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Chief Barner said the department logged a notable set of figures for 2024: seven homicides; 88 rapes; 95 robberies; 405 aggravated assaults; 186 burglaries; about 1,100 larceny reports; and 233 motor-vehicle thefts. Barner said arrests and some enforcement activity rose — including an increase in misdemeanor arrests and citations — even as the overall counts of violent and property crimes fell by roughly 21% from 2023 to 2024.

Barner said the department responded to a large volume of calls and noted staffing shifts and reporting changes that affect year-to-year comparisons. He described the national switch from the Uniform Crime Report to NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting) in 2023 and explained how that change can increase counts for incidents with multiple victims or multiple affected units (for example, multiple storage units in a burglary). He also credited the department’s crime-analysis work led by Kristen Gurley for better data and internal guidance.

The chief highlighted the department’s detective work: in 2024 detectives handled several homicide investigations and secured suspects in custody within days in the homicides the city recorded last year. He also outlined workload metrics: 21,000 reports taken by the department in 2024 and 3,851 bookings; detectives closed a high share of assigned cases.

Council members asked whether Redding’s relatively high arrest numbers compared with other cities come from proactive policing or from repeat offenders and system bottlenecks. Council Member Danuka asked, “How much of that is because of proactive and how much is because of repeat offenders?” Barner answered that both matter: the department is proactive by design, and repeat offenders plus limited jail beds and courtroom availability create a revolving-door effect. Barner said the city’s chronic-offender numbers are concentrated: the top 10 repeat offenders accounted for 299 arrests in 2024, the top 20 for 546 arrests and the top 25 for 660 arrests; 42 people had 20 or more arrests during the year.

Barner and council members emphasized resource constraints beyond policing: the district attorney’s office and the courts have staffing and courtroom limitations that affect prosecution, and the jail has only three beds dedicated to the city’s chronic-offender custody program. Council members and the chief discussed alternative custody programs and partnerships with county probation and nonprofit outreach teams as partial remedies.

The council thanked the Redding Police Department’s staff for their work. Chief Barner said the department would continue to provide updated data and work with partners on interventions intended to reduce repeat offending and the system pressures that follow.

Ending: The presentation closed with agreement among council and staff that policing, prosecution, court and custodial capacity must be coordinated to reduce repeat offending and improve outcomes for individuals with mental-health and substance-use needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Redding - Apr 1, 2025 6:00 PM - Redding City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Police Chief Barner presented 2024 year-end statistics showing reductions in violent and property crime compared with 2023, while arrests and bookings rose and a small group of repeat offenders accounted for a large share of arrests.","taxTitle","Redding, Shasta County, California","taxId",4211,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594320,"Redding approves $365,000 amendment to interim shelter contract; funding to continue through August",265,5487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221025-29a2cf6e32432f9b1ab6b3a050d8e0bb&start=5487&end=5752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221025-29a2cf6e32432f9b1ab6b3a050d8e0bb/thumbnail_5487000.jpg","/articles/6594320/Redding/Shasta-County/California/Redding-approves-365000-amendment-to-interim-shelter-contract-funding-to-continue-through-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594320-d0445a8e656e25e631c4dda4657e9961/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975245&Signature=ZAm1bo8bU7Bc-g7JqNBfRk0xsKIqkQPZy8VgRmt0SlyM0EPS6ZTlHKkZn~8uFOoBw7cksDVoxNWuDHZqgBUrqeP5v-T4m8YfA--zy40hNk7~M5Y1bxlYFRbe4vp2ne0ZfG-hisB3Ln2KPRnTJUww8bAF-JDaIdh~j~LzvxH7MWVfhomDTac8cki3Iy~u4g0WaTyX8mNjqWkclRJhYsP1lCD6IX-6rsjDKnQ0A~9eK6FsMctnE699HkExCOhjw9CZQnCwd1xrb2nA3tjjWmV5AfhrOb7oL1B4kCJWBk9YyuN4Vvqu6ihyjHt5IRtMeX08d10~~4IasPhfRbx42AQI8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Redding City Council voted unanimously to increase and extend the city’s contract with Shasta Community Health Center for interim shelter services, authorizing a second amendment that raises the contract total to $365,000 and extends the end date to August 2025.

The amendment funds hotel-based interim shelter and case management services for people displaced from encampments and is drawn from the city’s encampment funds. Nicole Smith, staff presenter, told the council the city first entered an agreement with Shasta Community Health Center after terminating a prior provider in November 2024 to triage individuals exiting encampments. Smith said the original contract totaled $60,000 and was later increased to $165,000; the new amendment raises the total to $365,000 and extends services through August.

Smith reported that at triage there were 67 individuals at the hotel, 14 of whom refused services; two moved immediately into permanent housing and several others were transitioned into coordinated programs. As of the council presentation, staff reported 16 encampment participants remained in the hotel covered by the agreement, four had entered the Good News Rescue Mission program and two were in the micro-shelter project. Smith said staff will return to council with a plan before August to recommend whether the city should continue interim shelter or redirect funds into permanent housing.

