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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/12/06 Item 21CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~,~,~ CITY OF CHU[AVISTA December 6, 2011 Item Zl ITEM TITLE: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND WORK PLAN PERTAINING TO THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CVRC) AND RECOMMENDATION ON THE ELIMINATION OF THE CVRC AND CREATION OF A NEW ADVISORY BODY TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR WESTERN CHULA VISTA REVITALIZATION SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE / DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECT REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO ^X SUMMARY On August 4, 2011, the City Council directed staff to work with the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC) to prepare and submit a workplan, to define its responsibilities and outline a strategy for implementation of those responsibilities. This report presents a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities and a strategic workplan, based on the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan, for the creation of a new Western Chula Vista Revitalization Advisory Commission. The report also outlines the steps necessary to dissolve the CVRC corporate entity, if the City Council should choose to do so. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that this activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal consists of a governmental organizational activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Council take action as it deems necessary. 21-1 December 6, 2011, Item ~[_ Page 2 of 6 BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation voted on November 10, 2011, to recommend approval of the work plan. DISCUSSION At the Joint Council/CVRC Workshop of August 4, 2011, Council approved the following motion: (1) Refer the issue of the appropriate roles, responsibilities and structure of the CVRC to the CVRC for their further analysis and recommendation, including the proposal by Council Member Aguilar (Attachment 1), with the addition of a work plan outline and strategy, with the direction to report back to the Council with a recommendation within 100 days; and (2) Council direction to staff to prepare and present for City Council, concurrent with the CVRC recommendation, the actions necessary to dissolve the CVRC as a corporation in its current form, and perhaps to reconstitute the CVRC as outlined by Councilmember Aguilar. Following the August 4~' Council Workshop, the CVRC Directors and staff immediately began addressing the tasks as outlined in the City Council resolution. The Board met on August 11, August 25 and September 22. At these meetings the Board determined the following: • The non-profit corporation status is not necessary to carry out their proposed roles and responsibilities. However, the non-profit corporate status does not preclude the proposed roles and responsibilities. • An advisory commission may be an appropriate alternative that can oversee the revitalization efforts for all of western Chula Vista. • Roles and responsibilities for a future advisory commission should follow those identified in this report. • The role of a new advisory commission is to implement the goals and vision of the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan as outlined in the strategic work plan described later in this staff report. Non-Profit Status The Directors believe. that the non-profit status of the Corporation could provide a benefit to the City Council, but only if the Directors are given the tools and resources necessary to carry out the by-laws of the Corporation. The Directors recognize that the ability of the City to provide the necessary resources to carry out the original intent of the CVRC are likely not available. Furthermore, the Directors believe that without those resources there is no need for the CVRC to be anon-profit board at this time. However, even though corporate status may not be necessary to implement the recommended roles, responsibilities and work plan, the Directors believe the non-profit corporation itself is a valuable City asset. The City .already has incurred the expense and expended the time necessary to form the corporation and obtain tax-exempt status from the federal Internal Revenue Service. The costs of maintaining the corporate status are minimal. As a result, the 21-2 December 6, 2011, Item '~-~ Page 3 of 6 Directors suggest that the City Council consider maintaining the corporate form to preserve the corporation as an asset, establishing the roles and responsibilities as recommended, and making minor changes to the municipal code and CVRC by-laws to implement the Board's recommended new roles and responsibilities. If at some time in the future the City Council wanted to utilize the corporate status in a different manner, it would be free to do so without having to form a new corporation; however, depending upon how a future Council may want to utilize the corporation's status, minor changes to the municipal code and CVRC by-laws may again have to occur. Regardless of entity status, the proposed advisory commission could fulfill the recommended functions either as a corporation or an advisory commission. Roles and Responsibilities In response to Council