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TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Contra
FROM: Phil Batchelor
Costa
Executive Director
>. County .
DATE: September 22, 1992 coru�"�J
SUBJECT: FY 1992/93 Redevelopment Agency Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt annual Redevelopment Agency budget for Fiscal Year 1992/93 in
compliance with California Community Redevelopment Law.
FISCAL IMPACT
This budget provides for no General Fund subvention of the Agency (see
below) .
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
California community Redevelopment Law (Health& Safety Code §33606)
requires in part that the Redevelopment Agency adopt an annual budget
containing specific information. The attached report fulfills the
requirements of Redevelopment Law and establishes a framework for
implementation of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency budget
for fiscal year 1992/93 . This budget has been reviewed by local
Project Area Committees.
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Cc: Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR,
Redevelopment Agency AGENCY SECRETARY
County Administrator
County Counsel
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Highlights:
• To comply with the new State budget, over $400, 000 in Agency
revenue must be redirected to the State for redistribution to
schools;
• The total Agency budget from all sources (tax increments, bond
proceeds, developer fees, loans, etc. ) is nearly $26 million;
• To assist the County in dealing with its fiscal constraints,
the Agency will repay over $900, 000 to the County General
Fund;
• With the availability of bond proceeds, the programs in West
Pittsburg, Oakley and North Richmond will begin to exhibit
tangible results during the fiscal year;
• Directed economic development/commercial enhancement
activities will be initiated in three of the project areas:
West Pittsburg, Oakley and Rodeo.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992-93
INTRODUCTION
California community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code §33606) requires
the Redevelopment Agency to adopt an annual budget containing the following:
- Proposed expenditures of the Agency;
- Proposed indebtedness to be incurred by the Agency;
- A work program for the coming year, including goals; and
- An examination of the previous year's achievements.
I. PLEASANT HILL BART
A. ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Available funds are expected to reach $16, 558 , 938 including:
• Tax Increment (Non-Housing) :
Projects $1, 756, 850.1
Debt Service 962 , 000.2
2, 718,850.
• Tax Increment (Housing) : 803 , 600.3
• Developer Fees: 4 , 377,742 .4
• Earnings on Real Property: 180, 000.
• Developer Payments for Real Property 0.
Acquisition/Relocation
• Inter-governmental Revenue 2 , 340, 000.
• Bond Proceeds 6, 138 , 746.
TOTAL $16, 558, 938 .
B. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Proposed expenditures and reserves for FY 92-93 total $16, 558,938.
Capital projects include preliminary engineering for the Bancroft
Extension and Iron Horse Trail. The bulk of Agency funds are being
reserved for the construction of the Bancroft extension. Housing
assistance includes financial assistance to the Park Regency
project and for the Area 4 property assemblage. Expenditures
include:
• Payments to Other Agencies
Fiscal Agreements $ 76 , 000
SB 617 Payment 296 , 280
372 , 280.
• Capital Projects
Bancroft Extension 100, 000
Engineering
Reserve/Bancroft Ext.
Bond Proceeds 6, 138,746
SAP Fees 4, 143 , 682
Iron Horse Trail 158 , 600
10, 541, 028.
Property Acquisition
Area 4 Assembly 2, 494 , 600
Helix Note Retirement 448 , 000
2 , 942 , 600.
• Park Regency Financial 608, 000.5
Assistance
• Repayment of County Debt 900, 000.
• Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness 962 , 000.
• Administration
Salaries 10, 000
Services &Supplies 211, 030
Equipment 12 , 000
233 , 030.
TOTAL $16, 558, 938 .
Footnotes
1. 1992-93 Non-Housing Tax Increment of $880, 000; Carry-over of
$834, 000; and Interest Earnings of $42 , 850.
2 . 1992-93 Debt Service Increment of $962, 000.
3 . 1992-93 Housing Tax Increment of $461, 000; Carry-over of
$323 , 000; and Interest Earnings of $19, 600.
4 . Fund balance of $2 , 359, 000 and Interest Earnings of $117 , 950.
