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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/99 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 16, 1999 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. In Rossford, Ohio, they are building an arena modeled after our Centennial Garden. One of the more interesting things about the Garden is to see the very different audiences we attracting. Korn, followed by Sesame Street, for example, - we are trying to get something for everyone. 2. Labor negotiations with the blue and white units will continue on the 28th, the first available dates for all parties. 3. The paperwork is to follow, but we are now down to four remaining houses on Panorama. Another sold this week. 4. Staff work on the budget continues. It will not be a very exciting budget this time - stability for the most part. 5. Attached is the latest information on the Kern River snowpack accumulation. This information indicates that the Kern River will run about 65% of normal for the 1998-99 water year. 6. Enclosed is a letter of support from a concerned citizen who lives near the proposed alignment of the Kern River Freeway. 7. The April URM Activity Report is enclosed for your information. 8. Also enclosed is the quarterly report on Housing and Community Development Activities. 9. Old Town Kern and Southeast PAC meetings were held on April 5th. A summary is enclosed. Also enclosed is a status report on the formation process for the two areas. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 16, 1999 Page 2 10. The Home Buyer's Expo '99 will be held on April 17th. For the second year, EDCD has coordinated the event. A memo with details on the activities planned for the day is attached. 11. The soccer field at Beach Park will be re-sodded early next month. Recreation and Parks has contacted regular users and will accommodate their needs. 12. A response to a Council request is enclosed for staff to provide a copy of the changes made to the annexation process that were adopted by Council on 5~20~98. AT: rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst KERN RIVER BASIN SNOWPACK ACCUMULATION EIGHT SENSOR INDEX April 12, 1999 40.0 30.0 239% A-J ~ I ~ 1995-1996 , 25.0 ............................... ~- - 100% of April 1 Average , 20.0 , , , 15.o ......................... , , Average 10.0 ............... - - - - ' r 1998-1999 -- -- ~ 1993-1994 ' ~-] 41% A-J 0.0 November December January February March April Snowpack Accumulation Season CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT April 10, 1999 Alan Tandy, City Manager 1501 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Tandy: I'd like to register my support for the Kern River Freeway phase I. As a resident of the rapidly growing Rosedale community, I can readily see the benefits of the freeway. It will greatly reduce traffic on surface streets and ease the commute to and from Bakersfield for the westward-growing population. I live near Renfro Road, not far from the proposed freeway alignment and not far from the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water District recharge basins. As a hydrogeologist, I understand the Water District's groundwater recharge issues. However, I believe we can find a mutually-agreeable solution. We have several bridges for roadways crossing the Kern River. I'm not an engineer, but wouldn't it be possible to engineer bridges over the Mien Road recharge basins? If so, water banking can continue beneath the bridges with limited disruption to the existing recharge basins. It may cost a little more, but the cost of delaying this freeway project would be even greater. Please make every effort to find a solution and keep the Kern River Freeway phase I project moving forward as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Leslie A. Klinchuch, RG, CHg, CGWP 14801 Orchard Crest Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93312 RECEIVED APR I 3 F399 MANAGER'S OFFICE i APR I ~/'f~'.N.,,.~-~ ,~ OTc!'' BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 12, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo SUBJECT: April, 1999 URM Activity Report The April, 1999 URM activity report has 128 applications for properties participating in the URM Incentive Program. Currently 50 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of $232,364.18 in forty-seven retrofit projects and three demolition projects. They include: 801 18th Street, New China Cafe 1228 19th Street, Griffin Pawnbrokers 1330 19th Street, Serrano's Furniture 900 18th Street, Cay's Health Food Store 822 18th Street, Thorp's Motorcycle 1121 21st Street, commercial property 1918-1920 EYe Street, Jelly's (Former (demolition) Water Company Building) 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy 2526-2530 Chester Avenue, Waterbed 622 East 19th Street, warehouse (demolition) Warehouse and Mattress Outlet Building 2025-2029 Chester Avenue, Red Wing 1025 18th Street, Italian Grocery Store Shoes 1207 19th Street, The Mint Building 2000 H Street, Henley's 1928 19th Street, Old Paine Mortuary 1812 Q Street, vacant building (demolition) House 1517- 1523 19th Street, Williams property 2407 Chester Avenue, Granada Furniture 2022 Chester Avenue, Palla property Building 1711 -1717 19th Street, Clifford property 430 East 19th Street, commercial property 1219-1221 20th Street, Nighbert property 2101 Chester Avenue, Guarantee Shoes 506 East 19th Street, Felton property 1017-1023 Baker Street, vacant retail space 2305 2309 Chester Avenue, Campbell 2509 Chester Avenue, Patton's Discount property Office Furniture Building 618 - 620 East 19th Street, Wool Growers 1914 Truxtun Avenue, medical office Restaurant 1919 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1623 - 1633 19t~ Street, Goose Loonies April, 1999 URM Memo April 12, 1999 Page 2 1529 F Street, Clifford property 1520-34 19tb Street 930 18th Street, San Joaquin Supply 1434 19th Street 1100 18th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply 1438 19th Street 1919-1927 K Street 623 Kentucky 1601 19th Street 805 Baker Street 1605 20th Street 901 19th Street 1317 Baker Street, Noriega House 960~962 Baker Street 1219-1231 19th Street 2020 Eye Street, Reed Publications 1416 20th Street 801 Baker Street 958 Baker Street In addition, 33 properties have been given authorization to start their projects (i.e. Notice to Proceed). Furthermore, 18 applications are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed and 27 applications have been determined inactive or ineligible. This memorandum is intended to provide you with a brief update on the status of the URM assistance program. cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director Dennis Fidler, Building Director Jack Leonard, Asst. Building Director Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer Jan Fulton, Development Associate, ED/CD P:\URM\URMMEMO.AT BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 14, 1999 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc]or FROM: Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner V'~/' SUBJECT: Status of Housing and Community Development Activities This memo will serve as an update for the past quarter (January 1 to March 31) regarding on- going housing and community development projects. