CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 16, 2019 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Christine Daniel, City Manager SUBJECT: Progress Report for December 2018
The following provides the Mayor, City Council, staff and the public with a summary of the activities in the City Manager’s office for the month of December 2018.
Meetings & Events
The City Manager attended the following City Council meetings: 12/10 and 12/18. The City Manager attended the following Council Committee and City Commission meetings: Budget & Governance & Budget Advisory Committees:12/13. The City Manager accompanied the Mayor to the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference meeting: 12/12. The City Manager attended the Public Art Reception: 12/13. The City Manager attended the ECCL JOA Administrative Committee meeting: 12/17.
Projects & Updates
The City Manager attended Berkeley Homeless Project meeting: 12/3. The City Manager attended several Parking Management meetings during the month of December; and the Emeryville/AC Transit ILC Meeting: 12/18.
Miscellaneous
The City Manager attended the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony at City Hall: 12/7.
CITY OF EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: January 1, 2019
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Charles S. Bryant, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT – DECEMBER 2018
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH The City Council approved a draft concept plan for 40th Street with a two-way bicycle facility on the north side and bus-only lanes in both directions. A traffic analysis, detailed cost estimates, and final concept plan will now be prepared.
The Planning Commission held a study session on a revised proposal for Public Market Parcel B that includes 150,000 square feet of office/lab space, 14,000 square feet of retail space, and 565 parking spaces.
The Commission also held a study session on the proposed Onni Christie Mixed Use Project, which includes a 54-story residential tower with 638 units and a 16-story office tower with 238,000 square feet of office space. The project has generated great interest from the public and the press. If constructed as currently proposed, the residential tower will be the tallest building in California outside San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Public Art Committee held a reception in City Hall on December 13 to unveil the 2018 Purchase Award, a collection of black earthen vases entitled Silhouette by artist Sara Paloma, and to celebrate other accomplishments of the Art in Public Places Program in 2018.
A building permit has been issued for the first tenant improvement in the EmeryStation West/ Transit Center building, for Zogenix on the fifth floor. Zogenix is a pharmaceutical company that develops transformative therapies for rare diseases.
Significant progress was made in December towards abatement of the blighted “Nady Site” at 6701 Shellmound Street. A Compliance Agreement was signed by the developer, property owner, and City, effective December 19. The demolition permit was approved on December 18 and is ready-to-issue. Meanwhile, lead-based paint and asbestos removal activities got underway in preparation for demolition of the buildings on the site.
Two Emeryville companies, Gritstone Oncology and Kikoko, have been named as finalists for the 2019 East Bay Innovation Awards. The awards will be presented on March 28 at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 1 MEETINGS AND CONTACTS Below are listed substantive meetings and other contacts that staff has had during the month of December with individuals and organizations from outside the City of Emeryville. (To jump to the full write-up, click on the title of any item below; to return, press Alt + )
Art Center. In December, Economic Development and Housing staff continued to hold periodic meetings with Orton Development, Inc. to discuss terms of a Lease Disposition and Development Agreement, as well as to facilitate ODI’s due diligence by providing access to the project site.
Building Division Pre-Submittal Meetings. During the month of December, the Building Division held numerous pre-submittal meetings with building permit applicants, as listed below in the Building Division section.
Business Outreach. Staff corresponded with businesses interested in locating in Emeryville, brokers regarding available properties, and various new and existing businesses.
Housing Developers. Staff spoke to one market rate housing developer in December.
Novartis. On December 17, staff met with representatives of BioMed Realty to discuss the Development Agreement for the Chiron Planned Unit Development.
Onni Christie Mixed Use Project. On December 20, staff held a debriefing telephone conference with the applicant following the Planning Commission study session on December 13.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 2 CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEES CITY COUNCIL December 10 Election. The Council certified the results of the November 6 election, including the re-election of Councilmembers Donahue and Martinez, and then elected Councilmember Ally Medina as Mayor and Councilmember Christian Patz as Vice Mayor. They were sworn in by the City Clerk.
Committee Appointments. The Council appointed themselves to various committees. Regarding committees staffed by the Community Development Department, the Council appointed Councilmember Bauters as liaison to the Housing Committee (the committee had not previously had a Council liaison), and converted two seats on the Housing Committee from Community Representatives to Business Representatives, one effective immediately and one effective June 30, 2019.
Building Division Consultant Contract. The Council approved a first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants (WC3) for fiscal year 2018- 2019 for plan checking and field inspection services. The amendment added $1,198,893 to the contract to cover expanded services for projects not previously included, for a total amount not to exceed $2,255,847. The Council also made corresponding appropriations to the Building Division expenditure and revenue budgets for fiscal year 2018-2019.
Winter Shelter. The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oakland to fund the 2018-2019 Winter Shelter in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and appropriating $15,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the fiscal year 2018-19 Economic Development and Housing Division budget for Homeless Programs to cover the expense.
December 18 Emery Go-Round Watergate Express Grant. The Council appropriated $238,819 from the Grant Fund to the “Emery Go-Round Watergate Express Service 2018” project to implement funding agreements with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Emeryville Transportation Management Association for Emery Go-Round Watergate Express service in calendar year 2018.
40th Street Concept Plan. The Council reviewed plans for the redesign of 40th Street from the Oakland border east of Adeline Street to the IKEA entrance, prepared in response to their direction at the October 16 Council meeting. The plan includes a two-way bikeway on the north side of the street created by removing parking, and two bus-only lanes: an eastbound lane created by narrowing travel lanes and the median, and a westbound lane created by converting a mixed-flow lane to bus-only. The Council approved the plans with one set of changes: reconfiguring the median between Horton and Hubbard Streets to eliminate the left turn lane from 40th Street into the Target parking lot opposite Hubbard Street and to lengthen the left turn lane from 40th Street into Horton Street. Staff and consultants will now prepare a traffic analysis, detailed cost estimates, and a final concept plan that can be used for grant applications.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 3 PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission considered the following items at its December 13 meeting:
Decathlon Signs. The Commission unanimously approved a Major Sign Permit for one illuminated wall sign, one non-illuminated monument sign, and three illuminated signs on the tower structure for Decathlon sporting goods in the former Toys “R” Us building at 3938 Horton Street in the East BayBridge Shopping Center.
Telecommunication Facilities Regulations Amendments. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend City Council approval of amendments to the Planning Regulations to make approvals of Wireless Communication Facilities subject to the Zoning Compliance Review process. This was necessitated by a recent Federal Communications Commission ruling that shortens the “shot-clock” for such approvals to 60 days. The item is scheduled to be considered by the City Council on January 15.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project, “Parcel B”. The Commission held a study session to consider a new Final Development Plan (FDP) for “Parcel B” of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Planned Unit Development to replace the previous FDP that was approved by the Planning Commission on June 23, 2016. The previously approved FDP included 26,000 square feet of retail space and 300 parking spaces. The proposed new FDP includes 14,000 square feet of retail space, 150,000 square feet of office/lab space, and 565 parking spaces. The Commission generally like the proposal, particularly the use of industrial vernacular, and agreed that the revised project for Parcel B was consistent with the approved Planned Unit Development for the Public Market. The Commission’s concerns related to the need for additional details for the treatment of ground floor storefronts, and a suggestion was made to use a lighter color for the proposed gray stone. Commissioners also suggested that the proposal include an indoor option for loading, as was included in the previously approved plans, and that the stairs be daylighted. The Commission also noted that additional work and attention was needed on the north and south elevations and suggested that the applicant consider adding solar panels and providing electric vehicle charging stations in the office/laboratory parking.
Onni Christie Mixed Use Project. The Commission held a study session to review a proposed mixed-use project on a 3.76-acre site at 5801-5861 Christie Avenue, including a 54-story residential tower with 638 units, a 16-story office tower with approximately 238,000 square feet of office space, about 20,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, and 1,105 parking spaces. The project will include a new half-acre public park fronting Christie Avenue and will retain the existing 87,410 square foot office building occupied by Wells Fargo Bank and other commercial tenants. The existing one-story, approximately 44,000 square foot building that is occupied by Allegro Ballroom and other commercial tenants will be demolished.
Fifteen individuals spoke at the study session and provided comments to the Commission. A majority of the commentators were not in favor of the project and felt that the new building was too tall and would add to an already congested area. However, a number of speakers were in favor of the project, some of whom questioned why the existing Wells Fargo building was not being demolished as part of the project.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 4 The Commissioners were generally supportive of the project and had the following comments on the proposal. Most Commissioners suggested that a bar and/or restaurant at the top of the residential tower would be a good amenity for residents and visitors alike. It was pointed out that the east elevation, which would be visible to Emeryville residents, needed more attention and that there needed to be a design connection between the two towers. Comments were made on the large parking podium and it was suggested that the applicant should seek ways of reducing the parking so that the size of the podium could be reduced. Traffic and circulation were highlighted as main concerns and it was suggested that the applicant consider obtaining bonus points by doing intersection improvements at Powell Street and Christie Avenue. It was noted that currently the only vehicular entry and exit point is on Christie Avenue and that additional entry/exit points would assist in addressing traffic concerns. A monetary contribution to the City’s Art Center and provision of for-sale units were other suggestions for obtaining bonus points in addition to intersection improvements. Including sustainability elements in the project and a water feature in the park design were other suggestions made by the Commission.
Unit Mix and Design, and Tower Separation Amendments for High-Rise Buildings. The Commission held a study session to consider amendments to the requirements of the Planning Regulations pertaining to unit mix and design, and tower separation, for buildings over 100 feet in height. The consensus of the Commission was to recommend to the City Council that high- rise buildings be required to have a minimum percentage of two- and three-bedroom units and a maximum percentage of studio units, but with percentages that are less restrictive than those for non-high-rise buildings. Concerning tower separation, the consensus of the Commission was for a general finding that the distance separating high-rise buildings is adequate.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE In lieu of a formal meeting, the PAC held a reception at City Hall on December 13 celebrating the 2018 Purchase Award and other 2018 Art in Public Places Program accomplishments. The artist, Sara Paloma, unveiled her installation comprised of 12 black earthen vases of 10 to 26 inches in height, known as Silhouette, on a pedestal on the north side of the elevator on the second floor of City Hall. Speakers to the audience of about 35 people included the artist, Mayor, City Manager, PAC Chair and project manager. The next meeting of the PAC is planned for January 10, 2019 when the PAC will consider the final Public Market Art Plan, art donation from the City Manager, annual report to the City Council, and a revised scope for the art installation at Point Emery first proposed in 2013 now that the shoreline protection is being commissioned and expected to be complete in 2019. Also in January, the PAC will convene a subcommittee to consider approaches to a structural deficit in the Art in Public Places program and is expected to make recommendations to the biannual budget. In February, the PAC will consider Sherwin Williams art in the public park for the first time. Future meetings will consider the Cultural District marketing, further discussion of the 40th and San Pablo Bus Hub, and the possibility of creating a mural program. A second artist under consideration for the Marina Public Art is on hold pending the priority setting and fund analysis.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 5 AC TRANSIT - EMERYVILLE INTERAGENCY LIAISON COMMITTEE This committee, which is composed of Emeryville City Council members and AC Transit Board members, met on December 18 at AC Transit headquarters. The committee discussed a proposed bus-only left turn lane from Powell Street to I-80, Emeryville’s 40th/San Pablo Bus Hub study including the redesign of 40th Street, AC Transit taking over Amtrak’s bus service, Emeryville’s upcoming study of the highest and best use of the curb, Emeryville’s plan for bus lanes on Hollis Street, the City’s parking management plan, Alameda County Transportation Commission’s San Pablo Avenue corridor project, and Emeryville’s Powell Street corridor SafeTREC study.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE The DCC met on December 12 with representatives from the Planning, Building, and Economic Development and Housing divisions of the Community Development Department, the Public Works, Police, and Fire departments, the City Attorney’s Office, and the City Manager discussing the following projects:
ACTC San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Study. Committee members discussed a variety of options for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes, stations, and bicycle facilities in conjunction with a study sponsored by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) for multimodal transportation improvements on San Pablo Avenue from Oakland to Richmond.
PLANNING DIVISION CURRENT PLANNING PROJECTS Major Projects Chart, Table, and Map. The attached bar chart illustrates the progress of each major development project through the Planning and Building “pipeline”, while the attached Major Projects table contains more detail on each project, and a key map shows the locations of the projects. Those projects that had significant staff activity in December are discussed below.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. In December, Planning staff provided a second round of comments on the building permit applications for Buildings B-1, B-2 and C.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project. A Final Development Plan (FDP) for a 300-space parking structure with 26,000 square feet of retail space on “Parcel B” was approved by the Planning Commission on June 23, 2016, and a building permit was issued on January 12, 2018. However, due to the overall financing of the Public Market project, construction of this building has now been terminated and the building permit has been withdrawn. A proposal for a revised project, including 150,000 square feet of office/lab space, 565 parking spaces, and ground floor retail, has now been submitted. As noted above, a Planning Commission study session was held on December 13. A Planning Commission public hearing on the new FDP is scheduled for January 24.
5850 Shellmound Way Mixed-Use Project. As previously reported, the Planning Commission held a study session on September 28, 2017 to consider a proposal for a new eight-story 259- unit residential building with 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space to replace
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 6 the existing three-story, 61,000 square foot Innovative Interfaces office building at 5850 Shellmound Way. Subsequently, the plans were revised to include a proposed pedestrian- bicycle path along the northern edge of the property and to reduce the unit count to 244. These plans were reviewed by the Planning Commission at a second study session on June 28. In July, staff solicited and reviewed a scope of work from Urban Planning Partners for environmental review of the project, including a proposed General Plan Amendment to revise the location of Shellmound Way such that it coincides with its current location approximately 250 feet south of what is shown in the General Plan, and to add an east-west bicycle and pedestrian path between Christie Avenue and Shellmound Street as directed by the City Council. The scope is under review and preparation of a CEQA document will get underway after the developer has filed a formal application and paid the fees.
Onni Christie Mixed Use Project. As previously reported, Onni Group has entered into a two- year escrow agreement for the property at 5801-5861 Christie Avenue, a 3.76-acre site just north of the 76 gas station and Denny’s restaurant on Powell Street formerly known as the “BRE Gateway” site. During that period, they are expected to receive entitlements for development. Onni proposes to retain the existing office building and build new high-rise residential and office towers, and a half-acre park as called for in the General Plan. As noted above, a Planning Commission study session was held on December 13. A debriefing telephone conference was held with the applicant on December 20. Community meetings are now being scheduled and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will get underway after the developer has filed a formal application and paid the fees.
Novartis. In early July, Novartis announced that it would be ending its antibacterial and antiviral research programs based in Emeryville, which will result in the layoff of about 140 employees, about half of its Emeryville staff, and that it will be selling its Emeryville property. Novartis owns a portion of the former Chiron Life Sciences Center campus, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was approved by the City Council in 1995. Any future development would require approval of Final Development Plans by the Planning Commission, and any changes to the approved Chiron PUD would require City Council approval of a revised Preliminary Development Plan upon a recommendation from the Commission. Staff met several times in October with representatives of BioMed Realty, a developer of life science campuses, which is in contract with Novartis to acquire and develop their Emeryville property. On December 17, staff met with BioMed representatives to discuss the Development Agreement for the Chiron PUD.
EmeryStation West (“Transit Center”). As previously reported, on November 19, staff met with representatives of Wareham concerning a need for Novartis to locate a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) imager and related equipment in one of the ground floor “active spaces” in the EmeryStation West/Transit Center building. Staff further discussed the issue with Novartis and Wareham representatives by telephone on November 20, and subsequently exchanged several emails about the request, which requires a modification to the EmeryStation West conditions of approval. The Planning Commission and City Council were notified of this request by email on December 12 and asked to respond within seven days if any of them wished it to be referred to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration. As none of them requested that the proposal be referred to them for consideration, staff approved it administratively on December 21. Concurrently, staff also approved an expansion of the
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 7 previously-approved rooftop screening to accommodate additional equipment needed by Novartis.
6701 Shellmound Street Residential Development (“Nady Site”). The Planning Commission approved this 186-unit residential project on March 24, 2016. The applicant, Anton, encountered unexpected site contamination issues and was working with the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health on a conditional closure of the site. This delayed submittal of a building permit application, and the applicant requested a two-year extension of the planning entitlements, which was approved by the Planning Commission on June 22, 2017. On October 1, 2017, Anton terminated their Purchase and Sale Agreement and the property owner, John Nady, sought another developer. Staff subsequently met with several other developers interested in the project, including Alliance Residential, TMG, and Summerhill Homes, none of which was able to pursue the project. On September 7, staff met with AMCAL, a residential developer that is now in contract with the owner to demolish the existing buildings and develop the project, and with the property owners and AMCAL on September 25 and October 16. The blighted condition of the property, and the need for immediate action to abate the nuisance, were discussed. A Notice and Order to Repair or Abate the property was issued on September 12, 2018 pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17980. Staff negotiated a Compliance Agreement with the property owner and AMCAL, which was signed by all parties and executed by the City Manager with an effective date of December 19; it will be recorded in early January. Meanwhile, AMCAL applied for a demolition permit on November 19, which was approved and ready-to-issue on December 18, pending payment of fees. Staff also approved an urgent noise waiver request on December 17 to conduct lead-based paint and asbestos removal activities between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on both weekdays and weekends from December 17, 2018 through January 18, 2019, which must be completed prior to demolition of the buildings. A permit was issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the lead and asbestos abatement activity is currently underway.
47th Street Homes, 1034-1040 47th Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to demolish four existing residential buildings and replace them with three duplexes was submitted on July 5. This project requires a Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval because it involves the demolition of residential units. Study sessions will be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. No meetings are scheduled at this time.
1001 42nd Street. This property, which is about one acre in size, fronts on Linden Street between 41st and 42nd Streets. About 78% of the site is in Oakland and about 22% is in Emeryville. On September 12, staff met with the property owners and their architect to discuss their proposal to renovate and expand the existing office/industrial building fronting on Linden Street for 14 live-work units and 75 residential units. The Emeryville portion of the property contains several outbuildings and surface parking, which are not proposed to be substantially altered. The possibility of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Emeryville and Oakland, whereby Emeryville would cede planning and building jurisdiction of the project to Oakland, was discussed. This proposal was reviewed by the Development Coordinating Committee (DCC) on September 12 and a draft MOA was reviewed by the DCC on October 31. On November 16, the draft MOA was sent to Oakland City staff for their review.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 8 Rug Depot Redesign, 4045 Horton Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to modify an existing commercial space into two Medium-sized Retail Stores and interior parking was submitted on June 29, 2016. A Planning Commission study session was held on August 25, 2016. On July 25, 2018, the application was deemed withdrawn, and the balance in the project’s cost recovery account was refunded. Staff met with the property owner on July 23 to discuss other potential uses of the property, and a Zoning Compliance Letter detailing the existing legal uses of the property and possible future uses was sent to the owner on September 5. The owner filed an appeal to the Planning Commission of the Director’s Zoning Compliance Letter on September 14. He also requested that the Transportation Committee consider a red curb on the east side of Horton Street, opposite his loading dock, and indicated that he would withdraw his appeal if the red curb were approved. This request was approved by the Transportation Committee on November 15; it will be considered by the City Council on January 15.
