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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (with respect to Q - •' Costa
Housing Authority actions) 6 s County
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FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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DATE: May 4 , 1994
SUBJECT: The Environmental Impact Report, the Proposed Homeless Shelter General
Plan Amendment, Administrative Policy, North Concord Homeless Shelter,
and Housing Authority Administrative Office and Warehouse (File #GPA
3-93-CO)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report .,for the project
comprised of the Homeless Shelter General Plan Amendment, the
North Concord Homeless Shelter, and the Housing Authority
Administrative Office and Warehouse.
2 . Approve the General Plan Amendment attached as Exhibit A
(modified by the Board of Supervisors) as part of the
consolidated General Plan Amendment adoption action. (Res. No. 94/269)
3 . Adopt the Findings contained in Exhibit B.
4 . Approve and Authorize the establishment of a permanent County-
- ' -. operated Homeless Shelter at #2047 Arnold Industrial Way.
5. Direct staff to initiate an application with the Central
Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) to extend transit
service to the North Concord Homeless Shelter including
provision of a bus-stop along the shelter frontage.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGN f,
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDAT RD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON Mao 10, 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact:Robert Drake - 646-2091
Orig: Community Development Department ATTESTED May 10, 1994
cc: Housing Authority PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
Social Service Department THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
General Services Dept. - Lease Mgmt. A COUN ADMINISTRATOR
County Counsel
BY , DEPUTY
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6 . Approve and Authorize the establishment of an administrative
office and warehouse at #2099 Arnold Industrial Way in the
North Concord area for the County homeless program staff and
Housing Authority housing programs staff.
7 . Direct the Community Development Department to file a Notice
of Determination with the County Clerk.
8 . Direct the Community Development Department to provide
distribution of the approved General Plan Amendment as
follows:
A. One copy to the Clerk of the Board within one working day
of the final Board approval.
B. Distribute copies to all public entities identified under
565357 (a) of the Government Code including all cities
within the County and the Mayors Conference.
FISCAL IMPACT
The operating cost of the North Concord Homeless Shelter is $48 , 000
per month and the lease cost is $8 , 050 per month. Program
operation is paid for by a combination of the General Fund and
other local, state, and federal resources.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On April 26, 1994 the Board of Supervisors conducted a hearing.
After taking testimony and closing the hearing, the Board voted its
intent (4-1, Bishop dissenting) to adopt the GPA (modified
consistent with most of the recommendations of the County Planing
Commission) , and to approve the establishment of the North Concord
Homeless Shelter and Administrative Office/Warehouse.
Concurrently, the matter was continued to May 10, 1994 to allow for
the preparation of proposed findings, the preparation of a proposed
administrative policy concerning the establishment of County-
operated homeless shelters in incorporated areas, and for final
Board action.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this order on �by 10- 1()() by the foiiowing vote:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None RESOLUTION NO. 94/269
SUBJECT:
In the Matter. of the
Homeless Shelter
General Plan Amendment #3-93-CO
The Board of supervisors of contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
There is filed with this Board and its Clerk a copy of Resolution
No. 16-1994 adopted by the contra Costa County Planning
Commission concerning a General Plan Amendment (#3-93-CO) . The
General Plan Amendment will allow County-operated homeless
shelters as an allowable use in most land-use designations, when
the Board of Supervisors is satisfied that seven criteria are
met.
On April 26, 1994 , the Board held a hearing concerning the
General Plan Amendment. Notice of said hearing was duly given in
the manner required by law. The Board, at the hearing, called
for testimony of all persons interested in this matter.
After taking testimony, the Board closed the hearing; voted its
intent to adopt the General Plan Amendment as modified; directed
staff to prepare findings; and continued the matter to May 10,
1994 for final decision.
On May 10, 1994, the Board APPROVED the Homeless Shelter General
Plan Amendment as part of the consolidated general plan amendment
adopted action, pursuant to State Planning Law.
The County served as lead agency on this project. On May 10,
1994 , the Board certified the Final Environmental Impact Report
for the project comprised of the Homeless Shelter General Plan
Amendment, the North Concord Homeless Shelter, and the Housing
Authority Administrative office and Warehouse, adopted findings,
and adopted a mitigation monitoring program.
cc: Community Development Department
County Administrator
Social Service Department
Housing Authority
General Services Department I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
.County Counsel copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date shown.
ATTESTED: —
PHLL BAT Lb-K Clerk of the Board
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FILE #GPA 3-93-CO
INTRODUCTION
This is an amendment to the Contra Costa County General Plan
1990-2005. The amendment pertains to text modifications to the
Land Use and Public Facilities/Services Elements of the General
Plan as described by the following discussion.
LAND USE ELEMENT MODIFICATION
Add the following text to the end of page 3-86 of the Land Use
Element:
3. 10 POLICIES FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTERS
INTRODUCTION
Background information on Homelessness is also discussed in
Section 6 . 6 of Chapter 6, the Housing Element. Beginning on
Page 6-61 of the Housing Element of this general plan, and
specifically in Table 6-15 on page 6-62 , non-County homeless
shelters are discussed. The Housing Element discussion does
not apply to County homeless shelters.
The purpose of the following policies is to designate where
County homeless shelters may be established and under what
circumstances. Other policies that address homelessness are
contained in the Public Facilities/Services Element.
3-XXX County homeless shelters may be established in all
general plan land use designations (including
residential , commercial and industrial, mixed use
areas, and other uses) , except for Congregate
Care/Senior Housing, Landfill, and all Open Space
(including Agricultural Lands, Parke and
Recreation, Agricultural Core, Delta Recreation
and Resources, Water, and Watershed) designations.
County homeless shelters may be established within
areas that lie in incorporated or unincorporated
areas.
3-XXX A County homeless shelter may be established as
set forth above, provided that the Board of
Supervisors is satisfied that the shelter:
( 1) has undergone applicable environmental
review;
(2) will furnish residents with sleeping
quarters, food, and access to bathroom
facilities and transportation services if
necessary or advisable while they are housed
at the shelter;
(3) will include appropriate and adequate
security measures and on-site supervision;
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(4) will provide a procedure for the receipt and
consideration of neighbors' concerns;
(5) will benefit the health, safety and welfare
of shelter residents;
(6) will not unduly damage the health, safety,
and welfare of the surrounding community; and
(7) will not prevent the implementation of
General Plan land uses in the vicinity.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/SERVICES ELEMENT MODIFICATION
Insert the following text immediately prior to Section 117 . 15
Other Public Facilities" on Page 7-79 of the Public
Facilities/Services Element and adjust section numbering
accordingly:
7. 15 HOMELESS FACILITIES/SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES AND FACILITIES GOALS
7-XXX To encourage, if possible, the development of
homeless shelters and support services in the
County.
