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CC - Item 5A - Rosemead Local Economic Stimulus Plan in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ONCIIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER _. .0 N � DATE: May 12, 2020 SUBJECT: ROSEMEAD LOCAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SUMMARY The City of Rosemead declared an emergency due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 13, 2020. Since that time, the economy has drastically changed, and businesses in Rosemead have been greatly impacted by COVID-19 and the State's Stay -at -Home Order. The Order mandated non-essential businesses to cease in-person operations and remain closed to the public. For those essential businesses allowed to remain open, it has not been "business as usual" and for many, the modifications made to continue to operate have impacted profitability and viability to continue to stay open for business. Further, many Rosemead residents have also been impacted by unemployment and loss of wages due to COVID-19. In response to this crisis, the City of Rosemead, may consider implementing a local economic stimulus plan subsidized through General Fund Reserves. A local stimulus plan will accomplish three main objectives; 1) provide immediate economic relief to struggling businesses, employees, and residents; 2) create a stopgap when businesses cannot secure assistance through other federal or state resources; and 3) provide a mechanism for the local economy in Rosemead to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Recently, the State of California unveiled several actions that will begin to chart a path to reopening the economy and recovery: 1) April 14, 2020, six key indicators that will guide California's thinking for when and how to modify the Stay -at -Home and other Orders were announced; 2) April 17, 2020, a state Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery was formed; and 3) on April 28, 2020, four stages for easing the Stay -at -Home Order were presented, with the probability that some non-essential businesses would be allowed to reopen in the coming weeks, but with changes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the State begins to move through each stage, keeping in mind the indicators to re -open the economy safely, and when the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer is ready to ease and, eventually, lift the Safer at Home Order, the expectation is that businesses and development in Rosemead may need assistance and incentives to reinvest in the City and move forward in the new economy. AGENDA ITEM 5.A City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 Page 2 of 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Discuss a potential local economic stimulus plan; 2. Review proposed programs and activities submitted as Attachment A; and 3. Provide direction to staff on which activities, if any, to include in a local economic stimulus plan. DISCUSSION In December 2019, a novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 was first detected overseas. Due to its high rate of transmissibility it quickly spread and has caused catastrophic outbreaks in over 100 countries worldwide impacting not only public health but the economy. On January 31, 2020, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to COVID-19. During this time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported States in conducting contact investigations of confirmed COVID-19 cases identified within the United States. The State of California has been steadfast in putting measures in place to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. As such, the County of Los Angeles has followed Orders placed by the State Governor, Gavin Newsom, and has enacted several Orders for public protection locally; those Orders have directly impacted businesses in Los Angeles County, including essential and non-essential businesses located in Rosemead. On March 16, 2020, Los Angeles County Public Health Officer ordered: • All restaurants and permanent food facilities must limit their services to preparing and offering food to patrons through delivery service, pick-up, take-out or drive thru only. The following venues were ordered to be closed effective immediately: o Bars and night clubs that do not serve food o Gyms and fitness centers o Movie theaters, live performance theaters, bowling alleys and arcades o Wineries, Breweries, and Tap Rooms that provide tasting On March 19, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer, to comply with Executive Order N-33-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom, ordered Safer at Home: • All individuals to stay home or their place of residence except to travel to and from essential business; and City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 Page 3 of 5 • All businesses to cease in-person operations and remain closed to the public, unless the business is defined as an Essential Business by the Order, thus ordering the closure of non-essential retail businesses. The impact to businesses by COVID-19 has not been a localized issue. To assist businesses and people of the United States, on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into Public Law 116-136 by the President to respond to the growing effects of COVID-19. The CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers and families, small businesses, and preserves jobs for American industries. However, this national stimulus package was not funded at a sufficient level to cover the needs of businesses across the nation. The small business loan package made available was $349 billion, which was quickly exhausted by April 16, 2020. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advances, which would have provided an advance to a pending loan of up to $10,000 to small business owners experiencing temporary loss of revenue, was no longer a resource to small businesses due to available appropriations funding. A subsequent infusion of $484 billion was approved by the Senate on April 21, 2020; however, there are many challenges in accessing this funding for the local small business owner. The UCLA Anderson Forecast, which has provided forecasts for the economies of California and the United States for 68 years, for the first time in its history published an updated forecast between its regularly scheduled quarterly releases in March because of the escalating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which has notably taken a toll on the economy. On March 16, 2020, the UCLA Anderson Forecast economists announced that the US economy has entered a recession. Moreover, the recession is expected to be more severe in California than for the nation overall because of California's larger proportion of economic activity in tourism and trans - Pacific transportation. The California unemployment rate is expected to rise to 6.3% by the end of 2020 and continue to increase into 2021 with an estimated average of 6.6%. By the first quarter of 2021, California is expected to lose more than 280,000 payroll jobs with more than one-third of those in the leisure and hospitality, and transportation and warehousing sectors. Additionally, the Public Policy Institute of California, has stated that recent forecasts have identified several "at risk" sectors: accommodations and food service; arts, entertainment, and recreation; administrative and support services, especially employment services; transportation and warehousing; mining and oil/gas extraction; and agriculture. Rosemead has over 600 businesses (55% of all businesses in the City) that fall in the "at risk" sectors listed above, and 52% of those are businesses with sole proprietorship, according to Rosemead Business License data. These businesses are likely small "mom and pop" shops with limited resources as compared to corporate owned businesses. Additionally, according to 2010 Census Bureau data, Rosemead is home to almost 8,000 residents employed in those "at risk" sectors, equating to 14% of the City's population. Although all businesses could use economic relief in a time like this, the small family owned businesses, and those employed in the "at risk' sectors will be impacted the most and would benefit the most from a local economic stimulus plan. City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Through the CARES Act, the City of Rosemead did receive a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $443,682. The City is currently undergoing the prescribed process to add it to the budget and build out programs (for residents and businesses) that will meet the intent of this funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. The City's CDBG-CV special allocation will make available some funding for business (forgivable) loans, but it is not enough to make a substantial impact considering all the businesses in Rosemead that will need economic relief. If Council desires, a local economic stimulus plan funded through the General Fund Reserves would augment the CDBG-CV CARES Act programs and further minimize the impact to the Rosemead economy. Moreover, a local plan may serve as a catalyst for development and allow Rosemead to begin to recover from the effects of the pandemic by offering reduced fees to incentivize developers who may not feel inclined to invest in an unstable economy, as an example. We have begun to see the negative impacts to businesses and residents but the damage to the local economy we are seeing now is just a glimpse of what is to come. However, given the fact that the City will be facing significant financial deficits as a result of COVID-19 itself, cash management may become a very real issue which Council will need to consider when deciding whether to pursue a local economic stimulus plan with General Fund Reserves. For Council's consideration, staff has developed a robust menu of options that includes a variety of potential programs and activities that would help business owners, developers, and residents at an estimated budget of $1.51M, Attachment A. This list is not intended to be all inclusive or final, instead it is a starting point for Council discussion. Staff recommends Council discuss a potential local economic stimulus plan and its impact on City finances and provide direction to staff on which potential programs and activities should be further explored and developed. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed programs and activities developed for the local economic stimulus plan would require a total investment of approximately $1,507,000 from the City's General Fund Reserves as a direct cost of $1,118,000 and indirect cost (waivers, reductions and deferments) of $389,000. Some activities in the attached plan (3, 4, 5, and 6) call for fee reductions and waivers, this would be the indirect cost to the City since it is revenue that would not be collected. The City would expend $1,118,000. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The local economic stimulus plan implements the "Key Organizational Goals" of ensuring the City's continued financial viability by actively pursuing quality economic development; and enhance public safety and quality of life. City Council Meeting May 12, 2020 Page 5 of 5 Submitted by: X!dgelica F usto-Lupo Director of Community Development Prepared by: Li �ucia�MQina-Whittaker Attachment A: Rosemead Local Economic Stimulus Plan Menu of Options Attachment A Rosemead Local Economic Stimulus Plan Menu of Options rZ ° Ts Cd +, � ~ U O N N � cd ' � cd N 0 ,�, ,� ul cn a� Qr O V o�z 'ice+ N c. �. 