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TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ••� l Costa
FROM: Phil Batchelor •�� r
Courcy
Executive Director
DATE: November 5, 1996
SUBJECT: FY 1996-97 Redevelopment Agency Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year 1996-97 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 1996-97. 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;
• Initiation of First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance/Housing Rehabilitation
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 and environmental documentation related to Amendments to
the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan;
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. Flood control improvements.-Bay Point;
5. Initiation of a Northtown Revitalization Program -Bay Point;
6. Highway 4 improvements- Oakley;
7. Park improvements - Oakley;
8. Library Initiative - Oakley;
9. Major road, drainage and sewer improvements for the Sand Hill area -
Oakley;
10. Frontage improvements -Rodeo;
• Major housing development financial assistance, including:
1. Area 4 residential site-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. Senior Housing-Rodeo;
8. Fust Time Homebuyer/Housing Rehabilitation assistance -North Richmond
and Bay Point;
9. 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 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
INTRODUCTION
California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 33606) requires the
Redevelopment Agency to adopt an annual budget containing the following:
Anticipated revenues and 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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1. PLEASANT BILL BART STATION AREA
A. REVENIJESXMENSES
Total FY 1996-97 revenues and budget expenditures are$15,157,800 as shown:
10/27/96 . PLEASANT HILL BART REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
FINAL 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Revenue Sources for FY 1996-97 Budget
Uses
******Tax Increments****** *******Bond Proceeds******* specific Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Plan Fees Revenues TOTAL
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Payments to other Agencies:
Fiscal Agreements $86,000 $86,000
ERAF Payment $0 $0
Capital Projects:
Circulation improvements
*Construction Fund $7,015,000 $4,690,312 $11,705,312
Traffic Studies $25,000 $25,000
EIR $50,000 $40,000 g $90,000
Plan Amendments $20,000 $20,000 9 $40,000
Fiscal Consultant $15,000 $15,000
Iron Horse Trail $136,000 $136,000
Del Sombre Respite $50,000 $50,000
Reserve for Greenspace $80,000 a $80,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $64,193 $150,000 e $214,193
Housing Projects:
Park Regency Financial Assistance $210,532 $564,4.68 $775,000
Debt Service
County Debt $160,000 $160,000,
Debt Service-Banded Indebtedness $1,318,000 $1,318,000,
Glonfed Interest Payment $115,000 $115,000
Property Expenses
Taxes/Kisc $47,325 $47,325
Administration
Salaries $2,400 $2,400
Services a Supplies $296,070 $296,070
Equipment $2,500 $2,500
TOTALS $2,462,020 a $564,458 b $7,015,000 c $0 $4,826,312 d $290,000 $15,157,800 f
a 1996-97 Tax Increments of $2,087,6001 Carry-over of $352,000; & interest earnings of $22,420.
b 1996-97 Tax Increments of $553,400; & interest earnings of $11,068.
c Capital Bond Proceeds of $7,015,000;
d Specific Plan Fee Account Balance of $2,813,000; Interest Earnings of, $112,520;.&Mello-Roos Bond Proceeds of $1,900,792.
'e Income from property rentals
f Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget, are:
Meyer -Mohaddes (Traffic Studies) $484
Heller-Manus (Plan Consultant) $1,666
Total Encumbrances $2,156
g Developer/landowner payments
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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. Circulation Improvements: Construction funds as part of Specific Plan
Amendments/EIR/Traffic Study are reserved for future project(s) to be
determined.
3. Traffic Studies: Completion of traffic study (initiated in FY 1996) of
alternative circulation improvements and alternative land use scenarios.
4. EIR: Environmental documentation for Specific Plan Amendments.
S. Specific Plan Amendments: Consultant costs associated with Specific Plan
Amendment consideration.
6. Fiscal Consultant: Consultant to prepare Agency tax increment projections
for scoping Specific Plan implementation capabilities.
7. Iron Horse Trail: Completion of Iron Horse Trail from Coggins to Treat
Boulevard,
8. Del Hombre Repair: Conversion of a remnant portion of Del Hombre to a
respite area to complement the Iron Horse Trail.
