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TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY _ Costa
FROM: Phil Batchelor r ��J
County
Executive Director
DATE: October 24, 1995
SUBJECT: FY 1995-96 Redevelopment Agency Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year 1995-96 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 1995-96. This budget has been reviewed by local Project Area
Committees.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• To continue the Transportation Demand Management (TDM)Program at the Pleasant Hill
BART Station Area, the Agency will make a$160,000 payment on its loan balance;
• Continuation of First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance programs in two project areas
-Bay Point and North Richmond;
• Economic Development activities, including facade rehabilitation, property acquisition/
development,and downtown plans, totaling over $2.5 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/Specific
Plan Amendments, including circulation improvements, in the Pleasant Hill BART
Station Area;
2. Completion of the Iron Horse Trail and a respite area at Del Hombre, right-of-way
between Treat and Monument (except for the Hookston Station area);
3. Brookside Drive realignment -North Richmond;
4. Pittsburg Avenue extension-North Richmond;
5. Willow Pass Road improvements -Bay Point;
6. Flood control improvements -Bay Point;
7. Initiation of a Northtown Revitalization Program-Bay Point;
8. Highway 4 improvements- Oakley;
9. Park improvements - Oakley;
10. Library Initiative - Oakley;
11. Major road, drainage and sewer improvements for the Sand Hill area- Oakley;
12. Frontage improvements - Rodeo;
13. 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. Parkway Estates-North Richmond;
4. Alves Lane Housing Reconstruction-Bay Point;
5. BRIDGE Housing Development -Bay Point;
6. Golden Oak Senior Manor- Oakley;
7. Capacity building for a neighborhood based non-profit -North Richmond.
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• Community improvement activities include'.
1. Clean-up and improving a unutilized portion of Del Hombre Lane as a respite area;
2. COMET activities-North Richmond;
3. M.A.R.S.H. activities- Oakley;
4. Northtown Revitalization-Bay Point;
5. Planning facilitator for P-1 Rezoning Program-North Richmond.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY T&DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96
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 BART STATION AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total FY 1995-96 revenues and budget expenditures are $21,030,932 as shown:
10/18/95 PLEASANT HILL HART REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
1995-96 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Revenue Sources for PY 1995-96 Budget
Uses
******Tax Increments****** *******Bond Proceeds******* Specific Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Plan Fees Revenues TOTAL
............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ......... .............
Payments to Other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $141,000 $141,000
ERAF Payment $0 $0
Capital Projects:
Circulation Improvements
*Traffic Studies/EIR/SAP $20,000 $180,000 $200,000
*Construction Fund $6,578,000 $4,538,472 $11,116,472
Iron Horse Trail $136,000 $136,000
Del Hombre Respite $50,000 $50,000
Child Care Consultant $12,000 $12,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $8,534 $8,534
Housing Projects:
Park Regency Financial Assistance $196,640 $528,360 $725,000
Debt Service
County Debt $160,000 $160,000
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness $1,316,000 $1,316,000
Glenfed Interest Payment $108,000 $108,000
Escrow Retirement $6,780,000 $6,780,000
Property Expenses
Taxes/Misc $65,000 $65,000
Area 4 Housing Consultant $25,000 $25,000
Administration
Salaries $3,500 $3,500
Services & Supplies $178,926 $178,926
Equipment $5,500 $5,500
TOTALS $2,290,100 a $528,360 b $13,358,000 c $0 $4,674,472 d $180,000's $21,030,932
a 1995-96 Tax Increments of $2,070,000, Carry-over of $201,000; & interest earnings of $19,100.
b 1995-96 Tax Increments of $518,000; & interest earnings of $10,360.
c Capital Bond Proceeds of $6,578,000; & Escrow Fund proceeds of $6,780,000.
d Specific Plan Fee Account Balance of $2,667,000; Interest Earnings of $106,000; & Mello-Roos Bond Proceeds of $1,900,792.
e Income from property rentals
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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 and land use in the area. 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. Child Care Consultant: To facilitate the sale of the Kids Wonderland child
care facility.
7. Park Regency Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to Park
Regency owner for affordable housing.
8. 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.
9. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
10. Glenfed Interest Payment: Payment on interest only note with Glendale
Federal Savings for acquisition of Area 4 residential site.
11. Escrow Retirement: Escrow fund created as part of the 1992 TaxAllocation
Bond issue is being liquidated and retired.
12. Property Taxes: Special assessments/special taxes on Agency held property.
13. Area 4 Housing Consultant: Real estate consultant to assist the Agency in
preparing and evaluating requests for development proposals for Area 4.
14. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS -PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA
As of June 30, 1995, the Agency has approximately $45.5 million in debt. The major
elements of Agency debt for the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area are:
• $35 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in
June, 1992.
• $1.1 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).
• $2.10 million due Glendale Federal Savings for property acquisition (Area 4).
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II. NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1995-96 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $3,136,042 as shown below:
10/18/95 NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROTECT AREA
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 BUDGET
Revenue Sources for FY 1995-96 Budget
Uses
****Tax Increments**** ******Bond Proceeds******
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Other Revenues TOTAL
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Payments to Other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $0
ERAF Payment $0 $0
$0
Capital Projects:
Brookside Drive Realignment $75,000 $708,096 $783,096
Pittsburg Avenue Extension $100,000 $100,000
Market 8 Chesley Railroad X $250,000 $250,000
Rheem Reuse Plan $20,000 $20,000
Incubator Feasibility Study $50,000 $50,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $2,198 $306,904 $309,102
Housing Projects:
Senior Housing Project $18,660 $641,052 $659,712
First Time Homebuyer/203R Prog. $60,000 $150,000 $210,000
Parkway Estates $355,000 $355,000
CHDC Capacity Building/Support $35,000 $35,000
Unallocated Housing Funds $0
Infill Housing (5th 8 Giara $2,872 $2,128 $5,000
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $172,800 $43,200 $216,000
County Debt
Community Improvement Programs:
CONT Activities $18,000 $18,000
OPEN Job Training Program $10,000 $10,000
Planning Facilitator $7,500 $7,500
Administration
Salaries $1,000 $1,000
Services 6 Supplies $27,922 $75,610 $103,532
Equipment $3,100 $3,100
TOTALS $404,952 a $80,328 b $1,365,000 $415,000 $870,762 c $3,136,042 d
a 1995-96 Tax Increments of $311,800; carry-over of $88,600; 6 interest earnings of $4,552.
b 1995-96 Tax Incrementsof $78,200; carry-over of $1,400; 6 interest earnings of $728.
c Loan from County Housing Bond Trust Fund of $79,460; S Loans from County Affordable Housing Trust Fund of $791,052.
d Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but notincluded in the budget, are:
Rubicon $5,200
* Debra Sanderson $1,100
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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. Pittsburg Avenue Extension: Extending Pittsburg Avenue from Central Avenue to 3rd Street
to provide a direct and safe connection to the Richmond Parkway.
5. Market and Chesley Railroad Crossings: Project to permanently(i.e., concrete) improve the
Southern Pacific Railroad crossings on both Market and Chesley.
6. Rheem Reuse Plan: Funds to prepare a Site Suitability Analysis (i.e., reuse plan) for the
existing Rheem facility located between Market and Chesley,just west of the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks.
7. Incubator Feasibility Study: Funds to prepare a financial feasibility study for siting a business
incubator facility in North Richmond.
8. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation.
9. Senior Housing Project: Land acquisition, relocation and site preparation for a 50-unit senior
citizen housing project; including a Center for Health and commercial/retail space. Project
is in process of securing federal financing necessary to bring it to completion.
10. First Time Homebuyer/203K Program: First time homebuyer and possible down payment
assistance for lower-income households purchasing and rehabilitating homes in the North
Richmond Redevelopment Project Area. Project is in process of securing HOME funds to
be used to provide additional assistance.
11. Parkway Estates: Predevelopment, construction and first time homebuyer/down payment
assistance for lower-income households purchasing a home in the 87 unit single family
housing development. Agency funds are being used with CDBG and HOME federal program
funds.
12. CHDC Capacity Building/Support: Administrative support for a neighborhood based non-
profit housing developer - Community Housing Development Corporation of North
Richmond.
13. Infill Housing(5th&Giaramita): Completion of repair work on the 5th Street and Giaramita
Street homes.
14. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded indebtedness.
15. COMET Activities: Redevelopment Agency contribution to comprehensive County/City
neighborhood improvement program.
16. OPEN Job Training Program: Carry-over of funding of Rubicon's program to link jobs being
created in employment area of North Richmond to unincorporated area residents.
17. Planning Facilitator: Planning consultant to work with the North Richmond Municipal
Advisory Council, the County, and Agency in fine tuning the North Richmond P-1 rezoning
process.
18. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project
implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS -NORTH RICHMOND
The Agency has incurred approximately$4.0 million in debt as of June 30, 1995. The
major elements include:
• $2.5 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in
June, 1992 and June, 1995.
• $310,000 to the County for advances from the County Affordable Housing
Trust Fund.