Decathlon Signs, 3938 Horton Street. A Major Sign Permit application for one new illuminated wall sign, one non-illuminated monument sign, and three new illuminated signs on the tower structure for Decathlon sporting goods in the former Toys “R” Us building at 3938 Horton Street in the East BayBridge shopping center was submitted on October 22. As noted above, the application was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission on December 13.
Doyle Street Mews. On November 7, 2017, the City Council unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to demolish four existing legal residential units and two existing illegal residential units, and to replace them with six new residential condominiums at 5876-5880 Doyle Street. The project had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2017. In May 2018, the project was sold to a new owner, who is having construction drawings prepared. However, the new owner was not able to submit a building permit application by the November 7, 2018 expiration date of the planning permits; therefore, on November 6, 2018, prior to the expiration date, the owner filed a request for a one-year extension of the project’s entitlements. The extension request will be considered by the City Council on January 15.
ADMINISTRATIVE CASES AND ACTIVITIES Conditional Use Permits Research and Development, 6655 Hollis Street. A Minor Conditional Use Permit for a new Research and Development use was approved on December 20.
Trivium Games, 3996 San Pablo Avenue, Suites H, I and J. A Minor Conditional Use Permit for a new Recreation: Indoor use was approved on December 21.
Airport Home Appliance, 5815 Shellmound Street. A Minor Conditional Use Permit application for a Medium-size Retail Store (i.e. 5,000 to 40,000 square feet) in an existing building that was submitted on August 17 was deemed withdrawn on December 27.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 9 Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Office Renovation, 1545 Park Avenue. A Minor Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit application to modify an existing building for an office and/or research and development use was submitted on October 25 (pending).
Design Review Wells Fargo, 1199 40th Street. A Minor Design Review permit for exterior modifications for a new Wells Fargo bank branch was approved on December 7.
Fuel Module, 6440 Shellmound Street. A Minor Design Review application to add a fuel module was submitted on September 21 (pending).
3612 Adeline Street Residential Addition. A Minor Design Review application for an addition to an existing single-family home was submitted on June 27 (pending).
KFC Façade Revision, 4501 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Design Review application to modify the existing façade of a fast-food restaurant was deemed withdrawn on December 28.
Signs Andante, 1121 40th Street. A Minor Sign Permit to install signs consistent with the Andante Master Sign Program was approved on December 17.
KFC, 4501 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Sign Permit application to modify existing signs was submitted on August 15 (pending).
Sidewalk Cafes/Parklets Super Duper Burger, 5959 Shellmound. A Sidewalk Café Permit application for an outdoor eating area for a new food establishment at the Public Market was submitted on September 18 (pending).
ADVANCED PLANNING PROJECTS 40th/San Pablo Bus Hub. As noted above, on December 18 the City Council approved a concept plan for 40th Street, with changes to the left turn lanes between Hubbard and Horton Streets. Staff held a phone meeting on December 21 with the consultants regarding next steps, including a traffic analysis, detailed cost estimates, and a final concept plan that can be used for grant applications. The original consultant contract with Community Design + Architecture (CD+A) did not envision this level of effort for 40th Street; therefore, a contract amendment will be prepared for consideration by the City Council in February. Further information about the project is posted at http://www.emeryville.org/40thSanPabloBusHub.
Ashby-Shellmound Interchange. On December 13, Planning and Public Works staff attended a meeting at the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) offices about the proposed reconstruction of the Ashby Avenue/I-80 interchange to provide all-way access to Shellmound Street. The project is funded by Measure BB, and ACTC has agreed to manage the project on behalf of Emeryville. It includes a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the freeway, and a pedestrian/bicycle “rest stop” or “vista point” within the interchange, both of which are shown
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 10 in the Emeryville General Plan. The meeting included a presentation by ACTC’s consultants concerning a variety of options being considered for the configuration of the interchange.
Powell Street Transit Improvements. On December 4, City and AC Transit staff met in Emeryville to outline a strategy for working with Caltrans to achieve a bus-only left-turn lane from Powell Street onto westbound I-80. It was agreed that the project would be developed in three phases: (1) left turn lane, (2) bus stops on the freeway on- and off-ramps, and (3) reconfiguring the freeway shoulder to create a bus-only lane from the on-ramp to the existing bus-only ramp east of the Bay Bridge toll plaza. The planning and environmental process will be conducted for all phases at once. AC Transit is taking the lead on the project.
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. On September 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Ruling that shortened the “shot clock” for cities to approve cell phone antenna applications to 60 days from the date of submittal. This includes both planning and building permits. Staff met on November 8 and 19 to discuss the implications of this Ruling, and determined that it would be impossible to process Planning Commission approvals, let alone building permits, within this short timeframe. Therefore, staff has developed a proposal to modify the Planning Regulations to use the Zoning Compliance Review process for all such planning applications, which essentially would be an “over the counter” approval by staff subject to certain prescribed standards, similar to the process for Accessory Dwelling Units. As noted above, on December 13 the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt this code amendment; first reading of the ordinance amending the Planning Regulations is scheduled to be considered by the City Council on January 15.
General Plan Annual Progress Report. Staff continued gathering information on City actions in 2018 that helped to implement General Plan action items. The annual report is due to the State by April 1, and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in February and by the City Council in March. Staff discussed presenting the Housing Element Annual Report to the Housing Committee at their February 6 meeting.
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018-2023. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that all state and local governments develop a hazard mitigation plan as a condition of receiving federal disaster assistance. These plans are required to be updated every five years, and must be approved by the State Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Human Resources Department is taking the lead on updating the City’s plan. As previously reported, the Planning Commission considered the draft plan on October 26, 2017, and the City Council held a study session on November 7, 2017. The draft plan has now been finalized following several rounds of revisions in response to comments from OES. Staff met with the City Manager on December 10 to discuss the process for adopting the Plan and incorporating it into the Safety Element of the General Plan, as recommended by OES.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 11 BUILDING DIVISION Permit, Inspection, and Plan Check Activity and Public Contacts The attached tables summarize the sixth month of fiscal year 2018-2019 for building permit and inspection activity. Following is a summary of the Building Division’s permit, inspection, and plan check activity and public contacts in December:
Permits Issued: 73 Total Valuation: About $10 million Fees Collected: About $343,000 Inspections: 833 ‐ Major projects: 767 (92%) ‐ Other: 66 (8%) Fast Track Plan Check: - Same day: 15 applications - Within 2 weeks: 25 applications - Expedited requests: 0 (plan review comments or permit approval within 3-5 days) Public Contacts and Inquiries: - Counter contacts: 146 - Telephone inquiries: 95
Major Projects Under Construction Construction is proceeding on the following major new developments and renovation projects: The Intersection Mixed Use Project (Maz site) – 3800 San Pablo Avenue; 105 residential units, 21,000 square feet of retail. Six-alarm fire on July 6, 2016 destroyed residential wood frame superstructure. The Building Division approved plans for repairs of the garage structure and podium on September 27, 2016. Five-alarm fire on May 13, 2017 destroyed wood framing of residential structure for a second time. The existing Maz Building also suffered fire damage. A demolition permit to remove the fire-damaged debris was issued on May 26, 2017. A demolition and temporary shoring permit for the Commercial Building was issued on July 7, 2017. A building permit for residential podium repairs was issued on August 17, 2017. The general contractor was replaced by Cannon Constructors in October 2017. A pre-construction meeting was held in February 2018 with the developer to discuss re-building the 105-unit residential mixed-use project using modular construction. An update meeting was held in June with the developer, who confirmed that they have received the necessary financing to rebuild the project. The commercial phase of construction started in July, with the residential phase to follow shortly thereafter. A permit application for modular construction of the residential component was submitted on October 15, with plan review provided by the State Architect’s office and oversight by the City’s Building Division plan check engineers. Permits for the residential phase are expected to be issued in February 2019. In addition, the Building Division met with the developer in December 2018 to discuss the commercial project, including the plan review process, to compile and consolidate existing active and expired permits for a clearer understanding of what was previously approved and inspected.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 12 Ocean Avenue Townhomes – 1276 Ocean Avenue; 5 townhouses. Third floors were added to Units 3 and 4 without benefit of permits. Applicant was directed to remove the third floor of Unit 3 and legalize the third floor of Unit 4 before occupancy can be issued for any units in this project. Revised plans for work without permits were submitted in December 2015 and were approved on August 22, 2017 following seven rounds of plan check; on April 23, 2018, the property owner/applicant paid the additional permit fees and picked up the approved revisions. Final inspections continue. The applicant has requested certificate of occupancy; however, an internal meeting on June 12 determined that there are many outstanding issues that must be addressed before CO can be issued, including removal of the third floor and upper stairs in Unit 3, recording of “no build” and emergency vehicle access easements on Peabody Lane, the planting of trees along the eastern property line, and any other issues identified in the building permit plans or conditions of approval. Marketplace Parcel B (Garage and Pavilion Buildings) – 5950-6000 Shellmound Street; 22,280 square feet of retail space and 300 parking spaces. Building permit issued on January 12, 2018. The applicant has now withdrawn the building permit application for the retail and parking garage building, and has submitted plans for a revised project to include 150,000 square feet of office/lab space, 14,000 square feet of retail space, and 565 parking spaces. As noted above, a study session on this proposal was held by the Planning Commission on December 13. Fees for the original project were refunded in November. Marketplace Parcel C2 Residential – 6251 Shellmound Street; 66 residential units wrapping north and west sides of grocery store and parking structure. Building Permit issued on April 6, 2018. Marketplace Theater Site (Parcel D) – 6301 Shellmound Street; 223-unit apartment building. Building permit issued on February 3, 2017. Building and Fire staff met in December with the developers to discuss their anticipated Temporary Certificate of Occupancy phasing requests, which are expected to occur in the spring. Marketplace Park – Redesign and expansion of Christie Park. Building permit issued on January 11, 2018. Grand opening ceremony held November 29. Final inspection pending. EmeryStation West @ Emeryville Transit Center – 5959 Horton Street; 250,000 square feet of office/lab and retail space, and Amtrak bus bays, in 165-foot high-rise. Building permit issued on November 4, 2016. On November 29, 2018, a temporary certificate of occupancy was issued by the Chief Building Official for the first and second floor vehicular garage and bus bays, third floor terrace common areas, pedestrian bridge, and ground floor plaza connection between the garage and Amtrak Station. Floor levels 3-9 were excluded from this approval due to pending construction activity. The Building Division has received laboratory tenant improvement permit applications which will eventually result in three tenants in four of the nine floors. Estrella Vista Affordable Housing, 3706 San Pablo Avenue – 87 units of affordable housing on former Golden Gate Lock and Key site. Building permit issued on June 21, 2017. Groundbreaking ceremony held October 11, 2017.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 13 Anticipated Major Development Projects The Building Division anticipates new development projects in fiscal year 2018-2019 including: Marketplace Shellmound Site (Parcel A) – 5900 Shellmound Street; 167 residential units, 14,000 square feet of retail space. Adeline Springs – 3637 Adeline Street; demolition of existing U.S. Spring industrial building and construction of five-story building with 29 rental residential units and four to six live/work units. Sherwin Williams Project – 1450 Sherwin Avenue; four new buildings with 500 residential units and 2,000 to 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail/commercial space, associated open space, and new City park. Building permit applications for Buildings B1 and B2 were received on August 6; building permit applications for Building C and D were received on September 24. “Nady Site” – 6701 Shellmound Street; redevelopment of former industrial site for 186 rental housing units. Two-year extension of planning permits, to March 24, 2019, approved by Planning Commission on June 22, 2017. This property has been determined to be a public nuisance and blight. Notice and Order to rehabilitate or demolish has been posted and issued to the property owners. The City Attorney’s Office is processing a claim against the property owners to enforce the Notice and Order. Staff has notified the owners that, unless a good faith effort has been made to commence work on the project before the March 24, 2019 expiration date of the planning permits, those permits will expire. Staff has advised the property owners that their demolition of the existing buildings and clearing of the site would constitute such a good faith effort and will therefore vest their entitlements, but that if the City has to do the demolition, it will be a code enforcement action and will not vest their entitlements. The owners are now in contract with AMCAL, who intend to demolish the existing buildings. Staff met internally to discuss the situation on September 4 and 12, with AMCAL on September 7, and with the property owners and AMCAL on September 25 and October 16. Staff has negotiated a Compliance Agreement with the property owner and AMCAL which has now been signed by all parties and was effective on December 19. AMCAL applied for a demolition permit on November 19; the permit was approved and ready-to-issue on December 18 pending payment of fees. Meanwhile, AMCAL has received a lead and asbestos abatement permit from the BAAQMD, and the abatement is currently underway; this is a prerequisite for demolition of the buildings.
Pre-Submittal Meetings The Building Division held pre‐submittal meetings for a number of projects in December. These meetings involve the Chief Building Official, plan check staff, Fire Department staff, and the projects’ development teams. Their focus is to aid the applicant to identify potential building code issues, alternate materials and methods requests, project scheduling issues, expected fees, and other major building concerns. Gameday VR – 5699 Bay Street, Building D; install truss structures, furniture, and equipment for indoor entertainment arcade. Novartis 4 – 5300 Chiron Way; replace uninterruptable power supply.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 14 1036 45th Street – Create 845 square foot second unit on first floor and relocate existing laundry. 3996 San Pablo Avenue, Suite H, I and J – Shell improvements, prepare vacant suites for future tenants. Add three new electrical panels and three new bathrooms. Decathlon – 3938 Horton Street; tenant improvements interior only, walls, electrical, plumbing. Zogenix – 5959 Horton Street, 5th floor; tenant improvements, full floor office space with break room. EmeryStation West – 5959 Horton Street; electrical and concrete base for sculpture. Petit Pot – 4221 Horton Street; tenant improvements; install food production equipment. Zymergen, #345 – 5980 Horton Street, 3rd floor; tenant improvements; lab renovation, selected demolition, new walls, ceiling lights, ceiling fixtures, finishes and mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Cell Design Lab – 5858 Horton Street, 2nd Floor; tenant improvements to three lab areas, relocating power. Decathlon – 3938 Horton Street; storefront and exterior improvements. Aves11 – 1265 67th Street; modifications to fence for fire egress. Super Duper Burger – 5959 Shellmound Street, Cafe 3; install two non-illuminated wall signs, one non-illuminated blade sign. Xfinity – 5688 Bay Street, Building E; install one channel LED letter sign and one blade sign. 1099 45th Street – Residential portion only; remove all existing roofing and install new plywood and 30-year shingles. 3 Captain Drive, D304 – Kitchen and bath remodel: remove tub, install walk-in shower, tile, shower mixer. Bayside Park – 1440 40th Street; mold remediation at main floor kitchen, remove damaged sheetrock, replace seal walls with anti-microbial coating. Bridgecourt Apartments – 1231 40th Street, B2-W, #326; remove and replace kitchen and bathroom cabinets and countertops in same location. Light fixtures in same location, plumbing. Bridgecourt Apartments – 1331 40th Street, B1-W, #215; remove and replace kitchen and bathroom cabinets and countertops in same location, new light fixtures in same location, new plumbing at sinks. 5538 Beaudry Street, Unit A – Kitchen remodel: relocate sink, install new cabinets, install new appliances, update fan and lights in bathroom. Andante – 1121 40th Street, Building 2; install ten non-illuminated blade signs and parking wall signs. Bridgecourt Apartments – 1321-1331 40th Street, Building 1, #123; remove and replace kitchen, bathroom cabinets and countertops in same location, light fixtures, plumbing. Bridgecourt Apartments – 1321-1331 40th Street, Building 1, #323; remove and replace kitchen, bathroom cabinets and countertops in same location, light fixtures, plumbing. Taco Bell – 3839 Emery St, #700; install one new circuit with outlet. 4060 Harlan Street – Service change, 3-wire upgrade to 400 amperes. Super Duper Burger – 5959 Shellmound Street, Cafe 3; install UL300 fire system. 1063 48th Street – Install tankless water heater.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 15 101 Liquid Sugar Drive – Replace power vented water heater. 4053 Harlan Street – Private sewer lateral (PSL), replace 200 feet of 4" sewer lateral.
Projects Completed or Nearing Completion The following projects have received Certificate of Occupancy (CO), Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), or final building permit sign-off (final) for the month of December: 15 sub permit types (finals for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, etc.)
Code Enforcement/Graffiti Abatement The following cases were handled by the Chief Building Official in December: 2 general code enforcement case, correspondence for abatement purposes. 7 telephone contacts, relating to code enforcement process and complaint status.
Customer Feedback Questionnaire For the month of December one questionnaire was received, indicating positive and excellent in all categories, including customer service levels, staff knowledge, improvements needed, and how the City of Emeryville’s counter services compare with other jurisdictions.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Outreach. Staff corresponded with two developers/property owners interested in advancing projects in Emeryville and two prospective businesses regarding available properties. Staff conducted a welcome visit with one business new to the City, and two business retention visits to provide general assistance to existing businesses.
Cultural District. The California Arts Council (CAC) has offered a second $5,000 stipend for use in marketing the Rotten City-Emeryville Cultural Arts District. In December, staff prepared the required application and prior stipend use report for CAC review. The funds are to be used for marketing of the district. While limited, the funds did help begin the Reel Emeryville, Inside- Out, and video projects this past year. The second stipend will be used to complete those projects in the coming year. Staff anticipates early drafts of the Reel Emeryville and Inside-Out projects to be available by early spring.
BizNexus Event. The winter edition of the BizNexus quarterly business networking meeting series was held on December 19 at the Public Market Food Hall. Entitled “Merry at the Market” with food and drink vouchers provided by Public Market, the event was extraordinarily well received, with a diverse group of approximately 60 attendees. The BizNexus series will continue in 2019, with the spring edition tentatively scheduled for March-April with an environmental sustainability theme. Additional details to follow.
