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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept report and provide direction to staff regarding the formation and focus of a director’s ad-
hoc committee for the purpose of developing and recommending modifications to the Redding
Municipal Code as it relates to short-term rentals; and if a committee is formed, the City Council
should provide direction regarding the priority of ongoing efforts such as the Redding Riverfront
Specific Plan, General Plan, and Tree Management Ordinance Committee.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to accepting a report or the formation of a committee to
recommend modifications to the short-term rental (STR) ordinance other than staff time.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to form a Director’s committee and instead
consider the item as a public hearing as published on this agenda.
Background/Analysis
At its meeting on October 18, 2022, the Council reviewed several recommendations for changes
to the STR ordinance and directed staff to develop a new ordinance and present it to the Planning
Commission and ultimately return to the Council for consideration.
The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance on January 10, 2023, and subsequently
provided comments, recommendations, and proposed approvals to submit to the Council for
consideration. During the Planning Commission meeting, and during public comment at recent
Council meetings, the concept of a commit tee to study this issue was vocalized. Should a
committee be formed, staff recommends that it be a Director’s committee (similar to those used
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2023
ITEM NO. 9.4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
jpagan@cityofredding.org
btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 9.4(a)--Consider report regarding the formation of a Director's Ad -hoc
Committee to provide input for potential modifications to the Redding Municipal Code (RMC)
related to Short Term Rentals.
Jeremy Pagan, Development
Services Director/Bldg
Official
Report to Redding City Council February 15, 2023
Re: 9.4(a)--Accept report and provide direction to staff regarding Short Term Rental
Committee Page 2
for impact fees and rates) as it is generally nimbler and provides a better atmosphere for the free
exchange of ideas.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the
public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve
public trust.”