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File ID: 2022-01282 7/26/2022 Consent Item 10.
Title: City Council COVID-19 Response: ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities: ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework
File ID: 2022-01282
Location: District 3
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework; 2) establishing the ARPA Northgate Boulevard Project (I02612080) as a new Multi-Year Operating Project; and 3) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to transfer $5,000,000 from the available fund balance of the ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003) to the expenditure budget of the ARPA Northgate Boulevard Project (I02612080).
Contact: Jocelyn Navarro, District Representative, (916) 808-5532, [email protected], City Council District 3 Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-ARPA Reinvestment Fund Programs
3-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Framework and Funding Priorities (ARPA Framework). The adopted framework included funding allocation in the following areas:
· Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization · Homeless and Housing
· Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention
· Arts and the Creative Economy
· Valuing City Employees and Addressing Organizational Needs.
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On October 19, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-0313, which authorized the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to accept $112.2 million of ARPA funding; establish the ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003); and allocate $112.2 million of ARPA funds to provide government services and budget the resulting available resources in the ARPA Reinvestment Fund to assist with recovery and reopening efforts.
Among the priorities identified in the ARPA Framework was a $5 million investment to support the recovery of the Northgate Boulevard commercial corridor. The investment of the economic recovery ARPA dollars will help strengthen the Northgate Blvd. commercial corridor as the vital core for the surrounding neighborhoods and region.
The proposed Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework incorporates extensive feedback and insight received from stakeholders, leaders, community-based organizations, and business owners in the Northgate and Gardenland neighborhoods that include Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association, Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center, Natomas Garden and Arts Collaborative, South Natomas United, Twin Rivers Unified School District, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and a variety of individual business owners. This important feedback by our stakeholders and community partners helped to identify critical investment and economic recovery priorities.
Based on the feedback, recommendations and guidance provided by our community stakeholders and decision-makers, staff is requesting that Council approve the following proposed details:
Physical Infrastructure
Improvements
This project will provide clean and safe investments to support economic recovery and public health on Northgate Blvd.
Improvements to the physical infrastructure include, but is not limited to the following: · Replacing the fencing along Northgate Blvd. from W. El Camino Ave. to Bowman Ave. and from Potomac Ave. to Winterhaven Ave. · Implementing traffic calming measures, enhancing signalization infrastructure, and improving transportation networks such as public transit, walking, biking, and driving to promote accessibility and safety for people of all ages and abilities
Lighting Program This program will improve lighting along Northgate Blvd. to ensure public safety and attract customers to Northgate businesses that were economically impacted by the pandemic with a goal of consistent lighting following Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines.
Northgate Blvd. Business Support
Northgate Blvd. Food
Business Program
Northgate Blvd. food-based business recovery support includes but is not limited to the following: · Work with property owners at 2630-2650 Northgate Blvd and 561 Peralta Ave to activate the existing space for food trucks to serve local workers and residents · Promote and advertise food-based business events and
activations · Provide support to businesses through the Al-Fresco permitting process that will allow restaurant owners the ability to build code-compliant, durable, and vibrant outdoor dining spaces that will foster economic growth to the businesses that were impacted by the pandemic and contribute to Northgate Blvd’s dining scene · Provide technical assistance (consulting) to small/micro food-based businesses (permitting, operations, access to capital, staffing, etc.)
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Grants
This program will provide grants to eligible Northgate Blvd. small/micro businesses that have experienced a negative economic impact because of the COVID-19 public health
emergency.
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Commercial Lease
Support
The program will support Northgate Blvd. small/micro businesses through commercial lease education workshops/training events and provide mediation services for commercial tenants and landlords
Northgate Blvd.
Creative Placemaking
and Beautification
Northgate Blvd. placemaking to support business and commercial district recovery: · Design and install new banner flags on street poles that designate/brand the Northgate commercial district as a destination to work, play, shop, dine and more.
Northgate Blvd. Nonprofit Support
Support for Northgate
Nonprofit Organizations
The program will provide local assistance in the form of competitive grant funding for nonprofit organizations that have experienced a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic
Recovery Plan Framework
Proposed Program Description
Northgate Blvd. Clean and Safe Improvements
Creative Placemaking
and Beautification
district recovery: · Design and install new banner flags on street poles that designate/brand the Northgate commercial district as a destination to work, play, shop, dine and more.
Northgate Blvd. Nonprofit Support
Support for Northgate
Nonprofit Organizations
The program will provide local assistance in the form of competitive grant funding for nonprofit organizations that have experienced a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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File ID: 2022-01282 7/26/2022 Consent Item 10.
ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic
Recovery Plan Framework
Proposed Program Description
Northgate Blvd. Clean and Safe Improvements
Traffic Safety and
Physical Infrastructure
Improvements
This project will provide clean and safe investments to support economic recovery and public health on Northgate Blvd.
