957(b) on public employment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed Session – Public Employment: City Manager recruitment

The council considered the public‑employment item concerning the City Manager recruitment. No reportable action was taken on the item.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider routine items on the Consent Calendar, including approving minutes, accounts payable, and a $64,950 grant for the Shasta Library Foundation. The Council will also hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending water-efficient landscape requirements.

• Approve $552,600 consulting contract with Graviton Consulting Inc.
• Authorize $380,280 contract with PACE Engineering for power plant project
• Accept $64,947.56 grant from Shasta Library Foundation
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance amending water-efficient landscape code
• Authorize temporary waiver for car rental operators at Redding Regional Airport

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2684, amending the Water Efficient Landscape section of the municipal code, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the items on the Consent Calendar, including the city’s accounts payable, a temporary waiver for airport car‑rental guarantees, a $64,947 grant from the Shasta Library Foundation, and the award of a $380,280 contract to PACE Engineering. The First Amendment to the consulting contract with Graviton Consulting Inc. extending support through June 30 2027 was approved, while a shorter‑term amendment was rejected. The electric utility’s FY 2024‑25 financial report was accepted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2684 amending water‑efficient landscape rules (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including accounts payable and payroll registers (unanimous)
• Approved temporary waiver for October 2025 airport car‑rental guarantee (unanimous)
• Approved $64,947.56 Shasta Library Foundation grant (unanimous)
• Awarded $380,280 contract to PACE Engineering for construction management services (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Graviton Consulting contract, extending to 2027, $552,600 (4‑1)
• Rejected three‑month contract amendment for Graviton Consulting (2‑3)
• Accepted Redding Electric Utility FY 2024‑25 financial report (unanimous)

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss public employment specifically regarding the recruitment of a City Manager.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager recruitment

The council entered a closed session to discuss the City Manager recruitment under California Government Code Section 54957(b). When the session reconvened, the council recorded that it took no reportable action on this item. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• No reportable action on City Manager recruitment (closed session)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Planned Development Plan Application PD-2025-00230 for a new public charter high school campus on a 10.15‑acre site at 1400 Industrial Street, including a crossing over Little Churn Creek. The commission will also hold hearings on Rezoning Applications RZ-2025-01027 and RZ-2025-01030, which propose amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance concerning accessory dwelling units, trash enclosures, landscape screening, temporary signs, accessory structures, and the creation of a Housing Opportunity Overlay District. After the hearings, the commission will recommend that the City Council adopt the related ordinances.

• Planned Development Plan Application PD-2025-00230 for a public charter high school on 10.15 acres at 1400 Industrial Street
• Rezoning Application RZ-2025-01027 to amend Title 18 zoning code on accessory dwelling units, trash container enclosures, landscape screening, temporary signs, and accessory structures
• Rezoning Application RZ-2025-01030 to add a Housing Opportunity Overlay District and adjust residential density regulations

The Planning Commission unanimously approved adding a public‑comment item to the agenda. The minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other decisions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Added public comment as Item 5 on agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will approve routine items on the Consent Calendar, including minutes from the September 10 meeting and several activity reports. A presentation on dogs in city parks will be given by the Director of Community Services. The commission will consider recommending conditions to the Planning Commission for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road. Updates on Panorama, South City, and Caldwell Parks, as well as other project status reports, will be provided.

• Approve Consent Calendar items: minutes and Parks, Recreation, Action Plan reports
• Presentation on dogs in city parks by Travis Menne
• Consider recommending conditions for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road
• Panorama Park update
• South City Park and Caldwell Park updates

The Board of Administrative Review discussed dog policies in city parks but took no action on that topic. It adopted a recommendation for the Planning Commission to approve specific conditions for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road. The conditions include a 5.69‑acre park dedication, grading and utility work, possible use of remaining grant funds for park development, new paved trails, and the creation of a Landscape Maintenance District.

• Recommended Planning Commission approve a 5.69‑acre park dedication for The Peaks subdivision
• Recommended approval of rough grading, street improvements, and utility connections for the park site
• Recommended use of any remaining CDBG‑DR grant funds for park development, if feasible
• Recommended approval of .64 miles of new paved recreational trail and related easements
• Recommended creation of a Landscape Maintenance District for park, trails, and landscaping

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will vote on the consent calendar, which includes approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and reports on parks maintenance, recreation and marketing, and the action‑plan status for September 2025. Commissioners will hear a presentation on dogs in city parks by Travis Menne, Director of Community Services. The commission will consider recommending conditions to the Redding Planning Commission for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road. Updates will be provided on Panorama, South City, and Caldwell Parks and other city projects.

• Approve consent calendar items: minutes from Sep 10, 2025 and September 2025 parks, recreation, and action‑plan reports
• Presentation on dogs in city parks by Travis Menne, Director of Community Services
• Recommendation to set conditions for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park projects
• General project updates including trail repairs, park improvements, and lighting studies

The Community Services Advisory Commission considered a recommendation for The Peaks subdivision at 850 Quartz Hill Road. The commission recommended that the subdivision include a 5.69‑acre park dedication, rough grading with street improvements, possible use of remaining grant funds, trail construction, and creation of a Landscape Maintenance District. CSAC does not approve the subdivision; the recommendation will be reviewed by the Redding Planning Commission. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommended conditions for The Peaks subdivision (park dedication, grading, trail, LMD) to Planning Commission

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and potential property negotiations at 6950 Lockheed Drive. The meeting will also cover the recruitment for a new City Manager.

• Closed session with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1245 (Maintenance)
• Closed session regarding potential sale of property at 6950 Lockheed Drive
• Closed session for City Manager recruitment
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting at Civic Center Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue

The council reported no reportable action on three closed‑session items: public‑employment recruitment, a conference with a labor negotiator, and a conference with a real‑property negotiator. Each item was addressed under the applicable California Government Code sections, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a Consent Calendar that includes approvals for a large property sale, several contract amendments, and infrastructure funding. Regular Calendar items cover a budget fund transfer, a triathlon host venue agreement, an extension of the electric utility revolving credit, and a groundwater transfer agreement. All items are presented for adoption, authorization, or approval as indicated.

• Approve sale of ~25.41 acres at 6155 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park to Technisoil Industrial Inc.
• Authorize First Amendment to Emergency Vehicle Outfitting contract, up to $200,000 annually for two years
• Purchase one 2026 Caterpillar 910 Loader for the Solid Waste Utility at a net cost of $247,254.83
• Award Cypress Pump Station Facility contract to RTA Construction, Inc. for $3,713,625 (plus additional fees and contingencies)
• Extend Redding Electric Utility revolving credit with U.S. Bank through Oct 29, 2028, at an estimated annual cost of $75,000

The Redding City Council unanimously approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including a property sale, several large construction contracts, and budget amendments. It also adopted a one‑year MOU with the Police Officers Association and a budget amendment allocating $550,000 to Stillwater Business Park while retaining $2.89 M in the Capital Projects Fund. All motions passed with no opposition; one council member recused on the tribal agreements.

• Approved sale of 25.41‑acre property at 6155 Venture Parkway to Technisoil Industrial Inc. (5‑0)
• Authorized up to $200,000 annually for a two‑year emergency vehicle outfitting contract amendment (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑081 terminating South Street Water Main and ending emergency procurement waiver (5‑0)
• Purchased a Caterpillar 910 Loader for $247,254.83 for the Solid Waste Utility (5‑0)
• Awarded $3,713,625 to RTA Construction for Cypress Pump Station Facility (5‑0)
• Awarded $419,177 to Zeis Construction for Cascade Racquet Club water main project (5‑0)
• Increased Redding Regional Airport parking lot reconstruction budget by $150,000 (5‑0)
• Adopted 13th Amendment to budget appropriating $550,000 to Stillwater Business Park and kept $2.89 M in Capital Projects Fund (5‑0)

Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority will consider routine consent items, including approval of the March 18 2025 meeting minutes. The primary agenda item is the extension of Redding Electric Utility’s revolving credit agreement (C‑8717) with U.S. Bank National Association through October 29 2028, at an estimated annual fee of $75,000. The Authority will vote on authorizing the Executive Director, General Counsel, and Treasurer/Controller to execute the extension documents.

• Approve RJPFA minutes from the regular meeting on March 18 2025 (Consent Calendar).
• Extend Redding Electric Utility revolving credit agreement (C‑8717) with U.S. Bank to Oct 29 2028.
• Annual minimum undrawn commitment fee for the extension set at $75,000.
• Authorize designated officials to sign and act on all documents needed for the extension.

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee will review status reports for Building Forward grants totaling $2,519,848. The meeting includes a security report for the Redding Library and updates from the Director of Community Services.

• Infrastructure Grant Status Report for Redding ($1,626,790), Anderson ($439,949), and Burney ($453,109) libraries
• Installation of 38 new high-definition security cameras at Redding Library
• Redding Library security report noting a decrease in monthly incidents from 22 to 10
• Infrastructure projects including generators, solar contracts, and HVAC UV filters
• Director's Report for August 2025

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report. The motion was made by Jennifer Powell, seconded by Kim Faires, and carried with four votes in favor and none against. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review the status of Building Forward grant projects and a 2025 security report for the Redding Library. The body will receive updates on facility improvements and monthly library statistics.

• Infrastructure Grant Status Report for Redding ($1,626,790), Anderson ($439,949), and Burney ($453,109) libraries
• Installation of 38 new high-definition security cameras at the Redding Library
• Report on Redding Library security showing monthly incidents dropped from 22 in 2024 to 10 in 2025
• Status updates on generator and solar contracts for Anderson and Redding libraries
• Director's Report and library statistics for August 2025

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with two employee organizations. No open session action is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization
• Meeting at Civic Center Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue
• Designated representative: Personnel Director Kibler

The council met in closed session to hear a conference with the Personnel Director and two employee organizations. Under Government Code §54957.1(a), the council recorded that it took no reportable action on this item. The meeting then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including the repeal of an emergency medical service fee and the adoption of a cyber‑security grant application. Major utility contracts will be authorized: a $3,152,000 award for a power‑plant office building, a $1,258,570.97 award for three‑phase pad‑mounted transformers, and a $221,256.75 award for pad‑mounted switches. The council will also consider a $250,000 grant request for the State Cyber Security Grant Program and a $7,354,390 amendment to the 2025 city budget.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2683 repealing the Emergency Medical Service First Responder Fee
• Authorize up to $250,000 application for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service Cyber Security Grant
• Award $1,258,570.97 contract to General Pacific, Inc. for three‑phase pad‑mounted distribution transformers
• Award $221,256.75 contract to Anixter, Inc. for pad‑mounted distribution switches
• Award $3,152,000 contract to Gifford Construction, Inc. for Power Plant Maintenance Office Building

The City Council adopted a resolution honoring City Manager Barry Tippin and approved the Consent Calendar, which included repealing an EMS fee, authorizing a $250,000 cyber‑security grant, and awarding several utility contracts. The council also adopted a FY 2025 year‑end budget amendment that raises appropriations by $7,354,390. All actions were voted on and recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-075 honoring Barry Tippin (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2683 repealing EMS First Responder Fee (4‑0)
• Authorized up to $250,000 cyber‑security grant (Resolution No. 2025-077) (4‑0)
• Awarded $1,258,570.97 contract to General Pacific, Inc. for transformers (4‑0)
• Approved $435,000 change order with Siemens Energy for power plant upgrades (4‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025 Year‑End Budget amendment increasing appropriations $7,354,390 (3‑1)
• Awarded $3,152,000 contract to Gifford Construction Inc. for Power Plant Maintenance Office (4‑0)
• Awarded $221,256.75 contract to Anixter, Inc. for distribution switches (4‑0)

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing to adopt recommended service changes for implementation in October 2025 or later. It will also hold a public hearing to consider a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application that includes $744,000 for four replacement vehicles, $100,000 for mobility‑management programs, and $100,000 to expand demand‑response service for seniors. Routine consent‑calendar items such as minutes, cash reports, and the FY 2025‑26 budget will be approved. Presentations will recognize Barry Tippin, award Transdev Services, Inc., and ribbon‑cut two new trolley vehicles.

• Public hearing to adopt RABA service changes for October 2025 or later
• Public hearing to consider FTA Section 5310 grant: $744,000 for four replacement vehicles, $100,000 for mobility‑management programs, $100,000 for senior demand‑response expansion
• Consent calendar approvals: meeting minutes, cash reports, FY 2025‑26 budget resolution
• Award presentation to Transdev Services, Inc. for service from 1997‑2025
• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for two new RABA trolley vehicles

The Redding Area Bus Authority Board approved the consent calendar items, including the FY 2025‑26 budget and related financial plans. It adopted recommended service changes, discontinuing Route 99X and creating Route 5X to Sacramento, and found the action exempt from CEQA review. The Board ratified a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application and selected the official color palette for the new trolley vehicles.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget and 7‑Year Financial Plan (Consent Calendar) (5‑0)
• Authorized Executive Officer to negotiate and execute an agreement with SacRT for Sacramento service (Consent Calendar) (5‑0)
• Authorized Executive Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (Consent Calendar) (5‑0)
• Adopted recommended service changes, discontinuing Route 99X and creating Route 5X to Sacramento, and found CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Ratified submission of FTA Section 5310 grant application for $944,000 total (Resolution No. RABA 2025‑007) (5‑0)
• Selected official color palette for new trolley vehicles: red with wood grain top, blue middle, wood grain bottom (5‑0)
• Accepted RABA System Performance Report for FY ending June 30, 2024 (5‑0)

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider adopting changes to October bus service and ratifying a $944,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for four replacement vehicles and mobility programs. The meeting also includes routine financial approvals and recognition of past transit service providers.