• $600,000 contracted obligations with the County for road and drainage
improvements.
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III. BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1995-96 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $2,554,660 as shown below:
10/18/95 BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
1995-96 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Revenue Sources for FY 1995-96 Budget
Uses
*******Tax Increments****** ******Bond Proceeds******
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Other Revenues TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $162,000 $162,000
ERAF Payment
Capital Projects:
PCH/WP Road Landscaping $98,276 $98,276
Code Enforcement $11,518 $11,518
Facade Rehabilitation $32,500 $32,500
Flood Control--Bailey Road Area $130,000 $130,000
Northtown Revitalization Program $100,000 $100,000
Willow Pass Road Widening $29,000 $29,000
Alves Lane Drainage $36,390 $66,220 $102,610
Unallocated Capital Funds $0 $0
Housing Projects:
First Time Homebuyer Program $153,000 $153,000
Alves Lane Housing $261,216 $80,023 $341,239
BRIDGE Housing $136,469 $137,237 c $273,706
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness $168,800 $42,200 $211,000
Economic Development Activities:
Land Acquisition $98,030 $633,780 $731,810
BART/Bailey Rd SAP $50,000 $50,000
Administration
Salaries $2,000 $2,000
Services 6 Supplies $122,601 $122,601
Equipment $3,400 $3,400
TOTALS $1,413,200 a $259,460 b $729,000 $153,000 $0 $2,554,660
a 1995-96 Tax Increments of $665,800; carry-over of $723,000; & interest earnings of $24,400.
b 1995-96 Tax Increments of $166,200; carry-over of $89,000; 6 interest earnings of $4,260.
c An additional $236,905 of 94/95 funds are available (encumbered) for expenditure.
d Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but notincluded in the budget,ars:
* Ambrose Recreation 6 Park District for Anuta Park $15,300
* Site Development Consultant (WP Rd/PCH) $1,900
* Collaborative Design $1,000
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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 State's budget crisis.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Northtown Revitalization Program: Initiation of major and comprehensive
infrastructure and community improvement planning effort for the area north
of Willow Pass Road and east of Bailey Road.
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. Alves Lane Drainage: Installation of storm drainage concurrent with the road
widening project for Alves Lane.
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
homeownership.
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. BRIDGE Housing: Construction of 46 affordable rental units at Alberts and
Willow Pass Road.
15. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
16. Economic Development Activities: Acquisition of one remaining parcel 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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17. 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. Program will be a joint planning effort of County, City of
Pittsburg, and BART.
18. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS -BAY POINT
The Agency has incurred approximately $9.1 million in debt as of June 30, 1995,
including:
• $5.8 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June,
1992.
• $1.5 million obligation for infrastructure improvements.
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III. OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1995-96 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $5,025,600 as shown below:
10/18/95 OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
1995-96 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Revenue Sources for FY 1995-96 Budget
Uses
*******Tax Increments****** ******Bond Proceeds******
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Other Revenues TOTAL
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Payments to Other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $235,000 $235,000
ERAF Payment $0 $0
Capital Projects:
Road Impvts-Empire to Vintage $189,790 $189,790
Park Improvements $50,000 $50,000
Park Acquisition $150,000 $150,000
EBRPD Trails Project $150,000 $150,000
Signal-Highway 4 & Malicoat $50,000 $50,000
Oakley Rd/Empire Landscaping $500 $500
Hwy 4 @ Big Break & Empire $280,600 $260,600
Library $250,000 $250,000
Oakley Fire Hydrant Upgrade j0
Sand Bill Infrastructure $615,600 $213,400 $829,000
M.A.R.S.H. Revitalization Proje $250,000
;250,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $13,344 $13,344
Industrial Area Economic Analys $50,000 $50,000
Housing Projects:
Golden Oak Senior Manor $360,885 c $360,885
First Time Homebuyer Program $43,000 $43,000
811 Project $11,521 $11,521
Unallocated Housing Funds $188,934 $188,934
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness ;201,800 $46,200 $248,000
Economic Development Activities:
Downtown Improvements $132,520 $1,311,000 $1,443,520
Downtown specific Plan -
EIR Consultant $56,656 c $56,656
Prelim. Eng. & Design $21,000 $21,000
SAP Consultant $20,000 $20,000
Administration
Salaries $2,500 $2,500
Services & Supplies $127,950
#127,950
Equipment $3,400 $3,400
TOTALS ;2,170,060 a $607,540 b $2,205,000
#43,040 ;0 $5,025,600 c
a 1995-96 Tax Increments of $942,400; carry-over of $1,189,000; & interest earnings of $38,660
b :995-96 Tax Increments of $235,600; carry-over of $361,000; & interest earnings of $10,940.
c Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget, are:
* Mills Associates--EIR ;31,000
* Golden Oak Manor $45,400
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: OAKLEY
1. Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payment 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. Improvements include
landscaping, landscape irrigation facilities,median islands and sidewalks along
State Route 4.
