City Council Recap – Homeless Services, Riverfront Vision, and Tree Policy Changes

Meeting Date:
May 20, 2025

Episode Description:
In this episode of the City of Redding Podcast, hosts Steve and Katie break down key decisions from the May 20, 2025, City Council meeting. Tune in to hear the latest on:

• Redding’s planned exit as the administrative lead for the NorCal Continuum of Care, which coordinates regional homelessness services
• Emerging concepts from the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan, including civic space upgrades, habitat protection, and tribal collaboration
• Approval of Redding Electric Utility’s 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to reduce fire risk and enhance safety
• The launch of the Round-Up for Recreation program, giving utility customers an easy way to support local parks
• The Redding Police Department’s Military Equipment Report and a new policy to increase transparency and accountability
• A legal deep-dive into the City’s tree ordinance update, including why development impact fees for tree replacement are on pause—for now

Get caught up on what’s shaping the future of Redding, all in under 15 minutes.

🔗 For agendas, documents, and upcoming meeting info, visit cityofredding.gov
🌊 Learn more about the riverfront planning process at reddingriverfront.org

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