• Approve October 2025 bus service changes
• Ratify $944,000 FTA grant for four replacement vehicles
• Approve RABA minutes for April and June 2025
• Accept monthly financial reports for May, June, and July 2025
• Approve official color palette for new trolley vehicles

The board approved the consent calendar, which included acceptance of meeting minutes, cash and treasurer reports, the FY2025‑26 budget and 7‑year financial plan, and authorizations to negotiate agreements with SacRT and Shasta Regional Transportation Agency. It adopted recommended service changes for October 2025 or later, discontinuing Route 99X and creating Route 5X to Sacramento, and found the action exempt from CEQA review. The board also ratified a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application, approved the official color palette for new trolley vehicles, and accepted the FY2023‑24 system performance report.

• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, cash reports, treasurer reports, system report, FY2025‑26 budget, 7‑year financial plan, and authorizations for SacRT agreement and Shasta RTA MOU (5-0)
• Adopted service changes for October 2025 or later, discontinuing Route 99X and creating Route 5X to Sacramento; CEQA exemption granted (5-0)
• Ratified submission of FTA Section 5310 grant application: $744,000 for replacement vehicles, $100,000 for mobility management, $100,000 for demand‑response expansion (5-0)
• Approved official color palette for new trolley vehicles: red with wood grain top, blue middle, wood grain bottom (5-0)
• Accepted FY2023‑24 system performance report (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Officer to negotiate and execute agreement for transit service with SacRT, pending General Counsel approval (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Officer to execute MOU with Shasta Regional Transportation Agency for coordination of transit planning and funding, pending legal review (5-0)

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations with two employee organizations. The session is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at the Civic Center Council Chambers.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization
• Discussion with designated agency representative Personnel Director Kibler
• Meeting at Civic Center Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker for agendized items

The Redding City Council met in a special session, opened a closed session to discuss a labor negotiation with the Personnel Director and two employee organizations, and reported that no reportable action was taken on that item. The meeting then reconvened in open session and was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will review August activity reports for parks, recreation, and marketing. The body will also receive presentations on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan, recreation programs, and the Redding Sports Park.

• Appointment of two members to an Ad Hoc committee for the Civic Auditorium Lease
• Presentation on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan by Jeremy Pagan
• Updates on Redding Sports Park, Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park
• Report on Nur Pon Open Space reopening following flood damage repairs
• Status updates on Caldwell Park Expansion and Shastina Ranch Park Phase 1

The Community Services Advisory Commission approved the consent calendar, which includes the minutes and several August 2025 reports, with all members voting yes. No other actions were taken. A presentation on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan was provided, but no decisions were made on it.

• Approved Consent Calendar covering August 13, 2025 minutes and reports (unanimous)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will adopt routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and reports on parks maintenance, recreation and marketing, and the action plan status for August 2025. It will then hear presentations on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan, a recreation program update, and a sports park update. The commission will also appoint two members to an ad hoc committee concerning the Civic Auditorium lease.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on August 13, 2025
• Report: Parks Maintenance Activity for August 2025
• Report: Recreation and Marketing Activity for August 2025
• Report: Action Plan Status Report for August 2025
• Presentation regarding the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan

At the September 9, 2025 regular meeting, the commission approved the consent calendar covering the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and several reports. The motion carried with all commissioners voting aye and no nays or abstentions. A presentation on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan was given, but no actions or votes were taken on that topic.

• Approved Consent Calendar (all aye votes, motion carries)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and an infrastructure grant status report. It will discuss the Shasta Public Libraries Security and Safety Report to clarify needs. The committee will also consider an infrastructure grant for flooring and camera updates. Additional reports from the Director, Community Services, and library partners will be presented.

• Minutes from June 4, 2025, Regular Meeting (consent calendar)
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report (consent calendar)
• Discussion of the Shasta Public Libraries Security and Safety Report – Clarification of Needs
• Infrastructure Grant – Flooring and Camera Update
• Director’s Report and Statistics for May, June, and July 2025

The board approved the consent calendar, which covered the June 4, 2025 minutes and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report. The motion carried with unanimous support from all members present. The committee also agreed to limit the upcoming Security and Safety Report to the Redding Library. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved Consent Calendar (June 4 minutes and Infrastructure Grant Status Report) – motion carried unanimously (Chair Leal, Vice‑Chair Van Diest, Faires, Wurch‑Goldenson)
• Agreed to focus Security and Safety Report on the Redding Library (no vote recorded)

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will review a security and safety report to clarify needs. The body will also receive updates on an infrastructure grant regarding flooring and cameras.

• Discussion of the Shasta Public Libraries Security and Safety Report
• Infrastructure Grant update on flooring and cameras
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• Director’s Report and statistics for May, June, and July 2025

The committee approved the consent calendar with a unanimous vote. It decided that the upcoming Security and Safety Report will concentrate on the Redding Library and will include existing procedures. No other motions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Decided Security and Safety Report will focus on Redding Library

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Redding Peace Officers’ Association, the Local 1934 International Association of Fire Fighters, and the United Public Employees of California – Redding Fire Management Unit. A separate closed‑session item will address public employee recruitment with the City Manager. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator for Redding Peace Officers’ Association – Miscellaneous Employees
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator for Local 1934 International Association of Fire Fighters
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator for United Public Employees of California – Redding Fire Management Unit
• Closed‑session discussion on public employee recruitment – City Manager

The Redding City Council voted to appoint Assistant City Manager Steve Bade as Interim City Manager, starting October 4, 2025. The vote was 4 in favor and 1 against, with no abstentions or absences. Two other closed‑session labor negotiation items were discussed, but no reportable action was taken on them.

• Approved appointment of Assistant City Manager Steve Bade as Interim City Manager (4-1)

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine approvals and new ordinances. It will hold public hearings to form a sanitary sewer maintenance district and to add a tobacco retail license fee. Major items include a $1,699,833 award for the Systemic Left Turn Project and a $675,445 grant to Advance Redding for the Civic Auditorium. The council will also adopt an ordinance creating Entertainment Zones.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2682 adding Entertainment Zones to the Business Taxes code
• Approve $257,961 contract with Delta Star, Inc. for transformer overhaul plus $51,500 contingency
• Award $1,699,833 to SnL Group for the Systemic Left Turn Project with additional funding allocations
• Approve $675,445.27 grant to Advance Redding for Civic Auditorium operations
• Conduct public hearing to adopt a $1,176.63 per retailer Tobacco Retail License Fee

The City Council adopted all items on the Consent Calendar, including an entertainment‑zone ordinance, continuation of the flood emergency, and several property and infrastructure actions. It also approved the formation of Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01‑25 and set the annual assessments for FY 2026‑27. Finally, the Council adopted a $1,176.63 per‑retailer Tobacco Retail License fee.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2682 creating Entertainment Zones (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑068 continuing the flood emergency (unanimous 5‑0)
• Declared 7251 Eastside Road surplus property and exempted it from CEQA (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved 9th Amendment to Budget Resolution 2025‑049 funding Airport Runway 16‑34 rehab (unanimous 5‑0)
• Awarded LAZ Parking California, LLC the airport parking concession (unanimous 5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of two transformers for $257,961 plus $51,500 contingency (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted Trail Easement Deed for Lower Salt Creek Trail at no cost (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑072 adding a $1,176.63 Tobacco Retail License fee (4‑1, Audette no)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a public hearing for a proposed 58-lot residential subdivision at 605 Quartz Hill Road.

• Public hearing for Brentwood Village subdivision (58 lots) at 605 Quartz Hill Road
• Approval of June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of August 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Oral report on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan
• Consent Calendar – None

The commission voted to accept staff's recommendation addressing traffic concerns on Quartz Hill Road. The recommendation advises no traffic signal, uses police enforcement and considers no‑parking signs. The motion passed 6‑1, with Commissioner Nance voting no. Earlier, the minutes from the June 10 and August 12 meetings were approved.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (Goedert, Miner, Nance, Ryan, Williem approved; Balkovek, Wenham abstained)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (Goedert, Nance, Ryan, Wenham, Williem approved; Balkovek, Miner abstained)
• Accepted staff recommendation on traffic mitigation for Quartz Hill Road (Ayes: Balkovek, Goedert, Miner, Ryan, Wenham, Williem; Noes: Nance)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is discussing two resolutions regarding a special municipal election scheduled for November 4, 2025. This election involves a citizen's initiative for a 1% sales and use tax to fund public safety, infrastructure, and parks.

• Proposal to consolidate the November 4, 2025, special municipal election with the statewide general election
• Proposed budget amendment to appropriate $40,000 for election support costs
• Allocation of $10,000 for election process consultant assistance
• Allocation of $30,000 for legal resources

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold public hearings on two applications. Item 2(a) is a parcel map application (PM‑2023‑01629) by Eretz Shasta County Properties, LLC to divide a 20.56‑acre parcel at 1910 East Cypress Avenue, which spans “GO” General Office and “RM‑9” Residential Multiple‑Family districts. Staff recommends finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA and approving the subdivision subject to draft conditions, including a 0.28‑acre dedication for a future roundabout at East Cypress and Victor Avenue. Item 2(b) is a site development permit (SDP‑2021‑01622) by Harold Adams for outside vehicle storage on 2124 Pray Road in the Heavy Commercial district, also recommended for CEQA exemption and approval.

• Parcel Map Application PM‑2023‑01629 to split 20.56‑acre parcel at 1910 E. Cypress Ave into two lots (GO and RM‑9 districts)
• Site Development Permit SDP‑2021‑01622 for outside vehicle storage on 2124 Pray Rd in Heavy Commercial (HC) district
• Draft conditions require dedication of 0.28 acre at the southwest corner for future roundabout at East Cypress and Victor Ave
• Both projects recommended for categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
• Public comment items will not be acted on per the Brown Act

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold public hearings on two applications. The first is Parcel Map Application PM‑2023‑01629 by Eretz Shasta County Properties, LLC to divide a 20.56‑acre parcel at 1910 East Cypress Avenue into two lots in the GO and RM‑9 districts. The second is Site Development Permit SDP‑2021‑01622 by Harold Adams to allow outside vehicle storage on 2124 Pray Road in the HC district. The Board is recommended to find both projects categorically exempt under CEQA and approve them subject to draft conditions of approval.

• Parcel Map Application PM‑2023‑01629: subdivide 20.56‑acre parcel at 1910 East Cypress Ave into two lots (GO & RM‑9 districts); CEQA categorical exemption; draft conditions include 0.28‑acre dedication for future roundabout
• Site Development Permit SDP‑2021‑01622: permit outside vehicle storage on 2124 Pray Road in HC district; CEQA categorical exemption
• Public hearing recommended for each application
• Draft conditions of approval attached for both projects
• No public comments received on the parcel map application

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on August 19, 2025. Council members will confer with the city manager on the possible sale of the property at 7251 Eastside Road. The city attorney will discuss existing litigation involving Purdue Pharma and consider initiating eight new lawsuits. The council will also review a public employee discipline, dismissal, or release matter.

• Negotiation of price and terms for potential sale of 7251 Eastside Road (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 050‑050‑010 and 050‑070‑008) with Shasta County
• Review of existing litigation concerning Purdue Pharma L.P. (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York Case No. 19‑23649)
• Consideration of initiating eight anticipated lawsuits (confidential details)
• Discussion of a public employee discipline, dismissal, or release matter

The Redding City Council met in closed session on August 19, 2025. They discussed a real‑property negotiation for 7251 Eastside Road, potential litigation involving Purdue Pharma, anticipated litigation in eight cases, and a public‑employee discipline matter. Under Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the council took no reportable action on any of these items.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the approval of a $2.5 million contract for distribution transformers and the adoption of an ordinance regulating tobacco retailers.

• Approve $2.5M contract for WEG Transformers
• Adopt ordinance regulating tobacco retailing
• Authorize $413,920 for AVEVA software
• Approve $1.3M recycling services contract
• Set public hearing for tobacco license fee

The council added a closed‑session item on potential litigation, approved unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 2681, adding Chapter 6.13 to regulate tobacco retailers. The council approved several large contracts and budget amendments, including a $2.5 million increase to a transformer contract, a $413,920.80 AVEVA software license, a $650,000 water‑main emergency budget increase, and awards to Penecore Drilling and Concentric Concrete. It also adopted resolutions allocating $28,010 to the Sports Park budget and other specific project funds.

• Added Closed Session item on potential litigation (5-0 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2681 adding tobacco retail regulation
• Approved $2.5M increase to transformer contract and $1.176M purchase order
• Approved sole‑source $413,920.80 AVEVA software license
• Approved $650,000 budget increase for South Street Water Main emergency project
• Awarded $390,792 to Penecore Drilling for groundwater monitoring (plus $45k admin, $360k development, $39k contingency)
• Awarded $240,895 to Concentric Concrete for sidewalk repair (plus $38k admin, $40k contingency, $10k development)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-062 allocating $28,010 to Sports Park operations budget

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting consisting primarily of closed sessions. The body will discuss real property negotiations, legal matters, and personnel issues.

• Negotiation of price and terms for property at 7251 Eastside Road between the City of Redding and County of Shasta
• Litigation regarding Purdue Pharma L.P. (Case No. 19-23649)
• Discussion of eight potential cases for initiation of litigation
• Public employee discipline, dismissal, or release

The Redding City Council held a special meeting on August 19, 2025. In closed session the council discussed a real‑property negotiation, several litigation matters, and a public‑employee discipline issue, but under Government Code Section 54957.1(a) took no reportable action on any of those items. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. with no approvals, denials, or tablings recorded.

