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TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' COUI'j'
FROM: John Sweeten
Executive Director
DATE: December 14, 2004
SUBJECT: FY 2004/2005 Redevelopment Agency Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPT the attached annual Redevelopment Agency budget for fiscal year 2004-05 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 2004-
05. This budget has been reviewed by local Project Area Committees, and Muni ipal Advisory
Councils, as applicable.
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AGENCY ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Jim Kennedy
335-1255 ATTESTED
cc: Community Development JOHN SWEETEN, AGENCY SECRETARY
Redevelopment Agency
County Counsel
CAO BY - , DEPUTY
Auditor-Controller
Building Inspection
The total 2004/05 Budget for the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency is approximately $90.0 million. Revenue
sources include:
Amount(in millions)
Source ($0002000) Percentage
Annual Tax Increments $20.1 22.3%
Agency Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds 58.5 65.0
Other Revenues 11.4 12.7
TOTAL $90.0 100%
General uses of funds include:
Amount(in millions)
Proiect Type ($000,000) Percentage
Capital Improvements $62.0 68.9%
Housing Projects/Programs 7.8 8.7
Economic Development Projects/Programs 8.6 9.5
Community Enhancement Programs 2.3 2.5
Planning Studies 0.5 0.6
Debt Repayment 4.5 5.0
Payments to Other Agencies 2.7 3.0
Administration 1.7 1.8
TOTAL $90.0 100%
The Redevelopment Agency has five Redevelopment Plans. Revenues are as follows:
Amount(in millions)
Redevelopment Project Area ($0002000) Percentage
Pleasant Hill BART Station Area $63.4 70.5%
North Richmond $ 9.3 10.3
Bay Point $ 7.2 8.0
Rodeo $ 8.9 9.9
Montalvin Manor $ 0.9 1.0
EI Sobrante $ 0.2 0.2
TOTAL $90.0 100%
The Redevelopment Agency is undertaking over eighty budgeted projects, while utilizing less than 2% of revenues for
administration. Multiple revenue sources are utilized to creatively address redevelopment and community requirements. Of
note, the State of California is again diverting Redevelopment funds statewide for ERAF (Education Relief Augmentation
Funds). The Agency will incur a loss of over$800,000 during the fiscal year.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
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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I PLEASANT HILL BART REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. Revenues/Expenses FY 04/06 Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown:
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies
Property Tax Admin Charge $63,000 $63,000
Fiscal Agreements/33676 Payments $209,000 $209,000
ERAF $502,000 $502,000
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $2,811,000 $2,811,000
Capital Projects
BART Replacement Parking Garage $300,000 $29,700,000 $30,000,000
BART Property Infrastructure $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000
Iron Horse Trail Business Relocation $700,000 f $700,000
Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Construction $1,100,000 $1,260,000 $3,450,000 f,g $5,810.000
Public Benefit Project $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Drainage improvements $1,700,000 f $1,700,000
Additional Alternate Access Improvements $25,000 $1,500,000 f $1,525,000
Property Holding Costs $25,000 $25,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $1,249,384 $33,270 $99,848 f $1,382,502
Community Improvement Programs
Greenspace Construction $250,000 $650,000 $606,000 h $1,506,000
Street Enhancements $50,000 $50,000
Child Care Facility Fund $512,724 e $512,724
Economic Development Activities
Marketing Program $20,000 $20,000
Housing Projects/Programs
Park Regency Financial Assistance $553,150 $553,150
BRIDGE Housing Financial Assistance $100,000 $100,000
BART Property Financial Assistance $1,300,000 $1,300,000
Housing Development Fund $48,675 $48,675
Planning Activities
BART Property Town Architect $10,000 $10,000
BART Property Financial Consultants $80,000 $80,000
RDA Plan Amend.Technical Assistance $301000 $30,000
Administration $500,000 $500,000
TOTALS $9,224,384 a $2,001,825 b $43,643,270 1 $0 $8,568,572 $63,438,051 d
a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $4,686,648
Fund Balance $4,446,405
Interest earnings $91,331
TOTAL $9,224,384
b: Housing Funds include Annual Increment $1,171,662
Fund Balance $810,343
Interest earnings $19,820
TOTAL $2,001,825
c: Bond Proceeds Capital Project Proceeds $43,643,270
Housing Project Proceeds $0
Total $43,643,270
d: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in the budget are:
Bond Bond Other
Capital Funds Housina Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTA
Transit Village Assoc-parking garage $179,974 $179,974
PW-Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing $767,609 $767,609
RBF-Temporary Parking $29,117 $29,117
Opticos Design $11,683 $11,683
AD Kotin $39,328 $39,328
Total Encumbered $80,128 $0 $947,583 $0 $0 $1,027,711
e: Includes$512,724 in child care facilities program funds
f: All or part from Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan fees,which total$5,859,848
g. Measure C funds-$1,090,000;&TEA 21 25%Funds-$500,000 committed
h. County Park Dedication Funds
I Includes$13,290,000 in 2003 bond proceeds escrowed pending a Plan Amendment to raise the fiscal caps
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. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Construction: Funds to undertake engineering,
design, and construction of Iron Horse Trail pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings of
Treat Boulevard.
7. Public Benefit Project: Funds reserved for development of the public benefit
element on the BART joint development site.
