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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: November 5, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation from the League of California Cities to the City of Dublin for
the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Valor Crossing Affordable
Housing Development
Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A representative from the League of California Cities will present the League Partners
Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations to the Dublin City
Council for the Valor Crossing affordable housing development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the award.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The League of California Cities (League) has selected the City of Dublin as a 2019
Helen Putnam Award winner for the public-private collaboration on the Valor Crossing
affordable housing development. The 2019 award winners were announced at the
League’s Annual Conference & Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in October.
The City of Dublin received the League Partners Award for "Excellence in City -Business
Relations" for the Valor Crossing affordable housing development. Valor Crossing is an
affordable housing development, which gives preference to veterans and their families,
seniors and people with disabilities. It was made possible through the collaboration of
the City of Dublin, Bay West Development (a private developer) and Eden Housing (a
not-for-profit developer). The private and public sector partnership resulted in a 66-unit,
100 percent affordable residential project, of which 35 residents were homeless or at
risk of becoming homeless upon opening.
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Established in 1982, the League's Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program was
designed to recognize and promote the outstanding efforts and innovative solutions
made by city governments each year. The League received 168 submissions this year
and selected one winner in each of the 12 categories:
CCS Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration
Community Services and Economic Development
Economic Development Through the Arts
Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, and Community Involvement
Health and Wellness Programs
Housing Programs and Innovations
Internal Administration
League Partners Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations
Planning and Environmental Quality
Public Safety
Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation, and
The Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government.
The League is a statewide association that advocates for cities with the state and
federal governments and provides education and training services to elected and
appointed city officials.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of this staff report was provided to Bay West Development and Eden Housing.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.