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Adopted this Order on May 21, 1991 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Navy Mitigation Monies
The Board received the attached report dated May 21,
1991 from Harvey E. Bragdon, Community Development Director,
relative to expenditure of money from the Navy mitigation fund.
Supervisor Tom Torlakson advised that there are a number
of issues to be resolved, such as location of the replacement road,
development of alternative types of transit, coordination with
affected communities, and proper use of the interest earned on the
mitigation fund. He therefore recommended that the matter be
referred to the Transportation Committee for further review.
Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED that the
issue of the Navy mitigation fund is REFERRED to the Transportation
Committee for review and report back to the Board.
cc: Steve Goetz, CDD
Community Development Director
GMEDA I hereby certify that this Is a in*and correct copy of
Public Works Director an action taken end entered on the minutes of the
County Administrator Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: /9,p/
PHIL SATC OR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
ley •Deputy
2 °003
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: HARVEY E . BRAGDON
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: May 21, 1991
SUBJECT: NAVY MITIGATION MONIES
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 . APPROVE the attached Navy Mitigation Monies Expenditure Plan.
2 . DIRECT the Auditor-Controller to place the interest generated
from this account starting in January 1991 and all subsequent
years into the Navy Mitigation Funds special account.
3 . DIRECT the Public Works and Community Development Departments
to continue to work with the City of Concord on the
implementation of a east-west road connection paralleling
State Route 4 .
FISCAL IMPACT
This is a plan of expenditure for monies earmarked for transpor-
tation purposes from the Navy mitigation fund.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
In September of 1989 the Board of Supervisors adopted the Concord
Naval Weapons Station General Plan Amendment and set forth the
procedure for the ultimate vacation of Port Chicago Highway. The
Navy paid the County a 5 million dollar mitigation fee to offset
the impacts of this road closure.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
TION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPE SORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSE TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: ES : ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Orig: Community Development Departmen ATTESTED
cc: Public Works PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Auditor-Controller AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Counsel
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NAVY MITIGATION MONIES
MAY 21, 1991
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BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS - Cont.
The September 28, 1989 Board Order (Attachment A) directed the
establishment of a trust fund for transportation purposes; those
funds were to be administered by the Community Development
Department "and shall be limited to transportation purposes in the
general area of the Concord Naval Weapons station. " That report
further directed the Public Works and Community Development
Departments to initiate studies on the "completion of the collector
road network in the area as outlined in the General Plan
Amendment. "
During those discussions individual supervisors indicated
individual positions that $250, 000 of these monies should be set
aside for rail transit studies and that $900,000 to $1, 000,000
dollars be reserved for trail purposes . While not part of any
official Board action, staff has been utilizing those suggestions
as parameters for utilization of these funds . Since the fund was
established minor expenditures have been funded from this account.
These are $10,000 for the County' s share of the De Anza Trail
Study, $25, 000 for Regional Ril Study under SCS, and $264 ,000
reimbursement for subdivision #7152 (Sea Breeze) pursuant to
previous Board direction.
The County Administrator' s Office has urged that an Expenditure
Plan be prepared prior to commitment of the remainder of these
monies . This is a response to that request.
An additional issue which needs consideration is the interest on
the mitigation funds . Since the money was received in February
1990, approximately $325, 000 has been generated ( $184, 000 for
fiscal 1989-90; and $141, 000 for the first half of fiscal 1990-91 . )
At full value the fund is generating interest of approximately
$70, 000 per quarter. Beginning 1991, this money should be retained
by this separate mitigation fund. It is hoped that the interest
will be sufficient to offset the estimated costs beyond $5 million
dollars and offset some of the increased costs from inflation.
Interest prior to January 1991 has been used to offset initial
administrative costs that include a $29, 000 advance from 0358
budgets and a $5000 advance from 0357 budgets for consultant and
staff time expended on obtaining the funds .
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NAVY MITIGATION MONEY
EXPENDITURE PLAN
This fund was established by the Board of Supervisors to handle the
mitigation monies received from the U.S. Navy in exchange for the
closure of portions of Port Chicago. Highway in the Concord and West
Pittsburg area. The closure of this road will eliminate an important
.bypass facility to State Route 4 between Central and 'Eastern Contra
.Costa County. The mitigation amount originally funded is $5, 000, 000 .
Interest payments will increase the value of _ this account and should
generate sufficient additional funds to help pay for the projects and
expenses described below.
In order to be eligible for funding from this account the project must
be transportation related and must provide mitigation to the closure of
Port Chicago Highway.
