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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Shasta County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
Quartz Hill Subdivision Development: Transparency, Is It Clear?
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Findings 4 findings
F1
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Nearby area residents expressed concerns about The Peaks. Although there is no requirement for public notice in the initial pre-development stage, the City responded by providing opportunities for input and engagement.
F2
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There is currently a demand and need for Workforce Housing. Using available CDBG-DR funding, The Peaks development is the City of Redding’s approach to mitigating the Workforce Housing shortage in the City while maintaining control of development in line with City priorities.
F3
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Since profit-oriented objectives of private developers may deviate from community-oriented goals envisioned by the City for The Peaks development, the City has chosen to retain control of the development.
F4
Page 55
Due to an ongoing perceived lack of transparency by the City, residents near the Property remain concerned about fire safety and evacuation routes.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 55On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to schedule an additional public presentation, explaining the City’s vision for The Peak’s development. This should be held by August 31, 2025, and include: the approval process, future public engagement opportunities, alternatives to The Peaks, and potential consequences of those alternatives. Notification of the presentation should be provided, via direct mailing, to residents within 800 feet of The Peaks and to those who have requested project information. The City should issue a Press Release and notify the community of the planned presentation via all the City's social media platforms.
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R2Page 55On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to integrate additional feasible alternatives into The Peaks development plan prior to final submission, including ingress and egress options, fire mitigation measures, and a defensible space requirement, which may enhance public safety and exceed planning requirements.
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R3Page 55On or before September 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager ensure the development of programs, such as a Citizen Academy or podcast, by December 31, 2025, to encourage and educate citizens on how they can have their voices heard in the City, regarding 52 land use and property development, along with how constructive participation can help shape the community.