NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CITY OF ALBANY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SANTIAM ROOM

Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW

Monday, September 17, 2016 12:00 p.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER (12:00) Zimmer

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (12:00) Zimmer

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12:05) Zimmer

• September 12, 2016

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT REVIEW (12:10) Staff

2017 PROGRAM PLANNING (12:30) Staff

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER MEETING DATES (1:00) Staff

ADJOURN

NEXT MEETING:

• TBD

The location of the meeting is accessible to the disabled. If you need special accommodations to attend or participate, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance by calling 541-917-7500.

ATTACHMENT A Two Chicks Conspiracy PO Box 1641 Albany, Oregon 97321 TwoChicksConspiracy@gmail.com 541.791.6115 August 24, 2016

Two Chicks Conspiracy is a partnership between Joanna Rosinska and Kimberly Kelly. We produce what we term Wearable Art, consisting of belts, T-shirts and other similar items. We also produce dog collars, and have men’s wallets and “murses” in development stages.

Joanna has a degree in Visual Communication and is an experienced Graphic Designer. Kimberly is a 25 year business owner with experience in marketing, customer service and production. Joanna is currently otherwise unemployed, and Kimberly is transitioning to a less physical working retirement due to health. Both of us attended a Business Development course in 2013. Elizabeth Pakravan with the Oregon Small Business Development Center is our business advisor, and at present is helping us develop a marketing plan.

We deal predominately in dye sublimation (a printing process which involves an image permanently transferred to polyester materials) items. We offer a unique product in the market as many of our products are custom designs for clients, some for specific events. We also do designs which are a panoramic image, as opposed to simple repeated images which is common in the market. This sets us apart from what is available, and gives us a special product that addresses an unfilled niche.

In our current selection we have 15 designs in casual fashion belts, available in 3 sizes, with complimentary buckles. Additionally there are 5 more in prototype phase. The designs range from a belt with iconic Portland images, sports oriented scenes, to belts with very natural motifs and patterns in order to appeal to a broad swath of consumers. We currently have dog collars in 3 different sizes along with leashes of varying lengths which match the designs on some of our belts. We are in the process of prototyping wallets, compiling designs, selecting fabrics, and finalizing construction details.

Our customers are gift shops in Oregon and Washington, and currently a bike tour in Colorado. We are also talking to a marketing company in Colorado who is interested in offering custom belts to their clients. With our soon to be launched advertising campaign, we need to be cautious in our efforts as we might be overwhelmed with orders, so we are using a measured approach. We are necessarily working with an extremely limited budget, and require seed money to purchase needed equipment and materials. The equipment and materials will enable us to make product with gross revenue of approximately $9,000. It will also provide us with the means to prototype additional designs, and venture into other products. We currently have on hand about 100 belts in 3 different designs.

ATTACHMENT A While this is only our first couple of months of introduction, we have had successes with sales to an annual bike tour in Colorado, where 2500 riders participate. The marketing company for the ride had no experience with selling belts, but sold every one we provided them so we expect to be a yearly fixture on the ride. It is our intent to partner with other events in a similar manner. The marketing company has approached us about supplying custom belts for their other clients. Our belts are also now being carried by a large regional gift store. We hope to increase the number of stores they are carrying our product in from the current 2 to all 8 of their locations. We are currently creating our website and have a presence on Facebook. We will also be pursuing Instagram. Joanna has created postcard mailers to send to prospective clients, done with stunning images of our products. Attached to the grant application is a revenue projection for the next 16 months, showing goals and benchmarks we believe we can meet. None of the projections reflect anything but belts, and additional products would add to the bottom line.

Joanna Rosinska and Kimberly Kelly

ATTACHMENT A

City of Albany Community Development Block Grant Program

Small Business Grant Application

Albany Community Development Dept. P.O. Box 490

Albany, OR 97321-0144 (541) 917-7550

anne.catlin@cityofalbany.net www.cityofalbany.net/cdbg

The goal of this grant program is to create jobs for Albany residents by supporting Albany businesses. The objective is to offset costs for small businesses and microenterprises located in Albany to add these jobs.

1. APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION DATE: September 30, 2016 Business owner names: Joanna Rosinska and Kimberly Kelly Mailing address: PO Box 1641 Albany, Oregon 97321 E-mail address: TwoChicksConspiracy@gmail.com Phone: 541-791-6115 2. BUSINESS INFORMATION

Business name: Two Chicks Conspiracy Business address (location): 1009 Belmont Ave SW, Albany, Oregon 97321 Business phone: 541.971.6115 Website: TwoChicksConspiracy.com Business License #: 933989-99 Business Start Date: 08-05-2016

Organizational Structure: LLC S Corp. Sole Proprietorship Corporation

Not Yet Established Other: Partnership

Business’ EIN (or if Sole Proprietorship only, provide the primary owner’s SSN): 81-3487832

D-U-N-S #: 080390038 . [The DUNS # is required for all federally funded programs. Obtaining a DUNS number is a free, simple, one-time activity. Obtain one by calling 1–866–705–5711 or by applying online at http://www.dunandbradstreet.com. ]

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

a. In order to be eligible for this grant program the business must meet ALL of the following criteria: Yes The business must be physically located within Albany’s city limits. Yes The business must have ten or fewer employees, including the owner. Number of employees: 2 Yes The business must have been established within the last five years or be ready to start within six

months. Yes This program requires you to create at least one full time low- and moderate-income job (LMI Job) for

an Albany resident. Number of New Jobs: 1 current 1 future [See #6 for details on what qualifies as a LMI Job.]

b. In order to be eligible for this grant program you must have:

Graduated from a microenterprise or a small business development course or training program within 24 months of the application date: 2013 SBDC LBCC; OR

ATTACHMENT A Held a pre-application advising session with the LBCC Small Business Development Center staff regarding the business and grant application. Advising Date(s): Currently being advised by Elizabeth Pakravan OSBDC

c. Does any business owner have any personal/business judgments, unsettled lawsuits, major disputes, or tax liens against you/them or pending against you/them? __X__No ____Yes If YES, please describe:

d. Has the business, or any principles of the business, been involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings? ____No __X__Yes If YES, please describe: Kimberly Kelly -Personal bankruptcy 2009 due to medical expenses and extended unemployment.

e. Are there any delinquent taxes (local, state, federal, etc.) or payments owed to municipal utilities (sewer, water) by the applicant business and/or any of its owners? _X__No ____Yes If YES, please describe:

f. Are you currently compliant with all applicable local, state, and federal zoning, permits, and other regulations regarding the operation of your business? __X_Yes ____No If NO, please describe:

4. GRANT EXPENSES AND FINANCING INFORMATION

CDBG GRANT REQUEST: $ 8,000 (The maximum grant award is $8,000.)

a. Dye-sublimation printer EpsonSC-T3270 $ 4,164 b. Thermal press Geo Knight DK20S 1,673 c. Advertising, web site maintenance and marketing expenses 850 d. Advertising: Booth fee Seattle Gift Show (January 2017) 1,195 e. Microsoft Office 2016 software 190

$8,072

f. Explain how the grant funds will be used and the importance of this grant to the success of your business.

The equipment will provide us with the means to prototype additional designs and venture into other products. We have had demand for other products that can be produced with this needed equipment. Additionally, the printer will allow us to move to a whole other level of production when we procure our own roller press, so that we can print many products in-house including webbing for belts, fabric for bags and scarves.

g. Total annual operating budget: $ variable, see attached Please attach the annual budget and cash flow projections as applicable.

h. Total of other grant or loans received for business (if any): $ none Describe source and purpose of other grant or loans:

i. All other funding sources (including personal funds) and describe below: $ Minimal personal funds as required for start-up. We are planning crowd-funding for additional major equipment at a later date (1-2 years).

j. Anticipated Grant Start Date: Immediately Anticipated Date Job Created: Immediately k. Please check all applicable boxes regarding the business; the business will:

YES create more than one full-time job for Albany residents NO be located within the Central Albany Revitalization Area

YES create opportunities for minorities (women owned ), single-parents, felons, or recovering addicts

ATTACHMENT A 5. BUSINESS PLAN INFORMATION Please answer the questions below in the space provided or on additional pages. This summary business plan data will help the City evaluate the grant application and the success of your business.

a. Briefly describe your business, including its primary business activities.