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Street Barrier Removal/Reconstruction Improvements Funds in the amount of $57,000 ($15,000 in FY 95-96 and $42,000 in FY 96-97) have been budgeted for reconstruction of existing street barriers for improving pedestrian and traffic flow in the downtown area. The street barrier design complements the design for the Chester Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. The original agreement between the City and the Fox Theater was amended on 8/12/98, due to the Fox providing more donated labor and materials reducing the City's costs. All existing street barriers have been removed. Installation of landscaping, street lights and new street barriers have been completed except for nine remaining bollards which are expected to be installed by April 24. 2. Union Ave. #10 Area Water Main and Fire Hydrant Upgrade Improvement Project Design and construction of 7,000+ 1.f. of water line in the Union #10 Area Annexation. Improvements to be owned and operated by Cai-Water. Project agreement was executed by the Council in December, 1996. The lead responsibilities for this project were transferred from the Water Department to the Public Works Department last year. The project bid of $359,685 was awarded to West Valley Construction on October 7, 1998. Construction started on January 4, 1999 and was completed on March 11, 1999. 3. Neighborhood Street L~hting Improvement Project (PH H) Upgrading of existing street lights to City standards and the placement of new street lights and poles to existing residential streets in an area bounded by East California on the north, the Southern Pacific RR tracks on the east and on the south and Lakeview Avenue on the ........HC VE 'E'Ei-"-' D" S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD ] :;k'. ? .~¢ ~ ,,~A~w-~GuR S OFFICE west. Design was completed last year. Installation is expected to start in June and be completed in July, 1999. Approximately $52,000 has been budgeted for this activity. 4. Chester Avenue #3 Annexation Street Improvement Project Approximately $100,000 was budgeted for street improvements for this area in FY 1997- 98. Street lights were installed in October, 1997. Remaining funds will be used for designing a water system upgrade and improving fire protection. The Public Works Department is the lead agency, and they are preparing a cost estimate with help from Cai- Water. Construction is scheduled to take place next FY when more funds are available for construction. 5. Casa Loma #6 Anne xation Street Improvement Project Approximately $110,250 has been budgeted for street improvements for this area in FY 1997-98. Installation of street light upgrade project is 75 % completed, with a scheduled completion date of May, 1999. Design for storm drains and curbs and gutters is underway with completion by the end of April, 1999. 6. Casa Loma #6 Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $189,750 (FY 1997-98) for design and construction of fire hydrant installation and water line upgrade have been budgeted for this project. Design will begin after approval of a project agreement between City and Cai-Water Company. The Public Works Department is the lead agency, and they are preparing a cost estimate with help from Cai-Water. Construction is scheduled to begin in the Summer of 1999. 7. El Toro Street Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $15,000 (FY 1997-98 Amendment #3) are available for design and installation of speed bumps to deter speeding and drive through traffic along Wayside Park. Design has been completed. The street materials bid is scheduled to be awarded on April 14, 1999. Installation expected to take place in mid May, 1999. 8. Martin Luther King Jr. Communi~ Center HVAC Funds in the amount of $12,000 (FY 1996-97 Amendment #8 and FY 1995-96 Amendment #9) have been budgeted for the installation of two HVAC's to an existing neighborhood community center. Installation was completed last January. 9. Architectural Barrier Removal for Parks Playground Equipment Funds in the amount of $105,000 (FY 1998-99) have been set aside to meet American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for stationary playground equipment at 17 existing City parks. Design and bid package preparations are underway. Installation is planned for Summer of 1999. S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 2 10. Casa Loma #6 Storm Drain (Phase H) Funds in the amount of $245,500 (FY 98-99) have been budgeted for design and construction of storm drainage improvements to alleviate drainage problems in the Casa Loma #6 Area. Design is currently underway with an anticipated completion by the end of April, 1999. 11. Casa Loma #6 Curb and Gutter Project Funds in the amount of $15,652 (FY 98-99) are available for design of curb and gutter improvements in the Casa Loma #6 Area. Design is underway and scheduled to be completed by the end of April, 1999. 12. Casa Loma #6 Fire Hydrant and Water System Project (Phase H) Funds in the amount of $85,000 (FY 1998-99) have been earmarked for replacement of undersized water mains and fire hydrant upgrade in the Casa Loma #6 Area. The Public Works Department is the lead agency, and they are preparing a cost estimate with help from Cai-Water. Construction is scheduled to begin in the Summer of 1999. 13. Chester Avenue #3 Fire H~drant and Water Svstems Improvements (Phase H) Funds in the amount of $40,000 (FY 1998-99) are available for design and engineering costs and related improvement to replace undersized water mains and fire hydrant upgrade in the Chester Avenue Area. The Public Works Department is the lead agency, and they are preparing a cost estimate with help from Cai-Water. Construction is scheduled to take place next FY when more funds are available. 14. Haley Street Area Reconstruction Project (Phase H) Funds in the amount of $71,400 (FY 1998-99) have been budgeted for reconstruction of sidewalks in the Haley Street Area. The annual CDBG concrete contract was awarded to Jim Alfter on March 17, 1999. Construction should start in May, 1999. 15. Lake Street Area Reconstruction Project (Phase VII) Funds in the amount of $116,364 (FY 1998-99) have been budgeted for the reconstruction of Lake Street from Robinson Street to Haley Street. Design to be completed this FY, and construction to take place next FY when more funds are available. 16. Southgate #1 Annexation Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $40,000 (FY 1998-99) were initially budgeted to design the upgrade of the water system in the Southgate #1 Area to City fire protection standards. Design to start when there is an indication that an annexation effort would be successful. The City has held neighborhood meetings with the residents, but no decision has been made to file an annexation application. Funds for this project were deleted by the City Council on March 17, 1999. S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 3 17. Southgate #1 Annexation Street Lighting Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $34,000 (FY 1998-99) were budgeted for upgrading the street lighting system to City standards. Design to start when there is an indication that an annexation effort would be successful. Neighborhood meetings have been held with residences, but no decisions have been made to file an annexation application. Funds for this project were deleted by the City Council on March 17, 1999. 