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FROM: Supervisor John Giola, District 1 Costa
Supervisor Mark DeSaulnler, District 4 County
DATE: August 1, 2000
SUBJECT: Contra Costa County Smart Growth Action Plan
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONSIDER and APPROVE the Contra Costa County Smart Growth Proposal as presented
by Supervisors Gioia and DeSaulnier(Attachment A).
ESTABLISH a Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee composed of Supervisors Gioia and
DeSaulnler.
AUTHORIZE the Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee to work with city representatives and
the community to develop countywide smart growth goals and objectives and to plan a
county-wide Smart Growth Summit in approximately 18 months at which these goals and
objectives are approved for implementation,including possible placement on the ballot.
AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Community Development Department to provide
staff support to the Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee and to work with the cities'planning
staffs to provide additional support as needed.
DIRECT the Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee to make regular reports to the Board of its
efforts.
DIRECT the County Administrator to identify$50,000 to fund this effort.
DIRECT the Smart Growth Ad Hoc committee to seek supplemental funding from
local jurisdictions and from grants available for innovative work In the area of Smart
growth planning.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE
ACTION OF BOARD ON August 1 2000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHERg
SEE THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM FOR BOARD ACTION AND VOTE
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT_ _ CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact:Supervisor Giola(5101374-3231) ATTESTED r+Wu1_ W_
cc: Supervisor DeSaulnier(925/646-5763) PHIL.BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR '
DEPUTY, "-
FISCAL IMPACT
It is anticipated that the County will fund start up costs for this project by providing
$50,000. Additional funding will be sought from the participating Jurisdictions and
from grants given to smart growth planning initiatives.
BACKGROUNDIREASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Moving the County's urban limit line to,restrict development is an important first step
towards achieving smart growth in Contra Costa County. However, we need to
immediately take the next step to develop smart growth strategies which encourage
good infill and revitalization to occur within the Urban Limit Line. These strategies
reflect the need to responsibly manage our growth to preserve the quality of life for
current and future generations, while assuring that we help address our County's
affordable housing needs and jobs/housing Imbalance. Approving the Contra Costa
Smart Growth Action Plan would allow the County, cities and community to work
together to develop and implement an effective smart growth strategy.
ADDENDUM TO ITEM D. 3 A
August 1,2000 Agenda
On this date,the Board of Supervisors considered the Smart Growth Action Plan as presented by
Supervisors Mark DeSaulnier and John Gioia.(See attached Board order).
Those present included Dennis Barry,Community Development Department Director,Patrick
Roche,Community Development Department,and Silvano Marchesi,Chief Assistant County
Counsel.
The Board discussed the issues.
Supervisor DeSaulnier inquired if the hearing was closed on this matter. Dennis Barry
responded that it was not.
Supervisor Gerber called for public comment,and the following people appeared to speak:
Millie Greenberg,Mayor of Danville,674 Sheri Lane,Danville;
Julie Pierce,Clayton City Councilmember,City County Relations Cte., 1526
Haviland Place,Clayton;
John Dalrymple,Labor Council, 1333 Pine Street,Ste.E,Martinez;
Evelyn Stivers,Greenbelt Alliance,Walnut Creek;
Kathleen Nimr,Sierra Club,Green Party,Martinez;
Kathy Lafferty,1344 Sherwood Drive,Concord;
Debbi Landshoff,6016 Orchard Avenue,Sierra Club,Richmond;
David Jameson,LAFCO,634 El Pintado Road,Danville;and
Marcus O'Connell,3206 Esperanza Drive,Concord;
Those desiring to speak having been heard,the Board continued to discuss the matter.
Following the Board's discussion Supervisor DeSaulnier moved to:
Adopt the recommended action;
Direct that the Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee meet with the City/County
Relations Committee;
Come back to the full Board with a timeline,a workplan and a budget to work on
collaboratively with the cities in the next 60 days with the idea of a facilitated
process;and
Incorporate all of the comments that were presented to the Board today.
Supervisor Gioia seconded the motion.There was no vote taken.
After further discussion,Supervisor Gerber suggested modifying the City/County Relations
Committee membership to include the members of the Smart Growth Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee,Supervisors DeSaulnier and Gioia.Further,she suggested changing the wording in
Recommendation#1,from,"Consider and Approve..."to"Consider..."(eiiminatins the ward
Approve). Supervisor Gioia suggested modifying that language to,"Consider and Approve the
process detailed in...". Supervisor Gerber agreed to the modification.There was no second.
Supervisor DeSaulnier moved a subsequent motion,to accept the recommendations of
Supervisors Gioia and Gerber for the language change;include that Supervisors Gioia and
DeSaulnier go to the City/County Relations Committee meeting on August 2,2000,and the
Mayor's Conference on August 3,2000,and return to the Board next week with a report on those
discussions.
Supervisor Uilkema seconded the motion.
