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TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY "I FROM: John Sweeten Executive Director DATE: December 17, 2002 SUBJECT: FY 2002/2003 Redevelopment Agency Budget SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year 2002-03 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 2002- 03. This budget has been reviewed by local Project Area Committees, an u ' ipal Advisory Councils, as applicable. : CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE ' r , ,,RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OFAGENCY COMMITTEE ,,APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S):..-'-� L% ACTION OPS A'OENCY ON December 17, 2002 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER b.'s VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A xx UNANIMOUS (ABSENT None } TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Jim Kennedy 335-1255 ATTESTED December 17, 2002 cc: Community Development JOHN SWEETEN, AGENCY SECRETARY Redevelopment Agency County Counsel CACI BY ft -y - r� x . , DEPUTY Auditor-Controller Building Inspection Person a1\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget.12.02 The total 2002/03 Budget for the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is approximately $58.9 million. Revenue sources include: Amount(in millions) Source ($000,0001 000 Percentage Annual Tax Increments $16.8 28.56% Agency Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds 38.4 55.0 Other Revenues 9.7 16.5 TOTAL $58.9 100% General uses of funds include: Amount(in millions) Prolect Type ($000,000 Percentarze Capital Improvements $39.2 66.5% Housing Projects/Programs 7.4 12.6 Economic development Projects/Programs 2.5 4.3 Community Enhancement programs 2.5 4.3 Planning Studies 0.8 1.3 Debt Repayment 3.3 5.6 Payments to Other Agencies 1.9 3.2 Administration 1.3 2.2 TOTAL $ 58.9 100% The Redevelopment Agency has four Redevelopment Plans. Revenues are as follows: Amount(in millions) Redevelopment Pro ect Area (1000,000) Percentaae Pleasant Hill BART Station Area $40.4 68.5% North Richmond $ 5.4 9.2 Bay Point $ 7.7 13.1 Rodeo $ 4.9 8.3 El Sobrante/Montalvin $ 0.5 0.9 TOTAL. $58.9 100% The Redevelopment Agency is undertaking over budgeted projects,while utilizing only 2.2%of revenues for administration. Multiple revenue sources are utilized to creatively address redevelopment and community requirements. Of note,the State of California has reinstituted the diversion of Redevelopment funds statewide for ERAF(Education Relief Augmentation Funds). The Agency will incur a lass of over$361,000 during the fiscal year. Major projects, by category, are highlighted below. A complete project description is included as part of the work program for each redevelopment area. A. Major capital improvements, including: 1. As part of Amendments to the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan,reorienting the circulation improvements to emphasize alternative modes, including pedestrian, bicycle and transit-Pleasant Hill BART; 2. Completing additional segment to the Iron Horse Trail and a greenspace/respite area-Pleasant Hill BART; 3. Funds to replace permanent BART patron parking as part of a joint development project on the BART property at Pleasant Hill; 4. Transportation and streetscape enhancements in North Richmond; 5. Initiate Phase Ill and IV of a Northtown Revitalization Program-Bay Point; 6. barker Avenue improvements-Rodeo; B. Major housing development financial assistance, including: 1. Annual financial assistance payment for 220 units of affordable housing-Pleasant Hill BART; 2. Property acquisition for future affordable housing-Pleasant Hill BART; 3. First Time Homebuyer Assistance-North Richmond and Bay Point; 4. Housing site acquisition/assistance-Bay Point and North Richmond; 5. Senior Housing-Rodeo; 6. Property acquisition for future affordable housing-North Richmond and Bay Point C. Economic Development activities include: 1. Marketing program for the three redevelopment project areas, 2. Small business incubator establishment-North Richmond; 3. Targeted property acquisition/assistance-Say Point; 4. Commercial facade rehabilitation program-Rodeo; 5. Commercial center re-use plan-Bay Point; 6, Marina/waterfront Strategic flans-Rodeo and Bay Point; 7. BART Area Specific flan implementation-Pleasant Hill& Bay Paint; 8. Infrastructure initiative-North Richmond Personal\boardorders\bos.rda,fy2002.03.budget.12.02 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2042-03 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. Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget.12.02 I PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA A. REVENUESIEXPENSES FY 02/03 Sources and Uses of funds are: ----------_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 $114,000 $114,000 33676 Payments $115,000 $115,000 Property Tax Admin Charge $60.000 $60,000 ERAF $197,000 $197,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS BART Replacement Parking $18,000,000 $18,000,000 BART Property Infrastructure $2,000,000 $2,000,000 iron Horse Trail-Mayhew-Hookston $120,000 $120,000 Iron Horse Trail-Bus.Relo.Pgm $700,000 $700,000 Pad/Bike Xing Comm Design Pgm $20,000 $20,000 Ped/Bike Xing Const. $2,000,000 h $2,000,000 Public Benefit Project $2,500,000 $50,000 d $2,550,000 Drainage Improvements $1,700,000 $1,700,000 Add'I Alt Access Impvts $25,000 $1,150,000 $1,175,000 Temporary Parking Site Prep $700,000 1 $700,000 Property Costs(taxes,clean-ups) $75,000 $75.000 Unallocated Capital Funds $699,761 $895,820 $273,166 d $1,868,847 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Greenspace/Respite Construction $280,000 $1,500,000 f $1,780,000 Street Enhancements $50,000 $50,000 HOUSING PROJECTS Park Regency Financial Assistance $553150 $553,150 BRIDGE Hsg Financial Assistance $100,000 $100,000 Housing Site Acquisition/Preparation $50,000 $2,200,000 k $2,250,000 BART Property Housing Assistance $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Housing Development Fund $484,207 $484,207 DEBT SERVICE Bonded Indebtedness $1,500,000 $1,900,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Marketing Program $20,000 $20,000 RDA/CDD Technology Investments $185,600 j $185,600 PLANNING ACTIVITIES BART Property Town Architect $50,000 g $50,000 BART Property Financial Consultant $65,000 $65,000 ADMINISTRATION Salaries,Service,&Supplies $420,000 $420,000 TOTALS $6,956,361 a $2,187,357 b $22,895,920 1 $0 $5,963,166 $2,250,000 $40,252,804 e a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $4,062,216 Carryover $2,744,043 Interest Earnings $170,156 TOTAL $6,976,415 b: Housing Funds Include