18. Street Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $300,000 (FY 1998-99 Amendment #1) are available for street materials for street resurfacing in CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The street material contact is scheduled to be awarded on April 14, 1999. Construction should start in late May, 1999. 19. Demolition of Dangerous Buildings at 806 and 812 Lakeview Avenue Funds in the amount of approximately $10,000 (FY 1998-99) have been budgeted to demolish dangerous, vacant and uninhabitable buildings at 806 and 812 Lakeview Avenue. The two structures to be removed at 806 Lakeview were apartments and they contained about 2,515 square feet of floor space. The building at 812 Lakeview contained about 2,200 square feet of floor space and it was a grocery store. Small amount of asbestos was removed from 812 Lakeview before going out to bid for demolition. Asbestos was removed on February 17, 1999, and demolition was completed on February 22, 1999. 20. Demolition of the Casa Royale Motor Inn at 251 S. Union Avenue Funds in the amount of $150,000 (FY 1996-97 Amendment #9 and FY 199%98 Amendment #4) have been budgeted to demolish the approximately 67,520 square foot motel. The remaining vacant structures are a pool building, the main building and two wings of rooms. Asbestos has to be removed before these dangerous and uninhabitable buildings can be demolished. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools has the purchase of the Casa Royale in escrow. Escrow is scheduled to close by April 15, 1999. If the property changes hands, then the new owner will be financially responsible for demolishing the structures on the property. NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS Economic and Community Development staff is assisting the following various non-profit organizations to acquire or improve their facilities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT & HOME FUNDED 1. Self Help Enterprise (SHE) Home Acquisition Project SHE, as a designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), used approximately $238,650 in HOME funds to acquire ten single family residential lots. The purchase was completed in November, 1996. SHE has selected 10 low-income families S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 4 who qualified as first time homebuyers to assist in the construction of their own homes under the Self Help program guidelines. Each applicant is estimated to give approximately 1,200 hours of volunteer labor and will be supervised under the direction of SHE managers. Construction is nearly completed, but SHE recently requested an extension to June. The units are expected to be occupied by May 30, 1999. 2. Restoration Communi~_ Project., Inc. (RCPI) RCPI's proposal is to acquire a single-family home and rehabilitate the facility for use in conjunction with adjacent property (formerly known as the Friese Maternity Home) for use as a transitional housing project. About $130,000 has been set aside for this project. The facility will house women and their children as they recover from substance abuse and gain the skills to be self-sufficient. Kern County is also contributing to this project. All funding necessary to complete the project has been obtained. Construction began in July, 1998 and completion was expected by February, 1999, however, unexpected termite damage was discovered in the foundation area. The City Building Department required the curb, gutter and sidewalk in front of the property to be replaced, which required engineering and caused delays in the work. The curb, gutter and sidewalk have been installed, and RCPI is working on finding funds to pay for the structural damage caused by the termites. The estimated date of completion is now June 1999. 3. Kern Count_ Economic O_~vortuni~_ Corporation (KCEOC} KCEOC is a designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) under the HOME Program guidelines. KCEOC is using $33,000 of CHDO allocations to purchase HUD repo properties; they are using the HUD 203K program to rehabilitate the properties. The houses will be sold to low income first time homebuyers. KCEOC has completed rehabilitation on four properties and is in the process of acquiring three additional properties that will finish out the agreement. We have cut checks on two of the properties and are awaiting an invoice on the third. As the properties are sold to low income first time homebuyers KCEOC reimburses the City's loan. To date, approximately $25,000 has been reimbursed to the City. 4. Golden Empire Gleaners Rehabilitation Improvement Project Approximately $340,000 in FY 96-97 funds have been earmarked for rehabilitating a 37,033 sq.ft, facility at 3100 Chester Avenue into administrative offices and a food distribution warehouse. The County provided acquisition assistance for the Gleaner's new facility as well as a portion of the rehabilitation costs. An architect has been chosen and the design work is underway. The design will be completed by by April 15, 1999 and submitted to the City Building Department for plan check. Advertising for contractors will begin by next week, and the pre-bid conference will be held on May 4, 1999. S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 5 5. Clinica Sierra Vista Communi~ Services Center Site Acquisition Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) is proposing to use approximately $286,900 in CDBG funds to acquire property (700 block of East California Avenue) and pay for permit fees. CSV will use other funds to then develop an urgent care drop-in facility. Acquisition was completed April 30, 1998. CSV was not able to procure the necessary financing to implement the project, so the property will be given back to the City. Staff is exploring possible projects suitable for that site. In particular, an inquiry from another non-profit entity to locate a daycare facility on the site is being entertained. 6. Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Facili~_ Rehabilitation The 1997-98 budget allocated $58,000 for a portion of the costs of rehabilitating the Baker Street facility. Council approved the agreement in April,1998. This project was completed on March 8, 1999; the ribbon cutting ceremony date is pending. 7. Bakersfield Homeless Center The 1998-99 budget allocated $55,000 in CDBG funds for the Bakersfield Homeless Center to acquire the property and buildings at 1620-1626 E. Truxtun Avenue. The funds will be used for acquisition, rehabilitation and construction. The purpose of the project is to expand services at the existing center. Total cost of the project is approximately $560,000. A federal environmental release of funds for this activity is pending HUD review. It is expected to be completed by May 1. The County of Kern is contributing about $240,000 towards this activity with the remainder of funds coming from the Federal Department of HUD. 8. Rehabilitation of the Union Avenue Pedestrian Bridge The 1998-99 budget allocated $10,000 to help with rehabilitation efforts. At this point, the funds are untouched because the non-profit group spearheading the project has not made stepped forward to implement a plan for fund raising and implementation. 