CITY OF EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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1 CITY OF EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: November 1, 2016 TO: FROM: Carolyn Lehr, City Manager Charles S. Bryant, Community Development Director SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT OCTOBER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH The City Council approved the General Plan Amendment and the first reading of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project on October 18. Final passage of the PUD Ordinance is scheduled for November 1. The Council passed the first reading of a Fair Workweek ordinance establishing employee scheduling regulations for chain retail stores and fast food restaurants. Final passage is scheduled for November 1. The Council held a study session on short-term rentals and gave direction for preparation of an ordinance to regulate them. The Council approved the submittal of applications in response to the Alameda County Transportation Commission s call for project nominations for its 2018 Comprehensive Investment Plan. The Council approved artists for Phase IV of the Bus Shelter Temporary Public Art Program, as well as the purchase of two works from the 30 th Annual Emeryville Arts Exhibition. Sharon Wilchar was honored with a proclamation for her leadership in the arts during the past 30 years. The Planning Commission held a study session on PG&E s proposal to demolish Building G at 45 th and Hollis Streets and unanimously expressed lack of support for the project. Staff led a bicycle tour of Emeryville on October 11, focusing on brownfield redevelopment, for attendees at the Rail~Volution annual conference in San Francisco. Community Development staff coordinated with Police and Public Works to support Oakland s service-enriched homeless encampment pilot program at 35 th and Magnolia Streets. The Chief Building Official attended the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Annual Seminar in Rohnert Park, and Planning Division staff attended the annual conference of the American Planning Association California Chapter in Pasadena. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 1

2 CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEES CITY COUNCIL October 18 Short Term Rentals Study Session. The City Council held a study session on short term rentals and gave direction for preparation of an ordinance amending the Planning Regulations that limits short-term rentals to single-family detached houses, requires a permit, limits non-hosted rentals of entire units to no more than 90 days per year, and allows unlimited hosted room rentals. The ordinance is scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission on December 8, 2016 and by the City Council on January 17, Proclamation for Sharon Wilchar. The Mayor issued a proclamation on behalf of the City Council recognizing Sharon Wilchar s contributions to the Emeryville community and ongoing efforts as an artist and arts advocate on the occasion of the 30 th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition. ACTC Call For Project Nominations. The Council approved the submittal of applications in response to the Alameda County Transportation Commission s call for project nominations for its 2018 Comprehensive Investment Plan. In approving the applications, the Council adjusted the project priorities. (See discussion below under Economic Development and Housing Division Capital Projects.) Administrative Citations. The Council passed the second reading of an ordinance adding provisions to the Municipal Code for administrative citations and summary abatement, which will facilitate the abatement of building code and zoning violations. The ordinance will go into effect on November 17. Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. The Council unanimously approved a resolution applying the Environmental Impact Report to the Sherwin Williams project, a resolution amending the General Plan for the project, and the first reading of the ordinance establishing the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning and approving the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP). The Council s approval did not include any revisions to the Planning Commission s recommendations on September 22. The PUD ordinance is scheduled to come back for final passage at the November 1 meeting, and will then take effect on December 1. The project will redevelop the former Sherwin Williams paint factory site and an adjacent City-owned parcel, including reuse of an existing 74,000 square foot significant structure for office use, construction of five new buildings that will accommodate approximately 500 dwelling units and a minimum of 2,000 square feet of commercial/ retail space, and development of approximately three acres of public open space. Fair Workweek. The City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing employee scheduling regulations for chain retail stores and fast food restaurants. Among other elements, the ordinance requires two weeks advance posting of work schedules, predictability pay for changes to the posted schedule, premium pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked within 11 hours of the prior day s shift ( clopenings ), and the offer of additional October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 2

3 hours to existing part time employees before hiring new staff. The ordinance will be effective beginning July 1, Staff is finalizing the ordinance for a second reading on November 1. Economic Development Advisory Committee. The Council appointed Ruslana Golunova as the Small Business representative and Laurel Wagoner as the Business Representative of Any Size to serve on the EDAC from October 18, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and amended the Committee meeting frequency to every two months. Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program. The Council approved artists Mari Andrews, Sofia Cordova, Heather Deyling, Joseph Kosdrosky, Tatiana Mak, and Kevin Wickham, and alternate artists Kim Harrington and Christina Aguila for the Bus Shelter Temporary Art Program, Phase IV, and authorized the City Manager to execute agreements of up to $4,000 for each artist for final design of the art works. Annual Purchase Award. The City Council approved the purchase of both Valley Ford Ranch and Road by Paul Oikawa, as well as a piece from first alternate artist Yuzo Nakano s Hidden Locations series, for display at the Senior Center. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission considered the following items at its October 27 meeting: Grifols Signs. The Commission unanimously approved a Major Sign Permit for three illuminated wall signs and one commercial flag at 5350 Horton Street, with an added condition that the two signs near the top of the building on the north and south facades be turned off between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Four-Plex Expansion. The Commission held a second study session to review a proposal to expand an existing four-unit residential building at th Street by adding a third floor and turning two existing second floor 2-bedroom units into 3-bedroom units. The project was changed from the first study session held on August 25 by removing the previously proposed underground garage, eliminating the proposal to relocate the building forward on the lot, and providing new building material, architectural, and landscaping details. Some community members spoke in favor of the project while others raised concerns about impacts on neighborhood parking, and design compatibility with the rest of the neighborhood. The Planning Commission provided feedback on building design and materials, landscaping, and unit design. Demolition of PG&E Building G. The Commission held a study session to review a proposal to demolish a 17,000 square foot building located at the southwest corner of Hollis and 45 th Streets that is designated as a Significant Structure. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will be required because the project involves demolition of a building that is a contributor to a district that has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. One community member commented that the proposal to demolish the building had been reviewed by the Park Avenue District Advisory Committee several years ago and had been rejected. He also noted that PG&E had not reached out to the community and he felt that there was no support for the project. Two community members submitted letters in October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 3