Improvements to the physical infrastructure include, but is not limited to the following: · Replacing the fencing along Northgate Blvd. from W. El Camino Ave. to Bowman Ave. and from Potomac Ave. to Winterhaven Ave. · Implementing traffic calming measures, enhancing signalization infrastructure, and improving transportation networks such as public transit, walking, biking, and driving to promote accessibility and safety for people of all ages and abilities
Lighting Program This program will improve lighting along Northgate Blvd. to ensure public safety and attract customers to Northgate businesses that were economically impacted by the pandemic with a goal of consistent lighting following Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines.
Northgate Blvd. Business Support
Northgate Blvd. Food
Business Program
Northgate Blvd. food-based business recovery support includes but is not limited to the following: · Work with property owners at 2630-2650 Northgate Blvd and 561 Peralta Ave to activate the existing space for food trucks to serve local workers and residents · Promote and advertise food-based business events and
activations · Provide support to businesses through the Al-Fresco permitting process that will allow restaurant owners the ability to build code-compliant, durable, and vibrant outdoor dining spaces that will foster economic growth to the businesses that were impacted by the pandemic and contribute to Northgate Blvd’s dining scene · Provide technical assistance (consulting) to small/micro food-based businesses (permitting, operations, access to capital, staffing, etc.)
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Grants
This program will provide grants to eligible Northgate Blvd. small/micro businesses that have experienced a negative economic impact because of the COVID-19 public health
emergency.
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Commercial Lease
Support
The program will support Northgate Blvd. small/micro businesses through commercial lease education workshops/training events and provide mediation services for commercial tenants and landlords
Policy Considerations: The use of ARPA Reinvestment Funds to support the recovery of the Northgate Boulevard commercial corridor is consistent with both the adopted ARPA Framework and Resolution No. 2021-0313.
Economic Impacts: The ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Framework and Spending Plan will aid economic recovery efforts by providing economic relief to residents and business that have been impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, ARPA spending will support and advance inclusive economic growth, improve the health of neighborhoods and support people, places, and actions that promote overall economic recovery and impacts immediately and well beyond this pandemic.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Although some of the proposed actions include capital improvements, the work is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The work consists of minor repair, alteration, and maintenance of physical facilities, and would not result in an expansion of use. These activities are categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. No CEQA review is required.
Sustainability: This program will improve an aging commercial corridor and provide opportunities for enhanced usage for existing public and private spaces in a sustainable way.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly magnified existing disparities in Sacramento, especially for our marginalized and vulnerable communities and neighborhoods. Staff recommends approval of the $5 million ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework.
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Financial Considerations: There is sufficient funding in the available fund balance of the ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003) to support the establishment of the ARPA Northgate Boulevard Project (I02612080).
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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Attachment 2
ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003) $112,313,331
Program Description Approved
Expenditure Category
Aggie Square Job Center 1,000,000 3
Al Fresco Dining Program Development 200,000 1
Animal Services for the Homeless (ASHR) Response Team 753,230 2 ARPA Grant Liaison Consulting Services 530,490 5
Arts and Cultural Nonprofits 2,250,000 4
Arts Journalism Grant Program 250,000 4
Business Compliance Unit (BCU) Night Team 1,656,101 5
Center for Workers' Rights 550,000 3
Citywide Equity Study 250,000 1
Code Enforcement 205,683 2
Community Response Staffing Expansion 1,025,157 2
Comprehensive Siting Plan - Location Buildout 3,869,400 2 Comprehensive Siting Plan - Meadowview Acres Tree Removal 224,999 5 Comprehensive Siting Plan - Property Acquisition 12,783,299 2 Continuation of Existing Homelessness Programming 7,933,277 2 COPS Hiring Program Grant Matching Funds 4,057,327 5
Creative Businesses 1,750,000 4
Creative Economy Focused Youth Workforce Development 1,500,000 4 Direct Investment Program 750,000 3
Downtown Core and Old Sacramento Revitalization 3,875,000 1 Food Justice Task Force 1,000,000 3
Forensiclean Extended Services 1,000,000 2
Gang Prevention and Intervention 1,500,000 3
Homeless and Housing Commitment 8,530,664 2
Illegal Dumping Support 787,000 2
Individual Artists and Creatives 2,750,000 4
K Street Lighting 619,150 1
Labor Negotiations 9,893,510 5
Lighting and Safety Enhancement 1,125,000 1
Local Food Bank Provider Support 500,000 3
North Sacramento Code Enforcement and Outreach 450,000 1 Public Records Staffing 3,639,334 5
Public Works Support of Homelessness Programming 572,000 2 Respite Centers Program 2,240,290 2
Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative 3,500,000 1 Sacramento Native American Health Center 100,000 1
Small Business Priorities 7,380,850 1
Substance Use Respite and Engagement Program 1,300,000 2 Tourism Recovery through Iconic Event Production 1,500,000 4 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reinvestment Fund Programs (reflects Council actions through 6/28/2022)
Attachment 2
Program Description Approved
Expenditure Category
Towing Administration Fee Reform 200,000 1
Vaccine Outreach and Education 1,000,000 1
Workforce Training Programs 2,750,000 3
Youth Pop-Up Program 1,300,000 3
$99,051,761
ARPA Balance $13,261,570
Allocation of ARPA by Mayor/Council Priorities Category Funding Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization 1 18,700,000 Homeless and Housing Commitment 2 41,000,000
Youth, Workforce Training, and Gang Prevention 3 9,350,000 Arts, Creative Economy, and Tourism 4 10,000,000
Citywide Organizational Needs 5 20,001,761
Total 99,051,761$
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
July 26, 2022
ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities: ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework
BACKGROUND
A. On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency as a result of the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the State of California.