Further, an additional amount of $1, 900, 792 in Specific Plan
Fees have been paid, and reside with County of Contra Costa
Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 1991-1.
5. Includes FY 91-92 payment, which was deferred, and FY 92-93
payment.
(Continuation of Pleasant Hill BART)
C. INDEBTEDNESS
As of June 30, 1992, the Agency has incurred approximately $27.54
million in debt. The major elements of Agency debt for the
Pleasant Hill BART Station Area are:
• $22 . 68 million Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 .
• $1.70 million due to County General Fund for property
advances and cash to the Agency.
• $1.26 million due to Pleasant Hill BART TSM fund for an
advance from transit fees.
• $.40 million due Helix for property acquisition.
• $1.20 million due Glendale Federal Savings for property
acquisition (Area 4) .
• $. 30 million due to State of California pursuant to SB 617
budget bill.
II. NORTH RICHMOND
A. ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Available funds are expected to reach $1, 554, 020, including:
• Tax Increment (Non-Housing) :
Capital Projects $139 ,400
Debt Service 88 , 000
227, 400.1
• Tax Increment (Housing) : 34, 850.2
• Community Development Block 140, 000.
Grant funds for housing
• EBMUD Housing Mitigation Payment 53 , 000.
• Inter-governmental Revenues 100, 000.
• Bond Proceeds
Capital Projects 799 , 016
Housing Program 199 ,754
998 , 770.
TOTAL $1, 554, 020.
B. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Proposed expenditures and reserves for FY 92-93 are expected to be
$1, 554, 020. Projects include the completion of the seven (7) unit
affordable housing project, financing of the COMET program, and
preliminary design engineering for the Brookside Drive realignment.
Expenditures include:
• Payments to Other Agencies
SB 617 Payment $10,973 .
• Capital Projects
Brookside Realignment 689, 579
COMET Activities 15, 000
704, 579.
• Housing Programs
Infill Housing 294, 900
Mortgage Subsidiary
Reserve for Housing 232 , 704
527, 604 .
• Repayment of County Debt
Flood Control Debt 109,237
County Advances 16, 829
126, 066.
• Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness 88, 000.
• Administration
Salaries 1, 000
Services & Supplies 86, 798
Equipment 9 , 000
_ 96, 798.4
TOTAL $1, 554, 020.
C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $1.27 million in debt as of
June 30, 1992 . The major elements include:
• $1. 13 million Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 ;
• $108, 500 to the County Flood Control District;
• $22, 600 to the County General Fund for advances from the
County;
• $10, 000 due to the State of California pursuant to SB 617
budget bill.
Footnotes
1. 1992-93 Tax Increment of $224, 000; and Interest Earnings of
$3 ,400.
2 . 1992-93 Tax Increment net of housing debt service component
of $34, 000; and Interest Earnings of $850.
III. WEST PITTSBURG
A. ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Available funds are expected to reach $3 , 649,708 including:
• Tax Increment (Non-Housing) :
Capital Projects $ 866, 125
Debt Service 183 , 000
1, 049, 125.1
• Tax Increment (Housing) : 367, 975.2
• Bond Proceeds
Capital Projects• 1, 786, 086
Housing Projects 446, 522
2 , 232 , 608 .
TOTAL $3 , 649, 708.
B. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Proposed expenditures and reserves for FY 92-93 total $3, 649,708.
Projects include contributions to the Willow Pass Road/Port Chicago
Highway improvements, Flood Control improvements, a contribution
for PRIDE activities, a housing construction loan, and commercial
enhancement activities, including property acquisition/development
by a non-profit economic development corporation. Expenditures
include:
• Payment to Other Agencies
Fiscal Agreements $100, 375
SB 617 Payment 73 ,782
174, 157.
• Capital Projects
PRIDE Activities 40, 000
Commercial Enhancement 600, 000
Program
Reserve/Capital Proj . 675,473
Willow Pass Road 830, 000
Flood Control 175 , 000
2 , 320,473 .
• Housing Projects
Housing Construction Loan 300, 000
Reserve/Housing Program 67, 975
1st Time Homebuyer Program 446 , 522
814, 497 .
• Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness 183 , 000.
• Administration
Salaries 1, 500
Services and Supplies 146, 081
Equipment 10 , 000
$ 157 , 581
TOTAL $3, 649, 708
C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $4 . 1 million in debt as of
June 30, 1992, including:
• $2 . 54 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992.
• $1. 5 million contractual obligation with the County for
infrastructure improvements.
• $74, 000 to the State of California pursuant to SB 617 budget
bill.
Footnotes
1. 1992-93 Tax Increment of $569, 000; Carry-over of $459, 000;
and Interest Earnings of $21, 125.
2 . 1992-93 Tax Increment net of housing debt service component
of $96, 000; Carry-over of $263, 000; and Interest Earnings of
$8, 975.
IV. OAKLEY
A. ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Available funds are expected to reach $3 , 512 , 387 including:
• Tax Increment (Non-Housing) :
Capital Projects $ 563 ,750
Debt Service 154 , 000
717 ,750.1
• Tax Increment (Housing) :
232 , 675.2
• Bond Proceeds
Capital Projects 2, 049 , 570
Housing Projects 512 , 392
2 , 561,962 .
TOTAL $3 ,512, 387.
B. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Proposed expenditures for FY 92-93 total $3 , 512, 387. Projects
include road/drainage improvements, park acquisition/improvements,
library renovation, fire suppression improvements, and a downtown
Specific Plan with resultant improvements. Expenditures include:
• Payments to Other Agencies
Fiscal Agreement $114, 375
SB 617 Payment 32 ,441
146, 816.
• Capital Projects
Downtown Specific Plan 70, 000
Misc Road Improvements 30, 000
Park Improvements 50, 000
Highway 4 Improvements 450, 000
Downtown Improvements 750, 000
Library Renovation 250, 000
Park Acquisition Fund 200, 000
Fire Hydrant Program 75, 000
Reserve/Capital Proj . 433 , 923
2, 308, 923 .
• Housing Projects
1st Time Homebuyer Program 512 , 392
Reserve for Housing Proj . 232 , 675
745, 067.
• Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness 154, 000.
• Administration
Salaries 1, 500
Services & Supplies 146, 081
Equipment 10, 000
157 , 581.
TOTAL $3 , 512 , 387.
C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $3. 54 million in debt as of
June 30, 1992 which include:
• $2 .98 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 .
• $32, 450 to the State of California pursuant to SB 617 budget
bill.
• $530, 000 in contractual obligations to the County for
infrastructure improvements.
Footnote
1. 1992-93 Tax Increment of $542 , 000; Carry-over of $162 , 000;
and Interest Earnings of $13, 750.
2 . 1992-93 Tax Increment net of housing debt service component
of $97, 000; Carry-over of $130, 000; and Interest Earnings of
$5, 675.
V. RODEO
A. ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Available funds are expected to reach $366,950 including:
• Tax Increment (Non-Housing) : $283 ,925.1
• Tax Increment (Housing) : 83 , 025.2
TOTAL $366, 950.
B. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Proposed expenditures and reserves for FY 92-93 total $366,950.
The primary projects are Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan, and San
Pablo Avenue/Willow Avenue entranceway improvements. Expenditures
include:
• Payments to Other Agencies
Fiscal Agreements $55, 000
SB 617 Payment -0-
55, 000.
• Capital Projects
Downtown/Waterfront 501000
Specific Plan
San Pablo Ave. / 26, 500
Willow Ave.
Reserve/Capital Proj . 17 , 752
94 , 252 .
• Housing Projects
Reserve for Housing Projects 83 , 025
• Repayment of County Debt 40, 262 .
• Administration
Salaries 1, 000
Services & Supplies 84 ,411
Equipment 91000
94 , 411.
$366, 950.
C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $560, 000 as of June 30, 1992,
including:
• $59, 959 to the County's Housing Bond Trust Fund.
• $500, 000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements.
Footnote
1. 1992-93 Tax Increment of $188, 000; Carry-over of $89, 000; and
Interest Earnings of $6, 925 (accumulated deficit of $59, 000) .