4 opposition to the project. The Commission unanimously felt that, given the information provided, it was not possible to make the finding that the demolition of the structure was in the best interest of the public health, welfare, or safety and that a strong case for demolition had not been made. The Commission commented that PG&E had not taken adequate steps to maintain and secure the building and that Sherwin Williams s example of providing a security guard at all times was a good way to maintain a property that was not being actively used. The Commission felt that the proposal to retain a portion of the façade was not acceptable and would not prevent vagrancy, which was one of the reasons for demolition. It was commented that the cost of retrofit was not accurate and could be brought down. HOUSING COMMITTEE The Housing Committee met on October 5 to review the Sherwin Williams project and the Tenant Protection Ordinance. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE The PAC met October 6 at the annual art exhibition venue to review the recommended artists for inclusion in the 2016 Purchase Award and to make a recommendation on the approval of the Public Art Master Plan. The PAC will meet next on November 10 to make a recommendation on the receptions for the Purchase Award, Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) art installations, and the release of the Public Art Master Plan; development of the committee s work plan; and consideration of donations proposed for ECCL. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The EDAC held its regular meeting on October 19. Agenda items included a review of the draft Tenant Protection Ordinance, discussion of the approach to the Minimum Wage Annual Report, and updates to the economic development strategic plan and EDAC work plan. Discussion focused on the Tenant Protection Ordinance and Minimum Wage Annual Report, while the economic development strategic plan and work plan were held over to the EDAC s next regular meeting scheduled for January 18, Beginning in 2017, the EDAC will meet on a bi-monthly basis, on the third Wednesday of odd months. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE The DCC met on October 26 with representatives from the Planning, Building, and Economic Development and Housing divisions of the Community Development Department; the Public Works, Police, and Fire departments; the City Attorney s Office; and the City Manager s Office discussing the following projects: Marina Ferry. The Committee discussed a proposed charter ferry service that will run from the Emeryville Marina to San Francisco. It was noted that the service is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission; is allowed under the lease agreement between the City and the marina operator, Safe Harbor Marinas; and is consistent with the Marina Master Plan approved by the Planning Commission in The service will not be a public ferry, but will require advance reservations, similar to a charter fishing boat. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 4

5 Pelco Building Reuse. DCC members reviewed revised plans for reuse of the Pelco Building at 1550 Park Avenue for live-work and residential units. Concerns were raised regarding the feasibility of the proposed rear building, landscaping, and fire access. Additional information is needed regarding proposed changes along Halleck Street. In-N-Out Burger. The Committee reviewed a proposal to modify an existing Burger King at 5701 Christie Avenue into an In-N-Out Burger. The project requires a Minor Conditional Use Permit for expanding the building by 54 square feet, and a Minor Design Review Permit for exterior changes to the building and property. Additional information is needed regarding trash storage and pick-up, landscaping, and signage. Staff discussed ways to incorporate pedestrian improvements into the project, including pedestrian connectivity from Powell Street Plaza to Shellmound Street. Food Truck Court. The Committee reviewed proposed plans for a Temporary Use Permit to locate one to four food trucks in the parking lot of the former Doug s BBQ at 3600 San Pablo Avenue. Concerns were raised about the number of proposed food trucks due to site constraints, and the feasibility of late night operations due to lack of lighting. Four-Plex Expansion. The DCC reviewed revised plans for the expansion of an existing four-unit residential building at th Street and raised no major issues, but noted that trash enclosure details are needed. As noted above, the Planning Commission held a study session on the proposal at its October 27 meeting. Artistry Apartments. The Committee reviewed proposed plans for converting existing groundfloor common space into six residential units in this existing 261-unit rental project at th Street that was built in Concerns were raised about potential impacts to existing residents and the feasibility of the plan under the Fire and Building codes. YUZU Ramen & Broffee Sidewalk Café. DCC members reviewed proposed plans for a sidewalk café including outdoor tables, benches, and chairs, at th Street. No significant issues were raised. 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, and a key map shows the location of each project. Those projects that had significant staff activity in October are discussed below. Hyatt Place Hotel. Staff conducted an inspection for Final Certificate of Occupancy on October 19 and provided a punch list of items that need to be addressed prior to sign-off San Pablo Affordable Housing Project. Staff met with the applicant on October 6 and provided feedback on a variety of value engineering proposals for the project. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 5

