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FROM: Phil BatchelorCounty
Executive Director "
DATE : November 8, 1994
SUBJECT: FY 1994-95 Redevelopment Agency Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year
1994-95 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 1994-95. This budget has been reviewed by local
Project Area Committees .
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HIGHLIGHTS
• To comply with the 1994-95 State budget, $149, 000 in Agency
revenue must be redirected to the State for redistribution to
the schools;
• To continue the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
at the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area, the Agency will make
a $300, 000 payment on its loan balance;
• Completion 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 $2 million in four project areas - North
Richmond, Bay Point, Oakley, and Rodeo;
• Continuation of the OPEN Jobs Program to link jobs to local
population - North Richmond;
• Major infrastructure improvements including:
1 . Traffic studies/preliminary engineering and environmental
documentation for circulation improvements in the
Pleasant Hill BART Station Area;
2 . Completion of the Iron Horse Trail in the former SP
right-of-way between Treat and Monument (except for the
Hookston Station area) ;
3. Brookside Drive realignment - North Richmond;
4 . Willow Pass Road improvements - Bay Point;
5. Flood control improvements - Bay Point;
6. Highway 4 improvements - Oakley;
7 . Park improvements - Oakley;
8 . Major road, drainage and sewer improvements for the Sand
Hill area - Oakley;
9. Gateway improvements - Rodeo;
10 . Seismic upgrade to Rodeo Fire Station - Rodeo.
• Major housing development financial assistance, including:
1 . Area 4 residential site assemblage - Pleasant Hill BART;
2 . North Richmond Senior Housing - North Richmond;
3 . Alves Lane Housing Reconstruction - Bay Point;
4 . Golden Oak Senior Manor - Oakley;
5. Capacity building for a neighborhood based non-profit -
North Richmond.
• Community improvement activities include:
1 . Clean-up and improving an unutilized portion of Del
Hombre Lane as a respite area;
2 . COMET activities - North Richmond;
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3. Planning facilitator for P-1 Rezoning Program - North
Richmond;
4 . PRIDE activities (landscaping, code enforcement, banners)
- Bay Point;
5. Library seed funds - Oakley.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
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 .
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I. PLEASANT HILL HART STATION AREA
A. R,EVEMMS/RFV 'NUES
Total FY 1994-95 revenues and budget expenditures are $14, 498, 152 as
shown:
PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA
10/28/94 SOURCES & USES
------------USES---------------- ----------------------------------------SOURCES-----------------------------------------
******Tax Increments******* *******Bond Proceeds******* Specific Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Plan Fees Revenues TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies
*Fiscal Agreements $100,000 $100,000
*SRAF Payment $105,000 $105,000
capital Projects
*Circulation Improvements
-Frelim Eng/Traffic Studies/SIR $200,000
;200,000
-construction Fund $6,239,000 ;4,259;432
;10,498,432.
*Iron Horse Trail $136,000 $136,000
*Del Sombre Repair $50,000 $50,000
*Unallocated $120,885 $120,885
Property Expenses
*Takes/Misc $35,000
$35,000
*Area 4 Housing Consultant $25,000
$25,000
Park Regency Financial Assistance $200,900 $464,100 $665,000
Debt Service
*County Debt $300,000 $300,000
*Bonded Indebtedness $1,141,000
$815,000 c ;1,956,000
*Glenfed Interest Payment $108,000
$108,000
Administration
stration
*Salaries $5,000
$5,000
*services & Supplies $190,710 $190,710
*Equipment $3,125 $3,125
TOTALS $2,384,620 a $464,100 b $6,239,000 $0 $4,595,432 $815,000 $14,498,152
a: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $1,821,000; Carry-Over of $351,000;
Interest Earnings of $20,620; & Earnings on Real Estate of $192,000.
b: 1993-94 Tax Increment of $455,000; Carry-Over of $0; &
Interest Earnings of $9,100.
c: Additional interest income on escrowed funds $484,000; &
capitalized interest $331,000
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA
1 . Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant.
to approved Fiscal Agreements .