8. Drainage Improvements: Funds reserved for area wide flood control and drainage
needs.
9. Additional Alternative Access Improvements: Capital improvements to enhance
alternative mode (pedestrian, bicycle, car sharing, transit) access to the Station
Area. Funding for evaluation of David/Minert Shortcut Path is current project.
10. Property Holding Costs: Special assessments/special taxes and property
maintenance on Agency held property.
11. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital Projects funds reserved for future designation.
12. Greenspace/Respite Construction: Development of the greenspace/respite on
Iron Horse Corridor and south portion of Del Hombre Lane.
13. Street Enhancements: Capital costs to upgrade signage, crossings, and
landscape replacement.
14. Child Care Facility Fund: County child care program funds available for child care
facility construction and/or expansion.
15. 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.
16. Park Regency Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to Park
Regency owner for affordable housing.
17. BRIDGE Housing Financial Assistance: Contractually obligated payment to
Coggins Square for affordable housing.
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.
20. BART Property Town Architect: Architect/Urban Design professional to assure
implementation of BART property development project in accordance with
approved Preliminary Development Plan.
21. 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.
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22. RDA Plan Amendment Technical Assistance: Financial & legal consultants
necessary to complete the planned amendment to the Pleasant Hill BART
Redevelopment Plan to raise fiscal caps and extend time periods.
23. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project
implementation.
PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES
1. Transit Village Associates: Preliminary engineering and cost estimate for BART
Replacement parking garage;
2. Public Works- Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing: Final engineering &design;
3. RBF: Civil engineering related to BART Temporary parking lot and Greenspace
project;
4. Opticos Design: BART Property Town Architect; and
5. A.D. Kotin: BART Property Financial Consultant.
C. INDEBTEDNESS - PLEASANT HILL BART STATION AREA
As of June 30, 2004, the Agency has approximately $157.8 million in debt. The major
elements of Agency debt for the Pleasant Hill BART Station Area are:
• $107.7 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in
June, 1992 and May, 1999.
• $31.6 million Low and Moderate Income Housing.
• $1.75 million in contractually obligated fiscal agreements.
• $2.1 million in contractual obligations for infrastructure improvements.
• $9.5 million obligation for housing assistance payments.
• $2.8 million for County loans for housing site acquisition.
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II NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. REVENUES/EXPENSES FY 04/05 Sources and Uses of Funds are:
-------------------------------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------------------------
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds
Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenues TOTAL
- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ---------------
PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES
Property Tax Admin Charge $13,000 $13,000
Fiscal Agreements/33676 Payments $190,000 $190,000
ERAF Shift $81,000 $81,000
DEBT SERVICE
Bonded Indebtedness $315,000 $75,000 $390,000
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Third Street Enhancements-Phase I $490,000 $490,000
Truck Route Planning $5,112 $5,112
Third Street Enhancements-Phase II $260,000 $260,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $442,448 $762,030 $1,204,478
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $7,000 $7,000
Abatement Revolving Loan Fund $25,000 $25,000
Community Improvement Projects $15,000 $15,000
Tool Lending Bank $10,000 $10,000
Property Holding Expenses $2,500 $2,500
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Incubator Implementation $696,500 $696,500
Industrial Area Drainage/Infrastructure $3,0001000 $3,000,000
HOUSING PROJECTS/PROGRAMS
Site Acquisition-Infill(CHDC) $369,635 $85,365 $455,000
Youthbuild:
Program $600,000 a $600,000
Revolving advance $50,000 $50,000
Las Deltas Feasibility Study $20,000 $20,000
Housing Development Fund $250,803 $1,197,016 $1,4471819
PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Indian Gaming Consultant $25,000 $50,000 f $75,000
Retail Initiative $82,000 f,g $82,000
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries,Services&Supplies $346,000 $346,000
TOTALS $1,527,060.a $715,438 b $5,208,530 c $1,282,381 c $732,000 $9,465,409 d
a: Capital Funds include: Annual Increment $ 11149,353
Fund Balance Carryover 364,476 h
Interest Earnings 13,231
TOTAL 1,527,060
b: Housing Funds include: Annual Increment $ 287,338
Fund Balance Carryover 421,016
Interest Earnings 71084
TOTAL 715,438
c: Bond Proceeds include: Capital Project Proceeds $ 5,208,530
Housing Project Proceeds 11282,381
d: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not included in the budget,are:
Bond Bond
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Other Revenue TOTAL
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Claggett Wolfe-Incubator Program $77,944 $77►944
CHDC First Time Homebuyer $20,083 $20,083
TOTAL ENCUMBRANCES $77,944 $20,083 $98,027
e: Youthbuild Grant from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
f: Contra Costa County funds
g: Costs to be reimbursed by the tenant over a five year period.
h: Includes$190,763 in HUD reimbursements for prior year Youthbuild costs.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NORTH RICHMOND
1. Payments to Other A_ encies: 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—Completion of Phase I: Road, pedestrian and
streetscape improvements to 3rd Street(from Chesley to Grove Avenue). Funds are
being combined with MTC and CDBG funds.
3. Truck Route Alternative Planning: Funds to complete the alternative route for truck
traffic without using residential streets. Planning process involves coordination with
the City of San Pablo.
4. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital funds reserved for future designation including,
but not limited to, drainage improvements North of Parr Boulevard, roadway overlays,
widening and reconstruction improvements, Market Avenue pedestrian over crossing,
7th street extension, and 3rd Street Goodrick realignment.
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. NR Youthbuild: Funds for ongoing support of the pre-apprentice partnership between
CHDC, County Housing Authority, and Redevelopment. Youthbuild works with young
adults ages 16-24 to provide educational classes, LED's, and hands on training in
the construction field.
7. In-Fill—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. Projects under consideration include, among
others: Chesley Avenue Townhomes Project, KB Homes Project, Signature
Properties Development, Las Deltas Feasibility Study, and Tax Defaulted Property
Acquisition.
9. Incubator Implementation: Funds to support implementation and on-going
development of the North Richmond Machining and Tooling Incubator and youth
Center.
10. Industrial Area Drainage/Infrastructure: Funds to initiate a comprehensive
infrastructure improvement plan for the entire industrial area North of Wildcat Creek.
Agency money will leveraged, and/or combined with funds from property/business
owners, other federal agencies, and the City of Richmond following a planning and
community outreach phase regarding alternative methods of financing the required
improvements.
11. COMET Improvement Program: Funds to continue supporting various community
improvement projects, clean-ups, abatement activities, anti-blight and ongoing
COMET Group (County/City Operational Management Expert Team)with the city of
Richmond. These funds will also be used for select community improvement projects
recommended by members of the North Richmond MAC.
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.
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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.
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16. Indian Gaming Consultant: Funds to offset costs associated with future analysis,
specialized consultants, and preparation for various Indian Casino proposals,
including among others: Scott Vallley Band of Pomo Indians.
17. Retail Initiative: Development funds for construction of storefront retail space for the
North Richmond Mini-Market and Deli.
18. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness.
19. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies and equipment in support of project
implementation.
PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED FUNDS:
1. Claggett Wolfe (Incubator Project)
2. First Time Homebuyers/203k Program ($20,083)
C. INDEBTEDNESS -NORTH RICHMOND
The Agency has incurred approximately $26.5 million in debt as of June 30, 2004. The
major elements include:
• $18.7 million in principal and interest due on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June
1995, May 1999, and September 2003.
• Approximately $1.5 million to the County for advances from the County
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
• $400,000 contracted obligations with the County for road and drainage
improvements.
• $5.5 million in Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund obligations.
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III BAY POINT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. Revenues/Expenses FY 04/05 Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown:
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds tither
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Payments to other Agencies
Property Tax Admin Charge $19,000 $19,000
Fiscal Agreements/33676 Payments $859r000► $859,000
ERAF $134,000
$134,QQ0
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $610,000 $160,000 $770,000
Capital Projects
Unallocated Capital Funds $650,000 $969,459
$1,619,459
No. Broadway- 3 $543,250
$543,250
No. Broadway- 3-house move $60,000
$60,000
No. Broadway-4(PWD-Land Acqua $316,009
PCH/Pacifica Intersection Imp. $316,009
PCN
1 P $325,000 $325,000
E. Willow Pass Road Improvements $200,000
$200,000
Community Improvement Programs
Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $7,000 $7,000
Dumpster Grants $3,000
mm $3,000
Community unity Group Funding Program $10,000 $10,000
Property Holding Costs $10,000
Pass Road Urban Design - $10,000
Willow Pa
s a U b es gn Impvts-E $3,000
$3,000
Willow Pass Road Urban Design Impvts-G $10,000 $10,000
Family Preservation Program $20,000 $20,000
Bay Point Day Care $45,077 e
$45,077
Housing Projects/Programs
Site Aquisition-Habitat $300,000 $300,000
BiBett Pre-Development $25,000 $55,352
$80,352
Housing Development Fund $40,284 $53,523
$93,807
Planning Activities
Marina/Waterfront GPA-SAP $100,000
$100,000
Bay Point;/Pitts BART SAP $460,000 $50,000 $510,000
BART Specific Plan Implementation $150►000
$150,000
BART Area Housing Development $200;000 $400,000 $600,000
Bay Point P-1 Rezoning Program $300 $300
Newsletter $4,000 $4,000
Administration $187,500 $187,500
$375,000
TOTALS $3,086,800 a $912,784 b $2,613,718 c $508,875 c $45,077 $7,167,254
a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $2,062,137
Fund Balance ($105,079)
Interest earnings $29,742
land sale proceeds $1,1001000
TOTAL $3,086,800
b: Housing Funds include Annual Increment $515,535
Fund Balance $373,039
Interest earnings $8,697
land sale proceeds $15,513
TOTAL $912,784
c: Bond Proceeds Capital Project Proceeds $2,613,718
Housing Project Proceeds $508,875
Total $3,122,593
d: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure, but not listed in the budget are:
Bond Bond Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Ambrose property appraisals $30,000
$30,000
PW-North Broadway Phase Ili $2279324
$227,324
OBG-North Broadway Phase IV $4169081
$416,081
PCH Flood Control $200,000
$2000000
RCD-North Broadway Phase IV $301,874
$301,874
Tota! Encumbered $30,000 $0 $843,405 $301,874 $0 $1,1759279
e: EHS funds
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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. Bonded Indebtedness: Principal and interest due on outstanding bonded
indebtedness, including an allocation to fund debt service reserve for new bonds
issued in FY 03/04.
3. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital project funds reserved for future designation.
4. North Broadway Improvements - Phase III: Funds to be used to complete
construction of two east west streets and construct fences for properties abutting
the new streets, in the North Broadway neighborhood of Bay Point.
5. North Broadway Phase 111-House Move: Funds used to construct foundation,
connect utilities, and clear easements for a house relocated to County-owned
property as part of the infrastructure project. The house will be offered for sale
when complete.
6. North Broadway Improvements-Phase IV: Funds to be contributed for the
construction of infrastructure improvements in conjunction with a residential
project. Funds also to be used for the right-of way acquisition associated with
the project.
7. Port Chicago Highway/Pacifica Avenue Intersection Improvements involves
intersection improvements to improve circulation and pedestrian access.
8. East Willow Pass Road Improvements involves improvements to the Willow Pass
Road, between Bailey Road and the Pittsburg City limits.
9. Abatement Attorney -• County Counsel: A pro-rata share of County Counsel
expenses for an attorney devoted solely to code enforcement activities.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Property Holding Costs: Property maintenance costs including weed abatement,
clean up, taxes, etc.
13. Willow Pass Road Urban Design Improvements: Funds for the installation and
rotation of banners, and other enhancements for Willow Pass Road.
14. Family Preservation Support Program: Under 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.
15. Bay Point Day Care: Under an inter-agency agreement with the County
Employment and Human Services Department, the Redevelopment Agency will
assist in increasing the availability of childcare facilities in the Bay Point area.
16. Site Acquisition-Habitat: Funds to assist Habitat For Humanity to acquire real
property for affordable housing project(s).
17. BiBett Pre-Development: Funds to cover predevelopment costs associated with
the relocation of the BiBett Treatment Facility, currently locating in the Orbisonia
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.
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19. Marina/Waterfront Development: Implementation of the Final Concept Plan
associated with the Bay Point Waterfront Strategic Plan, including the General
Plan Study.
20. BART Specific Plan Reproduction: Involves final editing and reproduction of the
BART Specific Plan following the adoption by the City of Pittsburg.
21. BART Specific Plan Implementation: Advance acquisition of property in within
the Specific Plan area for the purpose of future assemblage.
22. BART Area Housing: Fund for housing development associated with
implementation of the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area Specific Plan.
23. Bay Point P-1 Rezoning Project: Reproduction of the Bay Point Planned-Unit
Development Program booklets.
24. Newsletter: Shared cost for the publication and mail-out of a quarterly
newsletter.
25. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project
implementation.
PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES
1 Ambrose Park and Recreation District Appraisals: Funds for appraisals of two
ARPD holdings, including Clearland Avenue site and Ambrose Park.
2. 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.
3. GBG-North Broadway Phase IV construction: Costs associated with the
construction of North Broadway Phase IV improvements.
4. Port Chicago Highway Widening: Port Chicago Highway Widening/Frontage
Improvements: Project includes street Widening and paving, installation of bike
lanes, and curb, gutter and sidewalks on Port Chicago Highway north of Pacifica
Avenue to McAvoy Road.
5. 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.
6. North Broadway Development Costs- RCD: Costs related to the development
of affordable housing property on a major holding in the North Broadway Area,
including environmental assessment studies, appraisal, soils study, engineering
tests, survey, right-of-way acquisition and relocation costs.
C. INDEBTEDNESS - BAY POINT
The Agency has incurred approximately $46.5 million in debt as of June 30, 2004,
including:
0 $29.8 million in principal and interest on Tax Allocation Bonds issued in
December, 1995, May, 1999, and September, 2003.
0 $8.6 million Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds.
$2.2 million contractual obligation pursuant to fiscal agreements.
9 $1.9 million in contractual obligation for infrastructure improvements
0 $3.3 million for fulfillment of N. Broadway housing DDLA obligation
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IV RODEO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. Revenues/Expenses FY 04/05 Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown:
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies
Property Tax Admin Charge $14,000 $14,000
Fiscal Agreements/33676 Payments $446,000 $446,000
ERAF $91,000 $91,000
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $375,000 $134,000 $509,000
Capital Projects
Faqade Rehab Loans/Grants $50,000 $34,203 e $84,203
Fagade Improvement-189/199 Parker $20,000 $20,000
Parker Avenue $0
Property Holding Costs $16,600 $3,400 f $20,000
Unallocated Capital Funds $33,274 $521,723 $554,997
Community Improvement Programs
Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $7,000 $7,000
Community Preservation Program $15,000 $15,000
Economic Development Activities
Waterfront Predevelopment Assessment $60,000 $60,000
Waterfront Catalyst $40,000 $2,500,000 $2,540,000
Town Square Mixed Use $25,000 $1,000,000 $1,230,910 g $2,255,910
Housing Projects/Programs
Housing Rehabilitation $727,805 $727,805
Town Square Housing $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Housing Development Fund $195,472 $195,472
Planning Activities
P-1 Rezoning $50,000 $50,000
Town Square Mixed Use Development $30,000 $30,000
Administration $320,000 $320,000
TOTALS $1,592,874 a $861.805 b $4,021,723 $1,195,472 $1,268,513 $8.940,387 d
a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $1,191,875
Fund Balance $384,029
Interest earnings $16.970
TOTAL $1,592,874
b: Housing Funds include Annual Increment $297,969
Fund Balance $555,462
Interest earnings $8,374
TOTAL $861,805
c. Bond Proceeds Capital Project Proceeds $4,021,723
Housing Project Proceeds $1,195,472
Total $5,217,195
d: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in the budget are:
Bond Bond Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
CCC PW-Parker Ave $1,126,452 $1,126,452
Opticos Design $2,352 $2,352
Ninyo&Moore $50,000 $150,404 h $200,404
Urban Financial Services $15,427 $15,427
Opticos Design-Facade Rehab Program $20,000 $20,000
Chamber of Commerce $5,240 $5,240
Total Encumbered $93,019 $0 $1,126,452 $0 $150,404 $1,369,875
e: Faqade Rehab Program Revenue
RDA Funds on deposit with Mech Bank $ 9,055
Facade Rebates-CDBG program $ 25,147
TOTAL $ 34,203
f: Rental/lease revenue for 189 Parker Ave
g: Mixed Use Project Additional Funds
Loan from Contra Costa County $ 1,000,000
Return to Source funds $ 230,910
TOTAL $ 1,230,910
h: Predevelopment Assessment Funds
EPA Assessment Grants $ 148,318
CDBG Marina Study funds $ 2,086
TOTAL $ 150,404
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-Controller, and revenue diverted to
State Education Relief Augmentation Fund (ERAF).
