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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Costa
Coin
FROM: Dennis M. Barry
Community Development Director
DATE: June B, 1999
SUBJECT: Joint Public Tearing by the Contra Costa County Board of:Supervisors and Contra Costa
County Redevelopment Agency on the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan Amendment -
North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
R MENDATIQN
HOLD public hearing on the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan amendment.
ADOPT Resolution approving and adopting the Negative Declaration, making the findings as
required by the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and certifies its'review of the
Negative Declaration in consideration of the Redevelopment Plan Amendment.(9 1291
ADOPT Ordinance for adopting and approving the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area and making certain findings
pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California. (99-31)
FISCAL IMPACT
No General Fund money will be used on this project. All associated legal and staff costs will
be provided by the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area as part of the administrative
budget in the adopted Fiscal Year 1993-99 budget. The proposed amendment does not add
territory, increase fiscal caps; or extend the life of the Redevelopment Plan.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _X YES SIGNATURE: rr
,eYRECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / r RECOM ENDATION AGENCY
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This is the time noticed for hearing on the above matter. The public hearing was ripened
and no one appearing to testify, the hearing was closed. IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that
the above recommendations are APPROVED.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT IV ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ON THE ;BATE SHOWN.
Contact: Beth Lee
335-1256 ATTESTED June 8, 1999
cc: Redevelopment Agency PHIL BATCHELOR,
Community Development CLERK OF THE BOARD
CAO OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY
County Counsel ADMINIST TOR
Auditor-Controller
BY L , DEPUTY
BACKGROIUN-, D/REASON., S FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The North Richmond Redevelopment Plan seeks to facilitate economic development, stimulate and
attract private investment, create employment opportunities for area residents, improve public
facilities and infrastructure, and to expand and improve the supply of affordable housing in the Project
Area, Eminent domain has been necessary in past projects (such as the North Richmond Senior
Housing, Commercial Center, and center for Health)to attain the Project Area goals and facilitate
improvements. The North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council(TNN MAC) and North Richmond
community are always consulted in the development of these projects and prior to the initiation of
any eminent domain action.
The provision for eminent domain will expire in July 1999 without amendment to the North
Richmond Redevelopment Plan. To effectively continue to redevelop the North Richmond
community, an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan is necessary and appropriate to extend the
deadline to commence eminent domain proceedings by twelve years.
The amendment will not add territory to the Project Area, nor grant new authority to Agency. Thus,
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33385.3, a project area committee is not required to be
formed in connection with the proposed plan amendment. While a project area committee will not
be formed, staff has consulted with the NTRMAC and interested individuals, property owners, and
businesses relative to the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the proposed Plan
Amendment. Agency staff met with the NR-IN4AC on May 11, 1999, and they unanimously voted to
support the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment. A copy of the NR'. MAC support letter is
attached to the Report on the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area.
Notice of the joint Board and Agency public hearing was published once a week for four successive
weeks in the West County Times and notification was sent by first class M.T.S. Mail to each property
owner, business, community institution and resident, within the Project Area boundaries and by
certified mail to taxing agencies. Agency staff held a public workshop in the North Richmond
community on June 1, 1999, to discuss the proposed Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
for North Richmond. Notification of the community workshop were sent along with the notice of the
joint public hearing to all property owners,businesses, community institutions and residents, within
the Project Area boundaries. The Affidavit of Publication and Declaration of Mailing to Clerk of the
Board will be made part of the record at the June 8, 1999,joint public hearing,
The Negative Declaration for the proposed Third Plan Amendment was distributed by first class U.S.
Mail to members of the Board of Supervisors, Redevelopment Agency, Contra Costa County
Planning Commission, North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council, and other interested parties.
Notification that a Negative Declaration was prepared for the Third Plan Amendment was included
in the Notice of the joint Board and Agency public hearing publication.
Agency staff presented the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area to the Contra Costa County Planning Commission on May 25, 1999,
The County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to
adopt the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment
Project Area. A copy of the County Planning Commission's report and recommendation resolution
is attached to the Report on the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area,
H:'DATA\WP60\R-DAAMEN9\jOrNTHEAR.BOS
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 8, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Gerber and Canciarnilla
NOES: Ione
ABSENT: Supervisor DeSaulnier
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No,: s L�4�...i
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County Making
Findings and Approvals Required by the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection with the
Negative Declaration Prepared for the Adoption of the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors RESOLVES THAT:
The County of Contra Costa(the "Board"), serving as "lead agency" under the California
Environmental Quality Act and the applicable state and local implementing guidelines ("CEQA"),
has prepared a negative declaration (the "Negative Declaration")that has evaluated the proposed
Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project
Area(the "Plan Amendment");
The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the "Agency")has served as a
"responsible agency" under CEQA in connection With processing and consideration of the
Negative Declaration.
The Negative Declaration, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board and
Agency Secretary, has served as the CEQA documentation for consideration and approval of the
Plan Amendment;
The Board has reviewed the Negative Declaration and the proposed Plan Amendment;
By staff report accompanying this Resolution and incorporated into this Resolution by this
reference (the "Staff Report"), the Board has been provided with additional information upon
which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based, including any public
comment received on the Negative Declaration,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board certifies its review and
consideration of the Negative Declaration, and any public comments received thereon, in
accordance with CEQA, and states its intention that the Negative Declaration serve as the
environmental documentation for the Board's consideration of the flan Amendment in compliance
with CEQA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby finds and determines, based on the
whole record before it (including the Negative Declaration, the initial study and any comments
received)that there is no substantial evidence that the flan Amendment will have a significant
effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration reflects the County's independent
judgement and analysis.
BE IT FURTHER.RESOLVED that the Board approves and adopts the Negative
Declaration,
BE IT FURTBER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board shall be the custodian of the
record upon which the Board's findings and approvals herein are based;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agency Executive Director is hereby
authorized and directed to file a Notice of Determination in accordance with 14 Cal.
Code of Regulations, Section 15075, evidencing the Board's use of the Negative
Declaration in connection with its consideration of the Plan Amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take immediate effect
upon its adoption.
Nereb,
certify that this is a twe and correct
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copy of an action taken and Zelred on the
minutes of tine Board of Supervisors on the
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PH'11-BAT 4ELOR, Cl'ark of the Board
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RECORDED AT REQUEST OF:
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Goldfarb&Lipman
One Montgomery Street
Telesis Tower,23rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attention: Phuong Y.Lam
NO RECORDING FEE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27383
ORDINANCE NO. ,,9-9-31
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF CONTRA.COSTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTH
RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, AND MAILING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THE CON 7RA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTI N I. S112AAARY. This Ordinance amends the Redevelopment Plan for the
North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area to extend the deadline for commencement of
eminent domain proceedings by the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency for an
additional twelve(12)years.
SECTION II. BA KGROUND. By Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 87-50,
adopted on July 14, 1987,the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa(the "Board")
adopted the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area(the
"Project Area") and by Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 94-63, adopted on December 6,
1994, and Ordinance No. 9906, adopted on February 23, 1999,the Board adopted amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project.Area(as amended,
the"Redevelopment Plan"); and
Pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California(the
"Redevelopment Law"), the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the "Agency")has
recommended an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan that would extend the Agency's deadline
for commencement of eminent domain proceedings by twelve years; and
The Agency has prepared and submitted to the Board for review and adoption a proposed
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Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project
Area(the "Plan Amendment"), a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Beard of the
County of Contra Costa; and
The Agency has made studies of the impact of the proposed Plan Amendment and has
determined that the proposed amendment will promote the proper redevelopment of the Project
Area in accordance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the County of Contra Costa's
General Plan,the Redevelopment Plan, and the Redevelopment Law, and
The Agency has prepared and submitted, and the Board has reviewed and considered, a
written report on the proposed amendment(the"Report on the Plan Amendment")pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 33457.1,a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board;
and
The purpose of the Plan Amendment is to extend the deadline for commencement of
eminent domain proceedings by the Agency by twelve years. This amendment will not change the
uses permitted within the Project Area;and
The Planning Commission,which is the duly designated and acting official planning body
of the County of Contra Costa, has submitted to the Board its report and recommendation dated
May 25, 1999, recommending approval and adoption of the Plan Amendment and approval and
adoption of the Negative Declaration prepared for the Plan Amendment, and has certified that the
Plan Amendment conforms to the General Plan; and
Pursuant to the Planning Commission recommendation and Section 15074 of the
Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended("CEQA
Guidelines"), the Negative Declaration completed by County staff'and dated March 31, 1999, may
serve as environmental documentation for the Plan Amendment;and
By resolution adopted prior to the adoption of this Ordinance,the Board and the.Agency
have adopted and approved the Negative Declaration in compliance with Section 15074 of the
CEQA Guidelines; and
Can June 8, 1999,the Board and the Agency conducted a joint public hearing which was
duly noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Redevelopment Law;
SECTION Ili. FINDINGS. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code
Sections 33367 and 33457.1, and based upon the evidence contained in the Report on the Flan
Amendment and on the evidence presented at the joint public hearing,the Board funds and
determines with respect to the Plan Amendment that:
The Project Area is a blighted area, the redevelopment of which is necessary to effectuate
the public purposes of the Redevelopment Law(see particularly Part H of the Report on the Plan
Amendment regarding evidence for this finding).
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The Plan Amendment would redevelop the Project Area in conformity with the
Redevelopment Law and would be in the interest of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare,
and the implementation of the Plan Amendment would promote the public peace, health, safety
and welfare of the County of Contra Costa,and would effectuate the purposes and policy of the
Redevelopment Law(see particularly the Introduction and Parts I, II, and III of the Report on the
Plan Amendment regarding evidence with respect to this finding).
The adoption and implementation of the Plan Amendment are economically sound
and feasible(see particularly Part IV of the Report on the Plan Amendment regarding evidence
with respect to this finding).
The Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan of the County, including
but not limited to the Housing Element of the General Plan(see particularly Parts I, VI and VIII
of the Report on the Plan Amendment regarding evidence with respect to this finding).
The condemnation of real property, if any, is necessary to the execution of the
Redevelopment Plan and adequate provisions have been made for payment for property to be
acquired as provided by law(see particularly Parts i and IV of the Report on the Plan Amendment
regarding evidence with respect to this finding).
The Agency has a feasible method or plan for the relocation of families and
persons which may be displaced from the Project Area if the Plan Amendment may result in the
temporary or permanent displacement of any occupants of housing facilities in the Project Area
(see particularly Parts V and M of the Report on the Plan Amendment regarding evidence with
respect to this finding).
There are, or shall be provided, in the Project Area or in other areas not generally
less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities and at rents or prides
within the financial means of the families and persons who may be displaced from the Project
Area, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings equal in number to the number of; and available to, such
displaced families and persons and reasonably accessible to their places of employment(see
particularly Parts V and M of the Report on the Plan regarding evidence with respect to this
finding). Families and persons shall not be displaced prior to the adoption of a relocation plan
pursuant to Sections 33411 and 33411.1 of the Redevelopment Law. Dwelling units housing
persons and families of low or moderate income shall not be removed or destroyed prior to the
adoption of a replacement housing plan pursuant to Sections 33334.5, 33413,and 33413.5 of the
Redevelopment Law.
The Board is satisfied that permanent housing facilities will be available within
three years from the time occupants of the Project Area, if any, are displaced and that, pending
the development of such facilities,there will be available to such displaced occupants housing
facilities at rents comparable to those in the community at the time of their displacement(see
particularly Part V and M of the Report on the Plan regarding evidence with respect to this
finding).
The matters set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 333+67(d)(3), (d)(10),
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(d)(11), d(12)and (d)(13) are not applicable to or affected by the Plan Amendment, and
consequently no further findings with respect to such matters are required(see particularly the
Introduction and Parts I and 11 of the Report on the Plan Amendment regarding evidence with
respect to this finding).
gECTTCIN IST. CMI1rTUWG PURPOSE AND INTENT. It is the continuing
purpose and intent of the Board that the Redevelopment Plan Amendment be implemented in
order to continue to:
Eliminate the conditions of blight;
Ensure, as far as possible, that the causes of the blighting conditions will be either
eliminated or protected against;
Encourage and ensure the redevelopment of the Project Area;
Encourage and foster the economic revitalization of the Project Area, as necessary;
and
Provide and improve affordable housing.
