Meeting Date: 05/17/2011 Page 1 Agenda Item #VIII.A. CITY OF LAKEPORT City Council Lakeport Redevelopment Agency City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District STAFF REPORT RE: CALED Professional Advisory Service Report MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011 SUBMITTED BY: Richard Knoll, CDD/Redevelopment Agency Director PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/BOARD:The City Council is being asked to consider and accept the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Professional Advisory Service (PAS) Report. BACKGROUND: *See "Overview" section on the attached report. DISCUSSION: The CALED PAS Report contains background, observations, and 14 specific recommendations on Pages 3 through 5. The report points out several positive actions that have been accomplished over the years in Lakeport, including the City's Business Loan Program, retention of Mendocino College and the new Courthouse project. The report also discusses an apparent disconnect between the community and businesses and the City and businesses. It should be noted that some of the r ecommendations that were made are alre ady being worked on, including an online version of the City's vacant commercial land inventory, the City's improvement of its economic base, such as the streetscape project and City staff (City Manager and the CommunityDevelopment Director) going out to meet with businesses. OPTIONS: Accept the CALED PAS Report as submitted or modify and amend with a request to revise and final. FISCAL IMPACT: None$Account Number: Comments:SUGGESTED MOTIONS: Motion to accept the CALED PAS Report on the City of Lakeport (December 13-14, 2010). Attachments: CALED PAS Report
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Lakeport Redevelopment AgencyCity of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
STAFF REPORT
RE: CALED Professional Advisory Service Report MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011
SUBMITTED BY: Richard Knoll, CDD/Redevelopment Agency Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item
WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to consider and accept the California Association for Local EconomicDevelopment (CALED) Professional Advisory Service (PAS) Report.
BACKGROUND:
*See "Overview" section on the attached report.
DISCUSSION:
The CALED PAS Report contains background, observations, and 14 specific recommendations on Pages 3through 5.
The report points out several positive actions that have been accomplished over the years in Lakeport,including the City's Business Loan Program, retention of Mendocino College and the new Courthouseproject.
The report also discusses an apparent disconnect between the community and businesses and the City and
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Observations
The City staff has done a tremendous job at providing economic development support services
and resources to businesses. They have taken the appropriate attitude and response to
economic development opportunities. These successes include but are not limited to:
a) Retaining the community college campus. lt was not clear that the college would build
its campus in Lakeport. Superior customer service and support to the college secured
the campus for the community. This is a solid example of "business retention" success.
This campus will provide ongoing education and business services that can greatly assistlocal businesses. This also represents capital investments and payroll expenditures
injected into the communitY.
b) Retaining the County Court. lt was not clear that the new County Courthouse would be
located in Lakeport. Superior customer service and support provided during the location
decision-making process help secure the Courts for the community. This is a solid
example of "business retention" success. This also represents capital investments and
payroll expenditures injected into the community.
c) The City has one of the most active CDBG lending programs the PAS team members
have come across in all of their experience. lt is certainly among the top lending
programs amongst all the Cities in California. These CDBG programs provide at-risk
capitalto fill a gap between conventional commercial lenders and the needs of
entrepreneurs whose success provides public benefit to the community.
d) Those individuals we spoke with who had recent experiences working with the City's
permitting and inspection services reported good experiences. City staff is friendly and
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emphasize might include kayaking, bird watching, biking, walking, and any number of potential
festival themes. Lakeport is at the edges of the Bay Area and much of the remainder of the
United States is frozen during winter months. Lakeport is a temperate climate with year-roundopportunities for the bay area and potentially the nation.
We have described disconnect between the City and the Businesses. The City economic
development requires a public relations/ communications plan which informs the community of
its accomplishments. These accomplishments span the spectrum between examples of the high
quality of service provided at the City offices to the major accomplishments in the continuous
building of Lakeport economic development assets. Communicate the vision and progress foreconomic prosperity of the community. Put economic development information on the radio, in
newspaper, and in the visitor rooms.
The key to economic prosperity in Lakeport will be the success of its small businesses. The City
must do whatever possible to provide these businesses with all the support possible. The
Community Colleges have interest in supporting/ incubating small businesses. On one hand the
City can be a facilitator helping connect the business with all the resources like those the
community college can offer. On the other hand the City cin provide additional direct resources.
As mentioned the City has a tremendous CDBG lending program. After-loan care can be funded
with the interest created through the loans.