Annual Increment $1,015,554 Carryover $1,118,453 Interest Earnings $53,350 TOTAL $2,187,357 c: Specific Plan Fees include Cash(minus encumbrances) $4,042,374 Mello-Roos Bond Proceeds $1,900,792 Interest Earnings $100,000 TOTAL $6,043,166 d: Earnings from property rentals e: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in the budget,are: TI-Cap Proj TI-Hsg Proj Bond-Cap Pro} Bond-Hsg Proj SAP Fees Other Revenue TOTAL ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------•--------- ------------- ---------------- ----------------- Lennertz Coyle $2,181 $2,181 PCR Services $17,153 $17,153 Dowling $720 $720 Ped xing-Oak Rd rt $80,000 $80,000 ------------------ ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- ----- -_ - --- ----------------- TOTAL ENCUMBRANCES $20,054 $0 $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $100,054 TOTAL ENCUMB+BUDGET $6,976,415 $2,187,357 $22,895,920 $22,895,920 $6,043,166 $2,250,000 $40,352,858 f: Additional$350,000 In County Park Dedication Funds are to be programmed g: BART developer to reimburse as part of DDA h: Measure C funds-41,090,000;&TEA 21/25%Funds--$500,000 committed 1: N/A j: Revenues from the sale of Fiber Optic conduit k: Loan from County Affordable Housing Trust Funds l: BAHT to reimburse vis tease payments upon construction 12/9/02 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA 1. Payments to Other Agencies: Pass-thru payments to taxing agencies pursuant to approved Fiscal Agreements;payments to taxing agencies pursuant to Section 33676 of Health and Safety Code; charges of the County Auditor-Controller for property tax administration; and revenue diverted to State Education Relief Augmentation Fund (ERAF). 2. BART Replacement Parking: Funds are reserved for construction of the BART patron replacement parking program in order to implement the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan. Construction commitment subject to BART consideration. 3. BART Property Infrastructure-Public improvements,including core infrastructure(streets,drainage,utilities, etc.)and place-making improvements(plazas,parks,civic uses,etc.)for development of the BART property. 4. Iron Horse Trail -Mayhew to Hookston: Completion of additional segment of the Iron Horse Trail between Hookston and Mayhew. 5. Iron Horse Trail Business Relocation Program: Funds to cover relocation expenses of a business necessary to install the Iron Horse Trail between Hookston and Mayhew. 6. Pedestrian Overcrossing Community Design Program: Facilitated community design program expenses, 7. Pedestrian Overcrossing Program: Funds to undertake engineering, design, and construction of Iron Horse Trail pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings of Treat Boulevard. & Public Benefit Project: Funds reserved for development of a public benefit project on the BART joint development site. 9. Drainage Improvements: Funds reserved for area wide flood control and drainage needs. 10. Additional Alternative Access improvements: Capital improvements to enhance alternative mode(pedestrian, bicycle, car sharing,transit)access to the Station Area. 11, Property Expenses: Special assessments/special taxes and property maintenance on Agency held property. 12. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital Projects funds reserved for future designation. 13. Greenspace/Despite Construction development of proposed greenspace/respite on Iron Horse Corridor and south portion of Del Hombre Lane. 14, Street Enhancements: Capital costs to upgrade signage, crossings, and landscape replacement. 15. Park Regency Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to Park Regency owner for affordable housing. 16. BRIDGE Housing Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to Coggins Square for affordable housing. 17. Housing Site Acquisition/Preparation: Acquisition of housing site contiguous to the Station Area, along with clearance of existing improvements, and site preparation for interim use. 18. BART Property Housing Assistance: Funds to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing as part of the BART property development. 19. Housing Development Funds: Housing funds reserved for BART property development or Las Juntas Swim Club site acquisition. 20. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded indebtedness. 21. Marketing Program: Preparation of a marketing plan and collateral materials to enhance the image of and to stimulate economic development activities in, the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area. 22. Technology Program: Investment of revenue from sale of fiber optics conduit in computer and technology improvements of the Agency and the Community Development Department. 23. BART Property Town Architect: Architect/Urban Design professional to assure implementation of BART property development project in accordance with approved Preliminary Development Plan. 24. BART Property Financial Consultants: Economic, real estate, and legal consulting costs associated with perfecting an Agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District for joint development of BART property. 25. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies,and equipment in support of project implementation. PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES 1. Lennertz-Coyle: Consulting Expenses related to fine-tuning of Pleasant Hill BART property charrette. 2. PCR Services: Economic/Real Estate consulting services for BART property financial negotiations. 3. Dowling: Traffic study consulting services related to second pedestrian overcrossing of Treat Blvd. at teak Rd. 4. Pedestrian Crossing-flak Road right turn lane installation: Contract with Public Works to design and install an additional right turn lane at north bound Oak Road to east bound Treat Blvd. to allow closure of similar facility at Jones/Treat for construction of Iron Horse Trail pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing. C. INDEBTEDNESS -PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA As of June 30,2002,the Agency has approximately$83.1 million in debt. The major elements of Agency debt for the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area are: i $55.5 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1992 and May, 1935. • $15.9 million Low and Moderate Income Housing. • $1.8 million in contractually obligated fiscal agreements. • $3.5 million in contractual obligations for infrastructure improvements. • $2.6 million obligation for housing assistance payments. PersGnal\boardorders\bo&rda.fy2002,O3.budget.12.02 II NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENSES EY 02/03 Sources and Uses