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- Glendale. Economic Development.
Your Success is Our Success.
By Scott Ochoa, City Manager
Presented to the Valley Economic Alliance March 6, 2014
Glendale. Economic Development. Your Success is Our Success. By - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Glendale. Economic Development. Your Success is Our Success. By - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Glendale. Economic Development. Your Success is Our Success. By Scott Ochoa, City Manager Presented to the Valley Economic Alliance March 6, 2014 In the Beginning. HdL Companies And then it got Worse 2013 . We Learned a Few Things . We
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And then it got Worse…
HdL Companies
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- 2013. We Learned a Few Things
. We Learned a Few Things
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The New Normal…
- This is a long term recovery!
- City has to adjust operations to
fit the new framework
- Lowest Staffing Levels in 20 years
- Streamlined Entitlement Review
Process
- Redevelopment Is Gone
- We’re now in the Economic
Development Business
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Glendale Priorities
- Economic Development is a Top
Priority in Glendale
- City Wide Focus on Economic
Development
- Class A Office
- 18-Hour City
- Service to Business Community
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An Enhanced City Image
It’s Working….
- Land Use Policy is
Facilitating New Investment
- People are Moving TO
Glendale
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An Enhanced City Image
- Enhanced Municipal Programs Securing Private Investment
- Enhanced Amenities (housing, restaurants, libraries, streets)
contribute to a more complete city experience
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Class A Office Success in 2013
- Top Tenants Renewed
Leases
- New World Renowned
Tenants Moved In
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Retail Success in 2013
- Glendale
Galleria Expansion
- Americana At
Brand Expansion
- MarketPlace
Revamp
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2014.Laser Sharp Focus.
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Laser Focus on Class A Office
Quick Stat
- 79% Occupancy
- Up from 5 years ago
Incentives to Occupy
- $2.48 is avg rental rate
- Flexible zoning and uses
- Collaborative marketing
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Cultivating the 18 Hour City
- More nightlife and
diverse activities are emerging
- Focus on the “lost”
demographics
- Total commitment
to economic development
- Every
department, every employee
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Commitment to Business Services
- No Gross Receipts Tax
- Streamlined Permit Process
- Plan Check Priority
- Concierge Service
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Moving Forward.
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Our 3rd Quarter
- Moving Forward
- Continued Recovery
- Ensuring the Right Mix
- Unwinding the Successor Agency
- Stay Tuned…
- 4th Quarter Analysis Coming Soon
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SO WHAT?
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We Need You
We’re great, but we have our limits….
- Built-out environment, no low-hanging fruit
- Time-value of doing business; process is product?
- Lowest Staffing levels in 20 years
We need your support to amplify our message. Help us, Help you!
But… What do you need from us?
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What you need from us….
Consistency, Clarity & Quality P
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i t i v e E n e r g y A Consistent, positive customer experience Offer solutions that are practical W a y s t
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No Bull
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What it gets us….
Indicators of Success
- Shrink office vacancy rate by 2%
- Add 1.5% points on organic sales tax growth
- Know how many new business and new jobs are
generated in the City (!)
- Shrink average number of days from application
submission to hearing
- Increase percentage of development application
reviews completed within a 30 day period
- Increase average turnaround time per plan
check
- Increased presence in social media
SUCCESS
*Your Success is Our Success
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Glendale is Open for Business. No Bull
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Ninja Death Squad
CONTACTS
Philip Lanzafame, Executive Director of Economic Development Darlene Sanchez, Principal Economic Development Officer Sharon Mann Garrett, Principal Economic Development Officer Jacqueline Bartlow, Economic Development Coordinator 633 E. Broadway, Suite 201 (818) 548-3155