9. Reserve for Greenspace: Reserve for development of proposed greenspace
on former Southern Pacific right-of-way.
10. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital Projects funds reserved for future
designation.
11. Park Regency Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to Park
Regency owner for affordable housing.
12. 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.
13. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
14. Glenfed Interest Payment: Payment on interest only note with Glendale
Federal Savings for acquisition of Area 4 residential site.
15. Property Taxes: Special assessments/special taxes on Agency held property.
16. 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, 1996,the Agency has approximately $45.4 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.
• $.99 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).
• $1.2 million due Glendale Federal Savings for property acquisition
(Area 4).
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II. NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUESLEMEESES
Total 1995-97 revenues and budgeted expenditures are$1,888,894 as shown below:
10/27/96 NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Appvd by NR MAC FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 BUDGET
FINAL
Revenue Sources for FY 1996-97 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 $0
Capital Projects:
Brookside Drive Realignment $149,351 $149,351
Market & Chesley Railroad X $250,000 $250,000
Incubator Feasibility Study $50,000 $50,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $2,718 $305,549 $308,267
Housing Projects: .
Senior Housing Project $66,576 $66,576
First Time Homebuyer/203X Prog. $62,500 $250,000 a $312,500
Parkway Estates $57,609 $275,200 $332,809
CHDC Capacity Building/Support $35,000 $35,000
Infill Housing (5th & Giaramita) $2,500 $2,500
Construction Mgr-Parkway $22,290 $11,460 $33,750
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $172,000 $43,000 $215,000
Community improvement Programs:
COMET Activities $20,000 $20,000
OPEN Job Training Program $5,033 $5,033
Planning Facilitator $1,284 $1,284
Administration
Salaries $2,400 $2,400
Services & Supplies $101,346 $1,578 c $102,924
Equipment $1,500 $1,500
TOTALS $436,180 a $91,960 b $704,900 $337,700 $318,154 $1,888,894 d
a 1996-97 Tax increments of $350,000;.carry-over of $81,000; & interest earnings of $5,180.
b 1996-97 Tax Increments of $88,000; carry-over of $3,000; & interest earnings of $960.
c Loan from County Housing Bond Trust Fund
d Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget, are:
* HRS (Parkway) $4,866.
* Terry Peterson $4,774
* CHDC (Parkway) $33,479
* CBDC/EDEN (Sr. Rog.) $13,644 ry
* Land Acq. (Sr. Hag.) $73,314
* Cannon Design $584
* Vanstar $1,274
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Total Encumbrances $133,935
e Loan from County Affordable Housing Trust Fund/CDBG Funds
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NORTH RICHMOND
1. Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant to approved
Fiscal Agreements.
2. Brookside Drive Realignment: Completion of project to eliminate two hazardous
ninety degree turns on Brookside Drive, a major circulation corridor into the
employment area of North Richmond.
3. Market and Chesley Railroad Crossings: Project to permanently (i.e., concrete)
improve the Union Pacific Railroad crossings on both Market and Chesley.
4. Incubator Feasibility Study: Funds to prepare a financial feasibility study for siting.a
business incubator facility in North Richmond.
5. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation.
6. 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.
7. First Time Homebuyer/203K Program: First time homebuyer and down payment
assistance for lower-income households purchasing and rehabilitating homes in the
North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area. The program has secured HOME i
funds to be used to provide additional assistance. '
8. 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.
9. CHDC Capacity Building/Support: Administrative support for a neighborhood based
non-profit housing developer - Community Housing Development Corporation of
North Richmond.
10. Infill Housing (5th& Giaramita): Completion of repair work on the 5th Street and
Giaramita Street homes.
11. Construction Manager Party to oversee construction of Parkway Estates project on
behalf of Agency and CHDC.
12. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due.on outstanding bonded indebtedness.
13. COMET Activities: Redevelopment Agency contribution to comprehensive
County/City neighborhood improvement program.
14. 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.
15. Planning Facilitator: Planning consultant to complete work with the North Richmond
Municipal Advisory. Council, the County, and Agency in fine tuning the North
Richmond P-1 rezoning process.
16. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project
implementation.
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C. 1 DEBTEDNESS -NORTH RICHMOND
The Agency has incurred approximately$7.0 million in debt as of June 30, 1996. The
major elements include:
• $6.1 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds
issued in June, 1992 and June, 1995.
• $530,000 to the County for advances from the County Affordable
Housing Trust Fund.
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• $200,000 contracted obligations with the County for road and
drainage improvements.
• $80,110 due to the Single Family Housing Bond Fund.
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III. BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES
Total 1996-97 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $5,316,280 as shown below:
10/27/96 BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Appvd by PAC 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
FINAL e~
Revenue Sources for FY 1996-97 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 ;145,000 ;145,000
Capital Projects:
PCH/WP Road Landscaping ;81,925
;81,925
Code Enforcement ;11,329 ;11,329
Facade Rehabilitation Assistance ;28,790 ;28,790
Facade Rehabilitation Admin. ;7,500 ;7,500
Flood Control--Bailey Road Area ;31,201
;31,201
Northtown Revitalization.Program ;99,838 ;2,100,000 ;2,199,838
Pacifica Park e ;60,000 ;60,000
Alves Lane Drainage ;36,390 ;56,220 ;102,610
Willow Pass Road Widening ;50,000 ;50,000
McAvoy Harbor Rail Crossing Impvt ;20,000 ;20,000
Unallocated Capital Funds ;5,156 ;62,000. . ;67,156
Housing Projects:
First Time Homebuyer Program/203(k) ;42,850 ;19,650 ;250,000 a ;312,500
Alves Lane Housing ;280,865 ;80,023 ;360,888
BRIDGE Housing ;121,734 ;137,237 c ;154,000 ;412,971
Unallocated Housing Funds ;82,610 ;6,350 _ ;88,960
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness ;344,000 ;86,000 ;430,000
Economic Development Activities:
Land Acquisition ;50,688 ;633,780 ;684,468
BART/Bailey Rd SAP ;50,000 ;50,000
BART/Bailey Rd EIR ;25,000 ;25,000
Administration
Salaries ;2,400 ;2,400
Services & Supplies ;141,494 ;141,494
Equipment ;2,250 ;2,250
TOTALS 411545,560 a ;428,720 b ;2,912 000
, ;180,000. ;250,000 ;5,316,280 c,d
a 1996-97 Tax Increments of ;745,600; carry-over of ;776,400; & interest earnings of ;23,560.
b 1996-97 Tax Increments of ;186,400; carry-over of ;235,600; & interest earnings of ;6.,720.
c An additional ;342,805 are available (encumbered) for expenditure.
d Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget,are:
* Cannon Design Group ;17,490"
* Site Development Consultant (WP Rd/PCH) ;1,870
* Canal Road Assemblage ;100,000
* BRIDGE Housing ;222,171
" Vanstar ;11274
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: BAY POINT
1. Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant to
approved Fiscal Agreements.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Pacifica Park: Installation of new playground structure and renovation of
existing restroom.
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. McAvoy Harbor Rail Crossing: Project to improve the Union Pacific Railroad
Crossing into McAvoy/Harris Harbor areas.
10. Unallocated Capital Funds: . Capital Project funds reserved for future
designation.
11. First Time Homebuyer/203K Program: First time homebuyer and down.
payment assistance for lower-income households purchasing and rehabilitating
homes in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area. The program has
secured HOME funds to be used to provide additional assistance.
12. 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.
13. BRIDGE Housing: Construction of 46 aff6rdable rental units at Alberts and
Willow Pass Road.
14. Unallocated Housing Funds: Housing Set-Aside funds reserved for future
designation.
15. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
16. Economic Development/Land Acquisition: Additional acquisition of strategic
.parcels suitable for employment and/or retail uses.
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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. Bailey Road/BART Specific Plan EIR:' Preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report on the proposed Specific Plan.
19. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS -BAY POINT
The Agency has incurred approximately $14.8 million in debt as of June 30, 1996,
including:
• $12.2 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued
in June, 1992 and December, 1995.