East Bay Innovation Awards. The East Bay Economic Development Alliance has announced finalists for the 2019 East Bay Innovation Awards. Two Emeryville companies have been awarded finalist status in this competitive and coveted awards program: Gritstone Oncology, in
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 16 the biotech category, and Kikoko, in the food and drink category. Gritstone develops immunotherapies for cancer patients, and Kikoko produces cannabis infused tea. The companies will be honored, and awardees announced, at the East Bay Innovation Awards event on March 28 at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
Business Retention and Promotion. Economic Development and Housing Division staff engaged in the following activities supportive of Emeryville businesses in December: Façade Grant Program. EDH and Building Division staff are reviewing the Comprehensive Seismic Plan for the Park Avenue Business Center (one of the Round 1 Façade Grant award projects) and anticipates that the related retrofit projects should be able to begin in the spring. Other Round 1 grant awardees, Fantasy Junction and Andante Commercial, are both in the middle of their façade improvements at this time. Round 2 invitations went out at the beginning of November with a deadline of November 30 for submittals. The City received seven applications with requests for funds of just over $400,000. While this is a third less than last year’s requests, it is still double the amount of money available and indicates an ongoing interest for City assistance in promoting opportunities for business development and redevelopment. Where proposals exceed the $200,000 allotment for the program, the Façade Grant Guidelines require that the projects be priority ranked with scoring to be based on criteria previously approved by Council as set forth in the Guidelines. Staff is currently reviewing the submittals for completeness and anticipates sending out status letters to applicants in mid-January, which will include the final submittal deadlines. A subcommittee of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) will be appointed to review the applications. Following evaluation by the subcommittee, the full EDAC will review the subcommittee scoring and provide a recommendation to the City Council, which will make the final decision on the allocation of the funds. Manufacturing Sector Survey. During the lead-up to the well-attended National Manufacturing Day events on October 5, staff conducted outreach to a sample of local manufacturers. Staff is currently compiling the results of that survey, which was based on a template provided by the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative and was intended to evaluate the opportunities for, and challenges to, conducting a local manufacturing sector business in Emeryville. The results will allow review of existing programs and potential future programs to provide assistance for addressing constraints to manufacturing. Economic Development Project Meeting. Economic Development and Housing staff, the Community Development Director, Public Works Director, City Attorney, and City Manager held their regular monthly meeting on December 20 to review the status of various economic development projects and programs.
LABOR STANDARDS Employee Scheduling/Fair Workweek. During the month of December, staff received approximately three inquiries by email and phone regarding implementation of the new labor standards. There are three active audits of potential violations of the Fair Workweek Ordinance. More information and an updated FAQs document are available on the City’s website at http://www.emeryville.org/1136/Fair-Workweek-Ordinance.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 17 Minimum Wage. During the month of December, there were approximately ten inquiries regarding the Paid Sick Leave and Wage requirements of the Minimum Wage/Paid Sick Leave Ordinance via telephone, email and our online system. There was an increase in calls and inquiries related to the next minimum wage increase scheduled for July 2019. There are two active investigations for Paid Sick Leave violations. Our education and outreach consultant, Mills College, is currently finalizing a report on the impacts of labor standards within the City, which should be presented in the early part of 2019. The next Minimum Wage increase will be in July 2019. Information should be available in late February or early March, and will be posted on the City’s website at http://www.emeryville.org/1024/Minimum-Wage-Ordinance.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Housing Bond Expenditure Plan. Staff met internally on December 19 to brainstorm an expenditure plan for the $50 million Housing Bond (Measure C) that was approved by the voters in June.
Tenant Protections Ordinance. The Just Cause Eviction and Harassment Protections Ordinance took effect on April 1, 2017. Staff developed a webpage with useful information for tenants and landlords at http://emeryville.org/1127/Eviction-Harassment-Ordinance. The City Clerk received four Notices of Eviction in December. Staff has contracted with ECHO Fair Housing to provide one-on-one services to landlords and tenants three afternoons a week in City Hall and has provided East Bay Community Law Center with a grant to provide legal services to low income tenants who have received an eviction notice.
4300 San Pablo Avenue. As previously reported, a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for a low-income senior housing project on the former site of the temporary Recreation Center was approved by the City Council on April 18, 2017 and was issued on April 24, 2017. The RFQ/P process has now been put in abeyance while staff processes a density increase for the site, which requires modifications to the General Plan and Planning Regulations by the City Council upon a recommendation from the Planning Commission. An addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report was prepared by environmental consultant ESA to cover the environmental review requirements for the density increase. On October 30 the City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the General Plan Amendment and the first reading of an ordinance amending the Planning Regulations; on November 13, the Council passed the second reading of the ordinance amending the Planning Regulations, and it took effect on December 13. Staff expects to issue a new RFQ/P in early 2019; the City Council will be providing direction for this as a discussion item at its January 15 meeting.
Estrella Vista Affordable Housing Project, 3706 San Pablo Avenue. The project is under construction, and has nearly completed framing the housing units. The developer has drawn all funds from the City except for retention, and is now drawing construction loan funds.
Rehabilitation Projects. Alameda County has allocated funds from the Measure A1 bond to owner occupied rehabilitation projects. The provider is Habitat for Humanity, and they will be rolling the program out at the end of the year. In the meantime, the City’s allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding that is used for owner occupied rehabilitation is being provided by the Alameda County Healthy Homes Department for Minor
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 18 Home Repairs. Staff is working with both agencies to market the programs in Emeryville, as well as with the Rebuilding Together rehab program for low income seniors. All three programs share a page in the City’s new Activity Guide. Staff may request that unused CDBG owner rehab funds be reallocated to a rental rehab project to be identified.
Homeless. Staff pursued the following activities during the month of December: Homeless Program Funding. Staff has been attending meetings and workshops on the three State of California homeless funding sources and will be allocating its Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds to Oakland. Outreach. Staff continues to work with North County jurisdictions and the County on coordinated efforts regarding people experiencing homelessness. The contract with the Berkeley Food and Housing Project (BFHP) provides services for homeless outreach and case management, including a full-time staff person in Emeryville. Staff is coordinating with Fire, Police and Community Services to identify and locate people experiencing homelessness in our community and to engage them in an effort to provide harm reduction services and start the process of finding permanent housing solutions. Point in Time Homeless Count. The Point in Time Homeless Count is scheduled for January 30 from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Staff will be counting in Emeryville. People who want to volunteer to count in the area can sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019AlamedaPIT. Winter Shelter. As noted above, on December 10 the City Council approved an increase from $15,000 to $30,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to assist with the operations of the North County Winter Shelter. BFHP refers clients to the six Emeryville shelter beds. The Police and Senior Center have bus passes for people wishing to go to the Winter Shelter in the evening and return to Emeryville in the morning. Family Front Door. The Family Front Door to the Coordinated Entry System, covering Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Albany and Piedmont, opened on October 4, 2017, and the City Council has approved $25,000 to assist with the funding of this project in fiscal year 2018-19. Berkeley Men’s Shelter. In addition, staff has received a request for capital cost assistance for a men’s shelter in Berkeley run by BFHP and BRIDGE Housing. Staff met with the City Manager on December 3 to discuss this request.
Housing Notification. Staff added 103 people to the Housing Notification List.
Housing Legislation. Staff is following the new legislation being developed in Sacramento related to Housing and Homelessness as well as the CASA Compact. In addition, programs and reporting are changing related to the 2017 and 2018 Housing Packages.
Housing Developers. Staff spoke to one market rate housing developer interested in developing and/or purchasing housing in Emeryville.
Public Information. Staff fielded ten calls and emails regarding housing search, six calls and emails regarding landlord/tenant issues, and three walk-ins with housing related issues.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 19 First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) and Below Market Rate (BMR) Ownership Programs. BMR Program. One BMR resale closed at Adeline Place with a loan repayment to the City. One BMR at Andante is still on the market, also involving a loan repayment. Foreclosure Prevention. Staff continues to track owners with a Notice of Default on a BMR unit at City Limits, ensuring that they continue to make payments. Subordinations. No subordinations were approved or processed in December. Loan Payoffs. Two loan payoffs were processed in December. Loan Applications. One FTHB application was received in December, but the applicant did not qualify. Owner Occupancy Violators. There are currently four violation cases: - Adeline Place BMR with a FTHB loan; there have been unauthorized changes to the title and the Homeowners Association suspects the unit is being rented out; these issues are not responsive to monitoring; a Notice of Violation was sent in August. Staff is pursuing resolution with the support of the City Attorney’s Office. - Andante BMR; the Homeowners Association has a forwarding address on file, with a different name listed on the call box. The owner has additional property in another city. Staff is issuing Notice of Default with the support of the City Attorney’s Office. - Watergate FTHB loan: the owner is in default of the mortgage; a Notice of Default/demand was sent in June. Staff received notice of a trustee sale in August and is now awaiting loan payoff. - Watergate FTHB loan: the Homeowners Association has a forwarding address on file. The owner has additional property and is registered to vote in another city. Staff is issuing a Notice of Default with the support of the City Attorney’s Office. Owner Occupancy Waivers. There are currently no waivers. Owner Occupancy Monitoring. Staff continued the owner-occupancy monitoring process for program participants. Public Inquiries. Staff responded to over 50 general inquiries via telephone and email from current and potential program participants, lenders, real estate agents, title companies, etc. Program Documents. Work continued on revising a suite of program documents including guidelines, applications, and internal procedures. Revisions to the Homebuyer section of the EDH website were prepared and reviewed, and are ready for posting.
CAPITAL PROJECTS Parking Management. As previously reported, on October 30 the City Council asked staff to revisit the approach to paid parking implementation and directed staff to consider the following in developing a framework: Tiered pricing approach with clear occupancy policy for revising prices as needed. Consider specialized industrial and school zones. Establish a rational means for business permit allocation. Technology should reduce staffing costs and enhance user experience. Define a clear privacy policy related to use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) for enforcement of paid parking.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 20 In December, staff considered the City Council direction to simplify the parking pricing approach and focused on short term pricing, completing a review of existing short-term parking locations (“green curbs”) compared with proposed short-term meter areas for a more targeted approach citywide or in North Hollis and/or Triangle only. To support this effort, EDH staff collaborated with Public Works staff to update the Public Works database of existing curb treatments; this effort will include all curb treatments and advance the Highest and Best Use of Curb study, to begin in the new year. The Technical Advisory Committee met on December 13 to discuss these issues, and a debriefing with the City Manager was held on December 17. Staff will present a revised Parking Management Framework to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Public Works and Transportation Committees in January, in advance of presentation to the City Council on February 19. Further information is available on the Parking Management Plan website at http://emeryvilleparkingmanagement.com.
Grant Management. In December, staff continued accounts receivable activities and reporting for capital project grants. EDH staff is also working with Public Works staff to transition some grant management tasks related to capital projects. Transit Center and Adjacent Plaza. Staff completed payout to the developer in preparation for final grant reimbursement. An opening event, initially planned for November 28, has been postponed to the New Year to accommodate revised bus operations and functional art elements, with a date to be announced. As previously reported, a temporary certificate of occupancy was issued on November 29 for the garage, bus bays, elevated terrace, and plaza. On December 12, staff convened the quarterly meeting to meet State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding requirements for the project. Safe Routes to School. Construction was completed in late 2016. The project has now been deemed inactive. In December, staff reviewed required submittals with Caltrans staff. Resubmittal of a request for additional grant authorization will be made in January in advance of final billing and grant closeout. In October, staff also submitted a request for extension in case the invoice continues to be rejected due to change orders made after the grant allocation was made. Greenway Powell to Stanford. As previously reported, the City Council accepted the project as complete on September 4. Final billing must occur by March 2019 and is anticipated in January. Highest and Best Use of Curb Study. Work is anticipated to begin in January. PlaceWorks has contracted with MTC for the work with the scope submitted by City staff. As noted above, existing curb conditions are being mapped citywide in anticipation of this work. Grants Coordination. At its regular December 20 meeting, the Interdepartmental Grants Coordination Committee discussed various grant prospects, the status of grant applications that have been submitted, and the ongoing management of existing grants.
San Pablo Avenue Corridor Study. As previously reported, Emeryville has entered into a partnership agreement (“Project Charter”) sponsored by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) for multimodal transportation improvement planning on San Pablo Avenue from Oakland to Richmond. ACTC will review two options, and Emeryville has suggested
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 21 analysis of center-running Bus Rapid Transit versus queue jump lanes and bus bulb-outs, with protected bike lanes in both alternatives. Staff attended the fourth Technical Advisory Committee meeting on December 3. Staff also met with ACTC and Oakland staff on December 10 to review technical constraints at the 40th Street/San Pablo Avenue intersection and implications of planned changes on 40th Street to accommodate dedicated bus lanes. As noted above, the project was discussed at the Development Coordinating Committee on December 12. Staff plans to present the project to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and Public Works and Transportation Committees for discussion in February.
AC Transit Emeryville Interagency Liaison Committee. City and AC Transit staff held a teleconference meeting on December 14 to prepare for the next Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC) meeting. As noted above, the ILC meeting was held on December 18.
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Art Center. As previously reported, on January 16, 2018 the City Council approved a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) for an Art Center at the City-owned 4060 Hollis Street site. The RFQ/P was released on February 12 and nine proposals were received by the submittal deadline. On September 17 the City Council chose Orton Development Incorporated (ODI) to move forward with the project, and authorized the execution of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ERN) with ODI on November 13. In December, staff continued to hold periodic meetings with ODI to discuss terms of a Lease Disposition and Development Agreement (LDDA) as well as to facilitate ODI’s due diligence by providing access to the project site for evaluation by ODI’s consultants and contractors. Negotiations are anticipated to continue into spring/early summer 2019. Staff also met with the City Manager on December 3 and with Public Works staff on December 17. A Planning Commission study session is tentatively scheduled for February. ODI’s planned “Great Listening Tour” will likely start with a public meeting prior to the Planning Commission study session. Further information is at the project website at http://www.emeryville.org/artcenter.
Bus Shelter Temporary Public Art. Joseph Kodosky’s work was installed in September and remains in place through December 2018. Ana Lisa Hedstrom’s work will be installed in January. Other artists for 2019-2020 include: Ann Holsberry and Yuzo Nakano in 2019, and Packard Jennings, Stephen Skaar and Priscilla Birge in 2020.
Marina Public Art. As previously reported, on September 17 the City Council accepted the Public Art Committee’s recommendation and approved a contract with artist Ned Kahn for Windy Jetty, a 540-foot long installation of polycarbonate chainmail fabric on the breakwater. In October the artist began construction drawings. In December, the artist provided stamped construction drawings for permitting review. In January, staff will begin coordinating review by the City and Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) to secure permits for the project.
Purchase Award. As previously reported, on October 16 the City Council approved the Public Art Committee’s recommendation of Sara Paloma’s collection of black earthen vases, known as Silhouette, for the 2018 Purchase Award from the 32nd Annual Emeryville Celebration of the Arts Exhibition. The work has been installed on the second floor of City Hall adjacent to a blank white wall on the north side of the elevator shaft. As noted above, a reception celebrating the
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 22 purchase and the numerous accomplishments of the Public Art Committee in 2018 was held on December 13 in City Hall.
Public Market Public Art Plan. Dorka Keehn, of Keehn On Art, has been hired by City Center Realty Partners, owners of the Public Market, to prepare recommendations for the PAC’s consideration for public art installations consistent with the advisory Shellmound Public Art District Plan. Per the Development Agreement for the Public Market project, the developer will present their selection process, phasing, and budget for the PAC’s consideration and comment on no less than three occasions. Ms. Keehn presented initial materials for the PAC’s consideration on July 12, and a second round of review with greater detail was presented to the PAC on September 20. Final review by the PAC will occur on January 10, including the revised proposal for Parcel B that was considered by the Planning Commission at a study session on December 13, as noted above. Staff met internally on December 19 to discuss the need for an agreement with the City, to be approved by the City Council, for the proposed art in Christie Park, which is City-owned property.
Public Art in Private Developments. The Sherwin Williams development includes installation of public art in the City park in the development site, which will require an agreement with the City. The PAC will review this proposal on February 14 and make a recommendation to the City Council. In addition to the Public Market and Sherwin Williams projects, the EmeryStation West, Estrella Vista, and Emery Cove development sites are in various stages of privately developed public art. Collectively, all of these projects could result in up to fifteen new works with a total value of up to $3.5 million.
ADMINISTRATION/OTHER East Bay EDA Economic Development Directors Council. Staff attended the East Bay Economic Development Alliance’s Economic Development Directors Council meeting on December 6 in Walnut Creek. The meeting featured updates from East Bay EDA staff, including announcements regarding representation at area trade shows. Staff will be providing print collateral, including the recently-produced San Francisco Business Times insert, to East Bay EDA staff for placement at the East Bay table at these trade shows.
Berkeley-Emeryville Bio Holiday Party. Staff attended a holiday biotech networking party on December 12 at Caribou Biosciences in Berkeley. The City co-sponsored this event with the City of Berkeley and Biocom, a biotech industry association. The event was well attended, and staff had the opportunity to connect with operators of biotech incubator spaces in the Bay Area as a result of this meeting.
Business Credit Analysis Training. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Emi Thériault attended the National Development Council’s Business Credit Analysis training in Los Angeles on December 10-14. The training provided insight and tools to help local businesses evaluate how their operations and practices may be affecting their cash flow and ability to grow. The program also trained staff in evaluating business credit to be able to make recommendations to the local Small Business Administration on the behalf of local businesses interested in SBA loans and other forms of assistance.
December 2018 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 23 Transportation Coordinating Committee. This staff-level group met on December 19 to review a survey of curb studies, receive an update on the San Pablo Avenue corridor study, and discuss the parking study update in regard to a potential short-term meter pilot project. The TCC provides an opportunity for all staff who work on pedestrian, bicycle, public transit, motor vehicle, and related infrastructure projects to come together in one place. This bi-monthly forum allows staff to address needs, make and implement plans, and share information on their various transportation-related projects.
American Planning Association Activities. On December 13, Senior Planner Miroo Desai, as the Inclusionary Director for the State APA Board, organized and participated in the monthly conference call with other Diversity Directors from different Sections of the APA California Chapter. Ms. Desai has been elected to the position of Vice President, Diversity and Equity, on the State APA Board and to the position of Mid-Career Planning Group Director on the Northern Section Board. Both terms will begin on January 1, 2019.
Capital Improvement Program. Economic Development and Housing Division staff met internally on December 18 to discuss updating the Division’s CIP project sheets in preparation for development of an updated Citywide CIP during the coming months.
Cost Recovery. Most major planning applications are funded through a “cost recovery” system, whereby applicants make an initial deposit and staff bills time and expenses against the project. This requires meticulous record-keeping to ensure that balances remain positive in each cost recovery account, and that accounts are properly closed out upon project completion. Planning staff met internally on December 19 to review the list of projects and collection procedures. Invoices are being prepared as appropriate.
Intern Transitions. As previously reported, both Planning Interns have recently resigned to take full-time positions. Staff interviewed intern candidates to replace them, and sent draft offer letters to Human Resources.
Holiday Lunch. On December 11, the Community Development Department staff celebrated the holidays with lunch at Summer Summer Thai. This was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of 2018 and look forward to an even more productive year in 2019.