SECTION . OVERRULINCs OF OB7ECM—S. All written and oral objections to
the amendment incorporated in the Plan by this Ordinance are hereby overruled.
SECTION VI. ADOPTION OF PLAN AMENDMENT. It is hereby found and
determined that the Plan Amendment is necessary and desirable. The Redevelopment Plan, all
amendments and restatements of the Redevelopment Plan, and all ordinances adopting or
previously amending the Redevelopment Plan are hereby amended in accordance with the Plan
Amendment.
The Pian Amendment is hereby adopted and approved and the Redevelopment Plan, as
amended by the Plan Amendment, is designated as the official redevelopment plan for the Project
Area. The Plan Amendment, consisting of one page and one exhibit,is incorporated in this
Ordinance by reference and made a part of the Ordinance as if set out in full in the Ordinance.
The Clerk of the Board of the County is hereby directed to file a copy of the Plan Amendment
with the minutes of this meeting. The Agency is vested with the continuing responsibility to
implement the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the Plan Amendment.
SECTION VII. RECORD. The Executive Director of the Agency is hereby
directed to record the Plan Amendment in compliance with the provisions of Health and Safety
Code Section 33456 and Government Code Section 27295.
SE01ON VIIC. -SEV.ERABII,l`TY. If any provision, section, subsection, subdivision,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the Plan Amendment is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or
portions of the Ordinance or the Plan Amendment.
QMINANCE N4.99-31
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SECTION Imo. EFFECTIVE BATE. This Ordinance becomes effective 30 days after
passage, and within 15 days after passage shall be published once in the West CoLnW Times, a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published and circulated in the County of Contra
Costa.
PASSED on June 8, 1999,by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkefna, Gerber and Ganciami_lla
NOTES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor BeSaulnier
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
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THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR.THE NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Adapted June 8 . 1999
Ordinance No. 7-31
I. � DUI . TON
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa has adopted the Redevelopment
Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area by Ordinance No. 87-50,
dated July 14, 1987, as amended by Ordinance No. 94-63, adopted on December 6, 1994,
and as amended by Ordinance No. 99-06,adopted on February 23, 1999 (the Planf)
establishing the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area(the"Project Area!). The
Project Area is shown in the attached ExhiWtA. The Plan, as amended, contains a time
limit of July 14, 1999 for commencement by the Agency of eminent domain proceedings
with respect to property within the Project Area. This time limit may be extended only
by amendment of the Plan.. This Amendment has been prepared by Agency staff':to
extend the Agency's power of eminent domain for an additional twelve(12)years.
II.
AMUMMEN1 TO R =Alii
Part VI B 1 of the Plate is hereby amended so that the third to the last paragraph in that
section reads in its entirety as follows:
"The Agency must commence eminent domain proceedings
with respect to any property which it intends to acquire by not later
that the following: (a)July 14, 2011,with respect to property
included in the Project Area by Ordinance No. 87-50,dated July
14, 1987; or"(b)twelve years after the date of adoption of a
subsequent ordinance adding territory to the Project Area,with
respect to any property added to the Project Area by such
subsequent ordinance. This time limit for commencement of
eminent domain proceedings may be extended only by amendment
of the Plan."
III. EFFECT OF AMEhOMENT
All provisions of the Plan not specifically amended or repealed in this Amendment shall
continue in full force and effect.
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Environmental Checklist Form
1. Project Title: North Richmond Redevelopment Area Plan Amendment
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Contra Costa City Community Development Department
651 Pine Street,North Wing-4th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Maureen Toms (925)335-1250
4. Project Location: The North Richmond Redevelopment Area
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
651 Pine Street,North Wing-5th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
6. General Plan Designation: 'Various (Single-Family Residential, Multiple-Family
Residential,Commercial,Light-Industrial,Heavy Industrial,
Special Heavy Industrial, Public !Semi-Public, Parks and
Recreation, and Open Space)
7. Zoning: Planned-Unit District
8. Description of Project: The proposed project involves amending the Redevelopment
Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
(Project Area),by extending deadline to commence eminent
domain proceedings by twelve years (Plan Amendment).
The North Richmond Redevelopment Plan was adopted by
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on July 14,
1987. The plan was subsequently amended in 1994 and
again in 1999. The California Community Redevelopment
Law (Section 3300 et seq) of the State Health and Safety
Code, which governs the adoption and implementation of
redevelopment plan, provide that the authority of a
redevelopment agency to employ eminent domain to acquire
property in a redevelopment project area expires twelve years
after adoption of the redevelopment plan or the last
amendment to the plan reestablishing the eminent domain
authority. The Redevelopment Agency's eminent domain
authority expires July 14, 1999.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Project Area is located on the west edge of Contra Costa
County between the Cities of San Pablo and Richmond and
San Pablo Bay. The primary access to this unincorporated
area is via the Richmond Parkway,which connects Interstate
80 with interstate 580. Secondary access routes to the area
include Parr Boulevard,Brookside Drive,:Market Avenue,
Chesley Avenue, Hensley Street, and Filbert Street(Third
Street). The Project Area consists of approximately 900
acres of flat, Bayside land. The lower reaches of two
drainages,San Pablo Creek and Wildcat Creek,traverse the
area. Lands o the west are predominately San Pablo Bay
wetlands. The Project Area includes the primarily residential
area,with some light-industrial uses south of Wildcat Creek
and heavy industrial and agricultural (green house) uses
north of Wildcat Creek,
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one
impact that is a"Potentially Significant Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
_ Land Use and Planning _ Transportation/ — Public Services
Population&Housing Circulation — Utilities & Service
Geological Problems o Biological Resources Systems
Water _ Energy & Mineral 4 Aesthetics
Air Quality Resources _ Cultural Resources
Mandatory Findings of — Hazards — Recreation
Significance — Noise ✓ None Identified
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
✓ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effects)on the environment,but at least one
effect(1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and(2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets,if the effect is a"potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain
to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and(b)have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
� ,+,.�• ri March 31, 1999
SignnaNre Date
Maureen Toms Community Development Department
Printed Name For
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Sources:
In the process of preparing the Checklist and conducting the evaluation,the following references (which are
available for review at the Centra Costa County Community Development Department,651 Pine Street 5th Floor-
North Wing,Martinez)were consulted:
1. Description of Project and Setting
2. Contra Costa Resource Mapping System-Quad Sheet Panels-Richmond,CA
3. The(Reconsolidated)County General Plan(July 1996)and EIR on the General Plan(January 1991)
4. general Plan and Zoning Maps
5. North Richmond Redevelopment Plan and EIR on the Plan(July 1987)
6. North Richmond Planned District and Negative Declaration(December 1994)
7. North Richmond Shoreline Specific Plan(October 1992)
8. West County Integrated Resource Recovery Facility DEIR(September 199 1)
9. Richmond Redevelopment Areas Merger and Amendments and DEIR(February 1999)
10. East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan(1997)
11. Richmond General Plan (August 1994) and City of Richmond General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Updates-Project EIR(February 1994)
12. Field Reviews
Potentially
significant
Potentially Unless Less than
significant Mitigation Significant No
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1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
proposal:
a. Conflict with General Plan designation — — — ✓
or Zoning? (Source 41,3,4,5,6,7)
b. Conflict with applicable environmental — — — ✓
plans or policies adopted by agencies
with jurisdiction over the project?
(Source#1,3,4,5,6,7)
C. Be incompatible with existing land use — — ✓
in the vicinity?(Source#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,
8,9,10,11,12)
d. Affect agricultural resources or
operations(e.g.,impacts to soils or
farmlands,or impacts from incompatible
land uses)? (Source## 1,3,4,5,6,7,12)
C. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement — — — ✓
of an established community(including a
low-income or minority community)?
(Source 4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11,12)
4 Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Lnyact Incornoration Lnnact impact
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to land use and planning. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
proposal:
a. Cumulatively exceed official regional — — — J
or local population projects?
(Source# 1,3,5,6,7,11)
b. Induce substantial growth in an area W — — ✓
either directly or indirectly(e.g.,through
projects in an undeveloped area or
extension of major infrastructure)?
(Source# 1,3,5,7,11)
C. Displace existing housing,especially — ✓ —
affordable housing? (Source# 1,3,5,7)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to population. Extending the eminent domain authority of the
Redevelopment Agency could result in the eventual displacement of existing housing in order to redevelop the
area. The Redevelopment agency is required by the California Community Redevelopment Law(CRL)to provide
through rehabilitation,development or construction,an equal number of replacement dwelling units for rent or
sale at affordable rates,which have an equal or greater number of bedrooms as destroyed or removed,as those
currently occupied by low and moderate income households. The CRL further requires that 75 percent of the
replacement dwelling units be affordable to persons and/or families of low and moderate income in the same
proportion as the units lost. In addition,the acquisition of property through eminent domain will be acquired in
accordance with the State of California's Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1971
(Government Code Section 7260 et seq). Thus impacts to housing would be less than significant.
Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require
additional environmental review more specific development concept is proposed.
III. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. Would the proposal
a
result in or expose people to potential impacts
involving:
a. Fault Rupture?(Source# 1,5) — — — V
b. Seismic ground shaking?(Source# 1,5) — —
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5 Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless lass than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incom"tion Imuact Tmnact
C. Seismic ground failure,including
liquefaction?(Source# 1,5)
d. Seiche,tsunami,or volcanic hazard?
(Source# 1,5) — — —
e. Landslides or mudflows?(Source# 1,5) — — ✓
f: Erosion,changes in topography or unstable
soil conditions from excavation,grading,or
fill?(Source# 1,5)
g. Subsidence of the land?(Source# 1,5) — — —
h. Expansive soils?(Source# 1,5)
i. Unique geologic or physical features? a w — —
(Source# 1,5)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in geologic impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities
would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a. Change in absorption rates,drainage
patterns,or the rate and amount of surface
runoff?(Source# 1,5)
b. Exposure of people or property to water — — ✓
related hazards such as flooding? (Source# 1,5)—
c. Discharge into surface water or other
alteration of surface water quality(e.g, —
temperature,dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
(Source# 1,5)
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in — — — V
any water body? (Source# 1,5)
C. Change in currents,or the course or
direction of water movements?(Source# 1,5) — — —
f. Change in the quantity of ground water,
either through direct additions or with-
drawls,or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability?(Source# 1,5)
g. Altered direction or rate of flow of ground- — ✓
water?(Source# 1,5) — —
h. Impacts to groundwater quality? —
(Source# 1,5) — —
6 Potentially
significant
Potentially Unless Less than
significant Mitigation Significant NO
Irnyact Incorporation Impact Impact
i. Substantial reduction in the amount of _ _ ✓
groundwater otherwise available for
public water supplies?(Source# 1,5)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and pros which would not result in impacts to surface or ground water,water quality or public water supply.
Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require
additional environmental review more specific development concept is proposed.
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a. Violate any air quality standard or e i _ ✓
contribute to an existing or projected
air quality violation?(Source#1,5)
b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? _
(Source# 1,5)
C. Alter air movement,moisture,or __ ✓
temperature or cause any change in
climate?(Source# 1,5)
d. Create objectionable odors?(Source# 1,5) e ✓
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in air quality impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would
the proposal result in:
a. Increased vehicle trips or traffic o
congestion?(Source# 1,3,5,7,8,9,11)
b. Hazards to safety from design features _ ✓
(e.g.,sharp curves or dangerous inter-
sections)or incompatible uses(e.g.,
a
farm equipment)? (Source# 1,3,5,7)
C. Inadequate emergency access or access
to nearby uses?(Sources#1,3,5,11)
d. Insufficient parking capacity onsite or e _
off-site?(Source# 1,3,5,6)
7 Potentially
sign cant
Potentially U=nless Less theta
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Imp Incorporation Imp Impact
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or _ ✓
bicyclists?(Source#1,5,11)
f: Conflicts with adopted policies supporting _ i ✓
transportation(e.g.,bus turnouts,bicycle
racks)?(Source# 1,3,5,7,11)
g. Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts? ✓
(Source# 1,2,3,5,9,11,12)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in impacts to transportation and /or circulation. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a. Endangered,threatened or rare species or ✓
their habitats(including but not limited
to plants,fish,insects,animals,and
birds)?(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
b. Locally designated species(e.g.,heritage i ✓
trees)?(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
C. Locally designated natural communities e
(e.g.,oak forest,coastal habitat,etc.)?