9. Mt. Elgon Market Project The project is acquisition assistance to Mt. Elgon, a community-based development organization (CBDO). The CBDO was incorporated to carry out neighborhood revitalization and community economic development projects. Property at 407 and 417 Lakeview is currently owned by the city and is expected to be granted to Mt. Elgon by late summer. The property is to be developed as a non-profit job training and administrative center. The Mt. Elgon project will primarily serve residents of the southeast area. The CBDO is currently preparing a business and financing plan which is expected by early May. 10. Bakersfield Senior Citizens Center CDBG funding will be used by the Bakersfield Senior Citizens Center to replace approximately 15,000 square feet of roof for the administration center, kitchen, dining S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 6 room and recreation room of senior center. The cost is estimated to be approximately $75,000. An agreement has been executed by the City Council and the project design is underway. The Senior Center is receiving funding from the County of Kern for additional design and rehabilitation on the facility. The County anticipates being ready to bid this project by June of 1999. Staff awaits Senior Center staff's decision to proceed with completion of the roof design and a pre-bid conference for this project. 11. Haven Enterprises (HE) and Mercy Charities Acquisition/Rehabilitation City Council approved an agreement with Haven Enterprises and Mercy Charities in December 1998. The agreement grants HE $230,000 to purchase and rehabilitate 24 residential rental units located at 231 Quantico Avenue. After the rehabilitation is completed, HE will turn the property over to Mercy Charities. Mercy Charities will assume all terms and liability of the agreement. Presently the property is undergoing lot line adjustments and receiving a new legal description. Escrow should be opened by mid April, 1999; the anticipated escrow closing is eight weeks later. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDED 1. Bakersfield Homeless Center An agreement between the City and Bethany Services for FY 1998-99 ESG funds ($57,500) for on-going services was approved by City Council action in December of 1998. Bethany Services, (d.b.a. Bakersfield Homeless Center), will continue operation and services at the facility using Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. These funds will be used to support operation and maintenance costs of the center as well as the expansion of child care services over a twelve-month period. 2. Alliance Against Family Violence An agreement between the City and Alliance Against Family Violence for FY 1998-99 funds ($27,900) for on-going services was approved by Council in December of 1998. These funds will be used to support homeless services and facility maintenance over a twelve-month period. Last year, City Council approved a similar agreement with the Alliance for operation, essential services and homeless prevention at their shelter site using Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. 3. Kern Count_ Mental Health Association (KCMHA) An agreement between the City and KCMHA for FY 1998-99 funds ($17,200) was approved by City Council action in November, 1998. Staff has conducted an orientation to the ESG grant process for KCMHA personnel at the day facility site on Chester Avenue. ESG funds will be used to support assessment and outreach activities for homeless and high at-risk for homelessness persons with mental disabilities. S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 7 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING 1. First Time Home Buyers Program This program continues to assist a significant number of low/moderate income first time home buyers. Up to $3,500 per applicant is provided in the form of a no interest, no monthly payment loan for use toward the down payment and non-recurring closing costs associated with the acquisition. The loan is repayable in full at the time the borrower sells the residence. Over 625 households have benefitted from this program to date. Since July 1, 1998, 124 loans have been funded. FY 1998-99 has approximately $434,000 allocated for this program, to date $320,435.00 has been expended. This has leveraged about $9,130,380 in funding from the private sector. 2. Looking Good Ne~hborhood (LGN) Program. The LGN Program for C.T.'s 13, 15, 21 and 22 is for general public service activities such as clean-up days, public health awareness, educational campaigns and an annual neighborhood awareness festival. The Good Neighbor Festival was held on October 10, 1998 at Martin Luther King Park. Approximately 60 vendors participated in the festival and 800 to 1,000 people attended. It was estimated that total revenue for the festival was $3,604. Income was generated by the vendor booth fees, sponsorships and savings from last year. This is the third year that the Bakersfield African-American Cultural Association coordinated event. A reception will be held on April 16, 1999 from 5-7 p.m. to recognize committee members and participants for the success of the event. Staff will continue to participate as a member of the Good Neighbor Festival committee. 3. Multi-family and Single-family Rehabilitation Projects The proposed changes from the previous report have been implemented. During this past quarter, rehabilitation staff completed four single family rehabilitation projects; four rehabilitation projects are in various stages of construction, and nine applications are under review for approval. Five rehabilitation applications were received during quarter. In an attempt to enhance the multi-family rehabilitation program, staff put out an RFP for an interest subsidy program. The responding proposals RFP did not meet staff's expectation, so all proposals were refused. Staff is reviewing its approach to multi-family rehabilitation funding. A second modified RFP was issued and zero bids were returned. The program is now on hold pending further review. 4. Home Accessibility Program Community Development Division received twenty-seven requests for assistance through S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 8 the Home Accessibility Program this quarter. Fifteen disabled clients were assisted, and staff is working on another twelve applications. Public demand for this program continues to be high. 5. Housing Rehabilitation Marketing Staff received approximately 40 inquiries about our various programs and mailed that many applications for assistance to our potential clients. 6. URM Incentive Program During the past quarter, 10 applicants have been granted funds for a total of about $50,000. These properties were all retrofits. This brings the total to $222,354 in assistance for about 48 applicants (45 retrofits and three demolitions). Furthermore, 18 applications are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed and 28 applications remain inactive or ineligible. 7. Business Assistance Program Marketing efforts continue for the CDBG Jobs Funds..Staff is currently working with two companies (Stier's RV, Pleasant Travel Services) to provide assistance for purchasing equipment or paying permit fees. An agreement for Stier's RV is scheduled for Council execution on April 14. The agreement is for a maximum assistance of $60,000 which will create up to 30 jobs. At the January 13, 1999 City Council meeting, Council approved the agreement between the City and owners of the Noriega House to provide $22,800 in assistance for the purchase of equipment and fixtures for the project. Noriega House proposes to create up to 6 new jobs over the next five years, over 50 percent of which will be hired from low-moderate income persons. The project is scheduled to open by late April, 1999. 