Redding, CA

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of bonds for a rental housing project on Canby Road. The body will also discuss fiber optic broadband, General Fund vacancies, and a special municipal election for City Clerk.

• Public hearing for bonds up to $40,000,000 for multifamily rental housing at 930 Canby Road
• Call for a Special Municipal Election on March 2, 2027, to elect a City Clerk
• Proposed 63rd Budget Amendment to create one full-time Neighborhood Preservation Officer and one part-time Administrative Assistant
• Contract extension for American Guard Services, Inc. at the Redding Regional Airport
• Proposed lease negotiations with Redding Dragstrip, Inc. and other clubs for airport racing facilities

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council will meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the initiation of four potential lawsuits. The council will also conduct a performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of four potential litigation cases
• Performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for Fasteners Inc. The applicant seeks to establish a home improvement sales and service business on a legal nonconforming site. Staff recommends approval of the permit subject to specific conditions.

• Site Development Permit SDP-2026-00611 for Fasteners Inc. at 2455 Hartnell Avenue
• Proposed installation of a drainpipe under the sidewalk to improve water runoff
• Requirement for a right-in/right-out access restriction on the Hartnell Avenue driveway
• Requirement for a minimum of 42 parking spaces
• Proposed addition of landscaping and a continuous ADA path of travel along Shasta View Drive

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The body will consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation and conduct a performance evaluation for a city employee.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of four potential litigation cases
• Performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

The Administrative Hearings Board will consider appeals from Joel Fenton regarding two administrative citations. Staff recommends affirming the citations for violations of the Redding Municipal Code.

• Appeal of Citation C-4690 for unlawful indoor cannabis cultivation at 4589 Crimsonwood Drive
• Appeal of Citation C-4691 for violations at 740 St Marks Street

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real estate negotiations, anticipated litigation, and labor relations. The body will discuss price and terms for two specific property locations.

• Property negotiations for 6690 Lockheed Drive with Lockheed Group, LLC
• Property negotiations for Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations with 13 employee organizations, including police, fire, and electrical workers

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations, anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations. The session includes discussions regarding specific properties on Lockheed Drive and Old Oregon Trail.

• Real property negotiations for 6690 Lockheed Drive with Lockheed Group, LLC
• Real property negotiations for Redding Motorsports Park / Redding Drag Strip on Old Oregon Trail
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations with 13 employee organizations including IAFF Local 1934 and IBEW Local 1245

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will receive presentations on Redding tourism, Gregory Lake maintenance, and the California Statewide Park Program Grant. The body will also review activity reports for parks, recreation, and grants.

• Installation of vehicle access gates at Lake Redding Boat Ramp and Nur Pon Open Space
• Replacement of 22 electric meters with battery-powered irrigation clocks to save ~$840 per meter annually
• Presentation on the California Statewide Park Program Grant
• Review of grants and donations totaling $39,939,367
• Updates on Sports Park, Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on updating the City's Zoning Ordinance to comply with state laws regarding homeless shelters and supportive housing. The body will also discuss the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update and a project amendment for Bethel Church.

• Rezoning Application RZ-2025-01415 to address state laws on homeless/emergency shelters, navigation centers, farm worker housing, and supportive housing
• Formation of a Temporary Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee for the 2028–2036 Housing Element Update
• Amendment Application AMND-2025-00822 for the Bethel Church of Redding Collyer Drive Campus to phase church and school facilities
• Report on the Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update

Redding City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Report. The body is considering a resolution to increase FY 2026 appropriations by $4,281,210 and decrease FY 2026-27 appropriations by $9,041,220.

• Proposed 61st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049
• FY 2026 General Fund appropriation increase of $3,464,010
• FY 2027 net appropriation decrease of $9,041,220
• Closed session to discuss initiation of litigation for one potential case
• FY 2027 request for $70,000 for a pavement master plan request for proposals

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will consider an informational report on the City's General Fund Reserve Policy and provide input on potential revisions. Members will also discuss the standardization and cadence of the City's financial reporting.

