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Home My WebLink About12. Economic And Community Development_201808011202209967ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Building Community Improvement Economic Development Promenade Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 208 ECONOM IC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIV ISION PROGRAM COMMENTARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Planning Division is the liaison to homeowners, businesses and developers for all zoning functions of the City. The Division is responsible for the current and advance planning programs and activities of the City. In order to improve the quality of life of the residents and the community, the Division seeks to implement the goals, objectives and policies contained in the General Plan and Development Code, and to enforce all applicable planning and zoning laws. In addition, advance planning programs are undertaken to meet the future needs of the City. More specifically, the Division's activities include review and processing of environmental documents, variances, use permits, rezoning, specific plan preparation, design review, annexations, historic preservation, public art and business license review. The Planning Division provides technical support to the Planning Commission, Art in Public Places Commission and Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission. EX 2018-19 SJRAJEQICGOALS: •Process entitlement of Block 36 -Serrano Development Group •Process entitlement of Block 37 -The Charles Company •Process entitlement of A2 -Costanzo Investments •Process entitlement of Post Office -Spectrum Properties •Process entitlement of D-Club -EFPAR Development EY 2011.1a PROGRAM HIGHUGHTS: •Successfully opened Smart & Final Extra with an iconic Route 66 freestanding neon sign. •Broke ground on final tract developments of Master Home Development: Rosedale (Citrus+ Palm and Promenade at Citrus). •Models homes opened for the following residential projects: Bradford at Rosedale, Citrus + Palm at Rosedale, Citrus Junction, and Senna. •Commercial business opened for the following retailers: Dickie's Barbecue Pit, Starbucks Coffee, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, T-Mobile, Waba Grill, Burgerim Gourmet Burgers, 85 Degrees Bakery and Five Guys. •Completed Hazard Mitigation Plan draft. •Azusa Business Center (1025 N. Todd Ave) entitlement was submited and environmental impact report was initiated. 209 BUDGET UNIT: DESCRIPTION Acct.# OPERATIONS 6399 Professional Services/Other 6405 Commission Meetings Expense 1035611000 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEV -PLANNING REVISED 17-18 100,000 YEAR END EST ADOPTED 17-18 18-19 100,000 125,000 3,500 12,000 VARIANCE Explanation 25,000 Cost increase: Historic Preservation Survey, Environmental Consultant, Public Art Consultant, Tax Increment Study Downtown. 12,000 Commissioners' stipend increase: Planning Commission, Art in Public Places Commission, and Cultural & Historical Preservation Commission. 210 Account Number 1035611000 6230 6235 6240 6399 6405 6503 6509 6518 6521 6530 6539 6563 6601 6835 6845 6850 6915 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEV-PLANNING ACTIVITY DETAIL Description Dues & Subscriptions -American Planning Association (APA), Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), California Preservation Foundation, Americans for Arts Meetings & Conferences -Attendance at American Planning Association California Chapter Conference, California Preservation Foundation Conference, training for public art, historic preservation, environmental review and subdivision map Mileage Reimbursement -To reimburse Planning staff for inspections, recordation, and delivery of Planning Commission packets. Professional Services/Other -Outside consultation services for environmental review, public art, historic preservation and Tax Increment studies. Commission Meetings Expense -Funds Commissioner stipends and meeting set up expenses for the Planning Commission, Art in Public Places Commission, and Cultural & Historical Preservation Commission. Books -Purchase books for historic preservation, CEQA, public art, architectural design, sudivision map act and land use law. Publications/Other -County Assessor maps, CEQA publications, zoning maps, specific plans, development standard brochures Postage -Certified mail to various outside agencies like Los Angeles County Fire Department and developers/applicants. Messenger Service -Courier services for delivery of documents to developers/applicants/attorney. Office Supplies -Files for development projects, notes pads for counter, paper, highlighters Printing. Binding & Duplicating -Forms, maps, business cards, etc. Supplies/Special -Supplies for various commission meetings and associated name plates and badges for commisioners and City staff. Adverting Expense City initiated projects and code amendments. Maintenance & Repair/Equipment -Repairs for equipment such as office printer. Maintenance/Office Furniture & Equipment -Repair or replace non-functional office furniture. Lease Payments -Copier lease payments Utilities/Telephone -Phone line for FAX machine. 