HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-23 PacketPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on August 25, 1920 the 19· Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
gave women in this Country the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, August 26 has been designated as "Women's Equality Day", in
recognition of the anniversary of suffrage, and annual observances of this anniversary
and of women's continued efforts toward equal rights have taken place since 1970; and
WHEREAS, though much progress has been made on the long journey toward
equality for all Americans, until all women have an equal opportunity to develop their
full potential and to make contributions that are accepted and welcomed by our society,
our freedom as a nation will be incomplete; and
WHEREAS, "Women's Equality Day" should be both a celebration of past
achievement and a promise for the future; a promise to promote and protect with vigor
and vigilance the rights of all our citizens; a promise to decry the policies of exclusion
and to pursue the ideal of equality for every American; and a promise to empower all of
our people to make their rightful place as full and equal partners in the great American
enterprise.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Mastin, Mayor of the City of Ukiah, on behalf of my
fellow City Councilmembers Roy Smith, Kathy Libby, Phil Baldwin, and Phillip Ashiku,
do hereby proclaim August 26, 2000, as
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
To commemorate the great victory of wisdom over ignorance embodied by the 19·
Amendment to the Constitution and call upon the people of Ukiah to observe this day
with appropriate programs and activities.
Date: August 23, 2000
Jim Mastin, Mayor
ITEM NO.:
DATE:
5a
AUGUST 23, 2000
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT:
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY
AMENDMENT THERETO FROM THE PLANNING/TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION OF THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, FOR A STUDY CONCERNING THE
RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC PALACE HOTEL.
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to invite comments from the public regarding
the City's interest in submitting an application for funds to the State Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The proposed project
involves a Planning/Technical Assistance grant that would inform the owner of the
feasibility of various alternatives for renovating the historic Palace Hotel in downtown
Ukiah. This study will provide extensive analysis to determine the following issues:
(a) economic impact of site restoration; (b) architectural feasibility for a mixed-use
formula involving housing/retail; (c) establishment of a senior Iow income housing
need formula to conform to CDBG requirements; and (d) financial cost development
for a comprehensive site study. This grant will provide the analytical leverage needed
to establish the feasibility for a mixed-use project and the blueprint for economic
success for the Palace Hotel.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution
Approving an Application for Funding and Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any
Amendment thereto from the Planning/Technical Assistance Allocation of the State
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: Remand to staff with direction.
Appropriation Requested: N/A
Citizen Advised: N/A
Requested by' N/A
Prepared by: Albert Fierro, Assistant City Manage
Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager
Attachments: 1. Resolution for Adoption.
APPROVED' ,~ ~"'~"~'~~._,
~andace Horsley,
anager
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and Execution
of a Grant Agreement and any Amendment thereto from the Planning/Technical
Assistance of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
August 23, 2000
Page 2
GOAL
The City proposes to assist the property owner develop strategies regarding how to
re-vitalize the Palace Hotel in order to reach the goal of enhancing economic
development in the core business area.
BACKGROUND
The Palace Hotel located at 296 North State Street at one time was great building in
our community. However, the hotel has been vacant for approximately 12 years
following a change in ownership. During this lengthy vacancy, exposure to weather,
lack of maintenance, and infrastructure collapse have taken their toll on this once
beautiful building. The outside of the structure is blighted and is considered an
eyesore to the local business community. On July 21, staff spoke with one of the
owners of the site to discuss the physical deterioration of the hotel. He told me to
contact him in late August to discuss the tentative business plans he has for this
historic location and the resolution of some business issues. The owner apparently
has an informal "maintenance arrangement" to insure the building remains secure
from trespass and vandalism. Although the Palace Hotel is listed both on the state
and national lists of historic places, owners of such properties are free to maintain,
manage or dispose of their property as they choose, provided no Federal monies are
involved.
History of the Palace Hotel
· Late 1870's---Palace built of wood at corner of State and Smith streets.
· 1891---Original hotel burns, rebuilt of brick. Now three stories tall.
· 1914-.-Wing added.
· 1929---Addition of 40 rooms completed one week before depression.
· Mid 1950-1977---Used as a residential hotel that was rundown by 1977.
· 1977---Hotel bought, then restored for $3 million.
· 1979---Named to State historical landmarks list, then National Register of
historical landmarks.
· July 1981---Owner files for reorganization under Chapter 11.
· January 1983---Hotel closes. Owner sites cash problems.
· September 1983---Owner losses Chapter 11 protection. Hotel closes, staff laid
off.
· November 1984---Building sold during bankruptcy auction for $600,000.
Reopens, taking in long-term welfare tenants.
· July 1985---Palace restaurant reopens.
· April 1986---Palace Bar and Grill declares bankruptcy.
· July 1986---Palace Bar and Grill reopens.
· Late 1987---Restaurant closes.
· December 1987---Hotel declares bankruptcy.
· August 1988.--Hotel closes.
· January 1990---Hotel sells for $115,000 at property tax delinquency sale.
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and Execution
of a Grant Agreement and any Amendment thereto from the Planning/Technical
Assistance of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
August 23, 2000
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENET BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG)
Under the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development,
the City of Ukiah is eligible to apply for an Economic Development,
Planning/Technical Assistance (ED P/TA) grant totaling $35,000 with a requirement
that the City match 25% of the grant or $8,750. This grant will allow the City to work
with the property owner in assisting with extensive analysis to determine the
following issues: (a) economic impact of site restoration; (b) architectural feasibility
for a mixed-use formula involving housing/retail; (c) establishment of a senior Iow
income need formula to confirm to CDBG requirements; and (d) financial cost
development for a comprehensive site study. This grant will give the City and the
property owner analytical leverage needed to establish the need for a mixed-use
project and the blueprint for economic re-vitalization. Without technical and
economic development assistance from the City this property will continue to
languish and have a negative impact on surrounding business properties.
CONCLUSION
The study will assist the owners to develop a comprehensive plan to restore the
Palace Hotel so that the structure will not be relegated to the wreaking ball and
history. The hotel is sitting on prime business development land, and it is time to
see movement on its future niche in the downtown core. Staff is recommending that
the public hearing be held and that Council adopt the resolution approving the
application for funding.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF
A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE
PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION OF THE STATE
CDBG PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Ukiah as follows:
SECTION 1
The City Council has reviewed and hereby approved an application for up to: $35,000 for a Palace
Hotel Reuse Study.
SECTION 2
The Mayor and the City Council have determined that federal citizen participation requirements were
met during the development of this application.
SECTION 3
The Mayor and the City Council hereby approve the use of the General Fund in the amount of $8,750
to be used as the City's Cash Match for this project.
SECTION 4
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to act on the City's behalf in all matters pertaining
to this application.
SECTION 5
If the application is approved, the City Manager is authorized to enter into and sign the grant
agreement and any subsequent amendments with the State of California for the purpose of this grant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
day of
,2000, by the following roll call vote:
Jim Mastin
Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila
City Clerk
,! Ci'cy Ul ah
city of Ukiah
Application For
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
For
2000- 2001 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Submitted To:
The California Oepartment of
Housing and Community Development
August 2000