§ 107A.2. REQUIRED REPORTS.

(a) Department Reports to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. By no later than July 31, 2019, the departments listed in this subsection (a) shall submit to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development reports containing an assessment of relevant assets and needs in the District, recommendations on programs, policies, and funding sources that could benefit the District, and other recommendations that could serve the District to advance the goals of this Chapter 107A. Each department shall seek the input of the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee established in Chapter 5, Article XXX of the Administrative Code, during that committee’s existence, as well as residents, businesses, and organizations in the District, when compiling the information relevant for the reports and when deciding on recommendations.

(1) The Historic Preservation Commission’s report shall describe and evaluate historic resources in the District and make recommendations regarding how the City may preserve those resources.

(2) The Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s report shall (A) describe existing businesses and nonprofit organizations that contribute to the culture of the District, and make recommendations regarding how the City may serve those businesses and organizations; and (B) describe tourist activity in the District, and make recommendations regarding how the City can sustain and increase that activity.

(3) The Arts Commission’s report shall describe the artistic and cultural assets in the District, including fine arts, performing arts, and regular cultural events like festivals, and make recommendations about how the City may preserve and support those assets.

(4) The Department of Public Works’ report shall (A) describe potential improvements to public amenities and infrastructure in the District that could better reflect the culture of the District; and (B) evaluate available opportunities for adding to the public amenities and infrastructure that reflect and enhance the culture of the District, and make recommendations for potential funding sources to support those additions.

(5) The Planning Department’s report shall make recommendations regarding potential amendments to the Planning Code that could contribute to the preservation of the character of the District.

(6) The Human Rights Commission’s report shall evaluate and describe the cultural competency of City services in the District, and propose policy changes to address deficits in those areas.

(b) Culture, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report. By no later than July 31, 2020, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development shall prepare and submit to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor a Culture, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (“CHHESS Report”) for the District.

The CHHESS Report shall include a demographic and economic profile of the District, including past, current, and future trends; analyze and record the tangible and intangible elements of the District’s cultural heritage; identify areas of concern that could inhibit the preservation of the District’s unique culture; and propose legislative, economic, and other solutions and strategies to support the District. The CHHESS Report shall discuss or incorporate the findings and recommendations of departments in the reports required by subsection (a) of this Section 107A.2. In preparing the CHHESS Report, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development shall solicit recommendations and feedback from the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee, and spearhead a community engagement process with residents, businesses, and workers in the District, in order to develop the strategies and plans that will preserve and enhance the culture of the District.

(c) Timeline Extensions. The Board of Supervisors may extend any of the deadlines in subsections (a) or (b) of this Section 107A.2 by resolution. Prior to requesting that the Board extend a deadline, any department requesting such an extension shall notify the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee in writing.

(d) Board of Supervisors Consideration. Following receipt of the CHHESS Report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, the Board of Supervisors may take any action that the Board deems appropriate, including, by resolution, approving the report, modifying the report, rejecting the report, or requesting additional information or analysis from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development or any other City department or agency.

(e) Progress Reports. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development shall provide a progress report on the strategies outlined in the CHHESS Report at least once every three years following the Board of Supervisors’ enactment of a resolution approving or modifying the CHHESS Report.

(Added by Ord. , File No. 181080, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019)