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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08061996 - D8 / Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Costa FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon r J County Director of Community Development DATE: August 6, 1996 SUBJECT: Recommendation on North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and Amendment to the FY 1995-99 Consolidated Plan SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. OPEN public hearing and receive testimony on the North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and to amend the FY 1995-1999 Contra Costa Consolidated Plan to include the Strategy; 2. CLOSE the public hearing and consider the North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy for inclusion in the Consolidated Plan; 3. ADOPT the North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and APPROVE the amendment to the Consolidated Plan; and 4. AUTHORIZE the Chair, the Director of Community Development, the Deputy Director of Redevelopment, or their designee to transmit the North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval. FISCAL IMPACT No General funds are involved (U.S. Department of Housing and Urba evelopment funds). CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: XX YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OMM N TION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON August 6. 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER x The hearing was OPENED; no one appeared to speak; the hearing was CLOSED. The Board APPROVED the recommendations set forth above. Further, the- Board REQUESTED staff to suggest other County areas that may meet such criteria as the VOTE OF SUPERVISORS North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and report to the Board of supervisors. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF,AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Belinda Smith 335-1260 cc: Community Development ATTESTED August 6, 1996 Redevelopment Agency PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF Beth Lee THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY A MINISTRATOR B , DEPUTY BS:ih Attachment transfer2lnrrevit2.bos BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Final Rule of the Consolidated Plan allows for the inclusion of a Community Revitalization Strategy (CFR 91.215(e)(2)) as part of a jurisdiction's five year Consolidated Plan. The development of a comprehensive community revitalization strategy is intended to create partnerships among federal and local governments, the private sector, community organizations, and neighborhood residents in order to secure economic empowerment opportunities in distressed neighborhoods. The 1990 Census provides the following information on North Richmond: • Of the approximately 2,300 people who reside in North Richmond, over one-third are under 18 years of age. • More than half of the household incomes are below the poverty level. • More than 30% of area residents are unemployed. • Approximately 60% of the available housing units were built prior to 1960. • The home ownership rate is less than 30%. • Only an estimated 20% of adults over 25 have graduated from high school or attended college. Based on the above information and research of various planning and implementation documents, and in cooperation with the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency and the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council, it has been determined that the development of a Community Revitalization Strategy for North Richmond is in the best interest of the County and the residents of North Richmond. The strategy provides goals and objectives specific to North Richmond that are intended to create partnerships with other County agencies, community organizations, and to generate community participation in order to create an economic stimulus to the area. In addition, several incentives are available to communities that have approved Revitalization Strategies. Incentives include the elimination and minimization of certain tracking and record keeping requirements, exemption from the public service cap for Community Based Development Organizations, and greater flexibility in carrying out housing programs. Additionally, a HUD approved revitalization strategy will enhance the competitiveness of County applications for other sources of funding, including the expected federal application for senior housing. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday,August 6, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 107, of the County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street(corner of Escobar and Pine Streets), Martinez, California,the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will be considering the following matter. Recommendation on the North Richmond Community Revitalization Strategy and Amendment to the FY 1995-1999 Contra Costa Consolidated Plan The North Richmond Revitalization Strategy is a planning document that outlines goals and objectives to create communities of opportunity in distressed neighborhoods by stimulating the reinvestment of human and economic capital and by economically empowering low-income residents. The strategy boundaries are the same as those for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area which was adopted in July 1987. Inclusion of the North Richmond Revitalization Strategy in the Consolidated Plan constitutes an amendment to the Plan. Contra Costa County is a participating Urban County in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Program. The Urban County includes all unincorporated areas of the County,plus the cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, El Cerrito,Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, and San Ramon. In addition Contra Costa County is the Consortium representative for the Contra Costa HOME Consortium which includes all of Contra Costa County with the exception