211 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular 6033 Overtime Pay/Premium 6048 Salaries/Language Pay 6063 Salaries/Jury Duty 6069 AllowancesNehicle 6075 Vacation Pay-Off 6101 PERS/Employee Contribution 6104 PERS Lump Sum 6105 PERS/Employer Contribution 6109 PARS/Employer 6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med 6133 Retiree Health Premium Reimb 6140 Life Insurance Allocation 6155 Workers' Comp Allocation 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation 6165 Unemployment Allocation 6175 Benefits/Flex Plan 6180 Deferred Come/Emelo}'.er Paid PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 1035611000 ECON & COMM DEV -PLANNING ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR ENO EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 166,296 202,567 261,498 210,065 526 683 5,005 2,889 3,614 3,600 3,600 280 1,785 1,897 1,890 1,890 341 545 7,268 9,659 18,375 10,055 24,009 24,009 23,213 26,063 5,706 5,706 8,208 8,192 8,160 8,305 2,776 3,365 4,600 3,610 4,391 4,622 4,740 4,738 393 464 700 485 6,781 8,265 10,520 8,665 1,557 1,696 2,005 1,825 169 205 315 220 34,129 38,328 52,355 34,165 1,434 1,851 2,375 1,735 262,435 311,472 400,848 324,623 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 304,345 42,847 3,600 1,890 21,660 3,285 34,470 10,461 6,460 754 8,160 5,320 720 4,857 117 820 120 12,390 1,870 2,370 365 365 50 57,395 5,040 3,005 630 467,107 66,259 212 BUDGET UNIT: Acct. # DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 6235 Meetings & Conferences 6240 Mileage Reimbursement 6399 Professional Services/Other 6405 Commission Meetings Expense 6493 Outside Services & Repairs 6503 Books 6509 Publications/Other 6518 Postage 6521 Messenger Service 6530 Office Supplies 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 6540 Digitized Records 6563 Supplies/Special 6601 Advertising Expense 6605 Filing Costs 6625 Program Expense 6835 Maint & Repair/Equipment 6845 MainUOffice Furniture & Equip 6850 Lease Payments 6915 Utilities/T eleehone OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 1035611000 ECON & COMM DEV -PLANNING ACTUAL 15-16 1,814 7,951 67,417 1,475 37,893 81 64 27 2,361 270 351 13,324 3,145 3,317 440 177 140,109 402,544 ACTUAL 16-17 1,769 6,077 55,038 1,200 250 247 54 98 2,646 288 753 15,066 518 127 84,131 395,603 REVISED 17-18 2,500 3,200 250 100,000 250 200 100 400 2,000 1,000 500 7,000 100 500 2,950 300 121,250 522,098 YEAR END EST 17-18 2,500 3,200 250 100,000 3,500 250 200 100 400 2,000 1,000 500 7,000 100 500 2,950 300 124,750 449,373 ADOPTED 18-19 3,500 4,500 250 125,000 12,000 750 200 400 500 3,000 1,000 1,000 7,000 100 500 2,950 300 162,950 630,057 VARIANCE 1,000 1,300 25,000 12,000 500 300 100 1,000 500 41,700 107,959 213 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUILDING DIVISION PROGRAM COMMENTARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Building Division is responsible for ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare in all private construction activities in the community. The Division reviews all building permit applications for proper licensure under the California Contractors Licensing Law and local ordinances, reviews all construction plans for compliance with state and local building regulations/standards, and provides building inspections of all permitted work under construction until completion. All personnel, operational costs, and administrative support costs are paid for under a "fee for service" structure with funds deposited to the City General Fund. The Division strives to provide professional, courteous and efficient customer service and assistance to the public and other Division personnel. Division personnel are encouraged to spend additional time with "Do it yourself' homeowners and business owners attempting construction projects or improvements without a contractor. Additional time is also encouraged to explain changing code requirements to licensed contractors who are often unaware of new or changing state requirements for construction. EY 2018-19 STRATEGIC GOALS· •Ensure the Building Department obtains the needed staff of qualified inspectors to provide the city with the highest level of skilled professionals.•Ensure staff obtains the necessary training and education for the implementation and enforcement of the latest California Building Codes.•Update Building Division forms and handouts to reflect current Building Code requirements. •Initiate electronic plan review and digital storage of building plans to improve customer service, productivity, and reduce storage costs.