6 Marketplace Parcel D (Theater Site). Staff signed off on the building permit application for this 223-unit apartment project on October 14. Sherwin Williams Mixed Use Project. As noted above, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the Sherwin Williams Planned Unit Development (PUD) on October 18. Second reading of the PUD ordinance is scheduled for November 1. EmeryStation West/Transit Center. On October 11, the Community Development Director and City Manager met with representatives of Wareham Development to discuss the development impact fees for the project. Wareham hopes to pull the building permit soon, and is considering requesting that the City Council approve a credit for the Transportation Facilities Impact Fee. Novartis/Grifols. On October 13, staff met with representatives of Novartis and Grifols to discuss potential modifications to the Chiron Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Development Agreement (DA). Novartis and Grifols each occupy a portion of the Chiron PUD area, and each proposes development that differs from the PUD, which will require modifications to both the PUD and the DA. The process for modifying these approvals was discussed. Novartis and Grifols representatives indicated that they would further develop their plans and return to staff with proposed modifications to the PUD and DA. 6-Unit Townhomes, Doyle Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to demolish four existing legal residential units and two existing illegal residential units, and to build six new residential condominiums, was submitted on March 8. This project requires a Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval because it involves the demolition of residential units. The project was reviewed by the Planning Commission at study sessions held on April 28 and August 25, and is scheduled for a November 1 City Council study session. Ocean View Townhomes, 1270 Ocean Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application for four new units on a lot that currently has one unit was submitted on May 2. This project requires a Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval because it involves the demolition of a residential unit. A Planning Commission study session is tentatively scheduled for January 26, Rug Depot Redesign, 4045 Horton Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to modify an existing commercial space into two medium-sized retail stores and interior parking was submitted on June 29. A Planning Commission study session was held on August 25; a second study session is tentatively scheduled for December 8. Four-Plex Expansion, th Street. A Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to add square footage to an existing four unit building, turning two 2-bedroom units into 3- bedroom units by adding a third floor, was submitted on July 5. A Planning Commission study session was held on August 25, and, as noted above, a second study session was held on October 27. A Planning Commission public hearing is tentatively scheduled for December 8. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 6

7 PG&E Tree Removal. On August 11, PG&E submitted an application for a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Commission to remove 30 street trees as part of their Community Pipeline Safety Initiative, which calls for the removal of trees that are too close to gas transmission lines. On August 12, staff sent a Notice of Incomplete to the applicant. The City s Arborist has prepared an evaluation of the trees proposed to be removed, including their values. The Tree Removal Permit is scheduled for consideration at the December 8 Planning Commission meeting. Mobilitie Cellular Facilities. Applications were received on August 8 for cellular facilities on Powell Street and Horton Street. The Powell Street facility would consist of new antennas on an existing City street light between I-80 and Christie Avenue, and is scheduled for consideration at the Planning Commission s December 8 meeting. The Horton Street facility would be a new 75- foot tall wooden utility pole just south of 53 rd Street. Upon further review, staff determined that the proposed pole is not permitted in this zoning district, and sent a notice to the applicant indicating that the application was rejected. PG&E Building G Demolition. As noted above, on October 27 the Planning Commission held a study session on PG&E s proposal to demolish Building G, a former laboratory building at 4245 Hollis Street that is now vacant. The proposal includes retention of a portion of the Hollis Street building façade and construction of a new wrought iron fence around the site, which would serve as an expansion of surface storage of PG&E transformers and other electrical equipment. The building is designated as a Significant Structure in the Planning Regulations, and is also a contributor to a historic district that has been determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, its demolition will require approval by the City Council and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, because, under the California Environmental Quality Act, demolition of a historic property is considered an unavoidable adverse impact. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City staff were given a tour of the entire PG&E facility, including Building G, on October 4. ADMINISTRATIVE CASES AND ACTIVITIES Conditional Use Permit In-N-Out Burgers, 5701 Christie Avenue. A Minor Conditional Use Permit and Design Review application to add 54 square feet of building area and for exterior changes and a revised site plan for a new In-N-Out Burgers at an existing Burger King restaurant was submitted on September 20 (pending). Design Review Home Depot Tool Rental Center Expansion, 3838 Hollis Street. A Minor Design Review application for exterior changes was submitted on April 16, 2015 (pending). Plum Annex, 4070 Hubbard Street. A Minor Design Review application for exterior changes was submitted on June 18, 2015 (pending). East BayBridge Corner Stores and Plaza, 3889 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Design Review application for exterior modifications and additional landscaping was submitted on July 7, 2015 (pending). October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 7

