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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 10051993 - 1.6 (3) REV. 10/5/93 Contra TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Costa FROM: Phil Batchelor (`�u Executive Director J Uo nty DATE: October 5, 1993 SUBJECT: FY 1993/94 Redevelopment Agency Budget SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year 1993-94 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 Section 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 1993-94 . This budget has been reviewed by local Project Area Committees. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: �/ r RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDVON ON OF AhZENCY CO TTER APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF AGENCY ON October 5 , 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) 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 646-4076 cc: Community Development Redevelopment Agency County Counsel County Administrator ATTESTED October 5 , 1993 Auditor-Controller PHIL BATCHELOR, SRA11/budgetl.bos AGENCY SECRETARY BY d , DEPUTY HIGHLIGHTS • To comply with the 1993-94 State budget, $137, 000 in Agency revenue must be redirected to the State for redistribution to the schools; • To assist the County in dealing with its fiscal constraints the Agency will pay off its remaining loan balance to the County General Fund (Pleasant Hill BART Station Area; • Initiation of a First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program in three project areas - Oakley, Bay Point, and North Richmond; • Economic Development activities, including facade rehab- ilitation, property acquisition/development, and downtown plans, totaling over $900, 000 in four project areas - North Richmond, Bay Point, Oakley, and Rodeo; • Major infrastructure improvements including: 1. Southern Pacific arterial preliminary engineering and environmental documentation - Pleasant Hill BART; 2 . Brookside Drive realignment - North Richmond; 3 . Willow Pass Road improvements - Bay Point; 4. Flood control improvements - Bay Point; 5. Highway 4 improvements - Oakley; 6. Park improvements - Oakley; 7 . Gateway improvements - Rodeo. • Major housing development financial assistance, including: 1. Area 4 residential site assemblage - Pleasant Hill BART; 2 . Parkway Estates - North Richmond"; 3 . Alves Lane Housing Reconstruction - Bay Point; 4 . Golden Oak Senior Manor - Oakley. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 INTRODUCTION California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 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 STATION AREA A. REVENUES/REVENUES Total FY 1993-94 revenues and budget expenditures are $13 ,496, 172 as shown: SOURCES AND USES USES SOURCES ------------Tax Increments--------- ----------Bond Proceeds------------ Specific Capital Funds Housinq Funds Capital Funds Housinq Funds Plan Fees Total Payments to Other Agencies - Fiscal Agreements $126,000 $126,000 -,ERAF Payment $100,000 $100,000 Capitol Projects Bancroft Extension - Prelim Eng & EIR $100,000 $100,000 - Construction Fund $6,032,000 $4,243,352 $10,275,352 Iron Horse Trail $148,000 $148,000 Del Hombre Repair $50,000 $50,000 Property Expenses Area 4 Assembly $400,000 $400,000 Taxes/Misc $35,000 $35,000 Area 4 Housing Consultant $25,128 $25,128 Park Regency Financial Assistance $3,300 $596,700 $600,000 Debt Service County Debt $440,000 $440,000 Bonded Indebtedness $993,000 $993,000 Administration Salaries $5,000 $5,000 Services & Supplies $193,692 $193,692 Equipment $5,000 $5,000 TOTALS $2,376,120(a) $596,700(b) $6,032,000 $0 $4,491,352 $13,496,172 a: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $2,036,000; Carry-over of $313,000; and Interest Earnings of $27,120. b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $509,000; Carry-over of $76,000; and Interest Earnings of $11,700. B. INDEBTEDNESS As of .June 30, 1993, the Agency has approximately $27 . 84 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 . • $426, 000 due to County General Fund for property advances and cash to the Agency. • $1. 32 million due to Pleasant Hill BART TSM fund for an advance .from transit fees. • $2 . 1 million due to the County Affordable Housing Trust Fund for property acquisition (Area 4) . • $1. 20 million due Glendale Federal Savings for property acquisition (Area 4) . • $98, 000 due to State of California pursuant to the . State budget bill. II. NORTH RICHMOND RDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENSES Total 1993-94 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $1, 317, 060 as shown below: SOURCES AND USES USES SOURCES ------------Tax Increments--------- ----------Bond Proceeds------------ Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Total Payments to Other Agencies - Fiscal Agreements $0 $0 - ERAF Payment $3,000 $3,000 Capitol Projects - Brookside Drive Realignment $680,000 $680,000 - Set-aside for Capital Projects- Unallocated $16,730 $16,730 Community Improvement Programs - COMET Activities $15,000 $15,000 - OPEN Jobs Program $10,000 $10,000 Housing Projects - Infill Housing $19,621 $19,621 - Parkway Estates II $150,000 $90,000 $240,000 - Set-aside for Housing Projects- Unallocated $33,419 $33,419 - Mortgage Assistance Program � $109,000 $109,000 Debt Service - Bonded Indebtedness $62,000 $16,000 $78,000 Administration - Salaries $1,000 $1,000 - Services & Supplies $110,290 $110,290 - Equipment $1,000 $1,000 TOTALS $369,020(a) $69,040(b) $680,000 $199,000 $1,317,060 a: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $218,000; Carry-over of $145,000; and Interest Earnings of $6,020. b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $55,000; Carry-over of $13,000; and Interest Earnings of $1,040. B. INDEBTEDNESS The Agency has incurred approximately $1.44 million in debt as of June 30, 1993 . The major elements include: • $1. 13 million Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992; • $310, 000 to the County for advances from the County Affordable Housing Trust Fund; • $3, 000 due to the State of California pursuant to SB 617 budget bill. III. BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PEOJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENSES .Total 1993-94 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $3, 600,520 as shown below: SOURCES AND USES USES SOURCES ------------Tax Increments--------- ----------Bond Proceeds------------ Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Total Payments to Other Agencies - Fiscal Agreements $131,000 $131,000 - ERAF Payment $23,000 $23,000 Capitol Projects PRIDE Activities - PCH/WP Rd. Sidewalk/Drainage $89,200 $89,200 - PCH/WP Rd. Landscaping $100,000 $100,000 - Code Enforcement $17,500 $17,500 - Facade Rehabilitation Program $32,500 $32,500 - WP Rd. Banner Program $20,000 $20,000 Willow Pass Rd. Improvements $862,577 $862,577 Flood Control Improvements . $175,000 $175,000 Set-aside for Capital Projects- Unallocated $100,668 $220,423 $321,091 Housing Projects - First Time Homebuyer Program $467,000 $467,000 - Alves Lane Housing $228,998 $149,940 $378,938 Debt Service - Bonded Indebtedness $141,000 $35,000 $176,000 Economic Development Activities - Commercial Enhancement $98,530 $98,530 - Non-Profit Land/Development Activities $500,000 $500,000 Planning Activities - Bailey Rd./BART Specific Plan $50,000 $50,000 Administration - Salaries $1,500 $1,500 - Services & Supplies $155,184 $155,184 - Equipment $1,500 $1,500 TOTALS $1,190,580(a) $184,940(b) $1,758,000 $467,000 $3,600,520 a: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $569,000; Carry-over of $601,000; and Interest Earnings of $20,580. b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $142,000; Carry-over of $40,000; and Interest Earnings of $2,940. B. INDEBTEDNESS The Agency has incurred approximately $4 . 1 million in debt as of June 30, 1993 , including: • $2 . 54 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992. • $1.5 million contractual obligation with the County for infrastructure improvements. • $23 , 000 to the State of California pursuant to budget bill. IV. OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES Total 1993-94 total revenues and budgeted expenditures are $4, 258, 440 as shown below: SOURCES AND USES USES SOURCES -------Tax Increments--------- ----------Bond Proceeds------------ Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Total Payments to Other Agencies - Fiscal Agreements $174,000 $174,000 - ERAF Payment $11,000 $11,000 Capitol Projects - Road Improvements $189,790 $189,790 - Park Improvements $50,000 $50,000 - Park Acquisition $200,000 $200,000 - EBRPD Trails Project $150,000 $150,000 - Signal-Hwy 4 & Malicote $50,000 $50,000 - Oakley Rd./Empire Landscaping $17,600 $17,600 - Highway 4 Improvements $450,000 $450,000 - Library Renovation $250,000 $250,000 - Oakley Fire Hydrant Upgrade $75,000 $75,000 - Oakley Water Fire Hydrant Pgm. $10,000 $10,000 Housing Projects - First Time Homebuyer Program $535,000 $535,000 - Golden Oak Senior Manor $347,448 $347,448 - Set-aside for Housing Projects- Unallocated $86,052 $86,052 Debt Service - Bonded Indebtedness $166,000 $41,000 $207,000 Economic Development Activities $0 - Downtown Improvements $105,116 .$1,132,000 $1,237,116 - Downtown Specific Plan $60,000 $60,000 Administration - Salaries • $1,500 $1,500 - Services & Supplies $155,434 $155,434 - Equipment $1,500 $1,500 TOTALS $1,131,940(a) $474,500(b) $2,117,000 $535,000 $4,258,440 a: 1993-94 Tax,Increment of $777,000; Carry-over of $336,000; and Interest Earnings of $18,940. b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $194,000; Carry-over of $272,000; and Interest Earnings of $8,500 B. ' INDEBTEDNESS The Agency has incurred approximately $3 . 52 million in debt as of June 30, 1993 which include: • $2 . 