•Continue with the in-house training program designed to inform Building Division personnel of changes in state laws affecting the California Building Codes, review proper application and interpretation of existing codes, and ensure uniform enforcement of all codes. EY 201z-1a PROGRAM HIGHUGHTS: •Issued over 1,200 Building permits and performed approximately 400 plan reviews. •Completed over 6,000 field inspections on a variety of construction projects. •Completed over 85 detailed special inspection reports on un-permitted construction or catastrophic building damage. •Issued over 100 Certificates of Occupancy for new dwelling units. •Completed ordinance adopting the 2016 California Building Standards Code and amendments. •Maintained a high level of professional, courteous and efficient customer service at the public counter, in the field and on the telephone without the benefit of a full Building Division staff. 214 Account Number 1035620000 6201 6220 6230 6235 6240 6435 6493 6509 6530 6539 6551 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-BUILDING ACTIVITY DETAIL Description Uniforms & Laund!)l -These are city'. work shirts and boots worn by: cit:x: (;!ersonneJ to (;!rovide safety: and/or identification Qurgoses ln the field and/or office. Training Schools -State mandated training for Building Inspectors and Building Official, and costs for certificate maintenance. Dues and Subscriptions -This account covers costs of membership dues for the international Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO), the International Code Council (ICC), California Building Officials (GALBO), and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Meetings & Conferences -International Code Council annual conference. This annual conference includes the Annual Business meeting, final code development hearings and a variety of education programs. Monthly ICC Foothill Chapter meetings. Includes code udates, code and manufacture traing, department networking, and more. Mileage Reimbursement -Travel expenses incurred by city personnel (out-of-pocket) to and from meetings, trainings, or testing centers. Plan Checking -This account covers the costs of outside plan checking services used by the Building Division. The current consultant is CSG Consultants Inc. Outside Services & Repairs -This account funds the Iron Mountain file and plan storage and retrievals, and the Building Division's share of maintenance costs for copiers and fax equipment. Publications/Other -Purchase of code publications, engineering manuals, engineering software, interpretative and training manuals needed to properly enforce current codes. Office Supplies -Pens, pencils, erasers, paper, copy paper, calculators, all the everyday items needed to operate within the office and field. Printing, Binding & Duplicating . These are for forms, documents, business cards, and the duplication of plan needed. Fuel and Oil -Fuel and oil costs for three vehicles operated by Building Division. 215 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular 6033 Overtime Pay/Premium 6045 Salaries/Educational Incentive 6048 Salaries/Language Pay 6063 Salaries/Jury Duty 6069 Allowance/Vehicle 6072 Sal/Injury 6075 Vacation Pay-Off 6078 Sick Leave Pay-Off 6101 PERS/Employee Contribution 6104 PERS Lump Sum 6105 PERS/Employer Contribution 6109 PARS/Employer Contribution 6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med 6133 Retiree Health Benefits 6140 Life Insurance Allocation 6155 Workers' Comp Allocation 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation 6165 Unemployment Allocation 6175 Benefits/Flex Plan 6180 Deferred Come/Emeloler Paid PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 1035620000 ECON & COMM DEV -BUILDING ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 314,861 305,118 390,140 236,575 7,894 12,690 1,460 1,458 580 2,414 609 7,394 660 1,785 1,897 1,890 1,890 52,370 2,224 12,791 45,573 3,155 67,016 22,169 19,244 26,775 13,560 43,460 43,460 43,833 45,043 8,630 8,630 20,050 20,024 19,135 16,650 6,623 6,158 5,585 6,090 2,373 1,545 1,585 2,319 924 786 1,020 555 15,647 14,228 15,290 9,990 3,091 2,558 2,960 1,970 390 360 450 340 75,660 58,561 68,505 39,365 4,174 3,716 4,175 3,100 599,057 483,529 589,600 511,013 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 374,800 (15,340) 1,890 26,385 (390) 44,060 600 7,865 (765) 16,845 (2,290) 5,520 (65) 2,377 792 1,000 (20) 15,065 (225) 2,920 (40) 445 (5) 70,045 1,540 4,805 630 574,022 (15,578) 216 BUDGET UNIT: Acct. # DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6201 Uniforms & Laundry 6220 Training Schools 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 6235 Meetings & Conferences 6240 Mileage Reimbursement 6435 Plan Checking 6493 Outside Services & Repairs 6509 Publications/Other 6530 Office Supplies 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 