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To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. William B. Walker
Director of Health Services
Kenneth C. Stuart
Director of Environmental Health
Date: August 4, 2000
Subject: AB 885—Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
Specific Request(s)or Recommendation(s)and Background and Justification
Recommendation.
Recommend that the Board of Supervisors take a support position for AB 885
Summaray.
Assemblywoman Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has authored (AB885, which requires the State Water Quality Control
Board to adopt minimum enforceable statewide standards for construction, siting,and where appropriate,operation or
performance of onsite sewage treatment systems. AB 885 was originally introduced in March 1999, and is currently
being heard in the senate. The bill was passed by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee on July 5,2000 on an 8
–2 vote, and will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee in mid-August. The California Realtors
Association has contacted the Board of Supervisors and asked their opposition to the bill. The Transportation, Water
and Infrastructure Committee reviewed AB 885 on July 31, 2000, and the Committee recommended a position of
support for the bill.
Continued on Attachment: X Yes Signature: �+� �i
Recommendation of County Administrator Recommendation of Board Committee
Approved Other
Signature(s):
Action of Board on A u a u s, t_15 , 20 0 Approved as Recommended y Other
Vote of Supervisors:
X X—Unanimous (Absent_.L4_J I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
Ayes: Does: taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
Absent: Abstain:_ the date shown.
Contact Person:Kenneth C.Stuart 6465137 Attested August 15 , Z t}„ p 0
Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
cc: Health Services Department
Environmental Health
County Administrator by ,Deputy
Health Services Contracts and Grants
AB 885—Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
August 4,2000
Attachment
Background:
As required by the State Water Code, each of the nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards has
adopted a Basin Plan to protect the surface and subsurface waters of the Basins. Included in these
Basin Plans are the responsibility and authority to regulate onsite sewage treatment systems,
traditionally known as individual septic tank systems. In turn, the Boards delegate this regulatory
authority to local agencies, with the most common delegate being the local environmental health
agency. The delegation.process is not specified by law,but is usually done with a Memorandum of
Understanding between the local agency and state board. The Regional Water Quality Control
Boards have the authority to override local program decisions, as well as the authority assume
program authority from local agencies.
Most counties have designated the responsibility for the permit, inspection, and enforcement of
individual septic systems to the environmental health unit, although a few programs are housed in
the community development or building departments. In addition, several cities (i.e., Malibu,
Santa Barbara and Paradise) and special districts (Stinson Beach and Georgetown Public Utility
Districts) have assumed program responsibility. Each local administering agency has adopted it's
own local codes for individual septic systems, and the local codes vary between the jurisdictions.
The State Water Quality Control Board has not adopted minimum statewide standards, leaving
California and Michigan as the only two states without statewide minimum standards.
There are more than 1.2 million housing units, or 10% of the state, that rely on individual onsite
sewage treatment systems. This represents more than 3.5 million persons with. the systems
handling an estimated 420 million gallons of wastewater per day. Within Contra Costa County and
its incorporated cities, the Environmental Health Division of the Health Services Department
administers the individual septic system program. There is an estimated 12,000 individual onsite
sewage systems in the county, and an average of 230 new systems are installed annually. Program
authority is delegated from both the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and
the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, but formal Memorandums of
Understanding have not been signed. Division staff are currently completing the revision process
of the individual septic system regulations, and these are being done in concurrence with the staff
of both regional boards. The amended regulations will include identification and criteria for
utilizing alternative onsite systems, updated siting and construction standards, and, when
appropriate, operational and performance standards for alternative systems.
Proposed Legislation:
There are four key points to consider with AB 885:
1. AB885 clarifies existing enforcement authority. Currently local agencies permit siting
and construction of individual systems, and may respond to complaints for failing
systems. Some locals, such as Contra Costa County, have ordinances or regulations
that have expanded the local monitoring and enforcement role. AB885 provides for
clear delegation authority to local for siting, construction and operation of septic
systems.
