Chapter 17

REDEVELOPMENT

SEC. 17-001. CREATION OF COMMISSION:

The Stockton Redevelopment Commission is hereby created on April 1, 1975, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 33201.

(Added by Ordinance 2633-CS. — Effective March 21, 1975)

SEC. 17-002. DEFINITIONS:

As used in this Article, the following definitions apply:

A. "Agency" shall mean the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton, a public entity.

B. "City Council" shall mean the City Council of the City of Stockton.

C. "Commission" shall mean the Stockton Redevelopment Commission.

D. "Community" shall mean the City of Stockton.

E. "Member" shall mean a member of the Stockton Redevelopment Commission.

F. "Redevelopment" shall mean the planning, development, replanning, redesign, clearance, reconstruction or rehabilitation, or any combination of these, of all or part of a survey area, and the provision of such residential, commercial, industrial, public, or other structures or spaces as may be appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare, including recreational and other facilities incidental or appurtenant to them.

(Added by Ordinance 2633-CS. — Effective March 21, 1975)

SEC. 17-003. FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION:

The functions of the Commission shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

A. Recommend urban renewal and redevelopment project areas and contemplated actions for necessary improvements.

B. Prepare a redevelopment plan for each project area, hold and conduct hearing thereon, adopt and submit such plan, together with a report, to the Agency and City Council, pursuant to all of the provisions, requirements and procedures of Article 4 (commencing with Section 33330) of Chapter 4, Part I, Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.

C. Screen and recommend purchasers and developers for land to be disposed of by the Agency.

D. Review and approve developers' plans for construction on such land and make recommendations thereon to the Agency.

E. Review and recommend contracts for services.

F. Review and recommend contracts for site improvements, construction and property appraisals.

G. Perform such other advisory and appellate functions as may be delegated from time to time to the Commission by the Agency or City Council.

(Added by Ordinance 2633-CS. — Effective March 21, 1975)

SEC. 17-004. ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP:

A. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be resident electors of the community appointed by the City Council.

B. The term of office for each member shall be four (4) years, except that two of the members first appointed shall be designated to serve for a term of two (2) years, two (2) of the members first appointed shall be designated to serve for a term of three (3) years, and three (3) of the members first appointed shall be designated to serve a term of four (4) years, so as to provide a continuity of membership on the Commission. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office at any time for any reason upon an affirmative vote of the City Council.

C. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled for the unexpired period of the term by the appointing authority. A member shall hold office until a successor has been appointed and qualified.

D. A member shall not be an elected officer or an employee of the City of Stockton, but shall not be disqualified by membership on or employment by any other board, commission, agency or authority of, or created by or for the City of Stockton.

E. No member of the Commission shall acquire any interest in any property included within a project area. Any member who has any direct or indirect interest in such property shall make a written disclosure of it to the City Council.

F. A majority of the total number of members appointed to the Commission shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Commission.

G. The minimum number of concurring votes required to transact business or decide any matter before the Commission shall be a majority of the total authorized membership of the Commission.

H. Compensation of the members shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

I. The City shall furnish to the Commission adequate secretarial and executive assistance, meeting space, and upon the Board's request, make available service and advice of the administrative departments.

(Amended by Ordinance 082-88-CS. — Effective Dec. 1, 1988) (Added by Ordinance 2633-CS. — Effective March 21, 1983)

SEC. 17-005. ORGANIZATION:

The City Council shall appoint the first Chairman from among the members. The term of office of the Chairman shall be for the calendar year, or for that portion remaining after he is appointed or elected. When there is a vacancy in the office of Chairman the Commission shall elect a Chairman from among its members. Upon appointment of the first Chairman, he shall forthwith call an organizational meeting of the Commission at which the members shall elect a Vice-Chairman, determine the time, place and frequency of meetings, and adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of Commission business. The Commission may do any other things necessary or proper to carry out its functions.

(Added by Ordinance 2633-CS. — Effective March 21, 1975)

SEC. 17-006. RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD:

Five (5) members of the Commission appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Council, shall serve as the Relocation Appeals Board for the City of Stockton and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton and shall perform the duties provided for under Section 33417.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Ordinance 008-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Added by Ordinance 3024-CS. — Effective Feb. 9, 1978)