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6. Artists Village Kiosk Update and Options (CDA) <br />Downtown Development Liaison, Leigh Eisen, provided an update on the Artists <br />Village Kiosks and review of entrepreneurship competition and potential awards. <br />Councilmembers pleased with response from public. Carts should be sensitive to <br />brick & mortar and not compete with existing businesses. <br />7. Review Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Rate Schedule (PWA) <br />Public Works Agency Interim Executive Director, William Galvez, provided handouts <br />on Water Capital Improvement Program and Water & Sewer Rate Study Update. <br />Since the City's last rate increase in July of 2011 the costs of the City's two sources <br />of water, groundwater and imported MWD water, have increased 16.9% and 19.6% <br />respectively. PWA consultant to provide study analysis report in a few weeks to be <br />shared with Council and executive management. <br />8. Discuss RFQ for Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor (CDA) <br />Shelly Landry- Bayle, Housing Division Manager, reviewed Housing projects and <br />need to issue housing bonds and tax credits. RFQ for bond counsel team to help <br />look for options. <br />(Item 5 taken out of order) <br />5. Economic Development Task Force Update (CDA) <br />Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist, provided review of 6/24/14 memo <br />listing taskforce business community representatives of which nine have confirmed. <br />First meeting is planned in August. The Taskforce will be asked to guide the <br />development of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). <br />9. Update on Reuse of Bristol Remnant Parcels (PWA) <br />Councilmember Vince Sarmiento recused due to property nearby. <br />Public Works Agency, Principal Civil Engineer, Jason Gabriel, provided PowerPoint <br />and handout of Bristol Street Surplus Properties. Discussion from councilmembers <br />on review of underground utilities for area; parcels for community gardens, health & <br />fitness, urban farm. Look at other models and define what the residents want. <br />Review at study session and discuss with City Councilmembers to take steps to <br />move forward. <br />July 14, 2014 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes <br />