2. AB885 requires the State Water Quality Control Board to adopt regulations on or
before January 1, 2003, for the permitting, construction, siting, and where appropriate,
operation or performance of onsite systems. The minimum statewide regulations will
apply to any system that is constructed or replaced on or after January 1, 2004, any
system that is subject to a major repair, and any system that pools or discharges to the
surface. Local agencies will retain the right to establish more protective provisions.
3. AB885 requires, upon appropriation of funds by the Legislature, local agencies to
conduct a sanitary survey of onsite sewage treatment systems within the coastal zone of
its jurisdiction. Even though funded, Contra Costa County would not be required to
complete this survey, as it is not defined as a coastal county.
4. AB885 would provide homeowners impacted by the regulations access to revolving
fund loans when the cost of compliance with the regulations exceeds one half of one
percent of the current assessed value of the property on which the onsite sewage system
is located.
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AB 885—Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
August 4,2000
Attachment
Impact on Contra Costa County Residents.
The individual septic system program administered by Contra Costa Environmental Health is
respected and supported by staffs of both Regional Water Quality Control Boards serving the
county. The Division currently has optional delegated authority for the Solid Waste Program
(California Integrated Waste Management Board), the Small Water Systems Program (State
Department of Health Services, Drinking Water Program) and the Medical Waste Program (State
Department of Health Services, Environmental Management Programs), and Division staff would
not be hesitant to submit the onsite wastewater management program to the State Water Quality
Control Board for review and approval.
No fiscal impact to the residents of Contra Costa County would be anticipated. The legislation
does provide the mechanism for loans to qualifying residents who have to repair existing failing
systems,which would be a benefit to the residents of the county.
Basis for Opposition:
The California Association of Realtors is opposing AB885 "because it shifts regulatory authority
over septic systems from cities and counties to the state and regional water quality control boards".
In reality, AB885 does not change the existing control of local authority unless a county, city, or
special district decides to not accept delegation or if the state determines that the local program,
does not meet minimum program standards. AB885 should actually benefit realtors by decreasing
their liability for selling property with failing onsite individual septic systems.
Justification for Support.-
The passage of AB885 will result in clarifying the authority and responsibilities of local agencies
managing individual septic system programs and provide a minimum standard for onsite programs
throughout the state. Formal, ongoing approval of the program in Contra Costa County will help
assure the protection of surface and groundwater from contamination by individual onsite sewage
treatment systems. The eventual availability of funds to assist qualifying homeowners with
repairing their failing systems will be a benefit to the residents.
Attachment: AB885
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AMENDMENTS TO ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 885
AS AMENDED-IN ASSEMBLY RM 29,2000
SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 33290132 is added to
Division 7 of the Water Code,to read:
CHAPTER 4.5. ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
12290 13290.For purposes of this chaeyter:
a "Local agency"means a ci 921pty,city and coun or gpecial district.
"Local enforcement#Sealey"means fINSMT I FERENCEI.
(c)"Onsite seww treatment systems"includes individual disposal systems
communi collection and disposal ustems,and alternative collection and Baal
systems that use subsurface disposal.
132.91. (a)On or before January 1,2003,the state board,in consultation with the
State Department of Health Services,the California Coastal Commission,the California
Confamoe ofDirectors of Environmental Meal
and other interested parties,
shall adopt regulations for the permitting and operation of all of the following onsite
sewage went system in the
(1)Any system,that is constructed or replaced on or after January 1,2004.
(2)AM system that-is serbtieyct to a major r+eparr. .
Any system,that pools or discharges to the surface.
�f Any system that,in the judgement of a regional board or designated local
enforcement agency,discharges waste that will likely result in a violation of water quality
objectives,will likely impair present or future beneficial uses ofwatM will likely cause
pollution,nuisance,or contamination,or will likely unreasonably degrade the quality of
waters of the state.
(b)Regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision(a), shall include,but shall'not be
limited to,all of the following;
(1)Minimum.operating standards that may include siting,construction,and
performance standards.
(2)14+k*dmum contaminant levels,as applicable:.
