# Redding City Council Meeting 10/20/2026

The Redding City Council meeting on October 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget matters. On the consent calendar, the council approved a budget adjustment for a bridge project that adds $1.6 million in Highway Bridge Program funding and aligns the project budget with the fee proposed by the highest-qualified consultant selected through an RFP for construction-management services; staff reported no scope change. The council also received an update on the Henderson Ditch flooding issue: the city had contracted with Cal Fire for a planned four-day vegetation-clearing effort, with the city covering the work while ownership and long-term maintenance responsibilities remain unresolved. Separately, staff reported that the city had applied for nearly $500,000 in Department of Justice funding to implement its tobacco retail licensing program. The council authorized next steps on program setup and conditional recruitment, contingent on receiving grant funding, and added coordination with Shasta County Public Health for outreach and education.

The council discussed, but did not approve, proposed Redding Electric Utility rate increases of 6% in 2027 and 6% in 2028; it set a November 17 public hearing and directed staff to conduct public workshops. A separate proposal to defer a fee for restaurant businesses’ pre-application permitting meetings was discussed, with council members seeking a follow-up agenda item rather than adopting a fee change at this meeting. The council also received an informational report on airport racetrack facilities and agreed to bring the discussion back in open session. No racetrack vendor or license award was made at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Redding City Council Meeting 10/20/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBdRzXXYRcE) - City of Redding