Neither of the prospective candidates mentioned environmental concerns in their applications, a perspective that's been missing since two commissioners were replaced last year.
The city is accepting applications to join the newly-formed Financial Advisory Committee and the newly-formalized Audit Committee. Both applications are due April 17.
The council agreed to honor a request from REU to take more time for more public outreach, given low attendance at recent workshops used to explain the rate increase.
During a February meeting, council member Tenessa Audette pitched the idea to make part of Hilltop Drive an entertainment zone during a three-hour period on April 24, when the Kool April Nites Cruise is scheduled to occur. City staff have concerns about the idea’s feasibility.
Redding Electric Utility has proposed a series of 4.5% annual hikes in electric bills over the next four years. The city-owned utility hosted two public forums for residents yesterday to explain the factors behind price hikes.
William S. Tarbox attended his first Redding City Council meeting last week and is transitioning into the role by meeting with staff and touring city facilities.
With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.
The Redding City Council is allocating $116,000 a month for the next four months as a short-term solution to the Civic’s financial problems. Council members will discuss the future of the venue again in May to decide on further action.
Redding Mayor Mike Littau said that the city council is taking first steps toward recruiting Curtis’ replacement. There’s no word yet on when Curtis will leave. News of his departure comes as Redding awaits the arrival of a new city manager.
The Civic needs between $1.4 million to $1.6 million in additional annual funding to keep its operations going, according to the organization that runs the event space.