direction, the Directors prepared a comprehensive list of proposed Roles and Responsibilities (Attachment 2). In reviewing the completed list, the Directors discussed and agreed that there was a need in Chula Vista for the assets, knowledge and experience they provide. However, two obstacles were identified that could impact the successful implementation of the proposed new roles and responsibilities of the members: (1) the current status of the CVRC as adecision-making body and (2) the current focus on development solely within the limits of the redevelopment project area. Going forward, the Directors recommend that the CVRC take on more of an advisory role that is focused less on reviewing redevelopment projects within the project areas, and more on coordinating and advocating revitalization of the entire west side. Removing the role as decision makers would allow the Board to be more proactive in the community and to be more of an advocate for the needs of individual neighborhoods. Expanding the scope of review to the entire western side of the City provides a more comprehensive approach to planning for change and improving the quality of life west of Interstate 805. Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan During the joint workshop between the Council and the .CVRC, the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan (WCVRP), was referenced several times by various Councilmembers who indicated a familiarity and comfort-level with the Plan. The CVRC Directors, some of whom had joined the Board fairly recently, were only somewhat familiar with the plan and requested a presentation at a future workshop. On August 11, 2011, Mr. Sandoval presented the WCVRP, explaining that it represents the basic cornerstones for a strategic approach to achieving quality neighborhoods in western Chula Vista. The concept was derived in part from previous studies and plans, such as the General Plan Update (2005), the Montgomery Area Report (2006), a white paper from 2006 entitled, "Western Chula Vista Revitalization," the Urban Core Specific Plan (2007), and other planning efforts. It was Mr. Sandoval's intention that the plan concepts would be more fully developed with input from staff and local representatives from the community, and eventually be implemented to improve community appearance, services and infrastructure in the City's western neighborhoods. In learning more about the plan, the Directors agreed that the Western Chula Vista Revitalization plan lays the groundwork for a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to reinvestment in Western Chula Vista. 21-3 December 6, 201 1, Item Page 4 of 6 City Activities At the Board's request, staff compiled a list of current City activities in Western Chula Vista (Attachment 3). Although not comprehensive, this list was broad and included: Infrastructure Projects; Plans, Studies and Agreements; Community Services; Programs; Facilities, and Events. In reviewing and discussing the items on this list, the Directors realized that the City is making significant efforts to address the needs of its western neighborhoods. However, the individual departments' efforts could be more effectively coordinated. Since funding is limited, the Board recognized that coordinating and leveraging these City activities could stretch limited resources and potentially increase their positive impact on the western communities. Advisory Board A `big picture' view of what is being accomplished and what resources are available to western Chula Vista could enhance the City's efforts. The Directors believe that a Western Chula Vista Revitalization Advisory Commission could help the City preserve its unique western communities by researching available resources, meeting and coordinating with stakeholders, and making recommendations to Council. In this manner, the City can invest its funds and direct its efforts more effectively to achieve comprehensive neighborhood improvements. The Directors believe that a comprehensive review of and outreach to the entire western portion of Chula Vista is critical to laying the path to future growth and improved quality of life. Strategic Workplan /Implementation Plan The CVRC Board developed a draft workplan by which the new advisory commission could function. The basic tenets of the workplan they developed build on the four cornerstones of the Western Chula Vista Revitalization Plan. • Improve Public Trust • Strengthen our Neighborhoods • Grow/ Improve Commercial and Mixed-use Areas • Encourage Quality Communities Improve Public Trust In order to improve public trust, the Directors propose an outreach campaign, identifying a list of recognized community groups; establishing regular annual meetings with these groups to open lines of communication; listening to and collecting information about what these groups want for their community; and sharing information about potential, planned and operational programs to help improve western Chula Vista. They believe that by being responsive to community concerns, they will be able to help improve the public's trust. Strengthen our Neighborhoods Western Chula Vista has a large number of single-family neighborhoods, which are aging and outdated. The Board believes that offering homeowners the appropriate tools, such as neighborhood design guidelines (for additions, granny flats, curb