City Council - Regular Meeting

Tehama County
Tuesday, October 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Red Bluff, CA
Meeting Date
October 20, 2026

Video will appear here as soon as Red Bluff City Council posts it — usually within a day of the meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

26 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CITIZEN COMMENT

CITIZEN COMMENT

This time is set-aside for citizens to address the City Council on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. To make a public comment on Zoom, you must raise your hand. For items that are on the agenda, public comment will be heard when the item is discussed. If your comments concern an item that is noted as a public hearing, please address the City Council after the public hearing is opened for public testimony. The Mayor reserves the right to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. The Mayor also may limit or prohibit multiple presentations by the same individual(s) on the same topic. Please understand that by law, the City Council cannot make decisions on matters that are not on the agenda and matters of concern will be referred to the City Manager's Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AGENDA CORRECTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AGENDA CORRECTIONS

STAFF ITEMS

STAFF ITEMS

COMMISSIONS REPORTS - Airport and Parks & Recreation

COMMISSIONS REPORTS - Airport and Parks & Recreation

PRESENTATION•Item 1

Employee Length of Service Recognition 0391

Recommended Action: Formally recognize City employees for their length of service. Certificates of appreciation will be presented to the employee if present or their Supervisor if not.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 2

Approval of the October 6, 2026, City Council Minutes 0421

Recommended Action: Approve the October 6, 2026, City Council Minutes

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 3

Open Market Purchases of $2,000 or More & Contract Awards 0402

Recommended Action: Acceptance of the open market purchases of $2,000 or more & contract awards for the previous month.

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 4

Approval of Warrant List 0401

Recommended Action: Approve Check Warrant No. 110305 through 110454 dated September 1, 2026 thru September 30, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 5

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Red Bluff Adopting the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Positions, Councils, Boards, Committees and Consultants 32-2026

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 6

Updating the Class Specification of Maintenance Electrician to Facilities Maintenance Technician 0417

Recommended Action: 1. That the City Council review and approve the updates to the class specification of Maintenance Electrician, including renaming the title to Facilities Maintenance Technician. 2. That the new title shall replace the previous title on both the Salary Schedule and Position Allocation List (PAL). This update does not include any change in salary.

CONSENT AGENDA / APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES•Item 7

California Transportation Commission, Local Partnership Formulaic and Competitive Program through the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) 0418

Recommended Action: Approve the submission of the eligibility verifications for the 2026 Local Partnership Formulaic and Competitive Program through SB 1 to the California Transportation Commission.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

REGULAR AGENDA•Item 8

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program 0431

Recommended Action: Direct staff to review and update, as needed, the police department ALPR policy with guidance from the City Attorney.

REGULAR AGENDA•Item 9

A Resolution of the Red Bluff City Council Adopting the Annual Community Center Fee Increase Utilizing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rates 31-2026

Recommended Action: 1) Conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Center Fee increase utilizing the Consumer Price Index. 2) Adopt Resolution No.31-2026 approving the annual fee increase for the Community Center.

REGULAR AGENDA•Item 10

A Resolution of the Red Bluff City Council Temporarily Suspending the Water and Sewer Standard Reconnection Fee for Utility Bill customers under certain circumstances throughout the Calendar year 2027. 33-2026

Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 33-2026 temporarily suspending the Water and Sewer Standard Reconnection Fee for utility bill customers if the fee is a result of disconnection due to a delinquent account shutoff and if it is the first occurrence of this fee being levied on their account in 2027. This resolution would expire on January 1, 2028.

REGULAR AGENDA•Item 11

Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Tehama County for Building Department Support 29-2026

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 29-2026 approving the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Red Bluff and the County of Tehama for reciprocal plan check and building inspection services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.

REGULAR AGENDA•Item 12

Report on Property Tax Revenue Update 0404

Recommended Action: Receive the Report on Property Tax Revenue Update. No further action is required.

COMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMENTS

Reports by City Council Members on the activities of their assigned agencies/committees: - Chamber of Commerce - Gonzales & Pope - City/County Ad Hoc Committee - Deiters and Gonzales - Community Action Agency - Deiters - Executive Committee - Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency - Deiters & Hurton - Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Gonzales & Hurton - Red Bluff Community Center Commission - Gonzales & Hurton - Tehama County Air Pollution District Review Committee - Gonzales & Pope - Tehama County Continuum of Care Executive Council - Deiters & Clement - Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency (JPA) - All Councilmembers - Tehama County Transportation Commission - Hurton & Pope

ADDITIONAL COUNCIL COMMENTS AND OTHER MEETINGS ATTENDED

ADDITIONAL COUNCIL COMMENTS AND OTHER MEETINGS ATTENDED

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL

CITIZEN COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION - n/a

CITIZEN COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION - n/a

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - n/a

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - n/a

REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION - n/a

REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION - n/a