HOMELESS FACILITES/SERVICES POLICIES
7-XXX Proposed developers' projects may be encouraged by
the County to contribute to County homeless
shelters.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
FINDINGS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF THE
HOMELESS SHELTER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
NORTH CONCORD HOMELESS SHELTER, AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE\WAREHOUSE,
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS,
AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
The Board of Supervisors ( "this Board" ) of Contra Costa County,
California ( "County" ) adopts the following findings regarding the
Homeless Shelter General Plan Amendment ( "General Plan
Amendment" ) , the North Concord Homeless Shelter ( "Shelter" ) , and
the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa ( "Housing
Authority" ) Administrative Office and\or Warehouse
( "Office\Warehouse" ) , including a mitigation monitoring program.
The General Plan Amendment, the Shelter, and Office\Warehouse are
three components of one project ( "Project" ) .
This Board adopts the findings regarding the Office\Warehouse in
its capacity as the Board of Commissioners .
The matters before this Board are:
1 . the certification of the Final Environmental
Impact Report ( "EIR" ) for the Project;
2 . the adoption of the General Plan Amendment,
modified consistent with part of Contra Costa
County Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-1994;
3 . the adoption of findings that this Board is
satisfied that the criteria set forth in the
General Plan Amendment have been met as to the
establishment of the Shelter;
4 . the approval of the permanent establishment of the
Shelter at 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, in the
North Concord area;
5 . the direction to staff to apply before the Central
Contra Costa Transit Authority ( "CCCTA" ) to extend
transit service to the Shelter, including a bus
stop along Arnold Industrial Way near the Shelter;
and
6 . the approval of the permanent establishment of the
Office\Warehouse at 2099 Arnold Industrial Way, in
the North Concord area.
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I . INTRODUCTION
A. The Project
The Project has three components : the General Plan Amendment,
the Shelter, and the Office\Warehouse.
1 . The General Plan Amendment
The General Plan Amendment (County File no. 3-1993-CO) will allow
County-operated homeless shelters as an allowable use in most
land use designations, when this Board is satisfied that seven
criteria are met. The only land use designations in which a
County-operated homeless shelter will not be allowed are
Congregate Care\Senior Housing, Landfill, and all Open Space
designations . An objective of the General Plan Amendment is to
facilitate the County' s establishment of homeless shelters within
the County after consideration of the interests of homeless
persons and the surrounding community. Another objective is to
further the public health, safety, and welfare.
2 . The Shelter
The Shelter is at 2047 Arnold Industrial Way, in the North
Concord area, north of the State Highway 4 and State Highway 242
interchange. The Shelter is in an industrial\office building
situated on 1 . 26 acres . Approximately 15, 000 square feet of the
building will be used by the Shelter, while approximately 8, 800
square feet of the building will be used by another entity. The
site for the Shelter is designated Light Industrial in the County
General Plan.
The Shelter will accommodate up to 60 single adult men and women,
with a capacity of up to 100 adults in the winter months
( including a broader period than the traditional three-month
winter) . An objective of the Shelter is to help residents obtain
self-sufficient lifestyles . The Shelter will provide residents
beds to sleep in, food, access to bathroom facilities, access to
transportation services, and help in seeking employment,
training, medical services, and other support services .
3 . The Office\Warehouse
The Office\Warehouse is at 2099 Arnold Industrial Way, across the
street from the Shelter. A warehouse of approximately 11,000
square feet and an office of approximately 2 , 100 square feet will
be used by the Office\Warehouse. The building in which the
Office\Warehouse will be located consists of approximately 21,200
square feet on 1 . 38 acres . This site is designated Light
Industrial in the County General Plan.
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Staff from the Housing Authority and the County will use the
Office\Warehouse to administer the County homeless program and
other housing program operations of the Housing Authority. No
homeless client services will be provided at 2099 Arnold
Industrial Way.
B. History
On November 19, 1991, the County declared an emergency under the
California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA" ) concerning the
provision of housing to homeless single adults at 2047 Arnold
Industrial Way during the 1991-92 winter months . The County' s
actions were challenged in the Superior Court. (See the papers
on file in Memory Gardens, Inc. v. County, et al . , Contra Costa
County Superior Court, Consolidated Action No. C91-05617 . ) On
December 19 , 1991, the Court upheld the County' s declaration of
an emergency and authorized the operation of the homeless shelter
through March 1992 .
In February 1992, the County issued a notice of intention to
adopt a negative declaration for the homeless shelter, and public
comments were received. On March 31, 1992 , the Court allowed the
County to continue the operation of the shelter through April
1992 . On April 27, 1992, the Court, upon the stipulation of the
parties to the lawsuit, allowed the County to continue the
operation of the shelter through May 1992 .
On May 19, 1992, this Board adopted a negative declaration of
environmental significance for the Shelter. The County leased
the shelter property from the Moran Family Trust. In December
1992, the Court ruled that the negative declaration of
environmental significance did not meet CEQA, and that the
Shelter was inconsistent with the County General Plan. The Court
allowed the homeless shelter to stay open while the County
addressed the need for an EIR and General Plan amendment.
Pursuant to Court order, the shelter closed on August 1, 1993 .
However, on October 20, 1993, the Court ordered that the shelter
could reopen. On November 17 , 1993, the shelter reopened and has
been in operation since then.
C. The EIR
The County prepared an initial study dated February 5, 1993 for
the Project. The initial study is included in the EIR as
Appendix C. The initial study said that the Project potentially
could have significant environmental impacts . On February 5,
1993, a notice of preparation of an EIR for the Project was
issued by the County Community Development Department.
On January 4, 1994, the draft EIR was circulated for public
review and comment. The period for written comments on the draft
EIR ended on February 18, 1994 . On January 19 , 1994, the County
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Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on the EIR. On March
30, 1994, the County issued the Response to Comments document
concerning comments received about the draft EIR.
For purposes of these findings, the EIR for the Project consists
of the draft EIR and its appendices, the final EIR, the Response
to Comments document, and documents referenced in the EIR.
D. The General Plan Amendment
In January 1993, this Board authorized a review of the County
General Plan to provide for the establishment of County-operated
homeless shelters .
The draft EIR included review of the proposed General Plan
Amendment. Such a review consisted of a program EIR.
