REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: JOE PASILLAS, Homeless Services Manager
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, an emergency shelter, APN: 449-335-32 (District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee to enter into agreements without competitive bidding for the rehabilitation of units and removal of hazardous materials; and approving a contract with Olsen Construction for the emergency reconstruction of units at the emergency shelter for an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council 1) adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and 2) adopt a Resolution declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee, without competitive bidding for the rehabilitation of units and removal of hazardous materials; and approving a contract with Olsen Construction for the emergency reconstruction of units at the emergency shelter for an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Emergency Repair).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In July 2024 significant water damage was discovered to twelve (12) shelter units at the Valley Inn emergency shelter located at 933 N. Parkway (APN 449-335-32). The water damage was caused by a faulty shower pan and had persisted without knowledge by shelter staff. City staff have worked...
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