TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM
FROM: Jeffrey Yates, ICMA-CM, Assistant City Manger
John Jones, Director, Office of Community Safety
DATE: February 6, 2026
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Receive an Update for the Reuse and Renovation of Former Blue Street Senior Center Building for OCS
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Safe and Secure Community
Goal 3: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
Goal 5: Financially Sound City Providing Exemplary City Services
Goal 6: Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement
Executive Summary:
This item is to inform the Mayor and City Council of the planned renovation and upfit of the former Blue Street Senior Center. The adaptive reuse will support the continued growth and operations of the Office of Community Safety (OCS). The proposed project will establish the Blue Street site as the primary hub and headquarters for OCS.
The renovated facility will support staff offices, community outreach and engagement space, and programmatic activities aligned with Council priorities and the City's broader community safety strategy. The project encompasses approximately 9,226 square feet across two existing City-owned buildings. The estimated project cost of $800,000 supports renovation of the administrative building (6,626 square feet) as an initial phase, with additional space to be addressed through future phases subject to final design and funding availability.
Background:
The Office of Community Safety was established by Council action in 2023 to advance a comprehensive, community-based approach to public safety that emphasizes prevention- and intervention-focused services, as well as coordination across multiple service areas. OCS serves as a civilian-led coordinating office that works across City departments and with community-based organizations to implement Council-directed community safety initiatives.
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