Accordingly, upon identification of possible homeless shelter
sites, such projects would be subject to project-level
environmental reviews .
On April 5, 1994, the Contra Costa County Planning Commission
( "Planning Commission" ) held a public hearing on the proposed
General Plan Amendment. The Planning Commission recommended to
this Board that the General Plan Amendment be modified as
follows :
1 . that the County' s establishment of County-operated
homeless shelters in incorporated areas be subject to
applicable city policies and regulations;
2 . that transportation services be required for shelter
residents "if necessary or advisable" ;
3 . that security measures and on-site supervision at
County-operated homeless shelters be "appropriate and
adequate"; and
4 . that Single Family Residential land use designations
should not be excluded in determining sites for County-
operated homeless shelters .
See Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-1994 .
On April 26, 1994, this Board expressed its intent to approve the
General Plan Amendment as recommended to be modified by the
Planning Commission, except this Board did not approve the
recommendation set forth as no. 1 in the preceding paragraph.
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II . DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORD
For purposes of CEQA and these findings, the record before this
Board relating to the Project includes, without limitation, the
following:
1 . the EIR, including the Responses to Comments document;
2 . all documentary and oral evidence received and reviewed
at public hearings relating to the Project and the EIR;
3 . all staff reports, recommendations, and documents
presented to this Board regarding the Project and the
EIR;
4 . all resolutions and recommendations by the Planning
Commission regarding the General Plan Amendment;
5 . the County General Plan; and
6 . all matters of common knowledge to this Board.
III . CERTIFICATION OF EIR
This Board finds that:
1 . the EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA;
2 . the EIR was presented to this Board and that this Board
reviewed and considered the information contained in
the EIR before approving the Project; and
3 . the EIR reflects the independent judgment of this
Board.
IV. FINDINGS REGARDING INSIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
A. Land Use and Planning Policies
1 . Office\Warehouse
a. Facts
According to the EIR (at page 3 . 18) , the Office\Warehouse is not
inconsistent with the County General Plan' s land use designation
of Light Industrial . The site for the Office\Warehouse is
designated Light Industrial . This land use designation allows
for warehousing and storage, along with accompanying office use.
The Office\Warehouse will not create a potential significant land
use and planning impact (page 3 . 18) .
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b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding the
Office\Warehouse and land use and planning policies .
B. Traffic Safety
a. Facts
The EIR concludes that the Shelter and Office\Warehouse will not
create a potential significant traffic safety impact (pages 3 . 32
and 3 . 34 ) . A potential significant impact will not be created
because, among other facts and reasons set forth in the EIR,
pedestrian crossings between the Shelter and the Office\Warehouse
will not exceed approximately 40 per week, large semi-trucks or
trailers are not at the Shelter regularly, and sight distances on
Arnold Industrial Way are sufficient to allow safe traffic
conditions (pages 3 . 19-3 .26, 3 . 32 , and 3 . 34 ) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding traffic safety.
C. Parking Demand
a. Facts
The EIR concludes that the Shelter and Office\Warehouse will not
create a potential significant parking demand impact (page 3 . 35) .
A potential significant impact will not be created because, among
other facts and reasons set forth in the EIR, the Shelter and
Office\Warehouse have an adequate number of parking spaces
available on their sites and on the frontages of Arnold
Industrial Way to accommodate the parking demand (pages 3 .26-
3 .29 , and 3 . 35) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding parking demand.
D. Transit Service
a. Facts
The EIR concludes that the Shelter will not create a potential
significant transit service impact (pages 3 . 35-3 . 36 ) . There will
not be a potential significant impact because the Shelter
includes the provision of van service to transport residents,
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there is a CCCTA bus stop available to residents approximately
one-half mile east of the Shelter, and some residents have
automobiles (pages 3 . 30-3 . 32, and 3 ..35-3 . 36 ) .
Although the EIR concludes that there is not a significant impact
regarding transit service, the EIR discusses the desirability of
establishing a bus stop on the northwest side of Arnold
Industrial Way in front of the Shelter (page 3 . 36) . The
establishment of a bus stop would require the modification of
CCCTA Route 100 and the approval of the CCCTA Board of Directors,
which could take between one and twelve months (page 3 . 36 ) . The
establishment of the bus stop would also require the granting of
an encroachment permit by the County Public Works Department,
which would be a ministerial action (page 3 . 36 ) . A curb-cut for
access by handicapped persons is encouraged. The establishment
of the bus stop would not bring the number of parking spaces
available on Arnold Industrial Way below the amount needed for
the Shelter (page 3 . 36 )
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding transit service.
Nevertheless, based on the discussion in the EIR, this Board
finds that it would be desirable to have a bus stop on Arnold
Industrial Way in front of the Shelter. Accordingly, the Housing
Authority, on behalf of the County, is directed to apply to the
CCCTA for the establishment of the bus stop. Moreover, the
Public Works Department is directed to grant an encroachment
permit as required. The Community Development Department is also
directed to pursue a curb-cut at the bus stop, if necessary.
E. Air Quality: Carbon Monoxide
a. Facts
The EIR discusses air quality on pages 3 . 37 through 3 .47 .
According to the EIR, the levels of carbon monoxide at the
Shelter and the Office\Warehouse are below State of California
and federal standards (page 3 .46) . The EIR concludes that there
will not be a potentially significant impact regarding carbon
monoxide and air quality (page 3 .46 ) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding carbon monoxide
and air quality.
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F. Ambient Air Quality
a. Facts
The EIR discusses air quality on pages 3 . 37 through 3 . 47 . The
EIR concludes that there are no significant air quality impacts
regarding the Shelter and Office\Warehouse (pages 3 .46-3 .47 ) . A
potential significant impact will not be created because of the
following, among other facts and reasons set forth in the EIR:
anticipated increases in applicable air quality standards and
emission controls; the gradual decrease of use of older cars that
do not meet modern emission standards; and the emission standards
imposed by permits issued to industries in the North Concord area
are intended to provide safe air quality standards (pages 3 .47-
3 .47 ) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding ambient air
quality.
G. Noise: Shelter and Office\Warehouse
a. Facts
The EIR discusses noise on pages 3 .48 through 3 .56 . The EIR
concludes that there are no significant noise impacts regarding
the Shelter and the Office\Warehouse (pages 3 .54-3 .56 ) . A
potential significant impact will not be created because, among
other facts and reasons set forth in the EIR, the noise levels at
the Shelter (including the passive recreation area at the
northeast corner of the site) and the Office\Warehouse were found
to be within County General Plan and State standards (pages 3 .53-
3 .56 ) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding noise at the
Shelter or the Office\Warehouse.