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Map Project Planning Building Description Status/Comments Application Number Location Pre-Application Processing Approval Plan Check Construction Occupancy Sherwin Williams Existing Bldg FDP Reuse of existing Bldg 1-31 15a Awaiting FDP application. 1450 Sherwin Avenue Office - 74,000 s.f. 3600 San Pablo Avenue Supportive, low income, or CC study session 5/2/17. 20 Between 36th & 37th Streets mixed income family housing PC study session 5/25/17. 5850 Shellmound Way Mixed Use Residential - 244 units PC study session 9/28/17. 10 NE Shellmound Way & Christie Ave. Commercial - 7,000 s.f. Second PC study session 6/28/18. Onni Christie Mixed Use Project Residential - 638 units 14 PC study session 12/13/18. 5801/5861 Christie Avenue Commercial - 258,000 s.f. Marketplace - Parcel B Office/lab - 150,000 s.f. PC study session 12/13/18. 9b 5950-6000 Shellmound Street Retail - 14,000 s.f. PC public hearing 1/24/19. Multi-Unit Residential Project Residential - 24 units, 3 PC study sessions 3/26/15 and 10/22/15. 1225 65th Street all 2- and 3-bedrooms Oceanview Townhomes Residential - 3 units PC recommended approval 6/28/18. 5 CC - 7/24/18 1270 Ocean Avenue Demo 1 existing unit CC approved 7/24/18. Adeline Springs Residential - 29 units PC study sessions 7/27/17, 10/26/17 and 1/25/18. 18 PC - 3/22/18 3637 Adeline Street Live/work - 4 to 6 units PC approved 3/22/18. Doyle Street Mews Residential - 6 units CC approved 11/7/17. 12 CC - 11/7/17 5876-5880 Doyle Street Demo 6 existing units CC to consider one year extension 1/15/19. Sherwin Williams Subdivision New open space and building PC approved Vesting Tentative Map 5/25/17. 15 PC - 5/25/17 1450 Sherwin Avenue parcels, Hubbard & 46th Sts. First phase final map recorded 5/15/18. "Nady Site" PC certified FEIR and approved project 3/24/16. 1 Residential - 186 units PC - 3/24/16 6701 Shellmound Street Demo permit ready-to-issue 12/18/18. Marketplace - Shellmound Site Residential - 167 units PC study sessions 10/2/14, 1/22/15 and 4/23/15. 9a PC - 7/23/15 5900 Shellmound Street Retail - 14,000 s.f. PC approved 7/23/15. Baker Metal live/work Residential/live/work - 17 2 PC approved 8/27/09. PC - 8/27/09 1265 65th Street units
December 2018 Page 1 of 2 Map Project Planning Building Description Status/Comments Application Number Location Pre-Application Processing Approval Plan Check Construction Occupancy Sherwin Williams BuildingExisting BldgB1 FDP ResidentialReuse of existing - 64 units Bldg 1-31 Building permit application submitted 8/6/18. 15b115a Awaiting FDP application. PC - 2/22/18 1450 Sherwin Avenue RetailOffice - 2,24174,000 s.f. s.f. Rough grading permit ready to issue 9/27/18. Sherwin Williams Building B2 Residential - 130 units Building permit application submitted 8/6/18. 15b2 PC - 2/22/18 1450 Sherwin Avenue Gallery - 3,025 s.f. Rough grading permit ready to issue 9/27/18. Sherwin Williams Building C Residential - 122 units Building permit application submitted 9/24/18. 15c PC - 2/22/18 1450 Sherwin Avenue Retail - 944 s.f. Rough grading permit ready to issue 9/27/18. Sherwin Williams Building D Building permit application submitted 9/24/18. 15d Residential - 184 units PC - 2/22/18 1450 Sherwin Avenue Rough grading permit ready to issue 9/27/18. Sherwin Williams Open Space 3.5 acres of public park, PC approved 12/14/17. Application for fine grading 15e PC - 12/14/17 1450 Sherwin Avenue greenway, and open space (i.e. final design) submitted 5/16/18. Fourplex Expansion Renovation of 4 existing PC approved 12/8/16. 7 PC - 12/8/16 1271 64th Street residential units to add FAR. Building permit application submitted 12/7/17. The Intersection - Residential Building permit application to rebuild with modular 17 Residential - 105 units PC - 8/22/13 3800 San Pablo Avenue construction submitted 10/15/18. New Residential Unit One new residential unit for a PC study session 6/23/16. PC approved 8/25/16. 13 PC - 8/25/16 5876 Beaudry Street total of three units on the lot. Building permit issued 8/16/17. Marketplace - Parcel C2 Residential Building permit application submitted 8/30/17. 9c2 Residential - 66 units PC - 5/28/15 6251 Shellmound Street Building permit issued 4/6/18. The Intersection - Commercial Commercial shell building permit issued 1/22/16. 17 Retail - 17,158 s.f. PC - 8/22/13 3800 San Pablo Avenue Demo permit for fire damage issued 7/7/17. Ocean Lofts Residential - 2 units Building permits issued 6/7/17. CC approved 6 CC - 4/17/07 1258 Ocean Avenue Demo of existing house modifications to add roof decks on 3/6/18. Estrella Vista Affordable Housing Residential - 87 affordable PC approved one year extension 1/28/16. 19 PC - 1/22/15 3706 San Pablo Avenue units; Commercial - 6,130 s.f. Building permit issued 6/21/17. New Residential Unit One new residential unit for a 16 Building permit issued 8/9/16. PC - 2/25/16 1056 45th Street total of three units on the lot. Marketplace - Theater Site 9d Residential - 223 units Building permit issued 2/3/17. PC - 6/25/15 6301 Shellmound Street Ocean Avenue Townhomes Five new townhouses (part of Building permit issued 6/30/11. Permit for revised 4 PC - 8/27/09 1276 Ocean Avenue Baker Metal project) scope issued 4/23/18 when fees were paid. Marketplace - Christie Park Expansion and redesign of Building permit issued 1/11/18. 8 PC - 2/26/15 Christie Avenue Park Expansion existing park as part of PUD. Grand opening ceremony held 11/29/18. EmeryStation West/Transit Center Office/lab tower - Building permit issued 11/4/16. TCO for transit and 11 CC - 2/16/10 5959 Horton Street 250,000 s.f. community areas issued 11/29/18.
Glossary of Abbreviations:
CBO = Chief Building Official FDP = Final Development Plan CC = City Council FEIR = Final Environmental Impact Report CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act GPA = General Plan Amendment CO = Certificate of Occupancy HQ = Headquarters CUP = Conditional Use Permit IS/MND = Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration DA = Development Agreement MEP = Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing DCD = Director of Community Development OPA = Owner Participation Agreement DDA = Disposition and Development Agreement PC = Planning Commission DEIR = Draft Environmental Impact Report PD = Police Department DR = Design Review PDP = Preliminary Development Plan DSA = Division of the State Architect PUD = Planned Unit Development EIR = Environmental Impact Report RA = Redevelopment Agency ERN = Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement RFP = Request for Proposals EUSD = Emery Unified School District TCO = Temporary Certificate of Occupancy FAR = Floor Area Ratio TI = Tenant Improvement
December 2018 Page 2 of 2 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number MIXED USE PROJECTS Sherwin Williams Project PUD Planned Unit Development/Preliminary Planning Commission study session held October 24, 2013. Dan Ferguson 1450 Sherwin Avenue Development Plan (PUD/PDP) for City Council study session held December 3, 2013. PUD Lennar Multifamily PUD13-001 redevelopment of former paint factory application submitted September 27, 2014. Planning Communities Map No. 15 site and City-owned parcel for Commission study session held October 30, 2014. City (949) 448-1612 residential, retail, commercial, and Council study session held January 20, 2015. EIR scoping [email protected] park/open space, including new 46th meeting held January 27, 2015. Draft EIR published for 60- Street and extension of Hubbard Street. day public comment period on January 8, 2016, ending on March 8, 2016. Public hearing on DEIR held at February 25, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Certification of Final EIR considered by Planning Commission on July 28, 2016 with Commission voting 2-2 on recommendation; so, went to City Council with no recommendation from the Commission. FEIR certified by City Council on September 6, 2016. Study session on revised proposal held by Planning Commission on July 28, 2016 and by City Council on September 6, 2016. Planning Commission recommended approval on September 22, 2016. City Council approved General Plan Amendment and first reading of PUD ordinance on October 18, 2016 and approved final passage of PUD ordinance on November 1, 2016. Amendment to PUD to allow removal of 11 existing street trees on Horton Street approved by Planning Commission on March 15, 2018; at public hearing on April 17, 2018. City Council continued the item to a future meeting. Conditional Use Permit for temporary surface parking lot approved by Planning Commission on June 28, 2018. Sherwin Williams Subdivision Subdivision of Sherwin Williams Project Subdivision application submitted August 15, 2016; Planning Dan Ferguson 1450 Sherwin Avenue site into 10 new lots consisting of five Commission approved Vesting Tentative Map on May 25, Lennar Multifamily SUBDIV16-002 building lots (one for existing building and 2017. First phase final map approved on April 19, 2018 and Communities Map No. 15 four for new buildings), four park/ open recorded as Tract Map 8357 on May 15, 2018. (949) 448-1612 space parcels, and one roadway parcel. [email protected]
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 1 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Sherwin Williams Park/Open Space FDP Final Development Plan for 3.53 acres of Community meetings on parks/open space design held at Dan Ferguson 1450 Sherwin Avenue new public park, greenway, and other ECCL on December 13, 2016 and April 6, 2017. FDP Lennar Multifamily FDP17-002 open spaces, plus new 46th Street and application submitted January 5, 2017. Planning Communities Map No. 15e extension of Hubbard Street. Commission study sessions held on January 26, 2017, April (949) 448-1612 27, 2017, and October 26, 2017. Planning Commission [email protected] approved on December 14, 2017. Received permit applications for rough grading on April 24, 2018 and for fine grading (i.e. park and open space design) on May 16, 2018. Rough grading permit approved on September 27, 2018 and ready to issue pending payment of fees. Sherwin Williams New Buildings FDP Final Development Plan for four new FDP application for new buildings submitted January 5, Dan Ferguson 1450 Sherwin Avenue buildings accommodating 500 2017. Study sessions held by Planning Commission on Lennar Multifamily FDP17-001 residential units and 2,000 to 8,000 January 26, 2017, April 27, 2017, October 26, 2017, and Communities Map No. 15b1-15d square feet of ground floor retail/ January 25, 2018. Planning Commission approved on (949) 448-1612 commercial space. February 22, 2018. Received permit applications for rough [email protected] grading on April 24, 2018 and for fine grading on May 16, 2018. Building permit applications for Buildings B1 and B2 received on August 6, 2018. Building permit applications for Buildings C and D received on September 24, 2018. Rough grading permit approved on September 27, 2018 and ready to issue pending payment of fees. Sherwin Williams Existing Building FDP Final Development Plan for reuse of Lennar was in negotiations with a potential purchaser of the Dan Ferguson 1450 Sherwin Avenue existing “Building 1-31” for approximately property, but this is now terminated, and a new purchaser Lennar Multifamily Map No. 15a 74,000 square feet of office space, is being sought. Sale depends upon recording of Phase I Communities including pedestrian and bicycle “pass final subdivision map, which, as noted above, occurred on (949) 448-1612 through” from 45th and Horton Streets May 15, 2018. Awaiting submittal of FDP application from [email protected] to new City park. new purchaser. Marketplace - Shellmound Site Construction of new mixed-use building Community meeting held August 21, 2014. Planning Nora Collins (“Parcel A”) with approximately 167 residential Commission study session held October 2, 2014. Planning Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. 5900 Shellmound Street units, approximately 14,000 square feet Commission study session on entire Marketplace project (415) 284-9094 FDP14-002 of retail space, and 222 residential held December 11, 2014. Second Planning Commission [email protected] Map No. 9a parking spaces. study session held January 22, 2015. Third Planning Commission study session held April 23, 2015. Planning Commission approved on July 23, 2015.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 2 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Marketplace – Parcel B 26,000 square feet of retail; 300 space Pre-submittal meeting with Building Division held on Mark Stefan 5950-6000 Shellmound Street parking garage. November 12, 2013. Planning Commission study session City Center Realty Partners FDP18-001 held December 12, 2013. Community meeting held (415) 395-2908 Map No. 9b Revised proposal: 8-story, 113-foot tall February 20, 2014. Planning Commission study session on [email protected] building with 150,000 square feet of entire Marketplace project held December 11, 2014. office/lab space, 14,000 square feet of Planning Commission study session on revised plan held retail space, and 565 parking spaces. January 22, 2015. Planning Commission study session on new design held December 10, 2015. Planning Commission study session on revised design held May 26, 2016. Planning Commission approved on June 23, 2016. Building permit application submitted February 17, 2017. Building permit approved on November 29, 2017, and ready-to-issue pending payment of fees. Building permit issued on January 12, 2018. Construction suspended pending redesign of project; application for revised FDP anticipated by the end of 2018. Planning Commission approved temporary surface parking lot with approximately 200 spaces on September 27, 2018. Building permit application for temporary surface parking lot received on September 20, 2018. City Council called Planning Commission’s approval of temporary surface parking lot for review on October 2, 2018, and subsequently scheduled a public hearing on the review for November 13, 2018. On October 30, 2018, application for temporary surface parking lot was withdrawn and November 13, 2018 public hearing was cancelled. On October 10, 2018, formal request was submitted to withdrawn building permits issued for pavilion building and parking structure. Meanwhile, applicant submitted plans for a new office/lab building on October 30, 2018. Planning Commission study session on proposed new office/lab building held December 13, 2018; Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for January 24, 2019.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 3 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Marketplace – Parcels C1 and C2 30,000 s.f. grocery store, 66 residential Pre-submittal meeting with Building Division held on Grocery Store and Parking: 6201 Shellmound Street (commercial) units; 291 space parking garage. November 12, 2013. Planning Commission study session Mark Stefan 6251 Shellmound Street (residential) held December 12, 2013. Community meeting held City Center Realty Partners FDP13-001 February 20, 2014. Planning Commission study session on (415) 395-2908 Map No. 9c2 entire Marketplace project held December 11, 2014. [email protected] Planning Commission study session on revised plan held January 22, 2015. Third Planning Commission study session Residential: held March 26, 2015. Planning Commission approved on Nora Collins May 28, 2015. Received building permit application on Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. August 28, 2015 for Marketplace Tower utility bunker (415) 284-9094 relocation from Parcel C. Received building permit [email protected] application on November 24, 2015 for foundation for commercial shell and garage. Received building permit application for Phase II commercial shell and garage on April 18, 2016. Issued foundation only permit (Phase I) on May 25, 2016. Grading permit issued June 10, 2016. Building permit application for New Seasons Market tenant improvements submitted on June 28, 2016. Building permit for garage and commercial shell issued on August 25, 2016. Building permit for New Seasons grocery store tenant improvements issued on March 13, 2017. Building permit application for residential phase submitted on August 30, 2017. Grading permit application for residential phase submitted on September 1, 2017. TCO for garage issued on October 17, 2017. Grading and soil improvement permits issued for residential phase on February 13, 2018. Building permit for residential phase (Parcel C2) issued on April 6, 2018. CO for garage (Parcel C1) issued on May 7, 2018.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 4 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Marketplace - Theater Site (“Parcel D”) Construction of new residential building Received demolition permit application for UA Theater on Nora Collins 6301 Shellmound Street with approximately 223 residential units June 24, 2014; approved on August 4, 2014 and ready to Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. FDP14-003 and 296 residential parking spaces. issue. Community meeting held August 21, 2014. Planning (415) 284-9094 Map No. 9d Commission study session held October 2, 2014. Planning [email protected] Commission study session on entire Marketplace project held December 11, 2014. Second Planning Commission study session held January 22, 2015. Third Planning Commission study session held April 23, 2015. Planning Commission approved on June 25, 2015. Received building permit application on November 13, 2015. Issued demolition permit for UA Theater on December 22, 2015. Grading and Site Demolition Permits issued on November 4, 2016, and permit for drill displacement columns/ground improvements issued on November 9, 2016. Building permit was approved on December 20, 2016 and was issued on February 3, 2017 when permit fees were paid. Marketplace – Christie Park Redesign and expansion of Christie Community meeting held May 29, 2014. Planning Commission Mark Stefan Christie Park Redesign and Expansion Avenue Park, as required by conditions study session held July 24, 2014. City Council study session City Center Realty Partners 6202 Christie Avenue of approval of Marketplace held October 7, 2014. Second Planning Commission study (415) 395-2908 FDP14-001 Redevelopment Project Planned Unit session held October 30, 2014. Planning Commission study [email protected] Map No. 8 Development. session on entire Marketplace project held December 11, 2014. Planning Commission approved park FDP on February 26, 2015. Building permit application submitted on May 2, 2017. Building permit issued on January 11, 2018. Grand opening ceremony held November 29, 2018. Onni Christie Mixed Use Project New 638-unit, 54-story, 638-foot Study session request and plans submitted October 12, Nathan Pitters 5801/5861 Christie Avenue residential tower; new 238,000 square 2018. Planning Commission study session held December Onni Group UPDR18-003 foot, 16-story, 203-foot office tower; 13, 2018. (213) 297-4490 Map No. 14 20,000 square feet of retail space; retain [email protected] existing 87,410 square foot office building; 1,105-space parking podium; new half-acre City park. 5850 Shellmound Way Mixed Use Construction of new 8-story mixed use Planning Commission study session held September 28, Dave Johnson Project building with 244 residential units, 2017. Second study session held June 28, 2018. Johnson Lyman Architects UPDR17-011 7,000 square feet of commercial space, (925) 930-9690 Map No. 10 and 251 parking spaces. [email protected]
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 5 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number EmeryStation West @ Emeryville Mixed use transit-oriented development Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration published Geoffrey Sears Transit Center and public parking structure with about November 7, 2009 for 30-day public comment period. Wareham Development 5959 Horton Street 250,000 square feet of office/lab/retail Planning Commission public hearing held on January 28, (415) 457-4964 UP09-03 space, 4 Amtrak bus bays, and 148 2010. Commission adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration gsears@ Map No. 11 parking spaces in a 165-foot tall tower unanimously, but deadlocked 3-3 on approval of the warehamdevelopment.com on the “Mound” site. Project includes project. On February 2, 2010, City Council voted to order new public plaza between Amtrak that the Commission’s decision stand appealed. On Station and new tower building. February 16, 2010, City Council approved project on appeal. Two-year extension request approved by City Council on February 7, 2012. Development Agreement (DA) to lock in entitlements for five years considered by Planning Commission on October 24, 2013. Commission deadlocked on the item (2 ayes, 2 noes, 2 abstentions, 1 absent), so item went to City Council with no recommendation from the Commission. DA approved by City Council on January 21, 2014 by a 3-2 vote. Remediation of site started in May 2015. Received grading permit application to remove contaminated soil on June 4, 2015 and issued grading permit on July 22, 2015. Received building permit application on November 19, 2015. Issued permit for test piles prior to construction on June 28, 2016. Issued building permit for production piles on August 18, 2016. Received grading permit application on August 25, 2016. Building permit approved on September 13, 2016 and issued on November 4, 2016 when permit fees were paid. City Council approved Transportation Facility Impact Fee credit and refund of $208,420 on March 21, 2017. Project celebrated “topping off” of final steel beam on May 12, 2017. Received building permit application for first tenant improvement on October 23, 2018 for Zogenix on fifth floor; permit issued December 10, 2018. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for transit operations and other community areas outside of 3rd-9th floor offices issued November 29, 2018. 3600 San Pablo Avenue Redevelopment of a 0.39 acre site for City Council study session held May 2, 2017. Planning Catherine Firpo UPDR17-008 supportive housing, low-income Commission study session held May 25, 2017. Housing Coordinator Map No. 20 affordable housing, or mixed income (510) 596-4354 family housing. [email protected]