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will approve the Consent Calendar, which includes the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting and several activity reports. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agendized matters. The commission will also receive presentations on tourism efforts, the Freedom Festival, and updates on several city parks.

• Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2025
• Report: Parks Maintenance Activity for June and July 2025
• Report: Recreation and Marketing Activity through July 2025
• Presentation regarding tourism efforts by Danny Orloff, Visit Redding
• Presentation summary for the Freedom Festival by Christina Massey, City of Redding

The Community Services Advisory Commission voted to approve the consent calendar, which includes minutes, parks maintenance, recreation, action plan, and grant reports. The agenda order was changed, moving item 5 ahead of item 4 to accommodate scheduling. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:34 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous vote: Chair Lewis and Vice Chair Yergenson in favor)
• Adjusted agenda order, moving item 5 before item 4 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 p.m.

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hear an oral report on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan. No formal action will be taken on the report during this meeting. The commission will allow up to three minutes of public comment for non‑agendized matters, as required by the Brown Act.

• Oral Report on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan (Item 5a)
• No items on the consent calendar
• No public hearings scheduled
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker for non‑agendized topics

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. No consent‑calendar items or public hearing were presented. The Riverfront Specific Plan update was postponed to the August 26, 2025 meeting, and Chair Russ Wenham recused himself from that item. The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m. after a quorum could not be maintained.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Chair Russ Wenham recused himself from Riverfront Specific Plan item
• Postponed Riverfront Specific Plan discussion to August 26, 2025
• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will meet to receive an oral report regarding the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 8, 2025.

• Oral Report on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other items were acted upon. The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m. after a quorum could not be maintained.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will adopt Ordinance No. 2680, amending the zoning map to rezone 4.42 acres at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane from RS‑3 to RS‑3.5. It will also vote, by a four‑fifths majority, to continue the local emergency declared for flooding. Two resolutions will be considered: one to accept the City Clerk’s certificate of petition sufficiency for a 1% transaction and use tax initiative, and another to call a special election on November 4, 2025 to place that measure on the ballot. Routine items on the consent calendar will be approved without further discussion.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2680 rezoning 4.42 acres at 3150 & 3250 Jordan Lane (RS‑3 to RS‑3.5)
• Confirm continuation of the local emergency due to flooding (four‑fifths vote required)
• Adopt resolution accepting certificate of sufficiency for a 1% transaction & use tax initiative
• Adopt resolution calling a special election on Nov 4 2025 to place the tax initiative on the ballot
• Approve routine consent‑calendar items without further deliberation

The council unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including a rezoning ordinance for the Zinco Subdivision and continuations of emergency actions for flooding and the South Street water main. It then adopted Resolution 2025-060 to accept the petition’s certificate of sufficiency and Resolution 2025-061 to call a special election on November 4, 2025 to place the one‑percent sales‑tax initiative on the ballot. The vote on the two resolutions was 4‑1, with Council Member Audette voting no.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2680 rezoning Zinco Subdivision (3150 & 3250 Jordan Lane) (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of local emergency for flooding (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of emergency for South Street Water Main project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-060 to accept Certificate of Sufficiency for sales‑tax initiative (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-061 to call special election on Nov 4, 2025 for sales‑tax initiative (4-1)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider and approve a financing agreement that provides a $1,500,000 loan at 1 % interest for the rehabilitation of 2171 Market Street. The council will also vote on several consent‑calendar items, including the purchase of a vacuum truck for $624,468.83, a $950,000 wildfire‑prevention grant, and a $1,630,457 asphalt resurfacing contract. Closed‑session discussions will address existing litigation (Adams v. City of Redding) and negotiations with legal and real‑property counsel. Public comment will be limited to agenda items.

• Authorize purchase of a vacuum truck for the Electric Utility at a net cost of $624,468.83
• Approve $950,000 grant for the City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project
• Authorize and approve a $1,500,000 loan at 1 % for the Market Street Manor Rehabilitation Financing Agreement
• Award $1,630,457 contract to J.F. Shea Construction for asphalt resurfacing (Bid Schedule No. 5606)
• Authorize Mayor to send a letter of support for Senate Bill 346 regarding short‑term rental audit authority

The City Council unanimously approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including a $624,468.83 vacuum truck purchase, a $950,000 wildfire‑prevention grant, and several construction contracts. It also authorized a $1.5 million loan for the Market Street Manor rehabilitation project. The Council approved the Mayor to send response letters to two Shasta County Grand Jury reports, with one vote unanimous and the other passing with one abstention. No reportable action was taken on the closed‑session legal and labor discussions.

• Approved purchase of a vacuum truck for $624,468.83 (unanimous)
• Approved $950,000 wildfire‑prevention grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $1,630,457 asphalt resurfacing contract with J.F. Shea Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,500,000 loan for Market Street Manor rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to send response letter to Shasta County Grand Jury Quartz Hill report (approved, 4 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Authorized Mayor to send response letter to Shasta County Grand Jury parking report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,230,000 purchase of solid‑waste containers and roll‑off boxes (unanimous)
• Approved $835,360 award for Redding Regional Airport parking‑lot reconstruction (unanimous)

Board of Administrative Review - Special Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve Amendment Application AMND‑2025‑00988, which seeks a 48‑month extension of the temporary use permit for Phoenix Charter Academy at 255 Shasta View Drive and 2211 College View Drive. The amendment would allow the K‑12 independent study charter school to continue operating in modular buildings on Simpson University’s campus. Staff has determined the project is categorically exempt from CEQA and no changes to the school’s operation are proposed.

• Public hearing on Amendment Application AMND‑2025‑00988
• Request for a 48‑month extension of Use Permit UP‑123‑88 for Phoenix Charter Academy
• Extension would keep the charter school operating in modular buildings at 255 Shasta View Drive and 2211 College View Drive
• Staff recommendation that the project is CEQA exempt under Section 15301
• No changes to the academy’s operation; continuation is temporary pending a permanent facility

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide whether to approve Amendment Application AMND-2025-00988, which seeks a 48‑month extension of the temporary operation of Phoenix Charter Academy at Simpson University. The request does not change the academy’s current use and is classified as a categorical exemption under CEQA. No public comments have been received on the proposal.

• Amendment Application AMND-2025-00988 to Use Permit UP-123-88
• Request for a 48‑month extension of the temporary charter school operation
• Public hearing to be conducted before a decision
• Project deemed a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301
• No public comments received to date

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will hold a public hearing to decide if a dog named Zero is a dangerous animal and to determine its disposition. The board will also consider an appeal of a citation issued to Tiffani King at 1645 Mesa St.

• Public hearing on dangerous dog 'Zero' (owner: Michelle Schornsten)
• Administrative Citation Appeal for 1645 Mesa St (appellant: Tiffani King)
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025
• Discussion and acceptance of status report on pending orders
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Administrative Hearings Board approved a settlement order for an outdoor cannabis cultivation citation, reducing the payable fine to $300 and suspending $2,700 for one year. It also approved the proposed order for a dangerous dog named Zero, authorizing euthanasia if the owner does not appear within 10‑14 days. The board unanimously approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the March 2025 status report.

• Approved cannabis citation settlement order (payable $300, suspend $2,700) (3-0)
• Approved dangerous dog Zero order authorizing euthanasia if owner absent (3-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2025 status report (no vote recorded)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, property negotiations, and labor negotiations. No open session items are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving a traffic accident on March 11, 2025
• Closed session to negotiate property at 7251 Eastside Road with County of Shasta
• Closed session to negotiate easement acquisitions for Pump House 1 Replacement Project
• Closed session to negotiate with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization and Redding Peace Officers’ Association
• Closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Attorney

The council met in closed session to discuss a pending litigation claim, several real‑property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a city attorney performance evaluation. For each of these items, the council recorded that it took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). No public comment was received.

• No action on litigation claim (Claim No. 25-053-557)
• No action on negotiation for 7251 Eastside Road property
• No action on negotiations for 300 Overhill Rd, 400 Arbor Place, and 310 Overhill Rd
• No action on labor negotiations with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization and Redding Peace Officers’ Association
• No action on city attorney performance evaluation

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the approval of a $403,824.72 contract for Microsoft 365 licenses and a $2,543,200 annual contract for electrical utility cable.

• Approve Microsoft 365 licenses contract for $403,824.72
• Award electrical utility cable contract for $2,543,200 annually
• Authorize $100,000 increase for natural gas pipeline inspections project
• Authorize $650,000 annual contract for tourism marketing services
• Public hearings on Landscape Maintenance District annual assessments

The City Council unanimously approved a large group of items on the consent calendar, including major contracts, a funding agreement, vehicle purchases, and continuation of a flood emergency. It also adopted two Landscape Maintenance District resolutions and declared July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions or absences.

• Approved $2,543,200 cable contract with The Okonite Company (4.5(a))
• Awarded Dell Marketing $403,824.72 for Microsoft 365 licenses (4.3(a))
• Authorized $18,117 payment to SCEDD for FY 2025‑26 economic development services (4.2(a))
• Amended tourism contract with Redding Chamber to $650,000 annually (4.6(a))
• Approved purchase of a Kenworth T480 truck ($210,944.75) and Caterpillar 309 excavator ($213,411.29) (4.6(c))
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑050 declaring July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month (4.6(b))
• Adopted Landscape Maintenance District Resolutions 2025‑053 and 2025‑054 (public hearings)
• Continued local emergency due to flooding by four‑fifths vote (4.1(a))

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting to discuss several confidential matters. Items include a potential lawsuit (Claim No. 25‑053‑557) by Myles Kennedy of Kennedy Towing and Transport, negotiations over the sale of property at 7251 Eastside Road, labor negotiations with city employee unions, easement acquisitions for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project, and the performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No public decisions are announced in the agenda.

• Anticipated litigation claim No. 25‑053‑557 by Myles Kennedy, Kennedy Towing and Transport (traffic accident March 11, 2025)
• Negotiation of price and terms for property at 7251 Eastside Road (APN 050‑050‑010 and 050‑070‑008) with County of Shasta
• Labor negotiations with RIEO‑CTP, RIEO Supervisory & Confidential, and RPOA‑Miscellaneous employee groups
• Easement acquisitions for Pump House 1 Replacement at 300 Overhill Road (APN 103‑730‑030), 400 Arbor Place (APN 103‑780‑026), and 310 Overhill Road (APN 103‑730‑029) with Tts 1 LLC, Joe Wong, and Stimpel Trust
• Public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney

The council met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, real‑property negotiations, labor negotiations, and a city attorney performance evaluation. For each of these items, the council recorded that it took no reportable action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a request to add 24 units to an existing mobile home park. The commission will also consider updating the city's Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval.

• Use Permit Application UP-2023-01684: Expand mobile home park at 11037 Erickson Way by 24 units
• Proposed updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval
• Planning Commission Resolution 2025-2

The commission approved the Use Permit Application UP‑2023‑01684 for Casa Park Homes, amending Condition 18 to remove the phrase “barbeque area.” It also approved the staff‑recommended updates to the Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval, including the change to Item 9. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Use Permit UP‑2023‑01684 with Condition 18 amendment (5‑0)
• Approved updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval (5‑0)

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a use permit for a mobile home park expansion and the adoption of updated standard subdivision conditions. The body will also review minutes from May and June 2025 meetings.

• Use Permit UP-2023-01684 to expand a 47-unit mobile home park by 24 units at 11037 Erickson Way
• Proposed updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval
• Planning Commission Resolution 2025-2
• Approval of May 13, 2025 and June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved Use Permit Application UP‑2023‑01684 to add 24 units at 11037 Erickson Way, adopting staff recommendation and amending Condition 18 to remove the “barbeque area.” It also approved the updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval and adopted Resolution 2025‑2, including the change to Item 9. Both motions passed unanimously. The May 13, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Use Permit UP‑2023‑01684 for 24‑unit mobile home park expansion at 11037 Erickson Way, with Condition 18 amended to remove “barbeque area” (unanimous)
• Approved updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval and adopted Planning Commission Resolution 2025‑2, adding change to Item 9 (unanimous)

Solid Waste Disposal Committee - Special Meeting

The Solid Waste Disposal Committee will review routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of minutes from the Jan 23, 2025 special meeting, a $40,000 fund transfer for the Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill, and the FY 2024‑25 tonnage report. On the regular calendar, staff recommends raising the combined Replacement & Improvement and Closure/Post‑Closure Maintenance tipping fee from $20.22 to $20.71 per ton, with the R&I component set at $15.71 per ton and CPCM at $5.00 per ton. The committee will also consider adopting the FY 2025‑26 budget of $8,357,670 with projected spending of $7,850,970 and adopting the associated tipping fees. Verbal updates on city and Shasta County organics programs will be provided.

• Increase combined R&I and CPCM tipping fee 2.4% to $20.71/ton (R&I $15.71, CPCM $5.00)
• Approve FY 2025‑26 budget of $8,357,670 and projected spending $7,850,970
• Approve minutes of the Jan 23, 2025 special meeting
• Accept $40,000 appropriation fund transfer for landfill operating materials
• Accept FY 2024‑25 tonnage report (City 100,677 tons, County 61,806 tons)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Committee is considering a proposed $8,357,670 budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Members will discuss adjusting tipping fee components to match CalRecycle inflation factors and approve planned expenditures for landfill improvements.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 budget of $8,357,670
• Proposed increase of combined R&I and CPCM funding from $20.22 to $20.71 per ton
• Proposed $2,633,000 in R&I Fund expenditures for projects including Gas Utilization and Unit 5A Design
• Report on a $40,000 appropriation fund transfer for landfill operating materials
• Tonnage report for Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill showing 162,483 tons for FY 2024-25

AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee - Regular Meeting

The AT-HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee will hear four community reports covering Good News Rescue Mission projects, United Way HMIS data and PIT/HIC updates, NorCal Continuum of Care administrative and HHAP updates, and a Shasta Advisory Board update with a functional zero discussion. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting will conclude with a brief item on topics for future meetings and adjournment.