4. Park Improvements: Funds to implement the Oakley Parks Master Plan.
5. Park Acquisition: Funds to implement the Oakley Parks Master Plan.
6. East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) Trails Project: Assistance to
EBRPD for the construction of a portion of the Delta De Anza Trail around
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 to mitigate expected
increased traffic from a proposed subdivision on the easterly end of Malicoat.
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: Funds reserved to upgrade library facilities in Oakley. These funds
may be used as seed money to find additional funding sources for improved
library facilities. A portion of these funds (about $50,000) will be used to
Master Plan the Moira Park site for a new library/recreational facility.
11. Sand Hill Infrastructure: Improvements including the paving of streets,
installation of curb,gutter and sidewalks, and drainage/sewer system facilities
in the older Sand Hill neighborhood. Agency funds will be used in
conjunction with developer funds.
12. M.A.R.S.H. Revitalization Project: Installation of new sidewalks where none
are present,,repair of existing sidewalks which compromise health and safety,
and installation of handicap curbs on residential streets in the area bounded by
Main on the north,Norcross on the west, Home on the south, and 5th on the
east.
13. Unallocated Capital Funds: Reserve funds for new and/or existing capital
projects.
14. Industrial Area Economic Analysis: Preparation of an economic/financial
feasibility analysis of the industrial area of Oakley located generally between
Neroly on the west, Oakley on the south,Empire on the east, and State Route
4 on the north.
15. Golden Oak Senior Manor: Predevelopment, construction and permanent
loan financing 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.
16. First Time Homebuyers Program: A program of second mortgages to assist
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low and moderate income households achieve homeownership.
17. 811 Project: Funds to assist Ecumenical Association for Housing prepare a
811 Housing Application, as supported and encouraged by the OMAC
Housing Subcommittee, for submittal to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
18. Unallocated Housing Funds: Reserve funds for new and/or existing housing
projects.
19. Debt Service - Bonded Indebtedness: Payment on debts (i.e., bonds and
contractual obligations) the Agency has incurred for the Oakley
Redevelopment Plan.
20. Downtown Improvements: Funds dedicated for implementation of the Old
Town Oakley Specific Plan upon its adoption.
21. Downtown Specific Plan:
(a) E1R Consultant-Funds to complete the environmental analysis of the
Old Town Oakley Specific Plan and both Alternative A and
Alternative C roadway improvements.
(b) Preliminary Engineering and Design-Funds to prepare the preliminary
engineering and design work necessary to complete the environmental
analysis and have Caltrans accept either proposed roadway alignment.
(c) Specific Area Plan(SAP)Consultant-Funds reserved in the event the
existing Specific Plan needs modification.
22. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS: OAKLEY
The Agency has incurred approximately $8.9 million in debt as of June 30, 1995,
which includes:
• $6.8 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June,
1992.
• $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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IV. RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES
Total Fiscal Year 1995-96 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $777,240 as
shown below:
10/18/95 RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
1995-96 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Revenue Sources for FY 1995-96 Budget
Uses
*******Tax Increments****** ******Bond Proceeds******
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Other Revenues TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $51,000 $51,000
ERAF Payment SO $0
Capital Projects:
Fire Station Renovation $79,000 $79,000
Gateway Signage $2,500 $2,500
Facade Rehabilitaton $17,500 $17,500
Frontage Improvements $60,000 $60,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $67,341 $67,341
Housing Projects:
Unallocated Housing Funds $330,684 $330,684
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtednes $0 $0
Economic Development Activities:
Downtown Specific Plan -
EIR Consultant $75,000 $75,000
SAP Consultant $0 c =0
Administration
Salaries $1,000 $1,000
Services 5 Supplies $90,115 $90,115
Equipment $3,100 $3,100
TOTALS $446,556 a $330,684 b $0 $0 $0 $777,240 c
a 1995-96 Tax Increments of $319,800; carry-over of $118,000; 6 interest earnings of =8,756.
b 1995 Tax Increments of $80,200; carry-over of $244,000; & interest earnings of $6,484.
c Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget, are:
* Planning Collaborative $6,100
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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. Fire Station Renovation: Loan of Redevelopment Agency funds to seismically
upgrade the Rodeo Fire Station. Budget funds represent the remaining
portion of a two year commitment totaling $276,000.
