This ordinance exempts Midtown Park Apartments from certain construction contracting requirements while still requiring adherence to prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance exempting Midtown Park Apartments, located at 1415 Scott Street, from construction contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6, but requiring compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of Administrative Code, Section 23.61; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to address urgent repairs and compliance issues at Midtown Park Apartments, prompting a waiver of certain contracting requirements.
The City acquired Midtown Park Apartments to provide housing for families displaced by urban renewal policies.
The City entered into a month-to-month Management and Lease Agreement with Mercy Midtown Inc. to operate and manage the property.
Kalco assumed Mercy's obligations under the Management and Lease Agreement for the operations and management of the property.
The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance are consistent with the City’s General Plan and priority policies.
The Civil Service Commission approved property management services to be provided by Kalco for a period of five years.
The Board introduced an ordinance exempting Midtown Park Apartments from certain construction contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors, allowing for urgent repairs at Midtown Park Apartments.
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