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 6 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number The Intersection Mixed Use Project Renovation of former “Maz” building for Oakland signed letter ceding jurisdiction for planning and Rick Holliday (Maz) 17,158 square feet of retail use, and building permits to Emeryville on December 28, 2012. Holliday Development 3800 San Pablo Avenue 1,048 square feet of live/work; and Preliminary plans for study session submitted on January (510) 588-5133 UPDR13-001 construction of a new 75’, 5-story, 105- 24, 2013. Community meeting held February 26, 2013. rick@ Map No. 17 unit residential structure on the east Planning Commission study session held February 28, 2013. hollidaydevelopment.com portion of the lot over two levels of Planning Commission approved on August 22, 2013. parking. Eastern 25% of lot is in Building permit application for residential structure Oakland. submitted on December 24, 2013. Building permit application for commercial shell renovation submitted on June 30, 2014. Issued foundation only permit for residential structure on September 12, 2014. Received demolition permit application on March 13, 2015. Issued permit for partial demolition of commercial structure on June 5, 2015. Received building permit application for superstructure of residential building above foundation on June 30, 2015. Issued underground mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit on July 21, 2015. Issued building permit for commercial shell and residential superstructure on January 22, 2016. Six-alarm fire on July 6, 2016 destroyed wood framing of residential superstructure. Issued demolition permit for fire damaged debris above podium deck of residential structure on July 22, 2016. Approved repairs to fire damaged podium on September 27, 2016. Five-alarm fire on May 13, 2017 destroyed the wood framing of the residential structure for the second time. The existing Maz Building also suffered fire damage. Demolition permit to remove fire-damaged debris from residential structure issued on May 26, 2017. Demolition permit to remove fire- damaged debris and install temporary shoring for commercial structure issued on July 7, 2017. Application for building permit for residential podium repairs submitted on July 25, 2017. Building permit for residential podium repairs issued on August 17, 2017. Received building permit application on March 30, 2018 for fire damage repairs of commercial building (Maz building). Received building permit application for residential rebuild using modular construction on October 15, 2018.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 7 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number RESIDENTIAL AND LIVE/WORK PROJECTS Multi-Unit Residential Project New 24-unit residential building, all 2- Planning Commission study sessions held March 26, 2015 Moshe Dinar, AIA 1225 65th Street and 3-bedroom units. and October 22, 2015. (510) 759-2133 UPDR15-001 [email protected] Map No. 3 4-Plex Expansion Addition of third floor to existing four- Planning Commission study session held August 25, 2016. Aquis Bryant, Owner 1271 64th Street unit residential building, increasing size Second study session held October 27, 2016. Planning (707) 205-7605 UPDR16-007 of two units from 2-bedroom to 3- Commission approved on December 8, 2016. Received [email protected] Map No. 7 bedroom. building permit application on December 7, 2017. Doyle Street Mews Construction of six new dwelling units Planning application submitted March 4, 2016. Planning Dan Seng 5876-5880 Doyle Street and demolition of four existing legal and Commission study session held April 28, 2016. Second 5876-5880 Doyle LLC UPDR16-002 two existing illegal dwelling units. Planning Commission study session held August 25, 2016. (925) 876-0033 Map No. 12 Demolition requires City Council City Council study session held November 1, 2016. Third dan@ approval. Planning Commission study session held for July 27, 2017. argonautdevelopmentinc.com Second City Council study session scheduled for September 5, 2017. Planning Commission voted to recommend approval on September 28, 2017. City Council approved on November 7, 2017. Project sold to Argonaut Development, Inc. (dba 5876-5880 Doyle LLC) in May 2018. One year extension of planning approvals scheduled for consideration by City Council on January 15, 2019. New Residential Unit One new residential unit for a total of Planning application submitted April 25, 2016. Planning Brad Gunkel 5876 Beaudry Street three units on the lot. Commission study session held June 23, 2016. Planning Gunkel Architecture UPDR16-003 Commission approved August 25, 2016. Received building (510) 984-1112 Map No. 13 permit application on October 13, 2016. Building permit [email protected] application approved on April 28, 2017 and is ready to issue pending payment of fees. Building permit issued on August 16, 2017. Affordable housing impact fee paid under protest. Protest denied by Community Development Director on November 28, 2017 and not appealed to City Manager, so decision is final, and fee stands. New Residential Unit One new residential unit for a total of Planning application submitted June 4, 2015. Planning Arnold Hernandez 1056 45th Street, Unit C three units on the lot. Commission approved on February 25, 2016. Received AAA Cad Works UPDR15-008 building permit application on April 21, 2016. Building (510) 415-0583 Map No. 16 permit issued on August 9, 2016. [email protected] December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 8 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Nady Site Redevelopment of former industrial site Planning Commission study session held December 12, John Nady 6701 Shellmound Street for approximately 186 rental housing 2013. Second study session held March 27, 2014. Initial President/CEO UPDR17-006 units. Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) published Nady Systems, Inc. Map No. 1 on June 9, 2014 for 30-day public review and comment (510) 652-2411 ext. 3205 period, ending on July 8, 2014. Applicant withdrew project [email protected] on July 1, 2014. New applicant submitted application, with same plans, on November 7, 2014. IS/MND recirculated January 20 through February 18, 2015. Study of project’s effects on broadcast capabilities of adjacent radio antennas prepared. Subsequently, it was decided to prepare an Environmental Impact Report; scoping meeting held May 11, 2015. Draft EIR published November 4, 2015 for 45-day public comment period ending on December 21, 2015. Planning Commission study session and draft EIR public hearing held December 10, 2015. Second study session held January 28, 2016. Planning Commission certified Final EIR and approved project on March 24, 2016. Subsequently, additional soil contamination issues arose, which applicant is addressing with Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. Conditional closure anticipated in Summer 2017, which will allow project to proceed to demolition and building permit application submittal. Anton terminated Purchase and Sale Agreement on March 18, 2017 and reinstated Agreement in June 2017. Two-year extension request of planning entitlements, to March 24, 2019, approved by Planning Commission on June 22, 2017. Anton terminated Purchase and Sale Agreement for a second time on October 1, 2017. Owner is seeking another developer. Property “red-tagged” and posted as unsafe to enter or occupy on July 20, 2018; owners served with Notice and Order to rehabilitate or demolish the property on July 27, 2018. Residential developer AMCAL is now in contract with the owner to demolish the existing buildings and develop the project. Staff is negotiating a Compliance Agreement with the property owner and AMCAL. Demolition permit application submitted November 19, 2018; demolition permit approved December 18, 2018 and ready-to-issue pending payment of fees. December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 9 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Estrella Vista Affordable Housing Redevelopment of former Golden Gate Request for proposals approved by City Council on Ethan Daniels 3706 San Pablo Avenue Lock & Key site for City-sponsored September 4, 2012 and issued September 27, 2012. Nine EAH Housing UPDR14-001 affordable housing project with responses received. Housing Committee recommended (415) 295-8886 Map No. 19 approximately 87 units and 6,130 short list of four developers on June 25, 2013, including EAH [email protected] square feet of commercial space. Housing, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, and LINC Housing Corporation. Short list approved by City Council on July 16, 2013. Community meeting held August 15, 2013. Housing Committee recommended EAH Housing as developer on September 4, 2013; City Council approved EAH Housing as developer on October 15, 2013. MOU with Oakland for Emeryville to take the lead on planning and building permits approved by Oakland City Council on April 22, 2014. Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement (ERN) with EAH approved by City Council on May 20, 2014. Planning permit application submitted September 26, 2014. Planning Commission study session held October 2, 2014. Planning Commission approved on January 22, 2015. City Council approved Ground Lease Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) on April 16, 2015. One-year extension of planning permits approved by Planning Commission on January 28, 2016. City Council approved $3.5 million loan commitment on February 16, 2016. Low Income Housing Tax Credits awarded June 8, 2016. Building permit application submitted on September 26, 2016. City Council approved additional $1 million loan commitment on January 17, 2017. Building permit approved on April 20, 2017 and is ready to issue pending payment of permit fees. City Council approved $4.5 million construction loan and DDA amendment on May 16, 2017. Grading permit application submitted on May 19, 2017 and issued June 28, 2017. Building permit issued June 21, 2017. Groundbreaking ceremony held October 11, 2017.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 10 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Ocean Lofts Construction of two new dwelling units On March 22, 2007, Commission deadlocked 3-3 on project, with Ali Eslami 1258 Ocean Avenue and demolition of one existing dwelling one recusal, so application went to Council without a Commission (510) 774-8387 UP07-01, DR07-02, VAR07-01 unit. Demolition requires City Council recommendation. On April 17, 2007, Council approved project 4-0 [email protected] Map No. 6 approval. with one recusal. Council approved one-year extension request on January 20, 2009. Council considered second extension request on April 20, 2010 and directed that ordinance be modified to allow demolition of existing house prior to issuance of building permit for replacement structure. Revised ordinance was passed on September 21, 2010 and took effect October 21, 2010. Planning Commission considered extension request, and new finding allowing demolition of existing house, on December 9, 2010, and voted to recommend denial to City Council. City Council held public hearing on January 18, 2011 and continued it to February 1, 2011, at which time they voted to approve extension to April 17, 2011, but not to allow demolition of existing house until building permit for replacement structure is ready to issue. Resolution to this effect was passed on February 15, 2011. Building permit applications submitted on January 18, 2011; extended to July 18, 2012 by Chief Building Official on November 21, 2011. Permit applications were approved and ready to issue but expired on July 18, 2012. Permit to remove street tree approved by Planning Commission on September 27, 2012. On March 13, 2014, City received letter from Alameda County District Attorney saying that applicant was the victim of a crime by which the property was fraudulently “sold” several times beginning on March 8, 2011 when a deed with a forged signature was recorded with the Alameda County Recorder. DA requested City to “place the property rights back into position held as of March 8, 2011.” Thus, planning and building permits are still considered valid, and have been reactivated after a temporary suspension. Building permits were approved and ready to be issued in December 2016 pending payment of permit fees. On December 12, 2016, received permit application to demolish existing house. Demolition permit issued June 2, 2017; building permits for two new units issued June 7, 2017. Planning Commission recommended approval of design modifications to add roof decks on 4-1 vote with one abstention and one absence on January 25, 2018; City Council approved modifications on 3-2 vote on March 6, 2018.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 11 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Baker Metal Live/work Reuse of existing Baker Metal Building Community meeting held July 18, 2007. Planning Sasha Shamzad 1265 65th Street for 17 residential and live/work units Commission study session held September 27, 2007. Project MRE Commercial UP07-09, DR07-15 and a 672 square foot cafe/community redesigned in response to comments from Development (510) 849-0776 Map No. 2 room. Coordinating Committee on May 14, 2008. Planning [email protected] Commission study session held October 23, 2008. Approved by Planning Commission on August 27, 2009. Project is vested because it is part of same planning approvals as Ocean Avenue Townhomes at 1276 Ocean Avenue, which are under construction (see below). Ocean Avenue Townhomes Five new townhomes on vacant lot Approved by Planning Commission on August 27, 2009 as Sasha Shamzad 1276 Ocean Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Peabody part of Baker Metal Live/work project (see above). Received MRE Commercial UP07-09, DR07-15 Lane. building permit application on December 31, 2009. On (510) 849-0776 Map No. 4 December 28, 2010, Chief Building Official approved request [email protected] to extend plan review application to June 30, 2011. Building permit issued June 30, 2011. Outstanding fees paid November 16, 2011. Building permit extended for one year, to June 30, 2013, by Chief Building Official. Construction began in April 2013. Met with applicant on October 29, 2015 to discuss third floors added to Units 3 and 4 without permits; applicant was directed to remove third floor from Unit 3 and legalize third floor in Unit 4 by submitting a building permit application, including enlargement of windows in all units to comply with egress requirements. Letter to this effect was sent to applicant on October 30, 2015. Revised plans for work without permits were submitted on December 16, 2015. First review comments sent on January 6, 2016. Revised plans received May 13, 2016; second review comments sent on June 6, 2016. Revised plans received October 20, 2016; third review comments sent on November 11, 2016. Revised plans received December 27, 2016; fourth review comments sent January 31, 2017. Fire Department approved fifth review plans on February 3, 2017. Revised plans received June 2, 2017; sixth review comments sent June 16, 2017. Revised plans approved on August 22, 2017; permit for revised scope of work issued on April 23, 2018 when fees were paid.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 12 of 13 Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects December 2018 Project Name, Address/Location, Description History/Status Contact Case File Number, Map Number Adeline Springs Demolition of existing U.S. Spring Planning Commission study session held July 27, 2017. Ali Kashani 3637 Adeline Street industrial building and construction of Second study session held October 26, 2017. Third study RB Adeline LLC UPDR17-009 new five-story building with 29 rental session held January 25, 2018. Planning Commission (510) 385-1340 Map No. 18 residential units and 4 to 6 live/work approved on March 22, 2018. [email protected] units.
Oceanview Townhomes Construction of three new townhomes Planning Commission study session on four-unit proposal Kristin Personett 1270 Ocean Avenue and demolition of existing house. held January 26, 2017. Commission directed that project be Indigo Design Group UPDR16-004 Demolition requires City Council reduced in size. Community meeting on smaller three-unit (510) 697-4289 Map No. 5 approval. proposal held at ECCL on April 5, 2017. Second Planning [email protected] Commission study session held December 14, 2017. City Council study held January 16, 2018. Planning Commission voted to recommend approval on June 28, 2018; City Council approved on July 24, 2018.
December 2018 Status of Major Development Projects | 13 of 13 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-18 TOTAL
PERMITS ISSUED Building Permits 15 12 18 23 18 23 109 Plumb., Elec., Mech. 18 23 41 44 35 42 203 Fire 14 16 7 5 5 8 55 MON. TOTALS 47 51 66 72 58 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 FISCAL YEARLY TOTAL 367
VALUATION Residential $319,948 $96,400 $299,642 $451,315 $441,609 $205,943 $1,814,857 Sub Permits $146,151 $866,774 $276,597 $466,856 $129,280 $286,302 $2,171,960 Commercial $1,321,020 $702,897 $1,603,524 $10,978,279 $3,154,366 $9,539,915 $27,300,001 MON. TOTALS $1,787,119 $1,666,071 $2,179,763 $11,896,450 $3,725,255 $10,032,160 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FISCAL YEARLY TOTAL $31,286,818
FEES COLLECTED General Plan $9,986.30 $6,950.46 $10,223.86 $57,903.28 -$83,841.86 $51,146.54 $52,368.58 Building Standards Admin. $97.00 $73.00 $97.00 $488.00 -$646.00 $435.00 $544.00 Technology Fee $1,997.27 $1,390.09 $2,044.77 $11,580.66 -$16,765.38 $10,229.31 $10,476.72 Building Permit $13,426.84 $6,760.38 $15,489.57 $92,409.76 -$101,868.80 $79,073.66 $105,291.41 Plan Review $17,146.49 $559,074.05 $639,530.84 $181,417.57 $152,219.72 $37,128.18 $1,586,516.85 Energy Review $835.01 $102,106.47 $119,782.69 $33,857.40 $27,096.82 $5,268.98 $288,947.37 Electrical Permit $2,669.16 $2,062.56 $3,854.34 $18,671.65 -$20,045.00 $16,516.78 $23,729.49 Plumbing Permit $993.25 $1,310.94 $2,624.47 $16,987.65 -$20,267.31 $14,056.97 $15,705.97 Mechanical Permit $1,394.60 $881.50 $2,963.43 $2,717.12 -$19,087.05 $13,072.24 $1,941.84 S.M.I.P. $448.25 $222.10 $503.26 $3,180.67 -$4,665.40 $2,712.80 $2,401.68 Microfiche $125.07 $62.37 $154.02 $905.05 -$1,350.11 $776.59 $672.99 Fire Dept. Fees $14,379.37 $16,688.38 $8,100.66 $6,336.47 $9,622.98 $37,330.34 $92,458.20 Sewer Connection $265.00 $0.00 $274.00 $5,754.00 $1,644.00 $10,140.00 $18,077.00 Bay-Shell $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$13,619.68 $0.00 -$13,619.68 Transportation Facility* $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,917.00 $8,917.00 School $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$15,898.22 $2,509.65 -$13,388.57 Art Public Places $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $91,538.50 $0.00 $0.00 $91,538.50 Parks & Recreation* $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $11,197.16 $11,197.16 Affordable Housing* $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $38,898.72 $38,898.72 Other : (PSL, AMMR) $2,305.00 $4,114.00 $2,129.00 $3,919.00 $5,565.00 $3,538.00 $21,570.00 MON. TOTALS $66,068.61 $701,696.30 $807,771.91 $527,666.78 -$101,906.29 $342,947.92 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 * Parks and Recreation and Affordable Housing Fees became effective on September 15, 2014 FISCAL YEARLY TOTAL $2,344,245.23 BUILDING DIVISION INSPECTION LOG FY 2018/2019 PERMIT FIELD INSPECTIONS (Large Projects only) FY 2018-2019 PROJECT VALUATION STATUS ISSUED Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 TOTAL ARTISTRY EMERYVILLE ADDITION (6 units)¹ $1,020,000 6-Feb-18 100% 4 2 0 4 10 AVALON PUBLIC MARKET PARCEL D APTS $61,748,480 3-Feb-17 77% 130 198 119 133 151 421 1,152
OCEAN AVENUE TOWNHOMES $1,275,000 30-Jun-11 98% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THE INTERSECTION RESIDENTIAL $20,760,000 22-Jan-16 20% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THE INTERSECTION COMMERCIAL $3,723,701 22-Jan-16 0% 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 EMERYSTATION WEST/TRANSIT CENTER $51,000,000 4-Nov-16 97% 11 15 5 41 34 10 116 MARKETPLACE PARCEL C2 (Residential) $25,530,744 8-Apr-18 35% 18 14 13 40 59 166 310 CHRISTIE AVENUE PARK (Redesign and Expansion)² $1,980,357 11-Jan-18 98% 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 ESTRELLA VISTA, 3706 SAN PABLO AVENUE $44,394,026 17-Jun-17 65% 33 133 302 284 140 170 1,062
CITY INSPECTIONS CONT. CONT. CONT. 121 250 228 914 1,047 64 2,624 CODE ENFORCEMENT CONT. CONT. CONT. 4 21 3 3 5 2 38
321 633 672 1,423 1,436 833 0 0 0 0 0 0 ¹ Certificate of Occupany issued October 31, 2018. ² Grand Opening ceremony held November 29, 2018; final inspection pending. 5,318
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 17, 2019
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Clough, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Progress Report for December 2018
I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
South Bayfront Bridge Project plans and specifications have been completed but are undergoing further revisions to add a path extension/connection to the Sherwin-Williams path, irrigation changes and pole mounted bridge span lighting. Contracts with design, construction management, archeology and environmental consultants are in place. Construction easements with property owners at Bay Street, Novartis and Grifols have been completed and incorporated into the project bid documents. The landscaping plans for Horton Landing Park have been revised to meet new Bay Friendly Landscaping requirements. Contractor pre-qualification questionnaires have been reviewed and scored. Archeological investigations in areas expected to be disturbed during construction have been completed. The City acquired the parcel of land from Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to expand the Horton landing Park and to extend the City-wide Greenway southward and connect to abutting park facilities in design within the Sherwin-Williams site. Staff has finalized the easement agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad and the agreements were approved by City Council on January 15, 2019. A review of some similar bridge projects in California and the generally heated construction market are potential indicators that the project is likely to come in with bids above the engineer’s estimate.