2 . ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) Payment: Mandated
contribution to the State of California to alleviate the State' s
budget crisis .
3. Circulation Improvements: Traffic studies and preliminary analyses
of alternative circulation improvements in the area, including the
North Main Realignment and Buskirk Avenue. Construction funds are
reserved for future project (s) to be determined.
4 . Iron Horse Trail : Completion of Iron Horse Trail from Coggins to
Treat Boulevard.
5. Del Hombre Repair: Conversion of a remnant portion of Del Hombre
to a respite area to complement the Iron Horse Trail.
6. Property Taxes : Special assessments/special taxes on Agency held
property.
7 . Area 4 Housing Consultant: Real estate consultant to assist the
Agency in preparing and evaluating requests for development
proposals for Area 4 .
8 . Park Regency Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment
to Park Regency owner for affordable housing.
9. County Debt: Repayment of funds borrowed from County Assessment
District 1983-1 . Repaid monies to fund Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Program at the Pleasant Hill BART Station.
10 . Bonded Indebtedness : Principal and interest due on outstanding
bonded indebtedness .
11 . Glenfed Interest Payment: Payment on interest only note with
Glendale Federal Savings for acquisition of Area 4 residential
site.
12 . Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in
support of project implementation.
C. INDEBTEDNESS - PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA
As of June 30, 1994, the Agency has approximately $27 .51 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 .
• $1 . 38 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) .
• $105, 000 due to State of California pursuant to the State budget
bill .
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II . NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1994-95 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $1, 562, 780 as shown
below:
NCRTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
10/25/94
SOURCES & USES
------------USES---------------- ----------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------
******Tax Increments******* *******Bond Proceeds******* Other
Capital.Funds Housing Funds.Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------- ---------
Payments to Other Agencies
*Fiscal Agreements $0 $0
*ERAF Payment $3,000 $3,000
Capital Projects
*Brookside Drive Realignment $638,000 $638,000
*Unallocated Capital Funds $62,963 $8,000 $70,963
Community Improvement Programa
*COMET Activities $10,000 $10,000
*OPEN Jobs Program $10,000 $10,000
*P-1 Planning Facilitator $7,500 $7,500
Housing Projects
*Infill Housing $15,000 $15,000
*Senior Housing Project $18,660 $63,000 $500,000 $581,660
*Unallocated Housing Funds $0 $0
*CHDC Capacity Building/Support $2,500 $15,000 $17,500
Debt Service
*County Debt $0
*Bonded Indebtedness $77,300 $17,700 $95,000
Administration
*Salariea $1,000 $1,000
*Services & Supplies $112,532 $112,532
*Equipment $625 $625
TOTALS $287,420 a $51,360 b $646,000 $63,000 $515,000 $1,562,780
a: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $206,300; Carry-Over of $77,000; &
Interest Earnings of $4,120.
b: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $50,700; Carry-Over of $0; &
Interest Earnings of $660.
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NORTH RICHMOND
1 . Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant
to approved Fiscal Agreements .
2 . ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) Payment: Mandated
contribution to the State of California to alleviate the State' s
budget crisis .
3 . Brookside Drive Realignment: Project to eliminate two hazardous
ninety degree turns on Brookside Drive, a major circulation
corridor into the employment area of North Richmond.
4 . Unallocated Capital Funds : Capital Project funds reserved for
future designation.
5. COMET Program: Redevelopment Agency contribution to a
comprehensive County/City neighborhood improvement program.
6. OPEN Jobs Program: Continued funding of Rubicon' s program to link
jobs being created in employment area of North Richmond to the
local residents .
7 . P-1 Planning Facilitator: Planning consultant to work with the
North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council, the County, and the
Agency in fine tuning the North Richmond rezoning program.
8 . Infill Housing: Completion of repair work on 5th Street and
Giaramita Street homes .
9. Senior Housing Project: Land acquisition/relocation for a 50-unit
senior citizen housing project. Project in process of securing
development approvals, and developing a plan of finance.
