City of Redding Podcast

What was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting?  Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, but of course, we recommend you watch the full video for all the details. • Adjustments to a few zoning codes related to paved driveways on single-family lots, temporary use permits, and emergency housing sites in proximities to school boundary lines, among a f...

How safe are schools in Redding, California? In the wake of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, it’s a top-of-mind question for parents, students, teachers, and community members alike. In this episode of The City of Redding Podcast, Redding Police Chief Bill Schueller discusses police training, proactivity in ensuring student safety, mental health, and gun reform. Chief Schueller also sh...

Big things are happening in Redding with infrastructure projects everywhere you look:   A new roundabout is being constructed on Bechelli and Bonnyview next to the new Costco shopping center The railroad crossing project picks back up on Girvan and 273 after delays due to supply chain issues The Redding Airport is getting new pavement with more exciting upgrades on the horizon  Placer street by Ma...

Get ready for a City Council Recap + Bonus Emergency Housing Site discussion in this week's update from the Redding City Council Meeting on May 17, 2022. The Council approves the Goodwater Crossing Emergency Housing Site, which will consist of no more than 12 sleeping cabins for a one-year term at 2500 Shasta View Drive in Redding. A Development Agreement for Lowden Lane Senior Apartments loc...

Senate Bill 1383, or SB1383 for short, is a new law that recently passed requiring California businesses and residents to compost or recycle their food waste. This means wasted food from the refrigerator, expired items, and table scraps. If you’re already composting at home, you’ve got a head start! In this episode, Paul Clemens, Deputy Director of Public Works, tells us why the law changed, how i...

If you’re frustrated about a short-term rental in your neighborhood, or excited to start a side hustle - this episode is for you! Today we talk about the difference between Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, and short-term rentals.  One seems to have the community excited to build and the other is a hot topic for Redding residential neighborhoods. Lily Toy, Redding Planning Manager, breaks down th...

What was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting?  Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, but of course, we recommend you watch the full video for all the details.  The Council re-allocated $1.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the development of an update to the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan. The Council will wait on a Bond measure...

In this episode, we connect again with Josh Watkins, Water Utilities Manager with the City of Redding to learn more about Stage 2 water conservation requirements and what residents need to know- including what days we can and cannot water and how to help notify the City about water waste in the community. Be sure to visit www.cityofredding.org/water for more details. Read a transcript of this podc...

In this week's City Council Meeting recap, City Manager Barry Tippin recaps the discussion around the following topics covered in the April 19, 2022, Redding City Council Meeting: The Redding Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Land Discussion came back before the Council for a decision on whether or not to declare the property as surplus.  For more information on this topic please visit cityo...

This is a repost from a previous episode but the information is especially relevant today. Given the current drought conditions, Redding homeowners should be very aware of the home ignition zone - that’s the first 5 feet of property surrounding your house.  Fire Marshall Craig Wittner discusses the best things you can do to keep your family and your property safe from wildfire. He also talks about...

May is National Bike month! In this episode of the podcast we talk with Zach Bonnin, Transportation Planner, for the City of Redding.  He gives us an update on the exciting new projects coming that support active transportation around town.  Bike lanes, protected intersections and wide sidewalks will be coming to several main roadways in Redding soon. We also connect with Sara Sundquist and Anna B...

On April 19th, 2022 the Redding City Council is expected to make a decision on whether or not to declare the Redding Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds properties as Surplus. In this episode of the podcast, we bring back City Manager Barry Tippin to talk about what surplus property means and what options are before the Council. This is an important decision and members of the community have been v...

What was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting?  If you were wondering about downtown parking and new wildfire regulations, you're in luck! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Steve and Katie from the City of Redding Communications Team.   Here are just a few items covered in the April 5, 2022, Redding City Council Meeting. •...

Did you know that mosquitoes can breed in just a single capful of water? More than 100 mosquitoes can come from a cup and more than 1 million can come from a pool! Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance - they are a public health issue. Locally, mosquitos are responsible for several cases of West Nile Virus per year. Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control, established in 1919, has been working for more t...

With water supplies being critically low and the warm, dry days we are experiencing, it’s time to conserve our water. In this episode we circle back with Josh Watkins, Water Utilities Manager with the City of Redding, to get some updates on the current drought conditions we face in the community. Josh breaks down how the water stages work and what we can expect when we move into stage 2. Also we c...

What was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting?  If you were wondering about ARPA funds or the condition of our local roads, you're in luck! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Chuck Aukland, Director of Public Works for the City of Redding.   Housing gave a report on $6 million dollars in loans to help complete 3 new housing...

Now that we have just finished the driest January-February in recorded history,  the State of California has called another drought season all but inevitable. This means fire season will be quickly arriving for us in the Northstate.  We recorded this podcast last year in the Fall of 2021. As we were preparing to put this out to the community, the first rains of the season started to fall.  We felt...

What was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting? Quite a bit! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Steve Bade, Deputy City Manager for The City of Redding. The City received a federal grant in the amount of 1.6 million for the Home Investment Partnership Program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help provide support f...

In this episode, we talk with Travis Menne, Community Projects Manager with the City of Redding Community Services Department. Travis has been a key player in developing several successful grant applications with the State of California in the last few years. His work, along with others in the City, has secured close to $20 million dollars in grant funding for our local area parks and trails.   We...

The City of Redding grew so much last year. Through every challenge the community encountered in 2021, City Manager Barry Tippin reflects back on Redding’s successes and shares his optimistic view of what’s coming for Redding in 2022!   Barry speaks with Katie and Steve about some hot topics like growth at the Stillwater Business Park, Homelessness, a Land Discussion update, Covid-19, the City Bud...

Curious about the recent City Council Meeting? Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Barry Tippin, City Manager for The City of Redding.  Among the topics addressed were: Park Grants for neighborhood park improvements Mobile home park improvements and funding for up to 20 transitional housing mobile homes Visit Redding gave a 6-month update on their new w...

2022 is off to a busy start! Director of Public Works, Chuck Aukland, discusses the major growth that can be expected in Redding this year on the latest episode of The City of Redding Podcast. With the new Costco development getting underway in the next month, South Bonnyview and Bechelli Lane will be widened to accommodate traffic. The City of Redding will be upgrading the I-5 offramps, in additi...

Curious about last night’s City Council Meeting? Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Janelle Galbraith, Economic Development, Innovation and Equity Manager for The City of Redding.  Among the topics addressed last night were: The City Council recognizes the U-Prep School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2021 California Division IV State Championshi...

Curious about what progress has been made in Downtown Redding this year?  Steve Bade, Deputy City Manager for the City of Redding and the Downtown Liaison, gives an update on the current projects and when the community can expect to see them completed. Find out about Block 7 on California Street: the new parking garage, a pocket park, and more mixed-use development to be completed late in 2022.  A...

This is a repost from last year, but the tips are still valid and worth hearing again. Learn the best way to protect packages from porch pirates from the Redding Police Department, why it's important to unplug Christmas lights at night from the Redding Fire Department, how to properly dispose of Christmas Trees and wrapping paper from Solid Waste Utility and how to save energy this holiday fr...