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10/15/20121. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA Location: Council Chambers - City Hall Date: 10/15/2012- 1:00 PM 2.1 Approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. � Attachments 3. CRA Items 3.1 Approve the East Gateway District Five—Year Act�n Program for Fiscal Years 2012-2017. � Attachments 4. Adjourn Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Council Chambers — City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Meeting Date:10/15/2012 Approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER � �; �_,��iu u ���y�, ri '4v� li � Present: Chair/Trustee George N. Cretekos, Trustee Paul Gibson, Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Jay E. Polglaze. Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin - CRA Executive Director/Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Unapproved 1. Call to Order — Chair George N. Cretekos � �► The meeting was called to order at 1:36 p.m. at City Hall. � 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the Auqust 13, 2012 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Trustee Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2012 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. CRA Items 3.1 Approve the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Community Redevelopment Aqency Preliminary Budget and adopt Resolution 12-02. The major highlights of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 proposed preliminary budget are as follows: CRA 2012-09-0�4 Item # 1 _ Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 Tax Increment revenues decreased by $ 492,957 due largely to the elimination of the $ 417,432 Fiscal Year 2011-2012 revenue from the sale of environmental tax credits. It also reflects a decrease in Taxable Value of 1.24% in the old Downtown CRA (Downtown) and a 9.63% decrease in the expanded CRA area (East Gateway). Operating expenditures are decreased by $ 21,011, or 4%, largely due to the decrease in pass through funds for the DDB as a result of the lower assessed values and an assessment of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 operating budget expenditures. $ 75,000 has been included in the budget to fund the Blast Friday Memorandum of Agreement and $148,000 for the interim Capital Theatre support agreement. Transfers Out to various projects are as designated in the CRA Six Year Plan. The Proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Agency budget is consistent with the Six Year Plan. � Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Community Redevelopment Agency Preliminary Budget. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 12-02 was presented and read by title only. Trustee Jay Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 12-02. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Paul Gibson, Trustee Doreen Hock- DiPolito, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Jay E. Polglaze. "Nays": None. 3.2 Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Development Board (DDB� to provide personnel, administrative and management services during Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $63,724 and refund the CRA tax increment fee of $136,709 and authorize the aparoariate officials to execute same. Florida Statutes 163.387 requires all taxing authorities, which includes the DDB, to make an annual appropriation in an amount equal to the incremental increase in the ad valorem revenue within the CRA area. The DDB's increment payment is $136,709 according to the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's office. In a spirit of cooperation to further the downtown redevelopment plan, the CRA Trustees CRA 2012-09-04 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 executed the first Interlocal Agreement in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 to provide personnel, administrative and management services to the DDB and to refund the difference between the increment payment and the management fee. This is the twelfth fiscal year that the CRA would enter into the agreement. Pursuant to Florida Statute 163.01, the CRA and DDB can enter into an agreement in which the DDB agrees to perForm certain responsibilities and functions including funding projects and programs consistent with the downtown redevelopment plan. The intent of this agreement is for the DDB and the CRA to work collaboratively on projects and programs that further downtown goals and objectives. The management of the DDB by CRA staff enables the CRA and the DDB to utilize the public dollars more efficiently. The agreement also outlines the DDB's commitment to financially support the construction, operation and maintenance of the boat slips, docks, boardwalk, promenade and related facilities that were constructed on the Downtown Waterfront. The DDB has made yearly contributions of $50,000 since April 2007. Due to the economy, the City determined that it was not in the best interest of the � City and the taxpayers to borrow funds for construction of the boat slips. Instead, the City paid for the majority of the construction costs from City reserves. Any of the annual DDB contribution not needed for operations of the boat slips will be used to reimburse the City for the cost of construction. The intent of the DDB is to contribute up to $50,000 a year for 10 years for a total not to exceed $500,000. The DDB shall pay the CRA $63,724 for the services agreed to in the Interlocal Agreement. The DDB approved the Interlocal Agreement at their meeting on August 1, 2012. Trustee Paul Gibson moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Development Board (DDB) to provide personnel, administrative and management services during Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $63,724 and refund the CRA tax increment fee of $136,709 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3.3 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 in the amount of $149,043.67 to underwrite the cost of additional Community Policing Services by the Clearwater Police Department in the East Gateway CRA District, pursuant to the East Gateway Five-Year Action Program and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The CRA approved the East Gateway District Five-Year Action Program on May 13, 2008. The Action Program responded to public input on the issues of drug CRA 2012-09-0�4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 dealing, prostitution and street crime by including an action item for increased police presence and crime reduction within the East Gateway District. An allowable funding source of this action item is the use of CRA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. Florida Statues allows for the use of TIF funds for community policing innovations in Community Redevelopment Areas. The CRA and Clearwater Police Department have reached an agreement on a proposed scope of services and terms as delineated in the Interlocal Agreement. Included in the scope is the delineation of specific, measurable crime reduction targets by which to monitor the success of the initiative as well as providing clear language required by statute assuring that the resources are applied to the CRA/East Gateway area. Funding will be from the CRA East Gateway Project account (388-94849). CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin said Community Policing Services is an operating � expenditure allowance under Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, as long as services are expended within the CRA area. Economic Development and Housing Director Geri Campos Lopez said the CRA will fund two officers. Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 in the amount of $149,043.67 to underwrite the cost of additional Community Policing Services by the Clearwater Police Department in the East Gateway CRA District, pursuant to the East Gateway Five-Year Action Program and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3.4 Approve relocation build out assistance loan-to-grant for Blue Dahlia Marketplace, in conjunction with their desire to move from the 409 Cleveland Street buildinq, as a result of the City acquisition of said premises for the Capi1 Theatre use, to 410 Cleveland Street and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The Blue Dahlia Marketplace is being displaced from their current location as a result of the incorporation of the 409 Cleveland Street building into the Capital Theatre. The owner has entered discussions with CRA staff concerning a retail assistance grant to underwrite the build out cost of 1000 sq. ft. +/- in the 410 Cleveland Street building, in exchange for a lease rate from the landlord consistent with her ability to pay. Build out assistance is estimated to be $ 25,000. The landlord and tenant have agreed to a lease term of at least five (5) years to assure a continued retail presence. CRA 2012-09-04 4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 CRA staff support the request, as Blue Dahlia Marketplace has been a pioneer retail establishment in the Cleveland Street District redevelopment strategy, and its continued operation in the Cleveland Street district is facilitative of the redevelopment strategy of the CRA. However, due to current economic conditions, the business is unable to meet commercial lease rates and CRA build out assistance will allow a lease rate supportable for the five-year term. The premises to be occupied by the Blue Dahlia is a carve-out from the space to be renovated for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the contractor is willing to phase and build out the Blue Dahlia space to facilitate occupancy on, or before, November I, 2012 as requested by Ruth Eckerd Hall. Staff seeks CRA Board approval for the contractor to undertake build out for the Blue Dahlia space, and to reimburse the contractor for approved work completed, due to the unusual circumstances. Funds would be from CRA Retail Attraction and Assistance Fund. - Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito declared a conflict and abstained from voting. Trustee Paul Gibson moved to approve relocation build out assistance loan-to-grant for Blue Dahlia Marketplace, in conjunction with their desire to move from the 409 Cleveland Street building, as a result of the City acquisition of said premises for the Capitol Theatre use, to 410 Cleveland Street and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously; Trustee Hock-DiPolito abstained from voting. 3_5 Provide direction concerninq the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce request for a relocation build out assistance grant in conjunction with their move from the Lokey Building, 401 Cleveland Street, to new leased premises at 410- 412 Cleveland Street. The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for relocation build out assistance to facilitate their relocation from 401 Cleveland Street, to a new headquarters location at 401 Cleveland Street. The landlord has agreed to a reduced rental structure for the Chamber, but will not provide build out. The Chamber seeks CRA assistance in funding the build out. Staff seeks direction on whether to assist the Chamber, and if so, in what amount and from what source of funds. Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito declared a conflict and abstained from voting. CRA 2012-09-0�4 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 In response to questions, CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin said the CRA has a retail attraction assistance program for property owners relocating a business in the CRA. The CRA also provides relocation assistance for restaurants and technology companies. Since the property owner of the Blue Dahlia is not participating, a Promissory Note from the Blue Dahlia Marketplace owner for a five-year lease has been provided to the City. Mr. Irwin said build out assistance for the Chamber is estimated at $50,000 maximum. Trustee Hock-DiPolito said the estimated build out cost for the Blue Dahlia will be approximately $17,000 and the Chamber's estimate is approximately $67,000. The City Attorney said Trustee Hock Di-Polito's firm has been providing services pro bono; the firm will not be doing the work. Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce President Bob Clifford said the Chamber wishes to remain in Downtown and will be investing an additional $35,000 to $50,000 for interior renovations. The Blue Dahlia is expected to be working from the new � location on November 1, 2012 and the Chamber on December 1, 2012. The Chamber's current lease agreement is for five years with two two-year extensions. Mr. Clifford said the Chamber allows the Downtown Merchants Association, Clearwater Economic Development, Clearwater Arts Alliance, and the Capitol Theater to use the Meeting Room at no charge. In response to a question, Mr. Irwin said the CRA is not establishing a build out assistance program for non-profits. The request before the Trustees is specific to the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. Staff would bring individual cases to the CRA for further consideration. A concern was expressed regarding participating in a discussion after one has recused themselves; it was suggested that council rules be amended to disallow discussion after abstaining from voting. Staff was directed to issue a matching grant for the Chamber, 50:50, with the CRA's contribution not to exceed $50,000. There was consensus to pursue a 5-year lease if a 10-year lease is not possible. Trustee Jay Polglaze moved to approve a relocation build out assistance grant for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously; Trustee Hock-DiPolito abstained from voting. Trustee Paul Gibson moved to approve a grant agreement that includes an unsecured non-recourse note; a 5-year term, to the extent the landlord is unwilling to go longer; a 50:50 match on all expenditures with CRA contribution not to exceed $50,000; and CRA 2012-09-04 6 Item # 1 amortization over the 5-year term. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously; Trustee Hock-DiPolito abstained from voting. 4. 5. Other Business — None. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. Attest City Clerk ► Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 CRA 2012-09-04 7 Item # 1 Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Council Chambers — City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the East Gateway District Five-Year Action Program for Fiscal Years 2012-2017. SUMMARY: Meeting Date:10/15/2012 In 2002, the East Gateway District (District) was established as part of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The expansion of the CRA was viewed as a strategic approach to revitalize the East Gateway neighborhood, leverage public-private partnerships for economic development and housing, achieve stability in residential and business areas, and increase redevelopment potential. In 2004, the East Gateway Character District was created through amendments to the Clearwater powntown Redevelopment Plan. The CRA Board adopted the East Gateway District Five-Year Action Program for Fiscal Year 2007-2012 on May 13, 2008. This action program ended on September 30, 2012. Because of the continuing needs of the District and the momentum that CRA/city staff and programs have created, staff recommends that a new East Gateway District Five-Year Action Program is approved and implemented for Fiscal Years 2012-2017. The proposed East Gateway District Five-Year Action Program includes action items that were: 1) Identified in the East Gateway Vision Plan, which was approved by the CRA Board in January 2012; 2) Proposed by the East Gateway Task Force, which is comprised of staff from various city departments; 3) Recommended by members of the East Gateway Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG); and 4) Included in the original Five-Year Action Program and remain relevant for the upcoming five fiscal years. There are eight overarching Goals and strategies for implementation purposes: �oal 1: District Development �oal 2: Create a Vibrant Market �oal 3: Zone I(West Commercial Anchor) �oal 4: Zone II (Corridor Development) �oal 5: Zone III (Open Space) �oal 6: Zone IV (Festival Core) �oal 7: Branding Strategy �oal 8: Policy/Recommendations Cover Memo Item # 2 The vast majority of the action items will be accomplished with existing operational resources and department budgets. The following action items represent cost items whose funding has been identified: Action Item 1.1: Additional Community Policing Presence (CRA) Action Item 1.7: Sidewalk Improvements (ENG Annual Sidewalk Program) Action Item 1.13: Fa4ade & Building Lot Improvement Program (CDBG) Action Item 2.4: Marketing Brochure (CRA) Action Item 2.16: Multicultural Celebrations (CRA) Action Item 2.21: Farmers Markets (CRA) Action Item 4.3: Public Forums for Streetscape Phase III (CRA) Action Item 7.1: Branding Consultant (CRA) Action Item 7.2: Public Forums for Branding Strategy (CRA) The East Gateway Stakeholder Advisory Group met on September 27, 2012 and supported the proposed East Gateway Five-Year Action Program for Fiscal Years 2012-2017. The focus for the first fiscal year will be the review and update of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan; the next phase of the sidewalk construction; the continued community policing presence and outreach to the businesses; completion of an additional fa�ade project; and assistance with the successful launch of the Clearwater Gateway Farmers Market. Review Approval: 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) Assistant Ciry Manager 5) City Manager 6) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 2 EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 � � •• # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR P'°`RTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Two Officers Two additonal officers (Ofc. Long and Ofc. McMullen) FY12/13: $149,043.27 Continue to provide a more visible community have been assigned to the Downtown Bike Team (DBT). 1.1 policing presence within the East Gateway Major Slaughter CPD Two additional officers assigned to the ONGOING Projected FY13/14: $152,352 CRA Sgt. Connor attends the monthly BNA meetings. The neighborhood. Downtown Bike Team Projected FY14/15: $155,734 CPD is producing monthly and yearly performance Projected FY15/16: $159,192 Projected FY16/17: $162,726 reports. Business visits to discuss safety Implement the "Park, Walk and Talk" program Department This action item will be implemented by the DBT, the �'Z with businesses in the District. Sgt. Squitieri CPD concerns and address vulnerable FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources gudget Liason Team, as well as patrol officers. areas Tip411 supports law enforcement in effectively engaging the public. Community notification systems include crime 1.3 Promote Tip411 program to East Gateway Sgt. Connor CPD Business owners and residents aware FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources Department alerts and anonymous tips. Tip411 will be promoted by businesses and residents. of the Tip411 program and its benefits Budget the Liaison team during community meetings, HOA meetings, and by zone officers during Park, Walk, and Talk. Contact East Gateway neighborhood groups CPD will instruct how to develop an information sharing 1.4 and assist in the creation of a neighborhood Sgt. Squitieri CPD Neighborhood crime watch FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources Department network, posting of signs, and utilizing the Citizen crime watch group. Budget Observer program, Tip411, and other crime mapping tools available to citizens. Continue City Administration discussions with Reduced impact to East Gateway the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen to Bill Horne CM Department 1.5 address impact of operations to the East Ekaterini Gerakios EDH neighborhood / Discussions with SVdP FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources gudget Gateway neighborhood. about moving feeding hours Review street lighting conditions for greater Sgt. Squiteri CPD New CPTED lightning analysis and Department 1.6 coverage, added safety, and improved Paul Bertels ENG appropriate actions FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources gudget First CPTED analysis was completed in 2008. appearance. The following sidewalk projects were completed in FY11- Continue improvements of sidewalks with poor Annual 12: Evergreen (east side, from Drew to Cleveland), Level of service / needs analysis / Hillcrest (both sides from Drew to Laura), and Park Street pedestrian levels of service and implement Scott Rice ENG Sidewalk 1.7 Public feedback / Project development ONGOING Existing Operational Resources (north side from Highland to Gulf to Bay). Additional projects to resolve issues affecting levels of Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Program service. and construction Budget streets will be identified for new sidewalk construction through the combined input of the community and the City's Engineering Dept. CD The �NA encourages residents and businesses to report � cod�violations. PD and EDH also report issues to Shelby � Continue emphasis on code compliance Terry Teunis Code sweep every other year and Department Sch�r, the downtown and East Gateway Code activities and enforcement of existing code Shelby Schaar PLD Weekly neighborhood inspections ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget Enfo�cement