appeal, etc.), as well as a loan program to help fund the improvements, would go a long way to strengthen the existing housing stock, improve the aesthetics, and build community pride. Similar programs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Baltimore, 21-4 December 6, 2011, Item Z~ Page 5 of 6 Maryland have been successful and provide great case studies for Chula Vista to follow. The Board has reviewed the list of public infrastructure projects proposed and underway in western Chula Vista. While the list is extensive, it is not focused in any one area, and the City is oftentimes not recognized for the efforts it is making. The Directors see a need for coordination of these public benefit projects, and they would like to create a strategy for implementation that maximizes the benefits of these infrastructure improvements. The strategy will be developed with benchmark tools for measuring the results. Grow/ Improve Commercial and Mixed-use Areas Taking a comprehensive look at neighborhood strengthening, the proposed neighborhood design guidelines may also be extended to include neighborhood commercial districts. Many of the older west-side neighborhoods have small commercial districts within walking, biking or a short drive's distance. The Board believes it makes sense to look at these communities as a whole: the residential and commercial are interdependent. The Board sees the pending approval and initial development of the Bayfront as a catalyst for significant change in western Chula Vista. The Directors have identified opportunities in west-side commercial corridors such as Third Avenue, Broadway, E and H Streets, and Main Street. Ensuring that future growth along these corridors is compatible with the surrounding residential areas that surround them is critical. Encourage Quality Communities By accomplishing the first three tasks, the Board believes that the fourth will come to fruition. The Board would provide a source and synthesis of information for resource utilization, and development information for all of western Chula Vista. It would offer: o Funding sources for private and public improvements o A public forum for City staff, developers and the community to communicate o Design guidelines for residential and commercial o Early input on projects In developing this plan, the Directors realized that the perspective, experience and expertise they bring to the table are the skills necessary to implement the plan. They believe that their range of experience in terms of financing structure, economic development, and marketability of programs and projects would distinguish this body and make it a valuable asset to Chula Vista's decision-makers. Dissolution of CVRC Based upon the Attorney General's a "General Guide for Dissolving a California Nonprofit Corporation," the following steps are required for dissolving the CVRC: 1. Vote by nonprofit board or majority of corporation's membership to dissolve and prepare certificate of election to wind up and dissolve (if applicable) and/or a certificate of dissolution 21-5 December 6, 201 1, Item `~ 1 Page 6 of 6 2. File final State tax return and verify current status with Franchise Tax Board 3. Obtain Dissolution Waiver from the Attorney General's Office before disposing of any remaining assets 4. Submit Final Notice of Submission to the Secretary of State's Office 5. Submit Final Notice of Submission to the Attorney General's Office DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no current fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of this decision. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT The ongoing fiscal impact to the City's General Fund is not known at this time; however, a new commission will require staff support which could result in the use of general fund revenues for staff time and materials. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Council Action -August 4, 2011 Attachment 2: Western Chula Vista Advisory Commission -Roles and Responsibilities Attachment 3: Infrastructure and Planning Activities in Western Chula Vista Prepared by: Janice Kluth, Senior Project Coordinator, Development Services, Redevelopment Division 21-6 ATTACHMENT 1-Council Action (August 4, 2011)* ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to accept the substitute motion as set forth by City Attorney Googins to refer the issue of the appropriate roles, responsibilities and structure of the CVRC to the CVRC for further analysis and recommendation, including the proposal by Councilmember Aguilar, with the addition of a work plan outline and strategy, with the direction to report back to the Council with a recommendation within 100 days; and Council direction to staff to prepare and present for City Council, concurrent with the CVRC recommendation, the actions necessary to dissolve the CVRC as a corporation in its current form, and perhaps to reconstitute the CVRC as outlined by Councilmember Aguilar. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. *The language in this motion is a draft and has not yet been approved by Council. 