of Funds are: -------Y--------USES------------------ -------------------------------------------------------SOU ACES---_----_----------__----------_-----_-----__--- ._ Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other Capital Funds' Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES 33676 Payments $160,000 $160,000 Property Tax Admin Charge $10,000 $10,000 Fiscal Agreements $0 $0 ERAF Shift $422,000 $42,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS Transportation Enhancements $500,000 $515,000 e $1,015,000 Truck Route Planning Project $10,000 $20,000 d $30,000 Unallocated Capital Funds $383,701 $1,109,804 $1,493,505 HOUSING PROJECTS First Time Homebuyer $25,000 $25,000 Youthbuild-Architect Services $10,000 $20,000 d $30,000 Site Acquisition $369,635 $180,365 $550,000 Housing Development Fund $377,779 $377,779 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Incubator Implementation $700,000 $145,000 d $845,000 Industrial Area Drainage/infrastructure $0 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS COMET Activities $10,000 $10,000 Abatement-Revolving Loan Fund $80,000 $80,000 Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $7,500 $7,500 Property Holding Expenses $2,000 $2,000 Youthbuild Advance $50,000 $50,000 DEBT SERVICE Bonded Indebtedness $310,000 $78,000 $388,000 ADMINISTRATION Salaries,Services&Supplies $236,000 $59,000 $295,000 TOTALS $1,301,201 a $506,635 b $2,309,804 $593,144 $700,000 $5,410,784 f a: Capital Funds include: Annual Increment $815,842 Carryover $453,622 Interest Earnings $31,737 TOTAL $1,301,201 b: Housing Funds Include: Annual Increment $203,961 Carryover $290,317 Interest Earnings $12,357 TOTAL $506,635 c: MTC Funding d: CDBG funds e: MTC funds f: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not included in the budget,are: TI-Cap Proj TI-Hsg Proj Bond-Cap Proj Bond-Hsg Proj Other Revenue TOTAL ------------------- ---------.------- _ n/a $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ------------------- ------------------- ---------------- ------------------- - ----------- -- TOTAL ENCUMBRANCES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL ENCUM.+BUDGET $1,301,201 $506,635 $2,309,804 $593,144 $700,000 $5,410,764 12/12/02 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NORTH RICHMOND 1. Payments to Cather Agencies: Pass-thru payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant to approved Fiscal Agreements; payments to taxing agencies pursuant to Section 33676 of Health and Safety Code;charges of the County Auditor-Controller for property tax administration; and revenue diverted to the State Education Relief Augmentation Fund (ERAF). 2. Transportation Enhancements—Phase 1: Road,pedestrian and streetscape improvements to 3`d Street(from Chesley to Grove Avenue). Funds are being combined with MTC and CDBG funds. 3. Truck Route Alternative Panning: Funds to match federal funds to prepare a truck route plan to divert trucks from the residential area. 4. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation. 5. First Time Homebuyer: Funds to match federal funds to assist CHDC in acquiring and then selling homes to lower-income first time homebuyers. 6. Youthbuild Architectural Services: Funds to match federal grant to provide architectural renderings and services to convert three designated Housing Authority properties to single family homes available to lower- income first time homebuyers. 7. New Project—Site Acquisition: CHDC will use these funds for property acquisition to facilitate a new affordable housing project. CHDC will work with the community to determine a preferred project site for the use of funds. Agency funds will also be used to leverage other available federal, state and grant funds. 8. Housing Development Fund: Housing Funds reserved for additional site acquisition and/or predevelopment funds for funded projects, or scattered site property acquisition/housing rehabilitation. 9. Incubator Implementation: Preparation of relevant studies and grant applications to develop a machining and tooling light industrial business incubator facility in North Richmond. Activities could include land acquisition and development. 10. Industrial Area Drainage/infrastructure: Funds to determine drainage needs for the industrial area north of Wildcat Creek,with a possible focus on the area north of Parr Blvd. Agency funds are expected to be combined with private property owner contributions (via special tax or assessment district)and the City of Richmond and its Redevelopment Agency. 11, COMET Activities: Redevelopment Agency contribution to comprehensive County/City neighborhood improvement program. 12. Community Preservation—Abatement&Revolving Loan Fund: Revolving funds for abatement of structures which pose health and safety hazards. Money may be combined with other funds to facilitate structural enhancements. 13. Abatement Attorney—County Counsel:A pro-rata share of County Counsel expenses for an attorney devoted solely to code enforcement activities. 14. Property Holding Expenses: Maintenance of Agency owned properties. 15. Youthbuild Cash Flow Loan: Revolving loan fund for CHDC so they can cover program administrative costs. The HUD grant only reimburses for such expenses (takes upwards of 45 days). CHDC lacks the financial reserves and would be required to access loan funds that is more costly and will delay payments.The Agency funds will be fully reimbursed by the HUD grant funds. 16. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded indebtedness. 17. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies and equipment in support of project implementation. C. INDEBTEDNESS-NORTH RICHMOND The Agency has incurred approximately$15.8 million in debt as of June 30, 2002. The major elements include: • $10.0 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June 1995 and May 1999. Approximately$1.2 million to the County for advances from the County Affordable Housing Trust Fund. $200,090 contracted obligations with the County for road and drainage improvements, * $3.2 million in Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund obligations. Versonallboardorderslbos.rda.fy2042.03.budget.1102 M BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENSES FY 02103: Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown: _-------_-USES-------------------- --------------_..._--___-----_._-----. -----_-SOURCES----------_------------_------------------------- Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other Capital Funds_--Housing Funds Capital Funds_Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES 33676 Payments $468,000 $468,000 Property Tax Admin Charge $12,000 $12,000 Fiscal Agreements $274,000 $274,000 ERAF $79,000 $79,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS Unallocated Capital Funds $246,007 $248,007 Ambrose Property Appraisals $30,000 $30,000 PCH Flood Control $200,000 $200,000 Ambrose Park District'=improvements $10,000 $10,000 N.Bdway Impvts-Phsa IV Design/Const $143,599 $566,276 $650,000 $1,359,875 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Abatement-Revolving Loan Fund $50,000 d $50,000 Dumpster Grants $5,000 $5,000 Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $7,500 $7,500 Community Group Funding Program $20,000 $20,000 Property Holding Costs $5,000 $5,000 Willow Pass Road Urban Design Impvts $20,000 $20,000 Family Preservation Program $20,000 $20,000 21st Century Afterschool Learning Center $230,000 g $230,000 HOUSING PROJECTS No Bdwy Area-Pre-Development $250,000 $100,000 $205,965 $555,965 Site Acauisitlon-Habitat $300,000 $300,000 BIBett Pre-Development $125,000 $125,000 Housing Development Fund $27,407 $55,352 $62,759 DEBT SERVICE Bonded Indebtedness $600,000 $150.000 $7517,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Madna/Waterfront Development $82,000 $62,000 Retail Market Study $25,000 $25,000 SART Specific Plan implementation $150,000 $550,000 $700,000 $0 PLANNING ACTIVITIES Bay Point/Pitts BART SAP $40,000 e $40,000 Bay Point/Pitts BART Traffic Mitigation $40,000 a $40,000 Bay Point P-1 Rezoning Program $501000 $50,000 Newsletter $5,000 $5,000 ADMINISTRATION $269,600 $67,400 $337,000 TOTALS $2,903,706 a $769,607 b $766,276 $1,461,317 $230,000 $6,131,106 c a: Capital Funds include: Annual Increment $1,603,216 Carryover $1,236,936 Interest Earnings $71,054 TOTAL $2,913,206 b: Housing Funds include: Annual Increment $271,000 Carryover $480,031 Interest Earnings $16,776 TOTAL $769,807 c: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not included in the budget are: Bonds Bonds Other Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL DC&E $9,500 $9,500 PCH Widening $85,000 $0 $65,000 N Broadway-Phase III Design $1,500,000 $1,500,000 ............. ------------- .... ------- ----------- ------------ ------------- TOTAL,ENCUMBERED $9,500 $0 $1,565,000 $0 $0 $1,594,500 TOTAL ENCUMBERED+BUDGET $2,913,206 $769,807 $2,351,276 $1,461,317 $230,000 $7,725,606 d: Keller Canyon Mitigation Funds by CCC e: City of Pittsburg to reimburse f: Property Owner match to be pursued g: E&HS funds transferred to RDA h. Intergovernmental revenue loaned to RDA 1219/02 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTIO BAY'POINT 1. Payments to Other Agencies: Pass-thru''payments to taxing agencies pursuant to approved Fiscal Agreements;payments to taxing agencies pursuant to Section 33676 of Health and Safety Code;charges of the County Auditor-Controller for property tax administration;and revenue diverted to State Education Relief Augmentation Fund (ERAF). 2. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital project funds reserved for future designation. 3. Ambrose Park and Recreation District(APRD) Improvements(Appraisals): Funds for appraisals of two ARP©holdings, including Clearland Avenue site and Ambrose Park. 4. Port Chicago Highway Flood Control Improvements: Project includes replacing the existing culvert at Anchor Drive and Port Chicago Highway and transition improvements upstream and downstream of the culvert. 5. Ambrose Park and Recreation District(APR©) Improvements (Clearland; Tennis Courts): Funds for tennis Court renovation and sidewalk installation on Cleariand Avenue(frontage of APRD property). 6. North Broadway Improvements-Phase IV: Funds to be contributed for infrastructure improvements in conjunction with a residential project, including an affordable multiple-family apartment development. 7. Abatement Program—Revolving Loan Fund: Redevelopment Agency Contribution to the County's Abatement Revolving Loan Fund for abatement activities in the Bay Point Redevelopment Project area, specifically the North Broadway Area and the eastern section of Shore Acres. Redevelopment Agency Funds will be matched with Keller Canyon Mitigation Funds. 8. Dumpster Grants: Redevelopment Agency works with Building Inspection Department Community to identify properties which may benefit from the use of a dumpster. The program is designed as a revolving loan for those using it, but may be a grant for those meeting income and other requirements. 9. Abatement Attorney—County Counsel: A pro-rata share of County Counsel expenses for an attorney devoted solely to code enforcement activities. 10. Community Group Funding Program: Funds to support neighborhood"beautification"projects, such as graffiti removal and vacant lot/yard cleanup, initiated by volunteer groups in Bay Point. 11. Property Holding Costs: Property maintenance costs including weed abatement, clean up,taxes,etc. 12. design Improvements: Funds for the installation of banners,and other enhancements for Willow Pass Road 13. Family Preservation Support Program: tinder an inter-agency agreement with the County Social Services Department, the redevelopment Agency Is assisting the Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council in securing office space and meeting facilities to operate the Family Preservation and Support Program for Bay Point. The funds were provided by the Social Services Department's Family Support Fund and will be used to pay for rent. 14. 21 Century Afterschool Learning Center: Under an inter-agency agreement wit the County Employment and Human Services Department,the redevelopment Agency is assisting the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in securing a portable building to be used for after school programs at Riverview Middle School in Bay Point. 15. North Broadway-Predevelopment: Predevelopment expenses related to the acquisition of major holding in the North Broadway Area, including environmental assessment studies, appraisal, soils study, engineering tests, and survey and assessment of relocation costs if necessary. 16. Site Acquisition-Habitat: Funds to assist Habitat For Humanity to acquire real property for affordable housing project(s). 17. B€Bett Pre-Development: Funds to cover predevelopment costs associated with the relocation of the B€Kett Treatment Facility,currently locating in the 4rbisonia Heights Neighborhood of Bay Point to an Agency owned property within Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area Specific Plan. 18. Housing Development Funds: Housing Funds reserved for additional site acquisition and/or predevelopment funds for funded projects, or scattered site property acquisition/housing rehabilitation. 19. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded indebtedness. 20. Marina/Waterfront Development: Preparation of a development program for the marina and waterfront area. The strategic planning process will be a collaborative effort with the Redevelopment Agency, appropriate local, state and federal agencies, and interested private individuals. 21. Retail Market Study: Preparation of feasibility analysis and implementation plan for key commercial properties in the Bay Point area. PersonaBboardorderslbos.rda.(}2002.03.budget.12.02 22. BART Specific Pian Implementation: Advance acquisition of property in within the Specific Plan area for the purpose of future assemblage. 23. SART/Bailey Road SAP: Consultant contract for finalizing the Pittsburg/Say Point BART Station Area Specific Plan. 24. BART/Bailey Road SAP: Consultant contract for finalizing the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area Specific Plan. 25. Bay Point P-1 Rezoning Project: Preparation of an area-wide rezoning to P-1, a Planned Unit Development. Preparation of design guidelines to be paired with the P-1 rezoning effort. 26. Newsletter: Shared cost for the publication and mail-out of a quarterly newsletter. 27. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project implementation. PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES 1, DC&E: Funds encumbered for consulting services related to predevelopment of the North Broadway area residential development. 2. Port Chicago Highway Widening:Port Chicago Highway Widening/Frontage Improvements: Project includes street Widening and paving, installation of bine lanes, and curb, gutter and sidewalks on Port Chicago Highway north of Pacifica Avenue to McAvoy Road. 3. North Broadway Improvements-Phase III: Funds encumbered to pay for the design and right-of-way acquisition Phase III of the North Broadway Infrastructure Program. C. INDEBTEDNESS -BAY POINT The Agency has incurred approximately$32.1 million in debt as of June 30, 2002, including: • $19.5 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in December, 1995, and May, 1999. • $6.5 million Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. • $2.8 million contractual obligation pursuant to fiscal agreements. • $3.2 million in contractual obligation for infrastructure improvements Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget.12.02 IV RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A. REVENUES/EXPENSES: FY 02/03: Sources and Ekes of funds are: ------- USES---------------- ---------------------------------------------SOURCES------------------------------------__------__------- Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other Capital Funds_ Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES Fiscal Agreements $204,000 $204,000 33676 Payments $108,000 $108,000 Property Tax Admin Charge $10,000 $10,000 ERAF $43,000 $43,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS Facade Rehabilitation Loans/Grants $100,000 $49,855 d $149,855 Facade Improvement-189/199 Parker $50,000 $50,000 Parker Ave.Impvts $876,271 $876,271 Property Holding Costs $20,000 $2,000 e $22,000 Unallocated Capital f=unds $277,908 $416,122 $694,030 HOUSING PROJECTS Housing Development Fund $410,400 $139,737 $550,137 DEBT SERVICE Bonded Indebtedness $181,000 $46,000 $227,000 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES Abatement Attomey--County Counsel $7,500 $7,500 Community Preservation Program $25,000 $25,000 Childcare Facility Improvements $150,000 f $150,000 Community Festival Improvements $10,000 $10,000 Gateway Signage $5,000 $5,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Marketing Campaign $7,000 $7,000 Marina/Waterfront Strategic Planning $10,000 $10,000 P-1 Rezoning $50,000 $50,000 Downtown/Marina Catalyst $100,000 $500,000 $600,000 ADMINISTRATION $186,400 $46,600 $233,000 *Salaries/Services&Supplies/Equip, TOTALS $1,544,806 a $503,000 b $1,792,393 $139,737 $51,855 $4,031,793 c a: Capital Funds include: Annual Increment $898,554 Carryover $635,405 Interest Earnings $38,349 TOTAL $1,572,308 b: Housing Funds include: Annual Increment $224,638 Carryover $357,774 Interest Earnings $14,560 TOTAL $596,572 c: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in budget are: TI-Cap Proj TI-Hsg Proj Bond-Cap Proj Bond-Hsg Proj Other Revenues TOTAL --------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------- -- -- Bab Clayton $18,500 $18,500 Giravallia $9,000 $9,000 Parker Ave Improvements $488,000 $488,000 EAH-Senior Housing $93,972 $281,084 $375,056 - 4Y TOTAL ENCUMBRANCES $27,500 $93,972 $488,000 $281,084 $0 $890,556 TOTAL ENCUMBRANCES+BUDGET $1,572,308 $596,972 $2,280,393 $420,821 $51,855 $4,922,349 d: Facade Program Revenue RDA Funds on Deposit w Mechanics Bank $14,708 Facade Rebates-CDBG Funds $35,147 TOTAL $49,855 e: Rental Revenue f: E&FIS funds transferred to FDA 12/9/02 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RODEO 1. Payments to other Agencies: Pass-thru payments to taxing agencies pursuant to approved Fiscal Agreements;payments to Taxing Agencies pursuant to Section 33676 Health&Safety Code;charges of the County Auditor-Gontroiler for property tax administration; and revenue diverted to State Education Relief Augmentation Fund(ERAF). 2. Faoade Rehabilitation Loans/Rebates: Financial assistance to downtown businesses for facade improvements. 3. Facade Improvement—1891199 Parker: Funds to improve facade of Rodeo Senior Center in the downtown area. 4. Parker Avenue Improvements: Funds for preliminary and design/construction engineering study for Parker Avenue improvements as specified in the Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan,and to construct the project. 5. Property Holding Costs: Property maintenance costs for 1891199 Parker and the one-acre site on Willow/San Pablo Avenue. 6. Unallocated Capital f=unds: Capital Funds reserved for future designation. 7. Senior Housing Site Development: Funds to construct the Rodeo Senior Housing project. 8. Housing Development Funds: Housing Funds reserved for additional site acquisition and/or predevelop- ment funds for funded projects,or scattered site property acquisition/housing rehabilitation. 9. Bonded Indebtedness: Payments on bonded indebtedness incurred by the Rodeo Redevelopment Project, 14. Abatement Attorney—County Counsel: A pro-rata share of County Counsel expenses for an attorney devoted soley to code enforcement activities. 11. Community Preservation Program: A pilotI program to address blight on vacant properties, boarded up properties, and apartment units in disrepair. 