(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
d. Wetland habitat(e.g.,marsh,riparian and ✓
vernal pool)?(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ./
(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in impacts to biological resources.Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities
would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
i
8 Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Leas than
Significant Mitigation significant No
IncotporationInVact Impact
V111. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would
the proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation _ J
plans?(Source# 1,3,5)
b. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful ✓
and inefficient manner?(Source# 1,3,5)
C. Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future
value to the region and the residents of the
State?(Source# 1,3,5)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in impacts to energy or mineral resources. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a. A risk of accidental explosion or release of — J
hazardous substances(including,but not
limited to: oil,pesticides,chemicals or
radiation)?(Source# 1,3,5,7,8,9,1 I)
b. Possible interference with an emergency _, e ✓
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?(Source# 1,3,5,12)
C. The creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
d. Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
e. Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable J
brush,grass,or trees?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in and increase of hazards in the project area. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
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Significant
Potentially Unless LIM than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
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X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ _ ✓
(Source# 1,2,3,5)
b. Exposure of people to severe noise?
(Source# 1,2,3,5)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in noise impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be
undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which may rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
X1. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have
an effect upon or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a. Fire protection?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
b. Police protection?(Source# 1,3,5,7) J
C. Schools?(Source# 1,3,5,7) — ✓
d. Maintenance of public facilities, J
including roads?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
C. Other governmental services? ✓
(Source# 1,3,5,7) —
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to public services. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed,
X11. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the proposal result in a need for new systems or
supplies,or substantial alterations to the following
utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?(Source# 1,5)
b. Communications systems?(Source# 1,5) ✓
C. Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities?(Source 4 1,5)
10 Potentially
significant
Potentially Unless Leas than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
1111p8ct incorporation t_mpact !=act
d. Sewer or septic tanks?(Source# 1,5) — — — ✓
e. Storm water drainage?(Source# 1,5) — — — ✓
f. Solid waste disposal?(Source# 1,5) — — — ✓
g. Local or regional water supplies? — — — ✓
(Source# 1,5)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to utilities and service systems. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? — — J
(Source# 1,2,3,5,10,12)
b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic — — — ✓
effect?(Source# 1,2,3,5,10,12)
C. Create light or glare? — — — ✓
(Source# 1,3,5)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to aesthetics. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a. Disturb paleontological resources?
(Source# 1,2,3,5,8,10)
b. Disturb archaeological resources? — — _ ✓
(Source# 1,2,3,5,8,10)
C. Affect historical resources?
(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10)
d. Have the potential to cause a physical — — ✓
change which would affect unique
cultural values?(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10)
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred — ✓
uses within the potential impact area?
(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10)
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
imaact inca -tion Impact impact
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to cultural resources.Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a. Increases the demand for neighborhood y ✓
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities?(Source# 1,2,3,5,6,7,10)
b. Affect existing recreational opportunities? — — ✓
(Source# 1,2,3,5,6,7,10)
SUMMARY Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to recreation. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XVI. MANDATORY"FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Roes the project have the potential to — — ✓
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community,reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California history or pre-history?
b. Hoes the project have impacts that are — ✓ —
individually limited,but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects,and the
effects of probable future projects.)
12 Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less than
significant Mitigation significant No
im—act Incorporation Imact Impact
C. Does the project have environmental effects i J
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings,either directly or
indirectly?
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment (see III-Geologic
Problems,IV-Water,V-Air Quality,and VII-Biological Resources.
The incremental effects of the proposed project were reviewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. These projects included the North Richmond
Redevelopment Plan, the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan,the City of Richmond Redevelopment Program,
the City of San Pablo Redevelopment Program, the Richmond Bypass project, the I-580/Hoffnan Corridor
highway construction program, development in the Richmond Marina area, and development in the Hilltop
commercial and residential area,which were also adequately analyzed Environmental Impact Report prepared
for the North Richmond Redevelopment flan in 1987. Additional projects reviewed included the West County
Integrated Resource Recovery Facility,the City of Richmond General Plan and the Richmond Redevelopment
Areas and Amendments. It was concluded that the cumulative impacts associated with the extending the Agency's
ability to acquire property within the Project Area by eminent domain,an administrative authority and process,
are less than significant.
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REPORT ON THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
NORTH RICHN40ND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Centra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
June 3, 1999
INT1tODU TION
Pursuant to the California.Community Redevelopment Law, the following reports and
analyses are submitted by the Contra.Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the "Agency")to the
Contra.Costa County Board (the"Board") as the Report on the Third Amendment to the North
Richmond Redevelopment Plan(the"Report").
The original North Richmond Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board on July 14,
1987, by Ordinance No. 87-50, was subsequently amended on December 6, 1994, by Ordinance
No. 9463, and was further amended on February 23, 1999, by Ordinance No. 99-06(collectively,
the "Plan"). A Report on the Plan was prepared for its initial adoption in 1987(the "Original
Report"). The Plan and the Original Report are incorporated herein by this reference.
This Report has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Community
Redevelopment Law(Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et eq.). All Code Section
references used in this Report are to the California Health and Safety Code unless otherwise
specified. This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Code Section
33457.1., which states in relevant part,
"To the extent warranted by a proposed amendment to a redevelopment plan, ._.
the reports and information required by Section 33352 shall be prepared and made
available to the public prior to the hearing on such amendment."
The purpose and reasons for the proposed Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
for the North Richmond Project Area(the "Plan Amendment") are set forth in detail in Part I of
this Report. As noted in Part I, the purpose of the Plan Amendment is limited. Because of the
narrow scope of the proposed amendment to be implemented through the Plan Amendment, only
a few of the reports and analyses required by Health and Safety Code Section 33352 are relevant
and merit discussion in this Report. The reports and analysis described.in Corte Section 33352(d),
(e), (g), (I), and (n)were deemed irrelevant to the proposed amendment and were therefore not
included in this Report.
PART L DESCRIPTION AND REASONS FOR AMENDMENT
The North Richmond Redevelopment Plan was adopted July 14, 1987, and subsequently
amended on December 6, 1994, and on February 23, 1999. The 1994 amendment imposed
certain time limits on the Plan as required by redevelopment reform legislation enacted in 1993
(AB 1290). The February 1999 Plan Amendment extended plan time limits for the repayment of
debt and the receipt of tax increment by ten years pursuant to legislation enacted in 1998 (AB
1342).
At this time, the Agency is proposing for consideration by the Board of Supervisors a
Third Amendment to the North.Richmond Redevelopment Plan to extend the deadline for
commencement by the Agency of eminent domain actions. The Plan currently grants the Agency
the power of eminent domain, under specified circumstances, through July 14, 1999. The
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proposed amendment would extend the authority to commence eminent domain actions twelve
years to July 14, 2011, for land included in the existing Project Area. If the Plan is ever amended
to include additional land, the Agency's authority to acquire property within the added area will
extend for twelve(12)years from the date the new area is added.
Following the proposed amendment, all Plan and state law safeguards and requirements
with respect to property acquisition and relocation benefits would continue to apply. This
extension of time to exercise the power of eminent domain is necessary to enable the Agency to
continue to acquire property in an orderly fashion when necessary over the corning decade,
without having to mare precipitous decisions that may adversely affect property owners in order
to meet a premature acquisition deadline. The Agency has no current plans to acquire particular
properties. It is important to note that the Agency's use of this tool would be limited and used
only as a last resort toward a project of greater community benefit.
The proposed Plan Amendment will not expand the Project Area, change any of the
financial provisions of the Plan(e.g. limits on allocation of tax increment revenue to the Agency
limits on the time to incur debt, undertake activities or collect tax increment and limits on the
amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness), or modify the basic purpose of the original Plan and
powers of the Agency.
Thus, the proposed amendment is not of the type described in Health and Safety Code
Section 33354.6 which would require observance of the procedures set forth in the Community
Redevelopment Law for the adoption of an initial redevelopment plan. The Agency and the
Board of Supervisors will comply with all requirements for adoption of an amendment of a
redevelopment plan as set forth in Health and Safety Code Sections 33450-33458.
This part of the report on a plan for a new redevelopment plan typically describes the
conditions of a project area which qualify the area for redevelopment(blight analysis). This
analysis was completed for the Report prepared for initial adoption of the Plan and served as the
basis for the Board of Supervisors'finding in the ordinance adopting the initial Plan, mandated by
Section 33367(d)(1), that the Project Area was a blighted area, the redevelopment of which was
necessary to effectuate public purposes.
The basis for the blight finding was definitively established by the initial adoption of the
Plan in 1987. Since 1987, the Agency has pursued an active redevelopment program in the North
Richmond Project Area, In particular, the Agency has focused its efforts on affordable housing
development which includes a seven(7)unit single family housing development, an eighty-seven
(87)unit single family housing development, fift-two (52)units of affordable senior rental
housing, and a first time homebuyers program for purchase and rehabilitation. The Agency has
also pursued economic development activities in the Project Area, which include
commercial/retail development, the creation of marketing materials and programs, and a
neighborhood jobs training and placement program. The Agency has also constructed
infrastructure improvements in the Project Area to both stimulate economic development and to
improve the residential area, and public improvements, including assistance in the development of
the Center for Health and improving the creeks to 1 00-year flood plain standards.
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The major focus of the Agency's activities have focused on the one square block area
bounded by , P, Grove and Chesley streets, where substantial blight has been eliminated, and
the ten(10) acre area on the northeast corner of Richmond Parkway and Gertrude Avenue, where
an eighty-seven(87)unit single family development is under construction, with Agency
assistance, on a previously vacant parcel. The remaining portions of the Project Area, however,
remain significantly blighted and the conditions described in the 1987 Report on the Plan are
largely unchanged in these areas. Part II of the Original Report, which documented the significant
physical and economic blighting conditions of the Project Area, is hereby incorporated by
reference into this Part II.
Major portions of the Project Area continue to include significant physical blighting
conditions, including dilapidated and deteriorated buildings and buildings with severe building
code violations, incompatible uses, irregularly shaped and sized parcels of land, and inadequate
public improvements, open space and recreation facilities. The Project Area also continues to
suffer economic blighting conditions, including depreciated and stagnant property values, vacant
and abandoned buildings, a lack of necessary neighborhood services and commercial facilities, an
excess of bars and liquor stores, and high unemployment and crime rates. While the Agency has
developed and implemented successful programs to promote redevelopment of blighted properties
and alleviate blighting conditions that remain in the Project Area, the use of eminent domain
remains necessary as a last resort to deal with those blighting conditions that remain in the Project
Area.
In order to allow the Agency maximum ability to revitalize the Project Area, the law
provides redevelopment agencies with certain techniques to overcome blighting conditions in
redevelopment areas. One of the techniques is the Agency's power of eminent domain. Although
eminent domain would only be a "last resort" solution to acquisition of properties in the Project
Area, the Agency is moving into the implementation phase of several of its remaining
redevelopment programs.
The Agency is now implementing various public improvement activities and is planning for
longer-term land development transactions with interested property owners and developers. The
process of planning for, negotiating, and implementing a land development transaction or a public
improvement project typically is a multi-year endeavor. It often involves discussions with, or
solicitation of proposals from, existing property owners of parcels that are critical to the overall
redevelopment program, to determine if they are interested in and capable of participation in the
redevelopment of their own properties or if they are willing to voluntarily sell their properties at
fair value to the Agency or a designated developer. Next, the process involves negotiations of
detailed development contracts, with property owners or selected non-property owner developers,
followed by preparation of detailed architectural plans, procurement of all necessary governmental
permits and approvals, and procurement of development financing. Only when all these activities
have been completed is it typically possible to proceed with land assembly or a public
improvement project, using condemnation as a last resort to achieve such assembly.