98 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 . • $11, 000 to the State of California pursuant to budget bill. • $280, 000 in contractual obligations to the County for infrastructure improvements. • $150, 000 in contractual obligations to the East Bay Regional Park District. • $100, 000 in contractual obligation to the Contra Costa Mosquito Abatement District. V. RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES Total FY 1993-94 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $525, 300 as shown below: SOURCES AND USES USES SOURCES -------Tax Increments--------- ----------Bond Proceeds------------ Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Total Payments to Other Agencies - Fiscal Agreements $65,000 $65,000 - ERAF Payment $0 $0 Capitol Projects - San Pablo/Willow Entranceway $49,000 $49,000 - Set-aside for Capital Projects Unallocated $7,408 $7,408 Housing Projects Set-aside for Housing Projects- Unallocated $151,980 $151,980 Debt Service County Debt $25,850 $25,850 - Bonded Indebtedness $0 $0 Economic Development Activities $0 - Downtown Facade Rehabilitation $17,500 $17,500 - Downtown Specific Plan $30,000 $30,000 - Downtown Specific Plan EIR $75,000 $75,000 Administration - Salaries $1,000 $1,000 - Services & Supplies $101,562 $101,562 - Equipment $1,000 $1,000 TOTALS $373,320(a) $151,980(b) $0 $0 $525,300 a: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $230,000; Carry-over of $136,000; and Interest Earnings of $7,320. b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $58,000; Carry-over of $91,000; and Interest Earnings of $2,980 B. INDEBTEDNESS The Agency has incurred approximately $525, 000 as of June 30, 1993, including: • $25, 000 to the County's Housing Bond Trust Fund. $500, 000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements. r SRA 1 I AWbudgetl.bos WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 The work program of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 1993-94 is directed at continuing the implementation of the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Redevelopment Plan and Specific Plan, and the Redevelopment Plans for North Richmond, Bay Point, Oakley and Rodeo. Specific goals, objectives and tasks of the Agency for Fiscal Year 93-94 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 Areas 3 & 4. B. Complete the acquisition of remaining parcels required to complete development Area 4, and issue a Request for Proposal for the development site. 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 Iron Horse Trail along the former 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. G. Provide improvements to local streets to enhance appearance and safety. Goal 4: Continue to evaluate Specific Plan Implementation. A. Continue to development Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program, in conjunction with the County TDM Coordinator. 1. Coordinate with Contra Costa Centre Association for program development. 2 . Coordinate the implementation of TDM with the completion and occupancy of building. 3 . Explore and. evaluate new TDM 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. Work with County Public Works staff in establishing a North Richmond Area of Benefit to include Project Area road improvements and potential funding sources. F. Work with Rubicon and County organizations to develop and inititate an employment training and information dissemination system. G. 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 ecxisting 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. D. Facilitate the development of an affordable housing subdivision (Parkway Estates) by the Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond. III. Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area Goal 1: Implementation of the Bay Point 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. Facilitate and participate in the construction of flood control improvements. F. Work with the County Administrator, the Bay Point PRIDE Committee, and the PAC in establishing and funding a . neighborhood improvement program. G. Work with appropriate non-profit and for-profit organizations in developing affordable housing, and actively participating in development activities where able. H. Undertake a commercial enhancement program, including marketing and directed Agency assistance to a non-profit economic development corporation, a facade rehabilitation program, and a Willow Pass Road Banner program. I. Undertake a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate ' affordable home ownership. J. Facilitate and participate in a Specific Plan for the Bay Point BART Station Area. K. Work with the community and Contra Costa Water District in developing a local program of water improvements, including improvements to individual homes. L. Manage other activities necessary to implement Bay Point 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 identifying road improvements that would likely promote development. C. Assist in the funding of Highway 4 widening from Empire to vintage. D. Facilitate the development of the Golden Oak Senior Manor by Ecumenical Association for Housing through the provision of financial assistance. E. 