6551 Fuel and Oil 6563 Supplies/Special 6569 Small Equipment 6601 Advertising Expn 6825 Maint & Repair / Vehicle 6845 MainUOffice Furniture 6850 Lease Payments 6915 Utilities/T eleehone OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 1035620000 ECON & COMM DEV-BUILDING ACTUAL 15-16 674 2,623 255 1,164 57,567 7,559 566 986 838 1,180 147 3 440 1,780 75,781 674,838 ACTUAL 16-17 665 4,745 735 3,342 130,000 7,486 908 2,523 937 948 9 1,329 70 31 189 2,012 155,930 639,459 REVISED 17-18 900 4,000 500 2,000 500 150,000 6,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 500 500 1,500 172,900 762,500 YEAR END EST ADOPTED 17-18 18-19 900 940 4,000 4,000 500 600 2,000 2,000 500 500 150,000 150,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,300 500 300 500 500 500 500 500 1,500 1,500 172,900 176,140 683,913 750,162 VARIANCE 40 100 500 1,000 1,300 (200) 500 3,240 (12,338) 217 PROGRAM QESCRIPUON: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION PROGRAM COMMENTARY In the year 2017, the Community Improvement Division conducted approximately 478 inspections and reports under the "Real Property Records Report Ordinance" annually and collects inspection fees under the program. The Division is also responsible for conducting annual inspections under the "Rental Inspection Ordinance" which deals with ongoing maintenance of approximately 5.932 registered rental units on 1,313 rental properties in the city, of which 904 properties were inspected within the last 12 months. In addition to the physical property inspections, the Division collects registration and inspection in addition to business license fees under the program. The Division also handled approximately 1,148 reactive and proactive complaints pertaining to real property land uses, property maintenance, non-permitted construction, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System violations, State Housing Laws, Health and Safety Codes, Azusa Municipal Code and other code violations. The Division issued and processed 291 administrative fines, 154 notice of violation letters were processed and mailed to violators for code violations. Field inspectors along with the assistance of the Divisions (1) volunteer removed over 1,205 illegally posted signs and have conducted field stops of 15 illegal vendors. The Division conducted 5 public nuisance hearings, issued 36 stop work orders and investigated 20 illegal garage conversions. Registered 29 vacant and abandoned properties with the City and processed 291 escrow demands. The Division also oversaw the removal of 1,192 shopping carts from the public right away. The Division implements and enforces the licensing and taxation provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code and deals with approximately 3,857 in-city businesses annually. The Division processed 5,893 business license renewals (in coming), along with 1,062 new business license processed. The Division issued 440 administrative fines, 202 notice of violation letters and 180 proactive contacts all for business license violations. The Division strives to provide professional, courteous and efficient customer service and assistance to the public and other Department personnel. In addition, staff is also encouraged to explain relevant ordinances, methods of corrections and changes to code requirements to property owners and business owners who are sometimes unaware of code violations and changes to ordinances. 218 fY2018-19 STRATEGIC GOALS: •Implement a Code Compliance program that reduces visible blight and unsafe living conditions by eliminating 2,500 code violations throughout the City. •Inspect a minimum of 900 single and multi-family rental properties. •Continue to educate the community on quality of life issues and code enforcement matters. •Update Code Enforcement and Business License materials and informational brochures to better assist and serve property owners, tenants and the business community. •Continue to respond to complaints in a timely manner, depending on the severity of complaint(s). •Continue organized professional training for Division staff. •Continue ongoing and interactive training of office and field staff with an emphasis on quality customer service and educating the public. •Continue to update the Division's Policy and Procedure manual. •Continue to improve procedures and processes in the division. •Increase the use of document imaging to reduce paper and filing storage needs and allow real-time document retrieval. EV 2018-19 PROGRAM HIGHUGHTS: •Continued to improve the operations of the Community Improvement Division. •Community Improvement Inspector -Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) continued inspecting the targeted low-to-moderate income areas in the community. The CDBG inspector also worked on the Rental Inspection Program, Real Property Records Inspections and