Two Chicks Conspiracy is a partnership between Joanna Rosinska and Kimberly Kelly. We produce what we term Wearable Art, consisting of belts, T-shirts and other similar items. We also produce dog collars, and have men’s wallets and “murses”, and women’s scarves in development stages.

b. What are your goals for your business this year and how do they fit with your long-term business goals?

As we are well into this calendar year, our revenues for the remaining months we anticipate will be in the range of $2-3,000. Next year, we plan to start off with a booth at the Seattle Gift show in January, where we hope for a large exposure to many potential wholesale customers. With Elizabeth Pakravan’s (OSBDC) help we are currently preparing an advertising effort concentrating in Oregon, then Washington State. Kimberly has identified nearly 100 potential stores to contact first with 2-3 post-card mailers, then following up with email contact, phone call and in most cases face-to-face visits. With these contacts and the outcome from the Gift Show in Seattle we hope to open 5 new accounts in January and an average of 1-3 most months there-after. The initial stocking of accounts with product, along with reorders and orders for new designs, will provide us with a continued growth of revenue. The addition of the products currently in the development/prototype stage will further enhance income.

What products or services do you provide? What is the demand for your products/ services? Please cite sources.

We deal predominately in dye sublimation (a printing process which involves an image permanently transferred to polyester materials) items. In our current selection we have 10 designs in casual fashion belts, available in 3 sizes, with complimentary buckles. Additionally there are 5 more in prototype phase. The designs range from a belt with iconic Portland images, sports oriented scenes, to belts with very natural motifs and patterns in order to appeal to a broad swath of consumers. We also currently have dog collars in 3 different sizes along with leashes of varying lengths which match the designs on some of our belts. We are in the process of prototyping wallets and murses, compiling designs, selecting fabrics, and finalizing construction details.

c. List your competition and what differentiates you.

While there are several belt and collar/leash producers, to the best of our knowledge we offer a unique product in the market as many of our products are custom designs for clients, some for specific events. We also do designs which are a panoramic image, as opposed to simple short repeated images which is common in the market. This sets us apart, and gives us a special product that addresses an unfilled niche.

d. Who is your target market and what is your marketing strategy?

Our wholesale customers are gift shops and boutiques in Oregon and Washington, and currently a bike tour in Colorado. We are also talking to a marketing company in Colorado who is interested in offering custom belts to their clients which include 2 major ski areas, and plan to expand that offering to other marketing firms. Two Chicks also has a website which will soon be an e-commerce site, and a Facebook presence and store on Etsy all to capture the retail market as well. With our soon-to-be launched advertising campaign, we need to be cautious in our efforts as we might be overwhelmed with orders, so we are using a measured approach.

e. For new businesses, where will your business be located and why is this a good location for your business?

ATTACHMENT A We will be working out of Joanna’s home in South Albany. We comply with all Home Business requirements of the City of Albany, which will allow us to save considerable money on overhead. The amount of space required to operate this business amounts is a home office and space in the 525 sq ft garage. We anticipate that we would not outgrow this space for a few years, and would have adequate cash-flow to support a commercial site should it be warranted due to growth.

6. MEETING THE HUD NATIONAL OBJECTIVE FOR JOBS

The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. All funded programs/activities must meet a national objective. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) national objective for this program is LMI Jobs - the number of jobs created that are held by or made available to low and moderate-income (LMI) Albany residents. The business must create at least one full-time job or equivalent to be held by or made available to* a low- to moderate-income Albany residents or formerly unemployed residents and may include the business owner’s job. If more than one job is created or retained, then at least 51 percent of the jobs must be held by or made available to* low- to moderate-income residents, defined by HUD as residents earning less than 80% of the area median income by household size. (See current income guidelines the Job Creation Self Certification Form.)