Inspector. Citizen Code Compliance requirements. Han�ook to be posted on city's website (English and Spar�sh). S � m � m EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Assess code violation trends and make Identify proper approach for commercial vs. residential Terry Teunis PLD Annual assessment and Department violations. Thank-You Notes will be mailed to property 1.9 recommendations to resolve issues, including Ekaterini Gerakios EDH recommendations ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget owners who have improved their site. Approach repeat costs and funding sources. offenders and discuss findings. Assess options for relocating dumpsters to the 1.10 rear or side of buildings (where feasible) and Earl Gloster SW Alternative locations, enclosure costs ONGOING TBD TBD explore possibility of changing the ordinance John Pittman to bring every property up to the current code. Continue implementing the awareness Awareness campaign using door SW During the campaigns, bilingual door hangers will be campaign on the availability of black barrels Earl Gloster SW 1.11 and recycling bins to City Solid Waste Robin Gomez AUD hangers or flyers distributed to East AS NEEDED Existing Operational Resources Department delivered to East Gateway residences with information on customers in East Gateway. Gateway homes and businesses Budget availabilty of barrels and bins to all City residents. Partner with the HOC to continue education to The HOC distributes the TenanYs Handbook (Gulf Coast East Gateway Hispanic residents Bilingual brochure, community Department Legal Services, Inc.) to inform the community on the 1.12 �landlord/tenant laws, property maintenance, Ekaterini Gerakios EDH information sessions ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget various nuances/obligations related to renting, evictions, etc.) etc. Continue promoting the East Gateway Fa�ade and Building Lot Improvement Program that UNTIL Fa�ade program was adopted in March 2009. Three 1.13 offers design and financial assistance to Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Updated program guide, loan-to-grant DEPLETION OF Funding for three additional CDBG projects have been completed (1390 GTB, 1454 GTB, eligible commercial properties in the district agreement, application, brochure FUNDS projects (up to $35,000 each) and Nature's Food Patch). commercial corridors. Continue to market housing assistance Completion of Country Club Department 1.14 programs in an effort to increase the rate of Geri Lopez EDH Townhomes and participation at ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget homeownership in the East Gateway. programs like HOPE Expo Continue review of "best practices" of other Recommendations, fiscal impact and Fa�ade program is being implemented. New sidewalks 1.15 communities for improving neighborhood Ekaterini Gerakios EDH funding source, as applicable ONGOING Existing Operational Resources CRA are being constructed. Explore a mural arts district conditions and business development. concept with the assistance of the community. Coordinate with organizations that provide Identify Pinellas organizations that services to the homeless to develop strategies EDH address/serve the homeless in Department Ekaterini Gerakios attends the Homeless Leadership 1.16 to address impact of operations to the East Ekaterini Gerakios Pp Clearwater and develop partnerships ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget Board meetings on a monthly basis. Gateway neighborhood, as part of the City's for strategy development and _ homeless initiative. implementation D 1�� Acquire parcels as available (or needed) to � 7 support redevelopment and/or vision plan Eka erin Gerakios EDH TBD ONGOING Existing Operational Resources CRA � recommendations. � 5 � m � m N EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 . . . . $� ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Assist businesses in establishing a merchants' Business owners to become organized Department 2'� association. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH to promote business interests of the FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources gudget District Continue maintaining a list of vacant, List of candidate properties for underutilized, and for-sale properties in East acquisition / Partner with Pinellas Department 2'Z Gatewa for use in identif in and romotin Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Count Pro ert A raiser's Office / ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gud et Y Y 9 p 9 Y P Y pP 9 opportunities for redevelopment. Partner with real estate agencies Partner with the Clearwater Regional Chamber Further analysis of visitor demand and Department 2.3 of Commerce to promote the East Gateway Ekaterini Gerakios EDH better understanding of the existing ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget District to tourists. retail base Create and distribute marketing brochure Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Potentially include schedule of city improvements in the 2.4 promoting the businesses in the District and getsy Clement pC Marketing brochure FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources CRA brochure. conveying the neighborhood's assets. Explore options to expand transportation from Geri Lopez Discussions and partnership with 2.5 the beach and Downtown to the East Gateway Ekaterini Gerakios EDH PSTA and Jolley Trolley FY16-17 Funding needs to be identified TBD District. Continue outreach and communications getsy Clement PC strategy to increase resident, business and Strategy to identify community Department 2's organization involvement in the revitalization Ekaterini Gerakios EDH contacts and methods of outreach ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget Include media outreach to Hispanic population. effort. Robin Gomez AUD Establish relationships with local banks to Alternative funding assistance / Department As the economy/market improves, look for alternative 2.7 identify alternative financing options to assist Ekaterini Gerakios EDH finance options ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget funding assistance. East Gateway businesses. Research opportunities to leverage Department 2.8 culture/arts to encourage sustainable business Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Promotion of "cottage industries" ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget activities in the East Gateway. Conduct regular business visits to maintain a pulse on the East Gateway business Department 2.9 environment and offer timely advocacy and Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Three business visits per month ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget other assistance for business expansions and improvements. � Consolidate/reconcile all demographic/retail D � data into an online database that can be Department °' 2�� accessed easily by partners, retailers, brokers, Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Online database FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources gudget City[�JA. � and citizens. � Ekaterini Gerakios EDH ' Use social media to promote the East