H. Noise: Shelter-Generated Noise
a. Facts
The EIR discusses noise on pages 3 .48 through 3 . 56 . The EIR
concludes that there are no significant impacts regarding
Shelter-generated noise (page 3 .56 ) . A potential significant
impact will not be created because, among other facts and reasons
set forth in the EIR, the house rules for the Shelter (Appendix G
to the EIR) generally require residents to stay inside and no
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radios are allowed (page 3 . 56 ) .
b. Finding
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding Shelter-
generated noise.
I . Risk of Upset: Safety
a. Facts
The EIR discusses the risk of upset with respect to industrial
and other uses in the North Concord area on pages 3 .57 through
3 . 65 . The EIR concludes that there are no significant impacts
regarding the risk of upset and the safety of persons at the
Shelter and Office\Warehouse (pages 3 . 64-3 . 65) . A potential
significant impact will not be created because, among other facts
and reasons set forth in the EIR, the Shelter and
Office\Warehouse are a sufficient distance from Buchanan Field
airport, the closest above-ground petroleum storage tank, and the
nearest abandoned petroleum well . In addition, pipelines are
designed to safely convey gas and\or liquids (pages 3 . 57-3 . 58,
and 3 . 64-3 . 65) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding risk of upset
with respect to industrial and other uses in the North Concord
area.
J. Risk of Upset: Hazardous and Toxic Materials
a. Facts
The EIR discusses the risk of upset with respect to exposure to
hazardous and toxic materials on pages 3 . 58 through 3 . 65 . The
EIR concludes that there is no significant impact regarding the
risk of upset and the safety of persons at the Shelter and
Office\Warehouse (pages 3 .58-3 . 65) . A potential significant
impact will not be created because, among other facts and reasons
set forth in the EIR, hazardous material operations in the North
Concord area are regulated and monitored, and tests showed that
mercury and lead levels did not pose a significant health hazard
(pages 3 . 58-3 . 65) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding risk of upset
with respect to exposure to hazardous and toxic materials .
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K. Public Services
a. Facts
The EIR discusses public services on pages 3 . 66 through 3 . 68 .
The EIR concludes that there is no significant impact regarding
the use of public services (pages 3 . 67-3 . 68) . A potential
significant impact will not be created because, among other facts
and reasons set forth in the EIR, the Shelter and
Office\Warehouse will not create an extraordinary demand for
police, fire, or sanitary sewer services (pages 3 . 66-3 . 68) .
b. Findings
This Board finds that, based on the facts and conclusions in the
EIR, there is not a significant impact regarding the use of
public services .
V. FINDINGS REGARDING POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT WILL
BE MITIGATED
A. Land Use and Planning Policies
1 . General Plan Amendment
a. Facts
According to the EIR (at pages 3 . 16-3 . 17) , a potentially
significant land use and planning impact concerns the General
Plan Amendment ' s consistency and compatibility with General Plan
policies . To mitigate this potentially significant impact, the
EIR identifies (at pages 3 . 16-3 . 17 ) the following that are
incorporated into the General Plan Amendment: the requirement
that this Board must be satisfied that certain criteria are met
before a County-operated homeless shelter will be established;
and the listing of certain land use designations where County-
operated homeless shelters will not be established. Among the
criteria that this Board must be satisfied are met are that the
proposed homeless shelter will not unduly damage the health,
safety, and welfare of the surrounding community, and will not
prevent the implementation of General Plan land uses in the
vicinity. (See Appendix B to the EIR. ) The General Plan
Amendment has been modified to exclude the establishment of a
County-operated homeless shelter in all Open Space land use
designations . (See the Response to Comments document. ) The EIR
for the General Plan Amendment is a program EIR.
The EIR concludes that this impact would be mitigated to a level
of insignificance (page 3 . 17 ) .
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b. Findings
This Board finds that the recommended mitigation measures are
adopted and will mitigate the impact discussed above to a level
of insignificance. This impact will be mitigated to a level of
insignificance because of the following: the General Plan
Amendment requires that this Board be satisfied that criteria be
met before a County-operated homeless shelter is established;
certain land use designations have been excluded from the
establishment of County-operated shelters; and the EIR for the
General Plan Amendment is a program EIR. Accordingly, before a
specific County-operated homeless shelter is established, it will
be subject to environmental review and a review by this Board of,
among other things, the effect of the proposed shelter on the
health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding community, and
whether the proposed shelter prevents the implementation of
General Plan land uses in the vicinity.
2 . Shelter
a. Facts
The EIR (at pages 3 . 17-3 . 18) identifies the concerns of some
nearby property owners that the Shelter is a land use
inconsistent with adjoining land uses as a potentially
significant environmental impact. However, most of these
concerns relate only to social and economic impacts of the
Shelter. (Social and economic impacts are not environmental
impacts . See §15131 of the CEQA Guidelines . ) The EIR concludes
(at page 3 . 18) that the potentially significant impact is
mitigated by the following which are incorporated into the
Shelter: the Shelter rules and regulations for Shelter residents
(see appendices G and C to the EIR) ; and the physical
improvements that have been made at the shelter facility to
ensure that residents do not disturb neighbors .
b. Findings
This Board finds that the recommended mitigation measures are
adopted and will mitigate the impact discussed above to a level
of insignificance. This impact will be mitigated to a level of
insignificance because the Shelter rules and regulations, along
with the physical improvements that have been made at the
facility, will minimize contacts between residents of the Shelter
and nearby property owners and businesses . The Shelter will not
admit drop-ins . Admission to the Shelter is by referral only.
Shelter activities are primarily restricted to inside the
facility or in the outside passive recreation area. No loitering
in front of the Shelter or along Arnold Industrial Way is
allowed. Permission must be obtained before residents may visit
the adjoining cemetery. Residents of the Shelter are required to
follow rules that prohibit misconduct.
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VI . FINDINGS REGARDING ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
The EIR evaluates and compares many alternatives to the Project,
including the No Project Alternative, General Plan Amendment-Only
Alternative, Shelter-Only Alternative, Winter Shelter-Only
Alternative, and alternative site locations .
This Board finds that the EIR sets forth a reasonable range of
alternatives to the Project to foster informed decision making
and informed public participation and to permit a reasoned
choice. This Board finds that the alternatives are adequately
discussed and evaluated in the EIR. This Board adopts the
findings set forth below regarding these alternatives .