21-7 Attachment -2- Western Chula Vista Advisory Commission Roles and Responsibilities REDEVELOPMENT The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation reviews various redevelopment opportunities with the objective of eliminating blight, producing diversity in employment and housing, promoting a healthy community rich in arts and culture, encouraging private investment and stimulating tax revenue for the City. The CVRC also performs tasks related to advancing affordable housing goals to ensure housing availability for persons of all income levels, household sizes and needs. Redevelopment • Evaluate/recommend and coordinate implementation agreements to OPAs/DDAs • Oversee agreement implementation and enforcement of developer obligations • Review and recommend to the Redevelopment Agency on Redevelopment Plan amendments • Monitor and recommend to the Redevelopment Agency on the Five-Year implementation Plan and mid-term review Affordable Housing • Provide guidance and support on tasks related to advancing affordable housing goals to ensure housing availability for persons of all income levels, household sizes and needs; set affordable housing priorities and annual goals • Oversee all aspects related to the construction and preservation of affordable housing including: o Establishment of guidelines and policies o Review site due diligence and make recommendations on acquisition o Oversee the Issuance of Request for Qualifications/Proposals and participate on the developer selection process o Monitoring compliance with California Community Redevelopment Law o Validation of developer proformas o Oversight of agreement implementation • Pursue all other available funding sources with which to leverage Agency funds • Monitor the density bonus program • Monitor affordable unit production and compare with 5-Year implementation Plan goals • Ensure compliance with California Redevelopment Law and Fair Housing Laws • Collaborate on design issues for new infill affordable housing projects Economic Development • Coordinate the creation of economic development policies/strategy for redevelopment activities and oversee their implementation in cooperation with the City and other economic development organizations 21-8 Attachment -2- • Monitor policies and programs for effectiveness _ • Oversee the facade improvement program, including providing facade improvement grants • Implement programs to create quality jobs General • Participate in community outreach and attend neighborhood and stakeholder meetings • Maintain positive working relationships with the Mayor's Office, City Councilmembers, other local and state agencies, and professional organizations • Meet with other local and regional agencies to plan projects of city-wide or regional significance • Review market research to evaluate projects PLANNING • Review and provide recommendations on updates to the Urban Core Specific Plan and other Specific Plans located within the Redevelopment Project Area (i.e. Auto Park, Palomar Gateway and Gateway) • Review design studies for new public improvement projects in redevelopment areas PUBLIC WORKS • Recommend potential public works projects for incorporation into the annual Agency capital improvement project budget FINANCE & ACCOUNTING The CVRC performs various accounting and financial functions pertaining to the Redevelopment Agency • Make recommendations on the encumbering funds for Agency obligations • Monitor actual expenditures to established budgets • Review developer proformas • Assist in developer negotiations • Annually review outstanding-notes receivable (55 notes) for compliance with terms of the note on prior completed projects • Monitor lease and rental agreements for Agency owned sites • Establish various policies and procedures regarding governance, purchasing, contracting and fiscal MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS The CVRC performs tasks relative to the following areas: public relations, community outreach, media relations, public meetings, and economic development initiatives 2 21-9 Attachment -2- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all local media (print, TV, radio, web) Public Speaking- Serve as liaison to key community organizations, business groups and constituent groups and city council members/staff regarding projects and redevelopment topics Economic Development Efforts -Collaborate with Redevelopment Division, South County EDC, City Economic Development Division, etc. This includes meetings with prospective businesses, commercial brokers, creation of marketing materials, advertising and incentive programs, incubators, etc. 21-10 Attachment -3- Infrastructure and Planning Activities in Western Chula Vista September 8, 209 9 Programs • Business Improvement Grant Program • Neighborhood Revitalization Program • Cilantro to Stores Program • Utility Box Painting Program • Employment Retention Programs -workshops, cultural programs, and educational presentations on a wide variety of topics (Including homeownership and foreclosure, small business start-up, health, job search, resume writing and. job interview strategies, etc. (Library) • Youth Action Council - acity-chartered youth advisory group and service club • Literacy Programs o Summer Reading Program for youth -over 2000 registered in 2011. Includes programs, prizes and recognition for books read. (Library) o Reading improvement clubs, programs and activities for afterschool hours o Book discussion group (Library} Plans and Studies and Agreements • Bay Front Master Plan o Finance Agreement with Port of San Diego o Memorandum of Understanding with Port of