This land development and public improvement process can require a number of years to
complete. Because the Agency's current eminent domain power under the Plan expires in
approximately one month there is no cushion for orderly implementation even of those land
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developments that the Agency commences in the coming years. The Agency envisions that it may
need to initiate several land development transactions for key parcels in the Project Area
throughout the first decade of the 2000s. Given the limitations on Agency financial and staff
resources and the ebb and flow of the general real estate market, it is not possible or even
desirable for the Agency to try to force commencement of all its land development transactions in
the next month, so as to ensure that it can complete all necessary land assembly for such
transactions within the current deadline for exercise of its eminent domain power. Indeed, some
transactions will became feasible and advantageous to the Agency only later in the next decade,
after improvements and actions undertaken in the next few years have further enhanced the
physical and economic environment for Project Area redevelopment.
For all these reasons, it is necessary that the time period for the exercise of the power of
eminent domain be extended as provided in the proposed Plan Amendment.
PART III. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Agency adopted an Implementation Plan in December of 1994, which describes
specific goals and objectives of the Agency, specific projects proposed by the Agency, how these
projects will alleviate the documented blight conditions in the project area, and a program of
actions and expenditures proposed for the following five years. As required by law, an updated
Implementation Plan will be adapted by December of 1999. The existing Implementation Plan is
incorporated into this Report by reference.
PART IV. PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING THE REDEVELOPMENT
AREA
This part of the report on a plan for a new redevelopment plan typically considers the
costs and potential revenue of redevelopment actions in order to determine if there is a financially
feasible method to finance the redevelopment project. This analysis was completed for the Report
for the initial adoption of the Plan and served as the basis for the Board's finding in the ordinance
adopting the initial Plan, mandated by Section 33367(4)(3), that the adoption of the initial Plan
and the carrying out of the Plan were economically sound and feasible.
Since the proposed amendment to the Plan contained in the Plan Amendment does not acid
any new redevelopment activities, no further analysis of the overall economic feasibility of the
Project Area is required at this time.
The proposed extension of the Agency's eminent domain power will enable the Agency,
under specified conditions, to assemble properties with marginal economic utility into larger sites
or to install needed public improvements, both of which will promote more intensive modern uses,
thus, over time, allowing the Project Area to generate additional tax increment revenue for
redevelopment activities. Although such acquisition may also involve cost to the Agency, the
Agency will work closely with property owners and developers to insure maximum private sector
involvement in any acquisition project, so as to minimize the use of eminent domain and the use of
public funds.
On balance, the extension of the Agency's eminent domain power is expected to have a
neutral or positive impact on the financial feasibility of the Project.
PART Vo METHOD OR PLAN FOR RELOCATION OF FAMILIES AND PERSONS
TO BE DISPLACED FROM HOUSING FACILITIES N THE PROJECT
AREA
When the Plan was first adopted in 1987, the Agency prepared a General Relocation flan,
which set forth the Agency's general.policies for the administration of the relocation program and
the provisions of services and benefits to displaced families, individuals, businesses, and
community institutions. The General Relocation Plan also provided information about housing
stock conditions and availability of housing units to support the anticipated relocation caseload
from redevelopment activities. The General Relocation Plan was included in the Original Report
and is incorporated herein by this reference.
The General Relocation Plan adopted in 1987 serves as a general plan for relocation
services and housing stock.availability. The Agency has performed more detailed relocation
analyses, and, where appropriate, adopted specific relocation plans, as individual projects have
been implemented. Although no specific project requiring relocation is currently proceeding„ at
this time, the Agency anticipates that up to an additional fifteen(15)households may require
relocation if the Agency pursues additional affordable housing projects. The Agency intends to
continue the practice of performing detailed relocation analyses at the time of project
implementation. The Agency reaffirms its policies that no persons or families of low or moderate
income shall be displaced unless and until there is a suitable housing unit available and ready for
occupancy.
The Agency is currently setting aside 20% of its tax increment revenue for affordable low
and moderate income housing and is undertaking various activities to stimulate the production
and rehabilitation of the affordable housing stock, using both tax increment revenue and other
funding sources. The Agency is currently involved in the construction of seventy-six(76) units of
housing in the Project which are restricted by the Agency for occupancy by very low, love, and
moderate income households, at affordable housing cost. Thus, the Agency possesses the
resources to ensure affordability of the available housing stock for any limited number of
households that may be displaced by future redevelopment activities.
Based on the information set forth above, the Agency is satisfied that there is a
comprehensive basis for the Board to find that.
(a) The Agency has a feasible method or plan for the relocation of
families and persons displaced from the Project Area, if the Plan may result in the temporary or
permanent displacement of any occupants of housing facilities in the Project Area; and
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(b) There are, or are being provided, in the Project Area or in other
areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities
and at rents or prices within the financial means of the families and persons displaced from the
Project Area, decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings equal in number to the number of and available
to the displaced families and persons and reasonably accessible to their places of employment; and
(c) Permanent housing facilities will be available within three years
from the time occupants of the Project Area are displaced and that pending the development of
the facilities, there will be available to the displaced occupants adequate temporary housing
facilities at rents comparable to those in the community at the time of their displacement.
PART VL REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Upon receipt of the Plan Amendment, the Planning Commission will prepare and adopt its
report and recommendations regarding the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission's
report and recommendation is inserted into this Fart"SII following adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-1999
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR. THE NORTH RICHMOND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, IN THE NORTH RICHMOND AREA.
WHEREAS, The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency (Agency) has submitted to the
Planning Commission a proposed Third Amendment(the"Redevelopment Pian Amendment")to the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area. (the "Redevelopment
Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Part V of the Redevelopment Plan incorporates the General Plan land uses, land use
standards, development criteria, goals and objectives into the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 33453 of the Community Redevelopment Law (Health. and Safety Code,
Section 33000 et seq.) provides that the Planning Commission is to review the proposed
Redevelopment Plan Amendment and make its report and recommendation thereon to the Agency
and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa(the"Board"), including a determination
whether the Redevelopment Plan Amendment conforms to the General Plan of the County of Contra
Costa, and
WHEREAS, Section 65402 of the Government Code provides in part: "(a) If a general plan or part
thereof has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street,
square, park or other public purposed, and no real property shall be disposed of, no street shall be
vacated or abandoned, and no public building or structure shall be constructed or authorized;ifthe
adopted general plan or part thereof applies thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such
acquisition or disposition, such street vacation or abandonment,or such public building or structure
have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to the conformity with said
adopted general plan or part thereof..."; and
WHEREAS, Section 65402 of the Government Code provides in part: " (c) A local agency shall
not acquire real property for any of the purposes specified in paragraph(a) nor dispose of any real
property, nor construct or authorize a public building or structure, in any county or city, if such
county or city has adopted a general plan or part thereof and such general plan or part thereof is
applicable thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition, disposition, or such
public building or structure have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency
having jurisdiction, as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof...", and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission's report and recommendation, including matters referred to
in Section 65402 of the Government Code, are to be made to the Agency and the Board for their
consideration in acting on the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan Amendment; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the County of Contra Costa.General Plan, the
proposed Redevelopment Flan Amendment, the Negative Declaration dated March 31, 1959,
prepared for the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act, and the Report to the Board on the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Planning Commission:
1. FINDS that the proposed Negative Declaration is adequate for the purposes of
compliance with the California.Environmental Quality Act and recommends that the
Board of Supervisors adopt same,
2. FINDS that pursuant to Section 33346 of the Community Redevelopment Law, the
proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment conforms to the General Plan,
3. FINDS that Pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code, acquisition of
property by the Agency, if any, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, as amended,
conforms to the General Plan;
4. RECOMMENDS to the Board of Supervisors the APPROVAL and ADOPTION of
the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and in the event that prior to its adoption, the
Board desires to make any minor, technical, or clarifying changes to the
Redevelopment Plan Amendment, the Planning Commission hereby finds and
determines that any such minor, technical, or clarifying changes heed not be referred
to it for further report and recommendation, and hereby waives its report and
recommendation under Section 33455 of the Community Redevelopment Law
concerning any such change; and
5. DEEMS this Resolution to be the report and recommendation of the Planning
Commission concerning the proposed. Redevelopment Plan Amendment and
contemplated public projects and activities under the Redevelopment Plan, as
amended, as required under Section 33453 of the Community Redevelopment Law.
'AGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 16-1999
AYES: Commissioners - Caddis, Kimber, Wong, Pavlinec
NOES: Commissioners - None
ABSENT: Commissioners - Clark, Terrell, Hanecak
ABSTAIN: Commissioners - None
Joann Pavlinec
Chair of the County Planning Commission
County of Contra Costa, State of California
ATTEST:
Dennis M. Barry, Secretary
County Planning Commssi
County of Contra Costa
State of California
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PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 16-1999
PART VIL SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CONSULTATIONS
REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Code Section 33385.3 provides that a Project Area Committee shall be formed if a
proposed plan amendment would do either of the following:
1) Grant the Agency authority to acquire by eminent domain residential property in a
project area in which a substantial number of by persons of low- and moderate-
income reside; or
2) Add to the project area territory in which substantial numbers of low- and
moderate-income persons reside and grant to the Agency eminent domain
authority over such territory.
The proposed Plan.Amendment extends the Agency's deadline for commencement of
eminent domain actions. It does not grant new eminent domain authority over residential
properties or added territory to the Project Area. For this reason the Plan Amendment does not
require the formation of Project Area Committee. However, pursuant to Code Section 33385(f)
the Agency has consulted with and obtained the advice of Project Area residents,businesses, and
community organizations concerning the proposed Plan Amendment, as described below.
In order to provide interested citizens opportunity for participation in the Redevelopment
Plan implementation process, the Board appointed a Municipal Advisory Committee("MAC")in
early 1993. The members of the MAC represent residents, businesspersons, and representatives
of community organizations in the Project Area. Agency staff=consult extensively with the MAC
regarding the redevelopment process and programs.
Agency staff'discussed the proposed.Plan Amendment with the MAC at its March 23
meeting, and reviewed the Plan Amendment and this Report with the MAC at the MAC's
regularly scheduled meeting of May It, 1999. The MAC unanimously voted to support the
proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment. The MAC's support letter and minutes of the May
11, 1999, MAC meeting follows this Part VII of the Report.
Agency staff scheduled a community meeting,which was held on June 1, 1999, to obtain
community comments and input regarding the proposed flan Amendment. Notice of the meeting
was published in the Voest County Time on May 25, 1999, and was mailed to all Project Area
property owners and residents. The minutes of this meeting follow this Part VII of the Report.
Notices of the joint public hearing were sent by first class mail to every property owner,
business, community organization and resident in the Project Area, as required by Code Section
33452, on May 4, 1999. Copies of the Notices and declarations of mailing to the occupants and
to the property owners follow this part VIII of the Report. In addition, notice of the public
hearing was published in the'West County Time on May 12, 199, May 19, 2999, May 26, 1999,
and June 2, 1999. The proof of publication of the notice of the public hearing also follows this
Part VII of the Report.
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On June 8, 1999, the Board of Supervisors and Agency are scheduled to hold a joint
public hearing to consider the adaption of the Plan Amendment. All of the comments matte at
that hearing will be a part of the record of the adaption of the Plan Amendment.
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NORTH RICHMOND
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
May 11, 1999
Beth Lee
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
651 Pine Street
0' floor, North Wing
Martinez, CA. 94553
Dear Ms. Lee:
The North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council unanimously voted at our May 11"',
1999, meeting to support the proposed amendment to the North Richmond
Redevelopment Plan. We understand the amendment will allow for the extension of
eminent domain authority for another twelve-years. We also understand that the use of
eminent domain is not contemplated in the near term but in the event eminent domain
actions are deemed necessary, the North Richmond community will be consulted prior to
the initiation of any actions.
Sincerely,
.loe Barrett
Chair, NR.MAC
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North Richmond ,Municipal Advisory Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday,May 11, 1949
1, Ce to carder-Roll Call
The meeting Was opened at 5;14 PM and chaired by 7oaaph Hernia
Those wunall members prosect€:Joseph Hewett,Robert Coletstan,lase 810cutu,Joe waltaces,
i' fienry+Clark,and Willie Spew.
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71hoso council members absent;Le*l:ayes Walton.
2. Ike Jew of Minutes
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Minutes were not reviewed due to them not being,avallable.