A. No Project Alternative
This alternative assumes that there would be no General Plan
Amendment, Shelter, and Office\Warehouse. This Board finds that
this alternative is infeasible and rejects this alternative for
the following reasons :
1 . Providing shelter to homeless adults is an
important social objective. Accordingly, the
social benefit of providing shelter for homeless
adults outweighs the insignificant environmental
cost of the General Plan Amendment and Shelter.
2 . A benefit of the General Plan Amendment is that it
facilitates the establishment of County-operated
homeless shelters . This benefit will be foregone
if the No Project Alternative is adopted.
3 . A benefit of the Shelter is that it provides
shelter to 60 homeless adults, with a capacity for
100 homeless adults during the winter months .
This benefit will be foregone if the No Project
Alternative is adopted.
4 . The Housing Element of the County General Plan
sets forth a goal of addressing the emergency
housing needs of the homeless . This goal will be
thwarted if the No Project Alternative is adopted.
5 . A benefit of the Office\Warehouse is that it
centralizes warehouse and office space regarding
County homeless program and Housing Authority
staff . This benefit will be foregone if the No
Project Alternative is adopted.
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B. General Plan Amendment-Only Alternative
This alternative assumes that there would only be the General
Plan Amendment, and not the Shelter and Office\Warehouse. This
Board finds that this alternative is infeasible and rejects this
alternative for the following reasons :
1 . A benefit of the Shelter is that it provides
shelter to 60 homeless adults, with a capacity for
100 homeless adults during the winter months .
This benefit will be foregone for an uncertain
period if the General Plan Amendment-Only
Alternative is adopted.
2 . A benefit of the Office\Warehouse is that it
centralizes warehouse and office space regarding
County homeless program and Housing Authority
staff . This benefit will be foregone if the
General Plan Amendment-Only Alternative is
adopted.
3 . The Housing Element of the County General Plan
sets forth a goal of addressing the emergency
housing needs of the homeless . This goal will be
thwarted if the General Plan Amendment-Only
Alternative is adopted.
4 . Providing shelter to homeless adults is an
important social objective. Since the Shelter
does not involve significant environmental
impacts, the above benefits and social objective
of the Shelter outweigh the insignificant
environmental cost of the Shelter.
C. Shelter-Only Alternative
This alternative assumes that there would only be the Shelter and
General Plan Amendment, and not the Office\Warehouse. The draft
EIR identified this alternative as the environmentally superior
alternative. This Board finds that this alternative is
infeasible and rejects this alternative for the following
reasons :
1 . A benefit of the Office\Warehouse is that it
centralizes warehouse and office space regarding
County homeless program and Housing Authority
staff. This benefit will be foregone if the
Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted. Staff would
be scattered throughout the central county.
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2 . Benefits of the Office\Warehouse are that it
provides a use related in part to the Shelter
across the street and places and centralizes staff
involved in County homeless programs near the
Shelter. These benefits will be foregone if the
Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted.
3 . The Office\Warehouse does not add significant
environmental impacts for the Project.
4 . Since the Office\Warehouse does not involve
significant environmental impacts, the above
benefits of the Office\Warehouse outweigh the
insignificant environmental cost of the
Office\Warehouse.
D. Winter Shelter-Only Alternative
This alternative assumes that there would only be the Shelter and
General Plan Amendment, and the Shelter would only operate in
winter months . This alternative would not involve the
Office\Warehouse. This Board finds that this alternative is
infeasible and rejects this alternative for the following
reasons :
1 . A benefit of the Shelter is that it helps
residents of the Shelter obtain self-sufficient
lifestyles . Along these lines, the Shelter
provides numerous support services for residents .
This benefit will be significantly reduced if the
Winter Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted, since
time in the shelter would be more limited.
2 . A benefit of the Shelter is that it provides
shelter to homeless adults . This benefit will be
foregone for many months out of the year if the
Winter Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted.
3 . Providing year-round shelter to homeless adults is
an important social objective. Accordingly, this
social benefit outweighs the insignificant
environmental cost of the Shelter.
4 . A benefit of the Office\Warehouse is that it
centralizes warehouse and office space regarding
County homeless program and Housing Authority
staff . This benefit will be foregone if the
Winter Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted. Staff
would be scattered throughout the central county.
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5 . Benefits of the Office\Warehouse are that it
provides a use related in part to the Shelter
across the street and places and centralizes staff
involved in County homeless programs near the
Shelter. These benefits will be foregone if the
Winter Shelter-Only Alternative is adopted.
6 . The Office\Warehouse does not add significant
environmental impacts for the Project.
7 . Since the Office\Warehouse does not involve
significant environmental impacts, the above
benefits of the Office\Warehouse outweigh the
insignificant environmental cost of the
Office\Warehouse.
E. Alternative Sites
The County and the Housing Authority have evaluated at least 23
sites in central and east county for the possible establishment
of a County-operated homeless shelter.
There has been strong, united, and political opposition to the
possible placement of County-operated homeless shelters in
residential areas and in central business area districts .
Accordingly, this Board finds that it is not feasible to place
County-operated homeless shelters in such areas at this time.
This Board incorporates by reference herein the history of such
opposition found in the County' s and this Board' s return and
answer, filed December 6, 1991, in Taxpayers of the Industrial
Community of North Concord v. County, et al . (Contra Costa County
Superior Court no. C91-05617) .
This Board finds that rural areas are infeasible locations for
homeless shelters due to the long distances to services and
employment opportunities .
This Board finds, at this time, that the development of County-
operated homeless shelters on vacant parcels is infeasible
because of the high, prohibitive costs and long amounts of time
involved in such development. Development of homeless shelters
on vacant lots involves designing and constructing the facility,
and therefore involves additional time and costs, including costs
for architectural, engineering, and construction services .
This Board finds that the following alternative sites are a
reasonable range of alternative sites to the Shelter to foster
informed decision making and informed public participation and to
permit a reasoned choice. This Board finds that the alternative
sites are adequately discussed and evaluated in the EIR. This
Board adopts the findings set forth below regarding these
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alternative sites .
1 . 5189 Commercial Circle (Assessor Parcel Number
159-040-082)
This alternative site is a 2 . 88 acre vacant parcel fronting Bates
Avenue in the North Concord area. This Board finds that this
alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for the following
reasons :
1 . The parcel is much larger than the County
needs for a homeless shelter.
2 . Development of homeless shelters on vacant
lots involves designing and constructing the
facility, and therefore involves significant
time and costs, including costs for
architectural, engineering, and construction
services .
