CITY OF EMERYVILLE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
SUBJECT: Progress Report – October 2014
The following provides the City Council and staff with a summary of the activities of each department for the prior month.
CITY MANAGER / CITY CLERK
1. On October 23rd, the City Manager’s Office hosted an event called, “Coffee with the City Manager”. The purpose of the event is to enable conversations with residents and businesses in Emeryville to discuss a topic of their choice. The events are open to all members of the public and will continue into 2015.
2. The City Clerk and City Manager’s Office continued to do non-partisan outreach throughout October around Emeryville’s HOA’s about Measure U & V. The League of Women’s Voters was a part of the outreach to inform the public about other ballot initiatives and to register voters.
3. 25 reports from the public were logged in through the Report a Concern link via the City’s Website.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 7, 22014
TO: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
FROM: Human Resources Department
SUBJECT: October Progress Report
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1. Labor Relations: The successor negotiations with the Emeryville Police Officers’ Association continued in September. There are currently no grievances.
2. Workers’ Compensation: There were four (4) ‘on-the-job’ injuries/incidents reported during the month of October. Two (2) were ‘Lost Time’ and two (2) were ‘Medical Only.’ As of September 30, 2014, the City/MESA had forty-four (44) open workers’ compensation claims (44 indemnity claims and 0 medical only claims). Of the 44 indemnity files, 17 (39%) are Future Medical claims. Of the 17 future medical claims, 13 (77%) belong to former and/or retired employees. Of the remaining 27 open indemnity files, 11 (41%) belong to retired or former employees. Therefore, out of 44 open indemnity files, a total of 24 files (55%) belong to retired or former employees. In the month of September, the City/MESA paid $38,256 (rounded) in workers’ compensation benefits, with the following breakdown:
September Workers’ Compensation Benefits Status Benefits* Salary Continuation** Total by Status Former/Retired $ 9,099.01 $ $ 9,099.01 Current $ 10,052.93 $ 19,104.18 $ 29,157.11 TOTAL $ 19,151.94 $ 19,104.18 $ 38,256.12 * Medical, permanent, legal and/or equipment accommodation costs. ** Income replacement: $1,671.08 for miscellaneous employees, $17,433.10 for Safety employees.
3. Benefits: Staff continues to assist employees in completing their Dependent Verification (DEV) as required by CalPERS. The CalPERS Dependent Verification began June 2014 and will continue through December 2014. New hire orientations were administered for our Public Works, Police and Community Services Departments. Staff processed seven (7) new hires, one (1) service retirement and four (4) separations. The Open Enrollment period for employees to make changes to their health care is from September 15th to October 10th. HR staff has been diligently informing staff about the changes, holding “lunch and learns” and processing health care transactions.
4. Health & Safety: HR will be kicking off the City’s new Wellness Program for City staff with a Lunch and Learn on December 3rd. Dr. Will Zahn from the Northern California Functional Restoration Program here in Emeryville will be our presenter. Staff is continuing to meet with Bob Baker from Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy and other vendors in the City to develop a vision for our Wellness Program. As required by OSHA’s ATD (Aerosol Transmissible Disease) Standard, staff helped coordinate for the Emeryville Occupational Medical Center to Human Resources Department Progress Report –October 2014
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be onsite at the Police Department on November 18th, 19th and 20th to administer flu shots to the police officers. Staff arranged for the purchase of ergonomic equipment for one employee. Staff has completed writing of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will begin printing, distributing and training on the plan in the next few months.
5. Recruitments: Oral interviews for the Office Assistant II –Confidential and Office Assistant II Permanent Part Time were held on October 1st and October 2nd. An Eligibility List was established and forwarded to the respective Department Heads. Oral interviews for Recreation Supervisor were held on October 29th. An Eligibility List was established and forwarded to the Community Services Director. Associate Civil Engineer opened on October 6th and closed on October 31st. The recruitment for a new Community Services Director was launched on October 28th and is scheduled to close on November 21st.
6. Training and Development (City-wide):
7. Employee Recognition: At the September 1st Council meeting, Alison Burnor was recognized as the Employee of the Quarter. She received a plaque, will have her photo displayed at City Hall and will receive other recognition awards. The Recognition Committee convened on September 10th to debrief the annual Employee Recognition Event held on August 20th and the plan an employee potluck (October 22nd at the Fire Station) and the Holiday Party (December 18th).
8. Human Resources Staff: Three Human Resources staff members attended an all-day training on Employee Relations on October 16, 2014. One staff member attended, also on October 16th, an ABAG Symposium to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and to support building future resilience in the Bay Area. Staff continues to work on updating many of the Human Resources related Administrative Instructions.
9. City Hall Information Desk: There were 265 visitors to City Hall in October. The highest volume of visitors was for the Business License/Tax counter in Finance (68). CITY OF EMERYVILLE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
“We provide High Quality Support and Services”
DATE: November 6, 2014
TO: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
FROM: Maria Öberg, Finance Director Michelle Strawson O’Hara, Accounting Supervisor
SUBJECT: October 2014 Progress Report ______
Financial Performance
Review of Top Five Revenues – October reflects the first three month’s collections of fiscal year 2014-15 as there is typically a 30-day delay in remittances. Sales taxes reflect a decrease of $114k or 14.7% over prior year primarily due to lower monthly advances. The majority of the Business License tax revenue is collected with the annual renewals due March 1, 2015. However, there are quarterly renewals and new businesses that are processed throughout the year. Business License collections for the first four months of the year of $144k are 108% greater than prior year. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collections of $1.7M show TOT has increased 11% over last year’s total. Utility Users Tax reflects a decrease of $27k or 3.5% over the prior year and Card Room Tax revenue is relatively flat at $604k compared with the prior year total of $582k.
CITY OF EMERYVILLE TOP 5 COMPARATIVE REVENUE ANALYSIS Fiscal Year to Date Receipts through October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013
FY 14-15 vs. FY FY2014-15 % of 13-14 REVENUE TYPE BUDGET CURRENT YTD Budget FY 2013-14 YTD INCR/(DECR) PERCENT
SALES TAX* $ 7,743,860 $ 663,128 8.6% $ 777,360 $ (114,232) -14.7%
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX $ 4,936,700 $ 144,067 2.9% $ 69,106 $ 74,961 108.5%
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX $ 5,171,400 $ 1,679,332 32.5% $ 1,511,546 $ 167,787 11.1%
UTILITY USERS TAX $ 2,929,000 $ 738,970 25.2% $ 765,510 $ (26,540) -3.5%
CARD ROOM TAX $ 2,300,000 $ 603,690 26.2% $ 582,307 $ 21,383 3.7%
Total $ 23,080,960 $ 3,829,187 16.6% $ 3,705,829 $ 123,358 3.3%
* Sales Tax Remittances from the State have an approximate two month time lag. For example, the receipts through October 2014 above reflect Sales Tax Advances through August 2014 only.
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Fiscal Year End Audit
Auditors from Lance, Soll & Lunghard were onsite during the week of October 20th to complete the annual financial audit field work. There were no significant findings or audit differences noted. The draft FY2013-14 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is expected to be available during November. Finance anticipates presenting this to the Finance Advisory Committee on December 4th and to City Council on December 16th, 2014.
Update on Redevelopment Dissolution
Staff submitted the 2014-15B ROPS (Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule) to the Department of Finance and the Alameda County Auditor-Controller’s office on September 30, 2014. The total amount of enforceable obligations is $14.7 million. There is a prior period adjustment of $1.6 million and $1.4 million will come from reserves, so the adjusted request from RPTTF funds is $11.7 million. The Alameda County Auditor-Controller’s office had no adjustments to the ROPS. The Department of Finance requested information after its self- imposed deadline so while staff has submitted the requested information, no changes will be made to the ROPS as it became effective on October 8, 2014.
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Business Licenses
Tables showing recently licensed businesses and closed businesses are provided below. NEW BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS Business Name Address Business Type Date Established INTERVAL DESIGN 1500 PARK AVE, #213 GRAPHIC ARTIST 1/1/15 DAVID E. CHOPP CPA 5901 CHRISTIE AVE, #205 ACCOUNTING SERVICES 11/10/14 USA CARS GROUP 8 ADMIRAL DR WHOLESALE AUTO DEALER 11/1/14 CERTIFIED TAX ADVISORS 5901 CHRISTIE AVE, #402 TAX SERVICES 10/30/14 V INDUSTRIES 5553 VALLEJO ST MULTI LEVEL MARKETING 10/17/14 THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL.COM 5 COMMODORE DR, #B301 ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES 10/17/14 AMINATA DIAKHATE 1029 47TH ST, #3 HANDMADE CLOTHING & JEWELRY 10/16/14 PHP EVENT SERVICES 1460 PARK AVE CORPORATE EVENT MARKETING & TRAVEL 10/14/14 SERVICES LEPORT SCHOOLS 6460 HOLLIS ST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5-6TH GRADE 10/6/14 SUN MOUNTAIN, LLC 1900 POWELL ST, #250 PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MGMT 8/1/14 NOVVI, LLC 5885 HOLLIS ST, #100 DEVELOP PRODUCTS, PROCESS AND MARKET 4/8/13 RENEWABLE BASE OIL AND LUBRICANTS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD MARK HARGUS 7 CAPTAIN DR, #309C RES LL 10/23/2014 RUDY CK TAN FAMILY TRUST 49 EMERY BAY DR RES LL 10/22/2014 LAU JOANNE & YUNG PATRICK 2 COMMODORE DR, #D172 RES LL 10/22/2014 ADRIAN SO 8 ADMIRAL DR, #334 RES LL 10/20/2014 MICHAEL LIU 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #4329 RES LL 10/20/2014 NINA Y & SARAH Y LIN 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3102 RES LL 10/17/2014 RICHARD WANG 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #2116 RES LL 10/16/2014 PAI H. L. CHANG 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #1327 RES LL 10/16/2014 PAI H. L. CHANG 1587 BRUNSWIG LANE RES LL 10/16/2014 MANADEEP & RAJINDER BRAR 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3117 RES LL 10/14/2014 HAO WEN WU 7 COMMODORE DR, #A361 RES LL 10/14/2014 MANDY CHENG 62 GLASHAUS LOOP RES LL 10/14/2014 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #5412, JEROME AUBIN 3107 RES LL 10/9/2014 JASON & JULIANE DAMIANO 1560 BRUNSWIG LANE, #63 RES LL 10/9/2014 STEVEN CHUNG 1121 40TH ST, #2301 RES LL 10/9/2014 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #4108, DAN ROWLEY 4213, 4308 RES LL 10/8/2014 KARIM PAKRAVAN 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #5217 RES LL 10/8/2014 DUAN FU 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3220 RES LL 10/8/2014
PETER KAR SUM LAM & DR. SUSAN LAM 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #3005 RES LL 10/8/2014 RITA WANG 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3114 RES LL 10/8/2014 JACK B. & PAMELA BYARS 4333 SALEM ST, UNIT 2&3 RES LL 10/7/2014 EWA HASSETT 3 COMMODORE DR, #B454 RES LL 10/7/2014 TED J. HANNIG 6400 CHRISITE AVE, #2212 RES LL 10/7/2014 EMANUEL HAN/HYO SUN CHOI 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3103 RES LL 10/7/2014 JESSICA LU & ANNE YA CHING LU 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3415 RES LL 10/6/2014 LOUIS MA 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3116 RES LL 10/3/2014 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #5417 VIKTOR SHOR & 3420 RES LL 10/3/2014 CHOU FAMILY TRUST 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3120 RES LL 10/3/2014 LIANG ZHOU & SHERRY CHOW 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3408 RES LL 10/3/2014 HANNAH KAHN 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #1724 RES LL 10/2/2014 HAHANSHAH JOWHARCHI 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #2502 RES LL 10/2/2014 DANIEL LEUNG 4 ANCHOR DR, #F431 RES LL 10/1/2014 NORMAN & PATRICIA LANDSBERG 8 CAPTAIN DR, #E462 RES LL 10/1/2014 SANGYOON KIM 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3108 RES LL 10/1/2014 SISHIR & WEINING CHANG 6400 AVE, #3123 RES LL 10/1/2014 A3K NEVADA TRUST 4 COMMODORE DR, #D322 RES LL 10/1/2014 HOYUL BANG 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #4208 RES LL 10/1/2014 CLAIRE A SPENCER 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #3221 RES LL 10/1/2014 ALEXANDRU FIT FLOREA 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #4312 RES LL 10/1/2014 ANITA AU-YEUNG 6 COMMODORE DR, #C337 RES LL 10/1/2014 MARIA FUENTES HAUGHN 6363 CHRISTIE AVE, #1004 RES LL 10/1/2014 JACK CHANG 6400 CHRISTIE AVE,#2103 RES LL 10/1/2014 WADE & LAWRENCE LU 6400 CHRISTIE AVE, #2109 RES LL 10/1/2014 RUI JIAN WU 5 COMMODORE DR, #B303 RES LL 10/1/2014 PETER J. PALMISANO 4264 HALLECK ST, #1 RES LL 10/1/2014 Finance Department Progress Report – October 2014 Page 4 of 4
CLOSED BUSINESSES
Business Name Address Business Type Reason for Closure Date Closed BARSAMIAN BROKERS, INC. 5901 CHRISTIE AVE, #205 PRODUCE BROKERAGE MOVING TO MORAGA 10/28/2014 EMERYVILLE TAX SERVICE 4342 SAN PABLO AVE TAX SERVICES DAUGHTER TAKE OVER 10/8/2014 BUSINESS SALON OF EMERY BAY 6001 SHELLMOUND ST, #140 HAIR SALON DID NOT RENEW LEASE 8/1/2014 RUTH L. SIMON CONSULTANT 5514 DOYLE ST, #5 CONSULTANT MOVED TO OAKLAND 4/1/2014 RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD MARLENE DANIELS 5855 HORTON ST, #802 RES LL SOLD PROPERTY 5/20/2013
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 15, 2014
TO: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
FROM: Michael Parenti, Information Technology Department
SUBJECT: October 2014 Progress Report
Ongoing Projects:
1. Computerized Maintenance Management System:
Project Goal: To replace the legacy Public Works DSS software with a more modern software package that is fully compatible with current server operating systems. The existing software is obsolete and no longer supported by the vendor. The CMMS software tracks work orders, inventory and assets, and predicts maintenance costs.
IT’s Role: IT has assumed the internal project manager role for the Public Works Department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software selection and implementation process.
Project Status: IT has completed all revisions requested on the Facilities module and is awaiting Public Works to verify and go live with Phase I. Work on preventative maintenance, sewer and street data is next. No status change in October.
2. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Scanning and Migration:
Project Goal: To create an electronic repository for official City documents that will allow for fast, robust searches, will minimize impact on staff’s workload, and can be integrated with the City’s website for public access.
Updated Goal: The existing EDMS vendor has discontinued support of the current SIRE software package. The City has selected a new EDMS vendor and an implementation and migration of existing data will kick off in August.
IT’s Role: Information Technology Progress Report October 2014 Page 2 of 4
IT has assumed the internal project manager role for the EDMS project which includes scanning, uploading, and indexing all historical city resolutions, ordinances, meeting minutes and agendas as available. IT is managing the vendor contract and overseeing the physical transportation of files.
Project Status: Conversion quotations were received in October and contract documents are being generated. The City Attorney’s Office has also provided IT with the first batch of documents to be scanned and indexed in the Laserfiche system. Integration with Granicus agenda automation software is also underway.