10 . Unallocated Housing Funds : Housing funds reserved for future
designation.
11 . CHDC Capacity Building: Administrative support for a neighborhood
based non-profit housing developer - Community Housing Development
Corporation of North Richmond.
12 . County Debt: None.
13. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding
bonded indebtedness .
14 . Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in
support of project implementation.
C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $2 . 08 million in debt as of June
30, 1994 . 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 .
• $637, 000 contracted obligations with the County for road
improvements .
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III . SAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1994-95 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $3, 682, 140 as shown
below:
BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
10/25/94
SOURCES & USES
------------USES---------------- ----------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------
******Tax Increments******* *******Bond Proceeds"""* Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL
------- -------- ----- ------------- ------------- --------- ---------
Payments to Other Agencies
*Fiscal Agreements $135,000 $135,000
*ERAF Payment $32,000 $32,000
Capital Projects
*PRIDE Activities
-PCS/WP Rd Sidewalk/Drainage $89,200 $89,200
-PC8/WP Rd Landscaping $98,360 $98,360
-Code Enforcement $17,500 $17,500
-Facade Rehabilitation Program $32,500 $32,500
-WP Rd. Banner Program $11,130 $11,130
*Willow Pass Rd. Improvements $579,300 $579,300
*Flood Control Impvts-Bailey Rd. area $45,000 $45,000
*Anuta Park $60,000 $60,000
*Unallocated Capital Funds $137,405 $137,405
Housing Projects
*First Time Homebuyer Program $395,000 $395,000
*Alves Lane Housing $228,998 $171,102 $400,100
*Unallocated Housing Funds $297,078 $297,078
Debt Service
*County Debt $0
*Bonded Indebtedness $171,600 $39,400 $211,000
Economic Development Activities
*Commercial Enhancement $0 $0
*Land/Development Activities $98,530 $914,700 $1,013,230
(Canal Road & Willow Pass/Hwy 4)
Planning Activities
*Bailey Rd./BART Specific Plan $0 $0
Administration
*Salaries $1,500 $1,500
*services & Supplies $125,899 $125,899
*Equipment $938 $938
TOTALS $1,240,560 a $507,580 b $1,539,000 $395,000 $0 $3,682,140
a: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $653,600; Carry-Over of $566,000; &
Interest Earnings of $20,960.
b: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $164,400; Carry-Over of $334,000; &
Interest Earnings of $9,180.
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: BAY POINT
1 . Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant
to approved Fiscal Agreements .
2 . ERAF (Education Revenue Augmentation Fund) Payment: Mandated
contribution to the State of California to alleviate the States'
budget crisis .
3 . Sidewalk/Drainage: Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway:
These improvements include constructing sidewalks, and installing
a collect and convey system for landscaping and median strips.
4 . Landscaping Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway: Project
involves installing landscaping and median islands in the "Gateway"
area, from the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago
Highway.
5. Targeted Code Enforcement: A combined effort between the
Redevelopment Agency and the Building Inspection Department to
alleviate health and safety hazards north of Willow Pass Road in
the North Broadway/Solano/Poinsettia Avenue area in Bay Point. It
is the intent of the program to prioritize abatement proceedings
with subsequent property acquisition and redevelopment of the
properties .
6. Facade Rehabilitation Program: Financial assistance program to
improve the exterior physical appearance of commercial properties
in Bay Point. A revolving loan fund is to be paired with County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and a match from the
property owner or business tenant.
7 . Willow Pass Banner Program: Design and install 28 banners on the
north and south sides of Willow Pass Road from Port Chicago Highway
to Bailey Road. The banners were designed by students at the
Riverview Middle School .
8 . Willow Pass Road Improvements : Project to include widening and
repaving Willow Pass Road, establishing a bicycle lane, installing
curb, gutters and sidewalks from Bailey Road to Bay View Avenue.