3 . This alternative presents a potential
geologic hazard, since it is within an area
of high liquefaction potential .
4 . During development, the provision of shelter
to homeless adults would not occur at the
site.
2 . Developed Land on Corner of Arnold Industrial Way
and Pike Lane (Assessor Parcel No. 159-060-093)
This alternative site is on developed land. This Board finds
that this alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for the
following reasons :
1 . The development of the existing facility into
a homeless shelter involves redesigning and
rehabilitating the facility, and therefore
involves significant time and costs,
including costs for architectural,
engineering, and construction services .
2 . During rehabilitation, the provision of
shelter to homeless adults would not occur at
the site.
3 . Imhoff Drive\Waterbird Way
This alternative site is a vacant parcel owned by the County
directly across the street from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District in the unincorporated area near Martinez . This Board
finds that this alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for
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the following reasons :
1 . This alternative presents a potential
significant impact since this site is in a
flood hazard area.
2 . During the time to develop the alternative
site, the provision of shelter to homeless
adults would not occur at the site.
3 . Development of homeless shelters on vacant
lots involves designing and constructing the
facility, and therefore involves significant
time and costs, including costs for
architectural, engineering, and construction
services .
4 . This alternative site is surrounded by a
residential neighborhood of single family
homes .
5 . This alternative site is not available for a
permanent shelter because the County Animal
Services Department may be required to
relocate to the site.
6 . Close proximity to the sanitary district may
expose shelter residents to very
objectionable odors .
7 . The sanitary district considers this
alternative site as a buffer zone where high
occupancy uses are discouraged.
4 . Muir Road\Glacier Drive, Martinez
This alternative site is County-owned property where operations
of the Sheriff ' s Department and Public Works Department are
located. A new facility would have to be constructed for a
homeless shelter at this site. This Board finds that this
alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for the following
reasons :
1 . The development of the vacant portion of the
parcel into a homeless shelter involves
designing and constructing a new facility,
and therefore involves significant time and
costs, including costs for architectural,
engineering, and construction services .
2 . The long and narrow shape of this alternative
site is not suitable for the construction of
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a homeless shelter.
3 . This alternative site is next to a
residential neighborhood of single family
homes .
4 . The County has certified an EIR for this
site, and the EIR contemplates the
establishment of a civic center.
5 . During development, construction, or
rehabilitation, the provision of shelter to
homeless adults would not occur at the site.
5 . Buchanan Field, Concord
This alternative site is a 578-acre site in the unincorporated
area. The site is the location of an airport. This Board finds
that this alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for the
following reasons :
1 . The County General Plan provides that land
uses at this site should enhance the airport
function of the property. This objective
would not be met by the placement of a
homeless shelter at the site, since the
function of an airport is not consistent with
the function of a shelter.
2 . Land use decisions for this site are guided
by the Buchanan Field Airport Master Plan.
3 . This alternative presents a potential
geologic hazard, since it is within an area
of high liquefaction potential, and presents
a potentially significant impact regarding
noise. Accordingly, the environmental cost
of this alternative site outweighs any
potential benefit.
4 . The development of the vacant portion of the
parcel or an existing facility into a
homeless shelter involves redesigning and
rehabilitating the facility, and therefore
involves significant time and costs,
including costs for architectural,
engineering, and construction services .
5 . During development, construction, or
rehabilitation, the provision of shelter to
homeless adults would not occur at the site.
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6 . Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch
This alternative site is County-owned property and is the
location of a Social Service Department office. This Board finds
that this alternative site is infeasible and rejects it for the
following reasons :
1 . This alternative site is next to a
residential neighborhood of single family
homes .
2 . The development of the vacant portion of the
parcel or an existing facility into a
homeless shelter involves designing,
constructing and rehabilitating a facility,
and therefore involves significant time and
costs, including costs for architectural,
engineering, and construction services .
3 . During development, construction, or
rehabilitation, the provision of shelter to
homeless adults would not occur at the site.
4 . The city of Antioch is not supportive of a
shelter at this site.
F. Analysis of Sites for Central County Homeless
Shelters
This Board adopts and incorporates by reference herein the
"Analysis of Sites for Central County Homeless Shelter, " in
Appendix J of the EIR.
G. The Shelter is Superior to the Alternative Sites
This Board finds that the Shelter is superior to the alternative
sites for the following reasons, among other reasons stated
herein and in the EIR:
1 . No significant environmental impacts will result
from the Shelter.
2 . The Shelter is not opposed by the City of Concord
and is supported by advocates for the homeless .
3 . The Shelter is separated from the nearest
residential neighborhood by State Highway 4 .
4 . The facility at 2047 Arnold Industrial Way is
currently used as a homeless shelter and will only
require some rehabilitation to the facility
(regarding bathrooms, a kitchen, classrooms,
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offices, a residents ' lounge, a dining room, and
storage) . The costs of such rehabilitation are
significantly less than having to construct a
facility on a vacant parcel or rehabilitate a
facility that has not been used for a shelter.
VII . FINDINGS REGARDING MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
This Board is required to adopt a monitoring or reporting program
regarding mitigation measures adopted in connection with these
findings . . The Project must comply with all of the mitigation
measures set forth above in section V. and with all applicable
legal requirements . The Board adopts the following mitigation
monitoring program:
1 . Since the potentially significant impact regarding the
General Plan Amendment and land use and planning
policies is mitigated to a level of insignificance by
matters incorporated into the General Plan Amendment,
the method of monitoring will be the existing
requirement that this Board must approve any changes in
the County General Plan. The Community Development is
directed to inform this Board of this EIR and
monitoring program any time a change in the wording of
the General Plan Amendment is brought before this
Board.
2 . As to the potentially significant impact regarding the
Shelter and land use and planning policies, the
mitigation measures are in place. The mitigation
measures, discussed above in section V. , are the
Shelter rules and regulations, and the physical
improvements that have been made at the Shelter to
ensure that residents do not disturb neighbors . The
Housing Authority is directed to annually report to
this Board that the mitigation measures remain in
place. The first report from the Housing Authority is
due by September 1994 and each September after that.
The documents on which the decision to certify the EIR and
approve the Project are at the Current Planning Division of the
County Community Development Department, at 651 Pine Street,
North Wing, Martinez, California.
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VIII . ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
This Board adopts the General Plan Amendment, modified consistent
with part of Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-1994 . This
Board accepts the following three modifications by the Planning
Commission to the General Plan Amendment:
1 . that the transportation services be required for
shelter residents "if necessary and appropriate";
2 . that security measures and on-site supervision at
County-operated homeless shelters be "appropriate
and adequate"; and
3 . that Single Family .Residential land use
designations should not be excluded in determining
sites for County-operated homeless shelters .