8. Fair Housing Quarterly statistics compiled from reporting data collected between January through March indicate approximately 170 calls on the fair housing hotline and that three discrimination cases were opened during the period. Housing discrimination complaints and inquires to the Fair Housing Hotline breakdown as follows: Race ............. 30% Disability: ......... 40% Familial Status: ..... 15% Other Arbitrary* .... 15% *Other includes age, marital status, sexual preference and other protected classes under case law. In addition to complaint and case load management, staff continues collaborating with the Mental Health System of Care Housing Subcommittee on a one day conference entitled "Breaking the Barriers: Housing for Persons with Mental Disabilities." The conference will include guest speakers from throughout California on various topics affecting persons with S: \VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99. WPD 9 mental disabilities. A lengthy break out session will examine fair housing law and related issues. The conference is set for May 7, 1999 at the Holiday Inn Select. Staff is working with the Association of Realtors, to finalize the Fair Housing Arts Contest. All school aged children in Kern County have been encouraged to participate and winners will be honored at an awards ceremony and dinner banquet on April 15, 1999. The site for the dinner banquet will be Hodel's. Grand prize winners in each category will receive a fifty dollar U.S. savings bond and all first through third place winners will be presented with a trophy and a certificate. Tickets are available through the Bakersfield Association of Realtors office. 9. California Rural Home Program This program provides three distinct forms of assistance. Rural Gold, a 7.265 % fixed rate first mortgage loan. Access, a down payment and closing cost second mortgage for up to 5% of the purchase price, repayment is made over 20 years at the first mortgage's interest rate. Lease Purchase, a 3 year lease which converts to home ownership, thus allowing home buyers with recent financial problems a period of time to correct/resolve and still lock in at the current markets interest rate. Lease purchase is not completely in place as of this date but should be available for spring of 1999. Currently no funds are available. 10. Commercial Facade Grant Program An application has been received from the owner of the Noriega House on Baker Street. After further review and consultation with the owner, the application was withdrawn. 11. Enterprise Zone Marketing/Training The City, County, Employers' Training Resource (ETR), and Kern Economic Development Corporation continue to market the Enterprise Zone. An agreement between the agencies sets out the duties and responsibilities of each organization in marketing the Enterprise Zone. City and County each contribute one-half of the funding for the $28,000 agreement that extends through June 30, 1999. A majority of the funds goes towards ETR to provide assistance in employee vouchering, job training, and employee referral services. 12. New Construction Assistance The FY 96-97, FY 97-98 and FY 98-99 budgets have earmarked about $116,000, $50,000, and $140,000 respectively for housing development assistance for construction of affordable housing. Currently, staff has identified about eight vacant lots that are being offered in a public tax delinquent sale by the County. On August 21, 1996 the Council approved a request that the County withdraw these sites from the tax sale in order for the City to make an offer to purchase them for future housing development. Two affordable housing developers have agreed to participate. Transfer of title on five of the properties was completed in September, 1997. Construction of the first unit was completed in September, and Mayor Bob Price and Councilmember Irma Carson participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the house at 700 South Brown Street. The developer of these five properties, Engineered Communities Inc., expects to begin construction on two more S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 10 houses by no later than April, 1999. Habitat for Humanity is also receiving new construction assistance and closed escrow on three properties earlier this year. Habitat is also seeking HOME funds to pay the costs of construction related fees connected with their three acquired properties. 13. Ci~_ 's Sewer Connection Fee Loan Program A zero interest loan program was designed to encourage low income residents to hook up to the newly constructed sewer. The program offers a five year, no interest loan to low income homeowners to pay the fees associated with sewer hookup. If the homeowner applies, and receives a home improvement loan the sewer hookup fees will become a grant. The original budget was approximately $100,000. A citizen's brochure for this program has been developed and distributed to interested residents. This program was initiated in 1997 in response to the Panama 10 annexation area and notification letters, and brochures were recently re-sent to all property owners who had not made application to hook up to the City sewer system. The notice informed owners of their last opportunity by the end of this month to take advantage of this department's assistance to connect to City sewers. To date, none of the interested parties have utilized the loan program. 14. Ci~'s Home Buyers' Expo 99 Staff is continuing with final preparation for the annual Home Buyers' Expo which is scheduled for April 17 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. This is the second year the City has coordinated the event which continues to receive a tremendous response from the community. Total dollars committed to the event is about $14,000. Over 75 applications from real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, insurance gents and other housing industry related organizations have already been received. Up to 90 booths with real estate service providers will be at the Expo to assist home buyers. We expect over 7000 persons will be attending the event to learn more about government and private industry assisted home ownership opportunities. S:\VZ\Quarterly\3rdquart99.WPD 11 Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 13/~9 ent/ i /3 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Devdlo n rect SUBJECT: Update of Old Town Kern-p!