(3)Standards for onsite sewage tm tanent systems
# impaired waters identified pursuant to subdivision(d)of Section 303 of the
Clean Water Act(33 US.C. Section 1313(d)).
(4)Raluirements relating to the delegation of authority by the state to qualified
local edorceme nt agencies to imvlement this chapter,
(5)Corrective action to be taken by a regional board for onsite sewage treatment
systems that fail to meet these standards.
(6)Minimum standards for monitoring M used to determine system
performance,if applicable.
(7)Guidelines for conducting onsite sewage sanitary surveys conducted pursuant
to subdivision(c).
(8)Exemption criteria to be applied by regional boards.
(9)Standards for determining a system that is subject to a major repair,as
provided pursuant„to paragraph(2)of subdivision(a)
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(c)Upon appropriation of funds by the Legislature to local enforcement agencies,
each local enforcement agenoy shall conduct a sanitary survey of onsite sewage treatment
systems within the coastal zone of its jurisdiction. The findings of these surveys shall be
presented to the appropriate regional boards, in writing,not later than two years from the
date on which the funds are appropriated.
(d)This chapter does not diminish or otherwise affect the authority of a local
enforcement agency to carry out laws,other than this chapter, that relate to onsite sewage
treatment systems.
(e)This chapter does not preempt any regional board or lee—al affiultheri# y
e ;Lgency from adopting standards for onsite sewage treatment systems that
are more protective of the public health or the environment than this chapter.
(f)Each regional board shall incorporate the regulating standards adopted
pursuant to subdivisions(a)and(b)into the appropriate regional water quality control
plans.
13299.1. SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to assist private property
owners with existing systems who incur costs as a result of the implementation of the
regulations established under this section by encouraging the state board to mare loans
under Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 13475)to private property owners whose
cost of compliance with these regulations exceeds one half of one percent of the current
assessed value of the property on which the onsite sewage system is located.
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Code;
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em—em-41i a dellm($1,000,000),reimburse-Mm-M 9—hall be made&M*01 StAtO MBRdat0s
fol—aims 14md -SEC 3 No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has
the authority to levy service charges,fees,or assessments sufficient to pay for the
grogram or level of service mandated by this act,within the meaning of Section 17556 of
the Government Code.
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Contra Costa
. County
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS +
FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator
DATE: August 15, 2000
SUBJECT: LEGISLATION - SB 2202 (Sher)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT a position of SUPPORT for SB 2202 (Sher), which includes a requirement that sanitary districts
or other solid waste franchisers comply with a county household hazardous material element and
recycling and source reduction element and be financially responsible for a proportional share of any
penalties for not implementing the elements.
BACKGROUND:
In 1989, the Legislature enacted Division 30 of the Government Code as the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989. One of the key provisions of Division 30 is the requirement upon cities,
counties and regional agencies to prepare, revise and implement a household hazardous waste element
and source reduction and recycling element.
As confirmed by the Court of Appeal in the case of Rodeo Sanitary District v. Board of Supervisors(1999)
71 Cal.App.4th 1443, review den.August 18, 1999, in those unincorporated areas of a county where a
district has granted an exclusive solid waste handling franchise, a county does not have the authority to
require the district's franchisee to implement source reduction and recycling programs, or to collect fees
from the franchisee to defray the costs of countywide programs and other countywide costs associated
with Division 30.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:AYES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COM EE
APPROVE OTHER
519NATU
ACTION OF BO ON August _15,2000 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
XX UNANIMOUS(ABSENT #4 ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
AYES: NOES: SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
CC: Lillian Fujii,County Counsel SUPERVISORS AND OUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Las Spahnn(via CAO)
B ,DEPUTY
AB 2202 (Sher) includes language to correct this inequity, including language that would
assign proportionate responsibility for any penalty for failure to implement the elements
to the district.
SB 2202 also requires the California Integrated Waste Management Board to develop
a model revised source reduction and recycling element and to review and revise
regulations regarding the contents of such elements. It also makes technical and
clarifying changes to Division 30.
TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: Phil Batchelor
Executive Director
DATE: August 15, 2000
SUBJECT: AB 1855
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT position in support of AB 1855 (Lowenthal) and AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute a
letter to the County's legislative delegation.
FISCAL IMPACT
None,
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On April 25, 2000 the Redevelopment Agency Board authorized the Chair to execute a letter
requesting amendments to AB 2174 (Ackerman). The requested amendments would
expressly authorize the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency to utilize its housing set-
aside funds outside of the Redevelopment Project Area and within adjacent cities. The
provisions of AB 2174 were ultimately folded into AB 1855 (Lowenthal). AB 1855 would, in
pertinent part, permit the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency to use its housing set-
aside funds outside of its Pleasant Hill BART Project Area, upon the making of findings by the
Agency and the Board, within the incorporated limits of the City of Walnut Creek. The funds
could only be used for affordable housing projects on a property contiguous to the
Redevelopment Project Area boundaries.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR R OMME ATION OF ENCY
COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF AGENCY ON Antyus t 1502000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED„2MOTHER
VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT #4 ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Jim Kennedy
335-1255 ATTESTED August 15 . 2000
cc: County Administrator's Office PHIL BATCHELOR
County Counsel AGENCY SECRETARY
Redevelopment Agency
Via Redevelopment
Goldfarb & Lipman
Heim,Noack,Kelly & Spahnn
B DEPUTY
This provision, while narrowly drawn, would allow the Redevelopment Agency to move
forward on current initiatives to expand affordable housing opportunities near transit in the
Pleasant Hill Bart Station vicinity. The City of Walnut Creek is aware of the County's
interest in assisting the development of affordable housing within city boundaries. The
City, of course, retains nand use approval authority related to development of the property.
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Redevelopment Agency Contra
Lra Commissioners
Count Administration Building John Giole
County Costa 1 st District
651 Pine Street 4th door,North Wing
Martinez, California 94553-1296 County Gayle B.Ullkeme
L2nd District
Phil Batchelor .._`F`.L....,,,
Executive Director \ Donna barber
x 3rd District
Dennis M.Barry,AICP y
Assistant Executive Director Mark DeSaulnier
4th District
James Kennedy
Joe Canclarnilia
Deputy Director-Redevelopment
(925)646-4076 5th District
August 15, 2000
Assemblyman Tom Torlakson
State Capitol, Room 2003
Sacramento CA 95814
Dear Tom:
RE: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
Thank you for your personal support and efforts on behalf of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment
Agency to amend AB 1855 (Lowenthal). We have formally adopted a position in support of AB 1855,
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Housing Set-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call Jim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at (925) 335-1255.
Sincerely,
4-
=Donna Ger Chair
rd of Su rvisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
File A2.2(f)
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Redevelopment Agency Contra Commissioners
Costa
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John Gioia
County Administration Building ((��✓,, et District
651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing
Martinez,California 94553.129Gayle B_Ulikema
County 2nd District
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Phil Batchelor , - <.,�,.
Executive Director Donna Gerber
a " 3rd District
Dennis M.Barry,AICD Mark DeSaulnier
Assistant Executive Director 4th District
James Kennelly ' Joe Caneiamilla
Deputy Director-Redevelopment Oro, 6th District
(925)646-4076
August 15, 2000
Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal
State Capitol, Room 4139
Sacramento CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal:
RE: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
Thank you for accommodating the interests of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency by
allowing amendments to AB 1855 (Lowenthal). We have formally adopted a position in support of AB
1855,
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Housing Sett-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call Jim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at(925) 335-1255.
Sincerely,
Donna Ger b r, hair
Board of Supervisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
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Redevelopment Agency Contra Commissioners
7 Costa
Jahn Cilote
County Administration Building t1..1/_ 3` tstDistrict
651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing
Martinez, California 94553-1296 Gayle e.istikerna Countyrict
2nd District
Phil Batchelor Donna Gerber
Executive Director
��� 3rd District
Dennie M.Bitty,ACCP
- Mark DeSeutnier
Assistant Executive Director 4th District
Jain"KennedyJose canaiamilla
Deputy Director-Redevelopment °`
5th District
(925)646-4076
August 15, 2000
Senator Don Perata
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento CA 95
Dear Senator Dorata:
RB: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is requesting your support of AB 1855 (Lowenthal).