2. Bonded Indebtedness: Payments on bonded indebtedness incurred by the Rodeo
Redevelopment Project.
3. Fagade Rehabilitation Loans/Rebates: Financial assistance to downtown businesses for
facade improvements.
4. Fagade Improvement — 189/199 Parker: Funds to improve fagade of 189/199 Parker
Avenue in the downtown area.
5. Parker Avenue Improvements: Funds for design/construction engineering for Parker
Avenue improvements as specified in the Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan, and to
construct the project.
6. Property Holding Costs: Property maintenance costs for 189/199 Parker and the 2.11
acre site on Willow/San Pablo Avenue.
7. Unallocated Capital Funds: Capital Funds reserved for future designation.
8. Abatement Attorney — County Counsel: A pro-rata share of County Counsel expenses
for an attorney devoted solely to code enforcement activities.
9. Community Preservation Program: A pilot program to address blight on vacant
properties, boarded up properties, and apartment units in disrepair.
10. Marina/Waterfront Predevelopment Assessment: Study and analysis of environmental
contamination, marina situation, and financial feasibility for future waterfront
development. The assessment process will include community outreach and a youth
newsletter.
11. Waterfront Catalyst: . Funds reserved to act as a magnet for private investment in the
marina area. Funds may be designated for improvements, pre-development, and/or site
preparation.
12. Town Square Mixed Use Catalyst: Funds reserved to explore and implement a mixed-
use project to act as a magnet for private investment in the downtown area. Funds may
be designated for improvements, pre-development, and/or site preparation
13. Housing Rehabilitation: Housing Funds to develop and implement a program to
rehabilitate existing housing in Rodeo for low and moderate-income households
14. Town Square Housing: Funds reserved for an affordable housing component to serve
low and/or moderate income households in the town square mixed use project.
15. Housing Development Fund: Housing Funds reserved for future designation.
16. P-1 Rezoning Program: Funds for the preparation of an areawide rezoning to Planned
Unit Development (P-1) as recommended in the Rodeo Downtown/Waterfront Specific
Plan.
17. Town Square Mixed Use Planning: Funds to conduct a planning process for the Rodeo
Town Square Mixed Use project.
18. Administration: Salaries, services, supplies, and equipment in support of project
implementation.
PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES
1. Contra Costa County Public Works: Encumbered funds for a contract to design and
implement the Parker Avenue Reconstruction project(see item #5)
2. Opticos Design: Encumbered funds for a contract to design facade improvements for
189/199 Parker Avenue (see item#4)
3. Ninyo and Moore: Encumbered funds for a contract to conduct an environmental
assessment, marina study, and financial analysis at the Rodeo Waterfront(see item #10)
4. Urban Financial Services: Encumbered funds for a contract to assist in the promotion
" and implementation of the facade improvement program (see item#3).
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5. Opticos Design — Fagade Rehab: Encumbered funds for a contract to provide design
services related to the fagade improvement program (see item#3)
6. Rodeo Chamber of Commerce: Encumbered funds for an agreement to provide funding
to facilitate community festival improvements to draw people to the Rodeo community.
C. INDEBTEDNESS: RODEO
The Agency has incurred approximately$23.5 million as of June 30, 2004 including:
0 $500,000 in contractual obligation for EBRPD improvements.
0 $5.4 million in principal and interest for Tax Allocation Bonds issued in June, 1999.
0 $9.6 million in principal and interest for Tax Allocation Bonds issued in September,
2003
0 $4.9 million Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds.
0 $1.9 million contractual obligation pursuant to fiscal agreements.