~,neer and So heas~rsfield PAC meetings the week of April 5, 1999 v Two Project Area Committee (PAC) meetings were scheduled during the week of April 5. A summary of each is outlined below. The sixth meeting of the Project Area Committee (PAC) for Old Town Kern-Pioneer was held on Tuesday, April 6. The agenda covered the following items: Transmittal of: A) Rules Governing Participation and Preferences for Owners, Operators of Businesses and Tenants, and B) Rules and Regulations for Implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law. PAC chair Jerry Randall called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. All but one member of the PAC were present. One member of the public was in attendance. There were no public statements. Paul Schowalter of GRC, led the group in a discussion of the Rules. He explained that both documents were required by the State and were prepared to meet legal requirements which is reflected in the "legalize" found throughout. Mr. Burch asked if they were amendable. Mr. Schowalter indicated that the State has many restrictions, eliminating the possibility of changing the documents in any significant way. Mr Schowalter explained that the Owner Participation Rules assured that everyone involved in a project is treated fairly; it outlines what is required in a participation agreement. He added that these rules are the same for all the project areas. S:~REDVAREA~PAC meetings week4-5 memo.wpd Update of PAC Meetings, Week of April 5 April 13, 1999 Page 2 Mr. Randall observed that it appeared the CDDA was working under rules adopted in 1972. Mr. Schowalter agreed, but explained that the rules had only recently changed and so, with the adoption of these rules, the CDDA will be compliant with state law. Ms. Warren said that it seems that the agency has all the power to do what it wants. Under arbitration, who will help someone with limited education through the process? Nothing is shown where the plan any help. Does anyone have a say in what happens to a certain property? Does a project have to be suggested before anything happens? Mr. Schowalter indicated that was correct. Mr. Randall added that the documents lack specific direction because the agency is generally reactive. As project developments are presented, the agency reacts. Mr. Cohen observed that it is highly likely that many properties will never be directly affected by agency action over the course of the project. Mr. Schowalter agreed and added that future projects are generally market driven. The Rules are among the various tools in the agency's toolbox. Mr. Randall indicated that his one primary concern was the use of redevelopment funds on public works projects which, while affecting possible improvements to the area, merely deplete resources and do not generate additional increment revenues. Ms. Barnes indicated that the law had changed to limit the abuse of funds for public projects. Mr. Randall indicated he preferred the model (which he felt was being used locally) to use increment funds to stimulate the economy, increasing property values which resulted in higher increments which then freed funds for public works projects. Mr. Schowalter reviewed the Relocation Guidelines explaining that it was designed to make sure everyone's rights are protected. For residential owner-occupied properties when the agency displaces occupant, the agency works with the occupant to find suitable, acceptable replacement housing. If the only appropriate housing costs more that the occupant was paying, the agency will pay the difference. A similar situation occurs with businesses. He added that residential tenants have rights under these guidelines as well. The guidelines outline everything the agency is responsible for regarding relocation. Ms. Warren asked how soon after adoption will funds be available for projects. Mr. Schowalter said the first check from the Auditor-Controller would be in about one year. The agency can borrow from the City in the interim. Mr. Burch asked how long did it take to develop a track record before bonding is a viable funding source? Mr. Schowalter indicated five years, anything sooner than that would require prohibitive interest S:LREDVAREA~PAC meetings week4-5 memo.wpd Update of PAC Meetings, Week of April 5 April 13, 1999 Page 3 rates. Ms. Scanlan indicated that the agency is currently approaching projects with little upfront monies, offering instead a reimbursement in furore increased taxes which is based on the projected increased property values after completion of the development. Mr. Randall asked if there had been any lawsuits over choosing one project over another. Ms. Scanlan indicated she was not aware of any such suits. Mr. Randall indicated he thought EIR issues might be a more frequent tools used by people to slow or stop projects. Ms. Scanlan indicated that this was usually the case. Ms. Warren asked if those planning the Metro Recreation Complex (at the Sam Lynn Ballpark area) would be approaching the city and or agency for money. Ms. Barnes indicated she will be attending this weeks meeting and will report back to the PAC at its next meeting. During PAC member statements Ms. Welch indicated that she had some questions: She asked how the March 26 meeting with the taxing agencies went. Ms. Barnes reported that 2 agencies came to the meeting, Bakersfield City Schools and the Kern County Water Agency. The BCSD was interested in future streetscape plans for Baker Street as they are preparing to make improvements and wish to be compatible with development in the area. The Water agency asked about possible future impact on a main water line they have running through the Metro Park area. Ms. Welch asked if there had been any public input on the Draft EIR. Ms. Barnes explained that the only comments received to date have been fi'om the State Clearinghouse. She indicated that the City's Historic Preservation Commission may provide comments at the public heating, April 12. Ms. Welch also asked if there had been any calls regarding the BakersfieM Californian April 4 article about the proposed redevelopment project area. Ms. Barnes indicated that none had been received. Mr. Burt indicated that he is aware of some of the plans for the School District office exterior improvements and that they will be a very attractive improvement for the area. Ms. Warren asked about upcoming meetings. Ms. Barnes indicated that the April 27 meeting will cover the draft implementation plan. A Town Hall meeting is scheduled May 11, at the Boys and Gifts Club gymnasium. The Joint Public S:LREDVAREA~PAC meetings week4-5 memo.wpd Update of PAC Meetings, Week of April 5 April 13, 1999 Page 4 Hearing, scheduled for May 26, will be an important meeting to which all PAC members are encouraged to attend. Ms. Warren asked how people will be notified of the Town Hall meeting - by letter? Ms. Barnes indicted that a letter would be sent announcing the JPH as well as the Town Hall meeting. Mr. Randall emphasized the importance of showing support for the adoption of the plan and suggested that PAC members invite friends and other supporters of the redevelopment project to the May 26 meeting. There being no further statements, Mr. Randall adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M. The seventh meeting of the Project Area Committee (PAC) for Southeast Bakersfield was scheduled on Thursday, April 8. However, due to the lack of a quorum, Chairman Art Powell thanked everyone for coming and asked that the items on this agenda bc carded over to thc next scheduled meeting of April 29. Staff will continue to provide these updates as the PAC meetings progress. SSREDVAREAXPAC meetings week4-5 memo.wpd BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Develo' ~ment Department MEMORANDUM April 16, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo~k~-~ ' SUBJECT: Status of Proposed Redevelopment Project The pace is picking up on the formation of the Southeast Bakersfield and Old Town Kem-Pioneer redevelopment project areas. All the pieces are falling into place and we remain on schedule. Here is a summary of the latest developments and upcoming milestones: On April 12, the CDDA adopted relocation methods and owner participation rules for both proposed project areas, in addition to the existing downtown project area. Also on April 12, the CDDA held public heatings on the Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for