• Good News Rescue Mission Projects & Updates – presenter Justin Wandro
• United Way – HMIS Data Update and PIT/HIC Report Update – presenter Tim Danielson
• NorCal Continuum of Care – Administrative Entity & HHAP Update – presenter Shawnna Flanigan
• Shasta Advisory Board Update & Functional Zero Discussion – presenter Maggie Joyce
• Topics for Future Meetings

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about the Baker et al. v. City of Redding litigation. It will also meet with a labor negotiator representing three employee groups, and with the city manager and Shasta County on negotiating the price and terms for the property at 7251 Eastside Road. A final closed‑session item will address public employment recruitment.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Baker, et al. v. City of Redding (Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 192661).
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (Personnel Director Kibler) for RIEO‑CTP, RIEO Supervisory & Confidential, and RPOA‑Miscellaneous employee groups.
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator (City Manager Tippin) on price and terms for the property at 7251 Eastside Road, Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 050‑050‑010 and 050‑070‑008.
• Closed‑session conference on public employment recruitment (City Manager).

The council held a closed session to discuss existing litigation, labor negotiations, a real‑property negotiation, and public employment recruitment. For each item, the council recorded that it took no reportable action per Government Code Section 54957.1(a). The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. with no further business.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring updates to short-term rental regulations and community services administration. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure grants and service contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2678 to amend zoning standards for short-term rentals
• Contract with Haven Humane Society for animal regulation enforcement totaling $1,036,304.76
• Grant of $1,995,000 for heat-resilient play infrastructure at Panorama Park
• Award of $2,272,120 to VSS International, Inc. for the Cape Seal 2025 Project
• Purchase of a wastewater utility hydro-cleaner from U-Rock Utility Equipment Inc. for $272,424.00

The council approved the minutes from two closed‑session meetings and accepted the May accounts payable register. It adopted Ordinance 2678 changing short‑term rental standards and Ordinance 2679 updating the Community Services Department. The council also set the FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit at $317,710,148 and approved several grant contracts and the schedule‑of‑fees adjustment.

• Approved City Council minutes for May 20 and June 3 closed sessions (unanimous)
• Accepted Accounts Payable Register No. 11 for May 2025 ($36,552,819.49) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2678 amending short‑term rental standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2679 amending Community Services Department provisions (unanimous)
• Set FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit at $317,710,148 (unanimous)
• Approved contract C‑1618 with Haven Humane Society ($1,036,304.76) pending budget (unanimous)
• Ratified FAA AIP grant $425,765 and authorized Caltrans grant $8,515 for Benton Eastside Taxi‑lane project, appropriating $448,173 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑048 adjusting the City’s Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (unanimous)

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority board will vote on a sole‑source purchase of two trolley replica vehicles from the Town of Cary, North Carolina for a delivered cost of $300,000, contingent on receiving $300,000 in State Transit Assistance. The board will also adopt a resolution approving the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget and the updated 7‑Year Financial Plan. Additional items include authorizing the transfer of ShastaConnect to RABA and approving a holiday light tour ($5,000) and a summer shuttle to the Anderson Mosquito Serenade Festival ($3,000). Routine consent‑calendar items such as cash reports and treasurer’s reports will be accepted without further deliberation.

• Sole‑source purchase of two trolley replica vehicles for $300,000, pending $300,000 State Transit Assistance
• Adopt resolution approving the FY 2025‑26 budget and 7‑Year Financial Plan
• Authorize transfer of ShastaConnect to RABA and accept Consolidated Transportation Service Agency designation
• Approve holiday light tour in December 2025 with estimated cost of $5,000
• Approve summer shuttle service to Anderson Mosquito Serenade Festival with estimated cost of $3,000

The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. RABA 2025‑006, approving the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 and the updated seven‑year financial plan. It also approved a sole‑source purchase of two trolley replicas for $300,000, pending state transit assistance, and authorized the transfer of ShastaConnect and acceptance of a Consolidated Transportation Service Agency designation. Additional actions included directing a letter to PSA 2 regarding the Older American Act grant and authorizing special holiday and shuttle routes.

• Approved sole‑source purchase of two trolley replicas for $300,000, conditioned on $300,000 state transit assistance (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. RABA 2025‑006 approving FY 2025‑26 budget and 7‑year financial plan (7‑0)
• Authorized transfer of ShastaConnect to RABA and acceptance of Consolidated TSA designation (7‑0)
• Directed Chair to request PSA 2 continue monthly reporting for Older American Act grant; authorized alternative funding if denied (7‑0)
• Authorized special route for Holiday Light Tour ($5,000) and summer shuttle to Anderson Mosquito Serenade ($3,000) (7‑0)
• Accepted cash, accounts payable, treasurer, donations, special services, promotional fares, surplus, and contracts reports for March‑May 2025 (7‑0)

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider approving its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, accepting monthly financial reports, and transferring the ShastaConnect service to RABA. The board will also authorize the purchase of two trolley replica vehicles and approve costs for holiday and summer shuttle services.

• Authorize purchase of two trolley replica vehicles for $300,000
• Approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and 7-Year Financial Plan
• Transfer ShastaConnect service to Redding Area Bus Authority
• Authorize Holiday Light Tour service for December 2025
• Authorize summer shuttle service to Anderson Mosquito Serenade Festival

The board unanimously approved the consent calendar reports covering cash, treasury, donations, special services, promotional fares, surplus, and contracts for March–May 2025. It authorized a sole‑source purchase of two trolley replica vehicles for $300,000, contingent on receiving $300,000 in State Transit Assistance. The board adopted the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget and the seven‑year financial plan (Resolution No. RABA 2025‑006). Additional actions approved include transferring ShastaConnect to RABA, directing a letter to PSA 2 about the Older American Act grant, and establishing a Holiday Light Tour route and a summer shuttle to the Anderson Mosquito Serenade Festival.

• Approved all Consent Calendar items (cash, accounts payable, treasury, donations, special services, promotional fares, surplus, contracts) – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau
• Approved sole‑source purchase of two trolley replica vehicles for $300,000, conditioned on receipt of $300,000 State Transit Assistance – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget and 7‑Year Financial Plan (Resolution No. RABA 2025‑006) – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau
• Approved transfer of ShastaConnect to RABA and acceptance of Consolidated Transportation Service Agency designation, effective July 1 2025 – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau
• Directed RABA Chair to send letter to PSA 2 regarding continuation of Older American Act grant and authorized staff to seek alternative funding if denied – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau
• Approved establishment of Holiday Light Tour special route ($5,000) and summer shuttle to Anderson Mosquito Serenade Festival ($3,000) – AYES: Audette, Dhanuka, Jones, Kelstrom, Resner, Simmons, Munns; NOES: none; ABSENT: Littau

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Housing Authority Board will consider awarding four Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Project‑Based Vouchers to FaithWorks Community Coalition for the development at 815 & 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue. The Board will also find that awarding these vouchers is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution approving the Authority’s biennial budget for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27.

• Authorize award of Bid Schedule No. 2025‑01 to FaithWorks Community Coalition for four VASH PBVs at 815 & 825 Parkview Ave and 2520 Leland Ave
• Find that awarding PBVs is not a CEQA project
• Find that awarding PBVs is an exempt activity under NEPA
• Adopt resolution approving the biennial budget for FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27
• Accept Independent Auditor’s Report and Basic Financial Statements for year ended June 30, 2024

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will conduct roll call, accept public comment, and approve routine items on the consent calendar, including the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider a proposed name for the Overlook Park project. The meeting will also include reports and updates on parks maintenance, recreation activities, action plan status, and grant and donation tracking, as well as updates on South City Park, Caldwell Park, and other city projects.

• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting held on May 14, 2025 (Consent Calendar item a)
• Consideration of the proposed name for the Overlook Park Project (Agenda item 4)
• Report on Parks Maintenance Activity for May 2025 (Agenda item 3b)
• Report on Recreation and Marketing Activity for May 2025 (Agenda item 3c)
• Review of Grants and Donations Tracking Report, including the Caldwell Park Expansion Project grant of $6,737,000 (Agenda item 3e)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will consider staff's recommendation that the City of Redding 2024‑25 to 2029‑30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is consistent with the General Plan. The CIP outlines a projected $718 million of capital projects through fiscal year 2029‑30. Adoption of the plan satisfies the Government Code requirement for annual CIP review.

• Review of the draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024‑25 to 2029‑30
• Total projected CIP cost of $718 million covering multiple infrastructure projects
• Funding sources include Airport Fund $10,597,356, General Fund $51,842,052, Grants $251,746,028, Impact Fees $13,782,423, and Local Streets and Roads Fund $34,063,982
• Staff recommendation that the CIP conforms to the City’s General Plan
• Requirement under Government Code sections 65103(c) and 65401 for the commission to find the plan consistent with the General Plan

The commission voted to find the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024‑2025 through 2029‑2030 consistent with the General Plan. The motion was made by Commissioner Goedert, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, and passed unanimously with four ayes and no noes; Commissioners Balkovek, Nance, and Wenham were absent. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

• Approved 2024‑2025 to 2029‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan as consistent with General Plan (4‑0)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold public hearings on two site development permit applications. It will decide whether to approve SDP‑2025‑00774 for WTPE Real Estate Holdings at 1800 Twin View Boulevard and SDP‑2025‑00334 for Rogue Credit Union at 2005 Churn Creek Road. Both projects are recommended for approval and are deemed categorically exempt under CEQA.

• SDP‑2025‑00774: 20,109‑sq‑ft truck service station, sales lot, parts warehouse, and retail shop at 1800 Twin View Blvd (Heavy Commercial district)
• SDP‑2025‑00334: 3,966‑sq‑ft banking and savings‑and‑loan facility with drive‑through at 2005 Churn Creek Rd (Neighborhood Commercial district)
• Public hearings will be conducted for each application before any approval
• Both projects are recommended for approval as CEQA categorical exemptions
• Board has authority to approve site development permits under Section 18.13.050 of the Zoning Ordinance

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee will consider the consent calendar item to accept the Infrastructure Grant Status Report, which details $2,519,848 in Building Forward grant funds for the Anderson, Burney, and Redding libraries. The meeting also includes a presentation on library staff roles and director reports on library statistics and community services. No other agenda items require a vote.

• Accept Infrastructure Grant Status Report covering $439,949 for Anderson Library, $1,626,790 for Redding Library, and $453,109 for Burney Library
• Generator contract executed with PACE on 2/28/2025 for Anderson Library
• Ground‑mount solar contract executed with PACE on 3/1/2025 for Anderson Library
• Carpet/flooring installation contract for Redding Library scheduled for 5/30/2025
• Security cameras procurement documents completed for all three libraries by 7/30/2025

The committee approved the consent calendar covering the May 7 meeting minutes and the infrastructure grant status report. They also approved a motion to cancel the regular advisory meetings for July and August 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of July and August meetings (3-0)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for the Redding Drag Strip, labor negotiations with the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization, existing litigation, and the recruitment of a new city manager. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session: Real property negotiations for Redding Drag Strip
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization
• Closed session: Existing litigation (McClelland v. City of Redding)
• Closed session: Public employment (City Manager recruitment)
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel

The Redding City Council met in closed session to discuss negotiations on the Redding Motorsports Park property, labor matters, existing litigation, and a public employment matter. For each item (3A‑3D) the council recorded that, under Government Code Section 54957.1(a), no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with no decisions made.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to short-term rental regulations and the creation of an Entertainment Zone. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure funding requests and property sales for mixed-income housing.

• Public hearing on Rezoning Application (RZ-2025-00477) regarding short-term rental requirements
• Proposed sale of parcels at 815 Parkview Ave, 825 Parkview Ave, and 2520 Leland Ave to FaithWorks Community Coalition, Inc. for a 14-unit development
• Request to increase funding for Pump Station 1 Replacement Project from $40 million to $50 million (State Water Resources Control Board)
• Contract award to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Eastside Road Bridge Over Olney Creek inspection services not to exceed $886,111.38
• Proposed $5 million application for infrastructure improvements at Stillwater Business Park

The City Council unanimously approved a $5 million grant for infrastructure improvements in the Stillwater Business Park and approved the award of a $208,450.05 contract for system‑hardening equipment with an $83,000 contingency. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2678 to amend short‑term rental rules, passing it on a 4‑1 vote. Additional items on the consent calendar, including a $2.1 million asphalt project and the exemption of several projects from environmental review, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $5 M Economic Development Assistance for Stillwater Business Park (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2678 amending short‑term rental rules (4‑1)
• Awarded Bid 5584 to OneSource Supply Solutions for $208,450.05 with $83,000 contingency (5‑0)
• Accepted final cost of $2,115,664.48 for Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2024 project (5‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Burney Library Roof Replacement project (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2677 on military equipment guidelines (5‑0)
• Authorized $1.5 M loan to fund Redding Regional Airport parking lot reconstruction (5‑0)
• Approved summary vacation of public service easement (Parcel 4) (5‑0)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss four items. Item 3A covers negotiations on price and terms for the Redding Motorsports Park / Drag Strip property on Old Oregon Trail. Item 3B addresses labor negotiations with two Redding Independent Employees’ Organization units. Item 3C reviews the city’s existing litigation in McClelland v. City of Redding. Item 3D concerns the recruitment of a new City Manager.