Interconnections must also be built through creating direct interactions between the City and its
businesses. lt is important for designated City staff to go out and meet with businesses to
identify their issues and work on proactively meeting their needs. All issues cannot be resolved
and false promises should not be presented but where possible flexibility and proactive options
should be developed. Additionally the City could create forums in which to interact with
businesses. For example a forum to have "breakfast with City Council" could be held
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perspective of the economic health of the community, any improvement should connect
with the business interests of the downtown. lt should maintain the viewshed and lake
access for downtown visitors and be oriented to draw to downtown visitors who willshop and/or eat in downtown establishments. Explore other communities who have
capitalized on similar assets and learn from them (Riverwalk in San Antonio was an
example mentioned by PAS team members. There are multiple examples at Lake Tahoe
including Tahoe City. There are multiple examples along the sea coast and bay area; be
inspired but realistic to the local context)
We have seen (in Auburn California for example according to the former Economic Development
Director of Placer County) the location of the first national brand lodging shift the perception of
a community from that of a community to visit to that of a community in which to spend the
night. A similar perception shift could potentially benefit Lakeport lodging in general. The role
of economic development in this case could be to catalyze the community to an improved status
by courting the location of the first national brand lodging. Due to the recession, the industry is
in poor shape at this point in time. This may be a long-term project. Now is the time to prepare
however. Research factors of location decisions by this sector, understand their location and
site needs, build relationships in the industry, find out (ask theml) what it willtake to attract
them to Lakeport, and with due diligence select the locations and get the property shovel ready
to their needs.
From the perception of the PAS team, downtown Lakeport is clean, interesting and inviting. We
were informed of continued streetscape improvements. We commend the City for their work
downtown and encourage their further efforts in this arena. The construction of this sort of
improvement, however, can generate interruption to business activity. We strongly suggest that
you work with local businesses to inform them and facilitate their continued business any way
possible during this construction period.
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The California Association for Local Economic Development
The California Associatictn /itr Local Econottic Develotrtntent (CALEDI is the pretnier statewicle professional econontic
detelopment organization dedicated to cdvancing its rnember,s' ability to achiet,e excellence in delivering economic
developnrcnl services to tlteir communities and btrsiness clients. CALED's memhership cottsists afpublic and privute
organizalions ond iruJitiduals in,-tslved in econontic de,'elopntenl: lhe business of crealing and retaining jrsbs
With over 900 members. CALED is one of tlie largest Econornic Developrnent organizations in the country. Our staffand
leadership are dedicated to supportin-e the efforts of economic developers. as well as educating elected officials and the
general public about the value of Economic Derrelopment. We continuously strive to provide qualir,'.- services and
programs to further those goals.
Here are some olour services and programs:
. CALED's Annual Conference is the largest gathering of the econornic development net'nvork in Califbniia. It's a
great place to nefivork. leam, and share _vour feedback and experiences q'ith peers.. The Arvards af Excellence program has recognized and reu,arded the achieveilents of Califonria's economic
developers for almost three decades.
. The California Enterprise Development Authorit-v issues irrdustrial developmert bonds to help your
rnanufacturers and non-profits. It is also quickly becomiirg the clearinghouse for rvhere to find Economic
Developrnerrt fi nancinc resources.
. The California Academy'frr Econamic Development is a 501(c)3 organizatio:r created to further Econoinic
Development research and education.
. The Economic Development Ccrp*ratisn (5DCi Ne€rvork is a listing of regional and sub-regional EDCs that
cover the state. CALED convenes a meeting of this letrvork once a ),ear.
. Econamic need be
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Professional Advisory Team
Ecor,rorqtcrUFVELOPMENTIE"oN CALL".==
Greg O'Sullivan started his career in economic development in 1991.
He has served as Executive Director, President and CEO of the Colusa
County EDC, Tehama Local Development Corporation and Shasta
EDC. He has worked in the private sector with the distinguished Chabin
Concepis, Inc. a nationally recognized economic development
consultant and ROlVision an international lead generation firm
In 1996 Greg formed Economic Development "ON CALL". Some of his
accomplishments include securing over $40 million in grant and loan
awards and several successful State Enterprise Zone designations,including Zones in lmperial County, Coachella Valley (Palm Springs),and Siskiyou County
Mr. O'Sullivan is an aggressive and tactical marketing and salesprofessional,
demonstrated byhis attraction and recruitment work with the Upstate California Economic Development Council.In 2005, Mr. O'Sullivan reorganized the states Team California Marketing Program and hasprovided technical assistance to more than 50 different communities and economicdevelopment corporations in California and Oregon Over the course of his career, Mr.
O'Sullivan has worked with hundreds of companies resulting over 1,700 jobs created, expanded
or retained. The role Mr. O'Sullivan has played in each particular project has been very different.On several occasions he has been involved at the "front end" to answer an inquiry as part of a
marketing and business recruitment campaign. In other instances he has "structured a deal" or
"negotiated" an incentive package. As a consultant Mr. O'Sullivan has been asked to "close thedeal" after a community or company has come to a stalemate.
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He is a 2007 Graduate of the California Downtown Association Institute, 2003 graduate of the
Community Development Institute, 2001 graduate of the Economic Development Institute, and a
2001 graduate of the National Development Council's EDFP Institute. He holds National
Certifications of PCED (Professional Community and Economic Developer), EDFP (Economic
Development Finance Professional) and a (CDP) Certified Downtown Professional
Currently, Mr. Cope teaches e-marketing and web based applications at various conferences in
California. He has taught marketing at the Economic Development lnstitute in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma and advanced years studies at the Community Development Institute in Conway,
Arkansas. He was a guest speaker at Kansas State University on economic development from
2002-2005' During his fourteen years in economic development, he has served on manyregional economic development partnerships, statewide economic development organizations,
local and statewide downtown development organizations and numerous local and regional loan
boards.
