Lowell Community
Meeting
April 13th, 2010
Lowell Elementary School
Community Plan Area Map
Visualization tools for phased transformation
Catalytic Public Realm Improvements
Catalytic Development on Key Sites
Collateral Development Over Time
Value of Each Increment Compounds Over Time
Hands-On Design Workshop
For more information, visit
www.FresnoDowntownPlans.com
or call 621-PLAN
Helping you Get a Job
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Businesses located in the Enterprise Zone
receive tax credits for hiring “qualified
employees”.
As a Lowell Resident, you are most likely a
“qualified employee”.
This helps you to better market yourself when
applying for a job with these businesses.
Hiring you = added value for the company.
LOWELL PROJECT
FRESNO P.D. REPORT
Fresno Police Department
Calls for Service in Lowell Area
ZONE
June 1, 08Apr 1, 09
June 1, 09Apr 1, 10
TREND
2554
2497
2548
+2.04%
2555
4813
5469
+13.63%
Fresno Police Department
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Parole Violations
125
Probation Violations 109
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Parole Searches & Warrants 88
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Weapons, Assaults & Robbery 90
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Prostitution Arrests 101
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Arrest Warrants 213
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Fresno Police Department
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Narcotic Arrests 162
Fresno Police Department
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Graffiti Arrests 9
Fresno Police Department
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Landlord & Tenants
Fresno Police Department
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Walking Beats & Community Contact
Code Enforcement
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Fences cases remaining - 28
Public Nuisance Vacant Building Cases -6
Housing Repair Cases -8
Vacant Lot Cases -8
Abandoned Vehicle Cases - 5
Illegal dumping Cases -1
Lead Abatement Cases – 35
Sweep- 4
(91) Total Active Cases of: 4/1/10
City Attorney’s Office
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Multi-Family Housing Ordinance: We are
working with Code Enforcement to draft, adopt
and implement ordinance which establishes
regular inspection of multi-family housing to
identify violations of Fresno Municipal Code
sections regarding housing conditions and
abatement of those violations.
Schedule for circulation to City departments and
presentation to City Council for public hearing
and adoption.
Lead-Free Lowell
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Code Enforcement Lead Safe Housing Team has
completed a lead visual survey in Lowell to identify Pre1978 Housing units in Poor Condition, with Visible
Deteriorated Paint, and occupied by a Child under the
age of Six.
We have identified 115 qualifying
properties.
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The 115 properties identified will have a LHC Grant
program information packet mailed to both tenant and
owner.
Lead-Free Lowell
LHC Grant Program , Frequently Asked Questions
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Do Rental Properties Qualify for the LHC Grant Program ?
Yes!
Tenants meeting income requirements, with a child
residing in the unit will qualify the rental property for assistance
through the LHC Grant Program.
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I ‘m a grandparent, I provide weekly child care for my
grandchild, do I qualify for the LHC Program ?
Yes! Childcare providers, providing documented childcare on a
regular basis qualify for assistance.
Lead-Free Lowell
Completed Projects
386 N San Pablo (Before)
386 N San Pablo (After)
Improving Housing in Lowell
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Three funding streams we’re leveraging
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2 homes purchased
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8 Homes to be rehabbed, one of which is historic
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Partnered with Habitat for Humanity who built 2 new homes
Please see us after the meeting for more
information on how we can help you
Housing in Lowell
Habitat for Humanity
Soon to be rehabilitated home
Habitat for Humanityh
Rehabilitated Home
Redevelopment Agency
NSP Rehabilitation Project
1130 E. Franklin Avenue
BEFORE
Redevelopment Agency
NSP Rehabilitation Project
1130 E. Franklin Avenue
AFTER
Redevelopment Agency
NSP Rehabilitation Project
137 N. College Avenue
BEFORE
IN CONSTRUCTION
Neighborhood Stabilization Program & RDA
Acquisitions
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237 N. Park Avenue
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129 N. College Avenue
(pending)
Redevelopment Agency
Single & Multi Family Rehabilitation Projects
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473 N. Glenn Avenue
Planned Multi-Family
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329 N. College Avenue
Planned Multi-Family
PARCS Department
Improvements at Dickey Park
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In March, 24 moms from
Lowell Elementary teamed
up with the City and Hands
On Central CA for a day of
service at Dickey Park.
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Plans are underway to
remove the wading pool and
construct a new Splash Park
at Dickey starting in May.
PARCS Department Report
Improvements at San Pablo Family Park
New Playground
• Soft-fall Surfacing
• Site Furnishings
Letter of Support signed
by 100 residents in
Lowell Neighborhood
and La Union Del Pueblo
Caltrans is reviewing
request.
Fire Department
For Smoke Detector service
Call 621-4000
Cleaning up Lowell
Weekly street sweeping
Alley Debris
Bi-monthly removal of illegal dumping in the alleyways
‘La Union’ Volunteers
At Dickey Playground
Water Meters
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Water Meter Box Installation
20-Gallon Challenge
Summer Watering Schedule
ODD Numbered Addresses:
EVEN Numbered Addresses:
(Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
(Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
Wednesday/Friday/Sunday
NO WATERING BETWEEN 6 AM AND 7 PM
Lowell Neighborhood
Association
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Residents’ Meeting – First Monday of each
Month
Community Meeting – 3rd Monday of each
Month
La Union de Familias
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JUNTAS:
Abril 14 y 28
 Mayo 5 y 19
 Junio 2
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CARNE ASADA y FUTBOL:
Abril 18, Domingo
 Parke Dickey, a la 1:00 pm
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Census
BE THE CHANGE! BE COUNTED!
Census 2010
Kuv Tseem Ceeb - I Count - Yo Cuento