• 3A – Closed session property negotiation for Redding Motorsports Park / Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 054-270-004 and 056-130-031)
• 3B – Closed session labor negotiation with RIEO‑CTP and RIEO Supervisory & Confidential units
• 3C – Closed session legal counsel conference on McClelland v. City of Redding, Case No. 2:22‑cv‑01388‑JAM‑DMC
• 3D – Closed session public employment discussion for City Manager recruitment

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will hold a public hearing on the status, control, and disposition of the dog named Sheba, recommending a dangerous‑dog designation, possible euthanasia, and a limit of one dog for three years. The board will also consider an administrative citation appeal for 1920 Jewell Lane (Citation No. C‑4215) and an administrative compliance review for 625 Loma St (Case No. 2024‑00307). Public comment and procedural items such as roll call and swearing‑in will also be addressed.

• Dangerous dog hearing for Sheba – recommendation to declare dangerous, order euthanasia, and limit ownership
• Citation appeal for 1920 Jewell Lane – affirm Citation No. C‑4215
• Compliance review for 625 Loma St – affirm Administrative Compliance Order Case No. 2024‑00307

The Administrative Hearings Board approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted to uphold the Administrative Hearing Order for the dangerous dog case involving Jessica Zybach’s dogs, also by unanimous vote. The Board similarly upheld the administrative citation appeal for 1920 Jewell Lane and the compliance review order for 625 Loma St, each with unanimous support.

• Approved April 16 meeting minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Uphold dangerous dog hearing order for Jessica Zybach (unanimous 3-0)
• Uphold administrative citation appeal order for 1920 Jewell Lane (unanimous 3-0)
• Uphold administrative compliance review order for 625 Loma St (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing on Amendment Application AMND-2024-01567, which seeks to add a 4,043‑square‑foot emergency shelter and multi‑purpose community room for the Haven Humane Society at 7449 Eastside Road in a Heavy Industry district. Staff recommends finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA, confirming required findings, and approving the amendment subject to draft conditions of approval.

• Amendment Application AMND-2024-01567 for Haven Humane Society to construct a 4,043‑sq‑ft emergency shelter and community room at 7449 Eastside Road
• Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and approve the amendment with draft conditions of approval
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303 for the proposed accessory building
• Staff findings that the project complies with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan
• Draft conditions of approval, including a three‑year entitlement expiration

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Redding City Council will consider and recommend approval of the preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027. Staff will also present the current budget development for the Enterprise Fund departments (Redding Electric, Public Works & Airports) and seek Council direction. The draft shows a projected surplus of about $1.9 million in FY 2026 and $61 000 in FY 2027 after revised revenue assumptions.

• Approve preliminary General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for FY 2026‑27
• Review presentations on Enterprise Fund budget development for Redding Electric, Public Works & Airports
• Projected surplus of $1.9 M in FY 2026 and $61 k in FY 2027 after revenue adjustments
• Staff recommendation includes potential staff reductions and fee increases pending future approval

The council voted to approve the preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027. The council also accepted the budget development presentations for the Redding Electric Utility, Public Works Department, and the city airports. All three presentation acceptances passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets (FY 2026‑27) – vote 4-1 (Ayes: Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, Munns; No: Audette)
• Accepted Redding Electric Utility budget presentation – unanimous Ayes
• Accepted Public Works Department budget presentation – unanimous Ayes
• Accepted Airports budget presentation – unanimous Ayes

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council held a special closed‑session meeting on May 20, 2025. Council members met with the public works director to negotiate price and terms for acquiring property at 400 Overhill Rd. (APNs 103‑280‑028 and 130‑703‑027) for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project. They also met with the personnel director to discuss labor negotiations with the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization’s clerical/technical/professional unit and supervisory/confidential unit. No final actions were announced; any reportable action will be announced after the closed session.

• Negotiation of property acquisition at 400 Overhill Rd. (APNs 103‑280‑028 and 130‑703‑027) for Pump House 1 Replacement Project
• Labor negotiations with RIEO‑CTP and RIEO‑Sup/Conf employee groups

The Redding City Council held a special closed‑session meeting on May 20, 2025. No reportable action was taken on the real‑property negotiation with Shasta Union High School District. No reportable action was taken on the labor negotiation with the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will vote on a series of consent‑calendar items, including major funding for infrastructure and utility projects. Key actions include a $3.75 M appropriation for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project, a $2.55 M sale of Amazon‑owned land, and a $4.09 M CalRecycle grant for the solid‑waste material recovery facility. Additional items cover a $1.5 M airport parking‑lot loan, a $26,300 marketing video contract, and other utility and service contracts.

• Approve $3,750,000 appropriation for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project
• Approve sale of 34.06 acres at 5855 Venture Parkway to Amazon.com Services LLC for $2,554,500
• Approve CalRecycle grant of $4,091,013 and $4,091,020 appropriation for solid‑waste facility upgrade
• Approve loan up to $1.5 M for Redding Regional Airport passenger terminal parking‑lot reconstruction
• Authorize $26,300 contract with ICMA TV – WebsEdge for a marketing video at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference

The City Council unanimously approved a $2.55 M sale of a 34‑acre parcel to Amazon.com Services LLC and appropriated $3.75 M for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project. It also continued the local flood emergency, authorized several contracts and grants, and adopted the 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the electric utility.

• Approved $3.75M appropriation for South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project (4.1(a))
• Approved continuation of local emergency due to flooding by four‑fifths vote (4.1(a))
• Approved sale of 34.06 acres to Amazon.com Services LLC for $2,554,500 (4.1(c))
• Authorized $26,300 marketing video contract with ICMA TV‑WebsEdge (4.1(b))
• Approved Turo Inc. vehicle‑sharing license and permit at Redding Regional Airport (4.2(a))
• Approved $176,581.76 purchase of Arborist Backyard Lift and trailer (4.5(b))
• Approved $4.091M CalRecycle grant for solid‑waste facility upgrade (4.11(d))
• Authorized and approved 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Redding Electric Utility (9.5(d))

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider and recommend approval of the preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027. Staff will present the current budget development for the Enterprise Funds and may give direction as needed. The meeting is a budget workshop and no other business will be considered.

• Approve preliminary draft General Fund budget with projected $1.9 million surplus in FY 2026 and $61,000 surplus in FY 2027
• Approve preliminary draft Internal Service Fund budget for FY 2026‑27
• Review presentations on Enterprise Fund budget development (Redding Electric, Public Works & Airports)
• Discuss revenue assumptions, including a half‑percent reduction in sales‑tax projections
• Consider staff recommendations on possible future expense adjustments and reserve levels

The council approved the preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027, with a 4‑1 vote. The council also unanimously accepted budget development presentations for the Enterprise Fund departments: Redding Electric Utility, Public Works, and Airports. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved preliminary draft General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for FY 2026‑27 (4-1 vote)
• Accepted Redding Electric Utility budget presentation (unanimous Ayes)
• Accepted Public Works budget presentation (unanimous Ayes)
• Accepted Airports budget presentation (unanimous Ayes)

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will review and discuss proposed changes to Council Policy 806, which governs recreation class and program fees. It will also receive reports on parks maintenance, recreation activities, and the status of several park projects. The meeting includes a consent calendar for routine approvals and public comment on non‑agenda items.

• Consider Updates to Council Policy 806 (Recreation Classes and Program Fees)
• Consent Calendar items: approval of April 9, 2025 minutes and several activity reports
• Presentation on Recreation Programs from January through April 2025
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park projects
• Project Updates covering multiple park and trail initiatives

The commission approved the consent calendar with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also approved updates to Council Policy 806 governing recreation class and program fees, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved Consent Calendar (3-0)
• Approved updates to Council Policy 806 (recreation fees) (3-0)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will consider three items, including a proposal to rezone 4.42 acres at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane to allow more residential units and a subdivision of 24.5 acres into 55 lots at 500 and 550 Quartz Hill Road.

• Rezone 4.42 acres at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane from RS-3 to RS-3.5
• Subdivide 4.42 acres into 16 parcels at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane
• Subdivide 24.5 acres into 55 lots at 500 and 550 Quartz Hill Road
• Approve updated Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval
• Approve minutes for the April 22, 2025 meeting

Commissioners voted 6‑1 to forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and to approve the tentative subdivision map and rezoning for Zinco Holding, with amended Conditions 25 and 28. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Balkovek and passed with no abstentions. Other agenda items were discussed but no further decisions were recorded.

• Forward recommendation to City Council to approve Zinco subdivision and rezoning (6-1)

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing on Site Development Permit SDP‑2023‑00085 submitted by Danco Communities. The project proposes a 120‑unit affordable housing complex at 990 and 930 Canby Road in the RM‑12 Residential Multiple‑Family District. After the hearing, the board is recommended to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, determine that required findings are in evidence, and approve the permit with draft conditions of approval.

• Site Development Permit SDP‑2023‑00085 for a 120‑unit affordable housing project at 990 and 930 Canby Road
• Recommendation to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program
• Recommendation to determine that necessary findings for approval are in evidence
• Recommendation to approve the permit subject to draft conditions of approval
• Project includes ten two‑ and three‑story structures, a community building, and site amenities

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee will review the status of Building Forward infrastructure grants for the Redding, Anderson, and Burney libraries. The committee will also receive a report on March 2025 library statistics and programs.

• Acceptance of Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• Review of Building Forward grant projects for Redding, Anderson, and Burney libraries
• Review of March 2025 library circulation and program statistics
• Presentation on Intellectual Freedom
• Review of March 2025 library programs and community outreach

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee approved the consent calendar. It decided to install new security cameras only at the Redding Library and to reallocate the remaining camera funds to other projects. The committee also confirmed that the Lunch at the Library program will run in June and July 2025 at the Redding and Anderson branches.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous AYES)
• Decided to install security cameras only at Redding Library, reallocating unused funds
• Confirmed new carpeting will be installed in Friends Book Store and back office areas
• Confirmed Lunch at the Library program will run June–July 2025 (Redding Mon‑Fri, Anderson Tue‑Thu)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in a special closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve two units of the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization.

• Conference with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit
• Conference with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit

The council reconvened after a closed‑session to discuss a conference with the city personnel director and two employee organizations. The meeting record states that the council took no reportable action on this item. The council then adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

• No reportable action taken on labor negotiator conference (no vote recorded)

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a preliminary draft of the General Fund Biennial Budget for 2026 and 2027. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, emergency declarations, and a public hearing for housing plans.

• Award $27,777,777 to Redding Airport Constructors for Runway 16-34 and Taxiway rehabilitation
• Approve $1,019,902 change order for Siemens Energy Inc. to replace Generating Unit 5’s start motor
• Appropriate $2,477,350 for the Hartnell Commercial Complex at Hartnell Avenue and Shasta View Drive
• Public hearing for the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for HUD
• Sale of 25.41 acres at 6155 Venture Parkway to Technisoil Industrial Inc. for appraised value

The council unanimously approved the items on the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes, a $26,470,482.11 accounts payable register, adoption of the state fire‑hazard map, and several budget amendments. Mayor Munns appointed Michael Brokloff to the Shasta County Commission on Aging. The council adopted a resolution to submit the 2025‑2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and authorized the city manager to sign the documents. The council also approved a $27,777,777 contract to award the Redding Regional Airport runway and taxiway rehabilitation project, along with related fees, by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, $26,470,482.11 accounts payable, fire‑hazard map, emergency flood continuation, property sale, budget amendments) – unanimous AYES
• Appointed Michael Brokloff to Shasta County Commission on Aging – unanimous AYES
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑032 to submit HUD 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan – unanimous AYES
• Authorized Mayor to sign 25‑year lease amendment with Redding Rodeo Association at $50 annual rate – unanimous AYES
• Directed staff to review revised FY 2026‑2027 financial projections; vote 4‑1 (Ayes Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, Munns; No Audette)
• Approved $27,777,777 award to Redding Airport Constructors for runway and taxiway rehabilitation, plus related fees – unanimous AYES

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing and then decide whether to adopt the Environmental Impact Report (EIR‑2025‑00478) and approve Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 for the Pump Station 1 Replacement Project, which would encroach into FEMA 100‑year floodplains. A separate public hearing will consider a rezoning amendment to modify short‑term rental requirements in the municipal code. The meeting also includes routine approval of March 25 minutes and public comment.

• Adopt Resolution certifying EIR‑2025‑00478 for Pump Station 1 Replacement
• Approve Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 allowing floodplain encroachment
• Public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ‑2025‑00477 to amend short‑term rental rules
• Approve minutes from the March 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the Environmental Impact Report and approved the Use Permit for the Pump Station 1 Replacement Project. It also adopted an amendment to the short‑term rental ordinance limiting rentals to no more than 50 % of units in an apartment or duplex.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted EIR and approved Use Permit for Pump Station 1 Replacement (6-0)
• Approved amendment limiting short‑term rentals to 50% of units in an apartment/duplex (6-0)

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes approval of meeting minutes, cash and treasurer reports, system reports, an update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, a license agreement for storage at 3211 Mark Street at $1,500 per month, allocation of $463,169 and $24,108 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds, and a contract with MTM Transit, LLC that sets a $10 million insurance‑coverage limit for transit operations and maintenance. The board will also hear informational presentations on the North State Bus‑to‑Rail plan, special transportation services, FY 2025‑26 budget assumptions, and a transit manager update.