12. Childcare Facility Program: Funds from, Employment and Human Services Department and the Redevelopment Agency to provide a new facility for before and after school care for school aged children and site improvements to benefit the facility/progrgm. 13. Community Festival Improvements: Funds for a community sponsored festival to market the Rodeo community. 14. Gateway Signage: Funds to improve the Rodeo Gateway sign including new landscaping and service organization signs. 15, Marketing Campaign: Preparation of collateral materials to market commercial and residential properties,and to stimulate economic development activities in Rodeo. Project includes a land update available via Internet. 16. Marina/Waterfront Strategic Planning: Preparation of a development program for the Rodeo marina and waterfront. The planning process will be a collaborative effort with the Redevelopment Agency, East Bay Regional Park District,appropriate state and federal.agencies, and private property owners,and individuals. 17. P-1 Rezoning Program: Preparation of an areawide rezoning to P-1,a Planned Unit Development as provided for in the Rodeo/Waterfront/Downtown Specific Plan. 18. Downtown/Marina Catalyst: Funds reserved to act as a magnet for private investment in the downtown and/or marina areas. Funds may be designated for improvements, pre-development, and/or site preparation. 19. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project implementation. PRCIJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES 1. Bob Clayton: Encumbered funds for a contract to assist in marketing and loan packaging for the fagade rehabilitation loan/grant program. 2. Giravallia Architecture: Encumbered funds for a contract to provide design services to participants in the facade rehabilitation loan/grant program. C. INDEBTEDNESS: RODEO The Agency has incurred approximately$13.1 million as of June 30,24132 including: $544,(}44 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements. * $5.9 million in principal and interest for Tax Allocation Bonds issued in Jeune, 1999. * $2.6 million Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds. $2.2 million contractual obligation pursuant to fiscal agreements, Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002,O3.budget.12.02 V INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES A. REVENUES/EXPENSES: FY 02/03: Sources and Uses of funds are: --------—USES---------- -----------------, -------------------------------SOURCES---------------------------------------—-----_– Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other Capital Funds KHousing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES El Sobrante/Montaivin Manor Redevelopment Pian Adoption $450,000 a $450,000 ADMINISTRATION $15,000 b $15,000 *Salaries/Services&Supplies/Equip. TOTALS $0 $0 $0 $0 $465,000 $465,000 c a: State Downtown Rebound Rebound Grant:-$75,000;CDBG Grant-$75,000;Loans from Contra Costa County-$300,000 b. Reimbursement from City of Oakley for Tax Allocation Bond administrative expenses 12/9/02 WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002103 The work program of Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2002/03 is directed at continuing the implementation of the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area Redevelopment Plan and Specific Pian, and the Redevelopment Plans for North Richmond, Bay Point, and Rodeo. Specific goals, objectives and tasks of the Agency for Fiscal Year 2002103 are outlined below: 1. 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 repayment of Agency debt to the County, as financially feasible. D. Pursue issuance of new bonded indebtedness to facilitate program implementation. E. Negotiate agreements necessary to achieve feasible development of Areas 11112 (BART property). Goal 2: Complete the Assemblage of Specific Plan 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 public improvements. B. Secure property 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 in Iron Horse Corridor. E. Complete final design of GreenspacelRespite area uses, and Pedestrian avercrossing Program. F. Provide for interim use of Agency property to facilitate transit utilization prior to the construction of planned uses on the former SP right-of-way(Iron Horse Corridor). 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. Undertake major landscaping and median island improvements. B. Implement,with the Contra Costa Centre Association, a Child Care Affordability Program. C. Adopt a Preliminary Development Plan to incorporate the results of the completed Design Charrette for the BART Joint Development Property(Areas 11112)into the County ordinance code. Initiate work related to Final Development Plans, D. Create and implement, in partnership with the Contra Costa Centre Association, a Marketing strategy for the area. Goal 5: Facilitate the Development of Affordable Housing. A. Provide financial assistance, as provided for in RDA's,to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing in the Park Regency project, and the BRIDGE Housing Coggins Square Project. B. Undertake property transfers necessary to facilitate development of affordable housing in the area. Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget.12.02 11. North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area Gaal 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/City Neighborhood Improvement Program. D. Work with County Public Warks staff in implementing a North Richmond Area of Benefit to include Project Area read improvements and potential funding sources. E. Work with County organizations and local service providers to implement an employment training and information dissemination and first source hiring system„ F. Initiate directed economic development activities, including a business incubator implementation program to develop a light industrial business incubator, and drainage/infrastructure improvements to facilitate private economic investment. G. Finalize and implement a marketing strategy for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area. H. Work with County Administrator and other County Department staff to implement an abatement revoMng loan fund program for North Richmond. I. Continue to work with local nonprofit developers to identify tenants for a 10,000 square foot commercial center. Gaal 2: Monitor related public improvements in the Project Area. A. Monitor progress of removing areas in North Richmond from FEMA designated Flood Zones. B. Implement a planning process with community residents and businesses to determine a preferred internal circulation system for truck traffic and safe pedestrian access over the railroad tracks. C. Facilitate public improvements via the Youthbuild Project. Goal 3: Commence infrastructure improvements necessary to allow construction to begin and to serve existing structures. A. Initiate property acquisition and disposition where required to facilitate public improvements. B, Continue working with the City of Richmond and private property owners to identify and implement necessary infrastructure improvements to promote economic development activities. C. Work with the City of San Pablo,City of Richmond,community residents and businesses to finalize predevelopment Werk and implement the extension of Giant Road for commercial/industrial truck traffic. D. Continue to secure grant funding to expand the streetscape improvements throughout the community. 