The other recommended modifications suggested by the Planning
Commission are not accepted by this Board. A copy of the General
Plan Amendment adopted by this Board is attached hereto as
Attachment 1 and incorporated by reference herein.
This Board adopts the General Plan Amendment for the following
reasons :
1 . To facilitate the County' s establishment of homeless
shelters within the County after consideration of the
interests of homeless persons and the surrounding
community.
2 . To further the public health, safety, and welfare.
IX. FINDINGS THAT THE CRITERIA OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT ARE SATISFIED WITH RESPECT TO THE SHELTER
This Board finds that it is satisfied that the Shelter complies
with all of the criteria set forth in the Land Use Element of the
General Plan Amendment. This Board makes the following findings :
1 . The Shelter has undergone applicable environmental
review. The EIR for the Shelter has been certified by
this Board as set forth in these findings .
2 . The Shelter will furnish residents with sleeping
quarters, food, and access to bathroom facilities and
transportation services while they are housed at the
Shelter. See the project description on pages 2 . 3
through 2 . 5 of the EIR.
3 . The Shelter will include appropriate and adequate
security measures and on-site supervision. See pages 4
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and 5 of the project description found in Appendix C of
the EIR. The Shelter will have a minimum of two staff
persons at the Shelter at all times . Residents of the
Shelter are required to follow rules that prohibit
misconduct. The Shelter is within a patrol beat
patrolled by the County Sheriff ' s Department.
4 . The Shelter provides a procedure for the receipt and
consideration of neighbors ' concerns . The neighbors of
the Shelter will be invited to participate in a
Community Advisory Committee to monitor the Shelter and
work with staff to resolve any problems that arise.
See page 6 of the project description found in Appendix
C of the EIR.
5 . The Shelter will benefit the health, safety and welfare
of Shelter residents . The Shelter provides beds,
bathroom facilities, food, transportation services, and
many support services to residents . See the project
description on pages 2 . 3 through 2 . 5 of the EIR.
6 . The Shelter will not unduly damage the health, safety,
and welfare of the surrounding community. See the
Shelter house rules and regulations in Appendix G of
the EIR and the project description found in Appendix C
of the EIR. The Shelter will not admit drop-ins .
Admission to the Shelter is by referral only. Shelter
activities are primarily restricted to inside the
facility or in the outside passive recreation area. No
loitering in front of the Shelter or along Arnold
Industrial Way is allowed. Permission must be obtained
before residents may visit the adjoining cemetery.
Residents of the Shelter are required to follow rules
that prohibit misconduct. Residents ' contacts with
neighbors of the Shelter are limited.
7 . The Shelter will not prevent the implementation of the
General Plan uses in the vicinity. The area within
approximately within one-half mile of the Shelter and
north of State Highway 4 is designated Light Industrial
in the County General Plan. The Shelter' s activities
do not prevent the establishment or operations of light
industrial uses in the area. See paragraph no. 6
above.
X. LEASE OF 2047 ARNOLD INDUSTRIAL WAY
Attached hereto as Attachment 2 is the Lease Amendment, dated
December 8, 1992, regarding the County' s lease of 2047 Arnold
Industrial Way. The Lease Amendment was inadvertently not
included in Appendix A to the EIR.
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ATTACHMENT 1
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FILE #GPA 3-93-CO
INTRODUCTION
This is an amendment to the Contra Costa County General Plan,
1990-2005 . The amendment pertains to text modifications to the
Land Use and Public Facilities/Services Elements of the General
Plan as described by the following discussion.
LAND USE ELEMENT MODIFICATION
Add the following text to the end of page 3-86 of the Land Use
Element:
3. 10 POLICIES FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTERS
INTRODUCTION
Background information on Homelessness is also discussed in
Section 6. 6 of Chapter 6, the Housing Element. Beginning on
Page 6-61 of the Housing Element of this general plan, and
specifically in Table 6-15 on page 6-62 , non-County homeless
shelters are discussed. The Housing Element discussion does
not apply to County homeless shelters.
The purpose of the following policies is to designate where
County homeless shelters may be established and under what
circumstances. Other policies that address homelessness are
contained in the Public Facilities/Services Element.
3-XXX County homeless shelters may be established in all
general plan land use designations (including
residential, commercial and industrial , mixed use
areas, and other uses) , except for Congregate
Care/Senior Housing, Landfill , and all Open Space
(including Agricultural Lands, Parks and
Recreation, Agricultural Core, Delta Recreation
and Resources, Water, and Watershed) designations.
County homeless shelters may be established within
areas that lie in incorporated -or unincorporated
areas.
3-XXX A County homeless shelter may be established as
set forth above, provided that the Board of
Supervisors is satisfied that the shelter:
(1) has undergone applicable environmental
review;
(2) will furnish residents with sleeping
quarters, food, and access to bathroom
facilities and transportation services if
necessary or advisable while they are housed
at the shelter;
(3) will include appropriate and adequate
security measures and on-site supervision;
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(4) will provide a procedure for the receipt and
consideration of neighbors' concerns;
(5) will benefit the health, safety and welfare
of shelter residents;
(6) will not unduly damage the health, safety,
and welfare of the surrounding community; and
(7) will not prevent the implementation of
General Plan land uses in the vicinity.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/SERVICES ELEMENT MODIFICATION
Insert the following text immediately prior to Section 117 . 15
Other Public Facilities" on Page 7-79 of the Public
Facilities/Services Element and adjust section numbering
accordingly:
7. 15 HOMELESS FACILITIES/SERVICES
HOMELESS SERVICES AND FACILITIES GOALS
7-XXX To encourage, if possible, the development of
homeless shelters and support services in the
County.
HOMELESS FACILITES/SERVICES POLICIES
7-XXX Proposed developers' projects may be encouraged by
the County to contribute to County homeless
shelters.
FD1:hom2 .gpa
RD
rev. 3/24/94
3/30/94
4/5/94
5/4/94
5/5/94
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ATTACHMENT 2
LEASE AMENDMENT
2047 Arnold industrial Nay, Units "A", "B" and "C"
Concord, California
1. PARTIES: Effective on DEC $ 1992 , the COUNTY OF CONTRA
COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter called
"COUNTY," and the MORAN FAMILY TRUST, hereinafter called "LESSOR," mutually
agree and promise as follows:
2. PURPOSE: The parties desire to amend that tease entered into between
LESSOR and COUNTY, dated May 19, 1992 for 2047 Arnold industrial Nay, Units
"B" and "C", Concord, for the purpose of adding Unit "A" and its fenced and
paved yard on December 1, 1992.