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. F. Undertake a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate affordable home ownership. G. Work with the Advanced Planning staff, Public Works and the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council to prepare and implement a Specific Plan for downtown Oakley. H. 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. I. Development with local water . and fire agencies an improvement program that will enhance fire suppression capabilities in the Project Area. J. Manage other activities necessary to implement Oakley . Redevelopment Bond 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 sources of funding for road improvements that would 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. Complete a Specific Plan for the downtown and waterfront areas. E. Secure funding to undertake a facade rehabilitation program in the downtown area. F. Undertake Willow Avenue/San Pablo Avenue entranceway improvements. Goal 2 : Monitor related activities in the Project Area. A. Continue active participate with 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. 7 Goal 3 Facilitate the development of affordable housing. A. Work with appropriate private, public and non-profit. organizations to identify appropriate housing opportunities. a r EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 ' The Redevelopment Agency during Fiscal Year 19.92-93 , continued to implement its Redevelopment Plans. I. Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment Project Area A. Development of an 892 unit apartment project was completed. A 4, 000 square foot child care center was .also completed. A major child care mitigation program was formalized and partially funded by area property owners. The Agency completed the assemblage of privately-owner properties in Area 4 . B. Property Acquisition - Private Assemblages: The acquisition of -property necessary to create developable areas for the commercial uses has been completed. Minor assemblage activity of one of the two residential projects remains. C. Infrastructure Improvements: Preliminary engineering to set the basis for future EIR and project scoping was initiated for the arterial in the former Southern Pacific right-of-way. 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 complete; two units remain to be sold in FY 93- 94 . Agency staff worked with several private and non-profit developers in facilitating infill housing on scattered sites, and a major subdivision near the Richmond Parkway. 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 on-going. The Agency, has committed funds towards the Brookside Drive realignment project, and initiated preliminary engineering and environmental studies. C. General: 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. A rezoning program for the employment area of North Richmond was initiated. . The Agency initiated a focused code enforcement program that is linked to subsequent property improvements. D. Economic Development: A grant from the Private Industry Council to provide an innovative employment training program for area residents was secured by Rubicon with Agency assistance. III. Bay Point 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. Two projects - Alves Lane housing renovation, and Anchor Cove - secured funding from the Agency. 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. Economic Development: Staff assistance resulted in the successful relocation of Concord Meat Company to Bay Point. Preparation of a marketing brochure for Bay Point was initiated. D. General: Agency staff has provided technical assistance to the Bay Point 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 Bay Point to assess needs and willingness to participate in such a program. A focused - code enforcement program that is linked to subsequent property improvements was initiated. IV. Oakley A. Development: Development of a First Time Homebuyer Program was initiated. Commitment of financing to a senior housing project- Golden Oak Senior Manor - was provided to permit the project to pursue federal construction funds. Agency staff continues to work with non-profit and private developers interested in residential . and commercial development within the project area. B. Infrastructure: The Agency provided funding to widen a portion of the Highway 4, and provide for frontage improvements. C. General: Agency staff initiated a downtown Specific Plan process. 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 prepare a Specific Plan for downtown Oakley. V. Rodeo A. Development: The Agency initiated a downtown/waterfront Specific Plan process. Agency staff continues to work with private developers interested in residential, mixed-use, and commercial development in the Project Area. B. Infrastructure: The Agency provided a commitment of funding San Pablo/Willow/Park Avenue interchange improvement plans, and Agency staff assisted in the CalTrain commuter train depot siting process. B. General: The Agency has been actively involved in the on-going Rodeo Waterfront Study of the EBRPD, the County and the Coastal Conservancy. 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