of the City of Richmond. The FY 1995-1999 Contra Costa Consolidated Plan was approved on February 14, 1995 by the County Board of Supervisors subsequent to public hearings. The five year Plan includes the following: an assessment of housing and community development needs; identification of available public and private housing and community development resources; and a discussion of goals and priorities for meeting needs, including specific actions, programs, and projects to be implemented over the next five years. The annual Action Plan includes a description of the activities that will undertaken during the year to address priority needs and local objectives. It includes funding allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act(HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS. Copies of the North Richmond Revitalization Strategy, and the Consolidated Plan are available for review during normal business hours in the Office of Housing and Community Development, 651 Pine Street, 5th Floor, North Wing, Martinez, CA. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments on the Revitalization Strategy. Written comment should be submitted to the Community Development Department, 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor North Wing, CA 94553 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 1996. This facility is accessible to the mobility impaired. If you have any comments or questions, call Belinda Smith, Community Development Block Grant Manager, at(510)335-1260, or Beth Lee, Redevelopment Project Manager, at(510)335-1256. Telecommunications device for the deaf may be accessed by calling 1-800-735-2929 and asking the Relay Service Operator for (510)646-4208. Date: July 25, 1996 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By Ann Cervelli, Deputy Clerk NORTH RICHMOND � Q MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL G� ` Mr. Jeff Smith, Chair Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors McBrien Administration Building 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553-0095 July 23, 1996 SUBJECT: North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Dear Chairman Smith: The purpose of this letter is to provide our support of the development of a Community Revitalization Strategy for North Richmond through the Community Development Block Grant Program. The strategy is in keeping with the seven- point Community Action Plan developed and adopted by the Municipal Advisory Council which includes: job creation, improvement of the physical environment, quality housing, and services for youth and children. The North Richmond area was designated as a Redevelopment Project Area in 19.87 . _ The primary goal of the Redevelopment Plan was to stimulate economic development and improve the housing stock. In addition, the County, on behalf of the community of North Richmond and the City of Richmond applied for federal designation as a Enterprise Zone in 1994. Unfortunately, the application . was not approved. We feel that the Community Revitalization Strategy incorporates many of the goals and objectives of the.Redevelopment Plan and Enterprise Zone programs and provides opportunities for the Community .to realize economic growth. The Municipal Advisory Council looks forward to continuing to work with the County and the Community Development Block Grant Program to carry out . the Community Revitalization Strategy. The development of a neighborhood revitalization .strategy . will assist in furthering the goals of urban revitalization, economic opportunities, and housing and human services needs in North Richmond Sincerely, G Jam/ Ted Wooten, Chair North Richmond MAC CC: Belinda Smith - CDBG Program Manager Beth Lee - Redeveloment Project Manager Phil Batchelor The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator '1651 Pine Street,Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1 st District Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District Mark DBSeulnier,4th District g:s Tom Torlskson,5th District S2 ------- August 6, 1996 Steven Sachs Director of Community Planning&Development Department of Housing and Urban Development 450 Golden Gate Avenue,9th Floor San Francisco CA 94102 Dear Mr. Sachs: RE: CDBG Community Revitalization Strategy for the Community of North Richmond On behalf of Contra Costa County,I am pleased to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Community Revitalization Strategy for the community of North Richmond,pursuant to 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2). The Strategy is an Amendment to the Contra Costa County FY 1994-99 Consolidated Plan, and has been approved subsequent to public hearing for inclusion in the Plan by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. The Strategy is a synthesis of previously adopted plans,goals and objectives intended to make North Richmond a community that provides economic opportunities,affordable housing,and a safe and pleasant environment. The goals and objectives identified in the Strategy will assist in the removal of barriers to economic revitalization through infrastructure improvements,incentives to existing and new businesses,job training and development, and affordable housing. The approval of the Strategy by HUD will provide the County with an effective tool to stimulate economic development,and thereby empower the residents of North Richmond through jobs,housing and services. A copy of the certified Board Order of August 6, 1996 regarding the public hearing and approval of the Strategy and Amendment to the Consolidated Plan will be forwarded to you within five(5)days of this letter. If you have any questions or require further information,please call Belinda Smith,CDBG Program Manager, at 510-335-1260. We would like to thank you and Jimmy Prater for your assistance and guidance in the development of the Strategy. We look forward to working with you throughout its implementation. qo Chair f Supervisors JS:BS:ih Encl. oc: File sra23/sachs.itr