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FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP County
Community Development Director ._.
DATE: January 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Allocation of FY 2000 and FY 2001 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
(1) APPROVE the allocation of$680,000 in FY 2400 and FY 2001 Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDs (HOPWA) funds for the Garden Park Community project, and (2) AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director,
Redevelopment, or his designee to enter into the required legal documents for this purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
No General Fund impact. HOPWA funds are allocated to local jurisdictions by formula, through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Oakland is granted HOPWA funds by HUD annually for Alameda and Contra Costa County.
Oakland distributes the funds to Contra Costa on a formula basis. The County administers these funds on behalf
of the Contra Costa Urban County and the other five HUD entitlement jurisdictions. (The Urban County
includes the unincorporated County and all jurisdictions except the entitlement jurisdictions—Antioch,
Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond, and Walnut Creek).
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The'County currently has $329,756 in unobligated EY 2000 funds and $358,654 in unobligated FY 2001 funds
for a total of$688,410 in available funds for housing development. This funding recommendation is for FY
2000 and FY 2001 funds.
The purpose of the Garden Park project is to increase the supply of transitional housing for homeless families
and individuals, including those with HIV/AIDs in Central Contra Costa County. Costa Interfaith Transitional
Housing Inc. (CCITH)and Mercy Housing California(MHC)will form a new non-profit, Garden Park
Apartment Community (GPAC). GPAC will acquire and rehabilitate the 28 unit Garden Park Apartments in
Pleasant Hill to use as transitional housing. Resident will participate in a case management program with
supportive services appropriate to assist them to move toward a stable, permanent living situation. This project
will serve as a transitional housing development for 55 years.
The Board of Supervisors previously allocated $1,000,000 (May 8, 200 1) in Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) funds to this project. Additional funding is being provided by the state Emergency Housing
Assistance Program.
HOPWA funds are being recommended to this project with the following contingencies:
• Submission of a current independent appraisal supporting the purchase price of the project site.
• County review and approval of final development and operating budgets.
• Commitment of all financing required to successfully develop and operate the project as transitional housing
for homeless households or permanent affordable housing for extremely-low and lower-income households.
• County review and approval of supportive service plan and budget, including memorandums of
understanding with HIV/AIDS service providers.
The total cost of the project is $4,431,076. The proposed development budget and sources of funds for this
project are:
Source Amount
HOPWA funds $680,000
County CDBG funds 1,000,000
Pleasant Hill RDA 350,000
City of Concord CDBG 100,000
FHLB Affordable Housing Program 140,000
CCITH Equity 763,512
Fundraising/Donations 897,564
$4,431,076
Representatives from the other five entitlement jurisdictions concur with this funding recommendation.
Required legal documents for this project includes,but may not be limited to, a loan and regulatory agreement.
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORSCentra
Costa
FROM: Dennis M. Barry,AICP County
Community Development Director
DATE: January 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Allocation of FY 2001/02 HOME Housing Development Assistance Funds and Execution of
Required Legal Documents for the West Rivertown Apartments Project.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
(1) APPROVE the allocation of$275,000 in FY 2001/02 HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME)/Housing Development Assistance Funds(HDAF)to Eden Rivertown Limited Partnership for the
West Rivertown Apartments project in Antioch and(2)AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director, Redevelopment or
his designee to enter into the required legal documents for this purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
No General Fund impact. Funds for this project will come from FY 2001/02 HOME funds. HOME funds are
provided to the County on a formula allocation basis, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD).
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BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On June 13, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of $467,500 in
HOME/HAF3F funds to Eden Rivertown Limited Partnership to develop the West Rivertown
Apartment project. On December 10, 2001, the Affordable Housing Finance Committee
voted to recommend that the Board approve an additional $275,000 in FY 2001/02
HOME/HDAF to Eden Rivertown for this project.The current balance of the HOME/HDAF
is $1,281,514. Approval of the additional funds for this project would leave a remaining
balance of$1,006,514.Pending project applications and letters of interest indicate a demand
for these funds of over$5.5 million.