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V MONTALVIN MANOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. Revenues/Expenses FY 04105 Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown:
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies
Property Tax Admin Charge $1,000 $1,000
Fiscal Agreements/33676 Payments $39,000 $39,000
ERAF $0 $0
Debt Service
Bonded Indebtedness $0
Capital Projects
Montalvin School Alternate Access $69,000 $531,000 a $600,000
Gateway Design&Engineering $23,000 $15,000 f $38,000
SP Ave Bike Path Signage $201000 g $20,000
Soccer Field Improvements $171496 $171496
Community Improvement Programs
Abatement Attorney-County Counsel $2,000 $2,000
Community Group Funding Program $5,000 $5,000
Economic Development Activities
Housing Projects/Programs
Housing Rehabilitation $30,000 $30,000
Housing Development Fund $9,123 $9,123
Planning Activities
Administration $111,000 d $111,000
TOTALS $156,496 a $39,123 b $0 $0 $677,000 $872,619 c
a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $154,947
Fund Balance $0
Interest earnings $1,549
TOTAL $156,496
b: Housing Funds include Annual Increment $38,736
Fund Balance $0
Interest earnings $387
TOTAL $391123
c: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in the budget are:
Bond Bond Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
MIG Transit Access study $1,914 $1,914
Total Encumbered $1,914 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,914
d: Loan from Contra Costa County
e. MTC TLC Grant(pending)
f: CDBG funds(awarded)
g. TFCA Funds via WCCTAC(awarded)
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MONTALVIN MANOR
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-Controller, and revenue diverted to
State Education Relief Augmentation Fund (ERAF).
2. Bonded Indebtedness: Payments on bonded indebtedness incurred by the Rodeo
Redevelopment Project.
3. Montalvin Alternate School Access: Funds reserved to act as a magnate for planned
applications for Safe'Routes to School and MTC—TLC Capital Program grant funds.
4. Gateway Design and Engineering: Funds reserved for a local match to a CDBG grant
received for designing gateway monuments to the project area.
5. SP Ave Bike Path Signage/markings: Revenue received from the West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory Committee to be used for installing bicycle route signage along
San Pablo Avenue between Tara Hills Drive and the Richmond Parkway. There are no
obligations or matching funds required.
6. Soccer field Improvements: Funds reserved to act as a magnate for state/federal grant
or private foundation funding of improvements to the soccer field at Montalvin Manor
Park.
7. Abatement Attorney - County Counsel: A pro-rata share of County Counsel expenses for
an attorney devoted solely to code enforcement activities.
8. Community Group Funding Program: Funds to support neighborhood "beautification"
projects, such as graffiti removal and vacant lot/yard cleanup, initiated by volunteer
groups in Montalvin Manor.
9. Housing Rehabilitation: Housing Funds to develop and implement a program to
rehabilitate existing housing in Rodeo for low and moderate-income households.
10. Housing Development Fund: Housing Funds reserved for future designation.
PROJECTS WITH ENCUMBERED REVENUES
1. MIG Transit Access study: Encumbered funds for a contract to develop a Pedestrian and
Transit Access Improvement Strategy for Montalvin Manor.
C. INDEBTEDNESS: MONTALVIN MANOR
The Agency has incurred approximately$405,000 in debt as of June 30, 2004 including:
• Loans from the County of Contra Costa totaling $265,000;
• Loan from the Contra Costa County Flood Control District for$25,000; and
• County Service Agreement and professional service contracts totaling $115,000.
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VI EL SOBRANTE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A. Revenues/Expenses FY 04/05 Revenues and proposed expenditures are as shown:
Tax Increments Bond Proceeds Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Payments to Other Agencies
Debt Service
$0
Capital Projects
Community Improvement Programs
Economic Development Activities
Housing Projects/Programs
Planning Activities
General Plan Amendment Process $50,000 d $50,000
Redevelopment Plan Adoption Process $150,000 d $150,000
Administration
TOTALS $0 a $0 b $0 $0 $200,000 $200,000 c
a: Capital Funds include Annual Increment $0
Fund Balance $0
Interest earnings $0
TOTAL $0
b: Housing Funds include Annual Increment $0
Fund Balance $0
Interest earnings $0
TOTAL $0
c: Additional encumbrances available for expenditure,but not listed in the budget are:
Bond Bond Other
Capital Funds Housing Funds Capital Funds Housing Funds Revenue TOTAL
Total Encumbered $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
d: Loan from Contra Costa County
WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/05
The work program of Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2004/05 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, Rodeo, and Montalvin Manor.
Specific goals, objectives and tasks of the Agency for fiscal year 2004/05 are outlined below:
I. Pleasant Hill BART Station Redevelopment Project Area:
Goal 1: Secure necessary financing to implement the Plan.
A. Secure funds from developers under terms of Disposition and Development
Agreements (DDA's).
B. Facilitate property transfers as appropriate to expedite project/program
implementation.
C. Continue repayment of Agency debt to the County, as financially feasible.
D. Pursue amendments to the Redevelopment Plan to provide for sufficient financial
capacity for desired improvements to be completed.
E. Negotiate agreements necessary to achieve feasible development of Areas
11/12 (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 circulation 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. Complete the construction of the Iron Horse Trail in Iron Horse Corridor.
E. Complete installation of Greenspace/Respite area uses, and complete final
design of Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing of Treat Blvd.
F. Provide for interim use of Agency property to facilitate transit utilization prior to
the construction of planned uses on the Iron Horse Corridor.
G. Initiate final design/construction of the BART patron replacement-parking garage,
a condition precedent to developing a Transit Village on the BART property.
H. Provide improvements to local circulation to enhance appearance, safety. and
access.
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.
B. Implement, with the Contra Costa Centre Association, a Child Care Affordability
Program.