each project area. Only one comment was made during the Old Town Kern-Pioneer hearing; no comments were made during the Southeast Bakersfield heating. The public comment period began March 5 and ends April 19; four written comments have been received to date. On April 15, the Planing Commission made a finding that each redevelopment plan was consistent with the general plan and recommended that the City Council approve and adopt each project area. On May 10, the CDDA is scheduled to adopt resolutions forwarding the final report on each proposed area to the City Council, make certain findings of blight, and adopt a resolution making various findings regarding low- and moderate-income housing. The Final Town Hall Meeting for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer area will be held May 11 at 6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club; a similar meeting for the Southeast Bakersfield area will be held May 13 at 6.'30PM at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. The culmination of the efforts made to date is scheduled for May 26 at 7PM. At this time, a meeting between the Council and CDDA is scheduled. The Council will be asked to, · make certain findings regarding low- and moderate-income housing,. ~ · consent to payment by the CDDA for certain public improvements, and ~ EC~_[V~.~'~~ ~CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE! Alan Tandy April 16, 1999 Page 2 · approve and make certain findings regarding the Final EIRs. The CDDA will be asked to certify the Final EIRs. At the same meeting, a Joint Public Hearing between the Council and CDDA will take place. To publicly notice the Joint Public Hearing, notices will run in the newspaper once a week beginning April 28 for four weeks. In addition, notices will be sent by first class mail to all property owners, residents, businesses, and community organizations in each proposed project area notifying them of the hearing. dl:\SSREDVAREAXProgress rpt 4-16.wpd BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 15, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Home Buyers' Expo '99 CD staff have completed most of the preparations for this year's Home Buyers' Exposition. Staff and the Community Housing Resources Board (CHRB) have received over 75 applications from real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, insurance agents and other housing industry related organizations generating approximately $16,000 in revenue. CD staff expects to fill all 90 booths on the exposition floor before the week of the event. This year the Premium financial Sponsor for the event is Energy Efficient Mortgage, with financial co- sponsors of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Bank of Stoekdale. The total dollars committed by sponsors is $14,000. The sponsorship funding is to be used for advertising for the event. An intense advertising campaign including radio, television and print media will begin over the weekend, April 10, 1999 and continue through the day of the event April 17, 1999. Advertisements will feature private industry and government assisted home ownership opportunities available to City residents, a description of the 18 seminars offered throughout the day (see attached), a schedule of entertainment and children's activities the day of the event, and, of course, the highly sought after HUD $500 down payment certificates. This is the second year the Economic and Community Development Department has coordinated the event which continues to receive a tremendous response from the community. This year's event promises to be even more successful due to a variety of changes put into place. Those changes included increasing the number of vendors booths by 25 booths to 90 booths total; obtaining direct sponsors for the event; and curtailing unnecessary costs associated with advertising by using local volunteer buyers. The Home Buyers' Expo '99 schedule is as follows: · Friday, April 16, 1999 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Vendor booth set up 5:00 p.m.; Vendor Barbecue ° Saturday, April 17, 1999 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Vendor booth set up 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Open to public HOME BUYERS EXPO '99 WORKSHOP and ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Sponsored by Energy Efficient Mortgages, Bank of Stockdale, HUD, City of Bakersfield and Community Housing Resources Board Ener~ Efficient Mortgages' Stage Class Schedule 9 - 10:30 a.m. South Band a.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mento Buru 10 a.m. How to Buy a How to Buy a A Roof Over 1:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Thee Majestics HUD Home HUD Home Your Head 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Commond Ground (Spanish) Doesn't Mean You're Covered ~ow [~uu~a Ener~ Efficient Mo~gages' Children's Pavilion Noon How to Buy a How to Buy a How ~uch HUD Home HUD Home Home ~n You Chucko the Clown-~n~m~,~n~ (Spanish) Afford? Children's Flay byre-Provid~ by Ci~ of BakersfieU Parks ~ R~rearion Colorin~ Booth- ~.c. u~o~o.~.~..~o. Coloring Contest- s.rr~ ~ Volunc~rs Face Painting ~o~d~ ~ ~,~,~e ~., F~m~ Violence 2 p.m. How to Buy a How to Buy a How ~uch ~cGruff the Crime Dog- ~o~ ~ o~ o~ Bakersfield PoliceDe~anmem ~:~ HUD Home HUD Home Home ~n You P~ting Zoo ~,ov~d~ ~ ~o ,e~ ~o,e ~.~ (Spanish) Afford? '~ump- for 'Joy" Bounce House Noah's Ark- s,o~,elling by Vern Horcensen Home Balloons- Carbajal's ~a~ial A~ Demonstration From: Stan Ford To: Alan Tandy Date: 4/16/99 12:35PM Subject: Soccer Field - Beach Park We will be re-sodding the soccer field at Beach Park early next month. The sodded area will be fenced off until it is suitable for use. Staff has contacted regular users and made arrangements to accommodate them. BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 15, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager ]~ SUBJECT: City Council Referral on Changes to the Annexation Process At the April 14th City Council Meeting, Council Member Irma Carson asked for a copy of the changes to the annexation process that were adopted by the Council on May 20, 1998. Attached are two documents: the first is an administrative report and revised annexation process report as submitted by the Urban Development Committee and the second is a memo from former Assistant City Manager, Dolores Teubner outlining for the City Council how the changes would be implemented in more detail. Members of the public have stated that staff does not following these recommendations. I disagree with that assessment. Staff has incorporated the changes adopted by the City Council to our public outreach efforts with regard to inhabited, residential annexations. Furthermore, it would be difficult for staff to vary from the process since there are no annexations in process and we have not conducted any neighborhood meetings since December of 1998. If you have any further questions, please let me know. P:\Council\Referrals\annex process changes.wpd April 15, 1999 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM JUNE 1, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FRO~DOLORES TEUBNER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE CITY'S ANNEXATION PROCESS As requested by the City Council, this is an implementation plan for making the directed changes to the City's Annexation Program, as approved by the Council at their meeting on May 20, 1998. A summary of staff's strategy for implementation accompanies each one of the approved changes below: 1. Improve and Expand functions of the hotline. Telecommunications is currently setting up the expanded hotline capabilities. Attached is a draft of the proposed structure for the hotline and the type of information that would be available. The expanded hotline should be up and running within two weeks. 