The purpose of the West Rivertown Apartments project is to increase the supply of multi-
family rental housing affordable to and occupied by lower income households in East
County through the new construction of 57 apartments on a currently vacant site located at
4"'and J Streets in Antioch.The development will include one,two,three and four-bedroom
apartments. The project will have deep affordability with 6 units affordable to and occupied
by households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income (AMI); 14
units will be affordable to/occupied by households with incomes at/below 40 percent AMI;
22 units will be affordable to/occupied by households with incomes at/below 50 percent
AMI; and 14 units will be affordable to/occupied by households with incomes at/below 60
percent AMI. One unit will remain available for an on-site manager. Twenty units will be
designated as HOME-assisted units.All units designated as affordable will remain affordable
to lower income households for a minimum of 55 years.
Eden did not receive an allocation of 9 percent low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) in the
June 2000 funding cycle. Eden reapplied for tax credits and obtained an allocation in the fall of
2001. In the interim, project costs rose by approximately $1.5 million, creating a substantial
funding gap. The increase in project costs resulted primarily from additional City design
requirements and continued increases in Bay Area construction costs resulting from ongoing
tight market conditions. Efforts to eliminate the funding gap have focused on increased funding
sources and value engineering to reduce construction costs. The LIHTCs will contribute $6.75
million to the project or approximately $500,000 more than anticipated in the spring of 2000.
Eden obtained a grant of$179,379 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. A value
engineering process further reduced costs by$600,000. Finally, Eden has agreed to defer
payment of$131,000 of their developer fee to be paid out of project cash flow following
completion. Eden proposes to close the remaining gap of$275,000 with a supplemental
allocation of HOME funds. Assuming approval of the additional required funds, construction
will be initiated in February 2002 with completion by March of 2003.
The total cost of this project is $14,035,292. The proposed development budget and sources of
funds for this project are:
Source Amount
FY 2001/02 HOME/HDAF $ 275,000
FY 1999/2000 HOME/HDAF 467,500
Antioch Development Agency 1,579,941
Antioch Land Loan 2,021,745
Tax Credit Equity Investor 6,755,556
General Partner Equity 6,756
FHLB Affordable Housing Program 208,000
MTC Transportation for Livable Comm. 179,379
Private Lender Loan 2,410,400
Deferred Developer Fee 131,015
$14,035,292
As proposed, the HOME funds will be used for constructions costs. If approved, HOME funds
will be provided to Eden in the form of a residual receipts loan with the following terms: three
percent simple interest, 55 year loan term, loan to be in a co-equal lien position with the City of
Antioch; and loan repayments from residual receipts to be split between the City and County on
a pro rata basis dependent on the relative investment of the City and County. Affordability and
use restrictions will be incorporated into the County loan documents. Required legal documents
for this project include,but may not be limited to a loan, regulatory, and intercreditor
agreements.
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TO: `` BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: JOHN SWEETEN
County Administrator
DATE: January 8, 2002
SUBJECT: REPORT ON COUNTY'S DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM
Specific Request(s) or Recommendations(s) & Background & justification
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the County contracts with
the following agencies for the Dispute Resolution Program for calendar year 2002:
Agency Amount
STANDI (formerly Battered Women's Alternatives) $15,000
California Community Dispute Services $40,000
Center for Human Development $40,000
Superior Court of Contra Costa County $501,500
Probation Department $52,000
Total $197,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Dispute Resolution Program is fully revenue offset by funds generated from an eight dollar filing fee on
civil actions in the Superior Court. No County general funds are involved.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
The Dispute Resolution Program Act of 1986(Business and Professional Code Sections 465,et seq.)provided
for the establishment and funding, at County option, of local dispute resolution services as an alternative to
formal court proceedings. The Act authorized participating counties to increase Superior, Municipal and
Justice Courts filing fees from one to three dollars for the purpose of funding the local dispute resolution
programs.
On January 1, 1987, the Board approved the County's participation in the program and authorized a three
dollar increase in court filing fees. The Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee was created by the Board to
consider implementation strategies and funding guidelines appropriate for Contra Costa County.
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Contact: Jennifer Deadman 335-1055
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From 1389 through 1998, the Advisory Committee solicited proposals for funding under the Dispute
Resolution Programs Act of 1986. The purpose of the funding is to encourage the establishment and use of
local dispute resolution services as an alternative to formal court proceedings. The program operates under
the provisions of the Dispute Resolution Programs Act. The Committee formed a County Dispute Resolution
Network, which is composed of a representative from each of the funded program agencies. It meets
periodically and coordinates County-wide training, advertisement and services.
In 1998,the State reissued the California Dispute Resolution Program Act and authorized counties to allocate
up to$8.00 from filing fees to generate new revenues for these local programs. )affective January 1, 1999,the
dispute resolution portion of the civil filing fee in Contra Costa County increased from $3.00 to $8.00. The
increase was approved by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to a request by the Superior Court.