8 Bridgecourt Apartment Trellis, th Street. A Minor Design Review application to add a trellis to the south side of the building was submitted on January 21 (pending). Liquid Sugar Courtyard Revision, th Street. A Minor Design Review application for landscaping changes and new fencing in an existing courtyard was submitted on May 2 (pending). Los Moles Restaurant, th Street. A Minor Design Review application for exterior modifications and signage was submitted on September 29 (pending). KFC Façade Revision, 4501 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Design Review application to modify the existing façade of a fast-food restaurant was submitted on October 11 (pending). Signs Orange Theory Fitness, 6005 Shellmound Street. A Minor Sign Permit for one illuminated wall sign was approved on October 19. Ashley Homestore, 3839 Emery Street. A Minor Sign Permit for one illuminated wall sign and tower signs was approved on October 26. Starbucks Logo at Pak N Save, 3889 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Sign Permit for one illuminated logo sign was approved on October 31. KFC Signs, 4501 San Pablo Avenue. A Minor Sign Permit application for refurbishing existing signs and adding new signs was submitted on August 29 (pending). Sidewalk Cafes/Parklets Doyle Street Parklet, 5515 Doyle Street. A Sidewalk Café Permit application for a parklet in front of the Doyle Street Café was submitted on May 27 (pending). YUZU Ramen and Broffee, th Street. A Sidewalk Café Permit application for a sidewalk café was submitted on October 19 (pending). Temporary Use Permits Food Truck Court, 3600 San Pablo Avenue. A Temporary Use Permit application to locate multiple food trucks in the Doug s BBQ parking lot was submitted on October 14 (pending). Secondary Units Secondary Unit, st Street. A Zoning Compliance Review application for a secondary unit was approved on October 27. Secondary Unit, 5502 Beaudry Street. A Zoning Compliance Review application for a secondary unit was submitted on September 30 (pending). October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 8

9 Subdivisions Commercial Condominiums, 1555 Park Avenue. A subdivision permit application for commercial condominiums was submitted on September 30, 2013 (pending). ADVANCED PLANNING PROJECTS Short-Term Rentals. As noted above, the City Council held a study session on Short-Term Rentals on October 18. Following the study session, staff began developing an ordinance in response to the Council s direction. Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Amendments. As previously reported, this ordinance was introduced by the City Council on September 6 and passed on September 20; it took effect 30 days later on October 20. To implement the new ordinance, staff developed spreadsheets for applicants to use. 40 th /San Pablo Bus Hub Improvements. Staff met with AC Transit on October 3 and internally on October 17 to define the project and then prepared an application for the Alameda County Transportation Commission s 2018 Comprehensive Investment Plan. Local Area Formation Commission Information. Staff sent responses to the Alameda County Local Area Formation Commission s questions. Emeryville Maps. Staff suggested edits to a map for the Emeryville Emergency Operations Center and updated a map for a brochure on Emeryville. Sign Regulations. Staff met internally on October 5 to discuss potential amendments to the City s sign regulations, in anticipation of a future Planning Commission study session. Cannabis Regulations. Staff met internally on October 17 to discuss potential regulation of the sale, distribution, and production of medical cannabis, to also include recreational cannabis if Proposition 64 passes on November 8. BUILDING DIVISION Permit, Inspection, and Plan Check Activity and Public Contacts The attached tables summarize the fourth month of fiscal year for building permit and inspection activity. Following is a summary of the Building Division s permit, inspection, and plan check activity and public contacts in October: Permits Issued: 77 Total Valuation: About $5.1 million Fees Collected: About $180,000 Inspections: 2,159 Major projects: 512 (24%) Other: 1,647 (76%) - ACFD Fire inspections: 63 (Various inspections, may include Building inspection support) October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 9

10 Fast Track Plan Check: - Same day: 9 applications - Within 2 weeks: 20 applications - ACFD Plan check: 53 applications - Expedited requests: 1 (plan review comments or permit approval within 3-5 days) Public Contacts and Inquiries: - Counter contacts: Telephone inquiries: 71 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. (TCOs issued in February, June, and July 2015.) Hyatt Place Hotel 175-room hotel at 5700 Bay Street. (TCO pending) Doyle Street Lofts 5532 Doyle Street; demolition and replacement of two residential units. LePort Schools 1450 and rd Street; private pre-k through 1 st grade school. (TCO issued on March 11; final signoff granted on September 1; CO pending) Stanford Health Center 5800 Hollis Street; 82,900 square feet of tenant improvements in EmeryStation Greenway building. (CO anticipated in November.) The Intersection Mixed Use Project (Maz site) 3800 San Pablo Avenue; 105 residential units, 21,000 square feet of retail. Six-alarm fire on July 6, 2016 destroyed residential wood frame superstructure; developer plans to rebuild. The Building Division approved plans for repairs of the garage structure and podium on September 27. Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Phase IA (EMME Apartments) 64 th and Christie; 190 residential units. (TCOs granted March 3 and March 13, 2015.) Ocean Avenue Townhomes 1276 Ocean Avenue; 5 townhouses. Third floors were added without benefit of permits to Units 3 and 4. Applicant was directed to remove the third floor of Unit 3 and legalize the third floor of Unit 4 before occupancy can be issued for any units in this project. Revised plans for work without permits were submitted on May 13, th and Adeline Residential Project 3900 Adeline Street; 101 rental apartments, 1,000 square feet of retail, two levels of parking. (TCO for 48 units in Phase 1 granted December 31, 2015; TCO for 35 units in Phase 2 granted March 21, 2016; TCO for 18 units in Phase 3 granted April 15, 2016.) Building permit for repairs to fire-damaged windows and siding issued October 27, Papermill Park 1330 Stanford Avenue; new park and parking lot. (Final inspections pending.) Marketplace Parcel C new 62 nd and Shellmound Streets; 30,000 square foot New Seasons grocery store and parking structure; foundation and superstructure permits issued. EmeryStation Emeryville Transit Center 5959 Horton Street; 250,000 square feet of office/lab and retail space, and Amtrak bus bays, in 165-foot high-rise; displacement drilled piles permit issued. Building permit approved and ready-to-issue on September 13. Heritage Square Garage 6121 Hollis Street; demolish existing parking lot, grading and excavation. Building permit issued on September 16. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 10