3. At rsunooments and Covespondenee
Joseph Barrott introducod Tracy Domes,now a%gewl for the MAC,and also thanked the CHP
And the Sheriffs'department€tsr doing a groat jots In North Melttnond.
Jesse Slocum suggests change in start times for the MAC t oodngs.
4. IAt- ess Matters
Red evetapment-Bath Leas brought throe sample brochures of the"North Richmond community
the MAC to vote on,
one of the thre6 brnchteres was approved by the MAC bead,
The MRC moved to approve a Redevelopment Pkat Amendment nt that consists of extending thu.
Emliwnt Domain for another 12 years,
The MAC moved to authorize the signing of the letter of support for the:Redevelopment Plan
Amendment.
°Cha North Richmond PI Re-zoning will Stant mid-to-late summer,
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Seat $y: North Richmond MUnIcipal Advj5o; 510 231 5S3C•
May-25.98 10.?41 p8gs 3/3
Woo c geed!The Weed and good program are gottls,g diffowt agenolex to collaborate by
May 24,1499 to bang back results.
Cada Enfortimatit&Abatement Process-An overview of how COatm Costa C:uunty+dada
unforcement works was given by Carlon 13altod4no,
Nate Powers passed out Code rareem+ent Ceaantptrllnt sstionstu#res.
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Nrtrtb Rkhatond Baeicceaa beater-'Them!arts two open seats one the board due to Henry Kelman
resuming and'LawMOO Olm moving f°om seat.
WWO 910ntet+tary School.!Vis.RldrAux need her Srmaai Cookies requested money and busaa for
field trips. MAC sugoos*!WEB8 Tour Bus. W.Spears donated$1 70.00 used 1.Barrett donated
Spectat Trtloing»Truinla g with,County planning Department un pcnnwng pvoew was$at for
May 27,19 '9. Rayne,Martin of Sup"Isor John Glows office will confirm with Mmtrodn Toms,of the plannflg d"Mucat.
mtnittee Roporta
J.Watlace.Atwoutsc ed the Writor's Advisory in the proom of adoong the Writer's Rail of
eights.
ibile Forum
Bad Hghes from OPW EnnplayMent Services xnnounsced a Career Fair solttsdulad for
,luno 25, 1999 from 10*00-2,00.
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Fred hokaon announced a memorial program/walk tit the Robert Wier Park on May 23, 1999
at 2-.00.
Meeting Adjourned at 7.32 prn
North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
Community.Meeting Minutes
June 11, 1999
The community meeting on the proposed Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area was held at the North Richmond Multicultural
Center at 515 Silver Avenue in North Richmond. The meeting began at 3:00.
Meth Lee, Redevelopment Project Manager, provided introductions and explained that the
current North Richmond Redevelopment flan included,the eminent domain powers. The North
Richmond plan was adapted on July 14, 1987, almost twelve years ago. California
Redevelopment Law( CRU') only allows eminent domain provisions for twelve-year periods.
While the Agency has no immediate or long-range plans to use eminent domain, we think
eminent domain may be necessary to facilitate future projects. Therefore, we are amending the
North Richmond Redevelopment Plan to allow for another twelve-years of eminent domain
authority. The amendment does not include any other changes than for the extension of eminent
domain authority.
Agency staff explained that eminent domain was used in two North Richmond projects and has
not been used at all in three other County Redevelopment Project Areas. For North Richmond,
eminent domain was used to provide the:Brookside Drive realignment and the Senior
Housing/Commercial Center/Center for Health projects. In both projects there were willing
agreements from all parties to acquire the properties but there was a question of property
valuation. Eminent domain was necessary to determine a reasonable property value for all
parties. In addition, the County Housing Authority owned a structure on the Senior Housing
property that was acquired with Federal money. The Federal funding required about a two-year
process to allow the Housing Authority to sell the property which would have stopped the
project. Eminent domain was necessary to acquire the property in a reasonable time frame to
preserve the project for the community.
The North Richmond community was involved throughout each project as to their support for the
project, expenditure of redevelopment funds, and use of eminent domain powers. Joseph Barrett,
Chairperson of the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council ("NRMAC'')was in
attendance and conferred with Agency staff s comments.
Agency staff`distributed copies of the adopted North Richmond Redevelopment Plan, AB 1290
Implementation Plan—Midterm Update 1997, and Agency staff business cards. Participants
were asked to sign an attendance sheet. The remainder of the meeting was a question and answer
format.
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Questions and Answersr:
1. How long is the Redevelopment Plan in effect?40 years, ending in July 2627.
2. Does the Agency have any projects in mind that would require the use of eminent
domain? There are no immediate or future projects that contemplate the use of eminent
domain. Most projects are accomplished without the use of eminent domain. Property
acquisition is typically done through a traditional sales process. Eminent domain is used
only when it is absolutely necessary and the community is supportive of the action.
3. Does the Agency have any programs for low-income senior homeowners to rehabilitate
their homes with low or no interest and/or using a reverse annuity concept?Unfortunately
the Agency does not have the funding for such a program. However, the Housing
Authority has a program for rental property owners and the Building Inspection
Department has a program for homeowners. The Agency had a pilot program several
years ago that provided small grants to lower-income households and seniors located in a
targeted area of the community. Agency staff will continue to work with the community
to provide housing projects and programs that meet their needs. All applicable housing
project and program information would be sent to the NTLMAC for community
information and distribution.
4. How is redevelopment financed?Redevelopment is self-financed without levying
additional taxes or fees. A portion of the property taxes are redirected from other taxing
entities to the Agency to finance improvements within the designated area.Property tax
increment is generated from new development, substantial rehabilitation(i.e., over
$25,000), and property sales.
5. Does the Agency encourage new development? Yes, new development provides funding
for future projects and programs and enhances the community.
b. What is being done to address the lacy of code enforcement for the area and dumping on
lots and streets. Agency staff and Joseph Barrett described the code enforcement process
and the need to fill out the County complaint forms. Participants were encouraged to
attend the NRMAC meetings to make their specific concerns known so that the N T MAC
could more effectively work on their behalf County complaint forms are available from
the NRMAC. Private property owners are responsible for maintaining heir properties and
the County will cure the problem and lien the property and be reimbursed through
property taxes. County staff`and the NTRMAC are also looking at ways to improve the
code enforcement process to mare it more effective for the North Richmond area.
7. Joseph Barrett told participants that the Federal Regional Council (a combination of over
sixteen different Federal Departments) have selected Bast Palo Alto and North Richmond
' Due to the number of duplicative questions,the minutes were condensed to group all like question and answers
together.
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as areas to receive focused assistance. A Task Force has been established for the area and
the NR.MAC is a member to ensure community involvement throughout the process.
8. Can a property owner be required to fence a property?Not at this time.
9. What is being done to address issues at the Housing Authority properties such as people
dumping trash on neighboring properties, and providing better maintenance of
landscaping and the units?Joseph Barrett explained that he was also a Commissioner for
the Housing Authority. He asked that all concerns be directed to either him or the
NRMAC to address these concerns.
10. What is happening to correct the truck route problem for businesses located along the
railroad tracks and south of Wildcat Creek? Agency staff explained that recently the City
of San Pablo changed the designated truck routes along Rumrill Boulevard which is
creating a hardship for those North Richmond businesses. Both Supervisor Gioia and his
staff and Agency staff have been working with the City of San Pablo to create a solution.
Joseph Barrett and Agency staff also explained the long-term transportation plans for the
North Richmond area. The plans include landscaped medians, street lights and a bike lane
along 3d Street (to give a community and pedestrian feel); a pedestrian overpass on
Market Street for both sets of railroad tracks; extension of Pittsburg Avenue east; and an
extension of either 1 or A Street north to intersect with Pittsburg and Brookside
Avenues. The goal is to provide safe access to jobs and services and to keep non-
residential traffic, to the extent possible, out of the residential areas.
11. Is there an interest in resident owned businesses? Yes, which is one of the reasons why
the Agency is trying to establish the Light Industrial Business Incubator. Agency staff
gave quickly described the proposed incubator. The incubator will be focused on
machining and tooling (specific type as yet unknown)and will include a contract
production center, an adult training program, and a youth training program. The
consultant will begin work on the next project phase around July and we are anticipating
trying to raise the necessary funding by spring 2000.
12. Is the Agency interested in having residents employed by local businesses? Yes, in fact
the Agency currently has a First Source Firing Program for North Richmond businesses.
Through the planning process, local businesses are required to enter into this agreement
and try, to the extent possible, to hire local residents for available jobs. An employer
cannot be legally mandated to hire a local resilient. An employment training program has
been established for North Richmond, which is administered by Rubicon Programs, to
help prepare residents for local employment opportunities.
13. Why sloes not the Agency seek private investment rather than relying so heavily on
public funds' The Agency always tries to encourage private investment. However, the
market economics are not strong enough for many outside investors at this time. The area
took many years of decline to reach the current level of disinvestment and will take many
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years to correct the blighting problems. Improvements are being made in a series of small
steps which requires patience from all parties until the area reaches its full potential.
14. Are there any programs to link residents with local jobs?Yes,the Private Industry
Council, Rubicon Programs and the Employment Collaborative should be contacted.
The meeting was concluded at 4:30 p.m. Participants were encouraged to speak afterwards with,
or call, Agency staff for further information.
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May 5, 1999
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
Dear Property Owner or Occupant in the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area:
It is a pleasure to send you this packet of information concerning the proposed Third
Amendment to the Redevelopment.Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project(the
"Plan Amendment"). The Centra Costa County Board of Supervisors(the"Board"), County
staff`, the County Planning Commission, and interested members of the community have been
involved in the plan amendment process and are pleased to see that the planning proms is nearing
completion.
This packet contains a copy of the Legal Notice for a Public Bearing to be held on the
proposed Plan Amendment along with a map of the property located within the North.Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area boundary. As the Legal Notice indicates, the Board of Supervisors
and the Agency will hold a joint public hearing on June 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m in the Board
Chambers, located at 651 Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez, California. The public hearing will be
held to consider the adoption of the Plan Amendment. The purpose of the proposed Plan
Amendment is to extend the deadline for commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the
Agency by twelve years.
In preparation for this formal public bearing, a community meeting on the proposed flan
Amendment is scheduled for June 1, 1999 at 3.00 p.m. at the Multi-Cultural Center, located at
515 Silver Avenue, North Richmond, California. Please plan to attend this meeting if you have
question about the proposed Plan Amendment or the redevelopment process in general.
The latest equalized property tax roll of the County indicates that you own or occupy
property within the Project Area boundary. In compliance with the requirements of State law,
this packet is being transmitted to you by D.S. snail. The notice is also being sent to businesses,
residential tenants and community organizations located within the boundaries of the Project
Area..
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Property Croner or Occupant
May 5, 1999
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The County has prepared a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan Amendment. A copy of this Negative Declaration is available for review at the
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency offices. The.Plan Amendment, along with a
detailed report concerning the Plan Amendment(which includes the Negative Declaration) are
available for inspection in the office of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency located
at 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor,North Wing, Martimez„ California.
In accordance with Section 33350 of the California Health and Safety Code, you are
hereby notified that all property located within the boundaries of the Project Area is subject to
acquisition by the Redevelopment Agency by purchase or eminent domain(condemnation)under
the provisions of the proposed Plan Amendment. The Agency is required to formally notify
property owners well in advance before making offers to purchase their property and has adopted
procedures for that purpose. The Agency has no current plans to acquire particular properties.
It is important to note that the Agency's use of this tool would be luted and used only as a last
resort toward a project of greater community benefit.
Your further inquiries, and attendance at the community meeting and public hearing, will
be most welcome.
Sincerely.
Kenned
D uty Director Redevelopment
Attachments: Legal Notice
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LEGAL NOTICE
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT PLANT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
(the"Board")and the Board of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the "Agency")
will held a joint public hearing on June 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers located at 651
Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez, California. The hearing may be continued from time to time
until completed. Any person desiring the opportunity to be heard will be afforded an opportunity
to do so.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider certain an amendment described below to the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project, adoptedby Beard
Ordinance No. 87-50 on July 14, 1987, as amended in 1994 and 1999 (the"Pian"}. The currently
proposed amendment to the Plan is incorporated in a proposed Third Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area(the"Plan
Amendment").
