HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04292014 - C.66RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/115 supporting the continuing regional collaborative efforts of the Northern Waterfront
Economic Development Initiative work group.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On April 23, 2013, the Board of Supervisors launched an initiative and commissioned a study to examine the current
and future economic prospects of the Northern Waterfront, extending approximately 50 miles from the City of
Hercules to the City of Oakley, encompassing 47 square miles. This region is home to 61% of the County's industrial
zoned land. Approximately 26% of the Northern Waterfront region is designated for industrial uses and
approximately 35% of the area is protected open space, wildlife preserves, and park land.
The Board of Supervisors recommended that staff from the Cities of Hercules, Martinez, Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch,
and Oakley, as well as, Contra Costa County, be designated to work collaboratively and provide input and advice for
the Northern Waterfront study. This collaborative Work Group worked on several important tasks, including:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/29/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Rich Seithel 674-7869
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 29, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 66
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director
Date:April 29, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution supporting continuing regional collaboration on the Northern Waterfront
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
• Developing a survey questionnaire to gain a better understanding of industry’s needs, along with current issues
and emerging trends affecting industrial development in the Northern Waterfront region;
• Formulating a Request for Proposal and participating in the interviewing process to engage a consultant to
prepare a market assessment, opportunities/constraints analysis, and goods movement overview;
• Reviewing the Northern Waterfront Atlas materials developed by the County;
• Consulting on technical memos, and;
• Planning for the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative January 10 Forum.
On January 10, 2014, the Board of Supervisors and East Contra Costa: The Collaborative (EC2) hosted a forum
to discuss the market assessment and to promote the economic revitalization of the Northern Waterfront. The
forum was well received and attended by approximately 375 people representing residents, public agencies, and
private companies. One of the recommendations identified in the assessment and highlighted at the forum is the
continued collaborative effort of the Work Group. Regional collaboration is a building block to a successful
Initiative and has become increasing more of a consideration in grant opportunities.
To continue the efforts of this initiative, the County and all six cities located in the Northern Waterfront Region
are considering resolutions to carry on this work to develop a framework for strategic actions and an
implementation plan to help revitalize and transform the Northern Waterfront into a 21st century economic asset.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Resolution is not adopted collaborative efforts will be hindered and grant opportunities will decrease.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2014/115