San Diego o Owner Participation Agreement with Pacifica o Bayfront parks o Coastal Commission Process o SDG&E Substation Relocation Project • Palomar Gateway Specific Area Plan o Palomar Gateway mobility study • Otay River Sub Area Master Plan • Park master plan (with a boatload of west side goodies) • Bay Front Development Impact Fee ("BFDIF") • Asset management of City infrastructure • Climate adaptation strategies -shade trees and sea level rise • Updated Central Commercial zone to allow mixed use by right (where designated by GP} • Rezoned parcels along Broadway from CT to CC to allow mixed use per GP • Updated City's Design Manual to add design guidelines Mixed Use Development • Very early design stage of Main Street Streetscape Plan • Numerous development projects in process 21-11 Attachment -3- Infrastructure Projects • Highway Safety Improvement Program For Major Intersections (hsip15203(025)) • Traffic Signal modifications to improve safety at approximately 10 of 31 intersections • Northeast corner of the intersection of North Fourth Avenue and Brisbane Street • North Fourth Avenue widening -Northbound lane to State Route 54 eastbound on-ramp. • Harbor Side Elementary pedestrian improvements • Install pedestrian safety improvements, including ADA ramps, new curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Industrial (Moss to Naples) and S/W along Moss east of Jefferson and along Crested Butte east of Jefferson to provide safer routes to Harborside Elementary School. • Third Avenue Streetscape Improvements ("H" Street TO "F" Avenue) Integrate revitalization efforts w/ a comprehensive street improvement program. St improvements include "bulb out" traffic calming measures at pedestrian street crossings; enhance streetscape-new median landscaping, st trees, lighting, furnishings & community gateway features, expand bicycle parking, relocate transit stops & new transit shelters. • Industrial Blvd Bike Lane and pedestrian improvements • Constructing a bike lane on both sides of Industrial Blvd between Palomar St and Naples Stand constructing curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side of Industrial Blvd. • Eucalyptus Park right-of-way & accessibility improvements • Naples Street Assessment District Improvements • Sidewalk installation on Naples Street between Third Avenue to Alpine Avenue. Assessment District • Elm Avenue assessment district improvements • Sidewalk installation on Elm Avenue between Naples Street to Oxford Street. Assessment District Improvements • C Street sewer improvements • Replace approximately 900 feet of 10" VCP on C Street from Fifth to Fourth Avenue. -Southbound Broadway from Arizona to Moss St.- • North Fifth Avenue sewer improvements between "C" Street /end of Fifth Avenue • Remove and Replace a 12" VCP sewer pipe with a 12" PVC sewer pipe to correct sags and improve flow. • Sidewalk installation along Naples Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue • Construction of missing infrastructure along south side of 500 block of Naples Street, in the City of Chula Vista. • Oxford Street sewer improvements between Industrial and Broadway • Upsize the existing pipe from 12" to15" to meet City design standards 1,220 LF of sewer main. • Traffic signal installation at Hilltop Dr /Oxford dr • Installation of new traffic signal and ADA pedestrian ramps and cross gutter. 2 21-12 Attachment -3- • Sidewalk installation -south & west of Hilltop Drive and "F" Street • Add one sidewalk on the south side of Hilltop Dr. and curb, gutter, sidewalk on the west side of Hilltop from "F" to the south. • Moss Street sewer improvements at railroad crossing. • Jack/Bore under railroad crossing and upsize existing sewer main. • Sewer improvements on Colorado Avenue between J Street and K Street • Project involves the replacement of approximately 1,313 feet of 15 inch VCP with an 18-inch pipe to meet City design standards. Location at Colorado Street between "K" and "J" Street. • Industrial Blvd sewer improvements b/w Main and Anita St • Enhanced traffic calming crosswalk improvements at vicinity of Montgomery Elementary School. • Includes construction of bulb-outs, curb ramps, crosswalks ,refuge islands, overhead lightning, beacons, & pedestrian signal buttons • Oxford Street -Broadway to Fifth Avenue • Preliminary Engineering for sidewalk installation on local collector street • South Broadway improvements, Main Street to southern city limits • Construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, drainage facilities, bike lanes, and pavement replacement in Broadway, between Main Street and the southerly City limits. • Industrial Blvd between Moss and K Street sewer improvements • Upsize existing pipe from 15" to 18" to meet City design standards. 