He is married to Kimberly Teter-Cope who is a transportation planner
Steve Art -
Steve Art, age 51, was raised in Southern California and relocated to Northern California in
January 2001 to become the Economic & Redevelopment Manager for the City of Lincoln.
As the Economic & Redevelopment Manager for the City of Lincoln, Steve is responsible for the
attraction and retention of business to Lincoln working through the City Manager and the Lincoln
Economic Development Committee. Steve headed up the City's successful bid to become a
2006 All-America City given by the National Civic League.
Steve works locally and regionally to improve the economic climate of Lincoln, Placer County
and the State of California
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WILLIAM R. (BILL) DAVIS MPL CPE CToP. Mr. Davis is Founder of WR'
Davis Collaborative - a firm focused on achieving the collaborative and
collective goalsand
objectivesof
groups with the liberating power found in
facilitation tools, techniques, and resources. Mr. Davis is a co-founding
Principal of Sacramento Professional Facilitators - a facilitation training
center in Old Sacramento and a founding Co-chair of the nationwide ToP
Network - an association for ToP trainers and practitioners. Mr. Davis has
extensive facilitation experience, training and certification. He has ceftification
in public participation by the fnternational Association for Public
Pafticipation, he is a Certified Technology of Participation (ToP)@ Trainer and Facilitator (CToP), and
an fnternational Association for Facilitators Certified Professlonal Facilitator (CPF).
Formerly, Mr. Davis served as the Vice President of Facilitation and Training for the California Association for
Local Economic Development (CALED) and Director of the California Academy for Economic Development. His
areas of expertise include workforce and economic development partnerships for creating jobs, strategic
planning, action planning, and keys to effective plan execution.
At CALED Mr. Davis directed the five-year CALED Welfare-to-Work and Workforce Investment project funded byThe US Depaftment of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) with funding matched by private
sponsors. In delivering his duties at CALED, Mr. Davis has trained and facilitated over 1,000 community leaders
and elected officials and 500 frontline staff in making the connection between economic development and
workforce investment programs. In addition, Mr. Davis was a member of the Economic Development and Small
Business Workgroup for the State's California Workforce Investment Board.
Prior to serving CALED, Mr. Davis serued as the Associate Director of the Center for Economic Development at
the University of Southern California. At the University, he also served as a lecturer, the Director of the
International Resort Research Center, and the Associate Director of the Professional Development Depaftment
within of Poliry, Planning and Development. In addition, Mr. Davis brings to his clients eight years of
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PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item
WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to authorize preparation of an agreement to provide financing and donate(future) Agency land located at 410-420 Forest Drive to United Native Housing Development Corporation(UNHDC) for development of a single family residential affordable housing unit.
BACKGROUND:
Redevelopment Agency staff was advised by the County in late 2010 of the availability of tax defaulted landat 410-420 Forest Drive. Staff filed paperwork to acquire this land for an affordable housing project andhas been working with UNHDC on the development of an income-qualified home with no ethniclimitations. The initial request from UNHDC was for financial assistance. The project now involves arecommendation to donate the land on Forest Drive and provide a small grant to the non-profitcorporation for development of the affordable home.
DISCUSSION:
UNHDC has submitted the attached information in support of the request including the cover letter
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the purchase price, require no debt service and accrue no interest during the
course of the their 30 year term.
As an infill program, the goal is to link quality and attractive, affordable,first time homeownership opportunities to revitahzation needs in blightedareas by an infill development strategy.
We propose to install a manufactured home on the Forest Drive lot that willhave upgrades, quality components and finishes, and architectural
enhancements added so that they will blend in with the existing housing.
We have done our due diligence on this proposed project and feel that
placing a single manufactured home with a two car gara:ge on these two lots
is the most feasible approach given the additional costs of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks that will be required by the City. (Please see the attached "costs
of development" for this project.) We therefore request that the City assist
us in a voluntary merger of the two lots.
We have also leamed that the owner of the lot to the northeast of lot 30, at
the intersectionof
SunsetDrive
and ForestDrive, constructed
acarport thatextends into the right-of-way atthat intersection. Additionally, the
intersection, as it exists, represents a very difficult angle to construct a safe
turn from Forest onto Sunset. III.JHDC would be willing to donate enough
property atthat corner to clear the right-of-way area and enable the City to
construct a safe intersection.
There is an existing water meter on the property and City records show there
is also an existing sewer clean-out. This is consistent with the informationthat there was a house on this lot previously that was destroyed by a fire.
We request that the City make a finding that sewer and water expansion fees
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