Facebook, Twitter, texting, City's Department Deve�op a direct link to a more friendly City website for 2.11 Betsy Clement PC ONGOING Existing Operational Resources Gateway District. Robin Gomez AUD `Nebsite en Espanol, EG website, etc. Budget Spar�sh speakers. (www.myclearwater.com/espanol) 5 � m � m w EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE There is a need for higher level of service due to Assign a resource person in the Planning propensity of non-conforming properties in the East Dedicated Planning staff that will help 2 �2 Department to assist applicants with projects Mark Parry PLD potential East Gateway applicants with ONGOING Existing Operational Resources Department Gateway and relative inexperience of applicants in the in East Gateway through the permitting Budget development review process. Mark Parry and Scott process. navigating the permitting process. Kurleman have been assigned as the dedicated PLD staff to assist potential East Gateway applicants. Provide quarterly briefings to "front line" staff of the Planning Department and Building Division and members of the Building Plan Quarterly briefings are being held with PLD and Building EDH Quarterly briefings during BPRC ONGOING Department 2.13 Review Committee (BPRC) to increase Ekaterini Gerakios PLD meetings QUARTERLY Existing Operational Resources gudget Plans Review Committee (BPRC). In 2012, they were awareness of the East Gateway vision and held on March 21, June 13, and September 19. forge effective partnerships in the revitalization effort. Facilitate permitting and BTR processes for Gina Clayton Bilingual brochures or checklists, Department 2.14 Spanish-speaking property and business Ekaterini Gerakios PLD EDH availability of interpreters, etc. ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget owners. Develop a strategy for business recruitment Business mix to support resident and Department 2.15 using guidance from the Vision Plan Market Ekaterini Gerakios EDH business needs in the East Gateway ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget Analysis. Hold multicultural celebrations and other 2.16 special events that strive to support local Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Organize and hold at least one event ONGOING $5,000 CRA businesses and create more foot traffic in the PR per year Per Year District. Partner with local and regional businesses and organizations and connect the non-Hispanic Partnerships with HOC, HBIF, local Department 2.17 businesses and consumers with the Hispanic Ekaterini Gerakios EDH businesses ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget market (and vice versa). Identify leaders in the Hispanic community to 2 � 8 get direct input and assist in promoting broad Ekaterini Gerakios EDH TBD ONGOING Existing Operational Resources Department and effective participation in the revitalization Robin Gomez AUD Budget effort. Explore options with Main Library to offer garbara Pickell LIB Department 2.19 programs of interest to East Gateway Hispanic Ekaterini Gerakios EDH TBD ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget residents. 2�D Research the potential of pop-up retail stores. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Feasibility analysis FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources Department y Budget v � Partner with the InterCultural Advocacy � 2� Institute for the creation of a Farmers Market Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Farmers Market weekly event ONGOING Up to $2,500 in FY12-13 CRA ? in the District. � c a m 5 � m � m A EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 • , • � � � •- # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Actively seek development partnerships for Geri Lopez EDH Department 3.1 utilization of the former Economy Inn and Ekaterini Gerakios PLD TBD ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget CarPro sites. Target firms in the medical and/or technology List of target companies / Business Department 3.2 industries to accomplish strategic and vision Ekaterini Gerakios EDH visits ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget plan recommendations. 3.3 Review and potentially revise parking Gina Clayton PLD FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources Department requirements for "walkable" communities. Budget Continue communication with UMA over their Department 3.4 long-term needs regarding parking and Ekaterini Gerakios EDH ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget program growth. Coordinate with Nature's Food Patch for List of target companies / Department 3.5 recruitment of complementary businesses. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Coordination with local property ONGOING Existing Operational Resources gudget owners with vacant storefronts Assemble current block property owners to 3.6 discuss current and future utilization, leases, Ekaterini Gerakios EDH FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources CRA and tenant opportunities for a parking facility. � (D � � N 5 � m � m � EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 • � • •- ��- � •- �' # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Hire a consultant to design Phase III of the As of October 2012, $2M has been allocated for FY16- 4.1 Cleveland Street Streetscape Project within Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Streetscape design TBD TBD Penny for 17. On 09/27/12, SAG recommended that every year City the East Gateway. ENG Pinellas III Council reevaluate Penny for Pinellas III priorities and schedule. Engage the Engineering Department for Scott Rice ENG Department 4.2 assistance with portions of the Streetscape III Ekaterini Gerakios EDH TBD TBD Existing Operational Resources gudget design. Conduct public meeting(s) for community input Department 4.3 on desired characteristics of the streetscape Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Community forum TBD Existing Operational Resources gudget (aesthetics, function, workability). Conduct a district-wide parking study to identify existing and long-term parking needs Department 4.4 and methods for accommodating parking Scott Rice ENG Parking study TBD Existing Operational Resources gudget demand (e.g., centralized parking and payment in lieu of program). Complete right-of-way survey to determine Department 4.5 frontage parcel impacts to parking and other Tom Mahony ENG Survey TBD Existing Operational Resources gudget access issues. � (D � � N 5 � m � m rn EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 • � • •- -• # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR P'0`RTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE 5.1 Analyze the Stevenson Creek drainage basin. Ed Chesney ENG Easement jurisdiction and initial FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources Department feasibility study Budget Conduct public involvement forum(s) to thoroughly develop programmatic Department 5'Z opportunities and activities desired to be Ekaterini Gerakios EDH Community feedback FY14-15 Existing Operational Resources gudget included in the open space network. Identify opportunities and costs for creating Analysis, findings and more green space and recreational facilities in PR recommendations including fiscal Department 5.3 the East Gatewa e. ri hts-of-wa Felicia Leonard ENG im act and fundin source, as FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources gud et Y� 9�, 9 Y, p 9 9 community garden, gazebo). applicable Operational, maintenance 5.4 Develop site plan. TBD EDH understanding, funding sources, and TBD TBD TBD Pending on feasibility and availability of funding. implementation schedule 5.5 Construct open space improvements. TBD EDH TBD TBD TBD TBD Pending on feasibility and availability of funding. Discuss connectivity between the East Paul Bertels ENG 5.6 Gateway District - Glen Oaks Park - Country Kevin Dunbar PR FY13-14 TBD TBD Drew Street and Court Street are under the jurisdiction of Club Golf Course with FDOT. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH FDOT. � (D � � N 5 � m � m � EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 . • , � � •- # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS DEPARTMENTS COMPLETION SOURCE Survey public realm to determine City right-of- Department 6.1 way boundaries and frontage parcel impacts Tom Mahony ENG Right-of-way survey FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources gudget to parking. 6.2 Identify vacant parcels for event parking. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH List of potential sites for parking FY14-15 Existing Operational Resources Department partnerships Budget 6.3 Identify location(s) for future development of Ekaterini Gerakios EDH List of potential sites for parking FY14-15 Existing Operational Resources Department an iconic feature. partnerships Budget Project is expected to create marketplace opportunities. Proposed reduction from 4 lanes to 2 and increased Build street infrastructure to support hosting ENG landscaping along the sidewalks. Project can be part of 6.4 future community events. Ekaterini Gerakios EDH TBD FY16-17 TBD TBD Streetscape Phase III or brought forward separately. Plan redevelopment with adequate infrastructure to support community events with power, structure, communications sound and support. � (D � � N 5 � m � m � # ACTION ITEM COORDINATOR P'0`RTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS Solicit and contract with a branding design 7.1 consultant to create strategy, marketing Ekaterini Gerakios EDH approach, and graphics. 7 Z Engage the community in the branding Ekaterini Gerakios process. 7 3 Explore renaming of Gulf to Bay Blvd. to Ekaterini Gerakios reflect brand, place & community core values. r=r � � � N ��]:I EDH PC DELIVERABLE Contract with consultant Press release, community forums Naming concepts/suggestions EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS COMPLETION SOURCE FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources CRA Complement and enhance the vision created in the master plan. FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources Department Identify constraints and opportunities unique to the East Budget Gateway District. FY15-16 Existing Operational Resources Department Budget D N 3 � (D 7 � c 3 a m 5 � m � m � # I ACTION ITEM 8 � Review and update the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. 8 Z Draft overlay district concept for the Cleveland/Gulf to Bay corridor. Implement code revisions/modifications to 8.3 support appropriate signage and display graphics. 8 4 Investigate the option of a form-based code for the East Gateway District. Update the East Gateway community on code 8.5 changes/revisions and recommendations from the Business Task Force. r=r (D � � N COORDINATOR PARTICIPATING DELIVERABLE DEPARTMENTS Gina Clayton Geri Lopez Gina Clayton Geri Lopez Gina Clayton Gina Clayton Gina Clayton LIST OF ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS: AUD - City Auditor East Gateway BNA - Business & Neighbors Association BTR - Business Tax Receipt CPD - Police Department Community CRA - Redevelopment Agency Community CDBG - Development Block Grant Economic EDH - Development & Housing Department PLD Updated Downtown Redevelopment EDH Plan PLD EDH PLD PLD PLD Overaly District concept Code revisions/modications EAST GATEWAY DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR ACTION PROGRAM FY 2012-2017 PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT FUNDING STATUS COMPLETION SOURCE Update the Downtown Redevelopment Plan with regard Department to the East Gateway to address the concepts contained FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources gudget `^'ith the East Gateway Vision Plan. This could include revisions to prohibited uses, development potential and design guidelines. FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources Department Revie�w code-related impediments to redevelopment such Budget as 25 /o rule, change of use, parking requirements, etc. FY12-13 Existing Operational Resources Department Budget Address the relationship between building facades and Formed-based code FY13-14 Existing Operational Resources Department the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in Budget relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. Updates to EG stakeholders AS NEEDED Existing Operational Resources Department Budget ENG _ Engineering Department EG - East Gateway Florida FDOT - Department of Transportation HOC - Hispanic Outreach Center LIB - Library System Public PC - Communications Department Planning & PLD - Development Department PR - Parks & Recreation Department SAG - East Gateway Stakeholder Advisory Group SW - Solid Waste Department UMA - Ultimate Medical Academy D v 3 3 m � � c 3 a m 5 � m � m Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 To increase police presence, explore the feasibility of additional police patrols in East Gateway. S.1 Lt. Steffens PD YES Sgt. Young Install street lighting to eliminate identified dark spots in East Gateway. Paul Bertels ENG YES Explore interest in a business crime watch organization in East Gateway. S.5 EDH NO Develop a strategy to address the incompatibility of the soup kitchen with residential and business uses in East S.6 Gateway (e.g., potential relocation). Tammy Vrana EDH YES Review new development and infrastructure projects in East Gateway relative to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines to promote safe places that discourage criminal activity. Gina Clayton PLN S.7 Mike Quillen ENG NO Sgt. Stewart PD ID # Action Item I Action Item Participating I Work Plan Research the feasibility of assigning a resource person in the Building Division to B_1 (a) assist applicants with projects in East James Wagner DNS NO Gateway through the permitting process. Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Provide quarterly briefings to "front line" staff of the Planning Department and Building Division and members of the B.1 (b) Building Plans Review Committee (BPRC) Tammy Vrana EDH YES to increase awareness of the East Gateway vision and forge effective partnerships in the revitalization effort. Create and distribute an informational guide to navigating the City's sign B.2 regulations. Gina Clayton PC NO Conduct regular business visits to maintain a pulse on the East Gateway B 4 business environment, and to offer timely Tammy Vrana EDH YES advocacy and other assistance for business expansions and improvements. Hold educational seminars on Code B 6 standards and regulations and programs Kevin Garriott DNS NO oriented to the business community. EDH - • • • • • • � • • - ID # Action Item Action Item Participating Work Plan Coordinator De artments Pre ared? Develop an awareness campaign on the availability of black barrels and recycling SW N.1 bins to City solid waste customers in East Earl Gloster PC YES Gatewa . Develop and promote a fa�ade and building lot improvement program that offers design and financial assistance to Tammy Vrana EDH YES eligible commercial properties in East Gatewa . Identify policies and programs implemented in other communities that N.3 have been successful in improving Tammy Vrana EDH NO aesthetic conditions in business and residential areas. Enforce existing code requirements that N.4 pertain to the appearance of vacant Dan Bates DNS NO = buildings (e.g., prohibited coverings on windows . Install trash receptacles in the public right- of-way in locations where littering is a Earl Gloster SW NO recurring problem. Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Design and build a distinctive gateway feature at the "Five Points" intersection EDH (Gulf-to-Bay Drive, Highland Avenue and Tammy Vrana ENG YES � Court Street) that celebrates the identity of PR the East Gateway and Cleveland Street districts of the CRA. Coordinate with organizations that provide services to the chronically homeless to develop strategies to reduce the N.7 significant physical impacts of this Tammy Vrana EPpH NO population on residential and business areas in East Gateway. Identify the need for recreational facilities in East Gateway or ways to make N$ playgrounds near East Gateway more Felicia Leonard PR NO accessible to users. ENG ID # Action Item Action Item Participating Work Plan Coordinator De artments Pre ared? Create and maintain an inventory of vacant, underutilized and for-sale properties in East Gateway for use in E=� identifying and promoting opportunities for Tammy Vrana EDH YES redevelopment (e.g., land assembly). Identify opportunities and constraints relative to redevelopment in East Gateway E.2 and develop recommendations to resolve Tammy Vrana P�N NO issues and capitalize on assets. Create and distribute brochure on business-related programs available to E-3 East Gateway businesses (also see H.1). Tammy Vrana EDH YES Develop an outreach and communications EDH strategy to increase resident, business E.4 Tammy Vrana DNS YES = and organization involvement in the revitalization effort. PC Prepare a comparative analysis of code violations from 1999 to present and E.5 identify methods to resolve issues (e.g., Dan Bates DNS NO Abandoned/Vacant/ Foreclosure Properties Pilot Pro ram . Publicize and encourage use of the City's housing assistance programs to increase E.8 the rate of homeownership in East Mike Holmes EDH NO Gateway. Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1� Coordinate with local and regional Hispanic business organizations to identify H.1 Partnering opportunities that serve to Tammy Vrana EDH NO connect non-Hispanic businesses and consumers with the Hispanic market. Translate the business programs brochure H.2 (referred to in E.3) in Spanish and Tammy Vrana PC NO distribute to His anic businesses. Include the Hispanic media (print and broadcast) as part of the public outreach H.3 and communications strategy for the Joelle Castelli EDH NO neighborhood revitalization effort (also see E.4 . Continue regular coordination with East Gateway stakeholder organizations, such as YWCA Hispanic Outreach Center, gecky Melendez DNS H.4 CHIP and religious organizations, to Tammy Vrana EDH NO promote broad and effective participation in the revitalization effort. Continue to publicize Library programs oriented to Hispanic adults, such as H.5 computer classes, home buying seminars Joelle Castelli PC NO = and reading clubs, in existing City Spanish publications and on community bulletin boards. Continue to publicize the Contract Instructor Program administered by the Parks and Recreation Department in H.6 existing City Spanish publications and on Felicia Leonard PC NO community bulletin boards to expand program offerings of interest to Hispanic residents. Hold multicultural celebrations and other special events that strive to include long- EDH H.7 time East Gateway residents as well as Tammy Vrana PR NO newcomers to the neighborhood. DNS Item # 2 New Hires Two additional officers assigned to First Year: $127,444 the CPR West Team. 4th Qtr 08 Subsequent Years: CRA $113,192 Overtime: $290,819 Equipment/Installation: CDBG + Lighting inventory, cost estimate 4th Qtr 08 �25,623 Streetlight and installation Monthly Rental: Fund $520 Meet with businesses to gauge Existing Operational Department interest. With sufficient interest, hold TBD Resources Budget an organizational meeting. Identify Pinellas organizations that address/serve the homeless in 2nd Qtr 08 Clearwater and attend at least of 3rd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department one organizational meeting per 4th Qtr 08 Resources Budget quarter. Develop partnerships for 2009 strategy development and im lementation. Establish procedure to ensure private and public projects are 3rd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department reviewed by City staff with CPTED Resources Budget training. Deliverable I Completion Dedicated building division staff that will help potential East Gateway Completed applicants in navigating the permitting process. Impact Existing Operational Resources Funding Department Budget Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 2 Quarterly briefings at staff and BPRC meetings 2nd Qtr 08 3rd Qtr 08 4th Qtr 08 2009 Brochure distributed at the Planning counter, BPRC meetings, with Business License applications and 4th Qtr 08 during business visits for the fa�ade proqram. Four business visits per month � Ongoing Conduct two seminars per year in conjunction with regular community 4th Qtr 08 meetings. Existing Operational Resources Existing Operational Resources Production: $500 Existing Operational Resources Existing Operational Resources Department Budget Department Budget + CRA Department Budget Department Budget Completion Funding Deliverable Impact Timeframe Source Awareness campaign using door Existing Operational Department hangers or flyers distributed to East 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget Gateway homes and businesses. Production: $1,000 Program Guide / Application / A/E Improvements: $75,000 CDBG Design Services Solicitation / 3rd Qtr 08 Brochure / Business Visits Design Svcs: $20,000 CRA White paper with findings, Existing Operational Department recommendations, fiscal impact and 4th Qtr 08 Resources Budget funding source, as applicable. Ongoing Code enforcement activities + Enforcement + Existing Operational Department sweep of East Gateway 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget Sweep Additional trash receptacles in litter 2nd Qtr 08 Existing Operational PSTA & hot spots. Resources