The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.
An update to how Redding protects trees was started in early 2021. City staff say the process should finally be complete by the end of 2025.
The four remaining Council members will decide between new Planning Commissioner Joshua Johnson, and former City Council members Erin Resner and Kristen Schreder. The appointee will hold the seat through December. An election this fall will decide who holds the seat for the following two years.
The city says all future planning for the area must be consistent with the framework. But many specifics, such as what development might actually occur at the riverfront, remain unanswered, for now.
The council’s prolonged discussion with United Way staff and community members during a December 20th meeting highlighted the challenges Redding faces as it seeks to meet the needs of unsheltered community members.
Policies at the No Boundaries emergency shelter site do not appear to meet state funding eligibility requirements. The policies create barriers to housing for the city's unsheltered community members and could also expose the city to legal action.