3. Recreation Software Replacement
Project Goal: Replace existing software with a more user friendly, cost efficient option.
IT’s Role: IT will work with the Community Services Department to develop a requirements document, solicit appropriate vendors, organize software demonstrations, negotiate contracts and manage the implementation of the software.
Project Status: IT has had several meetings with the Community Services Department to detail the current system and what changes and additional features are required. No update on this project – other priorities used available resources on this project. Community Services has scheduled a vendor showcase meeting for fall, putting this project on hold for the immediate future.
4. Website Redesign
Project Goal: Refresh the look and feel of the City’s existing website, make content easier for site visitors to find, prepare for future Social Media endeavors, and centralize the City’s online presence.
IT’s Role: Manage the vendor contract, technical specifications, and centralization of the City’s online presence. Coordinate with City Staff to outline the desired look, feel, and tone of the City’s website. Review the vendor’s design and coordinate discussions with staff and the vendor to revise as needed.
Project Status: In October, IT staff worked on updating the new website template with the latest department revisions. Since the content from the existing website was migrated to the new template in July, all subsequent changes to the site must be reprocessed prior to going live.
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5. Police Department – City Network Integration
Project Goal: Integrate the Police and City Administration Domains as appropriate to allow for shared management, pooling of resources, IT staff cross-training and support, and leverage of existing hardware and infrastructure without compromising the integrity of the data or security on either network.
IT’s Role: IT is responsible for the planning and implementation of all integration tasks.
Project Status: In July, IT staff from the PD and City Administration domains spend time learning the various networks, documenting processes and planning for integration. Help Desk operations are now being integrated by IT staff. IT had several meetings with VMWare as well as outside implementation consultants to brainstorm various integration options. The bulk of the integration tasks cannot be completed until the bandwidth between City Hall and the Police Department has been increased. With the bandwidth increase complete, staff will be compiling and presenting options for network and infrastructure integration where appropriate.
In October, IT focused on integrating the Exchange Email server environments for the two network domains. Proposals for higher level work requiring consultants are being solicited.
6. CAD / RMS Software Upgrade
Project Goal: Upgrade the existing CAD / RMS CYRUN software in the Police vehicles, dispatch center, and back-end servers to the newest format.
IT’s Role: IT is responsible for vendor management, implementation scheduling and coordinating testing between the vendor and the end-users.
Project Status: In July the vendor deployed the new version of the software to the dispatch center. The vendor remained on site for several weeks to work through reported issues. IT continues to work with the vendor on site and remotely to fine tune the various glitches in the system that are being reported by the end-users in the Police Department. IT staff continues to field a large amount of help desk items surrounding the deployment of the new version of the CAD / RMS software. IT staff are responding to requests than can be fixed internally and managing the process and interfacing with the vendor on other issues. Work continued in October with the migration to the new version of the CAD / RMS software. Multiple glitches are still Information Technology Progress Report October 2014 Page 4 of 4
being reported by PD staff and IT is working for several hours per day sorting through requests and filtering issues for the vendor to correct.
7. Mobile Computer Replacement
Project Goal: Replace the existing mobile computers in the police vehicle fleet with new, ruggedized tablets.
IT’s Role: IT’s role in this project is to assist with vendor selection, hardware evaluation, contract negotiation, and arranging demonstration units to be delivered to the Police Department for testing.
Project Status: In October IT met with Police personnel to document project requirements, then researched potential options for the hardware. Vendor calls began and a “short list” was formulated.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 1, 2014
TO: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
FROM: Cindy Montero, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: October 2014 Community Services Monthly Progress Report
Administration
Director Montero continues to attend the weekly construction meetings for the ECCL project and meet with potential partners for the ECCL Library.
Coordinator Loudon’s Report There were a total of 168.75 hours of after hour rentals and fee classes. Community Services hosted three special events, First Make a Difference Day at the Organic Community Garden Ribbon Cutting, Harvest in the Park and Walk and Roll to School Day (Every Wednesday) City Hosted the Ground Breaking Ceremony at the ECCL site Program Coordinator has been working in collaboration with Alameda County Cycles of Change and Transform on the Walk and Roll to School Days Program Coordinator has been working with the Park Ave Committee, Anna Yates, EBI, Emery High and other local organizations on plans and district participation for the Holiday Parade
Community Events Committee Meeting CE meeting was held on 15th, internal event applications were reviewed.
ECDC 73 Children (61.2 FTE) were enrolled in ECDC at the end of October. This breaks down to 32 residents of Emeryville, 9 non-residents that work in Emeryville, 20 non-residents that live in 94608 Oakland, and 10 non-residents from the Greater Bay Area. 22 children are enrolled via the state subsidized program. Tours and Inquiries: 10 families toured ECDC in the month of October. Three families will start school in October. Advisory Committee Update: o November and December meetings are canceled o Attendance update that the infant and preschool rooms are almost full, but still very low enrollment in both toddler rooms. o Consultant update: Blue Skies has been chosen as the consultant.
Community Services Department Progress Report October 2014
Friends of ECDC Update: o Gathering e-mail addresses from all parents of ECDC so that they can get “Friends of ECDC” News quicker and waste less paper o IT has agreed that they can have a link from the city website to theirs so parents will get information and up-dates o “Friends” are working with ECDC management to help market parent meetings/workshops better and have a larger crowd o ECDC’s two year contract with Quality Counts was completed and the center is purchasing classroom supplies with the funds
Youth Services 30 Teens regularly attended Friday Night Teen Program 3-10 children regularly attended the Park and Playground Program The Recreation Center After School Program have the following number of enrolled students: • 28 Kindergartners • 50 1st and 2nd graders • 45 3rd and 4th graders • 32 5th and 6th graders • 35 7th-9th graders • 23 youth attending Before School Care The Recreation Center hosted a three day Mini Camp while Anna Yates was closed for Teacher Training and served 110 children each day on October 7, 8, and 9. Part-Time staff and Rec Assistant Wright attended the CPRS District 3 Fall Institute in San Ramon on October 14 Part-Time staff attended a training about supervision on October 15 Rec Assistant Wright attended a CalSAC Leadership training on October 16-18 in Oakland Supervisor Burnor and Manager Helfenberger attended weekly meetings with Anna Yate’s Vice Principal Barry LaBass Supervisor Burnor attended twice monthly meetings with the Collaboration of Services Team at Anna Yates
Senior Services The first annual “Oktoberfest” Event was held on October 3rd and featured a Polka Band, a traditional German feast with three types of bratwurst, and lots of games. About 100 people attended. The annual Halloween Party was held on October 31st and featured build-your-own chili dogs and a costume contest. About 75 people were in attendance. The final “Friday Night Club” of 2014 was held on October 31st and featured line dancing. About 60 people attended. Friday Night Club will resume in May 2015. 338 people enjoyed a an excursion (museums, arts, music, casinos, shopping, dinners, etc), including 35 who attended a 3-night trip to the Ashland, OR Shakespeare Festival 23 new members joined the center 365 programming hours were held (fitness, wellness, computer training, events, etc) 266 trips provided on the 8-To-Go Shuttle 400 meals were served in the Meals on Wheels and Congregate Lunch programs Active Members 2 of 3 Community Services Department Progress Report October 2014
o 367 Emeryville Residents o 193 Oakland 94608 Residents o 1,070 Non-Residents
3 of 3 CITY OF EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 1, 2014
TO: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
FROM: Charles S. Bryant, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT – OCTOBER 2014
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH October was an eventful month for several proposed major development projects. The Sherwin Williams mixed use project was discussed by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Subcommittee, Parks and Recreation Committee, and at a Planning Commission study session, and preparation of the Environmental Impact Report got underway. The Christie Avenue Park Redesign and Expansion project was reviewed at Planning Commission and City Council study sessions. The two proposed residential projects of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project, and the 3706 San Pablo Avenue affordable housing project, were reviewed at Planning Commission study sessions. Staff has also met with a new developer who intends to take over the residential project on the Nady site at 6701 Shellmound Street. All of these projects, totaling over 1,300 new residential units, will be wending their way through the entitlement process in the coming months.
The draft report of the Emeryville-Berkeley-Oakland Transit Study (EBOTS) was discussed by the Emeryville Planning Commission and City Council, Oakland Planning Commission, Berkeley City Council, and Emeryville Transportation Management Association Board. Further meetings will be held in November, and the report will be presented for approval in December and January.
The 2015-2023 Housing Element was reviewed by the Planning Commission, which voted unanimously to recommend City Council adoption, scheduled for November 18.
The groundbreaking for the Emeryville Center of Community Life was held on October 16.
The annual Celebration of the Arts show was held in October and the City Council approved the annual purchase award of two works to be displayed in City Hall and the Police Station.
The pre-application period for the 21 affordable units at the Parc on Powell project ended on October 31, with 1,186 pre-applications received. A lottery will be held in November.
The grand opening of the Temescal Creek Community Organic Garden on 48th Street was celebrated with a work party on October 25, in conjunction with national Make a Difference Day.
The Chief Building Official attended the annual International Code Council conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2015 ICC codes discussed at the conference will become the basis for the 2016 California Building Codes, which will take effect on January 1, 2017.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 1 CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEES CITY COUNCIL October 7 Christie Avenue Park Redesign and Expansion. The City Council held a study session on this next phase of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project. The Council recommended that the main path be made more direct and that the City’s standard street furniture be used. The Council also wanted the park design to allow for the possibility of a larger park by adding the adjacent City-owned parcel to the south. Comments were made regarding the use of Bay Friendly Landscaping. It was suggested that the tree removal and plant palette be reviewed by the City Arborist, and that as many trees as possible be retained.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. The City Council approved a contract for LSA Associates to prepare an Environmental Impact Report under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Short Sale. The Council approved the short sale of 2 Commodore Drive, #D285, allowing a repayment of approximately $17,000 on a First Time Homebuyer loan of about $73,400, resulting in the forgiveness of about $56,400 of the loan balance. If this were not approved, the property would probably have gone into foreclosure and the City would have lost the entire loan balance.
Off the Grid Cabaret Permit. The Council approved a cabaret permit for live music at the weekly Off the Grid food truck events that are held at the Marketplace every Saturday afternoon. Staff previously approved a Temporary Use Permit for these events.
October 21 Emeryville-Berkeley-Oakland Transit Study (EBOTS). The Council held a study session on the draft report for the Emeryville-Berkeley-Oakland Transit Study and made a number of useful comments. The report describes and evaluates proposed incremental short-term improvements, an enhanced bus from West Berkeley through Emeryville to West Oakland BART and Jack London Square, and streetcar lines connecting MacArthur BART to central Emeryville (supplementing the Emery Go-Round) and West Oakland.
Annual Art Purchase Award. The Council approved the annual Art Purchase Award for the acquisition by the City of artwork from the Celebration of the Arts exhibition. This year, two works will be purchased: ”My Iconoclast” by Rik Ritchey for display in City Hall, and “Blue Print of a Garden” by Nora Pauwels for display at the Police Station.
Bus Shelter Public Art Program. The Council approved the Public Art Committee’s recommendation of artists Caitlin Coreris, Teresa Kalnoskas, Hannah Nelson, Moonyoung Sung, Will Tait, and Kazuko Watanabe, with Bonnie Neumann and Ann Weber as alternates, for the 2014 Bus Shelter Public Art Program, and authorized the City Manager to enter into agreements with the artists for final design for up to $4,000 per artist.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 2 Homeless Shelter Beds and Warming Centers. The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oakland to provide four shelter beds for senior homeless at St. Mary’s Center at 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland from December 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 and for the operation of two warming centers in Oakland for up to 40 persons from November 15, 2014 through April 15, 2015 for up to $15,000, and appropriated that amount from the Affordable Housing Fund.
PLANNING COMMISSION The regular September 25 Planning Commission meeting was postponed for one week due to a conflict with Rosh Hashanah, putting it on October 2. The regular October 23 meeting was also postponed for one week to October 30 to maintain four weeks between meetings. Thus, there was no Planning Commission meeting in September, and two in October. The Commission considered the following items at these two meetings:
October 2 Housing Element. The Commission reviewed the final 2015-2023 Housing Element of the General Plan and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt it.
Emeryville-Berkeley-Oakland Transit Study. The Commission held a study session to review the draft report from this study for improving transit in Emeryville, West Berkeley and West Oakland.
3706 San Pablo Avenue Affordable Housing. The Commission held a study session to review a proposed 87-unit affordable housing development with 6,130 square feet of commercial space and 115 parking spaces in a six story structure on a site of approximately 1.12 acres on the east side of San Pablo Avenue between 37th Street and West MacArthur Boulevard, which is partially in the City of Oakland. The Commissioners all liked the project and appreciated the high quality design, variety in the programming of open spaces, and unit mix. The Commissioners did not see a problem with making the findings for providing parking above the maximum allowed by the Planning Regulations. The dog park was not seen to be inappropriate use of the space along West MacArthur Boulevard. The Commissioners wanted the applicant to include courtyard elevations and a street side elevation that showed the adjacent “Maz” building proposal in the next submittal. Participation in the AC Transit “Easy Pass” program and inclusion of a grease interceptor in the commercial space were recommended.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project, “Shellmound Site”. The Commission held a study session to review a proposed Final Development Plan (FDP) on “Parcel A” (“Shellmound Site”) of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was approved by the City Council on August 5, 2008. The project would include approximately 218 rental apartment units, 15,000 square feet of retail space, and 289 parking spaces in a seven story structure on a site of approximately 2.02 acres north of the Hyatt House Hotel and west of the Union Pacific railroad line. Under public comments, two citizens spoke on the need for the project to adhere to the approved PUD plan regarding the location of the railroad bridge connection to the proposed building. Residents of the Terraces condominium complex commented that the building was taller than allowed by the PUD, and would block their views
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 3 of the Bay. The Commission was unanimous in its desire to see the project retain the idea in the approved PUD plan to bring pedestrians from the east side of the bridge directly onto Shellmound Street via a grand staircase that makes its presence clearly visible. The proposed plaza area was not seen as a good substitute to the original concept. It was commented that while the ground floor retail component was well designed, the residential component seemed to be an after-thought. A number of Commissioners thought that the lobby was oversized and looked “tacked” on to the building and moved the amenity spaces away from the courtyard. The double-loaded corridors were seen as problematic reducing porosity of the courtyard and its relationship to the units. A desire to reduce the amount of stucco was noted as well as a desire to improve the railroad side elevation and not treat it like the back side of the building.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project, “Theater Site”. The Commission held a study session to review a proposed Final Development Plan (FDP) on “Parcel D” (“Theater Site”) of the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Planned Unit Development. The project would include approximately 216 rental apartment units and 290 parking spaces in a seven story structure on a site of approximately 1.79 acres on the site of the former United Artists Theater southwest of the intersection of 64th and Shellmound Streets. In response to Commissioners’ questions, the project architect clarified that all units were 100 percent accessible and universal in design and that the space along the perimeter of the building was to be used for planting. Under public comments, one citizen expressed the need to look at the entire Public Market site and ensure that it accommodates transit facilities such as bus shelters, and that coordination with AC Transit was necessary. There was a lot of discussion on the appropriate location for the proposed ground floor townhouses, and no consensus was reached. Commissioners were generally critical of the design, which they thought was “blocky” with too much stucco; however glass balconies and their angular placements was appreciated by one Commissioner. A preference for more 3-bedroom units was also noted and a need to design family friendly unit plans was expressed. While inclusion of townhouses in the unit mix was well-received, one Commissioner expressed a concern whether porches would be used or not. The Commissioners did not see a residential-only building as an issue.