2650 LF of sewer main. • Moss Street sidewalk installation • Preliminary Engineering for sidewalk installation on local collector street • Palomar Street sidewalk installation • Installation of PCC sidewalk and ADA curb ramps from Fourth to Orange Avenue. Scope also included excavation, grading, removal of existing improvements, relocation/adjusting of utility boxes, and traffic control. • Naples Street sidewalk installation • Preliminary Engineering for sidewalk installation on local collector street. Location from Broadway to Third Avenue. • Oxford Street sidewalk improvements between Third Avenue and Alpine Avenue -Assessment District to install sidewalk improvements on Oxford Street • Second Avenue improvements-Naples Street to Palomar Street -This Project entails full street and sidewalk improvements as part of Western Chula Vista infrastructure Improvements Program, Castle Park Neighborhood Revitalization Program • Main Street sewer improvements between Third Avenue and Fresno Avenue - Installation of approximately 40' of 12" PVC and the installation of maximum of 2 manholes for flow diversion from Main St line • Castle Park area storm water treatment • Sidewalk Safety Program - I Street sidewalk improvements -Installation 850 LF of PCC sidewalk, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps and driveway approaches, 21-13 Attachment -3- and upgrade existing pedestrian ramps to current ADA Standards. North side of I Street between First Avenue and Hilltop Drive • Lauderbach Elementary School pedestrian improvements • At the intersection of Orsett Stand Fourth Ave. Install traffic calming features, school zone signs, curb bulb outs, striping, and pedestrian signal, improve sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveways, ramps, and pavement. • Bayshore Bikeway Segment 7 & 8 -Construct bike path west of Bay Boulevard from H Street to Palomar Street Library Park • Ballpark at SDG&E easement west of Hilltop • Castle Park neighborhood Revitalization Program • Extension of H Street from I-5 west to Marina parkway • Bike lanes on Broadway • Bike lanes on Industrial • Palomar @ I-805 Direct access route for BRT • ADA ramps in the state Right of way -Second Ave under the SR54 • Upgrading the streetlights throughout Western CV with LED Community Services (Chula Vista Public Libraries) • Computer Access o Free public access computers o Free wi-fi o Computer instruction in group and one-on-one setting • Literacy o Assistance with information and reading needs in English and Spanish o Adult literacy and reading improvement tutoring. Individual and group instruction and practice with volunteer tutors. o Outreach to schools, school visits, library skill training, book talks, reading encouragement, promotion of library activities o Community outreach to Boys and Girls Clubs, senior centers, Head Start programs o Adult Literacy Book club o After school homework help, provided by college and high school volunteers o After school tutoring for grades 2 - 3, grant funded project, focusing on Title I schools with pre-and post testing o Pre-literacy and early literacy story time activates held weekly. Includes baby and parent interactive storytimes. General o Citizenship classes o Passport services o Community volunteer service opportunities 4 21-14 Attachment -3- Facilities • Freely available auditorium, meeting rooms, and conference rooms for use by neighborhood groups, organizations, and small businesses • 12-seat computer lab available for classes or training • Chula Vista Heritage Museum, featuring an annual rotating exhibit and volunteer docent tours • Local history room and archives • Story time rooms for noise mitigation • Comfortable seating with views of courtyards, gardens, fireplace, and park • Individual study rooms for quiet study and group work • Copy machines and microfilm/fiche reader/printers • Art gallery with rotating displays Veteran Wing center with counseling area and exhibit case Cafe areas for social get-togethers • Used bookstores run by the Friends of the Library Public Safety o General Patrol^Staffing -The Police Department routinely deploys about three times the number of officers west of the I-805 as that east of the I-805. o Additional Police Staffing -Additionally our Street Team, a 7-member proactive crime suppression team, spends the majority of their time patrolling the streets west of the I-805. o National Night-Out Event - On August 2nd the Police Department hosted a large community event in recognition of National Night Out-Against Crime. The purpose of the event was to bring the community together to meet one another, and to get to know their police department. An estimated 1,500 people attended the event. o Community Forums -The Police Department held at least one community forum at Chula Vista High School, educating the public about the growing problem of Human Trafficking. o Neighborhood Watch -The Police Department helps coordinate the activities of 25 Neighborhood Watch groups west of the I-805. This includes about three new groups that started this year alone. o Apartment Safety Project -Partnering with landlords and tenants of complexes of 8-units or more with higher-than-average police calls to improve quality of life, safety. Most of the complexes in this grant project are in the western half of the city. The project includes surveying residents for public safety concerns and managers for management practices; meeting one-one-one with managers and providing best practices for managing a safe multi-housing community and information on police calls, calls types and units with repeat calls for disorder; offering safety assessments (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design); and providing residents with tips on preventing crime. 5 21-15 Attachment -3- o Hotels & Motels -The Police Department continues to work closely with area hotels and motels to ensure they meet the city's public safety performance standard. 6 21-1 6