2 . 1992-93 Tax Increment of $47, 000; Carry-over of $34, 000; and
Interest Earnings of $2 , 025.
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WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93
The work program of the Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year
1992-93 is directed at continuing the implementation of the Pleasant Hill
BART Station Area Redevelopment Plan and Specific Plan, the Redevelopment
Plans for North Richmond, West Pittsburg, Oakley and Rodeo, as well as
evaluation of the potential for Redevelopment in the Pacheco/Buchanan Field
area of the County.
Specific goals, objectives and tasks of the Agency for Fiscal Year 92-93 are
outlined below:
I. Pleasant Hill BART Station Redevelopment Project Area:
Goal 1: Secure necessary financing to implement the Plan.
A. Secure funds from developers under terms of Disposition
and Development Agreements (DDA's) .
B. Continue property transfers as appropriate to expedite
receipt of payments.
C. Continue to collect reimbursements from developers as
called for in DDA's and from utility companies as called
for in undergrounding agreements.
D. Continue repayment of Agency debt to the County, as
financially feasible.
E. Continually evaluate the Agency's outstanding bonded
indebtedness for cost saving opportunities.
Goal 2 : Complete the Assemblage of specific Plan Development Areas.
A. Finalize amendments to Disposition and Development
Agreements (DDA's) for Development Area 3 .
B. Complete the acquisition of remaining parcels required
to complete Development Area 4 .
C. Complete vacation and abandonment proceedings on County
rights-of-way held in fee and easement.
D. Secure property dedications as necessary for planned
road improvements.
Goal 3 : Continue access and infrastructure improvements necessary to
allow construction to begin and to serve completed buildings.
A. Continue to transfer property as necessary to facilitate
road and public improvements.
B. Secure property dedications as specified in DDA's or
development approvals.
C. Initiate condemnation action where necessary.
D. Evaluate need for new rights-of-way and, if necessary,
acquire either through dedication or condemnation.
E. Establishment of a commuter bike trail along. the
Southern Pacific right-of-way.
F. Provide for interior use of Agency property to further
facilitate transit of utilization during the
construction of regional traffic improvements.
Goal 4 : Continue to evaluate Specific Plan Implementation.
A. Continue to development Transportation Systems
Management (TSM) Program, in conjunction with the County
TSM Coordination.
1. Coordinate with Contra Costa Centre Association for
program development.
2 . Coordinate the implementation of TSM with the
completion and occupancy of building.
3 . Explore and evaluate new TSM measures.
B. Develop and initiate, with the Contra Costa Centre
Association, a Child Care Affordability Program.
C. Begin preliminary engineering and environmental
documentation for the Bancroft Extension.
Goal 5: Facilitate the Development of Affordable Housing.
A. Provide financial assistance, as provided for in DDA's,
to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing in the
Park Regency project, including working with the County
on tax-exempt multi-family financing.
B. Initiate a competitive developer selection process for
the development of Area 4 .
II. North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan.
A. Monitor and provide support for private development
within the Project Area.
B. Continue to work with the Project Area
Committee/Municipal Advisory Committee in implementing
the Plan.
C. Work with the County Administrator and the City of
Richmond staff in implementing the COMET Program, a
comprehensive County/City Neighborhood improvement
program.
D. Work with the County Administrator and other County
department staff in implementing the North Richmond
Integrated Management Plan, a comprehensive County
Neighborhood improvement program.
E. Continue in the preparation and subsequent
implementation of the North Richmond Shoreline Specific
Plan, and an amendment to the County General Plan.
F. Work with County Public Works staff in establishing a
North Richmond Area of Benefit to include Project Area
road improvements and potential funding sources.
G. Work with appropriate non-profit and County
organizations to develop and initiate an employment
training and information dissemination system.
H. Coordinate the rezoning of appropriate areas to
eliminate General Plan/zoning inconsistencies.
Goal 2 : Monitor related public improvements in the Project Area.
A. Continue to support the Richmond Parkway (Route 93) and
the work of the Route 93 Committee.
B. Monitor progress of removing areas in North Richmond
from FEMA designated Flood Zones.