October 30 Planning Commission Schedule. The Commission approved the schedule of meetings and associated dates for 2015.
59th & Peladeau Bar. The Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed bar in the former Taco Del Mar space at the south-east corner of 59th and Peladeau Streets in the EmeryStation East building at 5885 Hollis Street.
Christie Avenue Park Redesign and Expansion. The Commission held a study session on a proposed Final Development Plan (FDP) to redesign and expand Christie Avenue Park as required by the Marketplace Redevelopment Project Planned Unit Development. The Commission liked the park design and how the applicant had responded to comments. One Commissioner noted the lack of a public restroom and another suggested large canopy trees along the path with park elements such as a fountain. Comments regarding adequate lighting in the park as well as on surrounding streets were also made. A couple of Commissioners
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 4 expressed a desire to make 63rd Street more transit friendly by making it wider. The Commissioners agreed on the need to review how the different Marketplace FDP proposals interacted with each other before approving any FDP. This was felt to be necessary in order to make the finding of compliance with the approved PUD. As a result of this discussion, it was decided to postpone the approval of the park FDP, previously scheduled for the December meeting, and hold a study session on the overall Marketplace Redevelopment proposal instead.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. The Commission held a study session to review a proposal to redevelop the former Sherwin Williams paint factory site into a mixed-use “town center” with a combination of residential and commercial uses organized around a central green. The project will include reuse of an existing 74,000 square foot Tier 1 significant building for office use and construction of five new buildings that will accommodate approximately 540 dwelling units and 20,600 square feet of commercial/ retail space. Nine community residents spoke, expressing concerns regarding traffic and heights of the buildings fronting Sherwin Avenue and Horton Street. A suggestion to increase the heights of buildings not fronting any existing street, in exchange for lower heights along those streets, was made. Option A, which would trade the City-owned park parcel next to the railroad for a building site, was the preference of all who spoke. One resident stated that this was a good opportunity to include affordable housing and noted that in-lieu fees were not an effective way of providing such housing. Another resident stated that the project offers an opportunity for small, local businesses in the proposed commercial spaces. The Commission generally appreciated that the parcel sizes were broken up; however several concerns were expressed. These included a need to do a shadow study to determine the buildings’ impacts on the open space; a need to include affordable and family friendly units in the project; a need to include bike lockers in all buildings; provision of AC Transit passes to residents and employees; use of reclaimed water; a contribution to Phase II of the Horton Landing Park project; the general ineffectiveness of ground floor live-work units to activate the street; and a recommendation to apply for “GreenTrip” certification. One Commissioner wanted greater height step-backs than proposed while another stated that the heights of buildings C-1 and C-2 should be reduced in order to minimize shadows on the central green and make the new 46th Street less dark. All Commissioners expressed the desire to see high quality architecture with non-stucco buildings. One Commissioner expressed the desire to have a better connection with Horton Landing Park while another wanted to see all open areas consolidated to the north adjacent to the Horton Landing Park. It was stated that the “mews” were probably not going to be used and that the users of the bike path on the western edge will be looking at garage facades.
HOUSING COMMITTEE At its October 1 meeting, the committee discussed tenant protections and proposed funding a contract for additional tenant/landlord mediation related to rent increases in Emeryville.
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE At its October 6 meeting, the BPAC reviewed plans for the Christie Avenue Park expansion and the Sherwin Williams project. Committee members suggest that the park expansion include more bike parking closer to the center of the park, and emphasized the need for bicycle parking
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 5 to be easily accessible in first floor areas of the Sherwin Williams project. As a separate item, possible Emeryville bicycle “e-locker” locations were discussed. The committee suggested the intersection of 40th Street and San Pablo Avenue, the East BayBridge shopping center, the Public Market, the Bay Street shopping center, The Towers, and the Amtrak station. It was also suggested that the City coordinate with AC Transit to find suitable e-locker locations near AC Transit bus stops, particularly stops with transbay service.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE At its meeting on October 9, the PAC made recommendation for the art to be included in the 2014 Purchase Award and City acceptance of a private donation of Nancy Sears’ work. The PAC’s subcommittee to draft a Request for Proposals and form a selection process for the Emeryville Public Art Master Plan will meet on November 4. A reception for the purchase award is planned for December 11.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE At its October 15 meeting, the committee reviewed the most recent design for the Sherwin Williams project and expressed general approval. The committee also heard a presentation by the nonprofit that runs the Oakland Feather River Camp, heard a report on repairs to the play structures at Stanford Avenue and Doyle-Hollis parks, and had a general discussion about dog park issues at Temescal Creek Park. A desire for community message boards in parks was expressed.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE At its meeting on October 22, the committee discussed a draft ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to provide administrative citations. These are similar to a parking citation, resulting in a monetary fine. Before a citation is issued, a Notice of Violation with a date for compliance will be issued to the property owner. If no compliance is obtained by the due date, the responsible property owner will be able to appear for an administrative hearing to contest the citation and show evidence of compliance, culminating with a hearing officer making findings and issuing a decision. Prior to the hearing, the property owner will be required to pay the citation pending a decision. Hardships of the property owner will also be considered. Creating forms; determining the fee schedule, amount of fines, and penalties for non-payment; and obtaining the services of a hearing office will be part of the process. Staff hopes to bring this proposal to the City Council in early 2015. The Committee also reviewed efforts to abate graffiti with artwork at the U.S. Spring building at Adeline Street and West MacArthur Boulevard, heard a report on testing of anti-graffiti coatings for the City’s utility box art program, and reviewed the key properties list.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The committee did not meet in October. Its next regular monthly meeting will be on November 5.
PARK AVENUE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The committee did not meet in October; its next regular quarterly meeting will be on November 12.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 6 DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE The DCC met on October 15 with representatives from the Planning, Building, and Economic Development and Housing divisions of the Community Development Department; the Public Works and Police departments; the City Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; the City Attorney’s Office; and the City Manager discussing the following projects:
Scarlet City Sidewalk Café, Adeline Street and Yerba Buena Avenue. Plans were reviewed for a proposed sidewalk café at 3960 Adeline Street, which includes an enclosed seating area so that alcoholic beverages may be served. DCC members discussed various possible configurations for sidewalk seating along Adeline Street and Yerba Buena Avenue.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. It was confirmed that the applicant would be responsible for design and construction of the park on the City-owned parcel adjacent to the railroad track. The applicant could also assist in funding the acquisition and clean-up of “Parcel C” which is part of Phase 2 of Horton Landing Park. This would qualify the project for bonus points. Staff discussed a desire for the central green to be wider. A suggestion was made to use “grasscrete” or equivalent on Hubbard Circle for 8-10 feet of the roadway that would add to the central green and slow vehicular movement but meet the Fire Department’s requirement for a 20-foot width for the street. The new “46th Street” is considered a local street. The design standard in the City’s Subdivision Regulations for a local street is a 60-foot wide right-of-way, while the proposed width is 52 feet. Public Works staff commented that the Horton Street frontage would require new curb, gutter and sidewalk that comply with the sidewalk widths in the Design Guidelines. It was noted that the plans should include light poles within the project and ensure that their locations are coordinated with the spacing of street trees. It was also noted that the applicant needs to provide more detailed information (plan view sections) that shows how proposed streets will comply with Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines for treating stormwater. It was suggested that since this was primarily a residential project, the applicant should provide a mix of family friendly, affordable, disabled housing and service-enriched units. Amenities within the project should include things that support families and non-traditional household units. It was noted that EBMUD’s reclaimed water line runs up Horton Street and therefore this project should include the use of reclaimed water for landscaping and interior non-potable uses for at least the commercial spaces. It was noted that any fence along the railroad edge would need to match corresponding fences along Bay Street and IKEA.
PLANNING DIVISION CURRENT PLANNING PROJECTS Major Projects Chart and Table. 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. Those projects that saw significant staff activity in October are discussed below.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. As noted above, on October 7 the City Council approved a contract for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sherwin Williams project. Staff held meetings with the applicant and consultant to discuss the EIR schedule on
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 7 October 2, 6, and 14, and held a kick-off meeting with the consultant on October 15. At the applicant’s urging, the EIR schedule was modified to cut out almost four weeks, resulting in a very aggressive schedule calling for completion of the EIR by August 2015, assuming there are no unforeseen delays. Staff also held internal meetings to discuss the project on October 29 and 31, and, as noted above, it was discussed at the BPAC on October 6, at the DCC meeting on October 15, at the Parks and Recreation Committee on October 15, and at a Planning Commission study session on October 30.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Shellmound and Theater Sites. On October 20 staff had a start-up meeting with a design consultant, Arnold Mammarella, who will provide assistance on the two housing proposals on the “Shellmound Site” (“Parcel A”) and the “Theater Site” (“Parcel D”). Staff also held an internal meeting to discuss the project on October 31.
Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Christie Avenue Park Redesign and Expansion. Staff met with the City arborist on the site on October 3, and held a meeting with the applicant, their landscape architect and arborist, and the City arborist on October 14. This was in preparation for the Planning Commission study session that was held on October 30.
6701 Shellmound Project (“Nady” site). Staff had a preliminary meeting with a prospective developer of this site, Anton Development Company based in Sacramento, on October 16.
The Intersection. On October 14, Planning staff provided a second round of plan check comments on the building permit for the residential superstructure for this 105-unit project.
Emeryville Center of Community Life. On October 16, staff attended the groundbreaking ceremony for this joint project that will house the entire School District and the City’s Community Services administration offices and Recreation Center. The ceremony was hosted by School Superintendent Dr. John Rubio, and featured remarks by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Senator Loni Hancock, Assemblymember Nancy Skinner, School Board Chair Melodi Dice, and Vice Mayor Ruth Atkin.
Proposed Auto Dealership. On October 27, staff from Planning, Economic Development and Housing, and Public Works met with a representative of the auto sales industry who is interested in establishing a Mazda dealership in Emeryville. A number of potential sites were discussed, including “Site B”, the Bay Center offices parking lot on Lacoste Street, and the Atrium building on 65th Street.
East BayBridge Master Sign Program. On October 27, Planning staff met internally to review the submittal for a Master Sign Program (MSP) for the East BayBridge shopping center. The MSP is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission on December 11; however, a lot of work is needed for it to be ready by then.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 8 ADMINISTRATIVE CASES AND ACTIVITIES Design Review Target Parking Lot Redesign, 1550 40th Street. A Minor Design Review permit to redesign the Target parking lot for more efficient operation was submitted on July 9 (pending).
Elizabeth W., 1476 66th Street. A Minor Design Review permit for exterior changes was approved on October 8.
Signs BRG, 2200 Powell Street. A Major Sign permit application for two high-rise identification signs was submitted on September 25; it is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on December 11 (pending).
AT&T, 5691 Bay Street. A Minor Sign permit for one wall sign and one blade sign was approved on October 6.
City Storage, 4000 Adeline. A Minor Sign permit for two wall signs and two entry identification signs was approved on October 6.
Panda Express, 1151 40th Street. A Minor Sign permit for three wall signs was approved on October 6.
L’Occitane, 5617 Bay Street. A Minor Sign permit for tenant identification signs was approved on October 8.
Smashburger, 1111 40th Street. A Minor Sign permit for three wall signs was approved on October 14.
East BayBridge Master Sign Program, 3839 Emery Street. A Major Sign permit application for a master sign program was submitted on October 20; it is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on December 11 (pending).
Panda Express, 1151 40th Street. A Minor Sign permit application for one temporary “Coming Soon” wall sign was submitted on October 28 (pending).
Panda Express, 1151 40th Street. A Minor Sign permit application for one temporary “Grand Opening” wall sign was submitted on October 28 (pending).
Conditional Use Permits 59th & Peladeau Bar, 5885 Hollis Street. A Major Conditional Use Permit application for a bar was approved by the Planning Commission on October 30.
Doyle Street Lofts, 5532 Doyle Street. A Major Conditional Use Permit application to demolish two existing residential units and replace them with two new residential units was submitted
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 9 on October 20; it is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on December 11 and City Council consideration on January 20 (pending).
Sidewalk Café Permits Scarlet City, 3960 Adeline Street. An application for a sidewalk café permit was submitted on October 1 (pending).
Subdivisions Commercial Condominiums, 1555 Park Avenue. A subdivision permit application for commercial condominiums was submitted on September 30, 2013 (pending).
Commercial Condominiums, 1255 Park Avenue. A subdivision permit application for commercial condominiums was submitted on July 8 (pending).
Tree Removal Tree Removal Permit, 5800 Hollis Street. A permit application to remove and replace one street tree on 59th Street in order to facilitate a new roll-up door opening was submitted on October 20; it is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on December 11 (pending).
ADVANCED PLANNING PROJECTS Emeryville-Berkeley-Oakland Transit Study (EBOTS). Staff presented the draft report to the Emeryville Planning Commission on October 2, the Oakland Planning Commission on October 15, the Emeryville Transportation Management Association Board on October 16, the Emeryville City Council on October 21, and the Berkeley City Council on October 28. Staff attended community workshops on AC Transit’s service improvements and the Broadway Transit Study. Staff publicized the major meetings, and invited members of the West Oakland Specific Plan Steering Committee to the planned November 8 community meeting at the West Oakland Senior Center. The draft report is also scheduled to be discussed by the AC Transit Board on November 12, the Oakland City Council on November 18, the West Oakland Business Association on November 19, and the BART Board on November 20. Meeting times and locations, along with the draft report, are at http://www.emeryville.org/ebots.
Housing Element. As noted above, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the final 2015-2023 Housing Element at its October 30 meeting; the City Council is scheduled to consider adoption on November 18.
Design Guidelines - Family Friendly Housing. Staff met on October 30 to confirm the guidelines’ language and discuss how to integrate the architect’s drawings and text.
Horton Street Bicycle Boulevard Traffic Calming. Planning and Public Works staff met on October 8 to debrief on the community workshops held on September 27 and September 30 concerning potential traffic calming measures on the Horton Street Bicycle Boulevard. The issue is scheduled for discussion by the City Council on November 18.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 10 San Pablo Avenue Planning Studio Class. On October 23, Planning staff met with Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) staff and UC Davis planning professor Michael Rios at the “Star Intersection” for a walking tour of the area, and to talk about planning issues along the San Pablo Avenue corridor in preparation for an upcoming studio class at UC Davis.
Alameda Countywide Multimodal Arterial Plan. On October 29, the Community Development Director attended a meeting at the Alameda County Transportation Commission offices in Oakland with other northern Alameda County cities to discuss the Alameda Countywide Multimodal Arterial Plan. This was a kick-off meeting to introduce the plan and to identify data that is needed from each jurisdiction. The plan will serve as a guide for prioritizing investments and designing projects and programs to address transportation issues in the county and the region. Along with the Countywide Transit Plan, Goods Movement Plan, Community Based Transportation Plans, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, the Arterial Plan will be a key input to the update of the Countywide Transportation Plan beginning in 2015.
Information to Other Agencies. Staff sent GIS layers to Alameda County Public Works for a database of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for a report by the Countywide Clean Water Program for the countywide stormwater permit; and checked a map of Priority Development Areas from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and requested edits.