C. Complete the evaluation and approve the Final Development Plan(s)for the
BART Joint Development Property(Areas 11/12).
D. Create and implement, in partnership with the Contra Costa Centre Association,
a Marketing strategy for the area.
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Goal 5: Facilitate the Development of Affordable Housing.
A. Provide financial assistance, as provided for in DDA's, to facilitate the delivery of
affordable housing in the Park Regency project, (including the negotiation of
revised terms to extend affordability terms)and the BRIDGE Housing Coggins
Square Project.
B. Undertake property transfers necessary to facilitate development of affordable
housing in the area.
II. North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan.
A. Monitor and provide support for private development within the Project Area.
B. Continue to work with the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) in
implementing the Plan.
C. Work with the County Administrator and the City of Richmond staff in
implementing the COMET Program, a comprehensive County/City Neighborhood
Improvement Program.
D. Work with County Public Works staff in implementing a North Richmond Area of
Benefit to include Project Area road 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 revolving loan fund program for North Richmond.
I. Continue to work with local nonprofit developers to identify tenants for a 109000
square foot commercial center.
J. Continue to work with the North Richmond Task Force to implement various
community programs.
K. Continue to refine the permitting process for developers, businesses, and local
property owners with the goal of streamlining and enhancing its predictability.
L. Work with the County Administrator and other County departments to evaluate the
proposed Indian Gaming facility, and develop community mitigations to build into a
State Compact should the proposal go forward.
Goal 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.
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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. Initiate the process to determine the level of community/property owner support
for a comprehensive plan of finance for needed infrastructure improvements
north of Wildcat Creek. The plan of finance may consider local public finance
tools (assessment proceedings, special tax districts, etc.), federal &/or state
funds, redevelopment funds, and developer fees. The intent is to undertake this
assessment jointly with the City of Richmond.
D. Work with the City of San Pablo, City of Richmond, community residents and
businesses to finalize predevelopment work and implement the extension of
Giant Road for commercial/industrial truck traffic.
E. 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,
and implementation of the Agency's inclusionary housing requirement for new
home subdivisions, such as the recently permitted KB Homes subdivision and
the proposed Signature Homes project which has a General Plan Amendment
pending.
B. Facilitate affordable homeownership opportunities through the resale of the
Parkway Estates units completed Youthbuild homes, First Time Homebuyer
Program, and the newly created IDA(Individual Deposit Account) Program.
C. Continue to work with the Housing Authority to substantially rehabilitate the Las
Deltas Housing Development, including the numerous scatter sites and vacant
public housing units.
F. Support the continued development of Community Housing Development
Corporation of North Richmond by providing project based capacity building
financial assistance.
G. Implement the multi-year Memorandum of Understanding with Community
Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond, Local Initiative Support
Corporation and other agencies to develop and implement various affordable
housing programs.
III. Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Implementation of the Bay Point Redevelopment Plan.
A. Continue to work with the Project Area Committee in implementing the Plan.
B. Monitor and provide support for private development within the Project Area.
C. 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. Begin implementation of the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Area Specific
Plan, Area 2.
E. 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.
F. Implement economic development activities, including a strategic plan for the
marina and waterfront area, and working with a property owner to gain
entitlements for a business park.
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G. 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.
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 North
Broadway area.
Goal 2: Monitor related public improvements in the Project Area.
A. Continue planned improvements on Port Chicago Highway from Pacifica Avenue
to the McAvoy/Harris Yacht Harbor area.
B. Work with the Contra Costa Fire District on the possible relocation of Station 86
(Bay Point).
Goal 3: Facilitate infrastructure improvements necessary to allow construction to begin and to
serve existing structures.
A. Complete construction for Phases III and IV of the North Broadway Infrastructure
Program.
B. Work on the design of the Delta DeAnza trail gap closure project.
C. Explore alternative alignments for improvements to Willow Pass Road, Bailey to
Pittsburg City limits.
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 non-profit developer on the acquisition of a multiple-family residential
project for rehabilitation and to maintain affordability.
C. Continue to work with the non-profit developer for the completion of an affordable
housing project on property owned by the Redevelopment Agency in the North
Broadway Area.
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, complete under grounding construction, and initiate reconstruction of
Parker Avenue.
D. Work with County Service Area R-10 and the East Bay Regional Park District to
develop and begin park and recreation plans and programs.
I. 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.
J. Complete the Rodeo Waterfront Predevelopment Assessment Program as
recommended in the Rodeo Downtown/Waterfront Strategic Planning process.
K. Initiate the Rodeo Town Square Mixed Use including a programming study,
planning process, and site acquisition/preparation as a downtown catalyst project
for downtown revitalization.
L. Initiate an affordable housing program such as a housing rehabilitation program
or an affordable housing component to the town square mixed-use project.
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F. Continue to implement the Fagade 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. Complete the area wide rezoning of the Rodeo community to P-1, as provided for
in the Rodeo Downtown/Waterfront Specific Plan.
V. Montalvin Manor Redevelopment Project Area
Goal 1: Redevelopment Plan Implementation.
A. Work with the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to develop a long-term
strategic plan for achieving Plan goals.
B. Work with County Service Area M-17 to develop a sustaining maintenance
funding source. Initiate planning/prioritization improvements for Montalvin Manor
Park such as bathrooms,functional lighting, shade trees, improved drainage and
enhanced soccer field facilities.