SW Dept Attachment number 1 \nPage 1� Item # 2 Design Charrette Design Plans On Hold $1,500,000 Penny for Construction Documents Pinellas "2" Construction Identify Pinellas organizations that address/serve the homeless in 1st Qtr 08 Clearwater and attend at least of 2nd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department one organizational meeting each 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget quarter. Develop partnerships for 4th Qtr 08 strategy development and 2009 implementation. Analysis, findings and recommendations including fiscal Existing Operational Department impact and funding source, as 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget applicable. Completion Funding Deliverable Impact Timeframe Source List of candidate properties for acquisition / assembly / Ongoing Existing Operational Department redevelopment potential Resources Budget Assessment with findings, Existing Operational Department recommendations, fiscal impact and 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget funding source, as applicable. Existing Operational Business programs brochure 3rd Qtr 08 Resources CRA Production: $500 Strategy to identify community Existing Operational contacts, methods of outreach (e.g., 3rd Qtr 08 Resources CRA newsletters) and frequency of public Production: $1,000 meetin s 2 er ear . er ear Assessment of code violation trends and recommendations to resolve Existing Operational Department issues, including costs and funding 4th Qtr 08 Resources Budget source. Distribution of existing City housing brochure and one housing Ongoing / Existing Operational Department presentation per year in conjunction 2nd Qtr 08 Resources Budget with regular community meetings. Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 2 Identify organizations with chapters 3rd Qtr 08 in Pinellas and attend one 4th Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department organizational meeting every 2009 Resources Budget quarter. See E.3 deliverable 3rd Qtr 08 Included in E.3 Department Budget See E.4 deliverable 3rd Qtr 08 Included in E.4 Department Budget 1 st Qtr 08 Attend CHIP Meetings 2nd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department Meet with HOC Director quarterly 3rd Qtr 08 Resources Budget 4th Qtr 08 2009 Advertisement for programs in City's 1 st Qtr 08 Hispanic newsletter Guia de 3rd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department Diversion and posted on community 1st Qtr 09 Resources Budget bulletin boards in East Gateway. 3rd Qtr 09 Advertisement of Contract Instructor 1st Qtr 08 Program in City's Hispanic 3rd Qtr 08 Existing Operational Department newsletter Guia de Diversion and 1st Qtr 09 Resources Budget posted on community bulletin 3rd Qtr 09 boards in East Gateway. Organize and hold at least one 2008 $5,000 CRA event per year 2009 Per Year Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 2 The CRA approved funding for 2 new officers within the CRA with emphasis on East Gateway. CRA will enter into an interlocal agreement for such with the City. Additional officers will be assigned to the CPR West Team, which have flexibility to address issues during evening hours). Capt. Teunis is currently representing me on the East Gateway Task Force, and I want him to start transitioning that responsibility to both Lt. Steffens and Sgt. Young, starting with the next meetin of Ma 19th. I want to emphasize this is going to be a very high profile project, with mandatory measurement criteria to be developed. To insure that it is closely coordinated and that we meet our objectives, Lt. Steffens will be responsible for same. It is vital that we utilize all District II resources to develop a strategic plan on how to accomplish this mission. Sgt. Stewart and Crime Prevention needs to be very much a part of this project. Sgt. Torres and the resources of the HOC will be very involved. Once we design our measurement criteria, I will be expecting frequent and detailed progress reports. The "East Gateway ProjecY' will definitely become a departmental goal. Comments There is a need for higher level of service due to propensity of nonconforming properties in East Gateway and relative inexperience of East Gateway applicants in the development review Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 2 Need to schedule briefings with Building Division and Planning Department. Expand upon sign section in Doing Business Guide to develop brochure in English on one page and Spanish on the flip side. EDH staff has met with numerous East Gateway businesses in FY 07/08 to increase awareness of the revitalization program and to identify business issues and ideas. Potential agenda item for East Gateway community meeting in Jan 2009 (?) Comments English and Spanish door hangers to be distributed week ending Jul 11. Black barrel program also publicized in Guia de Diversion. Propposed program elements to include up to $4K in design services and up to $15K grant award (with 20% applicant match). Program to be reviewed by Planning and Legal prior to CRA consideration. Rresearch underway. Sweeps of City neighborhoods are scheduled every two years. DNS does a total of three sweeps per year. The next sweep in East Gateway will be in 2010. At staffs request, PSTA has installed wire baskets at all bus stops in East Gateway. The problem appears to have been mitigated. Staff will continue to monitor. Attachment number 1 \nPage 2� Item # 2 The project has been put on-hold pending development of design concepts and cost estimates that are less than the budgeted amount. Administration intends to schedule a meeting with St. Vincent de Paul representatives toward a possible solution of mutual benefit. Recommendations may include development/ distribution of a map that depicts available recreational resources in vicinity (English + Spanish) and/or development of pocket park prototype and feasibility for implementation in East Gateway. Comments Maintenance of this inventory is ongoing. If you have information on newly available properties in East Gateway, please call Tammy Vrana at x4047. Assessment has been initiated (data collection). No activity. This plan is currently under development. Strategies to include external and internal communications, methods of outreach and ways to obtain feedback for decision-makin . City and other housing programs will be promoted at the H.O.P.E. Expo on Saturday, June 21 st at the Harborview Center. June is National HomeOwnership Month. Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 Item # 2 No activity. The Communications + Outreach Plan for the East Gateway Five-Year Action Program is currently being developed. Strategies to reach the Hispanic community will be identified. Ongoing coordination. Accomplished this quarter. Summer Edition of Guia de Diversion Spring 2008 is on the streets! Accomplished this quarter. Summer Edition of Guia de Diversion Spring 2008 is on the streets! Perhaps, an end of summer / back to school event(?). Date, location, other specifics TBD. Neighborhood assistance (incl. Hispanic Outreach Center) preferred. To be discussed at June 24th Communit Meetin . 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