This expenditure plan reflects the money already spent from the Navy
Mitigation fund, the future projects considered for funding, and the
procedures to be utilized to determine project eligibility.
PROCEDURE FOR FUNDING
All projects proposed for funding from this account shall be forwarded
to the Community Development Department for review as to the
appropriateness for utilization of monies from this fund. The request
shall state the relationship of the project to this expenditure plan and
provide estimated costs and a project description. This should be done
early in the conceptual planning process .
Funding recommendations shall be forwarded by Community Development
through the Transportation Committee of the Board of Supervisors to the
Board for action.
Expenditures from the fund shall give priority on facility construction
projects over studies except as identified below. Before charges can be
made against this fund, the project must be authorized according to this
procedure.
The following represents the understanding of the Community Development
and Public Works Departments on what projects are top priority for the
expenditure of funds .
EXPENDED FUNDS
1 . REIMBURSEMENTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR COSTS OF NEGOTIATING
NAVY AGREEMENT: Reimburse department for costs of Consultant and
Staff time. Consultant costs totalled $29 , 000; staff costs,
$5, 000 . Revenue was accrued in fiscal year 1989-90 for
reimbursement to be received in 1990-91 .
Total Costs = $ 34 ,000
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2 . DE ANZA TRAIL STUDY: A private consultant has been hired to design
the De Anza Trail which. begins in Central Contra Costa County and
continues into Eastern Contra Costa County along State Route 4 . In
addition to designing the main trail, the consultant will propose
alternative connections of many feeder trails in the area. This
study was made necessary by the Port Chicago Highway closure since
the De Anza Trail was originally planned to follow this roadway.
The City of Concord, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the
County shared in the $30, 000 cost of this study. This study is
being finalized currently.
Total Estimated Cost = $ 10,000
3 . REIMBURSEMENTS TO SUB 7152 FOR OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS: As specified
in the conditions of approval for Sub 7152, the County will
reimburse the developer for improvements to Evora Road and Mota
Drive. These improvements will improve traffic flow on the Evora
Road corridor which acts a bypass to State Route 4 .
Total Estimated Cost = $ 264,000
Subtotal = $ 308, 000
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS WITHIN TOP PRIORITY
4 . EVORA ROAD EXTENSION: The Concord Naval Weapons Station General
Plan Amendment indicated the need for a replacement collector
roadway connection between east and central County at the western
end of Evora Road. That plan amendment indicated two (2) potential
alignments; one immediately north of State Route 4 and the other
continuing along the Contra Costa Canal connecting into Medburn
Street in the Community of Clyde. The plan amendment further
directed that the Community Development and Public Works
Departments undertake a conceptual design study on these two (2)
alternatives . This has been done and these concepts have been
discussed with the Clyde Community.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both routes . The canal
alignment can be funded almost totally from Navy Mitigation funds,
however, it may have negative impacts on the Community of Clyde and
will require extensive negotiations with the Navy on right-of-way.
The State Route 4 alignment will better serve traffic needs, is
more compatible with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) objectives,
but is about twice the cost of the canal alignment. Discussion
between County and Concord staffs have been initiated to determine
the feasibility of this route across portions of the Concord Golf
Course.
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The ultimate development on the "Lesher property" at the western
terminus of Evora Road may impact the selection of the appropriate
alternative. At this point staff is hesitant to recommend a
preferred alignment until these discussions are completed. It is
recommended that monies from this account be reserved to build this
important subregional connector and that discussions with property
owners and Concord continue unitl a recommendation can be made.
Thus, an eastwest bypass to State Route over the Willow Pass Grade
will be restored. Additional sources of funding may be required to
fully fund this project.
Estimated Project Cost = $3,930, 000
EIR = $ . 70, 000
Total Estimated Cost = $4 , 000, 000
5 . DE ANZA TRAIL PLUS FEEDER TRAILS: The proposed Delta De Anza Trail
will provide the only Class 1 bike trail between Central and
Eastern Contra Costa County. Phase 1 of the trail begins at the
Walnut Creek Flood Control Channel and continues over the Willow
Pass Grade (parallel to Highway 4 ) into West -Pittsburg. A two-mile
segment of Phase 1 (over the Willow Pass Grade) is proposed to be
built with Navy money.
In addition, many feeder trails are proposed to access this Class
1 trail . This trail will provide non-vehicle access to many parks
and community facilities between Concord and East County. Once the
final cost of the original 2 mile segment is resolved, allocations
to other trails segments can be initiated.
Total Estimated Cost = $1,000,000
6 . COMMUTER RAIL STUDIES: This project will promote the development
of alternative modes of transit in Contra Costa County. Included
in this analysis will be the extension of a commuter trail between
Eastern and Central Contra Costa County.