The Dispute Advisory Committee received five applications in response to a Request for Proposals issued on
October 25, 2001. The Committee met on December 18, 2001,to consider funding of the County's dispute
resolution programs. The Advisory Committee voted to fund the five programs at the specified levels.
All five of the approved projects will provide for the continuation of existing Dispute Resolution Services.
The following is a brief description of each program:
STAND! (formerly Battered Women's Alternatives)The Teen Conflict Management Program will provide an
alternative school-based and community accessible relationship violence/dispute resolution program to
adolescent youth in schools throughout Contra Costa County. The program teaches skills to resolve conflicts
non-violently throughout their lifetime.
California Community Dispute Services will act as a mediating structure between the justice system (courts,
police, probation,and other agencies)and the community—alternatives include facilitation, mediation,and
arbitration services. Train and/or provide support services to volunteers, provide general public relations and
outreach efforts to educate the community.
Center for Human Development/Conflict Resolution Panels will provide direct conflict resolution services
including education, information, conciliation, referrals, and mediation in at least 27 cases each month,
serving approximately 900 individuals. Train 50 community members in conflict resolution;conduct at least
12 presentations to community groups, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and governmental agencies to
educate them about conflict resolution and CRP's services; provide for-fee conflict resolution training to at
least 4 organizations; and conduct at least 5 for-fee mediations.
Probation Department The Juvenile Mediation Program provides an alternative forum for victims of juvenile
crime and juvenile offenders to reconcile their differences with the hope of increasing the minor's awareness
of the consequences of their unintended or intended unlawful acts. The program will continue to operate
under the direction of the Victim/Offender Juvenile Mediation Advisory Panel that is chaired by Judge Lois
Haight, the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court.
Superior Court-- Contra Costa County The Special Masters Program provides an alternative forum for high
conflict child custody cases to resolve co-parenting issues with the assistance of special masters. The
Superior Court will continue with the start up of this new program by refining the guidelines for case
selection,written guidelines for the special master,qualifications for the special master,forms and procedures
to be utilized in the appointment and processing of cases, and the curriculum for training of special masters.
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Silvano B. Marchesi, County Counsel
DATE: January 8, 2001
SUBJECT: Agreement with Sulmeyer, Kupetz, Baumann & Rothman for Representation in PG&E
Bankruptcy Case
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIM(S) & 13ACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or his Designee, to execute
Agreement with Sulmeyer, Kupetz, Baumann & Rothman for legal services in
connection with the PG&E Bankruptcy case.
FISCAL IMPACT: The County will pay the Sulmeyer firm a maximum of$5,404.44.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:
In cooperation with the County Counsel's Association Energy Bankruptcy Committee, a
number of counties have jointly engaged the Law Firm of Sulmeyer, Kupetz, Baumann
& Rothman to represent them in objecting to PG&E's Bankruptcy Disclosure Statement
and Plan of Reorganization. Joint engagement of the Sulmeyer firm is a cost-effective
way of advocating for the County's interest in this complicated matter.
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: Tony Colon, Director
Community Services Department .,
Costa
DATE: January S, 2002 _ County
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY
TEACHING STAFF SERVICES
Specific Request(S)or Recommendation(S)&Background and Justification
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORUE the Community Services Department Director or designee to
execute contract 3 0'-4 6 5-18 with ChildCare Careers in the amount of $200,000 for the
provision of contracted temporary teaching staff services for the period from. Iamary 1, 2002
through March 31,2002.
II. FINANCIAL FACT:
No County Funding is required. Funding is provided through the Federal Head Start Basic Grant
and is included in the Community Services Department's Fit'2001-20302 budget.
III. CHILDREN'S IMP'AC'T' STATEMENT:
The Community Services Department Child Development Division supports two of Contra
Costa County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School" and
"Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." 'These outcomes are achieved by offering
comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and
health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.
IV REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
Due to an on-going shortage of qualified teaching staff'available for hire and the increased
need for teaching staff to maintain a full-day, full-year child care and development program,
the level of contractor services requested and received by the Community Services
Department, Family and Children's Services Division is met through the provision of
contracted temporary teaching staff services.
Approval of this contract will allow the County to reimburse the contractor for temporary
teaching staff services provided to the Community Services Department.
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