BUILDING DIVISION Permit, Inspection, and Plan Check Activity and Public Contacts The attached tables summarize the fourth month of fiscal year 2014-2015 for building permit and inspection activity. Following is a summary of the Building Division’s permit, inspection, plan check activity, public contacts in October:
Permits Issued: 63 Total Valuation: About $2 million Fees Collected: About $116,000 Inspections: 1,523 ‐ Major projects: 550 (36%) ‐ Other: 973 (64%) Fast Track Plan Check: - Same day: 17 applications - Within 2 weeks: 16 applications - Expedited requests: 6 (plan review comments or permit approval within 3-5 days) Public Contacts and Inquiries: - Counter contacts: 254 - Telephone inquiries: 181
Major Projects Under Construction Construction is proceeding on the following major new developments and renovation projects: • Parc on Powell (formerly Parkside) Apartments – Powell/Hollis/Doyle/Stanford; 168 residential units; 5 live-work units; 3 flex-space units; retail.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 11 • Shell Gas Station Rebuild – 1800 Powell Street; demolition and replacement with a 2,700 square foot convenience store, gas pumps and car wash. • Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Phase IA (Emme Apartments) – 64th and Christie; 193 residential units. • Ocean Avenue Townhomes – 1276 Ocean Avenue; 5 townhouses. • Pixar Warehouse – 5000 Hollis Street; 28,637 square feet of storage in existing building. • Bridgewater Remodel – 6400 Christie Avenue; 63 residential units, podium renovation. • EmeryStation Greenway – 5800 Hollis Street; 91,000 square foot laboratory building. “Substantial completion letter” issued September 7, 2012. Final inspection pending. • City Storage – 4000 Adeline Street; renovation of existing building for personal storage. th • 39 and Adeline Residential Project – 3900 Adeline Street; 101 rental apartments, 1,000 square feet of retail, two levels of parking. • The Intersection Mixed Use Project (Maz site) – 3800 San Pablo Avenue; 105 residential units, 21,000 square feet of retail.
Construction is also proceeding on the following major construction defect repair projects: • Liquid Sugar – Liquid Sugar Drive, 65th and 66th Streets. • Avenue 64 – 6399 Christie Avenue. • Elevation 22 – Loop 22 and Powell Street. • Icon at Park – 1401 Park Avenue; repair and replace stucco finishing. • Emery Glen – 6200 Doyle Street.
Anticipated Major Development Projects The Building Division anticipates new development projects in fiscal year 2014-2015 including: • 3706 San Pablo Avenue – redevelopment of the former Golden Gate Lock and Key site for affordable housing. • Hyatt Place Hotel – 5700 Bay Street; six-story, 175-room hotel. th • EmeryStation West @ Transit Center – 59 and Horton Streets; 250,000 square feet of office/lab and retail space, and Amtrak bus bays, in 165-foot high-rise.
Pre-Submittal Meetings The Building Division held pre-submittal meetings for a number of projects in October. 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, project scheduling issues, expected fees, and other major building concerns. • Public Market Expansion – 5959 Shellmound Street; renovation, doors, walls, with mechanical, electrical and plumbing; new lighting. • Avenue 64 – 6399 Christie Avenue; waterproofing repairs. • Papermill Park – 1330 Stanford Avenue; new park and parking lot. th • Smash Burger – 1151 40 Street; tenant improvements, restaurant. th • 1033B 47 Street – electrical service upgrade. th • Elizabeth W – 1476 66 Street; tenant improvements. • Grifols BCB – 6455 Christie Avenue; plumbing, electrical and mechanical upgrade.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 12 th • 2100 Powell Street, 8 floor – interior demolition. • 4053 Harlan Street, #112 – residential interior remodel. th • 1261 64 Street, unit B – bathroom remodel. • Parc on Powell, Building A – 1333 Park Avenue; install wall sign. • Grifols, Building N –4560 Horton Street; reroof. • 1259 Ocean Avenue – reroof, miscellaneous roof rafter framing. th • 1263 64 Street – reroof. • 4328 Salem Street – seismic upgrade, partial foundation replacement. • 6 Admiral Drive, A493 – kitchen, bathroom remodel. • 4221 Hollis Street – construct demising wall. • 8 Admiral Drive, A230 – kitchen, bathroom remodel. • Tubemogul, Suite 2 – relocate eight electrical circuits. th • Emerytech – 1400 65 Street; replace six rooftop package air conditioning units. • IKEA – 4400 Shellmound Street; replace five rooftop package air conditioning units. • Jamba Juice – 5761 Christie Avenue; replace broken sewer lateral. • 1255 Ocean Avenue – dry rot repairs for entry stairs, siding replacement. th • 1151 40 Street – private sewer lateral replacement. • Grifols – 1403 Stanford Avenue; private sewer lateral replacement. • 5800 Shellmound Way – private sewer lateral replacement. th • 1075 45 Street – install 6 kW photo voltaic system. • Liquid Sugar Building A – 1245-1283 66th Street; construction defect repairs. • Elevation 22 (Buildings 1-12) – Loop 22 and Powell Street; construction defect repairs. • Parc on Powell Apartments (formerly Parkside) – Powell/Hollis/Doyle/Stanford; 176 residential units (including 168 apartments and 8 live-work units), 10,222 square feet of retail, 299 parking spaces. Includes a new park on north side of Stanford Avenue.
Construction Meetings Construction meetings (weekly) and site visits were held in October for the following projects: • Marketplace Redevelopment Phase 1A (Emme Apartments) – 64th Street and Christie Avenue; 193 residential rental units in five-story building. • City Storage – 4000 Adeline Street; renovation of existing building for personal storage. • Emery Glen – 6200 Doyle Street; replace exterior siding, windows and entry doors. • Parc on Powell Project – Powell/Hollis/Doyle/Stanford; 176 residential units. • Public Market – 5959 Shellmound Street; storefront and site improvements. • Ocean Avenue Townhomes – 1276 Ocean Avenue; 5 townhouses. th • 39 and Adeline Residential Project – 3900 Adeline Street; 101 rental apartments, 1,000 square feet of retail, two levels of parking. • The Intersection Mixed Use Project (Maz site) – 3800 San Pablo Avenue; 105 residential units, 21,000 square feet of retail.
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 October: • 23 sub permit types (finals).
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 13 Code Enforcement/Graffiti Abatement The following cases were handled by the Chief Building Official in October: • 4 graffiti cases, correspondence for abatement purposes. • 2 code enforcement related cases were abated. • 1 Building Code related case (work without permits). • 15 telephone contacts, relating to code enforcement process, including public contacts adjacent to, but not within, the City limits.
Customer Feedback Questionnaire For the month of October 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. The Community Development Department also received two expressions of praise for exemplary customer service through email correspondences for several challenging applications.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Strategy. Staff held informal “brainstorming” sessions on October 16 and 23 on updating the City’s Economic Development Strategy, which was adopted in early 2012. The proposal will be presented to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for discussion on November 5 and to the City Council at a study session on December 16, after which community workshops will be scheduled.
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 October 7 to review the status of various economic development projects and programs.
EmeryStation West @ Emeryville Transit Center, Horton Street and 59th Street; and Heritage Square Garage, Horton Street at 62nd Street. Staff is working with Wareham Development, Caltrans staff, and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to complete an administrative extension of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) $4.2 million grant for public parking and bus bays at the Transit Center. In October, questions were raised by CTC policy staff and Caltrans legal staff regarding the nature of the agreement supporting the Transit Center. Staff scheduled a meeting for November 14 in Sacramento to review the extension request status. Staff is working with AC Transit and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to develop a Title VI civil rights program as required by the acceptance of FTA earmark funds for the plaza at the Transit Center. This program includes a language assistance program and a public participation program. The City has until June 2015 to accept a program.
Chamber of Commerce Contract. On October 1, staff met with the President and CEO of the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce to discuss his services related to implementation of the Economic Development Strategy under the contract approved by the City Council.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 14 Local Business Assistance. Staff provided information to four prospective businesses interested in locating in Emeryville.
Information Requests. Staff responded to requests for information about Emeryville from the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) and the Alameda County Workforce Investment Board.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Parc on Powell and Emme Housing Projects. Pre-applications for the eight very low income and 13 moderate income units at Parc on Powell project (1333 Powell Street, formerly called Parkside and Papermill) were due October 31. The developer received a total of 1,186 applications for the 21 units. The developer estimates that nearly half of the applications are either over or under income for the units. The lottery for the Parc on Powell units is scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers on November 12. Marketing for the 29 very low income units at Emme (64th and Christie) will start in November, and a lottery will be scheduled soon thereafter. Further demographic information on the applicants for the Parc on Powell units will be provided in the November progress report.
3706 San Pablo Avenue. On November 8, the City Manager, Community Development Director, Planning and Housing staff traveled to Oakland City Hall to provide a briefing on this project and others that straddle the Oakland-Emeryville border to Oakland City Councilmember Dan Kalb, who represents District 1 to the east of Emeryville.
Rehabilitation Projects. Staff worked with three homeowners on rehabilitation applications. Two were denied because they were over-income for the program. One application for roof repair has been sent to a homeowner but has not yet been returned. Staff is working with the owners of an affordable disabled project to develop a plan for paint and minor rehabs of six units. Staff is working with two ongoing applicants.
Homeless. As noted above, on October 21 the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oakland to provide four homeless winter shelter beds for seniors and two inclement weather warming stations. Staff met with the cities of Berkeley, Albany and Oakland, Alameda County, and five service providers to begin the process of coordinating outreach services and to plan for the winter response. Staff is working with a homeless service provider to develop a scope of services for homeless outreach and case management including outreaching to homeless during inclement weather.
Housing Notification. Staff added 243 people to the Housing Notification List.
Public Information. Staff fielded 22 calls and emails regarding housing search, four calls and emails regarding landlord/tenant issues, two calls from developers, and three walk-ins with housing related issues.
First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) and Below Market Rate (BMR) Ownership Programs: • One subordination request was completed.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 15 • Staff is working with an owner-occupancy violator of a BMR unit/FTHB loan borrower at 1500 Park Avenue to put the unit on the market. • One BMR unit closed: a one-bedroom unit in Andante for a two-person household, one of whom is a teacher at the Emery Unified School District. The seller paid off a FHTB loan. • Two FTHB loans on market rate units in Watergate were paid off, one is due to a short sale and the other was an owner-occupancy violator. • Staff responded to 128 requests (via phone and email) for information regarding homeownership programs, including both interested parties and existing program participants. • Staff completed the close-out of a 2008 CalHome grant and quarterly reporting for open 2010 and 2011 CalHome grants. • Staff assisted with an audit of the City as Housing Successor to the former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency.
CAPITAL PROJECTS Temescal Creek (48th Street) Community Organic Garden (TEMCOG). On October 25, the Community Services Department hosted the garden’s grand opening to coincide with national Make a Difference Day. The work party included the addition of planter boxes on the outside of the garden gate, with seating included on the boxes. These will be planted with herbs and medicinal plants available to the broader neighborhood. The ribbon cutting was conducted by Mayor Jac Asher and Vice Mayor Ruth Atkin, along with the TEMCOG coordinator, Katrine Benninger and Emeryville Community Organic Gardens (ECOG) director Sam Foushee. Kawana Thompson, a community gardener with a plot at the site, and her band performed and food and dance was shared among the gardeners. Attendees met their neighbors, fellow plot holders, elected officials, City staff and the garden coordinators.
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Sign of the Times Restoration and Renewal. In October, staff shared the results of a side-by- side anti-graffiti technology test with the City’s Community Preservation Committee. Tru-Nano Graffiti Shield compared extremely favorably to a product previously used as standard by the contractor, Peralta Service Company. Staff anticipates contracting in the new year for renovation and installation of artist Seyed Alavi’s series “Sign Of The Times” on 25 utility boxes throughout the City, with the Tru-Nano Graffiti Shield, with City Council approval of contracts anticipated in December.
Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program. As noted above, on October 21 the City Council unanimously approved the artists for inclusion in the third phase of the Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program. Contracting will proceed in November and the next phase is anticipated for installation in January 2015.
Public Art Master Plan. In October, staff drafted an RFP for the proposed Public Art Master Plan for review by the sub-committee appointed by the Public Art Committee. The subcommittee was unable to meet in October, but will meet in early November to discuss the draft RFP, based on the City of Palo Alto’s recent solicitation of master plan consultants, including alternate public art ordinance implementation strategies.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 16 Shellmound Street-Powell Street Bridge Public Art. In October, staff received each finalist’s preliminary conceptual design proposal. Comments were provided by staff to the submitting teams for their final submittals due on November 14. The Selection Panel is scheduled to meet on November 21 with final submittals to be displayed in City Hall from November 14 through the Public Art Committee and City Council meetings in January. The Selection Panel will make a recommendation to the PAC at the January 8 meeting and the City Council will have a recommendation by February.
Purchase Award. The Selection Panel was convened October 8, and the Public Art Committee made a recommendation on October 9 for two purchases, one for City Hall and one for the police station. As noted above, on October 21 the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of both Rick Ritchey’s, “My Iconoclast ” for placement on the elevator shaft in City Hall and Nora Pauwels’, “Blueprint of a Garden ” for installation in the Police Station’s second floor lobby. A reception is planned for 5:30 p.m. on December 11 in the lobby of City Hall. In October, staff began planning for this reception.
Poet Laureate. In October, the Poet Laureate program included the inaugural distribution of a poem to be distributed monthly on the Emery Go-Round (EGR) over the next year. Staff arranged for printing and distribution on all EGR shuttles. The Poet Laureate conducted two readings with other poets and poets laureate from around the Bay Area at the Emeryville Celebration of the Arts annual show.
BROWNFIELDS 3706 San Pablo Avenue. On October 17 thirty days of public review concluded on the Draft Site Cleanup Plan. In October, the state Regional Water Quality Control Board initiated new requirements for potential indoor air quality monitoring that may affect the project upon its construction. Bid documents for the site remediation work are anticipated this winter, with remediation anticipated to be completed by June 2015.
ADMINISTRATION/OTHER American Planning Association (APA) Related Activities. Senior Planner Miroo Desai, as chair of the Diversity Committee of the state APA board, participated in a telephone conference of the Local Host Committee for the 2015 state APA conference in Oakland. She also participated in the monthly phone conference as a member of the Executive Board of the International Division of the national APA.
Loma Prieta 25 Symposium. On October 16, Assistant Planner Sara Billing attended the Loma Prieta 25 Symposium in Oakland. The symposium included a review of what was learned during the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, and what was learned nearly 25 years later from the Napa earthquake in 2014. A wide range of participants, including mayors, emergency response officials, scientists, and utility managers, discussed best practices, policy, and implementation related to emergency preparedness and response. Upgrading public infrastructure (bridges, schools, hospitals, public transit, freeways, and public buildings) was identified as the primary success since Loma Prieta. Moving forward, addressing private building hazards (mainly
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 17 unreinforced masonry and soft-story buildings) was identified as a primary concern with significant life-safety and economic impacts. All participants noted that improving communications and coordinating response efforts is an ongoing need that requires the full participation of utility, school, and government bodies from the local to national level.
California Building Officials Education Week. Last month, Building Division staff members attended the annual education week held September 8-11 in San Ramon. These events provide up to 30 courses in a variety of topics including administration, zoning, inspections, case studies and updates for code administration. The courses and schedules were carefully chosen to allow optimum educational opportunities for all participants, including courses to work toward the increasingly valuable California Track Credentials. Courses attended included Residential Fire Protection Systems, Permit Technician I: Fundamentals, Permit Technician II: Practical Application, ADA Accessibility, California Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems, Zoning & Land Use, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Housing Accessibility, and Practical Code Enforcement for Building Officials.