The vote was called and was as follows:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA,UILKEMA,DeSAULNIER,CANCIAMILLA and GERBER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT. NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CONTRA COSTA SMART GROWTH ACTION PLAN
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND POLICY.
A. California and Contra Costa County's long-term economic health depends, in part,
on a change in our growth patterns -- to new forms of more sustainable development to
expand wisely at the urban fringe, and to renewed economic growth and investment to
revitalize existing communities, many of which have been left behind in the California
economy. (California State Treasurer Smart Investments Report,June 1999)
B. Re-investment in declining communities is essential to reverse the trend toward
„two Californias", one in poverty and the other enjoying an economic boom. Present
land use patterns reflect the growing separation between these two Californias. Our
county and state cannot succeed in the long term with thriving, successful suburbs and
troubled inner cities and older neighborhoods. (California State Treasurer Smart
Investments Report, 1999)
C. Stronger regional cooperation and planning is required to ensure that
communities work cooperatively to foster sustainable growth goals. Many major public
policy challenges facing our state and County, from transportation to employment, from
affordable housing to preservation of open space, must be addressed from a regional
perspective, as these problems transcend city and county boundaries. (California State
Treasurer Smart Investments Report, June 2000)
D. By the year 2005,the San Francisco Bay Area population is expected to grow
by 450,000. Providing sufficient housing for this growth among all income groups is
crucial if we are to maintain the region's social and economic vitality. (ABAG Regional
Housing Needs Determination, June 22000).
E. A recent study concluded that Contra. Costa County was the second least
affordable county in the Bay Area for home purchases. Developing countywide strategies
to develop more affordable housing is essential to Contra County's continued economic
prosperity and quality of life.
SECTION 2. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION.
As an important first step toward achieving a smart growth strategy, the Board of
Supervisors ('Board") has voted to move the Urban Limit Line ("ULL") to restrict
development. The Board adopts this Smart Growth Action Pian to in order to begin
working with city representatives and the community to achieve smart growth in Contra
Costa County.
SECTION 3. SMART GROWTH ACTION PLAN.
The cities of Contra Costa County C'Cities") and Contra Costa County
C'County") will work together over the next eighteen (18) months to develop
countywide smart growth goals and objectives. This process will include significant
community input and engagement. A countywide Smart Growth Summit will be held in
approximately eighteen (18) to share each jurisdiction's work product and
recommendations. At this Smart Growth Summit, countywide Smart Growth Goals and
Objectives will be discussed and approved for implementation, including possible
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placement on the ballot. The County, cities and the community will study and explore
numerous smart growth strategies, including the following, during the next 18 months:
A INVENTORY OF VACANT AND UNDER-UTILIZED LAND.
Work with the City/County Relations Committee to complete the inventory of
vacant and under-utilized land within the County that is appropriate for infill
development.
B. IDENTIFY TARGET AREAS AND STRATEGIES FOR INFILL.
1. Identify target areas where infill and revitalization/redevelopment efforts
are desirable and appropriate, recognizing that such development relieves growth
pressures to expand the ULL; and
2. Identify constraints (e.g.,regulatory obstacles, inadequate public facilities,
fragmented land ownership, lack of neighborhood amenities) to development in target
areas and develop comprehensive strategies for overcoming these constraints.
C. REGIONAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS,_ JOBS/HOUSING
BALANCE, AND LIVABLE W RS.
1. Attainment of Regional Housing Needs Goals.
In order to ensure the availability of decent affordable housing for all income
groups,the County and Cities will explore the development of policies which will enable
each jurisdiction to meet its identified regional housing need goals as calculated by the
Association of Bay Area Governments ("ABAG") and as required by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development. These policies include areas
where the County and Cities may cooperatively work together in developing and
implementing policies to attain these housing need goals.
2. Attainment of Affordable Housing Goals.
Explore the development of a"Smart Growth Affordable Housing Goals" in order
to meet affordable housing goals as required by California state law. The Smart Growth
Affordable Housing Goals would set a minimum requirement that a certain percent(such
as 15% or 20%) of all newly approved housing units within any jurisdiction be
affordable housing units. The Smart Growth Affordable Housing Coals may also include
policies that encourage cities within a subregion to work together and with the County to
achieve subregional affordable housing goals.
3. Jobs/Housing Balance.
Explore the development of policies which cause each jurisdiction to attain their
General Plan or ABAG goals with regard to improving the job/housing balance.
4. Livable Wages and Jobs.
Explore the development of policies which help jurisdictions attract jobs which
pay livable wages and enable their residents to purchase an average priced home.
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C. REGIONAL PLANNING COORDINATION.
Explore the development of strategies which encourage the County, Cities and
special districts (water, sewer, school, park, etc) to voluntarily join together and enter
into cooperative planning agreements which describe how the County, Cities and special
districts will coordinate their planning activities, including the role and responsibilities of
each entity with respect to the approval of new development and the infrastructure
required to supply the new development.