responded to complaints and worked proactively within the low-to-moderate income areas. •The n e w full-time Community Improvement Inspector fo cused on the Rental Inspection Program, Real Property Records Report and complaints, both proactive and reactive within all areas of the City. •Work with other departments and divisions to achieve goals established by the City Council and City Manager. •Provided professional, courteous and efficient customer service at the public counter, on the telephone and in the field. •Remained active in professional organizations related to Code Enforcement, Business License, Taxation and Revenues including California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, American Association of Code Enforcement and California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association. 219 Account Number 1035630000 6201 6215 6230 6235 6240 6301 6315 6485 6493 6509 6518 6530 6539 6551 6563 6569 6605 6825 6915 ECON & COMM DEV· COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT (INCLUDE BUSINESS LICENSE) ACTIVITY DETAIL Description Uniforms - For purchase of uniform shirts and boots for (5 staff) field personnel as allowed by the employees' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Tuition Reimbursement -As allowed by the employees' MOU, one staff member currently attending college courses that will advance job-related skills. Dues & Subscriptions -Staff memberships in the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, the America Association of Code Enforcement and California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association. Meetings & Conferences -California Association of Code Enforcement Certificate training and California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association annual conferences and meetings and other continuing educational training. Mileage Reimbursement -Mileage reiumbursement for Staff. Legal Fees . Public nuisance activity requiring legal services, consultations and current legal service for ongoing cases. Accounting/Auditing Services -Outside audit services such as MuniServices Revenue Enhancement. Publlc Nuisance Abatement. Reflects ongoing public nuisance abatement and assistance with hardship cases regarding blight, health and safety concerns, and the increased number of foreclosed/vacant housing throughout the community. Outside Services & Repairs . Processing administrative citations through DataTicket, Franchise Tax Board intercepts and outside collections, Public nuisance and appeal hearing officer, Corelogic-title and property information and shopping cart retrevial contractor. Publications/Other -Publications realted to code enforcement discipline. Postage -Notice of Administrative penalties and public nuisance abatement mailings resulting from field activities of Code Enforcement, Business License, Azusa Police Department and Building Division. Use of Registered mail reqiured by AMC. Office Supplies -Binders, paper, tabs, toner and miscellaneous stationery. Printing. Binding & Dupllcatlng -Division's forms, citation books and educational handouts. Fuel & Oil -Fuel Costs. Supplies/Special -Miscellaneous expenses Small Equipment -Equipment for computer appliances, desk etc. FIiing Costs -Costs associated with filing with the Los Angeles County for various legal documents. Maintenance RepalrNehicles -Maintenance and repair of city vehicle Utllltles/Telephone -Utilities and telephone costs 220 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular 6048 Salaries/Language Pay 6063 Salaries/Jury Duty 6069 AllowanceNehicle 6072 Sal/Injury 6075 Vacation Pay-Off 6078 Sick Leave Pay-Off 6101 PERS/Employee Contribution 6104 PERS Lump Sum 6105 PERS/Employer Contribution 6109 PARS/Employer 6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med 6133 Retiree Health Premium Reimb 6140 Life Insurance Allocation 6155 Workers' Comp Allocation 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation 6165 Unemployment Allocation 6175 Benefits/Flex Plan 6180 Deferred Come/Emeloter Paid PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 1035643000 ECON & COMM DEV -COMM IMPROVEMENT ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 18-19 277,290 361,969 480,149 398,539 475,425 2,414 4,902 4,800 6,000 6,000 240 160 1,530 1,626 1,626 1,620 1,620 265 3,206 3,484 523 19,666 24,924 33,740 24,961 33,890 63,418 63,418 75,860 29,866 40,346 17,927 18,862 16,635 7,035 10,589 14,485 12,590 15,215 4,525 5,686 7,700 6,369 7,660 4,509 6,778 7,525 6,308 6,466 664 833 1,275 723 1,285 10,142 18,033 19,215 19,048 19,320 2,208 2,669 3,695 3,027 3,705 242 436 595 440 578 62,621 84,396 107,240 86,260 101,737 2,416 3,830 5,130 4,455 5,130 430,174 568,057 768,514 664,138 770,526 VARIANCE (4,724) 1,200 150 12,442 (1,292) 730 (40) (1,059) 10 105 10 (17) (5,503) 2,012 221 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6201 