International Code Council Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings. The Chief Building Official attended the annual ICC conference and code hearings held September 28 to October 4 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As in previous years the conference offered the opportunity for code professionals to enhance their careers and affect the future in building safety and fire prevention. The conference had education sessions designed for code officials, inspectors, fire officials, plans examiners, architects, engineers, builders and other construction industry professionals.
A Global Forum addressed how the public sector participates in the development of building regulations, such as codes and standards, and application of those regulations in different parts of the world and in the U.S. The topics discussed included: levels of government participation and role of the private sector in the development and application of regulations; incorporation of new technologies into regulations; private-sector code enforcement, inspections and code education.
Finally, development hearings and voting for the impending 2015 International Green Construction Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Property Maintenance Code covered the remaining several days. These model codes make up a portion of what is known as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or better recognized as the California Building Codes. The 2015 ICC codes will become the basis for the 2016 California Building Codes, which will take effect on January 1, 2017.
Celebration of the Arts. Staff attended the opening reception of the annual art show held on Friday, October 10, at Heritage Square, 6121 Hollis Street, Suite 900.
Plan Check Process. On October 9, the Community Development Director, Chief Building Official, Consulting Plans Examiner, and Deputy Fire Marshal met with the City Manager to discuss Building Division and Fire Department review of major development projects and the processing of “Alternate Materials and Methods Requests” (AMMRs).
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 18 Legislative Agenda. On October 20, Economic Development and Housing staff, the Community Development Director, Finance Director, City Attorney, and City Manager met with Townsend Public Affairs, our legislative advocates, to discuss Emeryville’s priorities in the upcoming federal and state legislative sessions.
Transportation Coordination Committee. A staff-level group has been established to provide an opportunity for all staff who work on car, pedestrian, bicycle, public transit, and related infrastructure projects to come together in one place. This forum allows staff to address needs, make and implement plans, and share information on their various transportation-related projects. The second meeting was held on October 23. A major focus of the meeting was to develop a comprehensive list of all of the local and regional transportation-related committees that are attended by staff of various departments. Future meetings of the “TCC” will be scheduled as necessary.
Grants Coordination. At its October 16 meeting, this interdepartmental committee discussed various grant prospects, the status of grant applications that have been submitted, and the on- going management of existing grants.
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 October 15 to review the list of projects and collection procedures. Invoices are being prepared as appropriate.
Permit Tracking System and GIS. CRW TRAKiT, the Planning and Building Department’s permit tracking software, has now been live for over four years, since September 2, 2010, and the CodeTRAK and GIS components “went live” on March 19, 2013. Staff has been using the software to track permits and code violations as they travel through the application and abatement processes. On October 28, a CRW representative met with various staff members to discuss implementation issues and to suggest ways to improve our use of the system. An intern continued listing Planning projects before 1992 for entry into the TRAKIT database.
City News and Activity Guide. Staff submitted articles on current development projects (Marketplace development, Christie Avenue Park expansion, Sherwin-Williams mixed use project, 3706 San Pablo Avenue affordable family housing, sidewalk cafes, and bike corrals), the Housing Element, and EBOTS for the winter issue.
October 2014 Progress Report • Community Development Department | 19 Community Development Department Major Development Projects October 2014
Planning Building Project Application Location Description Status/Comments Pre-Application Processing Approval Plan Check Construction Occupancy Christie Avenue Properties Redevelopment of City-owned PC study session 12/11/14. 3 parcels south of Christie Ave Park parcels CC study session tenatively 2/3/15. Marketplace Redevelopment IC/II Residential - 218 units PC study session 10/2/14. Shellmound at railroad ped bridge Retail - 15,000 s.f. Second PC study session tenatively 1/22/15. Marketplace Redevelopment IC/II PC study session 10/2/14. Residential - 216 units SE of 64th & Shellmound Streets Second PC study session tenatively 1/22/15. Marketplace Redevelopment IB Expansion and redesign of PC study session 7/24/14. Second PC study session Christie Avenue Park existing park as part of PUD. 10/30/14. PC hearing tentatively 2/26/15. Bay Street "Site B" High density mixed use Property Management Plan for former Redevelop- Shellmound/Powell/railroad project. ment site approved by City Council 2/4/14. Doyle Street Lofts Residential - duplex PC hearing 12/11/14. 5532 Doyle Street Demo 2 existing units CC hearing tenatively 1/20/15. Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Residential - 540 units PC study session 10/30/14. N of Sherwin, W of Horton Commercial 94,600 s.f. CC study session tenatively 1/20/15. 3706 San Pablo Avenue Residential - 87 affordable CC approved ERN on 5/20/14. Planning applic. Between 37th St. & W. MacArthur units; Commercial - 6,130 s.f. submitted 9/26/14. PC study session 10/2/14. HSP Parking Structure 4-level parking structure with Community meeting 10/20/08. PC study session NW 59th & Doyle Sts. 553 spaces. 10/23/08. Expired 10/30/14. Marketplace Redevelopment III Grocery store, retail, parking PC study session 12/12/13. Shellmound Street S of new 63rd St. garage, realign Shellmound St. Second PC study session tentatively 1/22/15. East BayBridge Façade Upgrade Façade upgrades for existing PC hearing 4/24/14. Item continued to improve PC - 7/24/14 3939 Emery Street and new retail tenants design. PC approved 7/24/14. Hyatt Place Hotel ("Site A") PC study session 1/23/14. PC approved 4/24/14. Hotel - 175 rooms PC - 4/24/14 NE Shellmound & Bay Streets Stormwater permit application received 9/30/14. EmeryStation West @ Transit Ctr 250,000 s.f. office/lab tower, CC approved DA on 1/21/14 to lock in approvals for CC - 2/16/10 NW Horton & 59th Sts. 823 parking spaces in 2 bldgs. five years. Baker Metal Live-Work Residential/live-work - 17 PC approved 8/27/09. PC - 8/27/09 1265 65th Street units
October 2014 Page 1 of 2 Planning Building Project Application Location Description Status/Comments Pre-Application Processing Approval Plan Check Construction Occupancy Ocean Lofts Residential - 2 units Owner victim of fraudulent "sale" of property. CC - 4/17/07 1258 Ocean Avenue Demo of existing house Planning and building permits still valid. The Intersection Mixed Use ("Maz") Residential - 105 units Commercial shell bldg permit app. rec'd 6/30/14. PC - 8/22/13 3800 San Pablo Avenue Retail - 17,158 s.f. Residential foundation permit issued 9/12/14. Center of Community Life Multipurpose community Building permit issued by DSA. Demolition PC - 8/22/13 W San Pablo Ave betw 47th & 53rd recreation and school facility complete. Groundbreaking 10/16/14. 39th and Adeline Project Residential - 101 units Grading permit issued 9/2/14. CC - 1/20/09 Adeline/39th/Yerba Buena Retail - 1,000 s.f. Building permit issued 9/10/14. Shell Gas Station Rebuild New gas station, conv. store, Demolition permit issued 4/28/14. PC - 6/27/13 NW Powell St & Frontage Rd car wash to replace existing. Building permit issued 5/2/14. Pixar Warehouse Storage - 28,637 s.f. in vacant Building permit issued 2/12/14. PC - 12/13/12 5000 Hollis Street portion of Level(3) building. City Storage Reuse existing building for Building permit issued 10/22/13. PC - 10/27/11 NE 40th & Adeline Streets 57,600 s.f. of personal storage. Marketplace Redevelopment IA Foundation permit issued 1/10/13. Residential - 193 units CC - 10/19/10 "Emme" - 64th & Christie building Superstructure permit issued 8/23/13. Ocean Avenue Townhomes Five new townhouses (part of Building permit issued 6/30/11. Outstanding fees PC - 8/27/09 1276 Ocean Avenue Baker Metal project) paid 11/16/11; project under construction. Parc on Powell (formerly Parkside) Residential - 168 units Building permits for all buildings issued 9/14/12. CC - 11/18/08 Powell/Hollis/Doyle/Stanford Live-work/flex - 8 units EmeryStation Greenway Laboratory building - Building permit issued 2/25/11. CC - 5/19/09 5812-5860 Hollis St. 91,000 s.f. "Substantial completion letter" issued 9/7/12.
Glossary of Abbreviations:
CBO = Chief Building Official FEIR = Final Environmental Impact Report CC = City Council GPA = General Plan Amendment CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act HQ = Headquarters CO = Certificate of Occupancy IS/MND = Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration CUP = Conditional Use Permit MEP = Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing DA = Development Agreement OPA = Owner Participation Agreement DDA = Disposition and Development Agreement PC = Planning Commission DEIR = Draft Environmental Impact Report PD = Police Department DPB = Director of Planning and Building PDP = Preliminary Development Plan DR = Design Review PUD = Planned Unit Development DSA = Division of the State Architect RA = Redevelopment Agency EIR = Environmental Impact Report RFP = Request for Proposals ERN = Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement TCO = Temporary Certificate of Occupancy EUSD = Emery Unified School District TI = Tenant Improvement FDP = Final Development Plan
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Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #: MIXED USE PROJECTS
EmeryStation West @ Emeryville Mixed use transit-oriented development Planning Commission held hearing on Use Permit and Geoffrey Sears Transit Center and public parking structure with about Design Review on May 22, 2003 and directed that project Wareham Development 5959 Horton Street (“Mound” site 250,000 square feet of office/lab/retail be redesigned. Study Session on housing alternative held by (415) 457-4964 north of Amtrak Station), and space, 4 Amtrak bus bays, and 148 Planning Commission on September 25, 2003, and by City 62nd and Horton Streets (Heritage parking spaces in a 165-foot tall tower Council/ Redevelopment Agency on October 7, 2003. Square parking lot site) on the “Mound” site; and a 675-space, Redevelopment Agency approved Exclusive Negotiating UP09-03 7 level parking garage with 3,620 Agreement with Wareham on development of project on square feet of ground floor commercial September 6, 2005. Agency reviewed Wareham proposal space on the Heritage Square site. on December 6, 2005, and January 17, 2006, and approved Project includes new public plaza concept for submittal of planning application on February between Amtrak Station and new tower 21, 2006. Agency rescinded approval of concept on March building. 21, 2006. Planning Commission study session on new design held on March 22, 2007. City Council study session held December 18, 2007. Redevelopment Agency extended Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Wareham on February 5, 2008. Revised plans, including parking garage on Heritage Square site, submitted December 17, 2008. City Council study session held January 20, 2009; Planning Commission study session held August 27, 2009. Community meeting held September 9, 2009. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration published November 7, 2009 for 30-day public comment period. Planning Commission public hearing held on January 28, 2010. Commission adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration unanimously, but deadlocked 3-3 on approval of the project. On February 2, 2010, City Council voted to order that the Commission’s decision stand appealed. On 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.
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Hyatt Place Hotel New hotel of 171 rooms on unbuilt Community meeting held January 7, 2014. BPAC reviewed Conrad Garner Bay Street Site A portion of Bay Street Site A. Hotel is on January 6, 2014. Planning Commission study session Ensemble Hotel Partners Northeast corner of Christie Avenue entitled as part of South Bayfront held January 23, 2014. Planning Commission approved on (562) 435-4857 and Bay Street Retail/Mixed Use Project PUD April 24, 2014. Received stormwater permit application on FDP13-002 (PUD99-2) September 30, 2014. Received Geopier (Ground Improvement) Permit application on October 29, 2014.
Bay Street - Site B To be redeveloped for mixed use Redevelopment Agency selected Madison Marquette as Michelle DeGuzman Shellmound/Powell/railroad project in conformance with Long developer on July 20, 2004. City Council study session held Economic Development and Range Property Management Plan. on April 5, 2005. Planning Commission and City Council Housing Division study sessions on tower design held December 14, 2006 and (510) 596-4357 December 19, 2006, respectively. Demolition permit for nine existing buildings issued April 10, 2007; demolition completed in May 2007. Issued excavation and temporary shoring permit for site remediation on October 2, 2008. Use Permit to use site as temporary Police Department headquarters during renovation of Police station on Powell Street approved by Planning Commission on July 23, 2009. Grading and site utilities permit for temporary Police station issued on November 10, 2009. TCO for temporary Police Station issued May 2010. Police left site and moved back to Police Station on Powell Street in January 2012. Redevelopment Agency study session held November 2, 2010. Exclusive Right to Negotiate expired in September 2012. Included in Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) for former Redevelopment Agency property as required by State law. LRPMP adopted by City Council in February 2014 and submitted to State; awaiting State’s response.
The Intersection Mixed Use Project Renovation of former “Maz” building Oakland signed letter ceding jurisdiction for planning and Rick Holliday (Maz) for 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. unit residential structure on the east Planning Commission study session held February 28, portion of the lot over two levels of 2013. Planning Commission approved on August 22, 2013. parking. Eastern 25% of lot is in Submitted building permit application for residential Oakland. structure on December 24, 2013. Submitted building permit application for commercial shell renovation on June 30, 2014. Issued foundation only permit for residential structure on September 12, 2014.
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Marketplace Redevelopment 193 residential rental units in a five- FDP application submitted on October 1, 2008 in Josh Corzine Phase IA – 64th and Christie Building, story building. conjunction with application for CALReUSE grant for site (650) 849-1669 th Southeast corner of 64 Street and remediation. Staff notified on November 19, 2008 that $5 Christie Avenue (“Emme” million State Brownfields grant was awarded. Planning Apartments) Commission study sessions held on June 24 and August 26, FDP08-02 2010. Commission voted to recommend approval on September 23, 2010. City Council approved FDP on October 19, 2010. Development Agreement and related amendments to PUD conditions approved by Planning Commission on December 9, 2010; City Council passed ordinance on February 1, 2011. Issued demolition permit for buildings at 6340 and 6390 Christie Ave. on April 27, 2012. On May 8, 2012 received building permit application for foundation and garage. Issued permit for grading, excavation and shoring on August 21, 2012. On August 7, 2012, received building permit application for superstructure. Approved permit for foundation on September 4, 2012. Issued foundation permit on January 10, 2013. Resubmitted superstructure package for review on February 8, 2013. Building Division received plans for fourth round of review on July 2, 2013. Issued superstructure permit on August 23, 2013. Project is under construction.
Marketplace Redevelopment Redesign and expansion of Christie Community meeting held May 29, 2014. Planning Mark Stefan Phase IB – Christie Avenue Park Avenue Park, as required by conditions Commission study session held on July 24, 2014. City City Center Realty Partners Redesign and Expansion of approval of Marketplace Council study session held October 7, 2014. Second (415) 395-2908 FDP14-001 Redevelopment Project Planned Unit Planning Commission study session held October 30, 2014. Development. Planning Commission public hearing tentatively scheduled for February 26, 2015.