• Review of General Fund Reserve Policy (current minimum 10% of projected expenditures)
• Discussion on financial reporting cadence and standardization using FY2026 examples
• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review is holding a public hearing on Amendment Application AMND-2026-00206, which would expand Redding Subaru's outdoor vehicle display and sales onto 495 E. Cypress Avenue, a 0.18-acre property at the southwest corner of E. Cypress Avenue and Bechelli Lane. The applicant proposes to demolish the former coffee drive-through kiosk and two small structures, add landscaping and driveway changes, and bring the site into compliance after using it for auto display without amending its permit. Staff recommends the board find the project categorically exempt under CEQA and approve the amendment subject to draft conditions. The rest of the agenda is procedural: public comment, business from the floor, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Amendment AMND-2026-00206 to Site Development Permit SDP-08-10 for Redding Subaru at 495 E. Cypress Avenue
• Project would expand outdoor vehicle display and sales onto a 0.18-acre site and demolish the former coffee drive-through kiosk and two small structures
• Staff recommends CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
• Draft conditions include a minimum of 32 parking spaces (two handicapped), sidewalk and driveway work on Leila Avenue and Bechelli Lane, and a new curb ramp at Bechelli Lane and Leila Avenue
• Approval would make existing Administrative Use Permit AUP-45-98 (coffee drive-through) null and void

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee meets Oct. 7, 2026 at 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding. The committee will accept an Infrastructure Grant Status Report on Building Forward grant projects at the Redding, Anderson, and Burney libraries, and receive the Director's Report and Quarter 3 statistics. It will also discuss a Quarter 4 preview and hear reports from the Friends of Libraries and the Shasta Library Foundation. No action items beyond the consent calendar and grant report acceptance appear on the agenda.

• Consent calendar: minutes from Sept. 2, 2026 meeting and Infrastructure Grant Status Report
• Building Forward grants total $2,519,848 for Redding ($1,626,790), Anderson ($439,949), and Burney ($453,109) libraries
• Grant work includes generators, solar, roofing, HVAC UV filters, cameras, and flooring; security cameras eliminated at Redding and Anderson by grant manager approval
• Burney Library door counter has failed, per Director's Report
• Quarter 3 statistics: 63,415 visits, 120,435 circulations, 9,695 reference questions, 1,827 new patrons

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council meets October 6, 2026 to take up a year-end budget review that would increase Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations by $4,496,560, and a mid-cycle update of the city's General Fund ten-year financial plan. The council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance defining nonfunctional turf under Assembly Bill 1572, and consider utility reports and a consent calendar. A presentation from Shasta County Assessor-Recorder Leslie Morgan on the county's 2026-27 annual report is also scheduled.

• Year-end budget review would adopt the 61st Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2025-049, increasing FY 2026 appropriations by $4,496,560
• General Fund ten-year plan update could direct the City Manager to return October 20, 2026 with budget amendments for financial stabilization and restoring reserves
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14 (Utilities) to define Nonfunctional Turf under Assembly Bill 1572
• Consent calendar includes applying for up to $1.2 million from the Extreme Heat & Community Resilience Grant for Caldwell Recreation Center and Redding Sports Park
• Pump House 1 Replacement Project items: Credit Transfer Agreement up to $740,000, mitigation bank credits up to $480,000, and $1,220,000 budget appropriation

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Redding City Council meets in a special closed session on October 6, 2026, with no open-session business on the agenda. Councilmembers will privately discuss the City Manager employment position, one potential anticipated litigation case with legal counsel, and the performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager. Any reportable action will be announced when open session reconvenes; the agenda lists no other items.