9. Flood Control Improvements : The addition of improved pipe is to
be made west and east of Bailey Road, and extend from the Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad tracks to State Route 4 . The project
will be an incentive to residential and commercial development.
10. Anuta Park: Project is the purchase and installation of play
equipment.
11 . Unallocated Capital Funds : Capital Project funds reserved for
future designation.
12 . First Time Homebuyer Program: A program of permanent financing for
second mortgages to assist low and moderate income households
achieve home ownership.
13 . Alves Lane Housing: Construction of 14 rental units affordable to
low and moderate income households . The project is located at
Alves Lane and Water Street.
14 . Unallocated Housing Funds : Housing funds reserved for future
designation.
15. Economic Development Activities: Acquisition of three parcels east
of the Cheaper! store on Bailey Road, just north of the new
realignment of Canal Road; and acquisition of a parcel of land
created from the realignment of State Route 4 and Willow Pass Road.
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16. Bailey Road/BART Specific Plan: Development of a Specific Plan for
the area surrounding the Bailey Road interchange and the Bay Point
BART Station. Program will be a joint planning effort of County,
City of Pittsburg, and BART. Previously programmed funds - $50, 000
- are being rolled to Fiscal Year 1995-96, when this project is
expected to be constructed.
17 . Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in
support of project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $5.46 million in debt as of June
30, 1994, including:
• $2 . 54 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 .
• $2 . 6 million contractual obligation with the County for
infrastructure improvements .
• $32, 000 to the State of California pursuant to budget bill.
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IV. OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES
Total 1994-95 total revenues and budgeted expenditures are $4, 719, 120
as shown below:
OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
10/26/94
SOURCES & USES
------------USES---------------- ----------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------
******Tax Increments******* *******Bond PrOCeeds******* Other
Capital Sands Housing Funds -Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- --------- ---------
Payments to Other Agencies
*Fiscal Agreements $209,000 $209,000
*BRAF Payment $9,000 $9,000
Capital Projects
*Road Impvts-Empire to Vintage $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 $25,000 $25,000
*Hwy 4 @ Big Break & Empire $280,600 $280,600
*Library $250,000 $250,000
*Oakley Fire Hydrant Upgrade $75,000 $75,000
*Sand Hill Infrastructure $565,600 $163,400 $729,000
*Unallocated Capital Funds $3,283 $3,283
Housing Projects
*First Time Homebuyer Program $273,000 $273,000
*golden Oak Senior Manor $576,300 $576,300
Debt Service
*Bonded Indebtedness $201,800 $46,200 $248,000
Economic Development Activities $0
*Downtown Improvements $105,116 $1,132,000 $1,237,116
*Downtown Specific Plan $35,900 $35,900
Administration
*Salaries .. $1,500 $1,500
*Services & Supplies $125,693 $125,693
*Equipment $938 $938
TOTALS $1,722,620 a $622,500 b $2,101,000 $273,000 $0 $4,719,120
a: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $911,800; Carry-Wer of $781,000; &
Interest Earnings of $29,820.
b: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $228,200; Carry-Wer of 383,000; &
Interest Earnings of $11,300.
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: OAKLEY
1 . Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant
to approved Fiscal Agreements .
2 . ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) Payment: Mandated
contribution to the State of California to alleviate the State' s
budget crisis .
3. Road Improvements - Empire to Vintage Avenue: Along State Route
4, these improvements include landscaping, landscape irrigation
facilities, median islands and sidewalk.
4 . Park Improvements : Funds to implement an Oakley Parks Master
Plan.
5. Park Acquisition: Funds to implement an Oakley Parks Master Plan.
6. East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) Trails Project:
Assistance to the East Bay Regional Parks District for the
construction of a portion of the Delta De Anza Trail. This
portion is to be at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and State
Route 4 .
7 . Signal - Highway 4 and Malicoat Avenue: A traffic signal is to be
constructed at the intersection of Malicoat and State Route 4 .
The signal is in response to the anticipated additional traffic as
the result of a proposed subdivision east of Malicoat Avenue. The
developer, Redevelopment Agency and Public Works Department will
share the cost of the signal .