• License Agreement for storage at 3211 Mark Street – $1,500 per month, Apr 22 2025–Jun 30 2026
• Low Carbon Transit Operations Program allocations – $463,169 (Section 99313) and $24,108 (Section 99314)
• Transit Operations and Maintenance Services Contract with MTM Transit, LLC – $10 million insurance coverage limit
• Update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program submission to the Federal Transit Administration
• Approval of RABA minutes, cash reports, treasurer reports, and system reports for Jan–Feb 2025

The board approved all items on the Consent Calendar, including minutes and financial reports. It authorized a license agreement for the 3211 Mark Street property at $1,500 per month. The board adopted Resolution 2025‑005 to pursue Low Carbon Transit funds and approved a seven‑year contract with MTM Transit, LLC. An update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program was also approved.

• Approved all Consent Calendar items (minutes, cash reports, treasurer reports, system reports) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Authorized license agreement for 3211 Mark Street property at $1,500/month (Apr 22 2025–Jun 30 2026) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑005 to seek Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds ($463,169 and $24,108) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Authorized execution of a 7‑year Transit Operations and Maintenance Services Contract with MTM Transit, LLC (three 1‑year options, $10 M insurance limit) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and its submission to the Federal Transit Administration – unanimous (6‑0)
• Accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023‑24 and FY 2024‑25, the City of Redding Single Audit FY 2024, and the AU‑C 260 audit standards letter – unanimous (6‑0)

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority Board will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a $463,169 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program allocation and a $24,108 allocation for Section 99314 funds. The Board will also authorize a license agreement for storage at 3211 Mark Street at $1,500 per month and approve a contract with MTM Transit, LLC for transit operations and maintenance services. Additional informational reports on the North State Bus‑to‑Rail plan, special transportation services, and FY 2025‑2026 budget assumptions will be presented.

• Approve $463,169 (Section 99313) and $24,108 (Section 99314) Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding
• Authorize a license agreement for 3211 Mark Street (Assessor’s Parcel No. 108‑360‑026) at $1,500 per month, Apr 22 2025–Jun 30 2026
• Approve a seven‑year Transit Operations and Maintenance Services Contract with MTM Transit, LLC, with $10 million insurance coverage limit
• Approve update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program per the USDOT DBE Final Rule (April 9 2024)
• Oral presentation from SRTA’s consultant AECOM on the North State Bus‑to‑Rail Plan

The board unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including a license agreement for property at 3211 Mark Street, a resolution to seek Low Carbon Transit funding, and a seven‑year transit operations contract with MTM Transit that includes a $10 million insurance coverage limit. It also approved the update to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program and accepted several financial and audit reports. No other actions were taken.

• Approve consent calendar items (including minutes, cash reports, treasurer reports, system reports) – approved (6-0)
• Authorize license agreement for 3211 Mark Street at $1,500 per month – approved (6-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-005 to seek Low Carbon Transit allocations of $463,169 and $24,108 – approved (6-0)
• Authorize MTM Transit operations and maintenance contract with $10 M insurance coverage limit – approved (6-0)
• Accept Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023‑2024 – approved (6-0)
• Accept City of Redding Single Audit for FY 2024 – approved (6-0)
• Approve update to the DBE Program and submission to the Federal Transit Administration – approved (6-0)
• Accept FY 2021‑22 to FY 2023‑24 Transportation Development Act Triennial Performance Audit – approved (6-0)

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two agenda items. First, commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to certify Environmental Impact Report EIR‑2025‑00478 and approve Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 for the Pump Station 1 Replacement Project, which would allow the new pump station to encroach into the FEMA 100‑year floodplains of the Sacramento River and Jenny Creek. Second, they will hear a rezoning application RZ‑2025‑00477 to amend the city’s short‑term rental requirements in the zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution certifying EIR‑2025‑00478 and approve Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 for Pump Station 1 Replacement Project
• Public hearing to consider Rezoning Application RZ‑2025‑00477 to amend short‑term rental requirements (Section 18.43.180)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Environmental Impact Report EIR‑2025‑00478 and approved Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 for the Pump Station 1 Replacement Project. It also adopted an amendment to the short‑term rental ordinance that caps rentals at no more than 50 % of units in any apartment or duplex building.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted EIR‑2025‑00478 and approved Use Permit UP‑2024‑01017 for Pump Station 1 Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved amendment to short‑term rental ordinance limiting rentals to ≤50 % of units per apartment/duplex (6-0)

AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee - Regular Meeting

The AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee will hear updates on county custody programs, Good News Rescue Mission shelters, the point‑in‑time count, and the Homeless Management Information System. A presentation will outline a proposed county‑wide goal to end veteran homelessness by June 2028. The meeting is for informational updates and discussion; no formal actions are listed.

• Update on Shasta County Custody Programs (Dave Rickert)
• Update on Good News Rescue Mission pallet shelters and Day Resource Center (Chad Neilson)
• Update on Point‑in‑Time Count (United Way)
• Presentation on Homeless Management Information System progress (United Way)
• Proposed community‑wide goal to end veteran homelessness by June 2028 (Supervisor Matt Plummer)

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will review appeals regarding municipal code violations. The board will determine if violations occurred and if the imposed penalties are appropriate.

• Administrative Citation Appeal for 1920 Jewell Lane (Donald Mayo) regarding inoperable vehicles and junk/debris
• Administrative Citations Appeal for 2145 Miller Street (George Steven Bencich)
• Administrative Compliance Review for 329 Lake Blvd (Pay It Forward Enterprises Dba Karmas/Susan C Lloyd)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It approved the proposed administrative hearing order for the 2145 Miller Street citation appeal. It voted to continue the 1920 Jewell citation appeal to the May 21, 2025 meeting. It modified the proposed order for the 329 Lake Blvd case, waiving a $1,000 fine and extending compliance to July 15, 2025, and accepted the April 2025 status report.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed Administrative Hearing Order for 2145 Miller St (ayes: Chair Peter Figura, Board Member James Diehl; noes: none)
• Continued citation appeal for 1920 Jewell to May 21, 2025 (ayes: Chair Peter Figura, Board Member James Diehl; noes: none)
• Modified Proposed Order for 329 Lake Blvd: waived $1,000 fine, compliance date extended to July 15, 2025 (ayes: Chair Peter Figura, Board Member James Diehl; noes: none)
• Accepted April 2025 status report

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Shasta County AT-HOME Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee will meet to select leadership and review the 2024 AT HOME Plan. The body will receive updates on custody programs, pallet shelters, and the Point-in-Time count. A proposal to end veteran homelessness in Shasta County by June 2028 will be presented.

• Proposed goal of functional zero veteran homelessness in Shasta County by June 2028
• Update on Good News Rescue Mission (GNRM) Pallet Shelters and Day Resource Center
• Presentation on Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) progress
• Update on Shasta County Custody Programs
• Status update on the Nor Cal Continuum of Care Administrative Entity

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups, including the International Association of Fire Fighters, United Public Employees of California – Redding Fire Management, and two units of the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization. The council will also negotiate price and terms for the property at Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail. No final actions are indicated in the agenda.

• Closed‑session labor conference with Local 1934 International Association of Fire Fighters (Item 3A)
• Closed‑session labor conference with United Public Employees of California – Redding Fire Management (Item 3B)
• Closed‑session labor conference with RIEO Clerical/Technical/Professional and Supervisory/Confidential units (Item 3C)
• Closed‑session real‑property negotiation for Redding Motorsports Park / Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail (Item 3D)

The council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a real‑property negotiation for the Redding Motorsports Park. For each item (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) the council recorded that no reportable action was taken. The meeting then adjourned without any approvals, denials, or items being tabled.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will decide on extending emergency declarations for flooding and the South Street Water Main replacement. The body will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission and a new fire hazard severity map.

• Subordination Agreement with The Good News Rescue Mission for $500,000
• Budget appropriation of $70,000 for Stillwater Business Park Preserve fencing
• Reimbursement agreement with Ridgeline Builders Group Inc. not to exceed $93,300
• Lease Agreement with California State Lands Commission for Lake Redding and Diestelhorst Bridges
• Proposed ordinance adopting the State of California Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map

The council adopted several consent‑calendar items, including a subordination agreement for a $500,000 loan, a $70,000 fence budget amendment, and a lease for the Lake Redding Bridge. Council members also appointed two new Planning Commission members and approved the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the State of California Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. All items were approved by vote.

• Approved Subordination Agreement with Good News Rescue Mission and $3 M city loan (5‑0)
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment for Stillwater Business Park fence (5‑0)
• Approved 20‑year lease for Lake Redding Bridge improvements (5‑0)
• Approved design changes to Sundial Bridge South Plaza (5‑0)
• Approved purchase authority for City Hall coffee kiosk up to $4,500 per week (5‑0)
• Appointed Blake Nance and Erin Ryan to Planning Commission (4‑0‑1)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to adopt State Fire Hazard Severity Zone map (5‑0)
• Proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Week (5‑0)

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will discuss Memorandums of Understanding for Little League field use. The body will also receive updates on Panorama, South City, and Caldwell parks, and a presentation on the Peace Pole Project.

• Consideration of Memorandums of Understanding for Field Use by Little Leagues
• Presentation on Peace Pole Project by Lynn E. Fritz
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park
• Report on completed playground replacements at Cascade Park and California Soccer Park
• Report on storm damage to bridges and boat ramps at Nur Pon Open Space and South Bonnyview

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will discuss Memorandums of Understanding for Little League field use and receive a presentation on the Peace Pole Project. The body will also review updates for Panorama, South City, and Caldwell parks.

• Consideration of Memorandums of Understanding for Field Use by Little Leagues
• Presentation on Peace Pole Project by Lynn E. Fritz
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park
• Report on playground replacements at Cascade Park and California Soccer Park
• Report on storm damage to bridges and boat ramps

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Citizens Advisory Committee will review the Infrastructure Grant Status Report, which details the $2,519,848 Building Forward grants awarded to the Anderson, Redding, and Burney libraries and the execution of contracts for generators, solar panels, roof work, and security cameras. The meeting also includes the introduction of Outreach Librarian Kendall Millman, a presentation on the 2025 Summer Reading Program, and routine director and community reports. All items on the consent calendar are considered routine unless a member requests removal for discussion.

• Infrastructure Grant Status Report – Building Forward grants: Anderson $439,949, Redding $1,626,790, Burney $453,109
• Generator contract executed with PACE on 2/28/2025 for Anderson and Redding libraries
• Solar panel contracts executed with PACE on 3/1/2025; roof contract executed on 3/30/2025
• Security cameras procurement documents completed (target 7/30/2025)
• Introduction of Outreach Librarian Kendall Millman

The committee voted to approve the consent calendar, which included the March 5 meeting minutes and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report. The motion passed with three votes in favor and none against. No other formal decisions were made at this meeting; remaining items were informational reports and proposals for future discussion.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0)

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, introduce a new Outreach Librarian, and review progress on Building Forward infrastructure grants for the Redding, Anderson, and Burney libraries.

• Approval of March 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Introduction of Outreach Librarian Kendall Millman
• Review of Anderson Library infrastructure grant status ($439,949)
• Review of Redding Library infrastructure grant status ($1,626,790)
• Review of Burney Library infrastructure grant status ($453,109)

The committee approved the consent calendar, which covered the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report. The motion was made by Wurch‑Goldenson, seconded by Faires, and passed with votes from Chair Leal, Faires, and Wurch‑Goldenson. No members voted against or abstained.

• Approved Consent Calendar (minutes of March 5 2025 and Infrastructure Grant Status Report) (3‑0)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding four existing lawsuits: Adams v. City of Redding, Storaasli v. City of Redding, Day v. City of Redding, and Wynhoff v. City of Redding. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss Adams v. City of Redding (U.S. District Court, Case No. 2:20-cv-01610-TLN-DMC)
• Closed session to discuss Storaasli v. City of Redding (Shasta County Superior Court, Case No. 203991)
• Closed session to discuss Day v. City of Redding (WCAB Case No. ADJ19406870)
• Closed session to discuss Wynhoff v. City of Redding (Shasta County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV-0204924)
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker for agendized items only

The council met in closed session to discuss four existing litigation matters: Adams v. City of Redding, Storaasli v. City of Redding, Day v. City of Redding, and Wynhoff v. City of Redding. Under Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the council took no reportable action on any of these items. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Adams v. City of Redding – no reportable action taken
• Storaasli v. City of Redding – no reportable action taken
• Day v. City of Redding – no reportable action taken
• Wynhoff v. City of Redding – no reportable action taken

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving several contracts and budget amendments, including a $3,143,607 change order to replace Generating Unit 6 gearset at the city power plant. It also approved Microsoft 365 licensing contracts, a library flooring replacement project, and a $6 million grant application for a pump‑station replacement. Additionally, the mayor’s appointments to the Planning Commission were approved.

• Award Microsoft M365 Annual Licenses to Insight Public Sector Inc. for $386,332 and implementation services up to $494,050
• Approve Change Order 47 to replace Generating Unit 6 gearset for $3,143,607 and appropriate $3,143,610 from the budget
• Award Northern Valley Flooring the library flooring replacement contract for $622,840 plus $78,500 administration fees, $32,000 development costs, and $63,000 contingency
• Authorize a grant application up to $6 million for Pump Station 1 Replacement through the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program
• Approve mayor’s appointments of Joshua Johnson and Blake Nance to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms

The Redding City Council approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including major IT licensing contracts, a $3.1 M change order to replace Generating Unit 6 gearset at the city power plant, a bridge grant, and a wastewater pump purchase. The council also approved an amendment to the Shasta Community Health Center emergency shelter contract, raising its value to $365,000. Motions to appoint new members to the Planning Commission failed.