• $1.5 million obligation for infrastructure improvements.
$248,000 contracted obligations with the County for road and
drainage improvements.
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III. OAIfLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. R.F�NLTESOMENSES
Total 1996-97 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $5,183,940 as shown below:
10/27/46 OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
OMAC Approved 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
FINAL
Revenue Sources for FY 1996-97 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 $225,000 $225,000
Capital Projects:
Road Impvts-Empire to Vintage $0 $257,341 $257,341
Master Plan/Park Improvements $50,000 $50,000
Park Improvement/Acquisition $200,000 $200,000
Signal-Highway 4 & Malicoat $50,000 $50,000
Sand Hill Infrastructure $415,000 $415,000
M.A.R.S.H. Revitalization Project $275,000 $275,000
Industrial Area Economic Analysis $50,000 $50,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $197,236 $200,000 $397,236
Housing Projects:
Golden Oak Senior Manor $149,759 $149,759
811 Project $128,701 a $46,000 $0 a $174,701
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness $198,400 $49,600 $248,000
Economic Development Activities:
Downtown Improvements $831,970 $1,685,659 $2,517,629
Downtown Specific Plan -
SAP Consultant $20,000 $20,000
Administration
Salaries $2,400 $2,400
services & Supplies $149,624 $149,624
Equipment $2,250 $2,250
TOTALS $2,466,880 a $328,060 b $2,343,000 $460000 $0 $5,183,940 c
a 1996-97 Tax Increments of $953,200; carry-over of $1,469,200; & interest earnings of $44,480.
b 1996-97 Tax Increments of $237,800; carry-over of $84,800; & interest earnings of $5,460.
c Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not included in the budget, are:
* Mills Associates--ETR $3,213
* Golden Oak Manor $29,051
* PM $22,774
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Total Encumbrances $55,038
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: OAKLEY
1. Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru payment to Taxing Agencies pursuant to
approved Fiscal Agreements.
2. Road Improvements: Empire to Vintage Avenue. Improvements include
landscaping,landscape irrigation facilities,median islands and sidewalks along
State Route 4.
3. Master Plan/Park Improvements: .Funds to Master Plan the Moira Park site
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for a new library/recreational facility.
4. Park Improvements/Acquisition: Funds to implement the Oakley Parks
Master Plan.
5. 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.
6. 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. An additional $414,000 of future
redevelopment funds have been programmed for this project, and will be made
available when Subdivision 7689 is built.
7. 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 ori the south, and 5th on the
east.
8. 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.
9. Unallocated Capital Funds: Reserve funds for new and/or existing capital
projects.
10. 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.
11. 811 Project: Predevelopment, construction, and permanent loan financing for
a new 24 unit development for lower income physically disabled individuals.
Agency funds are. being used with HUD 811, County CDBG, and County
HOME funds. An allocation of 1997/98 Redevelopment funds in the amount
of$187,298 has been programmed for this project.
12 Debt Service - .Bonded Indebtedness: Payment on debts (i.e., bonds and
contractual obligations) the Agency has incurred for the Oakley
Redevelopment Plan.
13. Downtown Improvements: Funds dedicated for implementation of the Old
Town Oakley Specific Plan upon its adoption.
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14. Downtown Specific Plan: Consultant services related to preparation of final
Specific Plan.
15. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. INDEBTEDNESS: O AKLEY
The Agency has incurred approximately $7.5 million in debt as of June 30, 1996,
which includes:
• $6.6 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued
in June, 1992.
• $100,000 in contractual obligations to the Contra Costa Mosquito
Abatement District.
• $275,000 in contractual obligations to the County of Cointra Costa
for MARSH infrastructure improvements.
• $50,000 in contractual obligations with Applied Development
Economics for a light industrial study.