11 Construction is also proceeding on the following major construction defect repair project: Bridgecourt Apartments and th Street. Completion anticipated in November. Anticipated Major Development Projects The Building Division anticipates new development projects in fiscal years including: 3706 San Pablo Avenue redevelopment of the former Golden Gate Lock and Key site for affordable housing. Grading, remedial site work completed. Marketplace, Shellmound Site (Parcel A) Shellmound Street at railroad pedestrian bridge; 167 residential units, 14,000 square feet of retail space. Marketplace Parcel B (Garage Building) Shellmound Street north of Parcel A; 22,280 square feet of retail space and 300 parking spaces. Marketplace, Theater Site (Parcel D) Shellmound/new 63 rd /new Market Drive/64 th ; 223 residential units. Building permit application submitted November 13, Demolition permit for UA Theater issued on December 22, Grading permit and site demolition permit application submitted on February 18, 2016, approved April 15, 2016, and ready to issue. Anton Evolve ( Nady Site ) 6701 Shellmound Street; redevelopment of former industrial site for 186 rental housing units. 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, alternate materials and methods requests, project scheduling issues, expected fees, and other major building concerns Powell Street, 16 th floor, Suite 1625 spec tenant improvements, demolition and construction of one suite, new walls, doors, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. AT&T 6363 Christie Avenue; remove and replace antennas, relocate a sector and add on roof of parking structure. Kiosk Shellmound Street; spec tenant improvements, new finishes, equipment, new wall. Granja Eatery 5959 Shellmound Street; tenant improvements, new walls, doors, equipment for new restaurant in existing shell and outdoor fixed seating. Orange Theory 6005 Shellmound Street, #190; tenant improvements. Anton Emeryville (Nady Site) 6701 Shellmound Street; install temporary soil vapor extraction system including vacuum pump, motor and emission control vessels. Counter Culture Coffee th Street; add second roasting machine to existing coffee processing facility. Pacific Law Partners 2000 Powell Street, #950; tenant improvements non-load bearing walls, glazing, new millwork and finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. MedAmerica 2100 Powell Street, 7 th and 9 th floors; tenant improvements. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 11

12 Nova Bay Pharmaceuticals 2000 Powell Street, #1150; tenant improvements including five new offices, lighting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finishes. 7 Captain Drive, C402 install sink, relocate elect panel and install duplex receptacles Harlan Street add new kitchen and remodel existing bathroom. PCHA 6121 Hollis Street, #800; install pulmonary booth equip in existing exam room, associated medical gas cylinder tanks. SPCC 2000 Powell Street, #830; tenant improvements; demolition and construction of non-load bearing walls, millwork and finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Stanford Health Ortho 6121 Hollis Street, #300; tenant improvements, Phase 3. Tubemogul rd Street, #3; demolition of interior non-structural element Adeline Street repair fire damage work, replace windows, siding, waterproofing envelope on 39 th Street frontage. 4 Anchor Drive, F230 kitchen and bath remodel, remove two pony walls Horton St, # 714 bathroom remodel: replace shower tile surround and valve, toilet and one ceiling light. Ashley Home 3839 Emery Street, #300, tenant improvements, Phase 2. Powell Street Plaza 5795 Christie Avenue, replace 37 existing light fixture heads in parking lot and replace (head only) with LED Christie Avenue, #1103 PG&E electrical meter reactivation Powell Street, #470 furnish and install four hardwire connections to electrical power poles. Levi's Remote Stock Room 5673B Bay Street, Building D; remove all drops and plug four outlets Park Avenue Private Sewer Lateral (PSL); replace two 4" diameter laterals, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), trenchless. Construction Meetings Construction meetings (weekly) and site visits were held in October for the following projects: Marketplace Redevelopment Phase 1A (EMME Apartments) 64 th Street and Christie Avenue; 190 residential rental units in five-story building. Marketplace Parcel C new 62 nd and Shellmound Streets; 30,000 square foot New Seasons grocery store and parking structure; grading, superstructure. EmeryStation Emeryville Transit Center 5959 Horton Street; 250,000 square feet of office/lab and retail space, and Amtrak bus bays, in 165-foot high-rise. (Permit for production piles issued.) Heritage Square Garage 6121 Hollis Street; 7-level parking structure, 3,600 square feet of commercial space. Hyatt Place Hotel 175-room hotel at 5700 Bay Street. Stanford Health Center 5800 Hollis Street; 82,900 square feet of tenant improvements in EmeryStation Greenway building. Public Market 5959 Shellmound Street; storefront and site improvements. Grifols Project Horizon 5350 Horton Street; refurbish waste neutralization pit, electrical and piping replacement. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 12