Marketplace Redevelopment Construction of new mixed use Community meeting held August 21, 2014. Planning Jeff White Phase IC/II – “Parcel A” building with approximately 218 Commission study session held October 2, 2014. Second Avalon Bay Communities, (“Shellmound site”) residential units, 15,000 square feet of Planning Commission study session tentatively scheduled Inc. Shellmound Street at pedestrian bridge retail space and 289 residential parking for January 22, 2015. (415) 601-9512 over railroad spaces. FDP14-002
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Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #:
Marketplace Redevelopment Construction of new residential Received building permit application to demolish UA Jeff White Phase IC/II – “Parcel D” building with approximately 216 Theater on June 24, 2014. Community meeting held August Avalon Bay Communities, (“Theater site”) residential units and 290 residential 21, 2014. Planning Commission study session held October Inc. Southwest of 64th and Shellmound parking spaces. 2, 2014. Second Planning Commission study session (415) 601-9512 Streets tentatively scheduled for January 22, 2015. FDP14-003
Marketplace Redevelopment Grocery store, retail, parking garage, Pre-submittal meeting with Building Division held on Mark Stefan Phase III – “Parcels B and C” realignment of Shellmound Street. November 12, 2013. Planning Commission study session City Center Realty Partners Shellmound Street between held December 12, 2013. Community meeting held (415) 395-2908 Shellmound Way and 64th Street February 20, 2014. Planning Commission study session on FDP13-001 revised plan tentatively scheduled for January 22, 2015.
Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Redevelopment of former paint factory Planning Commission study session held October 24, 2013. Joe Ernst Project site for approximately 540 housing City Council study session held December 3, 2013. PUD srmErnst Development 1450 Sherwin Avenue units and 94,600 s.f. of commercial application submitted September 27, 2014. Planning Partners PUD13-001 space in six buildings, plus 2 acres of Commission study session held October 30, 2014. City (510) 219-5376 public open space. Council study session tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2015.
RESIDENTIAL AND LIVE-
WORK PROJECTS
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 below). MRE Commercial UP07-09, DR07-15 Lane. Received building permit application on December 31, (510) 849-0776 2009. On December 28, 2010, Chief Building Official approved request 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.
Doyle Street Lofts Construction of new duplex and Application submitted October 20, 2014. Planning Alex Bergtraun 5532 Doyle Street demolition of two existing dwelling Commission hearing scheduled for December 11, 2014. (510) 652-0612 UPDR14-002 units. Demolition requires City Council City Council hearing tentatively scheduled for January 20, approval. 2015.
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Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #:
Parc on Powell (formerly Parkside Construction of a new rental project Community meeting held on April 10, 2007. Planning Peter Solar and Papermill) Project with 168 residential units, 5 live-work Commission study sessions held on August 23, 2007, and Equity Residential Block bounded by Powell, Hollis, and units, 3 flex space units, 10,222 square October 25, 2007. Project redesigned as a result of (415) 447-2690 Doyle Streets and Stanford Avenue feet of retail space, and 299 parking comments at study sessions. Third Planning Commission UP07-07, DR07-11 spaces. Project includes new park along study session held February 28, 2008. City Council study Stanford Avenue to replace City session held April 1, 2008. Applicant redesigned based on parking lot. feedback from Council. Planning Commission recommended approval of project on October 23, 2008. City Council approved project on November 18, 2008. One year extension of use permit approved by Council on December 1, 2009. Two year extension approved by Council on December 21, 2010. Received building permit application on September 19, 2011. Received revised structural design on April 12, 2012. Received building permit application for the Papermill Park on July 5, 2012. Issued permits for demolition, grading and shoring on August 21, 2012. Issued building permits for all buildings on September 14, 2012. Groundbreaking ceremony held October 11, 2012. Project is under construction.
3706 San Pablo Avenue Redevelopment of former Golden Gate Request for proposals approved by City Council on Felix AuYeung UPDR14-001 Lock & Key site for City-sponsored September 4, 2012 and issued September 27, 2012. Nine EAH Housing affordable housing project with responses received. Housing Committee recommended (415) 295-8854 approximately 87 units and 6,130 short list of four developers on June 25, 2013, including square feet of commercial space. EAH 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) approved by City Council on May 20, 2014. Planning permit application submitted September 26, 2014. Planning Commission study session held October 2, 2014.
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39th and Adeline Residential Project Construction of a 101-unit rental Planning Commission study session held September 28, Bob Huff East side of Adeline Street between apartment project on a 1.12 acre site 2006. City Council study session held October 17, 2006. EIR Madison Park Financial 39th Street and Yerba Buena Avenue that is partially in Oakland. contract approved by City Council on May 1, 2007. Scoping Corp. UP06-12, DR06-19 session held by Planning Commission on September 27, (510) 452-2944 2007. Planning Commission hearing on DEIR on June 26, 2008 canceled due to lack of a quorum; deadline for written comments was July 7, 2008. Final EIR published on November 21, 2008. Oakland City Planning Commission approved on December 3, 2008. Emeryville Planning Commission voted to recommend approval on December 11, 2008. City Council approved January 20, 2009; approval valid for two years. City Council approved two-year extension on November 16, 2010 with proviso that 20 studio units be converted to 1-bedroom. Second extension approved by City Council on December 18, 2012, based on increase in number of two- and three-bedroom units. Submitted building permit application on December 13, 2013. Demolition Permit was issued on June 30, 2014. Issued Grading Permit on September 2, 2014. Issued Building Permit on September 10, 2014.
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. MRE Commercial UP07-09, DR07-15 and a 672 square foot cafe/community Project redesigned in response to comments from (510) 849-0776 room. Development Coordinating Committee on May 14, 2008. Planning Commission study session held October 23, 2008. Approved by Planning Commission on August 27, 2009.
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Ocean Lofts Two new single family homes on site On March 22, 2007, Commission deadlocked 3-3 on Ali Eslami 1258 Ocean Avenue of existing house. Demolition of project, with one recusal, so application went to Council (510) 774-8387 UP07-01, DR07-02, VAR07-01 existing house required City Council without a Commission recommendation. On April 17, 2007, approval of project following Planning Council approved project 4-0 with one recusal. Council Commission recommendation. 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 February 1, 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. Tree removal permit for 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” a number of 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, building permit is being processed and is expected to be issued soon.
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Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects - City of Emeryville October 2014
Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #: OFFICE/HIGH TECH PROJECTS
EmeryStation Greenway New 91,000 square foot laboratory Redevelopment Agency issued Request for Proposals for Geoffrey Sears 5812-5860 Hollis Street building on southern portion; existing “Hollis-Powell Greenway Site” in September 2006 and Wareham Development UP08-04, DR08-10, VAR08-01 39,000 square foot industrial building selected Wareham as developer in March 2007. City (415) 457-4964 on northern portion to remain for now. Council/Redevelopment Agency held study session on Project includes Greenway proposed building design on December 18, 2007. Second improvements on northern portion of study session held June 3, 2008. Application for planning block and expansion of plaza at Powell permits submitted on June 24, 2008. Planning Commission and Hollis Streets. study session held July 24, 2008. Second Planning Commission study session held September 25, 2008. Planning Commission ad hoc committee on Greenway design met October 15 and 30, 2008. Planning Commission approved on January 22, 2009. Appealed by Elevation 22 residents. City Council denied appeal and approved project on May 19, 2009. Building demolished December 2009. Received building permit application on December 18, 2009. Rough grading permit for site remediation issued on June 22, 2010. Chief Building Official approved applicant’s request to extend building permit application until June 18, 2011. Building permit for shoring issued January 21, 2011. Issued building permit on February 25, 2011. Chief Building Official issued “substantial completion letter” on September 7, 2012. Received building permit application on April 10, 2012 for restaurant tenant improvement, “The Bureau”, on the 1st floor; permit issued on June 14, 2012. Grand opening ceremony for building shell held June 19, 2012. TCO for first floor restaurant “The Bureau” granted on December 10, 2012.
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Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects - City of Emeryville October 2014
Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #:
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City Storage Reuse of existing “significant” brick Planning Commission study session held on August 25, Shawn Fritz Northeast corner of 40th and Adeline building for 57,600 square feet of 2011; project approved on October 27, 2011. Appeal filed Kava Massih Architects Streets personal storage, with residential unit by neighbor on November 14, 2011; appeal withdrawn on (510) 644-1920 UPDR11-002 for on-site manager and small corner November 22, 2011 after reaching agreement with retail space. applicant. Planning Commission approved one year extension request on January 24, 2013. Appeal filed by neighbor on February 8, 2013. City Council denied appeal and upheld extension request on March 19, 2013. Received building permit application on March 21, 2013. Building permit was approved on September 12, 2013, and issued on October 22, 2013. Project is under construction.
Pixar Warehouse Storage space for Pixar archives and Meeting held with Emery Bay Village homeowners Craig Payne 5000 Hollis Street reference material in 28,637 square feet association on August 22, 2012. Planning Commission Pixar Animation Studios UPDR12-003 of vacant portion of Level (3) building. study session held October 25, 2012. Approved by Planning (510) 922-3090 Commission on December 13, 2012. Received building permit application on August 6, 2013. Approval was pending easement to use Spur Alley for exiting. Issued building permit on February 12, 2014. Exiting was redesigned so an easement was no longer needed.
Emeryville Center of Multi-purpose community facility Request for proposals for conceptual designs issued John Baker Community Life including administration; arts, October 5, 2007; proposals were due November 13, 2007. Project Manager Emery Secondary School site at 47th performance, and food service Council approved design contract with Field Paoli on April (415) 710-8059 Street and San Pablo Avenue programs; community services and 15, 2008. Planning Commission study session on master UPDR12-001 family support programs; education plan held May 28, 2009. City and School District staff programs; and recreation and fitness collaborated on environmental review, and selected LSA as programs. consultant. Voters approved $95 million bond measure by 74% on November 2, 2010. Planning Commission study session held April 26, 2012; second study session held November 19, 2012. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration published June 11, 2012. Planning Commission held public hearing on July 25, 2013 and approved project on August 22, 2013. Building permit plans issued by Division of the State Architect. Demolition of existing buildings complete. Groundbreaking ceremony held October 16, 2014.
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Community Development Department Status of Major Development Projects - City of Emeryville October 2014
Project Name; Property Address Description: Status of Approvals and Construction Schedule: Contact(s): and File Reference #:
HSP Parking Structure New 4-level 553-stall parking structure Planning application submitted March 14, 2008. Philip Banta 6050 Hollis Street on existing office building surface Development Coordinating Committee reviewed on April 9, Architect UP08-03, DR08-07 parking lot located adjacent to 2008 and identified a number of problems. Neighborhood (510) 654-3255 Community Garden at northwest corner meeting with Community Garden members held May 13, of 59th and Doyle Streets. 2008. Community meeting held October 20, 2008. Planning
Commission study session held October 23, 2008. Application expired October 30, 2014.
Shell Gas Station Rebuild Demolition of existing gas station/car Planning Commission approved June 27, 2013. Received Muthana Ibrahim 1800 Powell Street wash and replacement with a new building permit application on December 27, 2013. Issued M I Architects, Inc. UPDR13-002 facility to include a 2,700 square foot demolition permit on April 28, 2014. Issued building permit (925) 287-1174 convenience store, ten pumping for new facility on May 2, 2014. stations, a drive-through car wash, new landscaping, and amenities for Bay Trail users, on a site of approximately one-half acre on the corner of Frontage Road and Powell Street.
East BayBridge Façade Upgrade Modification of façade of existing and Application submitted March 3, 2014. Planning Cory Chung 3939 Emery Street resubdivided tenant space, including Commission hearing held April 24, 2014. Commission MPA Associates DR14-003 Nordstrom Rack, Ultra Beauty, and continued item and requested design improvements. (408) 961-8690
Sports Authority. Planning Commission approved on July 24, 2014.
Christie Avenue Properties Redevelopment of three City-owned Planning Commission study session scheduled for Michelle DeGuzman East side of Christie Avenue generally parcels south of Christie Avenue Park. December 11, 2014. City Council study session tentatively Acting Economic between Shellmound Way and scheduled for February 3, 2015. Development & Housing Christie Avenue Park Manager (510) 596-4357
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Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 TOTAL
PERMITS ISSUED Building Permits 21 12 39 19 91 Plumb., Elec., Mech. 40 23 76 30 169 Fire 14 5 13 14 46 MON. TOTALS 75 40 128 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FISCAL YEARLY TOTAL 306
VALUATION Residential $11,802,075 $85,658 $43,048,133 $728,571 $55,664,437 Sub Permits $3,357,341 $317,340 $792,303 $626,247 $5,093,231 Commercial $234,618 $4,529,994 $50,081,392 $696,783 $55,542,787 MON. TOTALS $15,394,034 $4,932,992 $93,921,828 $2,051,601 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FISCAL YEARLY TOTAL $116,300,455
FEES COLLECTED General Plan $76,487.81 $23,743.78 $469,130.71 $6,292.72 $575,655.02 Building Standards Admin. $635.00 $207.00 $3,791.00 $84.00 $4,717.00 Technology Fee $15,297.57 $4,748.77 $93,793.83 $1,378.84 $115,219.01 Building Permit $121,964.68 $37,576.22 $787,330.42 $8,632.39 $955,503.71 Plan Review $46,150.28 $21,594.32 $148,881.64 $40,910.85 $257,537.09 Energy Review $3,563.97 $2,513.97 $24,804.60 $4,591.74 $35,474.28 Electrical Permit $6,370.09 $7,402.39 $157,928.42 $2,422.33 $174,123.23 Plumbing Permit $4,803.89 $6,625.36 $141,627.49 $1,243.72 $154,300.46 Mechanical Permit $5,080.48 $22,002.77 $132,176.82 $4,625.71 $163,885.78 S.M.I.P. $4,244.88 $1,279.42 $26,047.56 $273.09 $31,844.95 Microfiche $1,222.21 $372.42 $8,301.03 $67.68 $9,963.34 Fire Dept. Fees $4,837.20 $13,158.51 $265,206.62 $5,412.00 $288,614.33 Sewer Connection $10,458.00 $7,221.00 $293,161.00 $5,727.00 $316,567.00 Bay-Shell $0.00 $0.00 $446.49 $0.00 $446.49 Traffic Impact $33,158.51 $15,902.34 $0.00 $12,937.86 $61,998.71 School $0.00 $0.00 $457,626.91 $0.00 $457,626.91 Art Public Places $0.00 $35,002.26 $224,155.58 $0.00 $259,157.84 Parks & Recreation* $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,782.38 $8,782.38 Affordable Housing* $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,984.00 $6,984.00 Other : (PSL, AMMR) $2,909.00 $9,444.50 $11,163.50 $5,942.00 $29,459.00 MON. TOTALS $337,183.57 $208,795.03 $3,245,573.62 $116,308.31 $0.00 $0.00 $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 $3,907,860.53 BUILDING DIVISION INSPECTION LOG FY 14/15 PROJECT VALUATION PERMIT STATUS FIELD INSPECTIONS (Large Projects only) FY 2014-2015 ISSUED Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 TOTAL BRIDGECOURT APTS - (Buildings 1 & 2 defects) $1,800,000 22-Oct-10 98% 8 0 0 0 8 BRIDGEWATER APTS (Remodel 48 units) $1,090,000 28-Aug-13 69% 13 31 29 25 98 CITY STORAGE $5,718,304 22-Oct-13 70% 55 75 65 45 240 EMERYSTATION GREENWAY $22,789,452 25-Feb-11 95% 0 0 0 0 0 OCEAN AVENUE TOWNHOMES $1,275,000 30-Jun-11 70% 12 43 22 10 87 PARC ON POWELL APARTMENTS (3 buildings) $41,622,842 14-Sep-12 65% 244 265 254 222 985 3900 ADELINE APARTMENTS $22,255,000 10-Sep-14 0% 8 23 31 EMME APARTMENTS (64th AND CHRISTIE) $41,790,400 10-Jan-13 67% 266 288 265 210 1029 ELEVATION 22 (Buildings 1-12 defects) $1,070,000 30-Jul-13 83% 40 38 35 15 128
CITY INSPECTIONS CONT. CONT. CONT. 1198 1358 1270 966 4792 CODE ENFORCEMENT¹ CONT. CONT. CONT. 8 6 5 7 26
1844 2104 1953 1523 ¹Code Enforcement expanded duties - July 3, 2012. Admin, investigation, correspondence, reinspection, abatement. 7,424
MEMORANDUM Emeryville Police Department
Date: November 6, 2014
To: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager
From: Chief of Police
Subject: PROGRESS REPORT – OCTOBER 2014
FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
For the month of October, Field Services investigated two false bomb calls occurring at Peet’s Coffee located on Shellmound. The first bomb threat was on October 26 at around 7 pm and the second bomb threat was on October 27 at around 5 pm. Both times the officers responding conducted a thorough search and could not find any suspicious packages.