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Housing Set-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call .dim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at(925) 335-1255.
Sincerely,
Donna Gerber, Chair
Board of Supervisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
File A2.2(f)
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redevelopment Agency Contra Commissioners
Costa John Gioia
County Administration Building tet District
651 Fine Street 4th Floor, North Wing
Martinez,
County
Martinez, Caiitornia 84553-1296 Gayle B.Uiikema
2nd District
Phil Batchelor ,.
Executive Director Donna Garber
3rd District
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Dennis M.Barry,AICD Mark DeSauinler
Assistant Executive Director 7
4th District
James Kennedy Joe Canciamaila
Deputy Director-Redevelopment � `9` �
5th District
(925)646-4076
August 15, 2000
Assemblywoman Dian Aroner
State Capitol, Room 2163
Sacramento CA 95814 ,
Dear Assemblywoman Dion finer:
RE: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is requesting your support of AB 1855 (Lowenthal).
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Housing Set-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call Jim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at(925) 335-1255.
Sincerely,
Donna Gerber, Chair
Board of Supervisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
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kedevelop�ment Agency Contra Commissioners
Costa John Gl®i
County Administration Building 1 s District
651 Pine Street 4th Floor,North Wing County
Martinez,California 94553-1296 Gayle 6.Ultkema
2nd District
Phil Batchelor
Executive Director gonna Gerber
3rd District
Dennis M.Barry,AfCP Mark DeSauinler
Assistant Executive Director 4th District
KennedyJr+e� � T r
nclarrillia
Deputy Director-Redevelopment `S> j h District
(525)646-4076
August 15, 2000
Senator Richard Rainey
State Capitol, Room 4090
Sacramento CA 95814 A -
Dear Senator Ri iney;
RE: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is requesting your support of AB 1855 (Lowenthal).
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Housing Set-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call Jim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at (925) 335-1255.
Sincerely,
ZL,W�,
Donna Gerber, Chair
Board of Supervisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
File A2.2(f)
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Redevelopment Agency Contra. Commissioners
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County Administration building John Giole
+l„J `(� tstDistrict
651 Fine Street 4th Floor, North Wing CountyMartinez, California 94553-1296 Gayle B.Uilkeme
2nd District
Phil Batchelor -- :"�„
Executive Director - `<, Donna Garber
s ` 3rd District
Dennis M.harry,AICP ., 4
Assistant Executive Director , ` r Mark DeSaulnier
9th District
James Kennedy
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Deputy Director-Redevelopment " tt,t" Joe Canclamllla
(925)646-4076 5th District
August 15, 2000
Assemblywoman Lynne Leach
State Capitol, Room 3132
Sacramento CA 95814
Dear Assemblywoman Lyn ch:
RB: AB 1855 (Lowenthal)
The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is requesting your support of AB 1855 (Lowenthal).
The California Redevelopment law requires Redevelopment Agencies to use 20% of its property tax
increments for low and moderate-income housing. These funds may be used outside of the project
area and within the community's jurisdiction upon a finding by the Agency and the Legislative body
that it will benefit the project area. The area of jurisdiction for the County Redevelopment Agency is
the unincorporated County.
The provisions of AB 1855 would allow the County, upon the necessary finding of benefit to the
project area, to use its Pleasant Hili BART Station Area Housing Set-Aside funds on contiguous site in
the City of Walnut Creek. The City has been agreeable to this. This ability would further the County's
ability to establish a Transit Village at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
If you have any questions please call Jim Kennedy, Redevelopment Director at (925) 335-1255.
Sincer y,
L
Donna Gerber, Chair
Board of Supervisors and
Governing Board of the
Redevelopment Agency
Cc: Les Spahn
Goldfarb&Lipman
California Redevelopment Association
File A2.2(f)
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