13 The Intersection ( Maz Building ) 3800 San Pablo Avenue; renovation of existing commercial building for 17,158 square feet of retail use and construction of new 75, 105- unit residential apartment and parking structure. 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: 28 sub permit types (finals for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, etc.) Code Enforcement/Graffiti Abatement The following cases were handled by the Chief Building Official in October: 3 general code enforcement cases, correspondence for abatement purposes. 32 telephone contacts, relating to code enforcement process and complaint status. Customer Feedback Questionnaire For the month of October one questionnaires was received, indicating positive and excellent in all categories, including customer service levels, staff knowledge, improvements needed, and how the City of Emeryville s counter services compare with other jurisdictions. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Employee Scheduling/Fair Workweek. Staff continued to conduct outreach to the affected business community, visiting store managers to discuss scheduling practices and the proposed Fair Workweek Ordinance. As noted above, on October 18 the City Council passed the first reading of the ordinance, and final passage is scheduled for November 1. The ordinance will take effect on July 1, Minimum Wage. During the month of October, staff answered 10 inquiries regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance via telephone and . No new complaints were filed. One case is pending which staff is investigating. Staff continues to answer questions and inquiries regarding the implementation of the Ordinance. An updated version of the Minimum Wage Posters was mailed out to all businesses this month, which reflects an update to the Paid Sick Leave requirements. In addition, staff continued to work on the minimum wage annual report with the help of Mills College, who were engaged to conduct an impact study of Emeryville businesses. Further information is available at Wage-Ordinance. Business Outreach. Staff conducted two welcome to Emeryville calls to new businesses and one broker interview regarding available properties. Staff also responded to inquiries from three businesses interested in locating in Emeryville. Staff attended CRB s open house celebrating the establishment of their new Emeryville Office. CRB is an architectural and engineering consulting firm specializing in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, CRB has 13 offices across the U.S. as well as international offices in Basel, Switzerland October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 13

14 and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Staff also met with the president of the Suspender Factory of San Francisco to tour their Emeryville plant, which is believed to be the only such manufacturer in the United States. Staff met with company personnel to explore possible solutions to financial difficulties caused by increasing labor costs. While no solutions are readily apparent, staff will continue to research the matter and work with the company in hopes of retaining manufacturing jobs in Emeryville and the Bay Area region. 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 19 to review the status of various economic development projects and programs. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Residential Tenant Protections and Services. On May 5, 2015 the City Council directed staff to prepare a proposed just cause eviction and harassment ordinance; the concept was reviewed by the Housing Committee on October 7, A City Council study session was held on June 7. Staff is now working with outside counsel to develop a draft ordinance. As noted above, the draft ordinance was reviewed by the Housing Committee on October 5 and by the Economic Development Advisory Committee on October 19. It is scheduled for first reading by the City Council on November Adeline Project. Staff worked with the developer to market the five very low income and seven moderate income units. So far, eight applicants have been approved by City staff; however, only six of the affordable units have been rented. As previously reported, there were over 2,300 applicants for these 12 units; of these, 1,553 were determined to be eligible for the lottery, which was held on April San Pablo Avenue. Staff is working on developing a Request for Proposals for a low income senior housing project on the former site of the temporary Recreation Center San Pablo Avenue. The project was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits in June. A building permit application was submitted on September 26. Staff is working with the developer to close the remaining funding gap so that construction can start in December. Staff met internally on October 11 to discuss the funding situation. A development loan and amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement are scheduled to be considered by the City Council on November 15. Marketplace Housing Development. Staff is working with the developers to negotiate an affordability agreement and to identify the affordable units. Rehabilitation Projects. Alameda County is working with a homeowner to develop rehab specifications for his home. Homeless. Staff continues to work with North County jurisdictions and the County on coordinated efforts regarding people experiencing homelessness. The contract with Berkeley Food and Housing continues to provide services for homeless outreach and case management, October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 14