D. COORDINATED REGIONAL LAND USE PROBLEM SOLVING.
Explore the development of coordinated regional planning and problem-solving
processes to resolve land use issues and which include an opportunity for relevant state
agencies, local governments, stakeholders and the community to be involved.
E. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
Explore the development of a Transfer of Development Rights Program which
allows development rights to be transferred from lots/parcels in one area to an area that
that is targeted for infill and revitalization/redevelopment or is near transit stations.
F. "CLEAR AND OBJECTIVE" APPROVAL STANDARDS.
Explore how the County and Cities can develop new policies which establish
"clear and objective" approval standards on applications for residential or economic
development near transit stations or within areas designated for revitalization/
redevelopment.
G. ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TRUST.
Explore the establishment of a "Livable Communities Fee" to be assessed on
development by the County and Cities. These fees would be deposited into a dedicated
"Livable Communities Fund" and be used to fiend projects which: (1) clean up land for
redevelopment or enhance the tax base and create jobs near existing housing, (2) enable
communities to meet affordable and regional "fair share" housing goals through
construction, development and renovation of affordable and senior housing, (3)promote
innovative land use planning and design principles that encourage mixed use and infill
development, (4) to promote economic revitalization in urban infill communities, or (5)
to help fund transit and other transportation improvements which foster smart growth
principles. As incentive to implement smart growth principles, this fund may be
allocated to jurisdictions which are implementing smart growth strategies.
H. ADOPTION OF THE URBAN LIMIT LINE BY THE CITIES.
The Cities should devise a process to adopt the Urban Limit Line under Measure
C-1990 as legally binding and enforceable in their respective jurisdictions.
I. ADVISING LAFCO TO RESPECT SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES
Develop a policy which requires the Local Agency Formation Commission
C'LAFCO")to respect and support the Smart Growth Goals and Objectives.
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J. INVESTIGATION OF OTHER.SMART GROWTH STRATEGIES.
Over the next eighteen (18) months, the Cities and County will explore other
smart growth strategies to determine whether and how these strategies may be applicable
and useful to their respective jurisdiction. Such other strategies include, but are not
limited to, minimum density zoning in areas designated for revitalization/infill and
transportation efficient land use strategies.
SECTION 4. DEVELOPMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL SMART
GROWTH POLICIES.
The County shall continue its leadership in working with the existing regional
smart growth planning efforts including the Inter-Regional Partnership and the Regional
Agencies' Smart Growth Strategy to develop regional smart growth strategies and model
policies. Both these efforts have produced an approved and funded work plan ending
simultaneously in 2002. The Board shall request the Contra Costa legislative delegation
to introduce legislation in January 2001 to fiuther the goals and objectives of this Smart
Growth Action Plan.
8/1/2000
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ,
Contra
FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP Ceuta
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR y e, County
DATE: AUGUST 1, 2000
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. : 0/366 ADOPTING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GP#990001): POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE URBAN LIMIT
LINE
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2000/366 as the General Pian Amendment (GP#990001) for the
set of boundary modifications to the Urban Limit Line, tentatively approved on July 25,
2000, and the findings contained therein as the basis for the Board's action for the second
of four consolidated amendments to the mandatory elements of the County General Plan
in calendar year 2000 as permitted under law.
2. DIRECT the Community Development Department to post the Notice of Determination with
the County Clerk,
FISCAL IMPACT
The costs associated with this General Plan Amendment Study are covered in the
budget for the Community Development Department.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE �
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON Alt gx,,.Ai 7 n a,n APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED YLOTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT - - } CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT:. --ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN
Contacts P.Roche,CDD-AP(925-335-1242) ATTESTED Aii gus t 1 - 200-0--m-
cc:
00-0 _cc: Community Development Dept. PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
CAO SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMININISTRATOR
County Counsel
BY DEPUTY
August 1,2000
Board of Supervisors
File#GP990001
Page 2
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The background information on this matter is detailed in a report, dated July 24, 2000, to the
Board of Supervisors on potential modifications to the Urban Limit Line (GP#990001). In
summary, this report provides background, analysis, environmental review and
recommendations from the County Planning Commission relating to potential modifications to
the County Urban Limit Line.
On July 24, 2000 and thereafter continued to July 25, 2000, the Board held a public hearing
on the recommendations from the County Planning Commission as detailed in CPC Resolution
7-2000. After closing the public hearing, the Board declared its intent to approve a set of Urban
Limit Line boundary modifications at several geographic locations and determined to consider
final adoption of the General Plan Amendment at the August 1, 2000 meeting of the Board of
Supervisors.
Attached for the Board's consideration and possible adoption is Resolution No. 2000/366 to
amend the General Plan to incorporate the set of boundary modifications to the Urban Limit
Line, tentatively approved on July 25, 2000, and the statement of findings transmitted herewith
as the basis for the Board's action for the second of four consolidated amendments to the
mandatory elements of the County General Plan in calendar year 20010 as permitted under law.
Attachment(1)
Resolution#20001366
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Board of Supervisors Action: 7/25/2000
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