Uniforms & Laundry 6215 Tuition Reimbursement 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 6235 Meetings & Conferences 6240 Mileage Reimbursement 6301 Legal Fees 6315 Accounting/Auditing Services 6485 Public Nuisance Abatement 6493 Outside Services & Repairs 6509 Publications/Other 6518 Postage 6530 Office Supplies 6536 Supps/Repro 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 6551 Fuel and Oil 6563 Supplies/Special 6569 Small Equipment 6605 Filing Costs 6825 Maint & Repair / Vehicle 6850 Lease Payments 6915 Utilities/T eleehone OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 7142 Comeuter Equiement CAPITAL OUTLAY SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 1035643000 ECON & COMM DEV -COMM IMPROVEMENT ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR ENO EST ADOPTED 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 18-19 1,027 1,094 865 865 1,175 556 3,000 380 710 725 725 2,500 1,725 2,622 3,980 3,980 3,980 100 107,926 105,692 30,000 30,000 30,000 1,500 1,000 2,076 5,524 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,395 34,646 36,620 36,620 36,620 100 100 100 9,487 5,200 10,100 10,100 10,100 3,350 3,509 3,000 3,000 4,000 361 1,253 2,300 2,300 1,000 833 911 1,500 1,500 2,000 105 1,209 850 850 850 889 909 3,876 3,876 4,000 50 50 50 294 563 1,000 1,000 1,000 440 985 2,539 2,977 1,500 1,500 2,500 161,830 169,861 107,466 106,466 112,975 1,819 1,819 592,003 737,918 877,799 770,604 883,501 VARIANCE 310 3,000 1,775 100 (1,000) 1,000 (1,300) 500 124 1,000 5,509 p,819� {1,819) 5,702 222 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECON DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMMENTARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Economic Development Division is responsible for developing and implementing economic development programs to stimulate business attraction, retention and expansion. It serves as a liaison between local businesses, organizations, developers, public agencies to facilitate economic development activities aiding the City's effort to diversify the City's tax base. FY 2018-19 STRATEGIC GOALS: •Revitalize the Edgewood Shopping Center (ongoing)•Collaborate with the Planning Division to execute Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Pilot Project•Implement recommendations from the wayfinding study•Execute request for proposals for an economic development strategic plan•Execute lease agreements with the Promenade at Citrus development (890 E. The Promenade) tenants•Provide businesses and developers assistance by facilitating the permit process for economic development projects•Participate in programs and events to disseminate information on current development projects fY201z.1a PROGRAM HIGHUGHTS: •Participated in International Council of Shopping Centers conference in Las Vegas (Spring 2018)•City named finalist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Most Business Friendly City Award•City received preliminary funding award recommendation for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant Program: Round 5 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Feasibility Study•The following are status updates for various projects: Property Block 36 A-2: Azusa/Ninth Street 803-813 N. Dalton Ave. 303 E. Foothill Blvd. 229 S. Azusa Ave. 1001 N. Todd Ave. 525 N. Azusa Ave. Type of Development Multi-Story Mixed Use Development Multi-Story Mixed Use Development Three-Story, 30 Unit Townhome Development 29,996 Sq. Ft. Grocery Warehouse (Smart & Final Extra) 110 Room Extended Stay Hotel 320,000 Sq. Ft. Craft Brewery Multi-Story Mixed Use Development Developer Serrano Group Development Costanzo Investments, LLC. Olson Urban Housing, LLC. Golcheh Development and Investments, LLC. Net Development Co., Inc. The Lagunitas Brewing Co. Spectrum Properties, Inc. Status Facilitated submission of Preliminary Plan Review. Facilitated submission of Preliminary Plan Review. Model Homes and Phase I completed. Opened for business. Opened for business. Temporary Tap Room opened for business. Facilitated submission of Preliminary Plan Review. 223 BUDGET UNIT: DESCRIPTION Acct.# OPERATIONS 6399 Professional Services/Other 6215 Tuition Reimbursement 1035630000 ECON & COMM DEV -ECON DEV REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED 17-18 17-18 18-19 45,000 45,000 61,000 8,000 VARIANCE Explanation 16,000 Commercial real estate consultant and Allegra consultant. 8,000 Staffs professional development for job-related college or university courses. 