Community & Economic Development Dept MISSION The mission of the Community and Economic Development Department is to promote the community s quality of life and economic vitality through 1) land use planning; 2) public infrastructure design; 3) protection of public health and safety related to development and transportation; 4) elimination of blight; 5) development of affordable housing; 6) promotion of commerce and the cultural arts; and 7) delivery of targeted human services to low-income families, seniors, children, the homeless, and those with special needs. SERVICES PROVIDED The Community and Economic Development Department is comprised of four divisions: Building & Safety, Planning,, and Housing & Human Services. The department is responsible for management of the city s growth, infrastructure design and construction, environmental/open space protection, downtown revitalization, economic development, historic preservation, building safety, accessibility and sustainability, property management, neighborhood preservation, cultural arts and tourism promotion, affordable housing, and providing funding and oversight for targeted human services. The department provides staff support to the Livermore Successor Agency, Livermore Oversight Board, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, and Commission for the Arts. The department also represents the city in a variety of regional and state policy development efforts including housing and transportation planning, building and fire codes, tourism, and the Human Services Needs Assessment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Facilitated private property development valued at over $109 million. Facilitated design and construction of infrastructure improvements valued at $19,919,559. Facilitated the completion of the Premium Outlets Phase II project including the coordination of a successful job fair. Created over 149 affordable housing units in partnership with outside agencies and developers, and established Housing Agreements to secure additional Affordable Housing Trust Funds and Inclusionary for-sale Housing units. 93
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED) Collaborated with a variety of regional organizations and agencies in the promotion and expansion of economic development throughout the community and the Tri-Valley. Advanced regional transportation programs and funding for the Tri-Valley including state and federal legislation for High Speed Rail and I-580 improvements and Measure B Sales Tax programming for BART to Livermore and State Route 84 connection to I-680. GOALS Facilitate the completion of major development projects including the Oaks Business Park, Brisa Neighborhood plan, The Shoppes at Livermore and numerous residential subdivisions throughout the community. Lead efforts to complete implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan including implementation of the Downtown Parking Study, and development of the Livermore Village, Hotel site, Mills Square/ Livermorium Plaza, and the old Groth Brothers site. Continue intensive community outreach efforts for the Isabel Neighborhood Plan and plan development to facilitate approval of Full BART to Livermore. Preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities throughout the city. Maintain and expand partnerships with Livermore Downtown Inc., Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, i-gate, Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories, Innovation Tri-Valley, Tourism Attraction Team, Visit Tri-Valley, and neighboring communities. Secure and preserve key open space around the City to reinforce the Urban Growth Boundary. Actively support efforts to ensure sustained success of the wine region. Facilitate new entitlements in the El Charro Specific Plan, Brisa and Pell Neighborhood Plans, the Oaks Business Park, and additional infill opportunities throughout the City. Facilitate the promotion of cultural arts and tourism. Continue to provide high quality and expedient customer service to residents, business owners, and property developers. Develop and maintain a stable fiscal base that is not dependent on any single land use, major tax generator or revenue type. Continue to support the historic preservation of properties such as Hagemann Farm and the Railroad Depot. 94
The following tables reflect the combined totals for all divisions within this department. DEPARTMENTWIDE EXPENDITURES WITH FUNDING SOURCES Adopted Updated Adopted Updated FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2016-17 Expenditure Category Personnel $ 10,920,070 $ 11,445,262 $ 11,241,262 $ 12,463,651 Materials & Supplies 11,848,762 12,175,422 6,160,633 14,392,192 Capital Outlay 24,325 24,325-120,000 Total Expenditures $ 22,793,157 $ 23,645,009 $ 17,401,895 $ 26,975,843 Funding Sources General Fund $ 14,643,782 $ 16,861,008 $ 14,451,304 $ 17,218,704 Special Revenue Funds: Building - Nuisance Abatement 4,000-4,000 - Planning-Altamont Open Space 520,233 - - 520,233 - Landscape Maint. 1,495,220 1,379,960 1,537,130 1,589,905 Housing & Human Services (HHS) - State/Federal Grants 5,070,442 4,376,585 605,320 6,060,547 Housing & Human Services - HCD 1,058,800 1,006,640 803,441 1,585,744 Housing Successor Agency 680 20,816 700 710 Total Funding Sources $ 22,793,157 $ 23,645,009 $ 17,401,895 $ 26,975,843 DEPARTMENTWIDE PERSONNEL ALLOCATION Final Proposed Proposed Positions Total Total FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Administration 5.50 5.50 5.50 Building & Safety 13.00 14.00 15.00 26.50 26.50 26.50 Housing & Human Services 7.50 6.50 6.50 Planning 11.00 11.00 12.00 Total 63.50 63.50 65.50 95
Stephan Kiefer Community & Economic Development Director Building Official Permit Center Planning Administrative Assistant Assistant Community Development Director Economic Development Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Principal Planner Current Planning Principal Planner Advance Planning Human Services Program Economic Development Building Inspectors Plan Check Administrative Assistant Human Services Housing Programs Neighborhood Preservation Officers Permit Clerk Clerk City Assist. City Regional Assist. City Design & Construction s Civil Land Development Construction Inspection Civil s Civil s Civil s Assistant Civil Technician 96
The following tables reflect the totals for the Community Development Department administrative functions only COMMUNITY & ECON DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES WITH FUNDING SOURCES Adopted Updated Adopted Updated FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2016-17 Expenditure Category Personnel $ 1,083,676 $ 1,135,241 $ 1,116,206 $ 1,164,834 Materials & Supplies 410,252 1,913,099 410,744 1,736,297 Total Expenditures $ 1,493,928 $ 3,048,340 $ 1,526,950 $ 2,901,131 Funding Sources General Fund $ 1,493,928 $ 3,048,340 $ 1,526,950 $ 2,901,131 Total Funding Sources $ 1,493,928 $ 3,048,340 $ 1,526,950 $ 2,901,131 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS Final Proposed Proposed Positions Total Total FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Community Development Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 Assistant Community Development Director 0.500 0.500 0.500 Economic Development 1.000 1.000 1.000 Economic Development 1.000 1.000 1.000 Administrative Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Total 5.500 5.500 5.500 97