• Approved $386,332 Microsoft M365 annual license contract with Insight Public Sector (unanimous AYES)
• Approved up to $494,050 Microsoft 365 migration services contract with Insight Public Sector (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $3,143,607 Change Order 47 to replace Generating Unit 6 gearset at the Power Plant (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $296,580 grant funding for Girvan Road Bridge over Olney Creek (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $263,667.84 purchase of Xylem Flygt pump for Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $622,840 award to Northern Valley Flooring for Library Flooring Replacement (unanimous AYES)
• Approved amendment to Shasta Community Health Center emergency shelter contract, increasing amount to $365,000 (unanimous AYES)
• Failed motions to appoint Joshua Johnson and Blake Nance to Planning Commission (AYES: Audette, Munns; NOES: Dhanuka, Resner; ABSTAIN: Littau)

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Use Permit UP-2025-00189, which would allow a portion of an accessory dwelling unit and attached garage to encroach into the Boulder Creek 100‑year floodplain at 3474 Hiatt Drive in the RS‑3.5 Residential Single‑Family District. The commission will determine if the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act and, if so, approve the permit subject to draft conditions of approval. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on Use Permit UP-2025-00189 for an ADU and garage at 3474 Hiatt Drive
• Determine categorical exemption under CEQA for the floodplain encroachment
• Approve the use permit subject to draft conditions of approval

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the staff recommendation and approved Use Permit UP-2025-00189 for an accessory dwelling unit with an attached garage that encroaches the Boulder Creek 100‑year floodplain at 3474 Hiatt Drive. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Use Permit UP-2025-00189 for ADU at 3474 Hiatt Drive (unanimous)

Community Development Advisory Committee - Special

The Community Development Advisory Committee will review the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan and discuss preliminary ratings for public service project proposals to recommend funding to the City Council.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive information on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
• Discuss preliminary ratings for public service project proposals
• Formulate funding recommendations for City Council
• Review Camp HOPE, Francis Court, and micro shelter proposals

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will conduct public hearings and decide whether to affirm or modify four citations for alleged municipal code violations. The appeals involve properties at 6158 Emerald Lane (Citation C‑3861), 11314 Rugby Hill Drive (Citation C‑3653), 3305 Sunset Drive (Citations C‑3658 and C‑3671), and 1359 Hartnell Avenue (Citation C‑3293). After hearing testimony, the Board may adopt the proposed hearing orders or make changes as appropriate.

• Citation appeal at 6158 Emerald Lane – Citation C‑3861
• Citation appeal at 11314 Rugby Hill Drive – Citation C‑3653
• Citation appeals at 3305 Sunset Drive – Citations C‑3658 and C‑3671
• Citation appeal at 1359 Hartnell Avenue – Citation C‑3293

The Administrative Hearings Board approved the draft minutes from the February 19 special meeting and unanimously selected Peter Figura as the 2025 Board Chair. It then approved proposed settlement orders for cannabis cultivation citations at 6158 Emerald Lane and 11314 Rugby Hill Drive, and upheld a proposed order for 3305 Sunset Drive after settlement talks failed. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Draft Minutes of Feb 19, 2025 (3-0)
• Selected Peter Figura as 2025 Board Chair (3-0)
• Approved Proposed Order for 6158 Emerald Lane: $800 payable, $7,200 suspended (3-0)
• Approved Proposed Order for 11314 Rugby Hill Drive: $2,000 payable, $6,000 suspended (3-0)
• Upheld Proposed Order for 3305 Sunset Drive after failed settlement (3-0)

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will conduct public hearings to determine if municipal code violations occurred at four different properties. The board will decide whether to affirm the citations and adopt hearing orders for the responsible parties.

• Appeal for 6158 Emerald Lane regarding outdoor cannabis cultivation (Citation C-3861)
• Appeal for 11314 Rugby Hill Drive (Citation C-3653)
• Appeal for 3305 Sunset Drive (Citations C-3658 and C-3671)
• Appeal for 1359 Hartnell Avenue (Citation C-3293)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in closed session to discuss two matters. First, a conference with Personnel Director Kibler and the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization (Clerical, Technical & Professional unit and Supervisory & Confidential unit) regarding labor negotiations. Second, a conference with City Manager Tippin and the County of Shasta to negotiate price and terms for the property at 7251 Eastside Road (Assessor’s Parcel No. 050-050-010). No final actions are indicated on the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (Personnel Director Kibler) and RIEO‑CTP and RIEO Sup/Conf employee units
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator (City Manager Tippin) and County of Shasta on price and terms for 7251 Eastside Road (Parcel No. 050-050-010)

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider authorizing up to $70 million in bonds to finance the Redding Power Plant's infrastructure upgrades. The meeting also includes approving a $50,000 Whale Tail Grant, a $288,974 Cannabis Tax Fund grant, and a $3.58 million budget amendment.

• Authorize $70 million bond issuance for Redding Power Plant upgrades
• Accept $50,000 Whale Tail Grant for coastal commission project
• Approve $288,974 Cannabis Tax Fund grant for CHP program
• Adopt $3.58 million budget amendment for FY 2024-25
• Authorize $480,763 HVAC upgrade at City Hall

Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council and consider a resolution to authorize the execution of a Trust Agreement, Installment Sale Agreement, Purchase Contract and Official Statement. The resolution would permit the issuance of up to $70,000,000 of Electric System Revenue Bonds to fund replacement and upgrades of overhead and underground infrastructure at the Redding Power Plant. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the special meeting held on December 17, 2024. Public comment will be accepted but no action can be taken on those items.

• Approve minutes of the RJPFA special meeting on December 17, 2024
• Joint public hearing to adopt resolution authorizing Trust, Installment Sale and Purchase agreements
• Authorize issuance of up to $70,000,000 in Electric System Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A
• Projected additional debt service cost of approximately $3.6 million annually for the power plant upgrades

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Ground Breaking Ceremony

The Redding City Council will hold a special meeting on March 17, 2025 to host a public gathering for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Reddin g Rancheria Tribal Health Village at the FUTUTE Health Village site on Clear Creek Road. The meeting is informational only and the council will not take any legislative action. The agenda consists of a call to order, the public gathering, and adjournment.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for the Reddin g Rancheria Tribal Health Village at the FUTUTE Health Village site on Clear Creek Road
• Call to Order/Roll Call
• Adjournment

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding Municipal Library Board will consider a resolution to amend the Shasta Public Libraries Meeting Room Policy, Internet and Computer Use Policy, and Code of Conduct Policy. The changes are intended to clarify reservation expectations and broaden language in the internet and conduct policies. The board will also approve the minutes from the Special Annual Meeting of January 27, 2025, and accept the 2024 Annual Report.

• Adopt resolution amending Policy No. 3 – Meeting Room Policy
• Adopt resolution amending Policy No. 6 – Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Adopt resolution amending Policy No. 8 – Code of Conduct Policy
• Approve minutes of the Special Annual Meeting held January 27, 2025
• Accept the Shasta Public Libraries 2024 Annual Report

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution that adopts the Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for FY 2025‑26 and its 5‑Year Plan for FY 2025‑2029. The resolution would authorize the chair to sign required certificates and find the submissions exempt from CEQA and NEPA. The board will also approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. No fiscal impact is noted.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held on January 27, 2025
• Public hearing to adopt resolution approving submission of the PHA Annual Plan (FY 2025‑26) and 5‑Year Plan (FY 2025‑2029) to HUD
• Authorize the chair or designee to execute certificates of compliance for the plans
• Find the plan submissions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
• Find the plan submissions exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting on March 18, 2025. Council members will meet with a labor negotiator representing two employee unions and with a real‑property negotiator regarding the price and terms for the city’s property at 7251 Eastside Road. No public action is scheduled; any decisions will be announced after the closed session.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (Item 3A)
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator on 7251 Eastside Rd (Item 3B)
• Discussion of price and terms for potential sale of the Eastside Road property

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is reviewing a presentation on the current budget and the development of the 2025-27 biennial budget. Staff presented potential cost-saving measures and fee increases to balance the budget before a final presentation on April 17, 2025.

• Proposed cost savings of $2.2 million, including attrition of 3 police officer positions ($480K/year) and a $350K/year cut to the tourism contract
• Proposed cannabis tax increases: cultivation from $3 to $5 per square foot and retail from 5% to 6% of gross sales
• Proposed building fee increases of 2-10% and planning fee increases of 5-25%
• Proposed recreation fee modifications to recover administrative and indirect costs
• Identification of unmet needs including $100 million for fire station improvements and $95 million for airports

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on six proposed public service activities for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant. One presenter, Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council, requests $25,500 for its Camp HOPE program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 12 special meeting and informational items on funding projections and evaluation criteria.

• Approve minutes from the February 12, 2025 special meeting
• Information-only presentation of 2025-26 funding projections
• Information-only review of evaluation proposal criteria and ranking matrix
• Public hearing on proposed CDBG activities: Shasta County CAPCC (Camp HOPE, $25,500), FaithWorks Community Coalition Inc., Lutheran Social Services, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, United Way of Northern California, Youth Violence Prevention Council

Community Development Advisory Committee - Special

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to consider six nonprofit applications for CDBG funding. Applicants include Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council, FaithWorks Community Coalition, Lutheran Social Services, Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, United Way of Northern California, and Youth Violence Prevention Council. The committee will review each project's eligibility, requested amounts, and alignment with housing and community goals.

• Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council – Camp HOPE – $25,500 request
• FaithWorks Community Coalition Inc. – application for CDBG funding
• Lutheran Social Services – application for CDBG funding
• Northern Valley Catholic Social Services – application for CDBG funding
• United Way of Northern California – application for CDBG funding

City of Redding Audit Committee - Special Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to consider and potentially accept the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The committee will also determine if the draft report and recommendations should be presented to the City Council.

• Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
• Acceptance of the SAS AU-C 260 Letter and preliminary draft Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2024
• Authorization to present the draft report and recommendations to the Redding City Council
• Approval of minutes from the January 4, 2024 Special Meeting
• Scheduling of future Audit Committee meeting dates for 2025

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing to decide on a site development permit for KVIP Radio. The proposal involves installing a 50-foot self-supporting tower for microwave antennas at 290 Lake Boulevard.

• Site Development Permit Application SDP-2024-01275 for a 50-foot tower at 290 Lake Boulevard
• Proposed use of the existing building at 290 Lake Boulevard as a radio station office
• Staff recommendation to find the project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will consider recommending that the Redding Municipal Library Board accept the 2024 Annual Report. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with routine items, an infrastructure grant status report, and introductions of new library staff. Public comment is allowed for non‑agendized matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.

• Recommend acceptance of the Shasta Public Libraries 2024 Annual Report (no fiscal impact)
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report: Anderson Library – $439,949; Redding Library – $1,626,790; Burney Library – $453,109; contracts for generators, solar, roof, and security cameras
• Introduction of new staff: Interim Library Director Julia Parsons, Branch Manager Rachel Zibaila, Librarian I Devon Smith
• Consent calendar items: minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting and the Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• Public comment period for non‑agendized matters under the Brown Act

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations, labor relations, and existing litigation. These discussions are conducted privately pursuant to the California Government Code.

• Property negotiations for Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail
• Labor negotiations with Redding Independent Employees’ Organization (Clerical, Technical, Professional, Supervisory, and Confidential units)
• Property negotiations for Stillwater Business Park, Lot 12 with Technisoil Industrial, Inc.
• Property negotiations for 7251 Eastside Road with the County of Shasta
• Legal counsel conference regarding Miller v. County of Shasta, et al. (Case No. 24-cv-02131-TLN-DMC)

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, including contract awards and amendments. Council members will consider authorizing the mayor to request a revision of the $100,000 revenue guarantee for United Airlines. A resolution will raise business tax rates for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers and retailers starting July 1 2025. The council will also adopt a resolution to fund continued operation and staffing of Redding Sports Park through FY 2026‑27.

• Award Bid 5564 to OneSource Supply Solutions for $223,928.50 annually, plus a $45,000 contingency per fiscal year.
• Increase cannabis business tax rates: cultivation $3 → $10 per sq ft; manufacturing/processing/etc. 3% → 4% of gross receipts; retailer 5% → 7% of gross receipts, effective July 1 2025.
• Authorize the mayor to sign a letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors asking to reconsider the $100,000 minimum revenue guarantee for the United Airlines Denver‑Redding flight.
• Adopt a resolution appropriating $118,170 for FY 2024‑25 to add staff positions and $15,000 for operating, material, and supply costs for Redding Sports Park, extending operations through FY 2026‑27.
• Approve the first amendment to Consulting Contract C‑10383 with Water Works Engineers, LLC for $194,432, not to exceed a total fee of $1,393,712.

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - PC Appeal-The Peaks Subdivision

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a project site walking tour of The Peaks Subdivision. This is an informational meeting, and the Council will not take any legislative action.

• Project site walking tour for The Peaks Subdivision starting at Spinnaker Drive and Keel Court

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will conduct a site walking tour of The Peaks Subdivision, beginning at the corner of Spinnaker Drive and Keel Court. The meeting is designated as informational only, and no legislative action will be taken. The tour is scheduled for the special council meeting on March 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

• Project site walking tour for The Peaks Subdivision at Spinnaker Drive and Keel Court (informational only)

Redding Area Bus Authority - Special Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and cash reports. It will adopt a resolution amending the FY 2024‑25 budget with an additional $1,601,944 for capital expenses. The board will also vote on authorizing the purchase of a replacement battery‑electric bus and awarding a transit operations and maintenance contract.