• Closed session on public employment for the City Manager position (Gov. Code 54957(b))
• Closed session with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, one potential case (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4))
• Closed session performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager (Gov. Code 54957)
• No open-session votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda
• Public comment is limited to agendized items, up to three minutes per speaker

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Eric Bullert to install a contractors' storage yard at 7520 and 7530 Lockheed Drive. The project requires a site development permit, a rezoning from General Commercial to General Industry, and a General Plan amendment. The commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council, which must approve the rezoning and amendment by a two-thirds vote. The agenda also includes approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on Site Development Permit SDD-2025-00869, Rezoning RZ-2025-00867, and General Plan Amendment GPA-2025-00868 for a contractors' storage yard at 7520 and 7530 Lockheed Drive.
• Rezoning from 'GC' General Commercial to 'GI' General Industry and General Plan amendment from 'General Commercial' to 'General Industry'.
• Project is within 1,000 feet of Redding Municipal Airport; Airport Land Use Commission found it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, requiring a two-thirds City Council vote to overrule.
• Categorical exemption from CEQA under Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) is recommended.
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting.

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Redding City Council. The only item is a closed session under California Government Code Section 54957(b) to discuss public employment of the City Manager. No other business will be transacted, and any reportable action will be announced when open session reconvenes.

• Closed session on public employment: City Manager
• Special meeting called by Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and Council Member Tenessa Audette
• Public comment limited to agendized items, up to three minutes per speaker

Redding Housing Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider several items including a grant application and an agreement amendment with Shasta College. The board will also discuss assigning the Executive Director role to the City Manager position.

• Ratification of ATTAIN grant application
• Fourth Amendment to Agreement (RC-121) with Shasta College to increase reimbursement from $41,000 to $55,000
• Declaring RABA bus No. 64 Proterra as surplus
• Authorization for $523,127 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds
• Assigning the Executive Director role to the City Manager position

Redding Area Bus Authority - Regular Meeting

The Redding Area Bus Authority will consider ratifying an ATTAIN grant application and a fourth amendment to the Shasta College agreement. The board will also discuss assigning the Executive Director role to the City Manager position.

• Ratification of ATTAIN grant application
• Fourth Amendment to Agreement (RC-121) with Shasta College
• Increase of Shasta College reimbursement maximum from $41,000 to $55,000
• Assignment of Executive Director role to the City Manager position
• Declaration of RABA bus No. 64 Proterra as surplus

Redding Municipal Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Redding Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Eric Bullert to install a contractors' storage yard at 7520 and 7530 Lockheed Drive. The project requires rezoning the two-acre parcels from General Commercial to General Industry and amending the General Plan accordingly. The Commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council, which must approve by a two-thirds vote, including overruling the Airport Land Use Commission's finding of inconsistency. The agenda also includes approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit SDD-2025-00869, Rezoning RZ-2025-00867, and General Plan Amendment GPA-2025-00868
• Rezone 7520 and 7530 Lockheed Drive from GC to GI for a contractors' storage yard
• Two-thirds City Council vote needed to overrule Airport Land Use Commission's CLUP inconsistency finding
• Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15304
• Approval of August 25, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Financial Advisory Committee will review provided financial documents and discuss the frequency and format of reports sent to the City Council. The committee will also select a date by September 25, 2026, for a special meeting regarding the financial condition of city utilities.

• Review of budget-to-actual results, ACFR, and 10-year financial plans
• Discussion on evaluating changes to City Council financial reporting cadence
• Scheduling a special meeting for an overview of utility finances
• Discussion regarding Redding Electric Utility's updated financial plan and proposed rate increase

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The committee will review provided financial documents and discuss the frequency of financial reports sent to the City Council. Members will also select a date for a special meeting to review the financial condition of City utilities.

• Review of budget-to-actual results, biennial budgets, and the 10-year financial plan
• Discussion on evaluating changes to the reporting cadence provided to City Council
• Selection of a special meeting date by September 25, 2026, regarding utility finances
• Overview of Redding Electric Utility's updated financial plans and potential rate increase

Administrative Hearings Board - Regular Meeting

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting

The Redding City Council will consider consent items including a $7.9 million federal grant for utilities infrastructure at Stillwater Business Park, a $3.48 million bridge widening contract, and several other contracts and appointments. A public hearing will address vacant city positions, and the council will hear a presentation on a cost-reduction study and consider an updated $20.5 million organics-to-energy project cost.