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IV. RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENDITURES
Total Fiscal Year 1996-97 revenues and budgeted expenditures are $918,000 as
shown below:
10/27/96 RODEO, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
RAC Approved 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
FINAL -
Revenue Sources for FY 1996-97 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 $52,000 $52,000
Capital Projects:
Facade Rehabilitaton Assist. $67,500 $67,500
Facade Rehabilitaton Admin. $12,500 $12,500
Hillcrest Frontage'Impvts $95,000 $95,000
. Unallocated Capital Funds $151,251 $151,251
Housing Projects:,
Unallocated.Housing Funds $376,360 $376,360
Senior Housing-Predevelopment $50,000 $50,000
Debt Service-Bonded Indebtedness $0 $0
Administration
Salaries $2,400 $2,400
Services & Supplies $109,489 $109,489
Equipment $1,500 $1,500
TOTALS $491,640 a $426,360 b $0 $0 $918,000 C
a 1996-97 Tax Increments of $323,000; carry-over of $159,000; a interest earnings of $9,640.
b 1996-97 Tax Increments of $81,000; carry-over of $337,000, a interest earnings of $8,360.
c Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but notincludedin the budget, are;
* Planning Collaborative $90
* SIR consultant $294
Total Encumbrances $384
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RODEO
1. Fiscal Agreements: Pass-thru to Taxing Agencies pursuant to approved Fiscal
Agreements.
2. Downtown Facade Rehabilitation: Financial assistance to downtown
businesses for facade improvements.
3. Hillcrest Frontage Improvements: Frontage improvements to enhance student
and pedestrianbsafety on California Street adjacent to Hillcrest School.
4 Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation.
5 Unallocated Housing Funds: 'Housing funds reserved for.future designation.
Subcommittee is evaluating alternative senior housing developers and project
locations.
6. Senior Housing-Predevelopment: Funds to permit Ecumenical Association
for Housing and a local Citizens Committee to undertake preliminary site
search, and feasibility tasks.
7. Bonded Indebtedness: None.
8. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of
project implementation.
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C. MEBTEDNESS;_.RODEO
The Agency has incurred approximately $780,000 as of June 30, 1996, including:
• $500,000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements.
$155,957 Low/Moderate Income Housing Fund.
• $95,000 contractual obligation to County of Contra Costa for
Hillcrest School frontage improvements.
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WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
The work program of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 1996-97 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 P1an.Development Areas.
A. Complete vacation and abandonment proceedings on County rights-
of-way held in fee and easement.
B. 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�xoperty dedications as specified in DDA's or development
approvals.
C. Evaluate need for new rights-of-way and, if necessary, acquire either
through dedication or condemnation.
D. Establishment of Iron Horse Trail along the former Southern Pacific
right-of-way.
E. Provide for interim use of Agency property to further facilitate transit
utilization during the construction of regional traffic improvements.
F. Provide improvements to local streets to enhance appearance and
safety.
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Goal 4: Continue to evaluate Specific P1an.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. Conclude traffic studies for area benefiting circulation improvements.
D. Undertake amendments to the Land Use, Element, Circulation
Element, and other aspects of the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area
Specific Plan; and undertake an Environmental Impact Report in
connection therewith.
Goal 5: Facilitate the Development of Affordable Dousing.
A. Provide financial assistance,as provided for in DDAs, to facilitate the
delivery of affordable,housing in the Park Regency project.
B. Assist the developer in preparing a plan of finance in order for the
development of Area 4 to occur, 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. i
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 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. Conclude construction of the Brookside Drive realignment project.
B. Initiate property acquisition and disposition where required to
facilitate public improvements.
C. Work with Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) Railroad to
improve the Market Avenue and Chesley Avenue Rail Crossings.
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, and the First Time
Homebuyer Program.
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.
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.
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F. Undertake improvements to Pacifica Park in conjunction with the
local park district.
G. Initiate a project to improve the rail crossing at the entrance to
McAvoy/Harris Yacht Harbor area.
H. Work with the County Administrator, the Bay Point MAC, and the
PAC in establishing and funding a neighborhood improvement
program targeting the Northtown neighborhood.
I. 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.
J. Undertake a commercial enhancement program, including marketing
and directed Agency assistance to a non-profit economic development
corporation, and a facade rehabilitation program.
K. Undertake a First Time Homebuyers Program to facilitate affordable
homeownership.