*Jobs are considered to be "made available to" LMI persons when:

The job does not require special skills that can only be acquired with substantial (i.e., one year or more) training or work experience or education beyond a high school education. The City of Albany and the assisted business take actions to ensure that LMI residents receive first consideration for filling such jobs.

Please select one of the following: X YES I am eligible for this program because as a new business owner, I am creating a full-time job for myself (or another business owner) and I qualify as a Low-Moderate Income (LMI) Albany resident per the current HUD income limit. (Complete the LMI Job Certification form.)

X YES I will create at least one job to be held by or available to LMI persons within 12 months of the grant contract date. (Each new employee will need to complete the attached LMI Job Certification form and you will be required to submit a Job Creation Report that collects demographic data on new hires. This info is not collected until the position is filled.)

Current Number of Employees (including working owners): Full Time 1 Part Time ___0__ _

Number of NEW full-time jobs (or equivalent) that will be held by or made available to LMI residents: ___1___ Anticipated Hire Date(s): March 2017 Do the new jobs include the owners’ job? YES X (2nd owner)

New Job Title(s): _Business owner/partner_____

7. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION

a. Resume of each business owner b. Business License

ATTACHMENT A c. One year financial projections and annual operating budget (existing businesses); OR start-up cash-flow

projections and annual operating budget (start-ups) d. Documentation of costs or expenses to be paid with the CDBG grant (such as leases, utilities,

quotes/estimates, etc.)

8. ASSURANCES AND SIGNATURES I understand and by signing agree: that all information I have provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to notify you promptly in writing upon any material change in the information provided herein. You are authorized to make such inquiries, as you deem necessary and appropriate to verify the accuracy of this application.

Signed electronically Joanna Rosinska September 30, 2016

Applicant Signature Date Signed electronically Kimberly Kelly September 30, 2016

Applicant Signature Date

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

2013-17 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS & EXPENDITURES TO DATEAnticipated 5-

Year CDBG SPENT Five Year

Allocation TO-DATE % Complete

$0 Curb Ramps 50 0 0%

$66,313 Persons Assisted

0 0 0%

7. Eliminate Blighting Influences $152,000 $279,324 $26,435 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities: Periwinkle Path repairs; Sunrise Park remodel

Persons Assisted

4000 1000 25%

$85,300 Owned Units 20 5 25%

$0 Rental Units 20 0 0%

$0 $0 Facade treatment/business building rehabBusinesses Assisted 2 0 0%

$69,500 $48,918 Microenterprise Assistance - LBCC courses and advising

Residents Assisted

150 83 55%

$79,550 $45,758 Small Business Development Jobs Created 40 25 63%

4. Further Fair Housing $10,000 $4,600 $2,375 Education and Outreach Households Assisted

100 48 48%

5. Reduce Homelessness $160,000 $75,800 $75,800 Homeless PreventionTrans'l Beds Added 20 16 80%

$63,129 $45,129 Homeless Prevention: Emergency Shelter Provided

Persons Assisted

50 56 112%

$17,071 $17,071 Homeless Prevention: Emergency Housing Funding

Households Assisted

0 16 n/a

$152,300 $112,300 Non-Homeless Special Needs Public Services Persons Assisted

500 340 68%

TOTALS $1,526,000 $1,275,874 $525,398

1. Remove Barriers to Accessibility

$222,000 $319,300

Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities: 19th Avenue Infill Sidewalks; Dave Clark curb ramps; Sidewalks to Sunrise Park and parking lot

CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALSALLOCATED THRU

16-17 DESCRIPTIONPerformance

Measure5-Year GOAL

To-Date ACTUAL

$215,300 Housing Rehabilitation

6. Provide Public Services $302,000

3. Increase Economic Opportunities

$280,000

2. Improve Affordable Housing $400,000

APPROVED: DRAFT

CITY OF ALBANY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Santiam Room, 333 Broadalbin Street Monday, September 12, 2016

12:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Commissioner Members Present: Karen Cardosa, Iris Carrasco, Tara Dixson, Chris Equinoa, Sharon Konopa, Joann Zimmer

Commissioners Absent: Terry Knoll (excused), Dick Olsen (excused), Daniel Sullivan (excused), Nathan Brown (unexcused)

Staff Present: Anne Catlin, Planner III; Bob Richardson, Planning Manager; Edie O’Neil, Administrative Assistant I

Others Present: No others in the audience

CALL TO ORDER

Zimmer called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Konopa moved to approve the July 18, 2016 minutes as stated. Equinoa seconded. A vote was taken and passed by 6-0.

2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT (CAPER)

Catlin introduced the purpose of the CAPER. This is due at the end of the month. She provided revisions to the table on page 2 of the report that were made to better match the table to those in the HUD template online version. (See agenda packet).

Catlin reviewed the City’s performance to date on the Consolidated Plan goals, noting where future Consolidated Plan amendments may be needed, and gave program updates.

Affordable Housing: Performance is lagging behind projections; however it is unlikely that 20 rental housing units will be rehabilitated. Zimmer suggested adding veteran properties to the current affordable housing program. Catlin agreed this would be a good idea and would look into it.

Economic Opportunities: Catlin noted that the goal of rehabilitating two buildings needs to be removed. Microenterprise assistance was delayed with changeover and staffing at LBCC, but courses and advising are now available in Spanish and demand is growing for the small grant program. With the new liaisons at LBCC, Catlin expects improvements in participation. Numbers may need to be adjusted in the last year for the five year goal.

Further Fair Housing: Spanish and English classes in fair housing training are being planned to educate the public on their rights. Catlin is planning them at Sunrise School in October. Zimmer wanted to know

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if a metric could be added to track participation by clients from providers awarded CDBG funding. Carrasco asked if childcare or meals are offered since this is an evening event. Catlin stated that she was hesitant to use limited funds for food. She suggested sponsors or donors instead.

The City’s fair housing analysis is due October 2017. As part of the Sustainable Cities Year Program partnership between the City and the University of Oregon, a geography class will be working on the equity mapping project to map data for the City’s analysis and the next five-year plan. The city may be coordinating elements of the analysis and public input with Corvallis and Linn-Benton Housing Authority. Carrasco reminded Catlin to work with various other groups.

Richardson explained the Sustainable Cities Year Program; the University will be working on over twenty projects that match up with the students’/faculty’s interests and goals.

Reducing Homelessness: This goal is mainly being addressed through prevention and adding emergency housing capacity.

Eliminating Blighting Influences: Catlin said this goal is being addressed with infill sidewalks and curb ramps, the Sunrise Park remodel, and Periwinkle path improvements. The city is making progress working with NOAA fisheries on review of the stormwater plan for effects on wildlife. Once NOAA has approved the project, DSL should soon issue a decision on the wetland removal and fill permit. The water quality permit and environmental review notice will follow. She is hoping the project will be completed by July 1, 2017. This would catch up spending.

Zimmer expressed a concern regarding safety issues on 24th and Geary Avenue on the east side. Konopa suggested a pedestrian crosswalk with flashing lights. Konopa will bring this up at today’s council meeting. Catlin hoped it could be included in the 24th Ave. project that is already in the Capital Improvements Plan.

Public Services. Catlin noted that all FY 16-17 contracts have been signed with the recipient agencies.

The Commission had no comments and recommended the report to the City Council. Catlin invited members to attend the City Council hearing on September 28th.

PROGRAM UPDATES

Catlin had no other program updated but suggested that the commissioners consider program needs for the next meeting.

Zimmer suggested a way to monitor homeless and runaway youth regionally and on how to assist them.

ADJOURN

Zimmer adjourned the meeting at 12:58 p.m.

Submitted by, Reviewed by,

Edie O’Neil Anne Catlin Administrative Assistant I Planner III