15 including outreaching to homeless during inclement weather. Staff is coordinating with Fire, Police and Community Services to identify and locate people experiencing homelessness in our community and to engage them in an effort to provide harm reduction services and start the process of finding permanent housing solutions. Staff is working with Alameda County and the North Alameda County jurisdictions to open a winter shelter in November. On November 1, the City Council is scheduled to consider a memorandum of understanding between Emeryville and Oakland for the operation of a winter shelter in the City of Oakland for the accommodation of up to 75 persons for the period November 14, 2016 through April 17, On October 14, staff met with the Public Works and Police Departments to respond to the City of Oakland homeless encampment plan at 35 th and Magnolia Streets, adjacent to the Emeryville border. It was agreed that Public Works would provide enhanced litter pick-up and Police would provide enhance patrols in the area of Emeryville adjacent to the encampment. BMR Inspections. Staff conducted one Below Market Rate unit (BMR) inspection. Housing Notification. Staff added 110 people to the Housing Notification List. Housing Developers. Staff spoke to one market rate housing developer and one affordable housing developer interested in developing housing in Emeryville. Public Information. Staff fielded 15 calls and s regarding housing search, 10 calls and s regarding landlord/tenant issues, and three walk-ins with housing related issues. First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) and Below Market Rate (BMR) Ownership Programs: One BMR unit was sold at the Emeryville Warehouse Lofts, 1500 Park Avenue. Three BMR units are currently for sale, one at the Terraces, one in the Vacant Housing Project, and one at Glashaus. Applicant approval for the unit at the Terraces is imminent. This is an Owner Occupancy Violator living in the Philippines who has given a relative Power of Attorney to complete the sale. The unit in the Vacant Housing Project has been listed but no offer has been selected yet; an application for Capital Improvement Credits is pending. The unit at Glashaus will be listed in early November. One BMR homeowner at the Terraces died, and staff continues to work with the City Attorney s Office on options, as the family does not want to file probate due to the decedent s debts. This will likely be a short sale, and has OHAP and CalHOME loans. The City Council has approved funding to purchase the unit at auction, although the auction date is not yet known. Subordinations: one subordination application was completed in October and six are pending. Owner Occupancy Waivers: two waivers are currently in place, one at City Limits due to BMR owners who are divorcing, and that has been renewed for six months; and one at Liquid Sugar due to a BMR owner caring for a sick relative, and that was extended for a year including approval to lease out the unit. Staff responded to over 150 general inquiries via telephone and from current and potential program participants, lenders, real estate agents, title companies, etc. Work continued on revising a suite of program documents including guidelines, applications, and internal procedures. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 15

16 CAPITAL PROJECTS Grant Management. In October, Staff continued accounts receivable activities and reporting for capital project grants including: Safe Routes to School: Staff is providing compliance documents for Federal reimbursement for initial construction costs. Transit Center and Adjacent Plaza: Staff sought and received a 20-month extension from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding of $4.2 million. The CTC heard the item at their October 20 meeting in San Jose with the Economic Development and Housing Manager and Wareham Development staff attending. Greenway Powell to Stanford: Staff prepared the bid approval report for City Council consideration on November 15. Christie Avenue Bay Trail Extension: Staff prepared a retention invoice and the final report for closeout of the grant, including multimodal counts solicited by Public Works staff. Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Joint Call. As noted above, on October 18 the City Council approved the submittal of six applications to the Alameda County Transportation Commission in response to the 2018 Comprehensive Investment Plan (2018 CIP) Call for Project Nominations, which was due on October 31. Staff requested $500,000 per year for the General Benefit portion of the Emery Go-Round operations for a total of $2.5 million over five years, with additional project requests of $3.2 million, for a grand total of $5.7 million. In some cases, requests were reduced to ensure that match requirements were met or leveraging could be competitively demonstrated. In approving the applications, the City Council adjusted the ranking of the projects, as follows: 1. Emery Go-Round Operating Expenses: $2.5 million 2. North Hollis Paid Parking Program: $1.1 million 3. Greenway Safety Crossings: $265, Frontage Road Bay Trail Upgrades: $200, th Street and San Pablo Avenue Transit Hub Bus Shelters: $1 million 6. Powell Street Bridge Widening Scoping: $20,000 of a $5.2 million project Staff did not submit the Powell Street Bridge Widening for scoping as staff resources were too constrained to prepare the application with outdated and incomplete information. Staff will submit an application in two years, after commissioning the scoping work using local funds, when we will have a far stronger application for the project, with an expedited schedule. Staff anticipates that ACTC will be funding $2 million for the South Bayfront Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge and is managing the $54 million Ashby Interchange such that, in addition to the projects above, Measure BB is already supporting transportation enhancements in Emeryville. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Public Art Master Plan. As noted above, the draft of the Public Art Master Plan was reviewed by the Public Art Committee on October 6, and recommended for City Council approval with minor modifications. It is scheduled for consideration of adoption by the City Council on November 15. A release of the plan is expected to be conducted in concert with the Emeryville October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 16