During questions council members asked how long the arrangement would continue and what the post-August plan would be; Smith said the funding and contract would operate through August 2025 and staff will present proposals to transition participants into other shelter or housing arrangements. No representative from Shasta Community Health Center attended the meeting.

The motion to approve the contract amendment passed unanimously. Council members noted the increase will not impact the general fund or other housing-division activities and thanked the nonprofit partners and staff for the interim response.

Ending: Staff said they will return to council with a recommendation on whether to continue interim shelter funding or shift resources into permanent housing options before the contract expires in August 2025.","Council authorized a second amendment to extend and increase the contract with Shasta Community Health Center to operate an interim shelter program using encampment funds; the measure passed 5-0.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6594325,"Redding council deadlocks on mayor’s paired planning-commission picks; one nominee later confirmed",2486,2914000,5400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221025-29a2cf6e32432f9b1ab6b3a050d8e0bb&start=2914&end=5400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221025-29a2cf6e32432f9b1ab6b3a050d8e0bb/thumbnail_2914000.jpg","/articles/6594325/Redding/Shasta-County/California/Redding-council-deadlocks-on-mayors-paired-planning-commission-picks-one-nominee-later-confirmed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6594325-922720da61f710ffae87dc35aed22d95/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975245&Signature=h9cTWPO3I2L6nI9exUkqEHglNfQp9Ans7sk6WqlqwLkLjFY6yGXilTlP0ywdgiSQ0YaRnu4aJ1n6Ut0FGR4Ej0syRTn0mqGO4cKUQTcNU61xGzhB~jpInfUlNttW82Wg077Zr32spZkV4PULd912OueW-YGoYW912373b95pvnV4aPviflvSMGioDZfV2VO1M9lfiUtsMRKMpmC0SX5dh558KUeum61yJPprV~9QwmfQT7ta7zemXy7b8HccVI9f66pC0fgtv9vjpGf0pJUQ5pfRb52sxcWi78fiXkWbgpAGhSI4fSfcWxb1JjH4WpW8aGqu2s3lwxgs1TdDoKVPpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Munz’s nominations to fill two vacancies on the Redding Planning Commission produced extended public comment and council debate and ended with a tie on an initial, combined motion and one confirmed appointment.

The council first considered the mayor’s pair of nominees — Joshua Johnson and Blake Nance — on a single motion. Council members split on that motion and the tied result meant the combined motion failed, leaving two seats unfilled. The council then voted separately: the motion to appoint Joshua Johnson did not receive sufficient support and no appointment was made; a later separate vote confirmed Blake Nance for one seat. The city will return with additional nominations at a future meeting to fill the remaining vacancy.

Why it matters: The Planning Commission reviews land-use proposals and makes recommendations that shape development, riverfront work and long-range planning. Residents told the council the composition of the commission matters for decisions coming this year, including the riverfront specific plan and the Peaks subdivision.

Public commenters asked the council to reappoint two outgoing commissioners, Aaron Hatch and Brandy Green, who sought second terms. Multiple speakers said Hatch and Green had institutional knowledge and had been careful and probing in prior deliberations. “I believe it would be a benefit to the people of the city of Redding that Ms. Green and Mr. Hatch serve another term,” Susan Murray told the council during public comment. Benjamin Noane and several other residents also urged reappointment.

Council debate focused on two themes: the value of continuity and lived experience on commission seats, and the mayor’s prerogative to select nominees who reflect his priorities. Council member Danuka argued for continuity and inclusion, saying the central question is “what is good for the city?” and urging appointments that reduce community divisions. By contrast, Mayor Munz defended his picks, describing both nominees as qualified and experienced in planning-related work.

Mayor Pro Tem Resner said he would not support the appointments because he felt the commission should reflect a broader mix of backgrounds: “I will not be voting to support these appointments,” he said during deliberations. Vice Mayor Lataw and other council members spoke to the normal practice that each incoming mayor makes selections that reflect their priorities.

Outcome and next steps: The council’s initial, combined motion to approve both nominees failed on a tie vote, producing two vacancies. In subsequent separate votes the council declined to confirm Joshua Johnson and confirmed Blake Nance; the mayor indicated he will bring additional nominees for council consideration at a future meeting. The council did not set a date for returning the remaining appointment to the agenda.

Context and process notes: Several speakers referenced last year’s contentious effort to remove Commissioner Hatch and urged the council to prioritize balance and healing in appointments. Council members repeatedly described appointments as the mayor’s prerogative while also asking the mayor to weigh public sentiment when making future nominations.

Ending: The Planning Commission will have at least one new member and at least one unfilled seat pending the mayor’s next set of nominations. Council members said they expect the mayor to return with nominees at the next meeting.","Mayor Munz’s nominations for two planning-commission seats prompted public appeals to reappoint incumbents and a divided council. A combined vote failed; one nominee, Blake Nance, was later confirmed and one vacancy remains.","actionData","errors"]

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