3.- AMENDMENTS: Paragraphs A.3. LEASE OF PREMISES, A.6. RENT, A.l.
EXTENSION, A.12. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, and C.I. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL,
are deleted in their entirety and replaced by the following:
A.3. LEASE OF PREMISES: LESSOR, for and in consideration of the rents,
hereby leases to COUNTY, and COUNTY leases from LESSOR those
certain premises shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a
part hereof and described as follows:
A. Approximately 10,000 square feet of warehouse and office
space, and 10 parking spaces, commonly known as 2047 Arnold
Industrial Hay, Units "B" and "C", Concord, California.
B. Approximately 4,960 square feet of warehouse and office space,
5 parking spaces, and a fenced and paved yard commonly known
as 2047 Arnold Industrial Nay, Unit "A", Concord, California,
shall be added commencing December 1, 1992.
A.6. RENT:
A.`y Base Rental: COUNTY shall pay to LESSOR for the use of said
premises a monthly base rental as follows:
1. FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,500.00)
per month from June 1, 1992 through November 30, 1992.
2. SEVEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($7,000.00) per month
from December 1, 1992 through November 30, 1993.
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3. SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS
(17,350.00) per month from December 1, 1993 through
November 30, 1994.
4. SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
$7,700.00) per month from December 1, 1994 through
November 30, 1995.
5. EIGHT THOUSAND FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,050.00) per
month from December 1, 1995 through November 30, 1996.
B. Monthly Payments: The total monthly rental shall be payable
in advance on the tenth day of each month during the term of
this Lease to:
MORAN FAMILY TRUST
2099 "B" Arnold Industrial Nay
Concord, CA 94520
A.7. EXTENSION: This Lease may, at the option of the COUNTY, be
extended upon the same terms and conditions, except the rental
shall be adjusted as follows:
A. First Option: For a TWO (2) year term, commencing December 1,
1996 and ending November 30, 1998, at a monthly base rental as
follows:
1. EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($8,400.00) per month from December 1, 1996 through
November 30, 1997.
2. EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN 14UNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($8,750.00) per month from December 1, 1997 through
November 30, 1998.
B. Second Option: For a TWO (2) year term, commencing
December 1, 1998 and ending November 30, 2000, at a monthly
base rental as follows:
1. NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($9,100.00)
per month from December 1, 1998 through November 30,
1999.
2. NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/IOO DOLLARS
($9,450.00) per month from December 1, 1999 through
November 30, 2000.
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C. Third Option: For a TWO (2) year term, commencing December 1,
2000 and ending November 30, 2002, at a monthly base rental as
follows:
1. NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($9,800.00) per month from December 1, 2000 through
November 30, 2001.
2. TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($10,150.00) per month from December 1, 2001 through
November 30, 2002.
It is understood and agreed COUNTY shall give LESSOR ninety (90) ,days
prior written notice of its intention to exercise any option to extend this
Lease. However, in the event COUNTY does not give such written notice, its
right to exercise any option before termination of the Lease shall not expire
until fifteen (15) working days after receipt of LESSOR's written demand to
exercise or forfeit said option.
A.12. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS: Section B, Standard Provisions, Section
C, Special Provisions, and Exhibit 8, Premises are attached to
this Lease and are made a part hereof.
C.I. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL: If, during the term of this Lease or any
extension thereof, LESSOR or his successor in interest offers to
lease Unit "D" as shown on Exhibit "B", LESSOR must make said
offer to COUNTY prior to any other party. Upon COUNTY's refusal
of said offer, it may be made to others. COUNTY shall have thirty
(30) days in which to meet the terms and conditions of such offer.
If COUNTY does not act within said 30-day period, LESSOR shall be
free to lease premises in accordance with the terms and conditions
of said offer.
�. It is understood and agreed that with respect to Unit "A" as
shown on Exhibit "B", the COUNTY has fulfilled its obligation to
pay to the LESSOR as rent, $3,000 per month, payments not to
exceed a total of $18,000, until said Unit is leased.
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4. EFFECTS Except for the amendments agreed to herein, the Lease of May 19,
1992 remains in full force and effect.
COUNTY LESSOR
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a political MORAN FAMILY TRUST
subdivision of the State of California
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FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON -
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DATE: May 5, 1994 �osT� courii� �y�4
SUBJECT: Administrative Policy for Establishing County-Operated Homeless
Shelters in Incorporated Areas
SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt the following policy:
1. Consistent with state law, the County shall refer any
proposals to establish County-operated homeless shelters in an
incorporated area to the respective city for an opportunity to
determine if the proposed project is consistent with the
city's general plan.
2 . If the County proposes to establish a County-operated homeless
shelter in a city, the County shall comply with the city's
lawful policies and regulations regarding homeless shelters,
provided that the city's general plan provides for the siting
of homeless shelters within its jurisdiction.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The 1994 Homeless Shelter General Plan Amendment (GPA) provides for
the establishment of County-operated homeless shelters within the
County. In the review of the proposed GPA, concerns were raised
about the County establishing County-operated homeless shelters in
cities.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMME ION OF O D COM14ITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON May 10, 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER x
See Addendum for Board action.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IIS A
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AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOkN.
Contact:Robert Drake - 646-2091
Orig: Community Development Department ATTESTED May 10, 1994
cc: PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY , DEPUTY
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This administrative policy is intended to clarify the County's
position with respect to possibly establishing County-operated
homeless shelters in the incorporated areas of the County.
The County General Plan, including the GPA, has no legal effect in
cities. The reference in the GPA to establishing County-operated
homeless shelters in incorporated areas was merely an
acknowledgement that the County may consider establishing a
homeless shelter in a city at some future time.
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ADDENDUM TO ITEM D.IB
MAY 10, 1994
On this date the Board of Supervisors considered a report from the Director of
Community Development on a proposed Administrative Policy for establishing County-operated
Homeless shelters in incorporated areas.
The Board discussed the matter and took the following actions:
1. CONSIDERED the proposed administrative policy regarding establishing County-
operated homeless shelters in incorporated areas;
2. REQUESTED that staff consult with appropriate City representatives on the policy;
3. REQUESTED that staff develop a siting policy for homeless shelters in residential areas
and report to the Board of Supervisors in June, 1994.