On March 5, 1991 at the request of the Public Works Director, the
Board approved a contract with Schiermeyer Consulting Services
(SCS) to assist the County in identifying the type and variety of
fixed guideway transit choices available to the County. The cost
is $25, 000 and this fund will finance this study. A second study
for $20, 000 for a Calrail Consulting Services Agreement for
Intercity Rail Evaluation Services is proposed to be funded from
this account. Community Development and the Transportation
Committee of the Board have approved this request and it will be
before the Board soon for approval . Other projects shall be
applied for as outlined in this plan.
SCS Contract = $ 25,000
Intercity Rail
Evaluation Study = $ 20,000
Other Rail Studies = $ 205,000
Total Estimated Cost = $ 250, 000
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7 . ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS : This item allows staff of the relevant
County Departments to charge back costs for time actually spent in
administration of this account or projects developed under this
. account. Those changes will be directed back to specific projects
authorized under this fund and are .subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director.
Total Estimated Cost - Unknown
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SUMMARY OF COSTS
FUND: ( $5,000, 000)
EXPENDED:
be Anza Trail Study = $ 10,000
Sea Breeze Adjustments = $ . 264,000
SCS Rail Study = $ 25,000
Total = $ 299 , 000
PRIORITY:
Evora Road Extension = $4 , 000, 000
De Anza Trail Improvements = $1, 000,000
Commuter Rail Study (Calrail) _ $ 20,000
Other Rail Studies $ 205, 000
Subtotal = $5,225, 000
Total Proposed Expenditure of Fund = $5 ,524 ,000
ALTERNATE PROPOSALS :
INTEREST: ( $70, 000 per quarter)
Expended
Navy Negotiated Costs = $ 34 ,000
Administration Reimbursement = $291, 000
Committed
Proposed to offset costs of top priority .items = $570, 000
ESTIMATED FUND AMOUNT
Starting balance = $5,000, 000
Committed = $ 333, 000
Estimated interest is $70, 000/quarter until fund balance is drawn down
(difference to be offset by interest and other funding sources . )
Expenditure of interest must be determined by quarter. Currently,
interest through 1990 has been appropriated to cover administrative
costs .
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ATTACHMENT A
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"0: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
?ROM: Harvey E. Bragdon Contra
Director of Community Development
Costa
)ATE: September 28, 1989 County
-UBJECT: Concord Naval Weapons Station
SPECIFIC REQUEST S) OR RECOMMENLATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt Resolution 89/652 approving the amendment to the
County General Plan as described in the staff report except as
modified in the September .12, 1989 Board Order on this subject
and instructing that it be included into one of our combined
plan amendments for 1989.
2.. Ado.Pt Resolution 89/655 approving the vacations of
portions of Waterfront Road, Port Chicago Highway andall of
Main Street. Such vacation shall not be effective until the
terms. and conditions of the MOU are met.
3. Approve the CEQA findings on this project which are Attachment
A to the resolution approving the General Plan Amendment.
4.. Authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign appropriate
documents for the transferal of all real estate interests
including, but not limited to the lease (Attachment A. ) , quit
claim deed, and any other documents necessary to complete the
terms of the MOU.
5. Authorize the County Administrator and the Director of Office
of Emergency Services to sign a long-term access agreement
with the Concord Naval Weapons Station. (Attachment B . )
CONTINUEDtON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNA
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDAT OF COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER .
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 3. 1989 APPROVED AS RECOMME2WED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES:I , III , IV,_V NOES: II ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS. ON THE DATE SHOWN.
cc: Community Development ATTESTED October 3, 1989
CAO PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
Auditor-Controller THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County Counsel CO NISTRATOR
Public Works
Concord Naval Weapons Station BY , DEPUTY
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6. Establish a trust fund for transportation purposes for deposit
of the $5 million in mitigation funds. Those monies shall be
administered by the Community Development Department and. shall
be limited to transportation purposes in the general area of
the Concord Naval Weapons Station.
7. Reaffirm all additional, recommendations found in the staff
report and as outlined on the September 1 1989 Board Order on
this item.
8. Direct the Community Development and Public Works Department
to initiate studies on determining the appropriate road
alignments for completion of the collector road network in the
area as outlined- in the General Plan Amendment.
9. Formally request the California Highway Patrol to continue law
enforcement during the interim period and during periods of
public use during emergencies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The. closure of these roads will reduce the County maintenance costs
(after approximately 5 years) . The County shall receive $5 million
in mitigation funds for transportation purposes.