• Adopt resolution adding $1,601,944 for capital expenses to the FY 2024‑25 budget (Resolution 1st Amendment to RABA Budget Resolution No. RABA 2024‑010).
• Authorize staff to purchase one replacement battery‑electric bus and charger via the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services contract, with up to $80,000 for future price adjustments.
• Award the Transit Operations and Maintenance Services Contract to MTM Transit, LLC, with a seven‑year term and three one‑year options, using $10 million as the insurance coverage basis.

Administrative Hearings Board - Special Meeting

The Redding Administrative Hearings Board will conduct public hearings on five code‑enforcement citation appeals for properties at 3561 Oasis Road, 2881 Lakewood Drive, 5679 Glory Street, 6158 Emerald Lane, and 5986 Emerald Lane. For each appeal the Board may affirm the cited violations (C‑3649, C‑3654, C‑3656, C‑3856, C‑3863, C‑3861, C‑3862) and adopt or modify the proposed Administrative Hearing Orders. The agenda also includes public comment, a status report on pending orders, adoption of the 2025 hearing calendar, and selection of a Board chair.

• Citation appeal at 3561 Oasis Road – citations C‑3649, C‑3654, C‑3656
• Citation appeal at 2881 Lakewood Drive – citation C‑3856
• Citation appeal at 5679 Glory Street – citation C‑3863
• Citation appeal at 6158 Emerald Lane – citation C‑3861
• Citation appeal at 5986 Emerald Lane – citation C‑3862

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing on Site Development Permit SDP-2024-01400, which seeks to re‑establish a previously abandoned vehicle repair business inside the existing 1,712‑square‑foot building at 2405 Athens Avenue. Staff recommends finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA and approving the permit with draft conditions. No public comments have been received.

• Public hearing and recommendation to approve SDP-2024-01400 for auto repair use
• Project found categorically exempt under CEQA Sections 15301 and 15304
• Closure of two driveway encroachments and addition of landscaping at Athens Ave and Locust St
• Re‑establishment of non‑conforming major and minor auto repair use in existing building
• No public comments submitted to staff

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes authorizing the City Manager to submit a State of California CalHome grant application for up to $5,000,000 and to find the application exempt from CEQA review. Other items include authorizing a $4,600,000 USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant, approving a $1,134,848.61 contract with GHD Inc. for the Butte Street Boogie Network Project, and adopting a resolution to vacate and rename River Mist Lane. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a reappointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Authorize grant application to CalHome program for up to $5,000,000; CEQA exemption noted
• Authorize City Fire Department to apply for USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant of $4,600,000
• Award contract to GHD Inc. for up to $1,134,848.61 for engineering and environmental services on Butte Street Boogie Network Project
• Award $576,500 to RTA Construction, Inc. for Buckeye Water Treatment Plant filter repairs and approve related fees
• Adopt resolution vacating River Mist Lane and part of Lagoon Drive, rename to River Mist Walk, and reserve easements

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including approving minutes, authorizing grants for housing and wildfire defense, and awarding contracts for water treatment plant repairs and road projects.

• Authorize $5,000,000 CalHome grant for housing
• Authorize $4,600,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant
• Award $1,134,848 contract for Butte Street Boogie Network Project
• Award $576,500 contract for Buckeye Water Treatment Plant repairs
• Approve $18,356.92 budget increase for Council Chambers audio upgrade

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will adopt routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the January 2025 Parks Maintenance Activity report, the Recreation and Marketing Activity report, and the Action Plan Status report. Commissioners will also receive presentations on the Redding Garden of Lights, the Redding Civic Auditorium, and updates on several city parks and ongoing projects. The meeting provides a forum for public comment on non‑agenda items under the Brown Act.

• Approve Parks Maintenance Activity Report for January 2025 (item 3b)
• Accept Recreation and Marketing Activity Report for January 2025 (item 3c)
• Accept Action Plan Status Report through January 2025 (item 3d)
• Panorama Park awarded $4 million through the ORLP program
• Presentation on Redding Garden of Lights by Turtle Bay Exploration Park CEO

Community Development Advisory Committee - Special

The Community Development Advisory Committee will discuss the schedule of events for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process. The body will also appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for a one-year term and review 2024-25 funding availability.

• Adoption of the 2025-26 CDBG process schedule of events
• Appointment of Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Status update on 2024-25 funding availability

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Community Services Advisory Commission will adopt a consent calendar that includes approval of the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes and reports on parks maintenance and recreation activities for January 2025. The commission will also accept the Action Plan Status Report, which details progress on multiple park projects and notes a $4 million award for Panorama Park and a pending $2 million grant for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant. Additional agenda items include presentations on the Redding Garden of Lights, the Redding Civic Auditorium, and upcoming recreation programs.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2025
• Accept Parks Maintenance Activity Report for January 2025
• Accept Recreation and Marketing Activity Report for January 2025
• Accept Action Plan Status Report (includes $4 million Panorama Park award and $2 million grant opportunity)
• Presentations on Redding Garden of Lights and Redding Civic Auditorium

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Library Citizens Advisory Committee meeting will consider a reorganization of the committee. The agenda also includes adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar and routine items on the consent calendar, such as minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and an infrastructure grant status report. Director’s reports will present statistics for October‑December 2024 and updates from the Friends of Libraries and Shasta Library Foundation. Public comment is allowed on non‑agenda matters under the Brown Act.

• Consider Reorganization of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee (Item 2)
• Adopt the Library Citizens Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Calendar (Item 3c)
• Infrastructure Grant Status Report showing projects for Anderson Library ($439,949), Redding Library ($1,626,790), Burney Library ($453,109) and total Building Forward Grants $2,519,848 (Item 4b)
• Consent Calendar item: Minutes from the November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting (Item 4a)
• Director’s Report and Statistics for October, November, and December 2024 (Item 6)

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Libraries Citizens Advisory Committee will consider the reorganization of the committee and adopt its 2025 meeting calendar. The body will also review status reports for Building Forward infrastructure grants totaling $2,519,848.

• Consideration of the reorganization of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee
• Infrastructure grant status for Redding Library ($1,626,790), Anderson Library ($439,949), and Burney Library ($453,109)
• Adoption of the 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Review of Director's reports and statistics for October, November, and December 2024
• Reports from the Friends of Libraries and the Shasta Library Foundation

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to receive a briefing from legal counsel on the ongoing Wynhoff v. City of Redding lawsuit (Case No. 24CV‑0204924). The council will also meet with the city’s real‑property negotiator to discuss price and terms for the possible sale of the parcel at 7251 Eastside Road (Assessor’s Parcel No. 050‑050‑010) with Shasta County. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed‑session briefing with city attorney on Wynhoff v. City of Redding (Case No. 24CV‑0204924)
• Closed‑session discussion with City Manager Barry Tippin and staff on negotiating price and terms for the potential sale of 7251 Eastside Road, Assessor’s Parcel No. 050‑050‑010, with Shasta County

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider approving an emergency contract for a $630,000 water main replacement on South Street. The meeting also includes approving minutes, a police substation lease, and a street renaming.

• Emergency water main replacement contract up to $630,000
• Police substation lease at Foundry Square for $1 per year
• Street renaming from Squaw Creek Court to Mem Court
• Purchase of security fencing and bollards at 6823 Eastside Road
• Acceptance of Riverstone and Shastina Ranch subdivision improvements

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application by L & S Redding Development to rename River Mist Lane and a section of Lagoon Drive to River Mist Walk. This change is part of a process to convert the cul-de-sac from a public to a private street.

• Street Renaming Application STRT-2024-01600: renaming River Mist Lane and a portion of Lagoon Drive to River Mist Walk

City of Redding as Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency - Special Meeting

The Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency will vote on appointing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for a one‑year term. The recommendation names Vice Mayor Mike Littau as Chair and Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner as Vice Chair. The board will also approve the minutes from the special meeting held on January 22, 2024, and routine items on the consent calendar.

• 2.1 – Consider selection of Chair (Vice Mayor Mike Littau) and Vice Chair (Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner) for a one‑year term
• 3.1 – Approve minutes of the special meeting held January 22, 2024
• Consent calendar – Approve minutes of special meetings August 1, 2023 and December 19, 2023

Redding Capital Services Corporation - Special Annual Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its annual reorganization. The body is considering the ratification of the corporation's President and Vice President.

• Proposed ratification of Mayor Jack Munns as President
• Proposed ratification of Vice Mayor Mike Littau as Vice President
• Approval of minutes from the January 22, 2024 Special Annual Meeting

Redding Municipal Library Board - Special Annual Meeting

The Redding Municipal Library Board will meet to appoint a new President and Vice President and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda lists only these items.

• Appoint new President and Vice President to the Library Board
• Approve minutes from Special Annual Meeting of March 18, 2024
• Public comment period for non-agendized matters

Redding Area Bus Authority - Special Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider a series of vehicle procurement actions, including two diesel‑hybrid buses, one electric bus, and multiple vans using state and regional purchasing contracts. The board will also set a $20,000 limit per purchase order for future pricing adjustments, not to exceed $80,000 total. Additional items on the consent calendar include approving prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Authorize purchase of two diesel‑hybrid transit buses, one electric bus, and chargers via Washington State contract
• Authorize purchase of three gasoline vans, two electric vans, and chargers via CALACT/MBTA cooperative
• Authorize purchase of one gasoline van and two electric vans with chargers via CALACT/MBTA for ShastaConnect
• Set $20,000 per purchase‑order limit for inflation adjustments, up to $80,000 total
• Declare several RABA vehicles surplus and authorize their sale upon replacement delivery

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Housing Authority is meeting to conduct its annual reorganization of the Board of Commissioners. The body will consider appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair to lead the board for one year.

• Annual reorganization to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• City Manager appointment of a new Housing Administrator

Solid Waste Disposal Committee - Regular Meeting

The Solid Waste Disposal Committee will consider items on the consent calendar, including approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024 special meeting. It will accept reports on funds appropriation transfers for the Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill, which detail transfers totaling $996,760 for FY 2023‑24 and $718,960 for FY 2024‑25. The committee will also accept the tonnage report, rate stabilization reports for FY 2023‑24, and the mid‑year budget report for FY 2024‑25. A verbal update on organics will be given during the regular calendar.

• Approve minutes of Special Meeting June 24, 2024
• Accept funds appropriation transfer reports for Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill (FY 2023‑24 transfers $996,760; FY 2024‑25 transfer $718,960)
• Accept tonnage report
• Accept rate stabilization reports for Fiscal Year 2023‑24
• Accept mid‑year budget report for Fiscal Year 2024‑25

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council will review a presentation on the current city budget. The body will discuss the development of the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-27 and provide direction to staff.

• Presentation on current budget and development of the 2025-27 biennial budget

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will convene a special meeting on January 22, 2025. The only agenda item is a public open house for the Quartz Hill Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Project in The Peaks Subdivision. The meeting is informational only; no legislative action will be taken. The council will then adjourn.

• Public Open House – Quartz Hill Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Project, The Peaks Subdivision (informational only)

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Open House

The City Council is holding an informational meeting regarding the Quartz Hill Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Project at The Peaks Subdivision. The council will not take legislative action during this meeting.

• Public Open House: Quartz Hill Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Project, The Peaks Subdivision

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the approval of contracts for security services, police body cameras, and a new waste collection truck, as well as the authorization of a $25 million grant application for a major road interchange.

• Authorize amendment to North State Security contract
• Approve Axon Enterprises contract amendment for police cameras
• Authorize purchase of 2024 Autocar waste truck for $506,701.60
• Authorize $25 million grant application for South Bonnyview interchange
• Authorize $350,000 grant for Active Transportation Collision Reporting Plan

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will vote on several contract amendments, equipment purchases, and grant applications. Items include increasing a contract to $1.25 million, adding body‑worn cameras for the police, purchasing a solid‑waste truck for $506,701.60, and authorizing a $25 million DOT grant for the South Bonnyview Diverging Diamond Interchange. The council will also discuss a $350,000 sustainable transportation planning grant and a sewer‑pipe emergency repair continuation.

• Amend Bid Schedule No. 5507 to increase annual cost to $1.25 million for 200‑ & 600‑Amp elbows and assemblies
• Approve $45,107.16 amendment to add five body‑worn cameras for the Redding Police Department
• Authorize purchase of one 2024 Autocar ACX side‑loader for $506,701.60 for the Solid Waste Utility
• Authorize $350,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning grant application for an active‑transportation collision reporting plan
• Authorize $25 million DOT grant application for the South Bonnyview Diverging Diamond Interchange and corridor capacity improvement

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Street Renaming Application STRT‑2024‑00121. Staff recommends the Commission vote to initiate the name change and recommend City Council approval of the new name, Mem Court, as required by California AB 2022.

• Public hearing on Street Renaming Application STRT‑2024‑00121
• Proposed change: Squaw Creek Court → Mem Court
• Staff recommendation to approve the renaming and forward recommendation to City Council

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will discuss operational models for the Redding Sports Park and receive updates on several city parks. The body will also consider the reorganization of the commission and review December 2024 activity reports.

• Guidance on Redding Sports Park operation models
• Updates on Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park
• Presentation on the Redding Police Department Citizen Bike Patrol Program
• Report on $4 million awarded to Panorama Park through ORLP program
• Completion of the new playground at Western Oaks Park

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will consider a reorganization of the commission itself. It will also adopt routine items on a consent calendar, hear a presentation on the Redding Police Department Citizen Bike Patrol program, and discuss guidance for sports park operations and updates on several city parks.

• Consider Reorganization of the Community Services Advisory Commission
• Consent Calendar items: approval of Dec 11, 2024 minutes and several park and recreation reports
• Presentation on the Redding Police Department Citizen Bike Patrol Program
• Provide Guidance to Staff Regarding Redding Sports Park Operation Models
• Updates on Panorama, South City, and Caldwell Parks