Point Emery Shoreline Protection Staff has met with Noble Consultants to detail scope and approach of the project. Topographic survey and geotechnical sampling has been completed. Preliminary design was completed in December 2018. The anticipated start of construction is late Spring 2019.
Powell Street Overhead Joint and Deck Seal Project Wiss Janney Elstner is under contract to perform the design work of this project which includes the work of replacing deteriorating joint seals on the bridge, repairing spalled City of Emeryville | Public Works Department December 2018 Progress Report
deck concrete, and sealing the deck with a waterproof coating. New centerline and lane line striping will be installed as part of the work. Inspection of the existing condition of the bridge has been completed. Design is substantially complete. Construction of this project is expected in Summer 2019.
40th and San Pablo Medians 90% plans have been received by the Public Works. It is anticipated that construction will begin in Spring / Summer 2019.
Traffic Signals Project – (Doyle at Powell) and (40th at Harlan) In 2019, new traffic signals will be installed on Powell Street at Doyle Street, and on 40th Street at Harlan Street. Staff has advertised the project for bids. Bid opening is scheduled for January 30, 2019.
The traffic signals will utilize video detection for better bicycle detection. Each signal will also use latest APS pedestrian signal system to provide the safest, accessible passage for pedestrians. The signal at Doyle/Powell will complete a missing link of Doyle Street Bike Boulevard. Construction is estimated to begin Summer 2019.
ATP Grant - Greenway Crossings Safety Enhancement at 65th, 66th, and 67th Streets The Emeryville Bicycle & Pedestrian Greenway Safety & Mobility Improvement Project will improve Emeryville’s existing Greenway trail crossings at 65th, 66th, and 67th with raised crosswalks, Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), parking adjustments and signage. The project will also add a bike share station to the existing regional bike share network.
Project benefits include: Improvement in comfort and safety for active transportation; reduced usage of state routes without bicycle infrastructure; providing a route for the most cautious cyclists and pedestrians; increasing active transportation through the region; positive impact on region providing additional connectivity to existing bike lanes; encourages active transportation; reduces GHG emissions; and leads to healthier Bay Area population.
PS&E package has been completed. R/W Certificate has been completed. Request for Allocation is expected to be approved on 1/30/2019 by California Transportation Commission. Construction is estimated to begin Spring/Summer 2019.
SB1 Project - Mid-Block Crosswalk on San Pablo Avenue The Public Works Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee have identified a potential project to install a mid-block crosswalk on San Pablo Avenue between 40th Street and Adeline Street in Caltrans State right-of-way. The work will
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include the new construction of ADA pedestrian ramps, large pedestrian refuge area in the median, and highly-visible pedestrian/vehicular traffic control devices.
There is a senior housing complex located at 3850 San Pablo Avenue, which generates many pedestrian trips to the shopping center across the street. Other residents in the area also make trips through or to this shopping center. There are many occasions of dangerous jaywalking occurring here on a daily basis that could be alleviated if moved to a safer, central crossing location.
The two nearest signals at San Pablo/40th and San Pablo/Adeline provide pedestrian crosswalks, but are spaced 300’-400’ away from the Avalon Senior Housing Complex on the east side of the roadway and 300’-400’ away from the Pak’n Save store on the west side. For many community members, the time-savings associated with a direct jaywalk across the street has been worth the risk of placing themselves in danger. This project will provide a safe and convenient alternative for making this popular crossing.
In November 2017, portions of SB 1 revenues were released and deposited into the RMRA and made available to eligible cities and counties pursuant to SHC Section 2032(h). In fiscal year 2017/2018, Emeryville’s estimated portion was $66,000 and was set aside for the “San Pablo Avenue Mid-Block Cross Walk” project. This project was identified as CIP project PB-14 in Emeryville’s 2017-2019 Citywide Budget and adopted by City Council on September 19, 2017.
Emeryville will receive an estimated $200,000 in RMRA funding for fiscal year 2018/2019. The City has directed 100% of SB1 funding for fiscal year 2018/2019 to the “San Pablo Avenue Mid-Block Cross Walk” project and submitted this project to the CTC as the sole SB 1 project in Emeryville for this fiscal year. Construction is estimated to begin Summer 2019.
II. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Marketplace Development Phase 1 of the public improvements opened to the public in February 2018 and have been accepted. Completion of the Phase 2 portion of work, including the re-aligned Shellmound Avenue, is complete, with the exception of the sidewalk frontages of the Avalon Bay residential projects at Parcels C2 and D (on Market Drive and between 63rd Street and 64th Street). Deferred storm drain and sanitary sewer work in the public right of way was substantially completed in December 2018. Reconstruction of the expanded Christie Avenue Park began has been completed and is open to the public. Completion of the Parcel D frontage by Avalon Bay will provide permanent AC Transit bus layover space with restroom facilities. Construction of the Parcel G offsite stormwater mitigation measures is underway. This project includes the installation of flow through planters at five locations in City right-of-way.
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Lennar Development – Former Sherwin Williams Site Staff is coordinating with the developer to produce final entitlements, conditions, mapping and plans for this 8.6 acre site. At final buildout the project will construct public improvements including undergrounded utility lines, streetlighting, sidewalk, landscaping, park space, dog park space, individual public garden plots, an extension of the Emeryville Greenway, a traffic signal at 45th and Hollis, and bike facility traffic calming. Groundbreaking for this project is anticipated in Winter 2018. Progress continues to be made on the Soil Management Plan, the Operations and Maintenance Agreements, Reimbursement Agreement, utility undergrounding plans and grading permits.
III. ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
Encroachment Permits – Monthly Update
December 2018 8 new permit applications 8 permits issued 114 cumulative total issued in 2018
24 current active permits:
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Here are the year-end totals for 2018. The “Other” category includes:
24 – Minor construction in the PROW by property owners 21 – Temporary no parking for moving vans or storage pods 3 – City of Emeryville projects 13 – All other permit requests that don’t fit within the other categories
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IV. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Stormwater Program. Staff attended three meetings of the Alameda County Clean Water Program. A contract was signed with Schaaf & Wheeler to move forward on design for a hydrodynamic separator on the south side of town to help us meet the trash control requirements in the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.
Sustainability / Climate Action Staff attended a one-day regional meeting on eco-foodware ordinance updates, and there are plans for Alameda County jurisdictions to work together on a framework, with StopWaste’s help.
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Energy Program Staff attended the Energy Council Technical Advisory Committee meeting and a subsequent meeting with EBCE representatives to discuss communication and plans going forward. .
Bicycle / Pedestrian Program Ford GoBike rolled out e-bikes as part of their docked fleet. EP staff sited and PW crew installed three new bike racks, at Doyle St. and TEM Community Organic Gardens, and the Post Office.
Transit / Transportation / Alternative Fuels Work on EV charging at the Glashaus garage continues.
Waste Reduction See items under other headings below.
Plan Checks, Inspections and Guidance for New Development Management of Waste EP staff organized a meeting with WM route managers and the architect for Parcel B at the Public Market, and provided comments for Sherwin Williams.
Public Education / Outreach EP staff has reviewed and approved final versions of holiday tree collection public education for multi-family and HOA property managers, to be sent by WMAC.
StopWaste EP staff attended the monthly TAC meeting at Stopwaste.
Cal Recycle The annual request for City County funds from Cal Recycle was submitted.
Franchised Hauler Agreement and Issues Staff contracted with HF&H to perform a performance and billing review of the City’s Franchise Agreement with WMAC, and met twice with HF&H and WM representatives regarding the review. EP staff met twice by phone for the monthly Franchise meeting, covering public education about holiday tree collection.
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Residential Sector EP staff replenished the supply of kitchen foodscrap pails and recycling tote bags for one HOA/Multi-family property.
Commercial Sector EP staff met with Peet’s Coffee management staff and a waste consultant, at the consultant’s request, to discuss WMs policy of refusal to attach weight sensors to their trash collection bins, for a waste reduction program they are launching. Discussions are still underway with WMAC.
Construction and Demolition EP staff approved seven “Pre” Waste Management Plans and five “Post” Waste Management Plans as enforcement for the City’s Construction and Demolition Waste diversion ordinance.
City Facilities and Other Departments
Public City Litter Cans No activity this month.
Schools EP staff continues to support and monitor consultant activities at ECCL, where our consultant established “Green” groups at the high school and at Anna Yates Elementary School, to educational and other support activities related to waste reduction.
Green Business Program and Certification Inspections No Green Business Program activity this month.
Hazardous Materials No activity this month.
Site Closures Work continues on both open underground storage tank cases (the CVS lot and Fire Station 35); we are close to closure on the CVS lot site.
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Code Enforcement EP staff worked with a property manager for a multi-family property in the triangle neighborhood to remove a large pile of illegally dumped discards on private property.
Sign Permitting (Public Right of Way) No activity this month.
Events EP staff provided signage for waste containers for the Community Events Holiday Parade.
Website EP staff updated the Environmental Programs webpages.
Professional Trainings, Meetings and Workshops
V. OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Emergency Electric Power Generation and Distribution
With the exception of the Senior Center, the City is reasonably well-equipped with emergency generators to power key facilities in the event of an extended power outage.
The distribution of generators is as follows: LOCATION City Hall e Station 34 re Station 35 olice Dept.
Onan 60 Generac 60 UNIT # Onan 125 kw ohler 100 kw kw kw
MODEL DGCB A04872-S 125 DGEA 00R0ZJ81
S/N L990032700 2050222 D970636901 285361
These units are substantial in their generation capacity and are capable of powering each of their respective facilities on a continuous basis.
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They are tested weekly (automatically) and serviced quarterly using a maintenance support contract with California Generator Service in San Leandro.
The main limiting factor on all the generators is fuel availability because even the largest has a limit on its fuel tank.
To help ensure fuel for the generator (and also police, fire, and public works first responder vehicles), Public Works is equipped with portable fuel pumps that can pump directly out of the underground tanks at one or both of the service stations located in Emeryville.
There is also one small mobile generator maintained by Public Works and stored at the Operations Yard for maintenance work and point-specific emergencies around the City.
The Senior Center currently has very limited generator capacity, designed to power only the sump pumps in the basement that protect the boilers and steam distribution system. Because the Senior Center has been designated as a key facility during a major emergency, Public Works has an approved capital budget item to install an emergency power system to remedy the power deficiency.
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CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 18, 2019
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Lieutenant Fred Dauer
SUBJECT: EPD Progress Report for December 2018
The following are some of the activities and accomplishments of the Field and Professional Services Divisions for the month of December.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE/OUTREACH
On December 7th the Police Department provided traffic control for the City of Emeryville’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Personnel made sure every reindeer, dancing tree and jolly elf made it safely down Hollis St to City Hall for the festivities. On December 15th personnel from the Police Department treated ten underprivileged youth to “Shop with a Cop” at Target. Through various fundraising efforts, members of the Police Department were able to take the youth shopping, so they could buy gifts for their family as well as presents for themselves. Police Service Manager Rebecca Shum and Detective Jaime Pardo each received a Departmental merit award from the Chief Special Agent’s Association.
NOTABLE EVENTS:
SATURDAY Dec 1, 2018 Auto Burglary: (2) Four Points, Hyatt Hotel - Theft (from a car): ECCL. Traffic Collision: 40th St. and San Pablo Ave. Vehicle vs electric scooter operated by a juvenile who ran a red light (no helmet). The extent of her injuries were non-life threatening. Theft: Apple Store. Subject fled on foot towards Hyatt Place Hotel. Officers located her hiding in the stairwell. The property was returned to Apple-subject arrested. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 2 of 10
Assault: Pak N Save -Unprovoked attack on a customer. The officer located the suspect on 40th at San Pablo Ave. He was placed under arrest for an outstanding Emeryville warrant $10,000. License Plate Reader Hit-Recovered Stolen Vehicle: Home Depot Lot Robbery: Target. A female juvenile concealed store items and attempted to leave the store without paying. She was placed under arrest for robbery -guardians notified. Loaded Firearm /Bicycle Traffic Violation: Adeline and W. MacArthur. Suspect attempted to evade the officer on bicycle then on foot. Suspect located at 3700 block of San Pablo Ave. along curb next to a car - he had his right hand underneath the car. The officer attempted to place the suspect into a prone handcuffing position but the suspect resisted. Officers used necessary force to place the suspect into custody. Officers located a loaded firearm underneath the car where the suspect had his hand. The suspect also possessed heroin, methamphetamine and large amount of cash. Suspect arrested
SUNDAY Dec 2, 2018 Restraining Order Violation: Pak N Save. Officers located the suspect and arrested him for the related charge as well as a probation violation. Auto Burglary: East Bay Bridge Center. After reviewing video surveillance, it was determined the suspects were in an early 2000’s silver Mercedes, 4-D- no plates. One suspect is an adult male.
MONDAY Dec 3, 2018 Auto Burglaries: (2) City Hall and Cliff Bar Theft: Carters at the Powell St. Plaza 5731 Christie Ave The two suspects were two adult females who fled in silver sports utility vehicle. Auto Burglary (7) – Courtyard Marriott: west parking lot. Suspects described as 2 males, 18-22 years old, wearing dark hoodies, and carrying flashlights. One suspect wore a surgical mask. Unattended Death:–Captain Drive: deceased 70-year-old male-Natural cause of death
TUESDAY Dec 4, 2018 Auto Burglaries: (5) - Starbucks Powell St. Plaza, Trader Joe’s, 1500 Brunswig Lane, Chevy’s parking lot, and Panera Bread’s parking lot 5150 W&I Emergency Psychiatric Hold: Promenade Shopping Center - Adult male- hallucinating, reported seeing dead bodies on hoods of cars- paranoid and aggressive. Missing Person (MP): Juvenile 16 year old female. diagnosed with ADHD/ bi-polar. MP left a suicide note. Notifications sent to regional law enforcement agencies and transportation facilities. Auto Burglaries: (4) Honor Bar, Home Depot, 5900 Christie Ave. (Fed X lot) and the 1300 block of 59th St. Recovered stolen vehicle: East Bay Bridge Center. DUI Arrest: Driver arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for probation violation. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 3 of 10
WEDNESDAY Dec 5, 2018 Auto Burglary: (2) Chevys, Public Market Driving Under the Influence: An adult female arrested for DUI. Stolen Vehicle, 5648 Bay Street Outside Agency Assist, 45th St. at Salem St. Victim of a domestic violence reported her girlfriend was chasing her. The victim stated her girlfriend used her vehicle to ram the vehicle she was in and brandished a crowbar at her. Officers determined the crime originated in Oakland and O.P.D took over the investigation.
THURSDAY Dec 6, 2018 Auto Burglary: (1) Chevys Assault: Bay Super Shell -Two subjects arrested (cited and released) for physically attacking victim. Assist OPD: Witnesses reported a subject carrying a shotgun and entering an encampment in the rear of Target on Wood St. O.P.D officers arrived on scene and with E.P.D’s assistance located the subject. The suspected shotgun was a long piece of wood wrapped in cloth. Theft- bicycle: 5650 Hollis St. The bicycle was valued at $10k. Suspect captured on building surveillance system. Traffic Collision: Powell St and IS80. 5 cars-None one was injured Stolen Vehicle: – 76 Gas Station: Victim left his vehicle running, went inside and returned to find his vehicle missing. Warrant Arrest: – 76 gas station: An officer conducted a vehicle stop. The driver had an active warrant out of San Jose PD. Domestic Violence: – 5600 block of Bay St: A male was arrested
FRIDAY Dec 7, 2018 Auto Burglary: (2) CVS and Denny’s Theft- bicycle: 3900 Adeline St. apartment complex.
SATURDAY Dec 8, 2018 Theft Arrest: CVS Pharmacy: Two adult females cited and released Hit and Run: Home Depot: Vehicle vs pedestrian hit and run. The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical at the scene. The suspect vehicle was a blue/silver, Ford Expedition or Explorer with yellow paper plates and red writing. Traffic Enforcement: Driving under the Influence (DUI) -Adult male arrested, additional charges-probation violation and ignition interlock device violation.
SUNDAY Dec 9, 2018 Missing Person – 5600 Block of Bay St: The Reporting Party (RP) reported her sister missing after an evening out in San Francisco. The RP was in possession of the MP’s s cell phone, credit cards, car keys and vehicle. SFPD, BART PD, and the SF Coroner’s Office notified. Domestic Violence: Courtyard by Marriott - An Adult female was placed under arrest for domestic violence. Auto Burglary: (2) Hyatt House. Powell St. Plaza Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 4 of 10
MONDAY Dec 10, 2018 Warrant Arrest – Powell St & Admiral Drive: The passenger of a vehicle stopped for a vehicle code violation had a $175,000 warrant for Felony robbery and Parole violation warrant. Stolen Vehicle: 6400 block of LaCoste St. Auto Burglary (3): 6401 Shellmound St., Trader Joes parking lot, and Chevy’s parking lot. Robbery: CVS - The suspect was armed with a gun and fled on foot towards Park Ave. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the register.
TUESDAY Dec 11, 2018 Grand Theft: The victim was walking to his vehicle in the Burger King parking lot carrying two iPhones he had just purchased. An unknown suspect snatched the bag with the new phones from the victim’s grasp and ran to an awaiting vehicle. Domestic Violence: 6300 Block of Christie Avenue. Man reported his ex-wife slapped him and fled with $60,000 in gold coins and keys to his Ferrari. Auto burglary (6): Powell St Plaza, Public Market, Panera, Chevy’s, and 66th St. @ Hollis St. (2 cars). Traffic Collision: Private property- rear of Arizmendi: Collision caused a gas leak and fire; nearby businesses were evacuated. Significant damage caused to Arizmendi building. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.
WEDNESDAY Dec 12, 2018 Auto Burglaries (4): Denny’s parking lot, 1501 Park Avenue, 5959 Shellmound, and Roba’s parking lot. Injury Traffic Collision Stanford Ave at Hollis St: A vehicle vs pedestrian at the intersection of Stanford Ave and Hollis St. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital for her injuries.
