Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Redding public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities
Fiber optic broadband policy
The city had been exploring a public-private partnership to expand fiber internet. Staff now recommends letting providers just go through normal permitting, which the council approved — keeping the partnership option open for later.
Henderson Ditch flooding and maintenance responsibility
A resident reported that about a dozen homes flooded near Henderson Ditch after a December storm because clogged storm drains weren't cleaned out — and warned the city could face negligence claims with El Niño conditions predicted.
Pump House One Replacement on the Sacramento River
The city's 87-year-old main water intake is being replaced for $74 million, mostly covered by a $50 million low-interest state loan. The project will also restore Ginny Creek and improve river trail access.
Water Shortage Contingency Plan Update
The city wants to shift the watering window to 9 a.m.–6 p.m. so folks watering by hand aren't stuck doing it in the dark. Redding used 12% less water than baseline last year; stage one stays voluntary year-round.