Goal 3 : Commence infrastructure improvements necessary to allow
construction to begin and to serve existing structures.
A. Work with County Public Works staff in completing the
design and subsequent implementation of the Brookside
Drive realignment project.
B. Complete environmental analysis where necessary.
C. Initiate property acquisition and disposition where
required to facilitate public improvements.
Goal 4: Facilitate the development of affordable housing.
A. Continue to work with appropriate private, public, and
non-profit organizations and, when feasible, actively
participate in the development of affordable housing.
B. Undertake an evaluation of a First Time Homebuyers
program to facilitate affordable home ownership
opportunities , and other housing
initiatives/opportunities.
C. Assist in the final marketing and sale of seven single
family homes developed with Agency assistance.
III. West Pittsburg Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the West Pittsburg Redevelopment Plan.
A. Continue to work with the Project Area Committee in
implementing the Plan.
B. Monitor and provide support for private development
within the Project Area.
C. Participate in the funding of improvements to Willow
Pass Road/Port Chicago Highway intersection.
D. Facilitate and participate in providing improvements
along Willow Pass Road Corridor.
E. Work with the County Administrator, the West Pittsburg
PRIDE Committee, and the PAC in establishing and funding
a neighborhood improvement program.
F. Work with appropriate non-profit organizations in
developing affordable housing, and actively
participating in development activities where able.
G. Undertake a commercial enhancement program, including
marketing and directed Agency assistance to a non-profit
economic development corporation.
H. Undertake a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate
affordable home ownership.
I. Facilitate and participate in a Specific Plan for the
West Pittsburg BART Station Area.
J. Work with the community and Contra Costa Water District
in developing a local program of water improvements,
including improvements to individual homes.
K. Manage other activities necessary to implement West
Pittsburg Redevelopment Bond Issue programs.
IV. Oakley Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the Oakley Redevelopment Plan.
A. Monitor and provide support as appropriate for private
development within the Project Area.
B. Work with County Public Works Staff in implementing the
East County Area of Benefit and in identifying road
improvements that would likely promote development.
C. Assist in the funding of Highway 4 widening from Empire
to Vintage.
D. work with appropriate private, public and non-profit
organizations as well as County Community Development
staff in developing affordable housing, and actively
participating in development activities where able.
E. Undertake a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate
affordable home ownership.
F. Work with the Advanced Planning staff, Public Works and
the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council to prepare and
implement. a Specific Plan for downtown Oakley.
G. Work with community park and library interests to
determine an appropriate program of expenditures that
will improve the quality of such services to the Oakley
community.
H. Develop with local water and fire agencies an
improvement program that will enhance fire suppression
capabilities in the Project Area.
I. Manage other activities necessary to implement Oakley
Redevelopment Bone Issue programs.
V. Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the Rodeo Redevelopment Plan.
A. Monitor and provide support as appropriate for private
development within the Project Area.
B. Work with the County Public Works staff in implementing
the West County Area of Benefit and in identifying other
funding sources for road improvements that would likely
promote the revitalization of Rodeo.
C. Work with County Service Area R-10 and the East Bay
Regional Park District to develop and begin park and
recreation plans and programs.
D. Facilitate and participate in Specific Plan for the
downtown and waterfront areas.
E. Undertake an evaluation of Willow Avenue/San Pablo
Avenue entranceway improvements.
Goal 2 : Monitor related activities in the Project Area.
A. Continue active participation in the East Bay Regional
Park District/Contra Costa County Joint Powers Authority
West County Shoreline and Rodeo Waterfront program.
B. Review development proposals in adjacent jurisdictions
for compatibility with Rodeo interests.
Goal 3 : Facilitate the development of affordable housing.
A. Work with appropriate private, public and non-profit
organizations to identify appropriate housing
opportunities.
B. Consider undertaking a First Time Homebuyers program to
facilitate affordable home ownership.
EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
The Redevelopment Agency, during Fiscal Year 1991-92, continued to implement
its Redevelopment Plans.
I. Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development of an 892 unit apartment project reached approximately
75% completion. A 4, 000 square foot child care center started
construction late in the fiscal year. A major child care
mitigation program was formalized and partially funded by area
property owners. The Agency initiated negotiations with 5 property
owners in Area 4 . Agreement was reached with three of the five,
with an expectation of settlement with the remaining two.
B. Property Acquisition - Private Assemblages: The acquisition of
property necessary to create developable areas for the commercial
uses has been completed. Assemblage of one of the two residential
projects remains.
C. Infrastructure Improvements: An assessment of additional traffic
mitigation measures was completed, and provides the basis for
future infrastructure efforts.
D. Financing: The Agency was successful in issuing $22 .7 million in
tax increment bonds to refinance its maturing 1987 notes ($7.5
million) , and to raise an additional $15.2 million for capital
improvements.
II. North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Agency staff continues to work with private
developers interested in industrial development north of Wildcat
Creek. A 7-unit infill housing project was brought back on-line
and construction is approximately 70% complete. Agency staff
worked with several private and non-profit developers in
facilitating infill housing on scattered sites.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency continued to work with the City of
Richmond on the Richmond Parkway (Route 93) . The design, alignment
and environmental assessment of Sections 4, 5 and 6, which will
connect the North Richmond industrial area to I-80, is ongoing.
The Agency has committed funds towards the Brookside Drive
realignment project.
C. General: The Agency continues to work with the City of Richmond
on the North Richmond Specific Plan. The Agency and County
Community Development Department staff completed the necessary
environmental documentation and proceeded with the General Plan
Amendment for the North Richmond area. The Agency continues its
involvement in the COMET Program, a joint County-City neighborhood
improvement program. The Agency has played an active role in the
creation of the North Richmond Integrated Management Plan, a
comprehensive County neighborhood revitalization program.
III. West Pittsburg Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Agency staff continues to work with non-profit and
private developers interested in affordable housing development
throughout the Project Area. Staff also continues to work with
private developers interested in commercial or industrial
development along Willow Pass Road and the industrial area north
of Willow Pass Road. Development of a First Time Homebuyer Program
was initiated.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency provided funding for street
improvements along Willow Pass Road, west of Bailey. The Agency
also has allocated funding for landscaping improvements at the Port
Chicago Highway/Willow Pass Road intersection.
C. Bond Issuance: The Agency was successful in issuing a tax
increment bond raising $2 , 232, 608 in bond funds for capital
improvements and housing programs in West Pittsburg.
D. General: Agency staff has provided technical assistance to the
West Pittsburg PAC and the PRIDE Committee to institute a
neighborhood improvement program. Questionnaires were sent to all
property owners in the North Broadway residential section of West
Pittsburg to assess needs and willingness to participate in such
a program.
IV. Oakley Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Assessment of a First Time Homebuyer Program was
initiated. Agency staff continues to work with private developers
interested in residential and commercial development within the
project area.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency committed funding to widen a portion
of the Highway 4 frontage improvements between Big Break Road and
Charles Way.
C. General: Agency staff initiated a goals setting workshop with the
Oakley Chamber of Commerce. Agency staff worked with the Oakley
Municipal Advisory Council, the County Public Works Department, the
County Advanced Planning staff, and the Oakley Chamber of Commerce
to issue a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant to prepare
a Specific Plan for downtown Oakley.
D. Bond Issuance: The Agency was successful in issuing a tax
increment bond raising $2 , 561, 962 in bond funds for capital
improvements and housing programs in Oakley.
V. Rodeo
A. Development: The Agency had Design Guidelines prepared for the
downtown commercial corridor. Agency staff continues to work with
private developers interested in residential, mixed-use, and
commercial development in the Project Area.
B. Infrastructure: Agency staff continues to monitor the San
Pablo/Willow/Park Avenue interchange improvement plans, and the
CalTrain commuter train depot siting process.
B. General: The Agency has been actively involved in the ongoing
Rodeo Waterfront Study of the EBRPD, the County and the Coastal
Conservancy. The Agency monitored the land swap plans between
UNOCAL and the John Swett Unified School District.