The purpose of the proposed Plan Amendment is to extend the deadline for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the Agency by twelve years.
The proposed Plan.Amendment will not change any of the financial provisions of the Plan
(e.g. limits on allocation of tax increment revenue to the Agency, limits on times to incur debt or
collect tact increment, or limits on the amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness), or the
proposed activities of the Agency to promote redevelopment of the Project Area.
The Project Area is situated in the County of Contra Costa., State of California, and is
more particularly described in Exhibit A to the Ordinance 87-50, adopted July 14, 1987, recorded
in the Offices of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County on July 23, 1987. The boundaries
of the Project Area will not be changed as a result of the Plan Amendment.
The County has prepared a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan Amendment. A copy of this Negative Declaration is available for review at the
offices of the Contra Costa.County Redevelopment Agency.
Any and all persons having any comments on or objections to the proposed Plan.
Amendment, or the regularity of any prior proceeding, or who which to speak on any issue raised
by the Plan Amendment or the Negative Declaration as it relates to the Plan Amendment may
appear at the hearing and show cause why the proposed Plan Amendment should not be adopted.
In addition at any time not later than the time set forth for the hearing on the Plan Amendment,
any person may file in writing with the Clerk of the Board of the County of Contra Costa a
statement of objections to the proposed Plan Amendment.
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In accordance with the California.Community Redevelopment Law, the Agency has
prepared a Report on the Plan Amendment. The Plan Amendment and Report on the Plan
Amendment are available for inspection in the offices of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment
Agency, located at 651 fine Street, 4th Floor,North Wing, Martinez, California.
This Notice is published pursuant to the order of the Board of Supervisors of the Contra
Costa.County and the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency.
Date: May 4, 1999 Contra Costament Agency
For Publication on: ki""=
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May 12, 1999 Dep ty Directo --R.edevelopm t
May 19, 1999
May 26, 1999
June 2, 1999
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DECLARATION OF MAILING
TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
I declare that;
I am citizen of the United.States and employed in the County of Contra Costa, State of
California,over the age of eighteen years, and employed by the Contra Costa County
Redevelopment Agency. My business address is 651 Pine Street,4th Floor,North Vying,
Martinez,California.
I served the attached.Notice to Property owners and Occupants(with attached Legal
Notice)a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhlit by depositing a true copy thereof in the
United States Mail at Martinez,California,by First Class mail,on `YY} ' , 1999,
addressed to each of those persons listed in the last equalized roll of Contra osta County as
owning,or listed in Contra.Costa.County records as occupying,property within the boundaries
of the North Richmond Project Area and to each of those persons,businesses and community
organizations believed to occupy property within the boundaries of the North Richmond Project
Area.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
Declaration was executed on A, , 1999 at Martinez, California.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA at In Room 707,
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Mannas, the CC_ "_
Corutty PIa Comrrrtsston
County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, wtti conskda�EDEVELCP-
and nota art to or interested in the above-entitled as de PLAN AMENDMENT
M NN7
party as daaestbad as toiiowa:
matter. Cys COSTA COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
I am the Principal Legal Clerk of the'West County Times, {Ap�pitoanWark. Prdaperty
a newspaper of general circulation, fainted and published Ownarsl�North Richmond
at 2640 Shadelands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, Plan Amend-
merit- ant
County of Contra Costa, 94598. dwoclopmant ProtectThis Is an t
to the
Redevelop Ment Plan to ex-
And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of tend the deadline to com-
general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of mends,aminsnt domain pro-
Contra Costa, State of California, under the date of Thedings for twelve years.
T Pland�Corrrnrsaston wilt
August 29, 1978. Case Number 188884. maKa a report and recom-
merxpetlon on the proposed
upon
The notice,of which the annexed is a printed copy(set in adon of Me
amendment
Amendment
type not smatter than nonpareil), has been published in and on n amand-
the North Fk;hn*znd
each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not n vontejopment prolactAma.
in any�upptement thereof on the following dates,to-wit: For purposes ofalance
hpYaaidncd»fe Cal-
May I iforrpa
Environmentat Civally
Act�QA a Negative Oadr
Sic-
all In the year of 1999 n tion of(no Envrtronmontal
impact Report requiredi}has
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the "'been for this Oct
foregoing is true and correct. If you chaitenge thepro act in
Court,you may be Nm1 to
raising onh/those issuesy�t
Executed at Walnut Creek, California. or someone Oise ralaedf at
On this 14 day of May, 1999 thethisp 6u tc hearing da9vtbed
In fnodoe, or In written
correspondence to
$ . .. ... .... . ..... . .... .................... the County at,or prior to,the
Signature pubtte heerirg.
For further details, contact
West County Times
the Contra Costa County
Community Develomeat
P 0 Box 100 Department,854 P&te 8treet,
Pinole, CA 94554
Ma'tire #ssar phon
(51 )) 2524aMartinez ati )
VInnis M.Earry,
Proof of Publication of: communityoovetopmaInt
(attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that Director
00"tra Cos
published, oo� WO 6 "y
Publish May 44,7553 _.
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PART'VIM REPORT REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402
The report required by Government Code Section 65402, stating that the Plan
Amendment conforms to the General Plan,will be contained as part of the Planning Commission
report and recommendations on the Plan Amendment(see Part VII of this Report).
PART IX, REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 21151 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE
The County has prepared a Negative Declaration to serve as the required environmental
documentation for the Plan Amendment. Pursuant to the Negative Declaration,the proposed
Plan Amendment has been found to have no significant effects on the environment.
The Negative Declaration will serve as the principal background reference for
environmental impact information for the Planning Commission, County, and Agency decision
makers during deliberations pertaining to the Plan Amendment. The Negative Declaration follows
this Part IX.
Notice of the proposed intention to rely on the Negative Declaration was incorporated
into the notice of the public hearing for the Plan Amendment, which was published in the)t est
C -pU Times, and was mailed to all property owners, businesses, community organizations and
residents within the Project Area, and all affected taxing entities as described in Parts VIII and XII
of this Report. Copies of these notices are attached to Part VII of this Report.
932t}MNI 19935.1
Redevelopment AcContra Commissioner's
Courtly Administration BtaldingCosta
John Gioia
651 Pine Streef 4th Floor;NorthWing 9,Dwrict
M&**z,California 94553-1296 County G D.Ulkema
Phil Batchelor 2nd olstrict
Executive Director
Donna Gerber
Dennis U.B 3rd MsWct
�'Y,AYCP _.
Assistant Executive Director t6tark t7eSaulnler
James Kennedy
4th Distdct
DqXAY Director-Redeveioprnent
{925j 646-4976 Joe amffla
sth m tbi�stict
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STATEMENT OF PREPARATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTH RICHMOND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
You are hereby notified that the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the
"Agency") is in the process of preparing an amendment to the Redevelopment Pian for the North
Richmond Redevelopment Project(the"Redevelopment Pian"). The purpose of the proposed
amendment(the "Plan Amendment") is to extend the deadline for commencement of eminent
domain proceedings by twelve years.
The proposed Plan Amendment will not change the boundaries of the Project Area
established by the Plan, the financial provisions or time limits of the Redevelopment Plan, or
proposed activities of the Agency under the Redevelopment Plan. The proposed amendment is
not of the type described in Health and Safety Code Section 33354.6.
The Agency and the County of Contra Costa(the"County")will comply with all
requirements for adoption of an amendment to a redevelopment plan under the California
Community Redevelopment Law, as set forth in Health and Safety Code Sections 33450-33458.
. It is the intent of the County and the Agency to rely on the County Negative Declaration
to analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed Pian Amendment. The activities envisioned
by the proposed Plan Amendment are within the scope of this Negative Declaration. A copy of
this Negative Declaration is available for review at the Agency's offices,
Date. March 31, 1999 Conjtraa County edevelopment A
gency
Jil edy, Deputy Dir r
1320M\1 1866-7.1
Community I€l# l Contra
y 1)
µccsrrt iy L7 ett�pm£n tirectc3r
Development Costa . .- r
Department
a
County
County Administration f3tsilefinc d f4AR 3 1 c„r,
651 Pine Street
4th Floor, North Wing a_' -'r�, � L
Martinez,California 51553-0095 =KA
��cc} yyf ;$y�t,rlf�li�� U$Y.
Phone:
(925)335-12501 March 31, 1999
NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW,AND INTENT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN AMENDM INT
County File CP.99-6
Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and the 'Guidelines for Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1974” as amended to slate, this is to advise you that
the Community Development Department of Contra Costa.County has prepared an initial study on
the fallowing project:
CnR.TH RIC MOND REDS LOPWNT`AREA PL AI44ENT3MENI"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project involves amending the Redevelopment Plan for
the North Richmond Redevelopment project Area(Project Area), extending deadline to commence
eminent domain proceedings by twelve years (Plan Amendment). The North Richmond
Redevelopment Plan was adapted by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on July 14,
1987. The plan was subsequently amended in 1994 and again in 1999. The California Cornmunity
Redevelopment Law(Section 3344 et seq)of the State Health and Safety Code, which governs the
adaption and implementation of redevelopment plan, provide that the authority of a redevelopment
agency to employ eminent domain to acquire property in a redevelopment project area expires twelve
years after adoption of the redevelopment plan or the last amendment to the pian reestablishing the
eniineent domain authority. The Redevelopment Agency's eminent domain authority expires July 14,
1999.
PROJECT LOCATION: The Project Area is located on the west edge of Contra Costa County
between the Cities of San Pablo and Richmond and San.Pablo Bay. The primary access to this
unincorporated area is via the Richmond Parkway, which connects Interstate 80 with interstate 580.
Secondary access routes to the area include Parr Boulevard, Brookside Drive, Market Avenue,
Chesley Avenue, Hensley Street, and Filbert Street ('third Street). The Project Area consists of
approximately 940 ages of flat,bayside land. The lower reaches of two drainages, San Pablo Creek
and Wildcat Creek,traverse the area. Lands to the west are predominately San Pablo Bay wetlands.
The south portion of the Project Area is primarily residential, with some light-industrial and
commercial uses south of Wildcat Creek and heavy industrial and agricultural (green house) uses
north of Wildcat Creek. 3
No significant impacts have been identified in the initial study. A copy of the Negative Declaration
and all documents referenced in the negative declaration may be reviewed in the offices of the
Community Development Department, and Application and Permit Center at the McBrien
Administration Building, Borth ming, Second Floor, 651. Pine Street, Martinez, during normal
business hours.
Office}-tours Monday-Friday:8:030 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office is closed the 1 st, 3rd&5th Fridays of each month
ar
PUBLIC CflW*IEN T PERIOD - The period for accepting comments on the adequacy of the
envkonmental documents extends to S.-OO P.M,Monday,May 3, 1999: Any comments should be
in writing and submitted to the following address:
Maureen Toms, Senior Planner
Contra Costa County Community Development Department
651 Pine Street,North Wing, 4th.Floor
Mwtine7, CA 94553
It is anticipated that the proposed Negative Declaration-will be considered for adoption at a meeting
of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on "Tuesday, June 8, 1999. The meeting is
anticipated to be held at 9:00 am at the Board Chambers at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA_ It is
expected that the Board of Supervisors will also conduct a hearing on the amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan at the same meeting,
Maureen'.Toms
Senior Planner
�su.eV
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Environmental Cheddist Form
1. Project Title: North Richmond Redevelopment Area Plan Amendment
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Contra Costa County Community Development Department
651 Pine Street,North Wing-4th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Maureen Toms (925)335-1250
4. Project Location: The North Richmond Redevelopment Area
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Centra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
651 Pine Street,North Wing-5th Floor
Martinez, CA 945.53
6. Neral Plan Designation: Various (Single-Family Residential, Multiple-Family
Residential,Cocrrcnecrial,Light-Industrial,Meavy Industrial,
Special Heavy Industrial, Public/Semi-Public, Parks and
Recreation, and Open Space)
7. Zoning: Planned-Unit District
8. Description of Project: The proposed project involves amending the Redevelopment
Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
(Project Area),by extending deadline to commence eminent
domain proceedings by twelve years (Plan Amendment).