8 . Oakley Road/Empire Landscaping: Relandscaping of the median
island on Empire Avenue, between State Route 4 and Oakley Road.
9. Highway 4 at Big Break: Improvements to State Route 4 at Big
Break Road and Empire Avenue.
10. Library: Upgrade of library facilities is desired by the
community. Monies reserved for this project may be used as seed
money to find additional funding sources for an enhanced library.
11 . Fire hydrants: These hydrants are to replace existing hydrants
and install new fire suppression equipment in downtown Oakley.
12 . Improvements to the Sand Hill Infrastructure: These improvements
include the paving of streets, and the creation of curb, gutter
and sidewalks as well as drainage and sewer system facilities in
an older neighborhood. Agency funds will be used in conjunction
with developer funding.
13 . First Time Homebuyer Program: A program of second mortgages to
assist low and moderate income households achieve homeownership.
14 . Golden Oak Senior Manor: Financing for the construction and
permanent loan for a 50 unit development for low and moderate
income senior citizens . Agency funds are being used with Low
Income Housing Tax Credits, CDBG, and County HOME funds .
15. Downtown Improvements: Funds dedicated for implementation of Old
Town Oakley Specific Plan upon its adoption.
16. The Downtown Specific Plan: Completion of a Specific Plan for
downtown Oakley.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $3 .43 million in debt as of June
30, 1994 which include:
• $2 . 98 million in Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 .
• $9, 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.
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V. RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES
Total FY 1994-95 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $782, 340 as
shown below:
RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
11/7/94
SOURCES & USES
------------USES---------------- ----------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------
******Tax Increments******* *******Bond Proceeds******* Other
Capital Funds Housing'Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- --------- ---------
Payments to Other Agencies
*Fiscal Agreements $60,000 $60,000
*ERAF Payment $0 $0
Capital Projects
*San Pablo/Willow Entranceway $78,500 $78,500
*Fire Station Renovation $194,223 $194,223
*Unallocated Capital Funds $0 $0
Housing Projects
*Unallocated Housing Funds $235,620 $235,620
Debt Service
*County Debt $0 $0
*Bonded Indebtedness $0 $0
Economic Development Activities
*Downtown Facade Rehabilitation $17,500 $17,500
*Downtown Specific Plan $17,000 $17,000
*Downtown Specific Plan EIR $75,000 $75,000
Administration
*Salaries $1,000 $1,000
*Services & Supplies $102,872 $102,872
*Equipment $625 $625
TOTALS $546,720 a $235,620 b $0 $0 $0 $782,340
a: 1994-95 Tax Increment of 294,000; Carry-Over of $242,000; &
Interest Earnings of $10,720.
b: 1994-95 Tax Increment of $73,000; Carry-Over of $158,000; &
Interest Earnings of $4,620.
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RODEO
1 . Fiscal Agreements : Pass-thru to Taxing Agencies pursuant to
approved Fiscal Agreements .
2 . ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) Payment: Mandated
contribution to the State of California to alleviate the State' s
budget crisis .
3 . San Pablo/Willow Entranceway: Development of landscaped feature
at key community gateway.
4 . Fire Station Renovation: Loan of Redevelopment Agency funds to
seismically upgrade the Rodeo Fire Station. Two year commitment
totals $276, 000 .
5. Unallocated Capital Funds : Capital funds reserved for future
designation.
6. Unallocated Housing Funds: Housing funds reserved for future
designation. Sub-committee is evaluating alternative.
7 . County Debt: None.
8 . Bonded Indebtedness : None.
9. Downtown Facade Rehabilitation: Financial assistance to downtown
businesses for facade improvements .
10 . Downtown Specific Plan: Payment of consultant for completion of
Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan.
11 . Downtown Specific Plan EIR: Reserve for EIR, if necessary, in
support of Specific Plan.
12 . Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in
support of project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS
The Agency has incurred approximately $500, 000 as of June 30, 1994,
including:
$500, 000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements.