2. Provide for individual noticing rather than just newspaper noticing of protest hearings. The City has developed a card notice for protest hearings which will include a map of the entire annexation area and physical description of the area. We will begin using this with the very next protest hearing for the Panama #12 annexation scheduled for June 24, 1998. All notices as well as all newsletters have always been and will continue to be sent first class mail as directed by Council. 3. Experiment with area wide resident forums before filing of the annexation. This forum would be a noticed meeting in which staff and a representative of the City Council would take comments from residents and answer questions. The results of the forum would be used in making the final determination of whether or not to file the annexation for a given area. Since we do not plan to file any annexations within the next 4 months, we have not scheduled a forum as yet. 4. Revise the numbering system used to track survey results. The previous system used numbers to track a survey by area and subarea and to minimize someone tampering with the survey results. Numbers were used rather than descriptions to reduce staff time preparing the surveys. We are now proposing a descriptive identifier which indicates basically the same information. A'n example is: Olive4/Patton- P \lmpplan annex wpd Norris/South. This indicates that it is the Olive #.4 area, the survey is coming from the sub-area of Patton Way at Norris Road on the south side. 5. Coordinate a greater number of small neighborhood meetings so that each resident has an opportunity to attend. Staff can't force residents to go to meetings or even to read the meeting invitation. However, we can insure that we hold enough meetings so that each residents has an opportunity to attend at least one. As always is the case, a person can still call the hotline and request to be invited to the next meeting or offer to host one for their particular group of friends or neighbors. We are currently using this meeting strategy in Castro and have documented that 52% of residents in the area has received at least one invitation to attend. Castro has been split down into numerous sub-areas and each meeting targets a different sub-area. Meeting notices are then sent to every property owner and registered voter within the three to four block sub-area which comes to approximately 40 to 80 notices sent for each meeting. In addition, notices are sent to all those that specifically request to attend. If the meeting is hosted in a private home, notices are also sent to those which the meeting host has requested receive a notice. 6. Hold at least one City services faire in each annexation area. Currently we have fairs scheduled for the following areas at the following locations and date: Castro ~ on Saturday, June 20, 1998 at Evergreen Elementary from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Olive #4 on Saturday, July 25, 1998 at Olive Drive Elementary School from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; and Southgate #1 on July 11, 1998 at Wayside Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. These fairs are noticed with mailed flyers to all property owners and registered vo_ters sent first class. 7. Develop an issue of Borderlines which details the process. Staff is currently preparing a standard newsletter on the annexation process which will include inserts for each individual area with specifics on actions for that area. A draft of the newsletter will be ready in two weeks. 8. Provide for no more bundling of non-contiguous areas. Staff will not combine any of the proposed areas as directed by Council. As you can see staff is.actively working on all of the recommendations and has already implemented several at this time. We would be happy to incorporate any suggestions that you may have into this implementation plan. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 1 MEETING DATE: May 20, 1998 I AGENDA SECTION: Reports I ITEM: TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED FROM: Dolores B. Teubner, Assistant City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD ~/ CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: Urban Development Committee Report No. 1-98 regarding the Annexation Process. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and approve the proposed recommendations to the annexation process. BACKGROUND: At the March 25, 1998 Council meeting, staff referred the annexation process to the Urban Development Committee for review and recommendation on how to improve the process. The Committee met on April 23, at which time they heard input from residents of various recent and proposed annexation areas. The Committee focused on methods to improve and expand the current process to include more opportunities for resident input. The attached Committee report recommends eight steps for revising the process, including individual noticing of protest hearings, providing more opportunities for residents to attend meetings and expanding the functions of the annexation hotline. Staff is already working on implementing many of these changes. DBT:jp S:\UrbDevRI3tN0 t-98-Admin May 11, 1998, 3:08PM CITY Of BAKERSFIELD URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1-98 MAY 20, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: ANNEXATION PROCESS The City Council referred the Annexation Program to the Urban Development Committee on March 25, 1998. The Committee, at its April meeting, discussed proposed changes and additions to the program. The Committee listened to input from several residents on suggestions for changes to the annexation process. There was a consensus among Committee members that the program be improved and expanded to include more opportunities for resident input. The Committee recommended the following changes: 1. Improve and expand the functions of the annexation hotline to include options for getting information on upcoming meetings, important dates, etc. 2. Provide for individual noticing of protest hearings rather than relying on newspaper ads. 3. Experiment with conducting a resident forum prior to the filing of the annexation to get input from residents and notice the forum. 4. Revise the numbering system used to track survey results. 5. Coordinate a greater number of small neighborhood meetings in each area so that each resident has an opportunity to attend a meeting-. 6. Hold at least one City services faire in each potential annexation area. URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1-98 PAGE -2- MAY 20, 1998 7. Develop an issue of Borderline which details how the annexation process works. 8. Provide for no further "bundling" of non-contiguous areas. The Committee unanimously approved these changes to the process and recommends Council approval. Respectfully submitted, Councilmember Kevin McDermott, Chair Vice-Mayor and Councilmember Randy Rowles Councilmember Patricia M. Smith DBT:jp S:\Urb-Dev-Com Rpt 1-98