224 Account Number 1035630000 6215 6230 6235 6240 6301 6399 6503 6530 6539 6553 6569 6915 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-ECON DEV ACTIVITY DETAIL Description Tuition Reimbursement- Staffs professional development for job-related college or university courses. Dues & Subscriptions -International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Meetings & Conferences -Attendance at: ICSC (Las Vegas and Los Angeles), MMASC Winter Forum and Annual Conference, CALED Conference, Azusa Chamber of Commerce Networking Events or other. Mileage Reimbursement -To reimburse Economic Development Staff for work-related trips. Legal Fees-Legal and administration fees associated with lease agreement executions. Professional Services/Other -Outside consultant for special projects or other. Books -Books associated with Economic Development and retail industry. Office Supplies-Binders, folders, toner, stationary products etc. Printing, Binding & Duplicating -Economic Development brochures, flyers, posters or other. Supplies/Special-Workshop supplies, community engagement programs, displays, banners, marketing items or other. Small Equipment -Equipment to replace computer accessories, keyboard, mouse, iPad etc. Utilities/Telephone-Utilities and telephone costs. 225 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular 6033 Overtime Pay/Premium 6048 Salaries/Language Pay 6078 Sick Leave Pay-Off 6101 PERS/Employee Contribution 6104 PERS Lump Sum 6105 PERS/Employer Contribution 6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med 6133 Retiree Health Premium Reimb 6140 Life Insurance Allocation 6155 Workers' Comp Allocation 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation 6165 Unemployment Allocation 6175 Benefits/Flex Plan 6180 Deferred Come/Emeloter Paid PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 1035630000 ECON & COMM DEV -ECON DEV ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 51,816 66,066 74,862 434 1,948 2,400 2,400 1,130 (101)4,770 699 7,739 7,739 9,374 1,536 1,536 789 1,190 1,158 259 360 124 180 182 2,129 2,710 3,077 345 510 513 50 80 70 6,321 14,400 14,400 549 540 540 73,602 102,481 108,740 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 71,720 5,654 2,400 5,215 445 9,565 1,826 1,555 19 1,285 95 (360) 195 15 2,965 255 560 50 90 10 14,400 540 110,490 8,009 226 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6215 Tuition Reimbursement 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 6235 Meetings & Conferences 6240 Mileage Reimbursement 6301 Legal Fees 6399 Professional Services/Other 6503 Books 6518 Postage 6530 Office Supplies 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 6563 Supplies/Special 6569 Small Equipment 6915 Utilities/T eleehone OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 1035630000 ECON & COMM DEV -ECON DEV ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 5,385 6,400 6,400 3,139 7,000 7,000 100 100 46,373 45,000 45,000 500 500 27 1,697 1,000 1,000 111 5,000 5,000 1,821 5,000 5,000 1,128 1,500 1,500 1,256 500 60,936 71,500 72,000 134,538 173,981 180,740 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 8,000 8,000 6,400 7,000 100 61,000 16,000 500 1,000 5,000 5,000 1,500 500 96,000 24,000 206,490 32,509 227 BUDGET UNIT: DESCRIPTION Acct.# OPERATIONS 6301 Legal Fees 6399 Professional Services/Other 1035630000 ECON & COMM DEV -PROMENADE REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED 17-18 17-18 18-19 VARIANCE 10,000 10,000 Explanation Legal Costs associated with the Promenade consultant's agreement. 140,000 140,000 20,100 (119,900) The one time commercial real estate consultant cost was approved in FY1718. Will not include budget for the same costs in FY1819. 228 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6301 Legal Fees 6399 Professional Services/Other OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 1035645000 ECON & COMM DEV -PROMENADE ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 10,000 10,000 20,100 i119,900! 30,100 (109,900) 30,100 (109,900) 229 PROGRAM PESCRIPJION: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CDBG PROGRAM COMMENTARY Since 197 4, the City of Azusa has been a participating city under the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Gant Program (CDBG). Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (LACDC) acts as the pass-through agency and oversees CDBG administration for forty-seven participating cities. The primary objective of the CDBG Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally benefiting low and moderate-income persons. The City of Azusa receives approximately $450,000 annually to support eligible CDBG projects that assist the City's low and moderate income residents. Examples of eligible CDBG projects that the City undertakes annually include Housing Rehabilitation, Code Enforcement, various capital improvement projects and public service activities. A maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the City's total annual CDBG funds may be allocated to public service projects. Examples of the City's CDBG-funded public service projects include: Senior Referral and Case Management, Neighborhood Homework House, and the Afterschool Playground and Tutoring Program. 