THURSDAY Dec 13, 2018 DUI saturation detail- Arrest: 40th St & Adeline St: Traffic stop-driver failed Field Sobriety Test (FST) and was arrested. Disturbance -5980 Horton St., A Wareham Property Manager reported several protesters in front of the property using bullhorns and refusing to leave. Officers arrived on the scene and the protesters voluntarily left the private portion of the property. ID Theft/Probation Arrest – Powell St Plaza: Traffic stop-Occupant was on probation. A search of the vehicle revealed documents consistent with identity theft. The driver was arrested for identity theft and driving on a suspended license. The passenger was arrested for identity theft and a probation violation. Armed Robbery: EBBC 3839 Emery St., Victim reported being robbed at gunpoint near Starbucks. The suspect is a male wearing a mask associated with a black Nissan Altima. Bomb Threat, 2000 Powell St: A CPA firm received an email stating a bomb was placed in the building and it would detonate at the end of the day if their demands were not met for $20,000 in Bitcoin. The email was determined to ne a hoax. Several other Bay Area cities reported similar emails. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 5 of 10
Auto Burglary: 5909 Christie Ave. Two suspects on bicycles were seen breaking into a vehicle at the listed location. One of the bicycles had a child carrier attached to the rear of it. Assault/Theft: Carters - Two females stole multiple items and one of the females attempted to spray one of the employees with mace. Traffic Collision: Hit and Run -Harlan Street Theft: Pak n Save
FRIDAY Dec 14, 2018 Auto-Burglary (3): Horton St., Haruff St., Park Ave Stolen-Vehicle/LPR Hit: U-Haul truck at 40th St. and Adeline St.- driver was placed under arrest. 5150 WI/Emergency Psychiatric Detention: Area of Marshalls -Denny’s -subject who was walking in the area with a hatchet in his hand. Witnesses reported the subject appeared odd and made them feel uncomfortable. Officers located the subject, deescalated the situation and placed him on a 5150 WI hold without incident. Traffic Stop-Driving Under the Influence: Driver refused to cooperate or perform any field sobriety tests. The driver was arrested. Auto Burglary: Cliff Bar
SATURDAY Dec 15, 2018 Robbery: 7-11 Suspect tried to take items and was confronted by the manager. The suspect pushed the store manager to the ground and took the manager’s cell phone. Assault: Shellmound St. and Christie Ave. -Report of large group of people attacking one person. Officers located the victim. Victim stated a group of juvenile males were making insults towards his girlfriend. The victim asked the males to stop. The males punched the victim. The victim attempted to run but fell. The suspects continued the attack and took the victim’s shoes. Victim cannot identify the suspects. Robbery: Black and White -Report of a man attacking an employee. The suspect located at San Pablo and Park Ave, positively identified by the victim, and placed under arrest for robbery. Robbery: Gamestop -The suspect robbed the store of cash using a silver firearm. An officer located the suspect on a bicycle. The suspect ran from the officer and threw an object into a commercial yard before being detained. The employees positively identified the suspect. Officers located a loaded firearm where the suspect had thrown an object. The suspect was arrested for numerous violations. An officer was able to connect this suspect and the gun to a previous robbery at CVS. Fight: Chevy’s – Report of 25 people fighting. The suspects left before officers arrived. Domestic Violence: 6300 block of Christie Ave – A female was arrested for assaulting her boyfriend. Stolen Vehicle: Home Depot. Traffic Collision/Hit and Run- Christie Ave and Shellmound Street: Unoccupied located-damage to the signal light box and pole. The car was towed from the scene. Disturbance: Home Depot reported a subject waving a machete around inside the store. Officers located the subject still waving the machete around and were able to Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 6 of 10
calm him down and detain him without incident. Home Depot did not want to pursue criminal charges against the subject. Home Depot will be seeking to renew their expired restraining order for the subject. Auto-Burglary: Bay Street Mall Child Abuse: Peralta St. No visual injuries on the child. The incident was documented, and CPS has been contacted.
SUNDAY Dec 16, 2018 Traffic Collision-Hit & Run: Frontage Rd and Point Emery. Damage to a street sign and chain link fence. Domestic Violence/Arrest: Hyatt House -Victim sprayed with mace by his boyfriend. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence, improper use of tear gas and an outstanding felony arrest warrant. Welfare Check/Drug Overdose: Watergate Apartments - the victim had ingested an unknown amount of heroin. The victim was unresponsive. Officers administered Narcan. Prior to being transported to the hospital the victim was still unconscious but breathing. Theft/Arrest: Home Depot. Officers located the suspect vehicle, both occupants arrested for theft. Warrant Arrest out of CDCR: Pak N Save -report of several subjects engaged in narcotic activity. One subject arrested for a ‘No Bail’ warrant out of CDCR. Fraud: The Victim of an auto burglary in Oakland reported her credit cards were used at CVS Auto Burglary (3): 1300 block of 67th St.,1603 Powell St., and W. Macarthur Blvd. @ Emery St.
MONDAY Dec 17, 2018 5150 WI/Emergency Psychiatric Detention: Hilton Garden Inn-Officers responded to reports of a subject attempting to gain access to the roof. Officers evaluated the subject and he was placed on an Emergency Psychiatric hold. Theft: 7-11. A subject stole lottery tickets. Felony Warrant Arrest: 3800 block of Emery St-An officer made a walking stop on a pedestrian and a name check revealed the pedestrian was wanted on a NO BAIL warrant for assault with a deadly weapon. Felony Warrant Arrest: Nordstrom’s Rack-An officer made a pedestrian stop behind Nordstrom’s Rack. A name check revealed the subject was a parolee at large.
TUESDAY Dec 18, 2018 Peeping: Target-A suspect attempted to photograph a female in the changing room. The victim chased the suspect, but the suspect was able to get away. Officers were able to identify the suspect and he was arrested less than 10 days later. Stolen Vehicle: 1700 block of 64th St Missing Elderly Female: Public Market-A caregiver reported a missing elderly female. Officers located the female, who was intoxicated and required medical attention.
Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 7 of 10
WEDNESDAY Dec 19, 2018 Embezzlement: Home Depot-An employee was arrested for taking over $6,000 from her cash register. Auto Burglaries (4): Bay Street Garages, Denny’s, Four Points by Sheraton, Chevy’s 5150 WI/Emergency Psychiatric Detention: 65th St and Shellmound St-Several callers reported a man walking in the middle of the roadway. Officers located the male, who appeared delusional and in need of psychiatric care. Warrant Arrest: Target-Loss prevention detained a subject for shoplifting. Officers learned the subject had multiple warrants for their arrest. Warrant Arrest: Target-Officers learned a subject loss prevention detained for theft had an outstanding warrant for robbery. Grab and Run/Pursuit: Sephora-Two subjects stole over $950 in perfume from Sephora. Officers located the suspects, but the driver fled.
THURSDAY Dec 20, 2018 Unoccupied Stolen Vehicle Recovered: Public Market Child Abuse Investigation: 1300 block of 40th St-Officers followed up on a possible child abuse report. The allegations appeared unfounded. Residential Burglaries (2): 6400 Christie Ave-Two residences were burglarized Residential Burglary: Watergate-one residence was burglarized Auto Burglaries (3): Powell Street Plaza, Park Ave and Emery St, Allegro Ballroom Embezzlement: Target-An employee was cited for embezzlement.
FRIDAY Dec 21, 2018 Auto Burglaries (2): 1405 65th St, 1325 40th St, Powell Street Plaza Residential Burglary: 5540 Doyle St Grab and Run: Gap-A suspect stole $2,000 in merchandise
SATURDAY Dec 22, 2018 Auto Burglaries (2): Ikea, Park Ave and Emery St Theft: Victoria’s Secret Occupied Stolen Vehicle: Stanford Ave and San Pablo Ave-An officer located a stolen vehicle. The driver and passenger were both juveniles.
SUNDAY Dec 23, 2018 5150 WI/Emergency Psychiatric Detention: Denny’s-A subject was threatening employees and refusing to leave. Officers placed him on an Emergency Psychiatric hold. Robbery: 1200 block 62nd St-Two suspects approached the victim, who was sitting a car, opened the car door and demanded the victim’s property. Grand Theft/Pursuit: Armstrong-Officers responded to the theft of a trailer in progress. Officers located the suspects fleeing the area. A short pursuit followed and quickly terminated by officers. The trailer was located a short time later. Theft: Home Depot-A suspect threatened the security guard and fled the scene. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 8 of 10
Road Rage: Bay Street Garages-Two motorists were involved in road rage incident in the garages.
MONDAY Dec 24, 2018 Auto Burglaries (6): Bay St Mall, 7-Eleven parking lot, 2100 Powell St., 65th Street/Overland Ave, 5700 Bay St. Hyatt Place parking lot, and 5521 Doyle St. Café parking lot Stolen Vehicle Report: Stolen from the Target parking lot. Robbery 45th St. at Hollis St.: The victim reported a suspect approached him and said he was armed with a gun. The suspect demanded for the victim’s wallet and fled on foot eastbound on 45th St.
TUESDAY Dec 25, 2018 Unoccupied Stolen Vehicle – Sherwin St & Hubbard St: Vehicle reported stolen out of Oakland. Occupied Stolen Vehicle Arrest: - Horton St under Powell St: An officer made an investigative stop on two subjects prowling the parking lot on Horton St under Powell St. A probable cause search of one of the subjects revealed a shaved key and a car key. As the officer’s cover unit arrived on scene his Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) alerted on a stolen vehicle in the vicinity. The investigation revealed the car key located on the subject started the stolen vehicle. The subject was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of burglary tools and an outstanding warrant. The other party (juvenile) was released to a parent on scene. Auto Burglaries: (4) – Bay Street Garage -three, and Shellmound St. parking garage- one Domestic Violence/Kidnapping/Warrant Arrest- Bay Shell Station: The victim who had locked herself in a bathroom to escape her boyfriend’s abuse told officers he had slapped her and forced her into his SUV and drove her around town against her will. The male is on probation and also had a warrant for domestic violence. He was arrested for kidnapping, domestic violence battery, the outstanding warrant and a probation violation. A judge granted an Emergency Protective Order for the victim.
WEDNESDAY Dec 26, 2018 Robbery – Bay St Mall: A suspect used force to grab a bag containing (2) new iPhones from the victim. The victim chased the suspect toward the Powell Street Plaza but was unable to apprehend him or recover the loss. Prowler Arrested – The Terraces & Amtrak: A security guard reported seeing a subject prowling through the secured parking garage and looking into vehicles with a flashlight. The suspect fled when confronted. Security witnessed the suspect tag the exterior of the Amtrak station before fleeing toward the pedestrian overpass. Officers detained the suspect and learned he was a juvenile. He was in possession of a tool used to break car windows in an emergency. The juvenile was arrested for prowling, burglary tools, vandalism and juvenile crimes. The juvenile was cited and released to a family member. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 9 of 10
Auto Burglary: IHOP parking lot Attempted Carjacking: East Bay Bridge Center parking lot: Dispatch received multiple “911” calls regarding 5 suspects fighting with a female in the parking lot of the East Bay Bridge parking lot. There were reports the suspects were attempting to carjack the victim. Suspects fled the scene on scooters toward West Macarthur Blvd. Officers responded to the scene and contacted the victim. There were no weapons involved. Ramey Warrant Arrest: 1555 40th St., Detectives identified the suspect in the “peeping tom” case and after obtaining a Ramey Warrant for 647(j)(1) P.C., they located and arrested him.
THURSDAY Dec 27, 2018 Auto Burglaries (3): 65th St. and Hollis St. and parking lots of Black Bear and Target Theft Arrest – Marshall’s: Shoplifting subject cited and released. Theft Arrest – Pak N Save: Shoplifting subject cited and released. 5150 WI – 1200B 67th St: Officers responded to multiple calls regarding a subject displaying bizarre behavior. Officers contacted the subject who was armed with a stick. He was placed on a Psychiatric Emergency 5150 WI hold. Drunk in Public Arrests – Bay Street Mall: Report of a shirtless intoxicated subject running around the property. Officers located the subject who was accompanied by an intoxicated friend. Officers determined they both were unable to care for themselves and both subjects were arrested. Stolen Vehicle Arrest – An officer conducted an enforcement stop on an occupied stolen vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Phoenix PD in September 2018. Kidnapping/Domestic Violence- Marriott Hotel: Female victim reported her boyfriend hit her during an argument while driving, refused to let her out of the vehicle, drove her around the south end of town and threw her cell phone out the window when he discovered she wanted to call the PD. The couple is from out of state, recently started dating and the victim was unable to provide sufficient information in order for the officers to identify the suspect. Investigation is on-going.
FRIDAY Dec 28, 2018 Arson, Resisting Arrest, & Probation Violation: Officers responded to 4300 San Pablo Ave. (Emeryville Rec Center) on a report of a subject lighting a fire in a planter. After a short foot chase, the subject was taken into custody. The damage to the planter box and plants was minimal. This is the subject’s 3rd time in 2 years being arrested for arson related crimes. Burglary: 1321 40th St. several mail boxes were pried open and contents removed. Forcible Entry: Officers responded to 1024 45th St. for a subject reported to be kicking in the back door. Subject fled. The house is currently under construction and no one is living there. Auto Burglaries (8): Parking Lots at Broken Rack/Honor Bar – (captured on the Broken Rack’s video surveillance system)., Home Depot, Black Bear Diner, Trader Joe’s, Powell Street Plaza, and 1300 block of 66th St (Two), and 1175 Park Ave. Emeryville Police Department December 2018 Progress Report Page 10 of 10
5150 W&I – Amtrak - Woman who locked herself in a room on the train was having a mental health crisis. She refused to come out and when officers were removing her she tried to bite them. She was placed on a 5150 W&I Emergency Psychiatric Hold. 5150 W&I -1490 66th St. An officer located a man who started a fire next to the train track. The officer extinguished the fire and the fire on the sleeve of the man’s jacket was also extinguished. The subject was placed on an Emergency Psychiatric 5150 W&I hold.
SATURDAY Dec 29, 2018 Mail Theft: Theft from mailbox at 6466 Hollis St. Vandalism/Hate Crime: German International School, 1070 41st St. reported vandalism to the newly painted Basketball court-2 swastikas were etched into the asphalt. The incident occurred sometime between Dec 15th and 29th. There are no leads and the school will forward any relevant surveillance video when it is available. Auto Burglary: Park Ave. and Horton St. Theft: Bay St. Cell Phone: License plate provided by witness shows suspect vehicle was recently taken in a car-jacking incident in Oakland. Restraining Order Violation: Allegro Ballroom. Subject made a threatening motion with his hand (simulated shooting a gun) towards his ex-girlfriend. Subject has a active felony warrant for his arrest for domestic violence and stalking. Noise -Gunshots: 62 and Hollis St.- reports of gunshots and speeding cars. Officers searched the area and located shell casings on the 1300 block of 62nd St. An unoccupied parked car was struck by a bullet. Officers checked the area and reviewed video surveillance. A report was taken and the crime scene was processed. No reports of any walk-in gunshot victims at the local hospitals.
SUNDAY Dec 30, 2018 Elder Abuse: Commodore Drive- A caretaker used the patient’s credit card without permission. Adult Protection Service was notified. DUI Arrest: Saturation Patrol arrest for driving under the Influence of alcohol (DUI) on 40th St. and San Pablo Ave. Arrest Probation Violation: During a traffic enforcement stop the driver who was on probation was in possession of methamphetamine and a prescription drugs not prescribed to him. Auto Burglary: 65th St. and Hollis St. Warrant Arrest & Grand Theft: Home Depot - subject detained for grand theft also had a warrant for his arrest. Vandalism: 1503 Brunswig Lane - A rock was thrown through a window. Robbery: A juvenile was assaulted by three other juvenile acquaintances who also stole her cell phone near West Elm on Shellmound St. Two of the three suspects brandished a knife and a taser at the victim after the initial attack. The victim has had prior incidents with the suspects, one incident involving a felony assault (stabbing) in Oakland. Alameda County Fire Department Emergency Response December‐18
2 Year % YTD YTD Fire Suppression Dec‐17 Dec‐18 Average Same % Change Change 2017 2018 Period Buildings (≤ $ 5000) 1 2 100% 2 19 17 ‐11% Buildings (> $ 5000) 1 1 0% 1 2 3 50% Vehicles 1 1 0% 1 13 13 0% Outside Fires 5 3 ‐40% 4 40 57 43% Total Fire Suppression 8 7 ‐13% 8 74 90 22% Investigations Smoke 1 1 0% 1 12 12 0% Odor 2 2 0% 2 25 16 ‐36% Total Investigation 3 3 0% 3 37 28 ‐24% False Alarms False, Alarm Malfunction 42‐50% 3 25 34 36% False, Valid Alarm‐No Fire 41 66 61% 54 510 600 18% False, Non Alarm, GI 0 0 0% 0 19 21 11% False, Any, Malicious 1 1 0% 1 8 6 ‐25% Total False Alarms 46 69 50% 58 562 661 18% Haz Mats Spill 0 0 0% 0 4 4 0% Release 1 0 ‐100% 1 3 2 ‐33% Other 0 0 0% 0 0 1 100% Total Haz Mats 1 0 ‐100% 1 7 7 0% Mutual Aid Received* 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0% Provided 000%000 0% Total Mutual Aid 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0% Medical District # 34 59 54 ‐8% 57 621 592 ‐5% District # 35 89 89 0% 89 1007 1016 1% Out of City 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0% Total Medical 148 143 ‐3% 146 1628 1608 ‐1% Rescue/Extr. RESCUE/EXTR. ‐‐ 000%000 0% Total RESCUE/EXTR. 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0% Service SERVICE ‐‐ 10 13 30% 12 90 89 ‐1% Total Service 10 13 30% 12 90 89 ‐1% Freeway Calls Single Unit Response* 2 0 ‐100% 1 17 21 24% Multi‐Unit Response* 7 2 ‐71% 5 51 59 16% Freeway Actual* 3 0 ‐100% 2 47 45 ‐4% Total Freeway Calls* 12 2 ‐83% 7 115 125 9% Simult. Alarms (within 30 min.) To Same Incident* 0 0 0% 0 12 14 17% To Separate Calls* 69 76 10% 73 630 658 4% Total Simul. Alarms* 69 76 10% 73 642 672 5% TOTAL RESPONSE CALLS* 216 235 9% 226 2398 2483 4% TOTAL LOSS$ 7,000 $ 76,025 986%$ 41,513 $ 50,034,210 $ 228,345 ‐100% * These numbers are a further breakdown of the total calls listed in "TOTAL RESPONSE CALLS" Emergency Response Legend: Blue = previous year Dec'17 vs Dec '18 Dec 17 vs Dec 18 Red = current year
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*Mutual Aid Received is used to denote a situation when all Emeryville fire units are committed on incidents and an outside fire agency is then required to be dispatched to handle another separate incident that arises within the City.