C. Work with City of Richmond and West Contra Costa Unified School District to
improve access to Montalvin Manor Elementary School, including a new access
road, and sidewalks along Kay Road.
D. Develop a housing rehabilitation program in conjunction with the Building
Inspection Department's Neighborhood Preservation Program. Work with the
Planning Department to address site development requirements and on-site
parking issues particularly with respect to garage conversions and lack of off
street parking.
E. Initiate a community gateway design utilizing CDBG funds.
F. Continue to implement actions outlined in the Montalvin Manor Pedestrian and
Transit Access Improvement Strategy.
G. Proactively assist in the development of new commercial and mixed-use projects
on vacant/under-utilized properties at Tara Hills and San Pablo Avenue in
intersection, including identifying financial assistance tools required to achieve
public goals.
H. Work with County Department of Public Works to assess drainage issues.
I. Work with the Building Inspection Department and others to implement a
proactive Code Enforcement Program.
VI. Downtown EI Sobrante Redevelopment Plan Adoption
Goal 1: Complete the General Plan Amendment program and resume Redevelopment Plan
adoption process, if appropriate.
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
2003-04
The Redevelopment Agency, during fiscal year 2003-04, continued to implement its Redevelopment Plans.
I. Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment Project Area
A. The Agency initiated construction of a temporary BART patron parking lot on RDA owned
property.
B. Property Acquisition—Private Assemblages: The acquisition of property necessary to create
developable areas for the commercial uses has been completed.
C. Infrastructure Improvements: Planning/engineering to set the basis for future project scooping
was initiated for circulation and alternative mode improvements in the area. Final design work for
another element of a park/open space corridor was completed. A final design program for the
Iron Horse Trail Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing was initiated. A community design program for
a connector trail to the neighborhoods east of the Station Area (David/Minert Rd)was
undertaken.
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D. Private Development: The Agency worked with private developers to gain building permits or
planning approvals, including a) BART property development where the results of the design
charrette have been fully incorporated into the County Ordinance by approval of a property
rezoning; and b) extending the EOP Development Agreement to allow adequate time for market
opportunities for employment uses to emerge.
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 the proposed
developer to secure approval of plans for a major subdivision near the Richmond Parkway(KB
Homes), and began work with a second.new home developer(Signature Properties)who has
proposed a General Plan Amendment to allow a major subdivision immediately north of Wildcat
Creek along the Richmond Parkway. The Agency provided funding and assisted in leveraging
federal funds to initiate the First Time Homebuyers and Individual Deposit Account Programs for
first time homebuyers. 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 plan and implement construction of commercial/industrial
development within the employment generating area of the community.
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 completed the initial phase of road and streetscape improvements to 3rd Street and
connector roads. Funding for additional phases is being pursued. Agency staff continues to work
with City of Richmond staff, other County staff, and private parties to determine appropriate
drainage and other infrastructure improvements for the area north of Wildcat Creek. A consultant
has been hired to coordinate infrastructure planning, and to develop an area wide plan of finance
for infrastructure improvements. Agency staff continues to work with the City of San Pablo staff
to extend Giant Road for safer truck traffic circulation.
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, continues to supervise the
Youthbuild Program which provides 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.
M. 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. The Agency continues to work with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
and CHDC to offer tax return assistance to North Richmond residents under the VITA(Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance) Program.
III. Bay Point Redevelopment Project Area
A. Development: Agency staff continues to work with non-profit and private developers interested in
affordable housing development throughout the Project Area. Staff worked with a property owner
to obtain entitlements for a light-industrial business park. Agency staff continues to work with the
County on the disposition of publicly owned property recently changed to commercial designation.
B. Infrastructure: The Agency worked on the final design and construction of Phases III and IV 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 worked on the entitlements for a light-industrial business park.
Staff continues to make marketing information available on the Agency's website (ccreach.org).
Staff continued to work with project applicants to facilitate review of land use proposals. Staff
has been working with the newly established Bay Point Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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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.
B. Infrastructure: The Redevelopment Agency continues to work with Public Works on the design
and implementation for the Parker Avenue under grounding and reconstruction. The construction
for the under grounding portion of the project was initiated.
C. Economic Development: Agency staff continues to implement the commercial Fagade
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 initiated a Predevelopment Assessment at the Rodeo Waterfront including
a Brownfield environmental site assessment, a marina study, and a financial analysis. The
Agency continues to work with the East Bay Regional Park District for future implementation.
V. Montalvin Manor Redevelopment Project Area
A. Established and trained a Redevelopment Advisory Committee which currently meets monthly.
B. Completed the Montalvin Manor Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvement Strategy.
C. Applied to MTC—Transportation for Livable Communities Capital Project Funding.
D. Applied to Safe Routes to School Program to fund an alternate access to Montalvin Manor
Elementary.
E. Created the Community Group Funding Program which funds capital improvement projects
conducted by volunteers from local community groups.
VI EI Sobrante Redevelopment Plan Adoption
A. Suspended the Redevelopment Plan adoption proceedings in order to achieve a community
consensus on land use policy.
B. Completed the Downtown EI Sobrante and Appian Corridor Design Charrette, and began the
process of integrating the outcomes into a General Plan Amendment that is to be processed in
FY 04/05.
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