BACKGROUND JUSTIFICATION
On September 12, 1989, the Board indicated its intent to adopt the
Concord Naval Weapons Station General Plan Amendment and associated
vacations, with minor versions to the staff proposal. Recommen-
dations 1 and 2 follow through on that direction.
Recommendation. 3 deals with proposed CEQA findings which have been
prepared by the Navy and County staff consistent with Board
indicated direction. The short-term lease has been developed under
the direction of Bill Gray, our consultant, to handle the 5 year
interim period after vacation when the .County wishes to keep the
road open to the public. A committee from the Community Develop-
ment Department, County Counsel's Office, the Navy and Bill Gray
worked out this lease:
The long-term agreement has been developed based on a meeting
sponsored by the Office of Emergency Services. In attendance were
County ,, staff along with public protection agencies serving the
area. With the transfer of funds to the County, a trust fund needs
to be established to handle disbursement of the monies. Adminis-
tration of the trust fund will' be handled by the Community Develop-
ment Department with uses limited to transportation purposes in the
general area.
The closure of these roads will trigger the need for the County to
proceed on subsequent implementation measures which can be resolved
via recommendations 7, 8, and 9.
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APPENDIX A
INTERCITY RAIL EVALUATION SERVICES
SCOPE OF WORK:
. TASK I. The consultant shall provide reporting. services related
to rail transportation 'matters concerning. Contra Costa
County. These services are , but not limited to :
A. .Monitor and advise .on various plans and proposals for
intercity passenger ( and/or freight ) rail projects
that affect Contra Costa County. Some examples are :
1 . The Auburn/Sacramento to San Jose Intercity Rail
Corridor Upgrade Proposal (ACR 132 ) ,
2 . The Alameda/Contra Costa Rail Consolidation Study,
3 . The .Los .Angeles/San Francisco Bay _Area/Sacramento
High Speed Rail Corridor Proposal , and
4 . The San Joaquin Rail Corridor Project.
B. Monitor and advise on various plans and proposals for
intercity passenger ( and/or freight) rail projects
that indirectly affect Contra Costa County.. Some
examples are :
_1 - The Dumbarton Bridge Proposal ,
2 . The Santa Clara County Rail Plan,
.3 . The Caltrain Project, and .
4 . The Marin/Sonoma Rail Project.
C. Monitor and advise on various ."plans and proposals for
intercity passenger (and/or freight) rail projects at
the federal , state , and regional level ." Some
examples are:
1 . The Department of Transportation Programs ,
2 . The California Transportation Commission,
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Point Richmond, CA 94801
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3 . Amtrak Services,
4 . Southern California Rail Projects , and
5 . Altamont Pass Rail Service Between San Joaquin and
Alameda Counties.
D. Monitor and advise on funding and procurement
procedures available to Contra Costa County for
intercity rail and multi--modal transfer center
projects . Some of these funding sources are:
1 . Propositions 108,111 and 116 ,
2 . State Transit Capital Improvement (TCI ) Programs ,
3 . State Transportation Planning and Development
(TP&D) Funds,
4 . Federal Railway Admin:istration ( FRA) ,
5 . ,Federal Highway Trust Fund, and
6 . Urban Mass Transportation Authority (UMTA) .
Product: Monthly Working Paper.
TASK II. Evaluate and advise on rail related matters as directed
by the county.
Product: Technical and policy assistance as required.
Contractor's scope of ,work shall be subject to periodic review
: and adjustment by the Public Works Department Contract Manager,
as deemed necessary.
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APPENDIX B
CONSULTANTS EXPENSES AND TASK COST
Monthly
Task Cost
I . The consultant -shall provide reporting $1 , 500
services related to rail transportation
matters concerning Contra Costa County.
For professional services relating .to Task I we charge a monthly
retainer fee schedule.
Hourly
Task Cost
II . Evaluate and advise on rail related $100
matters as directed by the County.
For professional services relating to Task II we charge a fee of . $100
per hour not to exceed a maximum expenditure of $2000 for the 12 month
period of the contract.
We also charge for out-of-pocket expenses, such as postage,' telephone,
photocopies and travel . Mileage for business travel will be charged at
the rate of twenty-six cents per mile. Other travel and actual job
expenses incurred will be charged at actual cost.
Time actually. spent on work will be charged to the nearest quarter-
hour. No administrative charges will be added to project expenses .
Consulting fees and expenses for the entire twelve ( 12 ) month project
will not exceed $20 , 000 .
Consultants shall make every effort to minimize time and expenses
.without sacrificing quality and completeness of the services rendered.
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