On October 24 at around 2:20 pm, dispatch received a 911 call stating reporting that the construction crew on the 1200 block of Powell had broken a four inch gas main. Police and Alameda County Fire responded. The construction crews were evacuated and police blocked all east and westbound traffic on Powell between Hollis and Doyle. PG&E was able to respond and shut off the gas line and traffic was open on Powell within an hour.
This year Field Services has seen an increase in the number of 5150s (mental health) calls for service 196. Many of these are related to some type of substance abuse or are hallucinating. Unfortunately those that are related substance abuse such as alcohol will pan handle and then buy alcohol (usually at the Black and White Liquor store). These individuals will become so intoxicated that they are unable to care for themselves, by disrupting businesses and will urinate in the surrounding areas such as Joseph Emery Park or near the 7-11store. The jail often refuses them so the individuals are 5150 and taken to John George. Once they sober up, these individuals will repeat the process over and over.
On October 14, Sergeant Goodman was awarded the Alameda County District Attorney’s Officer Recognition Award for his work on the violent kidnap, sexual assault and robbery of a developmentally disabled woman in 1998. Sergeant Goodman had arrested in 1998 as an officer where the suspect had kidnap a mentally disable girl from Kmart. In 2002 when Sergeant Goodman was assigned to detectives, he reopened the case and found that the suspect was arrested by another city for another crime. Sergeant Goodman went to re interview the suspect and got him to confess. The suspect pled guilty and was sentenced to 32 years in prison in August of 2014. This was the first time an Emeryville Police Officer had received an award by the district attorney’s office. Congratulations to Sergeant Goodman.
Police Department Progress Report October 2014
TEAM ONE
Team One has completed 62 reports, made 19 arrests, wrote 49 moving violations, issued 27 parking citations, 8 field contact cards, conducted 282 security checks in business centers, made 33 walking security checks in neighborhoods, made 216 traffic enforcement stops, 33 pedestrian stops for various code violations and 18 suspicious vehicle stops.
On October 1, Officer Sramek was driving south on San Pablo Avenue and saw 2 men jump over the wall bordering the east parking lot of the Oaks Card Club about 3:40 am in the morning. Realizing this may be suspicious behavior in a high crime area Officer Sramek stopped them. A name check of the men revealed probation for theft and drug crimes. Both men had drug paraphernalia and were arrested. Officer Sramek stopping the individuals probably prevented auto burglaries.
On October 22, Officer Sramek made a traffic enforcement stop in the 3500 block of Peralta Street. As the car was stopping the right rear passenger got out and ran from the vehicle. Responding officers got into a foot pursuit and witnessed the suspect throw a gun into a vacant yard. The suspect was caught as he attempted to get back into the vehicle he ran from. The suspect was on felony parole for robbery and was arrested for having a loaded firearm.
TEAM TWO
Team Two conducted 221 security checks of businesses, 69 in the residential areas, made 3 contacts on suspicious individuals, completed 5 Field Interview cards, made 20 car stops on vehicle for varies vehicle code violations, cited 7 individuals, made 1 suspicious vehicle, wrote 0 parking citations, made 10 arrests, and wrote 87 reports.
Officer Foley was dispatched to Home Depot for an uncooperative subject who was under citizen's arrest for shoplifting. Prior to Officer Foleys arrival, Loss Prevention Officers had to struggle with a suspect who did not want to be detained for the theft of the items he was seen taking from the store. When Loss Prevention officers approached the suspect he tensed up and attempted to pull away.
The suspect attempted to bite security’s left arm and they fell to the ground. Security was able to handcuff the suspect and began escorting him to their office. While proceeding to the office, the suspect attempted to head butt the security guard but the suspect dropped to the ground as if he was having a seizure.
The suspect stopped shaking on his own and was taken to the office. Once inside the office, the suspect tried to escape and was re-apprehended. Officer Foley arrived and was able to calm the suspect down without any further incident. Officer Foley took custody of the suspect who was arrest for Petty Theft and Battery. 2 Police Department Progress Report October 2014
On October 15, Officer Johnson responded to the Marina to investigate a recently occurred battery report. Upon Officer Johnson’s arrival, the suspect had fled the area. Johnson met with victim who was not injured. The victim told Officer Johnson, he and the suspect used to live close to each other at the marina. They had an ongoing feud with each other because he reported drug activity to the harbor master resulting in suspect having to move out.
Earlier in the day the victim noticed the suspect had parked at the marina in his yellow Chevrolet van. The victim was bothered that the suspect continually lets his dog run around off leash and decided to use his cell phone to record the suspect and his dog. The suspect notice and made some verbal threats towards him. Later, the victim noticed the suspect was leaving the marina in his van and held up his cell phone with the intention to record the license plate on the suspect’s van as he drove past.
The suspect revved the engine then appeared to intentionally drive left of center on the roadway directly towards where the victim was standing just east of the crosswalk and had to take two steps back to avoid being hit by the van. As the suspect drove past, he reached his hand out and attempted to grab or slap the victim’s phone out of his hand and drove off towards the exit for the marina. The victim used his computer note pad to show me the footage that he recorded and the suspect was later detained and arrested for assault.
TEAM THREE
Team Three officers conducted 221 security checks of businesses, 33 walking security checks in the residential neighborhoods, 8 walking security checks with K-9 Troll, made 26 pedestrian stops, 146 traffic enforcement stops, 17 suspicious vehicle checks, issued 22 citations for moving/equipment violations, 56 parking citations, made 19 arrests, wrote 108 reports, and completed 9 field contacts on suspicious persons.
On September 26 Officer Yu was driving a vehicle which is outfitted with an LPR (license plate reader) within the parking lot of the Powell Street Plaza when the LPR alerted him to a reported stolen vehicle parked in front of Togo’s. Officer Yu noticed the vehicle was unoccupied and conducted surveillance on the vehicle until a subject entered the driver’s seat.
Officer Yu detained the subject and confirmed the vehicle as still being reported stolen and subsequently arrested the subject for possession of a stolen vehicle.
On September 26, dispatchers received numerous calls of citizens reporting shots fired in the area of 47th and Adeline Streets. Officers responded to the area and located spent casing in the middle of the street and a vehicle with a bullet hole in it. During the investigation police learned of two people at a local area hospital, both of which sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of being shot. The incident is still under investigation.
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On October 2, Officer Yu was conducting patrol in the South end of town when the LPR (license plate reader) hit to a possible stolen vehicle that passed him. Officer Yu attempted to turn his patrol vehicle around to conduct an enforcement stop on the vehicle but the vehicle was gone. Units checked the area and located the stolen vehicle a couple blocks away. Officers conducted an enforcement stop on the vehicle and detained the occupants. The driver was subsequently arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle and a passenger was arrested for being in possession of illegal prescription meds.
On October 11 Officer M. Shepherd was conducting a security check of the parking lot of Pak n Save and located a vehicle parked illegally. Officer M. Shepherd made contact with the driver who was lethargic and unresponsive. Officer M. Shepherd determined the subject was suffering from a unknown medical emergency and summoned medical. The subject was subsequently transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment.
On October 16 Sergeant Cassianos was conducting a security check of the Marina when he observed a subject who appeared to be in pain. Sergeant Cassianos met with the subject and learned she recently ingested drugs and was experiencing a painful reaction to the drugs. Sergeant Cassianos requested an ambulance and the subject were transported for medical treatment.
TEAM FOUR
Team Four completed 114 reports, made 21 arrests, wrote 59 moving citations, 43 parking citations, wrote 20 field contact cards, conducted 236 security checks in business centers, conducted 55 walking foot patrols in residential neighborhoods, made 101 traffic stops, and made 26 pedestrian stops for various violations.
On October 8 Officer Rojas took a report of a grand theft of a bicycle from Pixar security and two days later, Pixar called to report the same suspect caught on tape stealing the bicycle was back. Sergeant Alton and Officer Giddings responded to the location. Sergeant Alton was first on scene and detained the man. Pixar security informed them the man was prowling on private property and is on tape stealing a bike from the day prior. Officer Giddings conducted an investigation and arrested the man for grand theft, prowling, possession of a controlled substance and burglary tools. Inside the man’s backpack was an assortment of bolt cutters, cable cutters, and bicycle parts. It was clear the man was a professional bicycle thief. The video clearly caught him in the act. His mistake was he came back a couple days later to do it again; however, this time he was caught and arrested.
On October 11, Officer Rice took a report from a lady who had her office and car keys stolen by two unknown men. The suspects took them from the counter as she was opening her business for the day. She called police; however, officers could not find them. A few hours later as the woman was sitting in her business she saw the man return and get into her car parked directly in 4 Police Department Progress Report October 2014
Front of her business. The man used her stolen keys. She quickly sprang into action and ran outside. She got into her car and begged the man not to take her car. The man threatened her and she screamed for help. The suspect panicked and got out of her car. A Good Samaritan answered the call for help and tried to stop the suspect. The suspect took a swing at him and kicked the suspect. The suspect ran off and the Good Samaritan followed him and called 911. Officers Rice and Giddings were in the area. Officer Giddings saw the same lady from earlier who told him what occurred. Officer Giddings relayed the information and Officer Rice saw the suspect. Officer Rice arrested the suspect. This was a case where the community and the police came together in order to get a violent offender off the streets and behind bars. The suspect was arrested and charged with robbery and carjacking. Throughout this period Officer Ingles remained vigilant enforcing a zero tolerance policy for open containers and people urinating in public. Officer Ingles has responded to the recent complaints from the public regarding an influx of transients drinking and harassing the public in the south end of town. Office Ingles regularly patrols the area and has cited numerous individuals breaking the law for these types of violations and is taking a zero tolerance enforcement method to try and help solve it.
TEAM FIVE
Team Five conducted 249 security checks, 40 walking assignments in residential neighborhoods, 36 walking stops, stopped14 suspicious vehicle stops, 232 car stops for traffic violations, made 21 arrests, wrote 20 moving citations, wrote 22 parking citations, and wrote 11 field interviews.
On September 20 Officer Abogado was dispatched to the Novartis parking garage. Novartis security reported a car blocking the entrance to their parking garage. The driver appeared to be passed out in the car. Officer Abogado arrived and contacted the driver. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and alcoholic beverages were found in the car. Officer Abogado administered field sobriety tests to the driver. The driver failed the test and he was placed under arrest for DUI and was transported to jail.
On October 2 Officer Malec made a traffic enforcement stop on a car for an unsafe lane change. Officer Malec contacted the driver and noticed signs of intoxication. Officer Malec had the driver performed several field sobriety tests and the driver failed. Officer Malec placed the driver under arrest for DUI and was transported to jail.
On October 2 Officer Burruel made a traffic enforcement stop on a car for expired registration. Officer Burruel contacted the driver and discovered the driver was on probation with a search clause. A search of the driver and car was conducted. There was a passenger in the car. A search of the car revealed narcotics and drug paraphernalia where the passenger was sitting. The passenger was arrested for the illegal drug possession and was transported to jail.
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On October 15, Officers Rojas and Abogado were dispatched to an auto burglary report at the parking lot of Black Bear Diner. They met with the victim and he notified the officers he was able to track his IPAD via GPS. The victim updated Officers on the location of his IPAD. Assisting Officers stopped two subjects who were in the area of where the IPAD was being traced to. The subjects also possessed items that resemble the victim’s reported loss. The victim was transported to where the subjects were detained and identified the property the subjects possessed as his items stolen from his car. The victim’s IPAD was also recovered and the two subjects were placed under arrest for possession of stolen property and were transported to jail.
On October16 Officer Malec was in the Point Emery parking lot. Officer Malec ran a computer check on a Chevrolet. The Chevrolet was a reported stolen car out of Livermore Police. A few minutes later, two subjects entered the Chevrolet. Officer Malec conducted a high risk stop on the Chevrolet. The subjects were detained and the car was confirmed still outstanding with Livermore Police. The driver of the car was placed under arrest. Prior to towing the car, an inventory search of the car was conducted and illegal drugs were located next to the driver seat. The driver was arrested for the stolen car possession and illegal drug possession.
On October 18 Officer Burruel was conducting a security check of the Oaks Card Club parking lot. Officer Burruel located a car which had a felony want on it. San Francisco Police placed a felony alert on the car because it had been involved in a string of robberies in their city. Assisting units conducted an investigation and were able to locate the two subjects associated to the car inside the Oaks Club. The two subjects were detained and identified. After being identified the subjects were released. The car was towed for evidence on the request of San Francisco Police.
TRAFFIC
The Section conducted 9 security checks of numerous locations, 5 traffic enforcement or citations for infractions or misdemeanors, issued 379 parking citations, investigated 5 Traffic Collision (Reports), towed or impounded 3 vehicles, and completed 15 written reports.
On September 22, CVS employees reported that a theft suspect was fighting with employees. Officers Costello, Foley and Sergeant Hannon responded to the area. A witness flagged Sergeant Hannon down and advised him that the suspect boarded a southbound 72 AC Transit bus. Sergeant Hannon caught up to the bus and saw a possible suspect exit in the 3200 block of San Pablo Avenue. Sergeant Hannon detained that suspect. Officer Costello arrived with the witness/employee who positively identified the suspect to be the person who fought in attempt to flee with the loss. The suspect uttered spontaneous statements that gave the officers reason to believe the man was in need of emergency psychiatric evaluation. That man was transported to John George for care.
6 Police Department Progress Report October 2014 Count of Parties by Type Total
Bicyclist 4 Driver 51 Parked Veh 4 Pedestrian 1 Total 60
Traffic Collisions by Primary Collision Factor 2014 September October Total (VC Section Not 0 1 1 Entered) Other Improper 0 3 3 Driving Unknown 0 1 1 Driving on 0 1 1 Sidewalk Red arrow, entering 0 1 1 intersection when unsafe Ped's right of way 0 1 1 in crosswalk Fail to yield R/O/W 0 1 1 after stop sign Fail to yield R/O/W 0 1 1 at yield sign Fail to yield R/O/W 0 2 2 from priv prop Req or Prohibited 0 2 2 Turn Unsafe left turn 0 1 1
Unsafe lane change 1 1 2
Unsafe Turn 1 1 2 Unsafe Speed 3 4 7 Unsafe pass on 1 0 1 right or shoulder Unsafe Reversing 01 2 3 Total 7 24 31
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
On October 30, Crime Analyst Robinson, Sergeant Bosetti and Sergeant Dauer met with Bay Street merchants at their annual holiday preparation meeting. Analyst Robinson discussed recent crime trends including the increase in burglaries from vehicles. Sergeant Bosetti discussed recent crime trends including “shoulder surfing” at ATMs, credit card fraud and thefts and provided advice on crime prevention and stressed the importance of calling the police right away to report crimes and then notifying Bay Street Security. Sergeant Dauer discussed personal safety and training programs the police department makes available to the merchants.