The North Richmond Redevelopment Plan was adopted by
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on July 14,
1983. The plan was subsequentlyamended in 1994 and
again in 1999. The California Community Redevelopment
Law(Section 3300 et sed of the State Health and Safety
Code, which ,governs the adoption and implementation of
redevelopment plan, provide that the authority of a
redevelopment agency to employ eminent domain to acquire
prof'in a redevelopment project aria expires twelve years
after adoption of the redevelopment plan or the last
amendment to the place reestablishing the eminent domain
authority. The Redevelopment Agues eminent domain
authority expires July 14, 1999.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Seating: The Project Area is Imated on the west edge of Contra Costa
County between.the Cities of San Pablo and Richmond and
San Pablo Bay. The primary access to this unincorporated
area is via the Richmond Parkway,which connects Interstate
80 with interstate 580. Secondary access routes to the area
include Parr Boulevard,Brookside Drive,Market Avenue,
Cheslcy Avenue, Hensley Street, and Filbert Street(Third
Street). The Project Area consists of approximately 900
acres of flat, Bayside land. The lower reaches of two
drainages,San Pablo Creek and Wildcat Creek,traverse the
area. Lands o the west are predominately San Pablo Bay
wetlands. The Project Area includes the primarily residential
area,with some light-industrial uses south of Wildcat Creek
and heavy industrial and agricultural (green house) uses
north of Wildcat Creek.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required:Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency.
2
ENVIRONMENTAL.FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED.
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one
impact that is a"Potentially Significant Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Land Use and Planning — Transportation/ — Public Services
Population&housing Circulation — Utilities & Service
Geological Problems — Biological Resources Systems
Water — Energy & Mineral — Aesthetics
Air Quality Resources — Cultural Resources
Mandatory Findings of — Hazards _ Recreation
Significance ._ Noise / None Identified
DETERM[NATION
Can the basis of this initial evaluation:
d' I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that a€though the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures describes on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL,IMPACT REPORT is required,
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environmcnt,but at least one
effect(1)has beea adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and(2)has been addressed by miugafioa measures bates on the earlier analysis as described on attached .
sly,if the effect is a"potenti*significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain
to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed proles could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL.
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzod
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and(b)have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
t �� Y March 3 l 1999
Signa Bate
Maureen Tams Communi w Development 1partment
Printed Name For
3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Sour:
In the press of preparing the Checi dist and conducting the evaluation, the following references (which are
available for review at the Contra Cosmo County Community Development Depcnt,651 Fine Sit 5th Floor.
North Wing,Martinez)were consulted,
1. Description of Project and Setting
2. Contra Costa Resource Mapping System-Quad Sheet Panels-Richmond,CA
3. The(Reconsolidated)County General Plan(July 1996)and RIP.on the General Plan(January 199 1)
4. General Plan and Zoning Maps
5. North Richmond Redevelopment Plan and EIR on the Plan(July 1987)
6. North Richmond Planned District and Negative Declaration(December 1994)
7. North Richmond Shoreline Specific Plan(October 1992)
8. West County Integrated Resource Recovery Facility DEIR(September 199 1)
9. Richmond Redevelopment Areas Merger and Amendments and DEIR(February 1999)
10. East Say Regional Paris District Master Plan(1997)
11. Richmond General Pian(August 1994)and City of Richmond General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Updates-Project.EIR(February 1994)
12. Field Reviews
Potentially
Potentially Urtim Less Omn
siffdricant Mkigation si0fiognt NO
its
18e20ati- rr A ix�ad
1. LAND`I.TSE AND PLANNING. "Would the
proposal;
a. Conflict with General Plan designation .%
or zoning? (Source#1,3,4,5,6,7)
b. Conflict with applicable environmental V
plans or policies adopted by agencies
with jurisdiction over the project?
(Source#1,3,4,5,6,7)
C. Be incompatible with existing land use
in the vicinity?(Source#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,
8,9,10,11,12)
d. Affect agricultural resources or
operations(e.g.,impacts to soils or
farmlands,or impacts from incompatible
land uses)? (Source# 1,3,4,5,6,"7,l2)
e. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement W ,/
of an established community(including a
low-income or minority community)?
(Source# 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11,12)
4 rntiatty
Significant
I'otaitiaity Unless L4=#t=
Significant Mitigation Sim No
Imad- b
} tv ASAItY: Acquisition ofproperty within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to land use and planning. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
li. POPULATION ANIS LOUSING. Would the
proposal.
a. Cumulatively exceed official regional ✓
or local population projects?
(Source# 1,3,5,6,7,11)
b. Induce substantial growth in an area ✓
either directly or indirectly(e.g.,through
projects in an undeveloped area or
extension of major infrastructure)?
(Source# 1,3,5,7,11)
C. Displace existing housing,especially ✓"
affordable housing? (Source# 1,3,5,7)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to population. Extending the eminent domain authority of the
Redevelopment Agency could result in the eventual displacement of existing housing in order to redevelop the
area. The Redevelopment agcy is required by the California Community Redevelopment Law(CRL)to provide
through rehabilitation,development or construction,an equal number of replacement dwelling units for rent or
sale at affordable rates,which have an equal or greater number of bedrooms as destroyed or removed,as those
currently occupied by low and moderate income households. The CRIB further requires that 75 percent of the
replacement dwelling units be affordable to persons and/or farnilies of low and moderate income in the same
proportion as the units lost. In addition,the acquisition of property through eminent domain will be acquired in
accordance with the State of California's Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1971
(Government Code Section 7260 et seq). Thus impacts to housing would be less than significant.
Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which may rely on earlier environmental impart analysis or require
additional environmental review more specific development concept is proposed.
111. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. Would the proposal
result in or expose people to potential impacts f
involving,
a. Fault Rupture?(Source# 1,5) ✓
b. Seismic ground shaking?(Source# 1,5) .✓
5 PotntiafTy
sigiificant
Potentially Wen LAM dun
Significant Mitigation sig 'Meant No
Is acY motion T ct
C. Seismic ground failure,including
liquefaction?(Source# 1,5)
d. Seiche,tsunami,or volcanic hazard?
(Source# 1,5)
C. Landslides or mudfiows?(Source# 1,5) — i ✓
f Erosion,changes in topography or unstable
soil conditions from excavation,grading,or
fill?(Source# 1,5)
g. Subsidence of the land.?(Source# 1,5)
It. Expansive soils?(Source# 1,5) — A�
i. Unique geologic or physical features? —
(Source# 1,5)
SUNPAARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in geologic impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities
would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
IV. WATER.. Would the proposal result in:
a. Change in absorption raters,drainage
patterns,or the rate and amount of surface
runoff?(Source# 1,5)
b. Exposure of people or property to water _
related hazards such as flooding? (Source —
C. Discharge into surface water or ether — J
alteration of surface water quality(e.g,
temperature,dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
(Source# 1,5)
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in
any water body? (Source# 1,5) — —
e. Change in currents,or the c=ourse or — ✓
direction of water movements?(Source# 1,5) — —
f. Change in the quantity of ground water,
either through direct additions lir with- — —
drawls,or through interception of as
aquifer by cuts or excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability?(Source# 1,5) `
g. Altered direct=ion or rate of flow of ground-
water?(Source# 1,5) —
h. Impacts to groundwater quality?
(Source# 1,5) —
6 t'ot�ly
significad
l'tstaAWly Mess baso @ten
S44ficud Mitigation Significant No
�?� tnuat�eation L r �
i. Substantial reduction in the amount of _ __ ✓
groundwater otherwise available for
public water supplies?(Source# 1,5)
SUMMARY: Acquisition of property within the.Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in imparts to surface or ground water,water quality or public water supply.
Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be and en pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Art (CEQA), which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require
additional environmental review more specific development concept is proposed"
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a. Violate any air quality standard or ✓
contribute to an existing or projected
air quality violation?(Source#1,5)
b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
(Source# 1,5)
C. Alter air movement,moisture,or � � � ✓
temperature or rause any change in
climate?(Source# 1,5)
d. Create objectionable odors?(Source# 1,5) ✓
5[.-MARY; Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in air quality impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which pray rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
V1. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would
the proposal result in:
a. Increased vehicle trips or traffic � � � ✓
congestion?(Source# 1,3,5,7,8,9,11)
b. Hazards to safety from design features ✓
(e.g.,sharp curves or dangerous inter-
sections)or incompatible uses(e.g.,
farm equipment)?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
C. Inadequate emergency access or access a _ ✓
to nearby uses?(Sources#1,3,5,11)
d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or
off-site?(Source# 1,3,5,0
7 Pat-Wally
sivac:ant
Pot iy Uwasc Less than
significant Mitigation sisrti and 1110
Lnooeaoration kwad
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or � � � ✓
bicyclists?(Source#1,5,11)
f. Conflicts with adopted policies supporting _ ✓
transportation(e.g.,bus turnouts,bicycle
racks)?(Source# 1,3,5,7,11)
g. Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts?
(Source# 1,2,3,5,9,11,12)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not .result in impacts to transportation and /or circulation. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a. Endangered,threatened or rare species or V
their habitats(including but not limited
to plants,fish,insects,animals,and
birds)?(Source# 1,3,5,1{3,12}
b. Locally designated species(e.g.,heritage
trees)?(Source# 1,3,5,10,12)
C. Locally designated natural communities ✓
(e.g.,oak forest,coastal habitat,etc.)?
(Source# 1,3,5,1{3,12)
d. Wetland habitat(e.g.,marsh,riparian and
veinal pool)?(Source# 1,3,5,1(3,12)
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
(Source# 1,3,5,10,12.)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and pros
wilich would not result in impacts to biological resources.Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities
would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
8 p ialry
sigrefficud
potentially twea I'm
s4pific" 2v ai pilon sionfficard No
1t7 YiC4E2ft)C"A2im, tf 8 IkYg<3...
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would
the proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation _ _ ✓
pians?(Source# 1,3,5)
b. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful ✓
and inefficient manner?(Source# 1,3,5)
C. Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future
value to the region and the residents of the;
State?(Source# 1,3,5)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in impacts to err&y or mineral resources. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed..
IX HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a. A risk of accidental explosion or release of — ✓
hazardous substances('including,but not
limited to: oil,pesticides,chemicals or
radiation)?(Source# 1,3,5,7,5,9,11)
b. Possible interference with an emergency — ✓
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?(Source## 1,3,5,10
C. The creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard?(Source## 1,3,5,7)
d. Exposure of people to existing sources of _ J
potential health hazards?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
e. Increased fire hazard in areas with.flammable � � � ✓
brush,grass,or trees?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in and increase of hazards in the project area. Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
sivamt
Pctrn#iafiy
we= L e�diste
siclificant mkipd- sipffi ant Na
WMpomtion act t
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ ./
(Source# 1,2,3,$)
b. Exposure of people to severe noise? /
(Source# 1,2,3,5)
SUMMARY:
Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority and process
which would not result in noise impacts. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment activities would be
undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), whichmay rely on earlier
environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development concept
is proposed.
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have
an effect upon or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a. Fare protection?(Source# 1,3,5,7) _ _ ✓
b. Police protection?(Source# 1,3,5,7) /
C. Schools?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
d. Maintenance of public facilities,
including reads?(Source# 1,3,5,7)
C. Other governmental services? � _ � *or
(Source# 14355,7)
SUMMARY: Acquisition ofpmperty within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and pates which would not result in impacts to public services.Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(cEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the proposal result in a need for new systems or
supplies,or substantial alterations to the following
utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?(Source# 1,5) _ ✓
b. Communications systems?(Source# 1,5)
C. Local or regional water treatment or ✓
distribution facilities?(Source 4 1,5)
10
sigufisat
Potaiuly Llnim LAM 9=
significant MitVdOtl Sib ifimrt No
�t Jnaotmxattan
d. Sewer or septic tanks?(Source# 1,5) i a ✓
C. Storm water drainage?(Source# 1,5) _ v ✓
f. Solid waste disposal?(Source# 1,5) ✓
g. Local or regional water supplies? ✓
(Source# 1,5)
SUIyIMA1Y: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result-in impacts to utilities and service systems.Subsequent implementation of
redevelopment activities would be undertaken pursuant to the Californias Environmental Quality Act(CHQA),
which may rely on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific
development concept is proposed.