B. On March 5, 2020, the County of Sacramento proclaimed a public health emergency as a result of the threat of COVID-19 (pandemic) in the county.
C. On March 13, 2020, the Sacramento City Council adopted a resolution declaring a local emergency relating to the pandemic.
D. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law making available $350 billion through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to assist states, tribal governments, and local governments with the reopening and recovery from the adverse health and economic impacts caused by COVID-19. The City of Sacramento became eligible for $112.2 million.
E. On August 24, 2021, the City Council held a workshop to discuss the Mayor’s proposed ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities. During the workshop, the City Council and stakeholders expressed overall interest in funding programs and projects in the following areas: Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization; Homeless and Housing; Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention; Arts and the Creative Economy; and Valuing City Employees and Addressing Organizational Needs.
F. On September 14, 2021, City Council adopted the Mayor’s proposed ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities and directed the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Treasurer, and City Clerk to implement City Council direction consistent with the adopted ARPA Framework. The Framework included an allocation of $5 million to support the recovery of the Northgate Boulevard commercial corridor.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND AND STAFF REPORT, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework attached as Exhibit A is approved.
Section 2. The ARPA Northgate Boulevard Project (I02612080) is established as a new Multi-Year Operating Project.
Section 3. The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee is authorized to transfer $5,000,000 from the available fund balance of the ARPA Reinvestment Fund (Fund 1003) to the expenditure budget of the ARPA Northgate Boulevard Project (I02612080).
Section 4. Exhibit A is part of this resolution.
Table of Contents:
Exhibit A - ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework
Exhibit A
ARPA Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan Framework Proposed Program Description
Northgate Blvd. Clean and Safe Improvements
Traffic Safety and
Physical Infrastructure
Improvements
This project will provide clean and safe investments to support economic recovery and public health on Northgate Blvd. Improvements to the physical infrastructure include, but is not limited to the following:
Replacing the fencing along Northgate Blvd. from W.
El Camino Ave. to Bowman Ave. and from Potomac
Ave. to Winterhaven Ave.
Implementing traffic calming measures, enhancing
signalization infrastructure, and improving
transportation networks such as public transit,
walking, biking, and driving to promote accessibility
and safety for people of all ages and abilities
Lighting Program This program will improve lighting along Northgate Blvd. to ensure public safety and attract customers to Northgate businesses that were economically impacted by the
pandemic with a goal of consistent lighting following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
guidelines.
Northgate Blvd. Business Support
Northgate Blvd. Food
Business Program
Northgate Blvd. food-based business recovery support
includes but is not limited to the following:
Work with property owners at 2630 -2650 Northgate
Blvd and 561 Peralta Ave to activate the existing
space for food trucks to serve local workers and
residents
Promote and advertise food-based business events
and activations
Provide support to businesses through the Al-Fresco
permitting process that will allow restaurant owners
the ability to build code-compliant, durable, and
vibrant outdoor dining spaces that will foster
economic growth to the businesses that were
impacted by the pandemic and contribute to
Northgate Blvd’s dining scene
Provide technical assistance (consulting) to
small/micro food-based businesses (permitting,
operations, access to capital, staffing, etc.)
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Grants
This program will provide grants to eligible Northgate Blvd. small/micro businesses that have experienced a
negative economic impact because of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Northgate Blvd.
Small/Micro Business
Commercial Lease
Support
The program will support Northgate Blvd. small/micro
businesses through commercial lease education
workshops/training events and provide mediation services for commercial tenants and landlords
Northgate Blvd.
Creative Placemaking
and Beautification
Northgate Blvd. placemaking to support business and
commercial district recovery:
Design and install new banner flags on street poles
that designate/brand the Northgate commercial
district as a destination to work, play, shop, dine and more.
Northgate Blvd. Nonprofit Support
Support for Northgate
Nonprofit
Organizations
The program will provide local assistance in the form of competitive grant funding for nonprofit organizations that have experienced a negative economic impact due to the
COVID–19 public health emergency.