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 including, but not limited to, a lease-to-own or mutual housing project concepts. B. Facilitate affordable homeownership opportunities through the resale of the Parkway Estates Project, completed Youthbuild homes, and the First Time Homebuyer Program. C. Continue to work with the Housing Authority to substantially rehabilitate the Los Deltas, including the numerous scatter sites,public housing project. E. Support the continued development of Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond by providing project based capacity building financial assistance. F, Continue to work with Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond,the Local Initiative Support Corporation and federal agencies to develop and implement a Memorandum of Understanding relative to housing programs. Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget.12,02 IlL Bay Perrot Redevelopment Project.Area Coal 1: Implementation of the Bay Point Redevelopment Plan. A. Continue to work with the Project Area Committee in implementing the Pian. B. Monitor and provide support for private development within the Project Area. C. Continue to work With the County Administrator's Office, District V Office, and Building Inspection Department to fund and implement the County's Abatement Revolving Loan Fund for abatement activities in Bay Point. D. Continue to implement the Community Group Funding Program for neighborhood beautification projects initiated by volunteer groups in Bay Point. This activity will both enhance the physical image of Bay Point, and develop the capacity and financial resources of community groups. E. Initiate directed economic development activities, including a strategic planning process for the marina and waterfront area,commercial, and a light industrial area feasibility study. F. Continue to work on the Agency's website (ccreach.org)and use is as a tool for providing information to residents,developers and other interested parties. G. Work on the development of a database of commercial and light industrial properties in the Bay Point Project Area to use as a marketing tool for potential developers to be accessible through a website. H. Continue to work with the Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council's Family Preservation and Support Program staff to enhance service delivery to the community by assistance with office space to operate their program in the forth Broadway area. I. Complete the Environmental Impact Report, and adopt the Specific Plan for the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area. J. Initiate land acquisition activities to facilitate future economic development of the community and implementation of the Specific Plan. Goal 2: Monitor related public improvements in the Project Area. A. Undertake improvements to Ambrose Community Center in conjunction with the local park district. B. Initiate improvements on Port Chicago Highway from Pacifica Avenue to the McAvoy/Harris Yacht Harbor area. C. Work with the Contra Costa Fire District on the passible relocation of Station€36(Bay Point). Goal 3: Facilitate infrastructure improvements necessary to allow construction to begin and to serve existing structures. A. Complete construction for Phase It of the North Broadway Infrastructure Program and initiate design/preliminary engineering and land acquisition for Phase: Ill. B. Complete environmental review and design for drainage improvements at Anchor/Port Chicago Highway culvert. C. Work on the design of the Delta DeAnza trail gap closure project. Goal 4: Facilitate the development of affordable housing. A. Work with appropriate non-profit and for-profit organizations in developing affordable housing, and actively participate in development activities where able. B. Work with nonprofit developer on the acquisition of a multiple-family residential project for rehabilitation and to maintain affordability. C. Issue a request for qualifications and proposals for the development of an Agency-owned property in order to facilitate new construction of affordable housing in the North Broadway Area. Personal\boardorders\bos.rda.fy2002.03.budget 12.02 IV. 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. Complete the final design of the road and streetscape improvements to Parker Avenue. D. Work with County Service Area R-10 and the Bast Bay Regional Park district to develop and begin park and recreation plans and programs. E. Evaluate and initiate implementation of projects as specified in the Specific Plan for the downtown and waterfront areas through the use of a Downtown/Waterfront Task Force. F. Continue to implement the'FaWde Improvement Program. G. Complete the marketing collateral materials to market commercial and residential sites in the Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area, and develop marketing tools as specified in the marketing plan, Project includes a land database available via the Internet, H. Initiate the areawide rezoning of the Rodeo community to P-1,as provided for in the Rodeo Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan. V. Downtown El Sobrante and Montalvin Manor Redevelopment Plain Adoptions Goal 1: Complete redevelopment plan adoption process. Goal 2: Begin to formulate a work program and identify revenue sources to pursue plan implementation in early years. EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 The Redevelopment Agency, during Fiscal Year 2001-02, continued to implement its Redevelopment Plans. I. Pleasant Mill BART Redevelopment Project Area A. The Agency worked with the Master Developer for Area 4 to complete construction of the Iron Horse Lofts, 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 project scooping was initiated for circulation and alternative mode improvements in the area. Preliminary community planning and design work for another element of a park/open space corridor was completed. Community design work for the Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing Program was initiated. D. Private Development: The Agency worked with private developers to gain building permits or planning approvals, including: 1, Rennaissance/Club Sport—hotel/health club complex 30%complete; 2. PMI Plaza—office building 90%complete; 3. Approved the transfer of former Station Oaks site to Equity Office for office development; 4. Construction of Iron Horse Lofts;townhouse construction completed; and 5. BART property development -- initial phase of community planning program completed. Work program development for design charrette completed and accepted. II. 