L. Undertake a Specific Plan for the Bay Point BART Station Area.
M. Manage other activities necessary to implement Bay Point
Redevelopment Bond Issue programs.
N. 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. Work with the Advance Planning staff, Public Works and the Oakley
Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) to complete a Specific Plan for
downtown Oakley.
G. 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.
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H. Initiate a major program of street, drainage and sewer improvements
in the Sand Hill area and in the Old Town area.
I. 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. 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
D'istrict/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 1995-96
The Redevelopment Agency, during Fiscal Year 1995-96, continued to implement its.Redevelopment
Plans.
I. Pleasant Hili BART Redevelopment Project Area
A, The Agency designated a Master Developer for Area 4, secured commitments of
other local funds as part of a comprehensive plan of finance, and worked with the
developer in filing an application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
B. Property Acquisition-Private Assemblages: The acquisition of property necessary
to create developable areas for the commercial uses has been completed.
C. Planning: A Traffic Study of Circulation and Land Use Alternatives was initiated. A
proposed set of amendments to the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan was circulated
for public comment.
D. 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 another element of a park/open space corridor was initiated.
11. North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Agency staff continues to work with private developers interested in
industrial development north of Wildcat Creek. 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 senior housing project occurred. The Agency provided funding and
leveraged federal funds to initiate a First Time Homebuyer purchase and rehabilitation
program.
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 1-80,
is nearing completion. The Brookside Drive realignment project and the Pittsburg
Avenue extension project were completed. The final phase of North Richmond flood
control improvements was completed.. The Agency committed funds to improve the
Market and Chesley Avenue railroad crossings. Agency staff is working with
Southern Pacific Railroad to construct the 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 completed. An Agency-initiated
focused code enforcement program, linked to subsequent property improvements,
was completed.
D. Economic Development: The Agency continued to assist in financing the job linkage
program, which provides an innovative employment training program for area
residents by Rubicon Programs, Inc. Rubicon has been successful in receiving federal
funding to expand the program.
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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
BRIDGE housing site was optioned and a tax credit application submitted, however,
it was not successful. Agency staff worked with the property owner and the
developer to remediate toxic problems. 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 second mortgage First Time Homebuyer Program was achieved. A second program
for First Time Homebuyers purchasing and rehabilitating existing structures was
designed.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency completed street improvements along Willow Pass Road,
completed drainage improvements in the Bailey Road/Northtown area, and initiated
landscaping improvements at the Port Chicago Highway/Willow Pass Road
intersection.
C. Economic Development: Property acquisition program for economic development
was partially.completed with additional discussions relative to future property
acquisitions for economic development purposes ensuing. Design of a commercial
facade improvement program was initiated.
D. General: Agency staff has provided technical assistance to the Bay Point MAC and
PAC to institute a neighborhood improvement program. Working with the Family
Support Project, the design of a comprehensive program of physical and human
infrastructure improvements was begun in the North Broadway (Northtown) area.
IV. Oakley Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Substantial completion of Golden Oak Senior Manor was achieved.
Commitment of financing to an affordable housing project for physically disabled
persons to permit the project to successfully pursue federal funds for construction was
achieved. 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. Commitment of financing sidewalk
improvements just south of the downtown area was achieved.
C. General: Agency staff completed the environmental documentation for the
Downtown Specific Plan process. Agency staff worked with the Oakley Municipal
Advisory Council (MAC), the County Public Works Department, the County
Advance Planning staff, and the Oakley Chamber of Commerce to prepare a Specific
Plan for Downtown Oakley. The Agency provided funding to East Bay Regional
Parks District to complete the Delta DeAnza Trail in Oakley.
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V. Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: The Agency development of a draft Downtown/Waterfront Specific
Plan was completed, and public hearings were initiated. 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 has evaluated.affordable housing alternatives and established
priorities.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency completed its financing of the fire station seismic
renovations. The Fire District completed the project.
C. General: The Agency has been actively involved in the ongoing Rodeo Waterfront
Study of the EBRPD, the County and the Coastal Conservancy.
D. Design of a commercial facade improvement program was initiated.
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