4 NCd u S ul ':$ O Ste" 00 Gi} dj cd O Cd to ° N 69 N -O 'rJ N 'C 'o ° Cj .L p^" cd c -1 U cn vUi p N N yc?" 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General Plan Amendment $2,000 + $50 each additional parcel Conditional Use Permit $1,320$660 Lot Line Adjustment $225 Landscape Review Cost + 10% Tentative Parcel Map $1,385+ $100/lot Tentative Tract Map $1,385+ $100/lot Single Family Residential Variance $975 Other Variances $1,375 Zone Changes $1,700 + $50 each additional parcel Municipal Code Amendment $2,750 Design Review: Single Family Home $800 Design Review: Multi Family (3 or More Units) $000 $500 Design Review: Sign Design Review $880 $400 Design Review: Master Sign Program $800 $400 Design Review: New Nonresidential Structures $1,540$770 Design Review: Residential Commercial Mixed -Use $1,540$770 Design Review: Remodel with Additions to Nonresidential Structures $-900$450 Design Review: Fagade or Site Improvement for Nonresidential $800 $400 Projects Only Review of Conditional Use Permit (Maximum 2 site inspections) $225 Modification of Entitlements (Discretionary), commercial prjs. only $900$400 Planned Development Review $1,290$600 Covenants/Agreements Cost + 10% Relocation Impact Report (mobile home parks) $1,500 Specific Plan Review (In-house) Non-residential or Mixed Use $700 per review Residential - 2 or less units (maximum 3 reviews) $225 per dwelling unit Residential - 3 or more units $700 per review Specific Plan Review (Outsource) Cost + 10% Specific Plan Amendment Cost + 10% Other Public Hearing Requests (modifications) $980 Other (LA County Clerk recording fee, subject to LA County fee Fee subject to LA schedule) County Fee Schedule Other Planning Items: Pre -Application (optional) $500 (one review per project) With Workshop Noticing $300(one workshop per project) Entitlement Plan Check Modification Fee $600 (Ministerial) Publication Fee $599 $250 Expediting Fee $6,500 Entitlement Extensions $300 each Residential Site Plan Review (maximum 3 reviews) $225 per dwelling unit Residential Tenant/Site Improvement/No New Sq. $70 Ft. Non-residential Tenant/Site Improvement/No New $225 Sq. Ft. Non-residential Site Plan Review (maximum 3 $A8 $350 reviews) Page 2 of 4 $25 Lot Coverage Review (i.e. landscape and hardscape) $25 Mechanical Elements Review $25 Fence Plan Review Sign Plan Review $225 Water Efficient Landscape Review $225 Oak Tree Permit $800 Negative Declaration Fee (Not including County Cost + 10% charges) Mitigated Negative Declaration (Not including Cost + 10% County charges) Categorical Exemption Fee $90 EIR Plus Outside Consultant (Not including County Cost + 10% charges) Mitigation Monitoring Cost + 10% Other Environmental Reviews/Documents Cost + 10% Administrative Determination $450 Administrative Use Permit $500 Density Bonus (i.e. application, document review, Cost + 10% etc.) Development Agreement Cost + 10% Joint/Off-Site Parking Agreement Cost + 10% Minor Exception $300 Reasonable Accommodation No fee Site Inspection $25 Geologic/Geotechnical Review Cost + 10% Traffic Review Cost + 10% Zoning Verification Letter Residential $60 Nonresidential $225 Page 3 of 4 Appeals: Accessory Dwelling Unit -Covenant $100 Banner Permit* W $0 Outdoor Sales (Nonresidential) $70 Private Bus Application Review $25 Temporary Use Permit $225 Yard Sale Permit First yard sale of (Two yard sales are allowed per residence every each 12 -month six months. There is no charge for the first yard period is free sale of each 12 -month period.) $5 each additional yard sale Filing Fees (Planning Commission) $650 Filing Fees (City Council) $750 Development Impact Fees: Single Use Zones Residential Single Family $6,500(per dwelling unit) Multi -family $5,197(per dwelling unit) Nonresidential Retail $1,365 (1,000 sq ft) Office $1,997 (1,000 sq ft) Industrial $1,250 (1,000 sq ft) Mixed Use Zones Residential Single Family $6,388(per dwelling unit) Multi -family $5,126(per dwelling unit) Nonresidential Retail $1,242 (1,000 sq ft) Office $1,812 (1,000 sq ft) Industrial $1,127 (1,000 sq ft) "Banner permit fee waived Page 4of4 EXHIBIT B NEW CIP AND FUNDING INCREASE REQUEST FOR FY 20-2 New CIP Projects and Funding Increase Requests FY 20/21 Project # Project Total Increase Funding Source Budget Request Project FY 20/21 Cost 1. 21031 Valley Boulevard Resurfacing Project $ 2,917,300 Gas Tax $ 247,000 (Continued) CalRecycle Grant 83,500 2. 21028 Walnut Grove Ave Resurfacing & Colored 1,629,200 RMRA SBI 332,000 Concrete Crosswalk Project (Continued) CalRecycle Grant 37,500 3. 21030 Walnut Grove Ave Resurfacing Phase II 688,500 Measure M 234,000 (Continued) CalRecycle Grant 14,500 4. 21029 SR2S Sidewalk Gap Closure — Delta Ave 1,141,359 Grant 1,100,000 (Continued) 5. 31019 Replace HVAC System at Garvey Park 353,441 CDBG 128,000 (Continued) 6. 49007 Rosemead Park Walking Trail 345,000 Measure R 80,600 (Continued) 7. 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New Roof at Canopy (Garvey Park) General Fund 2. Acoustic Panels (Garvey Gym) General Fund $30,000 3. Ball Field Lighting Update General Fund $100,000 4. New Gazebo & Landscaping (RCRC) General Fund $286,000 5. Playground Equipment Replacement (Garvey & Rosemead Parks) General Fund $200,000 6. Parking Lot Renovations (Sports Complex) General Fund $50,000 7. Repainting & Upgrade of City Council Chamber General Fund $50,000 8. Roof Repairs at Garvey Park Main Office & Gym General Fund $400,000 9. Resurfacing of Garvey Park Tennis Courts General Fund $40,000 10. Public Safety Center Upgrades (Construction Phase) General Fund $450,000 Total $1,661,000 11. Utility Undergrounding (Rosemead Blvd) Rule 20A TBD 12. Utility Undergrounding (Mission Dr.) Rule 20A TBD 13. Rosemead Park Restroom Remodel Grant TBD 14. Passive Park Grant TBD