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. Staff worked with non-profit developers to finalize the affordable home sales in a major subdivision near the Richmond Parkway. The Agency provided funding and assisted in leveraging federal funds to initiate a First Time Homebuyer purchase. Staff worked with consultants and community members to continue facilitation of the development of a light industrial business incubator. Agency staff worked with several private property owners to pian and implement construction of commercial/industrial development within the employment generating area of the community. Personal\boardorders\bas,rda.fy2002.03.budget.12.02 B. Infrastructure: The Agency continues to work with appropriate private parties and Public Works staff to identify and move toward Implementation of area infrastructure improvements. The Agency received an MTC grant to provide road and streetscape improvements to 3`d Street and connector roads. Agency staff continues to work with City of Richmond staff,ether County staff,and private parties to determine appropriate drainage improvements for the area north of Parr Boulevard. Agency staff continues to work with the City of San Pablo staff to extend Giant Road for truck traffic circulation. The Agency, in combination with Public Works and Community Development Department submitted a$1,5 million Federal grant application for the planning, environmental review, and preliminary engineering of a new road to reroute truck traffic from the residential community. C. General: The Agency continues its involvement in the COMET Program, a joint County/City neighborhood improvement program. Agency staff continues to work with private,nonprofit and other County departments to implement an information system for available programs and services. Agency continues to provide a revolving abatement loan program to remove unsafe structures. Agency staff, in collaboration with the Housing Authority,received several Federal grants to create a Youthbuild Program to provide education and construction skills to youth ex-offenders in the community.Agency staff,in collaboration with the Community Housing Development Corporation and Housing Authority, hired Youthbuild staff and assisted them in implementing the Youthbuild program. D. Economic Development: The Agency continued to assist in implementing First Source Hiring Program working with other County departments and local service providers. The Agency worked with other County departments and community members 'to' create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy necessary to access Economic Development Administration funding. The Agency submitted an Economic Development Administration grant to construct a machining and tooling business incubator in North Richmond to create economic development and employment opportunities. The Agency worked with non-profit developers to construct and identify tenants for the commercial/retail development in connection with the senior housing project. Ill, Bay Paint 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. Staff also continues to work with developers interested in commercial or industrial development along Willow Pass Road and the industrial area north of Willow Pass Road and the industrial area north of Willow Pass Road. Agency staff continues to work with the County on the disposition of publicly awned property recently changed to commercial designation. B. Infrastructure: The Agency worked in partnership with Union Pacific to initiate improvements to the third rail crossings at the entrance to the McAvoy/Harris Yacht Harbor area and initiatedconstruction of Phase 11 and design of Phase III of the North Bay Broadway Infrastructure program. Staff continues to work on the Port Chicago Highway widening/Bike Lane project and has initiated the design of the gap closure in the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail through Bay Point. C. Economic Development: Staff completed a marketing plan and collateral materials to enhance the image of, and to stimulate economic development activities in Bay Point. Staff has made the marketing information available on the Agency's website(cereach.org). Staff continued to work with project applicants to facilitate review of land use proposals. D. General: Agency staff continues to administer the Community Group Funding Program to support "beautification"projects in the Project Area. Staff continues to work with the County Administrator's Office, District V Office, and Building Inspection to implement the County's Abatement Revolving loan Fund to fund abatement activities in the Bay Point Project Area. Agency completed and distributed a Recirculated Draft EIR for the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area Specific Plan. Staff also continues to work toward the adoption and implementation of the Specific Plan. IV. Rodeo Redevelopment Project Area A. Development: Agency staff continues to work with private developers interested in residential,mixed-use,and commercial development in the Project Area. The Agency worked with the non-profit housing developer of the Senior Housing Project, Ecumenical Association for Housing, Inc. and the Rodeo Citizens for Affordable Senior Housing to complete the Rodeo Senior Housing Apartments. B. Infrastructure: The Redevelopment Agency continues to work with Public Works on the design work for the Parker Avenue improvements, and the related utility undergrounding. C. Economic Development: Agency staff continues to implement the commercial Facade Improvement Program. Staff completed collateral materials to enhance image of,and to stimulate economic development activities in Rodeo. A major effort to attract siting of residential and commercial development through the establishment of an Internet based land database of available properties. D. General: The Agency has been actively involved in the ongoing Rodeo Waterfront Study with the East Bay Regional Park District, JK:ln Personal\boardorderslbos.rda.fy2002.03.budget,12,02