Also on October 30 Crime Analyst Robinson joined PST Heredia and Sergeant Dauer in handing out Halloween treat bags to students at Anna Yates School during the school’s annual Harvest Festival.
Records and Communications Section
For the month of October, 35 criminal and 17 traffic subpoenas were processed. The Records and Communications section recorded a total of 2896 events. The officers completed 530 reports, 206 were crime reports, 1 missing persons, and 9 driving under the influence, 28 traffic collision reports, and another 279 supplemental reports.
The Section reports district one generated 270 calls for service and 584 events of officer self- initiated activity resulting in 854 total events, district two generated 458 calls for service and 943 events of officer self-initiated activity resulting in 1401 total events. There were 250 calls for service outside the City and 391 officer self-initiated events for a total of 641. Calls outside the City would include calls on the City’s border and the freeway
Criminal Investigation Services The Criminal Investigation Section received and investigated 257 new cases. The CIS presented 145 of these cases to the District Attorney’s Office (DA) for review and charging. The DA’s Office charged 88 of the cases and elected not to charge 13 of the cases due to uncooperative victims or In the Interest of Justice. The rest of these cases remain open as the detective’s follow- up on leads or will closed the cases due too no further active investigative leads.
Detective White and Crime Analyst Robinson were able to identify theft suspects from the Kay Jewelers case. Analyst Robinson contacted Oakland’s Crime Analysis to see if they had any robberies from jewelry stores. Analyst Robinson shared information about our grand theft from Kay Jewelers and Oakland’s Crime Analysis gave Robinson the names of their suspects. Detective White will be following up to conduct a photo line-up with the witnesses.
Detective Krimsky has been assisting Detective Mayorga in identifying and developing intelligence on two auto burglary suspects. The suspects were photographed by a witness at one 8 Police Department Progress Report October 2014 of our retail stores committing the crime. Detective Krimsky also assisted Detective Mayorga with the ongoing investigation of the shooting that occurred on 47th Street. However the victims are not able to identify the suspects and there are no current investigative leads.
Detective Goodfellow investigated a Bank of America “Shoulder Surfer” and was able to identify the suspect and wrote an arrest warrant and arrested the suspect. Detective Goodfellow took the case to the DA and the suspect pled guilty to the crime.
Sergeant Bosetti attended a week long Narcotics and Specialized Unit Supervisor Training course. Sergeant Bosetti also attended a one day training course on Asset Forfeitures where he learned how valuable Asset Forfeitures can assist the department.
Administrative Services Section
PST Heredia fingerprinted 13 individuals for Live Scan and six individuals for ink prints. In addition, PST Heredia processed 50 card room and taxi permits. Of those applicants, 9 were new employees of the Oaks Card Club and/or taxi drivers. The remaining applicants were renewals.
During the month of October, PST Heredia updated the Taxi Fleet Management Application for the upcoming year. The new applications were mailed to current taxi companies.
Ken James Chief of Police
9 Date: November 14, 2014 To: Sabrina Landreth, City Manager From: Public Works Department Subject: October, 2014 Progress Report
1. Capital Improvements
Public Works has attached the Capital Improvement Spreadsheet that outlines the progress of all Capital Projects. Staff will continue to provide a narrative for those projects which necessitate more detail.
2. Environmental Programs
Stormwater Program:
EP staff attended the New Development, Policy, and Management meetings at ACCWP, which were focused largely on efforts to help shape the MRP 2.0 to be most effective and implementable.
EP staff attended the PCB working group of ACCWP and researched areas of potential in Emeryville for further PCB remediation.
EP staff worked with WC3 and the Building Department to streamline the C3 permit plan check process, adding a file storage area, stamps specific to the program, and an agreed-upon work flow.
EP staff reviewed and commented on plans for Hyatt Place’s C3 compliance.
EP staff produced a staff report for Council addressing the problems with billing for ongoing C3 inspections.
Energy Program:
EP staff attended an EBEW Planning Committee meeting.
EP staff worked with Stopwaste to plan potential energy efficiency assistance outreach to commercial properties.
EP staff worked with Quest and internal staff to access and investigate the City Hall HVAC software.
Ped-Bike Program:
EP staffed the monthly BPAC meeting on October 6th, which included presentations about Christie Ave Park expansion and Sherwin Williams projects.
EP staff made a site visit to Bay Street to evaluate potential sites for and discuss grant funding for bike electronic lockers and worked with Kevin Laven on taking over both the 2014 and 2015 efforts.
EP staff wrote a staff report on traffic calming experiments at Horton Street for discussion at the November 18th Council meeting.
EP staff researched and ordered speed capture signs for use as part of the Horton Street traffic calming efforts.
Transit/Transportation/Alternative Fuels:
EP staff participated in a Workplace Charging webinar hosted by the Energy Center
Recycling, Composting and Waste:
- Franchised Hauler Agreement and Issues:
EP staff hosted the October monthly Franchise meeting at which the following topics were discussed: GIS and GPS system for locating and listing all City Cans collected by WMAC; missed collection reporting and resolution; public education leaflets for multi-family organics collection implementation; annual reporting requirements.
EP staff assisted 2 WMAC customers with correction of errors, code enforcement and other Customer Service issues.
Residential Sector:
EP staff continued coordination with WMAC and a consultant for new organics collection implementation at Emery Bay Village and Pacific Park Plaza.
EP staff assisted Christie Ave. Commons to resolve ongoing service issues with WMAC.
EP staff assisted two different Watergate residents in elimination of early morning noise, generated at Trader Vic’s.
Commercial Sector:
EP staff conducted one Green Business inspection for stormwater and waste best management practices.
EP staff attended a Green Business Steering Committee meeting.
EP staff delivered sorting containers to Broken Rack and Grocery Outlet.
Construction and Demolition:
EP staff approved 9 “pre” Waste Management Plans (WMPs) and 8 “post” WMPs.
Public Education/Outreach:
EP staff worked with WMAC graphic designer and outreach coordinator to design new leaflets for use with kitchen pails in the implementation of MRO Phase II at multi-family properties.
StopWaste:
EP staff attended a monthly Stopwaste TAC meeting, where Cal Recycle representatives were present to hear feedback regarding their annual report requirements.
EP staff completed and submitted Stopwaste’s annual Measure D report.
Cal Recycle:
EP staff participated in a Stopwaste TAC meeting with Cal Recycle.
Trash Plan Checks:
EP staff reviewed plans for and/or and provided technical guidance related to disposal stations, enclosures and collection for 4 projects.
Climate Action Plan:
EP staff attended a training on SEEC’s ClearPath software, which is the new CAP tracking software in use by ICLEI.
Green Streets:
EP staff finalized the contract for the City-wide tree inventory and sent a separate contract for emergency tree maintenance to the City Attorney for comment
Hazardous Materials:
EP staff developed and circulated EOA’s contract for the SPCC plan for Fire Station 2.
Site Closures:
EP staff continued extensive file searches for files related to the Emery Village and Fire Station sites on San Pablo Avenue.
EP staff sent a contract for OTG’s work on these sites to the City Attorney for comments.
Events:
EP staff conducted outreach, providing materials and free waste and stormwater related giveaways at the Make a Difference Day event at the ECOG Community Garden on 48th St.
EP staff provided receptacles/station for recyclables and compostables at the employee lunch.
Professional Trainings, Meetings, Workshops:
EP staff attended a one-day conference, “Zero Food Waste Forum”, about food waste, and hosted representatives from 5 Emeryville businesses through our sponsorship of this event, funded by WMACs Public Education fund.
EP staff attended two trainings: C3 Inspection training and an Innovations in Municipal Maintenance workshop.
EP staff participated in a webinar entitled Water/Energy Saving Programs at the Local Level, hosted by LGC
EP staff completed AB1825 training for supervisors
Code Enforcement:
EP staff responded to a customer complaint that Black Bear diner was using Styrofoam, a banned food-ware to-go material in the City of Emeryville. Staff notified company and franchise owner and followed up to find compliant, fiber-based food-ware in use.
EP staff responded to a resident complaint that Denny’s had posted a sign on a post at their business, a violation of the City Public-right-of- Way sign ordinance. Staff notified restaurant staff and found sign taken down upon re-inspection a couple days later.
EP staff enforced the solid waste ordinance (bins in street and on sidewalk) in response to a complaint by one business about their neighbor.
Sign Permitting (Public Right of Way):
EP staff received and approved one application for 2 new public-right- of-way signs for Off-the-Grid at the Public Market.
Website: EP staff updated Public Works website pages related to sewer management, Consent Decree, stormwater public education and other Environmental Programs.
3. Operations and Facilities Highlights:
Operations and Facilities Highlights:
‐ See-Click-Fix Complaint Reporting Web Tool: In anticipation of implementing See-Click-Fix as a city web portal for reporting complaints, DPW Ops signed up as a participating member of S-C-F to gain working knowledge of the system including reply composition and feedback management.
‐ Bike Racks Installation: With only a few exceptions, all of the 68 public bike racks furnished to the City were installed by the grant deadline of October 4th. Good cooperation and participation by businesses and property owners were a key part of the successful program.
‐ Community Gardens: A major drainage improvement was completed at the 59th Street Community Garden and assistance/finish work was provided for the opening of the new 48th Street Community garden.
‐ Rainfall Management: The seasonal drain inlet cleaning and street cleaning continues and the seasonal flood relief pump was installed on Powell St in anticipation of wet weather and to maintain conformance with NPDES stormwater requirements.
‐ Normal maintenance responsibilities were handled during the month.
‐ Public Works Department, Capital Improvement Program Project Tracking, Nov 14, 2014 City Council to CIP City Council Award City Council to Project Design Consultant Approves Plans Construction Accept Project Staff No. Project Name Comments Procurement PS&Eand Specifications Bid Opening Contract Construction as Complete Community Facilities
Staff is attending weekly project coordination MK 3 Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) meetings led by the School District na na na nana na
MK 4 Joseph Emery Park Skate Spot A, 2 OCT 12 T, SEPT 14 T, 18 Nov 14 T, DEC 14T, JAN 15 T, FEB 15 T, JULY15
Civic Center Garden Level Conf Rm and Architect is incorporating the building department's MK 12 Permit Counter Upgrade plan check comments into the plans. T, Summer 2015
13 Civic Center HVAC Staff is making isolated reparis to leaking pipes.
curently working on an investigation of what is causing RC 14 Civic Center Fire Sprinkler System Repair the corrosion of the pipes.
Architect working on conceptual design of facility . Corporation Yard Improvements and MK 15 Remediation consultant working with DTSC on Emergency Operations Center approval of WRAP T, MAR 2015 T, JUNE 2015
16 Davenport Mini Park Rehabilitation On hold until staffing is available
Working on General Specification Sections template MK 18 Peninsula Fire Station Rehab (Station 34) with conulting attorney A, March 2013 A, 1 July 14 T, 22 Oct 14T 2 Dec 14 T Jan 15 T June 15 Finalizing design so that is ready to begin construction MK 19 Senior Center Rehabilitation in May 15 A, Dec 11 T April 15 T May 15 T June 15
20 Shorebird Park Boardwalk Rehabilitation On hold until staffing is available
22 Halleck Beach Dog Park On hold until staffing is available
ACEHD requires these tank closure reports completed NH 23 Underground Tank Closures ASAP.
Big Daddy's Community Garden MK 25 installed new lighting and to repaired the entry gate Rehabilitation City Council to CIP City Council Award City Council to Project Design Consultant Approves Plans Construction Accept Project No. Project Name Comments Procurement PS&E and Specifications Bid Opening Contract Construction as Complete Completed an initial seismic assessment. Moving MK 27 Hollis Street Fire Station (Station 35) forward with procuring architect to prepare design to include an EOC upgrade T 7 OCT 14 Working to get a proposal from a Consultant to MK 28 Point Emery Shoreline Protection prepare Regualatory Permit applications Working with architect to prepare a conceptual desgn Temescal Creek Park Adeline Street MK 29 for the new entrance and the possible location of a Connection restroom Marina
40 Marina Park Improvements On hold until staffing is available
Pedestrian Bicycle First phase to be sidewalk adjacent to Artist Coop MK 41 Sidewalk Improvement Program using CDBG funds. Also, more saw cutting in residential areas. The City Council approved the conceptual design on MR 42 Christie Avenue Bay Trail - VRF Grant May 20, 2014. The Engineer is workin on the final design A, 21 Jan 14 T, 16Dec 14 T Feb 15
Emeryville Greenway - Stanford to Powell MR/AE 43 65% design complete. Working on final plans (Peladeau Park) T Spring 15 T Summer 15
Horton Street Experimental Traffic Calming City Council will be requested to give direction on MK 44 Measures what measures to experiment with in Nov. 2014 Working on getting Caltrans approval of an E76 that Safe Route to Schools - 43,45,47th St - MR/AE 45 will obligate the federal SR2S grant funds for SR2S Grant construction T Winter 15 T Spring 15
Safe Route to Transit - Star Intersection & MR 46 Construction has started 40th St - SRTT Grant A, 2 Oct 12 A, 1 April 14A, 20 May 14 A, 17 June 14 A 6 Oct 2014 T Feb 15 This project will comence once the City Council has 47 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Implementation ` approved a specific use for the project funds.
51 Video Detection Traffic Signal Enhancement On hold until staffing is available
Sewer Preparing plans and specifions for the FY 14/15 Rehab MR 61 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program project A, 5 Nov 13 A 16Sept 14T 9 Oct 14 T, 18 Nov 14 T Jan 15 T May 15 City Council to CIP City Council Award City Council to Project Design Consultant Approves Plans Construction Accept Project No. Project Name Comments Procurement PS&E and Specifications Bid Opening Contract Construction as Complete Streetscape System
62 40th Street Bridge-Paint Railing On hold until staffing is available
This project will proceed after a GIS inventory of all IT 64 City Wide Trash Recepticle Replacement recepticals has been completed Working with vendor to purchase sample LED retrofit Lumec Streetlight Pole Painting and LED MK 65 kits in order to perform a trial retrofit of an existing Retrofit streetlight
Storm Drain Cleaning and System Repair This project will proceed after storm drain inventrory 66 Program and CCTV Inspection is completed
67 Storm Drain Inventory and CCTV Inspection On hold until staffing is available
Will be working on GIS Street Tree Inventory this NH 68 Street Tree Program summer. Also, select tree trimming will be performed as needed.
Survey Monument and Benchmark Working on replacing the monuments on Park Ave at MK 69 Preservation Program Haven, Watts and Harlan Streets Transporation
72 Traffic Signal LED Relamping On hold until staffing is available
Annual Street Rehabilitation/Preventive Working on design (in‐house) for the rehab of Hollis MR 74 Maintenance Program Street north of Powell Street na Jun‐15
Powell Street Bridge Seal Coat and Joint 75 On hold until staffing is available Seal Replacement
76 Temescal Creek Bridge Seal Coat On hold until staffing is available Priority
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