NOTE: The Emergency Operations sheet shows all operations conducted, not the individual responses provided within Emeryville. If multiple operations were conducted on any emergency responses (calls), then the tally for emergency operations will be greater than the actual responses made by Emeryville fire units. If mutual aid calls were made to other jurisdictions, and during these mutual aid responses an Emeryville fire unit responded to emergency calls within that jurisdiction, then the tally for emergency operations will be greater than the actual responses reported within Emeryville's jurisdiction.
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 31, 2018
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Pedro Jimenez, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: December 2018 Community Services Monthly Progress Report
Administration ECCL Programming Committee is meeting regularly to discuss schedule and uses for the ECCL. ECCL Operations and Maintenance Committee is meeting regularly to discuss the operation and maintenance services needed for ECCL. Parks and Recreation Committee met on 12/12/18. Community Services Committee met on 12/17/18
Aquatics:
There were a total of 70 hours of Lap swim with 468 people attending There were a total of 6 hours of Aqua Aerobics with 69 people attending There were a total of 100 Private Swim Lessons for the Month
Adult Sports:
• There were 112 Participants in Open Gym Sports (Basketball and Volleyball) • 344 Participants in ECCL weight room. • User groups: Youth and Adult Soccer, Emery High Soccer, OMI Football, Youth Football, Adult Basketball, AAU teams, Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Track and Cross Country, Masters Swimming, Youth Swimming.
Facilities/Rentals/Fee Classes
5.5 Hours of Community Events 0 Hours of Park Rentals 597.75 Hours of ECCL Rentals 29 Hours of other Facility Rentals December 2018 Community Services Monthly Progress Report Page 2 of 3
629.25 Total Hours of Community Events, Park Rentals, ECCL Rentals, and Rentals
Community Event December 7, 2018 City of Emeryville Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting o 1,000 in attendance o Giveaways: Candy Canes, Pencils and Glow Lights CSD o Crafts by CSD o Performances by: Emery High Band, Emery High Cheer, CSD Kinder Class and Dance 10 Dancing Christmas Trees o Event time 5:30pm-8:30pm
Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC) Enrollment: 76 FT were enrolled in ECDC. This breaks down to 40 residents of Emeryville, 22 of those residents also work in Emeryville, 11 non-residents that live in 94608 Oakland, 13 Oakland residents, and 7 non-residents from the Greater Bay Area. Of the 31 non-Emeryville residents, 8 work in Emeryville. Tours and Inquiries: o 3 Residents o 2 Emeryville employees o 6 Non- Residents 19 children enrolled in state contract subsidy program – California State Preschool Program (CSPP). Youth Services
The Afterschool Program currently had 154 participants enrolled for the month of December. City of Emeryville’s After School Program number of enrolled students for the month of December: o Kinder: 37 o 1st grade: 23 o 2nd grade: 25 o 3rd grade: 26 o 4th grade: 11 o 5th grade: 14 o 6th grade: 7 o 7th & 8th grade: 11 o Before Care: 18 o Kinder Buddies: 6
December 2018 Community Services Monthly Progress Report Page 3 of 3
Winter Camp Week 1-Basic Day: 9 Extended Day: 12 Total 21
Winter Camp Week 2-Basic Day: 11 Extended Day: 19 Total 30 We canceled Parent Night Out due to low enrollment (12/7) K-4th concluded Tae Kwon Do for the fall semester. The Middle School program continued participating in the Makers Class twice a week Assistant Wright attended the EUSD COST meeting (12/5) *Assistant Wright coordinated with EUSD Wellness/Lifelong to offer Powerful Choices Girls Group to our teens, in January 2019; Assistant Richardson worked with the staff and Teen Girls to complete the registration process. We hosted our staff holiday appreciation Dessert Party, 12/20, (6P-7P); staff received Department jackets.
Senior Services
December was a busy month! We started with “Decking the Halls” where volunteers showed up, in great numbers, to decorate the Senior Center. We served warm baked cookies, coffee and cocoa, payed Christmas carols and enjoyed the fire burning in the fireplace. The following week, we had our annual Holiday Gala with the Oakland Ballet, Dancing Christmas Trees and our very own Guitar class singing carols. A delicious lunch was catered and served and raffle prizes were auctioned off to some very happy recipients. It was a beautiful event and enjoyed by all! The rest of the month was relatively quiet at the senior center as members joined family for the holidays. An average of 96 members per day visit the senior center for various activities, lunch, programs, etc. 162 people enjoyed an excursion (museums, arts, music, casinos, shopping, dinners, etc.). 14 new members joined the center – 3 Emeryville Residents 240 programming hours were held (fitness, wellness, computer training, events, etc.) 149 trips were provided on the 8-To-Go Shuttle 746 meals were served in the Meals on Wheels and Congregate Lunch programs Active Members o 437 Emeryville Residents o 232 Oakland 94608 Residents o 1,230 Non-Residents
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 16, 2018
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Susan Hsieh, Finance Director Gilbert Punsalan, Accounting Supervisor
SUBJECT: December 2018 Progress Report
Financial Performance
Review of the City’s Top Six Revenues – December revenues reflect the first five months’ collections of the new fiscal year as there is typically a 30-day delay in remittances.
Sales Tax revenues of $3.0 million are $416,000, or 16%, over prior year. The increase is mainly due to the change in the allocation of advance payments.
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues of $3.6 million are 2% higher than prior year. These numbers reflect one less remittance in the current fiscal year.
Business License Tax revenues are recorded when received. Year-to-date Business Licenses Tax receipts are $269,000, $100,000 lower than prior year, primarily due to timing of receipts.
Utility Users Tax (UUT) revenues are $1.3 million, $128,000 lower than prior year. Overall UUT revenues are slightly down due to the timing of remittances and lower than expected revenue.
Card Room Tax revenues of $1.2 million are 4% higher than prior year’s receipts.
Property Tax revenues of $1.1 million are 11% higher than prior year’s receipts. Finance Department Progress Report – December 2018 Page 2 of 3
City of Emeryville Top Six Comparative Revenue Analysis Fiscal Year-to-Date Receipts through December 31, 2018 and 2017 Variance FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19 % of FY 2017-18 over Prior % Revenue Type Budge t Actual Budge t Actual Year Variance
Sales Tax (1)$ 8,298,755 $ 2,966,599 36% $ 2,550,507 $ 416,092 16%
Transient Occupancy Tax$ 8,330,547 $ 3,624,495 44% $ 3,549,898 $ 74,597 2%
Business License Tax$ 5,912,920 $ 268,610 5%$ 368,611 $ (100,001) -27%
Utility Users Tax$ 3,187,630 $ 1,261,706 40%$ 1,389,776 $ (128,070) -9%
Card Room Tax$ 2,700,000 $ 1,192,889 44%$ 1,144,733 $ 48,156 4%
Property Tax$ 2,532,615 $ 1,050,517 41%$ 942,340 $ 108,177 11%
Total$ 30,962,467 $ 10,364,817 33%$ 9,945,864 $ 418,952 4% (1) Sales Tax Remittances from the State have an approximate tw o month time lag. For example, the receipts through December 2018 above reflect Sales Tax Advances through October 2018.
Fiscal Year 2019-20 and 2020-21 Budget
The City kicked off the budget process. Finance distributed budget templates and instructions to departments for completion.
Business Licenses
Tables showing recently licensed businesses and closed businesses are provided below:
NEW BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS
Date Business Name Address Business Type Established TODD B. SLABY CONSULTING 1331 40TH ST, #104 CONSULTING 12/6/2018 HOMETOWN HEROES 4000 ADELINE ST SPORTS BAR/EATERY 5/1/2018 NABIQ 5959 SHELLMOUND ST KOREAN RESTAURANT 9/1/2018 AVANT-GARDE ART STUDIO BY ANDREA 1303 POWELL ST, #B409 ART STUDIO FOR KIDS 11/19/2018 RENTAL/LEASE OFFICE COPIER LEASING & MANAGEMENT 4062 WATTS ST EQUIPMENT 2/1/2018 RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD CATHERINE A. REILLY 4 COMMODORE DR, #235 RES LL 11/1/2018
Finance Department Progress Report – December 2018 Page 3 of 3
CLOSED BUSINESSES
Business Name Address Business Type Reason for Closure Date Closed AMFS ACQUISITION, LLC 6425 CHRISTIE AVE, CONSULTING LEASE NOT RENEWED 10/31/2018 AEFCT 1900 POWELL ST, #600 NON PROFIT NOT REASON GIVEN 12/1/2018 ARGUS, LLC 6701 HOLLIS ST GRAPHIC DESIGN MOVED TO OAKLAND 12/10/2018 SALES OFFICE CONSOLIDATED AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS, LLC 1250 45TH ST, SUITE 200 1/1/2018 REPROGRAPHICS LOCATIONS ALIYA WANEK 1554 62ND ST WEBSITE SELLING CLOTHS MOVED TO VALLEJO 11/25/2018 CHEWING THE CUD LLC 6400 HOLLIS ST, #16 GRAPHIC DESIGN MOVED TO OAKLAND 12/28/2018 INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND DESIGN 1522 62ND STREET GAME DESIGNS MOVED TO OREGON 7/20/2018 DISSOLUTION OF JOLI VIN IMPORTS 1316 67TH ST, #9 IMPORT WINES 4/2/2018 PARTNERSHIP KASMAN DESIGN, INC. 1340 POWELL ST, 6TH FLOOR GRAPHIC DESIGN MOVED TO FOLSOM 12/31/2018 KLH DISTRIBUTION, INC. 1306 65TH ST WAREHOUSE MOVED TO ANAHEIM 9/30/2018 NOTEABLE HOLDING 1300 64TH STREET SELL SHEET MUSIC MOVED TO BERKELEY 6/30/2018 ONE GOOD CHOICE 6 COMMODORE DR, #B412 FOOD MANUFACTURER CLOSED BUSINESS 12/31/2017 RETAIL SALES OF COFFEE PONTE ROMA 5885 HORTON ST SOLD BUSINESS 6/30/2018 MACHINES & EXPRESSO EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GPI US INC. 1900 POWELL ST, #6078 MOVED 9/1/2018 SERVICES AREA CRIME AND LACK SILICON PICTURES, LLC 1250 45TH ST, SUITE 320 FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION 5/21/2018 OF BUSINESS XI 1121 40TH ST, #5203 HAIR STYLING NOT REASON GIVEN 5/1/2018 COMPUTER REPAIR AND TOM'S COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 4348 SAN PABLO AVE SOLD BUSINESS 5/1/2018 RECYCLING RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD NIRAMOL CHITRCHARATN 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #2317 RES LL OWNER OCCUPIED 1/1/2018 JAMES GRUBB 6 ADMIRAL DR, #A492 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 12/31/2018 LAWRENCE STEVEN TRUST 3 ADMIRAL DR, #F357 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 4/1/2017 MAGHSOODNIA GHASSEM 8 CAPTAIN DR, #E460 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 11/1/2018 THE SHIRLEY ALLEN REAVES TRUST 2 ANCHOR DR, #397 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 4/30/2018 RENE AND GAIL SIGNER 3 ADMIRAL DR, #F253 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 5/5/2017
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 2019
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: December Progress Report
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1. Labor Relations: A meeting of the Joint Labor-Management committee comprised of PD administration, EPOA members and HR was held on December 19th.
2. Workers’ Compensation: There was one (1) ‘on-the-job’ injury/incident reported during the month of December - one (1) ‘Information Only’. As of November 30, 2018, the City/MESA had fifty-one (51) open workers’ compensation claims (49 indemnity claims and 2 ‘medical only’ claims). Of the 49 indemnity files, 19 (39%) are Future Medical claims. Of the 19 future medical claims, 16 (84%) belong to former and/or retired employees. Of the remaining 30 open indemnity files, 9 (30%) belong to retired or former employees. Therefore, out of 49 open indemnity files, a total of 25 files (51%) belong to retired or former employees. In the month of November, the City/MESA paid $167,534 (rounded) in workers’ compensation benefits, with the following breakdown:
November Workers’ Compensation Benefits Status Benefits* Salary Total by Status Continuation** Former/Retired $ 21,754.36 $ 0.00 $ 21,754.36 Current $ 24,721.13 $ 121,058.96 $ 145,780.09 TOTAL $ 46,475.49 $ 121,058.96 $ 167,534.45 * Medical, permanent, legal and/or equipment accommodation costs. ** Income replacement: $2,860.06 for miscellaneous employees; $118,198.90 for Safety employees.
3. Payroll and Benefits: New employee orientations were provided to 2 new employees. The employees were hired by Public Works and Human Resources. The HR Department with the assistance of the IT Department is continuing to move forward with transitioning over to electronic timesheets and will also be exploring utilizing position control within our finance system, Superion.
Human Resources December Progress Report Page 2 of 3
4. Health & Safety: Staff arranged for one (1) ergonomic assessments during the month of December and coordinated the purchase of ergonomic equipment for one (1) employee. On December 13, 2018, HR Staff chaired the Bay Cities Safety and Loss Control Committee Quarterly Meeting held at the Courtyard Marriott in Emeryville.
5. Recruitments: In December, Human Resources opened the Police Communications Dispatcher recruitment. Forty-five applications were received and screened with twelve (12) applicants referred to the Police Department for interviews and selection. HR continues to provide administrative support for seven (7) ongoing recruitments, including screening applications for minimum qualifications and responding to candidate inquiries.
6. Disaster Preparedness: Public Works continues to work on the “refresh” of the Emergency Operations Center. All work is projected to be completed in February 2019. On December 3rd, HR Staff held a meeting with City Hall Floor Wardens to review their duties and responsibilities. A Fire Drill for City Hall will take place sometime in January. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (LHMP) was approved by CalOES’s Mitigation Unit in December to be submitted to FEMA for final approval. The Plan was to be brought before the Planning Commission on January 24th. Unfortunately, FEMA has requested some additional revisions so going before the Planning Commission has been tabled for now. HR Staff and the City Manager are scheduled for a conference call with FEMA on January 14th to discuss the requested revisions.
7. Risk Management: The training for Public Works maintenance staff on Playground Safety Maintenance was pushed back to January 28th. Joe Costamagna, Risk Manager for Bay Cities, will present a training to City staff on January 31st on Contractual Risk Transfer and Insurance Requirements for contracts. HR Staff and the Assistant City Attorney will be meeting with Joe on January 9th to review and prepare for the presentation. On December 11th, HR Staff along with the City Manager and Finance Director met with representatives from York Risk Services, the administrators of the Bay Cities JPIA insurance pools to discuss the City’s increasing insurance costs. On December 12th, HR Staff attended the Bay Area PARMA (Public Agency Risk Managers Association) Chapter meeting in Livermore. The topics of discussion were “Preparing for 2019 - Which Peace Officer Personnel Records and Video Recordings are No Longer Confidential?” and “Ergonomics and Millennials.”
8. Employee Engagement: The annual holiday party occurred on December 14th. The event was enjoyed by all and was well-attended, with at least 86 employees and guests.
Human Resources December Progress Report Page 3 of 3
9. City Hall Information Desk: There were 169 visitors to City Hall in December. The highest volume of visitors was for the Business License/Tax counter in Finance (70).
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 2018 TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager FROM: Michael Parenti, Information Technology Department SUBJECT: December 2018 Progress Report
Small Projects / Miscellaneous Items:
1. Open Data. Preliminary research and discussions begun with vendors on Open Data initiatives. The initial data set was to involve data from the Finance Department. IT and Finance met with two vendors in August to review new solutions. Preliminary proposals were received from two vendors. IT and Finance met with the Budget and Governance Committee to gain a better understanding of the expectations for this project. This project has been slotted for after the City completes a workshop designed to help optimize our current budgeting module in the existing Finance software. 2. Spillman Implementation Audit. During the last week of September IT staff spend three days will Spillman staff at the Police Department performing a full audit of the City’s implementation and outstanding items. Results of the audit were made available in early November. The City responded to the audit results and has engaged in efforts to have Spillman provide more training as well as continue to make system improvements. Advanced Spillman training has been schedule for early January. 3. Police Vehicle Routers. IT engaged with Cradlepoint to request demo units of in-vehicle routers for the Police Department. The purpose of these routers is to increase LTE signal, internet speed, and GPS location reliability in the vehicles. The demo unit was installed in December and testing will continue through January. 4. Email Security. IT evaluated two email security solutions in November and selected ProofPoint Essentials as the best fit for the City’s needs. ProofPoint will provide additional email security to protect against spam and malware along with email archiving functionalities. The ProofPoint solution was implemented in December. 5. GIS. IT met with Alameda County IT staff and Lynx, the GIS vendor for the county to discuss resource sharing and project collaboration. In December, IT also met with an additional GIS vendor and requested proposals from both vendors. Vendor selection is expected in January. 6. Police Vehicle Computer Replacement. IT began the process of preparing required specifications for in-vehicle computers for the Police Department. The existing computers are at end of life and replacement is recommended at this time. IT evaluated three solutions in December and requested a demo unit from DataLux. The unit will be installed in early January. Information Technology Progress Report Page 2 of 2
7. City Desktop Replacement. IT began the process of preparing required specifications for replacing the user workstations with new desktop computers. IT completed the requirements document in December and requested quotations from trusted vendors.
Large Projects:
1. Electronic Timesheets:
Project Goal: To implement a system that will allow employees to enter their hours from a computer or mobile device, allow approvers to sign off digitally and port the data directly into the financial system, bypassing paper timesheets completely.
IT’s Role: IT has assumed the internal project manager role for this project.
Project Status: IT assumed the project management role of this project in late March and held a “reboot” kick-off meeting on March 30. During the initial meeting between members of HR, Finance, and IT, project roles were established, expectations for delivery of information set, and the entire scope was reviewed. Training for approvers and the pilot group took place in April. During the training, additional configuration issues were brought to light. This project remains on hold pending a vendor solution to importing the City’s data.
Advanced Scheduling configuration has also begun on this project. This consists of IT Staff working with the Police Department use utilize the scheduling module for all police shifts. Configuration meetings continued in July. Launch of this module is dependent on successful implementation of the Timesheet module.
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 10, 2019
TO: Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM: Sheri Hartz, City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Clerk’s Office December 2018 Progress Report
RECORDS . Continued planning for review, logging and destruction of eligible records stored offsite, and reorganization of onsite records storage to reduce potential for damage.
CITY CLERK - OTHER ACTIVITIES . Conducted special Council meeting to perform reorganization, swear in new Council Members and officers, and certify November election. Arranged refreshments for the public. . Conducted significant records searches in response to requests for information related to a due diligence effort. . City Clerk attended 2018 New Law & Elections Seminar, hosted by the League of California Cities in San Francisco, and reported back to executive staff on new laws affecting cities for 2019. . Meetings attended included: Floor Warden training, Surplus Property AI, Social Media Policy.