4. Gateway Signage: Service organization signage to be installed as Gateway
landscaping feature.
5. Downtown Facade Rehabilitation: Financial assistance to downtown
businesses for facade improvements.
6. Frontage Improvements: Commitment of funds for frontage improvements
in the vicinity of community schools, including California Street between 5th
and 7th, 7th between Vaqueros and Sonoma, and Garretson Avenue across
from Garretson School.
7. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation.
8. Unallocated Housing Funds: Housing funds reserved for future designation.
Subcommittee is evaluating alternative senior housing developers and project
locations.
9. Bonded Indebtedness: None.
10. Downtown Specific Plan EIR: For EIR in support of Specific Plan.
11. Downtown Specific Plan: Payment of consultant for completion of
Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan.
12. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS RODEO
The Agency has incurred approximately $722,000 as of June 30, 1994, including:
• $500,000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements.
$128,645 Low/Moderate Income Housing Fund.
• $79,000 contractual obligation to Fire District.
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WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96
The work program of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 1995-96 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 1995-96 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 (RDA'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. Designate developer for the Area 4 development site, and initiate
planning procedures.
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.
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G. Provide improvements to local streets to enhance appearance and
safety. "
Goal 4: Continue to evaluate Specific Plan Implementation.
A. Continue to develop 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. Complete developer selection process for the development of Area 4,
and initiate planning activities.
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. Wgrk 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 development standards component of the rezoning
program which eliminated General Plan/zoning inconsistencies, and
continue to work with the MAC in improving the program.
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H. Initiate directed economic development activities, including the reuse
of the Rheem manufacturing facility, and a business incubator
feasibility study.
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. Initiate Pittsburg Avenue extension, and improvements to railroad
crossing on Market Street and Chesley.
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 homeownership 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 Redevelopmept 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.
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F. Work with the County Administrator, the Bay Point MAC, and the
PAC in establishing and funding a neighborhood improvement
program targeting the Northtown neighborhood.
G. Work with appropriate non-profit and for-profit organizations in
developing affordable housing, and actively participate in development
activities where able. Projects include Elaine Null Court (Alves Lane)
and the BRIDGE housing development on Alberts at Willow Pass
Road.
H. Undertake a commercial enhancement program, including marketing
and directed Agency assistance to a non-profit economic development
corporation, and a facade rehabilitation program.
I. Complete a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate affordable
homeownership.
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, including initiation of a Section 811 housing project for
the disabled.
F. Complete a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate affordable
homeownership.
G. Work with the Advanced Planning staff,Public Works and the Oakley
Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) 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. Initiate a major program of street, drainage and sewer improvements
in the Sand Hill area and in the Old Town area.
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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. Initiate a facade rehabilitation program in the downtown area.
F. Complete Willow Avenue/San Pablo Avenue entranceway
improvements.
G. Assist in the seismic upgrading of the Rodeo Fire Station.
H. Initiate frontage improvement activities designed to mitigate safety
problems in the vicinity of community schools.
Goal 2: Monitor related activities in the Project Area.
A. Continue active participation 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. Identify and work with appropriate non-profit organizations to
identify appropriate housing opportunities and sites.
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EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
The Redevelopment Agency, during Fiscal Year 1994-95, continued to implement its Redevelopment
Plans.
I. Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment Project Area
A. The Agency issued a request for developer proposals for Area 4.
B. Property Acquisition-Private Assemblages: The acquisition of property necessary
to create developable areas for the commercial uses has been 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 ongoing. 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 completed as the fiscal year ended. The BRIDGE housing
site was optioned and a tax credit application submitted. 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. Substantial completion of a First Time Homebuyer
Program was achieved.
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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. Property acquisition program for economic development was partially
completed with additional discussions relative to future property acquisitions for
economic development purposes ensuing.
D. General: Agency staff has provided technical assistance to the Bay Point MAC and
PAC to institute a neighborhood improvement program. A focused code enforcement
program that is linked to subsequent property improvements was initiated.
IV. Oakley Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Substantial completion of a First Time Homebuyer Program was
achieved. 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 Highway 4, and
provide for frontage improvements.
C. General: Agency staff completed a circulation draft of a Downtown Specific Plan
process. Agency staffworked with the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC),
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 Redevelopment Project Area
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 subcommittee 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 San Pablo/Willow Avenue/Parker Avenue
landscaping improvements for construction. Fire station seismic renovations were
initiated.
C. General: The Agency has been actively involved in the ongoing Rodeo Waterfront
Study of the EBRPD, the County and the Coastal Conservancy.
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