Shasta County Grand Jury
2024-2025
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
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:
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:
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:
Due to an ongoing perceived lack of transparency by the City, residents near the Property remain concerned about fire safety and evacuation routes.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
On 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.
R2:
On 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.
R3:
On 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.
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
The City’s Transportation Department staff monitors cost and revenue performance, as well
F2:
Two key goals of the parking program (maintaining an available parking capacity of 15% or
F3:
Entrances to off-street parking are not always clearly marked, contributing to (a) difficulty
F4:
Parking signage is not always visible. Signs themselves are small or inconspicuous.
F5:
Pay station kiosks are often not clearly visible because they tend to blend into the
F6:
In many cases, a driver, once in a lot, cannot see the kiosk associated with that lot because it
Additional Recommendations
6
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to implement,
R2:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to ensure that
R3:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to ensure that
R4:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to ensure the
R5:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to ensure
R6:
On or before July 1, 2025, the Redding City Council direct the City Manager to ensure pay