• Accept $7,931,411 grant from Economic Development Administration for Stillwater Business Park utilities
• Award $3,484,375.75 contract to Viking Construction for Canyon Road over ACID Canal Bridge widening
• Approve $20,481,000 updated cost for Redding Organics Diversion to Energy Operations project
• Award $285,911.79 contract to Eddie Axner Construction for Buenaventura Fill Repair
• Public hearing on vacant city positions per AB 2561

Redding City Council - Special Meeting - Closed Session

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Redding City Council. The council will discuss real property negotiations for two easement acquisitions related to the Victor Avenue Transportation Project, one potential case of anticipated litigation, a performance evaluation for the interim city manager, and the public employment of a city manager. No action is expected in open session.

• Closed session real property negotiations for 1728 East Cypress Avenue (APN 067-080-048) with Piggy and the Farmer Inc.
• Closed session real property negotiations for 2525 Victor Avenue (APN 067-490-023) with Warren K. and Laurey L. Partridge.
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one potential case).
• Closed session performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager.
• Closed session discussion on public employment for the City Manager position.

Community Services Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to review routine reports on parks maintenance, recreation and marketing activities, and grants and donations. They will also receive presentations on recreation program updates and the Freedom Festival, and discuss updates on several parks including Sports Park, Panorama Park, South City Park, and Caldwell Park.

• Parks maintenance report: fish viewing area at Caldwell Park reopened; Peace Pole installed near Sundial Bridge; 23 irrigation repairs, 13 vandalism repairs, 72 trees pruned
• Recreation report: 322 programs with 2,239 participants in July; Freedom Festival held July 4
• Grants and donations total $39,936,367, including $6,737,000 for Caldwell Park Expansion, $3,500,000 for South City Park, $4,000,000 for Panorama Park
• Sports Park: 69 facility reservations in July; 6,247 spectators/athletes
• Presentations on Recreation Program Update and Freedom Festival summary

Redding Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Redding Community Services Advisory Commission will meet to accept routine reports on parks maintenance, recreation activities, and grants/donations for August and July 2026. The meeting also includes presentations on the Recreation Program Update and Freedom Festival, along with updates on multiple city parks.

• Accept August 2026 Parks Maintenance Activity report
• Accept July 2026 Recreation and Marketing Activity report (322 programs, 2,239 participants)
• Accept Grants and Donations Tracking through August 2026 ($39.9M total)
• Presentation on Recreation Program Update by Allyson Harris, Recreation Superintendent
• Presentation Summary for Freedom Festival by Christina Massey, Recreation Supervisor

Board of Administrative Review - Regular Meeting

The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Site Development Permit for an indoor recreational pickleball facility with eight courts, a lounge, and accessory amenities at 55 Lake Boulevard in the Northpoint Shopping Center. Staff recommends approval, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA and consistent with zoning. The board will also take public comment on non-agendized matters.

• Site Development Permit SDP-2026-00553 for indoor pickleball facility at 55 Lake Boulevard
• Facility includes 8 pickleball courts, golf simulators, ping pong tables, lounge, and reception area
• Project located in former Shopko space within Northpoint Shopping Center
• Staff recommends CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Parking requirement set at 81 spaces, based on staff interpretation of zoning ordinance

Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to accept routine reports, including an infrastructure grant status report, branch activity for July 2026, and facilities updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Infrastructure Grant Status Report: $2,519,848 total for Redding, Anderson, Burney libraries
• Anderson Library: solar complete, generator pending, security cameras eliminated
• Redding Library: all listed projects complete, including carpet, generator, HVAC controls
• Burney Library: solar and generator complete, roof in progress
• Branch report: 27,611 items circulated, 2,444 program attendees, 370 Summer Reading participants

The committee approved the August 5, 2026, meeting minutes and an Infrastructure Grant Status Report. Members received updates on library branch activity, facility improvements, and a request to reallocate grant funds for Redding Library roof repairs.

• Approved Consent Calendar including August 5 minutes and Infrastructure Grant Status Report (5-0)