2018-19 STRATEGIC GOALS: •Provide approximately 200 Azusa youth, preschool through high school age, with tutoring, enrichment activities, and motivational support. The program will be administered by Neighborhood Homework House, a non-profit organization of trained volunteer college students, neighborhood agencies, religious organization representatives, and teachers. •Offer approximately 90 Azusa senior citizens information and referral, comprehensive assessment, and care management that focus on senior issues. Services are provided by Santa Anita Family Services, a non-profit agency. •Provide approximately 400 Azusa youth, ages 5 to 14, after school recreation programs and tutoring services. The Afterschool Program is conducted at various school sites and includes activities such as team sports, crafts, field trips, tutoring, and other educational activities. •Issue approximately 10-12 housing rehabilitation grants that improve the City's housing stock or correct residential code violations (in conjunction with the City's Residential Code Enforcement Program). Grants are awarded to eligible Azusa homeowners up to a maximum of $12,000.00 each. 230 •Complete construction of the Azusa Library Men's and Women's existing non-compliant single-use restroom facilities and replace with multiple-stall men's and women's restroom facilities conforming to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. •Construct fifteen (15) American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps with truncated domes at various intersections throughout the City. •Continue high level customer service protocols to provide the best possible customer service. FY 2017-18 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: •The Senior Nutrition Program served an estimated 33,800 hot nutritional meals to more than 300 Azusa senior adults and disabled residents. •Neighborhood Homework House assisted 200 Azusa youth, preschool through high school age, with tutoring, enrichment activities, and motivational support. •Santa Anita Family Services provided approximately 90 Azusa senior citizens information and referral, comprehensive assessment, and senior care management. •The Afterschool Program offered approximately 200 Azusa youth, ages 5 to 14, after school recreation programs and tutoring services. •Eleven (11) housing rehabilitation grants were issued that improved the City's housing stock or corrected residential code violations (in conjunction with the City's Residential Code Enforcement Program). •Completed design for the Azusa Public Library Men's and Women's American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Compliant Restroom Facilities Improvement Project. 231 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular 6006 Salaries/Temp & Part-Time 6033 Overtime Pay/Premium 6048 Salaries/Language Pay 6075 Vacation Pay-Off 6101 PERS/Employee Contribution 6104 PERS Lump Sum 6105 PERS/Employer Contribution 6107 Apple Pay Plan 6109 PARS/Employer 6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med 6140 Life Insurance Allocation 6155 Workers' Comp Allocation 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation 6165 Unemployment Allocation 6175 Benefits/Flex Plan 6180 Deferred Come/Emeloter Paid PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 1835910000 ECON & COMM DEV -CDBG ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 43,589 91,271 156,901 94,790 51,556 44,516 80,250 46,190 17 (17) 2,190 838 1,292 800 315 48 (48) 260 3,671 7,458 12,110 7,370 9,912 9,912 9,495 11,882 3,675 3,675 106 967 2,410 1,695 809 2,786 2,850 3,750 1,578 2,281 3,960 2,530 109 222 420 455 1,679 1,167 2,225 335 632 1,200 680 42 20 135 65 12,174 21,909 37,470 21,110 407 1,177 1,660 1,135 126,452 187,515 313,753 198,347 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 77,810 (79,091) 34,760 (45,490) (800) 5,925 (6,185) 11,005 1,093 1,840 (1,835) 1,085 (1,325) 1,460 (1,390) 1,905 (2,055) 210 (210) 4,505 4,505 605 (595) 130 (5) 18,735 (18,735) 830 {830l 160,805 (152,948) 232 BUDGET UNIT: Acct.# DESCRIPTION OPERATIONS 6345 Program Consultants 6493 Outside Services & Repairs 6625 Program Expense 6650 Rehabilitation Costs OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 7120 Construction Improvements 7125 Building/Improvements 7170 Highways/Streets 7176 Sidewalk/Crosswalks CAPITAL OUTLAY SUBTOTAL CDBG FUND TOTAL: 1835910000 ECON & COMM DEV -CDBG ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST 15-16 16-17 17-18 17-18 27,999 32,820 58,400 68,733 19,892 20,000 74,788 144,100 155,000 324,000 154,000 191,991 207,820 457,188 222,733 345,000 345,000 32,194 191,682 4,995 361,080 196,677 738,274 345,000 515,120 395,335 1,509,215 766,080 ADOPTED 18-19 VARIANCE 124,550 66,150 (74,788) 1,003 1,003 154,000 (170,000) 279,553 (177,635) (345,000) 281,450 249,256 77,736 (283,344) 359,186 (379,088) 799,544 (709,671) 233