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WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
The work program of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal
Year 1994-95 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. Facilitate property transfers as appropriate to expedite
project/program implementation.
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. Issue a Request for Proposal for the Area 4 development
site.
B. Complete vacation and abandonment proceedings on County
rights-of-way held in fee and easement.
C. 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 interim 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.
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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 traffic studies for area benefiting circulation
improvements.
D. Initiate studies regarding changes in the Land Use
Element of the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Specific
Plan.
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.
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 North Richmond Municipal
Advisory Council (MAC) 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 implementing 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
initiate an employment training and information
dissemination system.
G. Complete a rezoning program to eliminate General
Plan/zoning inconsistencies, and continue to work with
the MAC in improving the program.
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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 existing 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. Facilitate affordable home ownership opportunities
through the initiation of the Parkway Estates Project.
C. Facilitate the development of an affordable housing
senior housing project by the Community Housing
Development Corporation of North Richmond and Eden
Housing.
D. Support the continued development of Community Housing
Development Corporation of North Richmond by providing
capacity building financial assistance.
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
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marketing and directed Agency assistance to a non-profit
economic development corporation, a facade rehabilitation
program, and a Willow Pass Road Banner program.
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I . Complete a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate
affordable home ownership.
J. Initiate a Specific Plan for the Bay Point BART Station
Area.
K. Manage other activities necessary to implement Bay Point
Redevelopment Bond Issue programs.
L. Initiate land acquisition activities to facilitate future
economic development of the community.
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. Complete 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 complete 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. Initiate a major program of street, drainage and sewer
improvements in the Sand Hill area.
K. 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.
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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. Initiate a facade rehabilitation program in the downtown
area.
F. Undertake Willow Avenue/San Pablo Avenue entranceway
improvements .
G. Assist in the seismic upgrading of the Rodeo Fire
Station.
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 .
Goal 3 : Facilitate the development of affordable housing.
A. Work with appropriate private, public and non-profit
organizations to identify appropriate housing
opportunities.
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EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
The Redevelopment Agency during Fiscal Year 1993-94, continued to implement
its Redevelopment Plans.
. I . Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment Project Area
A. The Agency completed the assemblage of privately-owned 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 was completed.
C. Infrastructure Improvements : Preliminary engineering to set the
basis for future EIR and project scoping was initiated for
circulation improvements in the area. Planning and design work for
the first element of a park/open space corridor was initiated.
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 completed and units
sold. 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. Initial activity
leading toward establishment of a senior housing project occurred.
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. The Agency committed future funds to
facilitate completion of the final phase of North Richmond flood
control improvements .
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. The
Agency assisted in financing the job linkage program.
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. The Alves Lane housing project was
prepared to start construction as the fiscal year ended. The
Agency completed the acquisition of the former Anchor Cove property
as part of a construction loan agreement . 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.
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B. Infrastructure. The Agency provided funding for street
improvements along Willow Pass Road, west of Bailey, and initiated
design of landscaping improvements at the Port Chicago
Highway/Willow Pass Road intersection.
C. Economic Development: Preparation of a marketing brochure for Bay
Point was initiated. Initiated discussions relative to future
property acquisitions for economic development purposes .
D. General: Agency staff has provided technical assistance to the Bay
Point PAC and the PRIDE Committee to institute a neighborhood
improvement 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
successfully pursue federal tax credits for construction funds.
Agency staff continues to work with non-profit and private .
developers interested in residential and commercial development
within the project area to implement the Agency' s affordable
housing obligation.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency provided funding to widen a portion of
the Highway 4, and provide for frontage improvements .
C. General: Agency staff completed a circulation draft of 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 continued in the development of 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. A sub-
committee of the Rodeo Redevelopment Advisory Committee was
established to begin the process of evaluating affordable housing
alternatives and priorities .
B. Infrastructure: The Agency completed the design of San
Pablo/Willow/Parker Avenue landscaping improvements for
construction in FY 1994-95.
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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