17 Center of Community Life (ECCL) public art opening ceremony. For more information, see the Public Art Master Plan website at: Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) Public Art. Artist Paul Vexler is expected to install his sculpture over Thanksgiving and Madeline Weiner will install her sculptures in the week prior or after. Ms. Weiner is working with library staff to commission titles for the books that are part of her sculptures. Both artists are being invited to a reception for their works and release of the Public Art Master Plan, which is expected to be scheduled in December or January. Sign of the Times. Artist Seyed Alavi plans to install 20 new images on existing utility boxes and relocation of the remaining five pieces. Preparation includes the existing vinyl cutouts being removed and the boxes repainted. Finding painters able to address the removal has proven difficult with widely differing bids. Staff commissioned a test (paid on a time and materials basis) to conduct removal and repainting on one box, prior to contracting for the full project. Then new vinyl images will be applied and an anti-graffiti coating will cover the vinyl cutouts and the paint. Shellmound Powell Street Bridge Public Art/Shellmound District Public Art Plan. As previously reported, R&R Studios revised proposal for the Shellmound Powell Street Bridge Public Art Project and the completed Shellmound District Public Art Plan were approved by the City Council on September 20. R&R Studios has been asked to prepare a mock-up of the new art work as part of Design Development. Installation is expected by summer Bus Shelter Phase IV Temporary Art Program. As noted above, the City Council approved the Public Art Committee s recommendation for six new artists on October 18. The six artists/artist teams are Kevin Wickham and Ernst Small, Mari Andrews, Sofia Cordova, Heather Deyling, Joseph Kosdrosky, and Tatiana Mak, and alternate artists include Kim Harrington and Christina Aguila. Kevin Wickham and Ernst Small s work will be installed in January 2017 followed by the work of Mari Andrews. The remaining artists are submitting proposals for final images, and, after review, will be submitting work by June 2017 for the next installation Purchase Award. The 2016 Emeryville Celebration of the Arts Purchase Award Selection Panel reviewed site opportunities at City Hall, ECCL and the Senior Center for installation of the 2016 Purchase Award and made recommendations to the PAC on October 7 of pieces to be purchased from the annual art show. The PAC considered and approved the Panel s recommendation that evening. As noted above, on October 18, the City Council approved the PAC s recommendation to buy Valley Ford Ranch and Road by Emeryville artist Paul Oikawa for installation at the Senior Center, and added an artwork in the same series as the recommended Hidden Location in Yellow by Yuzo Nakano. Mr. Nakano shared several images for consideration and staff is arranging for the purchase of Location-in-Unknown Circle #3. Acquisition, site selection, installation, commission of plaques, and planning for a reception are under way with the date of the reception yet to be determined but planned for mid-december. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 17

18 BROWNFIELDS Rail~Volution Mobile Workshop. On October 11, staff assisted Ignacio Dayrit, former Emeryville Community and Economic Development Coordinator, who is now with the Center for Creative Land Recycling, in conducting a bicycle tour of brownfield and other development in Emeryville for attendees at the Rail~Volution conference in San Francisco. The tour included stops at the Emery Go-Round shelter at the MacArthur BART station, Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL), Emeryville Greenway, Doyle Hollis Park, Amtrak Station/Public Market, public art at the Civic Center, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the San Pablo/ Adeline intersection. ADMINISTRATION/OTHER California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Conference. The Chief Building Official attended the CACEO Annual Seminar held October in Rohnert Park. Courses of training included dealing with foreclosures and abatements which addressed vacant, neglected properties that attract nuisance activity, crime and reduced property values and suggested creative tools for Code Enforcement Officials for abatement in most cases. Other courses attended were: California Building and Property Maintenance Codes for Code Enforcement Officers. This class covered topics on the use of the California Building Code, State housing laws and property maintenance codes. How the codes should be administered, the adoption of these statues, as well as legal authority on the use of these codes were discussed. Discussions also included input from several Chief Building Officials attending the training as relates to enforcement, comparisons of State housing laws versus the Uniform Housing Code, the intent of property maintenance codes and the California Property Maintenance Code which is also now law. Receivership Abatement Program. This course placed emphasis on the administration work necessary to support a successful receivership petition. The course demonstrated why in many instances receivership is the only remedy that can be used to abate violations while preserving housing for the community. Strategic Leadership for Supervisors, Managers and Aspiring Team Leaders. This class focused on the vision and foresight needed to develop a culture of leadership for any local jurisdiction along with a greater understanding of the qualities required to lead staff members. The class reviewed management s role in planning, organizing, leading and directing an organization including leadership techniques, skills and styles and allowed participants to discuss the differences between management and leadership. Other topics included working in teams, problem solving and decision making, development of the organizational mission, vision and values and understanding organizational behaviors. Sovereign Citizenship and the Fourth Amendment. This course included discussion of how the fourth amendment works and what a code enforcement officer may or may not do on private property when enforcing government laws and codes, and how to deal with Constitutionalists, or Sovereign Citizens and the tactics they will employ if their property is entered. October 2016 Progress Report Community Development Department 18