X111. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
(Source# 1,2,3,5,10,12)
b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic i V
effect?(Source# 1,2,3,5,14,12)
C. Create light or glare?
(Source# 1,3,5)
SUMMARY; Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to aesthetics. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Rnvironmerttal Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a. Disturb paleontological resources?
(Source# 1,2,3,5,8,10)
b. Disturb archaeological resources?
(Source# 1,2,3,5,8,10)
C. Affect historical resources?
(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10) `—
d. Have the potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique T
cultural values?(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10)
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact area?
(Source#1,2,3,5,8,10)
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sipwica c midgaeion sipfflowd NO
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��AFLIt: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and proms which would not result in impacts to culftrral resources.Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Envirorunental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a. Increases the demand for neighborhood _ ✓
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities?(Source# IA3,5,6,7,10)
b. Affect existing recreational opportunities? _.
(Source# 1,7,3,5,6,7,10)
SU11r MARY: Acquisition of property within the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which would not result in impacts to recreation. Subsequent implementation of redevelopment
activities would be undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),which may rely
on earlier environmental impact analysis or require additional environmental review more specific development
concept is proposed.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Does the;project have the potential to ✓
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal cotrunumty,reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California:history or pre-history?
b. Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited,but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable'
means that the incremental effects of a
t
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the;effects of other current projects,and the
effects of probable future projects.)
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si0ficut
pota Bally Untm UZ thin
significant Miewtion sivaifiew No
c. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings,either directly or
indirectly?
b`IAI AR Y. Acquisition of pM)erty wig the Project Area by eminent domain is an administrative authority
and process which does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment(see 111- logic
Problems,IV-Water,V-Air Quality,and VII-Biological Resources.
The incremental effects of the proposed project were reviewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. These projects included the North Richmond
Redevelopment Plan, the Monti Richmond Redevelopment Plan,the City of Richmond Redevelopment Program,
the City of San Pablo Redevelopment Program,the Richmond Buss project, the I-580tHoffrrtan Corridor
highway construction program,development in the Richmond Manna area, and development in the Hilltop
commercial and residential area,which were also adequately analyzed Environmental Impact Report prepared
for the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan in 1987. Additional projects reviewed included the Nest County
Integrated Resource Recovery Facility,the City of Richmond Creneml Plan and the Richmond Redevelopment
Areas and Amendments. It was concluded that the cumulative irnpacts associated with the extending the Agency's
ability to acquire property within the Project Area by eminent domain,an administrative authority and process,
are less thain significant.
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(925)646.4076
March 31, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
To: Contra Costa County Auditor, Assessor, Tax Collector, Executive Officer and
Legislative/Governing Body of All Affected Taxing Agencies
Re: Amendment of the North Richmond Redevelopment Plan.
Enclosed is a Statement of Preparation of an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the North Richmond Redevelopment.Project. This letter provides backgroundinformation
concerning the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
On July 14, 1987, by Ordinance No. 87-50, the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Contra Costa(the"Board")adopted the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project(the"Redevelopment Plan"). The Redevelopment Plan was amended in
1994 to add the time limitations required by AB 1294, and in February of 1999 to extend certain
time limits as permitted by new legislation.
At this time, the Contra.Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the"Agency")is
proposing for consideration by the Board, a technical amendment to the Redevelopment Plan(the
"Plan Amendment") to extend the deadline for commencement of eminent domain proceedings by
twelve years.
The proposed Plan Amendment will not expand the Project Area,, change any of the
financial provisions of the Redevelopment flan.(e.g., limits on allocation of tax increment revenue
to the Agency, time limits to incur debt or collect tax increment, or amount of outstanding bonded
indebtedness), or modify the basic purpose of the Redevelopment Plan and powers of the Agency.
Thus, the proposed amendment is not of the type described.in Health and Safety Code
Section 33354.6 which would required observance of the procedures set forth in the Community
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Redevelopment Law for the adoption of an initial redevelopment plan. The Agency and the
Board will comply with all requirements for adoption of an amendment of a redevelopment plan
as set forth in Health and Safety Code Sections 33450-33458.
Also enclosed for your information are copies of the draft Plan Amendment, the Notice of
Intent to Adapt Negative Declaration and the Negative Declaration prepared for the Plan
Amendment.
The Agency will provide you with written notice of the joint Board/Agency public hearing
on the proposed flan Amendment, which is expected to be conducted in June.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this matter, please call me at
(925) 335-1256.
Sincerely,
Beth Lee
Redevelopment Project Manager
Enclosures
PART X. CONSULTATIONS WITH AFFECTED TAXING AGENCIES
As described in Part I of this Report, the proposed amendment to the Man does not add
any territory to the Project Area or change any of the other fiscal parameters or time limits of the
Flan. Consequently, no formal consultation was conducted with affected taxing agencies.
However, consistent with the Agency and Board of Supervisors'desire for input, the
Agency sent each taxing agency, by certified mail, a copy of each of the following documents on
March 31, 1999:
1) Statement of Preparation of Plan Amendment (including notice of the County's and
Agency's intent to rely on a negative declaration for adoption of the Plan:
Amendment);
) Negative Declaration; and
3) Draft Amendment.
Each affected taxiing agency was sent on May 4, 1999, by certified mail, notice of the
public hearing on the Plan Amendment. A copy of this notice and declaration of mailing are
attached to this fart X of the Report.
Commissioners
Redevelopment Ager oCItr
John Gioia
County Administration Building Costa y St Mqefct
651 Pine Street 4th door,tdorth Vi1"ang ��
Martinez,California 94553-1296 Gayle S.Uitkema
d Disttict
Phil Batchelor
Exetiudw Director EkMnaGetber
3rd Dist ict
Dennis U.harry,MCP �
Assistwd EXeoutive Dtredor Mark�1eSautrtler•/
4th Districx
James Kennedy .tae milia
Deputy Director-Redevelopment
(925)646-4076 S#�District
r
May 5, 1999
NOTICE TO TAXING ENTITIES
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As you are aware, the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency has been in the
process of preparing the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Riclunond
Redevelopment Project Area(the "Plan Amendment").
As the attached Legal Notice indicates, the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
Board and Board of Supervisors of the Contra Costa County(the "Board")will held a joint public
hearing on Jane 8, 1999 at 9:00 am. in the Board Chambers, located at 651 Pine Street, Room
107, Martinez, California, to consider the adoption of the Plan Amendment.
The purpose of the proposed Pian Amendment is to extend the deadline for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the Agency by twelve years.
The Plan Amendment will not change any of the financial provisions of the Redevelopment
Plan(e.g. limits on allocation of tax increment revenue to the Agency, limits on tunes to incur
debt or collect tax increment, or limits.on the amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness), or the
Project Area boundaries.
The Plan Amendment and a Report on the Plan Amendment are on file with the Contra
Costa County Redevelopment Agency, located at 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, Martinez, California,
and are available for your inspection.
The County has prepared a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan Amendment. A copy of this Negative Declaration is available for review at the
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency offices.
1320MI 19850.1
Your further inquiries, and attendance at the public hearing, will be most welcome.
Sincerely,
Kennedy
De uty Director-(edevelopment
Attachments: Legal Notice
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DECLARATION OF MAILING
TO TAXING ENTITIES
I declare that:
I am a citizen of the United State and employed in the County of Centra Costa, State of
California, over the age of eighteen years, and employed by the Centra.Costa County
Redevelopment Agency. My business address is 650 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing,
Martinez, California..
I served the attached Notice to Taxing Entities of Joint Public Hearing(with attached.
Legal Notice), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, by depositing a true copy thereof
in the United States Mail on /7/ 1999 at Martinez, California, enclosed in a sealed
envelope, by certified mail, return receipt requested., addressed to the governing body of each of
the taxing entities which levies taxes upon any property in the North Richmond Project Area, a
list of which taxing entities is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
Declaration was executed on 9h4!1 J , 1933 at Martinez, California.
1320 1199850.1
PART XL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT REPORT
Part XII of the Original Report on the Plan included an extensive Neighborhood Impact
Report describing in detail the impact of the project on the residents of the project area and
surrounding areas. The information included in Part XII of the Original Report remains largely
unchanged and that part of the Original Report is included herein by this reference, with the
following updates:
1) Number of dwelling units housing persons and families of low or moderate
income expected to be destroyed as a part of the redevelopment project. As of the date of
this Report, nine(9)units housing low or moderate income households have been destroyed by
Agency activities. If the Agency pursues additional affordable housing developments in the
Project Area, the Agency anticipates five(5)to ten(10)additional units may be destroyed to
accommodate these projects.
2) Number of low or moderate income households expected to be displaced. As
of the date of this Report, seven(7) low or moderate income households have been displaced by
Agency activities. The Agency anticipates up to fifteen(15) additional households may be
displaced by future Agency affordable housing activity.
3) General location of housing to be rehabilitated, constructer, or developed
pursuant to Section 33413, projected financing of such units, and projected timetable to
meet relocation, housing production and replacement housing requirements. The Agency is
leveraging its Low and Moderate Housing Fund to provide two new affordable housing
development projects(Parkway Estates and North Richmond Senior Housing) and a first time
homebuyers program to assist lower-income households in purchasing and rehabilitating a home.
The Agency previously assisted eight (S)lower-income households through another first time
homebuyer program.
Parkway Estates is an eighty-seven(87)unit single family housing development. Of the
eighty-seven(87)units, a total of twenty-five(25) are restricted to lower-income households, of
which six(6)are designated for very-low income households. The North Richmond Senior
Housing project provides fifty-two (52)units of multifamily housing, all of which are restricted
for low-and moderate-income seniors. The first time homebuyers program will provide silent
second mortgage assistance to very-low and low-income households who purchase and
rehabilitate a home utilizing the H[.TI7 203k program.
The Agency's replacement housing obligation to date is nine(9)units, which is easily
being met by the provision of these various projects. In addition, the Agency's involvement in
these projects exceeds the requirements set forth by the California Community Redevelopment
Law for housing production. The Agency is working with the community to identify future
affordable housing projects that may include a new lease-to-own development and/or scattered
site infill housing for low-to moderate-income households, and anticipates easily meeting its
future replacement housing and housing production requirements with these projects.
1132(3\W1119935.1
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
TICE(2015.5 C.C.P.) Put=HEA�RINGt
on TUou ESDAY MYnotified5, I
STATE OF CALIFORNIA at 7:00 pm. in Acorn 547,
County of Contra Costa ��dn� ss5��lr s".tiro
am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the CountyStreet
Martin
to Contra Costa
County Planning Commission
County aforesaid; 1 am over the age of eighteen years, will consider a REDEVELOP-
MENT not a party to or interested in the above-entitled as sc ;as AMENDMENT
matter.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
€EDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
# am the Principal Legal Clerk of the West County Times, fApp!icant/Varlous Property
a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published &Pnem). North. Richmond
at 2640 Shade#ands Drive in the Cit of Walnut Creek, Redeve:o mentPlanAmend-
Y meat-North Richmond Re-
County of Contra Costa, 94598. development Project Area.
This is an amendment to the
Redevelopment Pian to ex-
And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of tend the deadline to com-
general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of mence eminent domain pro-
Contra Costa, State of California, under the date of The Plan for twelve years.
The ianntng Commission will
August 29, 1978. Case Number 188884, mane a report and recom-
mendation on the proposed
The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in
amendment the lan Amendment
type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in and Report on Plan amend-
each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not Reds®opmentPro Richmondrth .
in any upplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
For purposes ofcom f erica
of a Cal-
May 14 ifomia Environments] Cuallty
Act(CECA1 a Negative all in the of 1999 Dec-
laration of nvironmentai SIg-
Y year niflcance (no Environmental
impact Report requ!rev has
i certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the been Issued for this p%act.
foregoing is true and correct. if you challenge thero!ect in
court,you may be.ml ad to
raising only those issues you
Executed at Walnut Creek, California. or someone else raised at
On this 14 day of May, 1999 the putiUo hearing described
In thIs4nodo., or in written
cr eepondenc0 delivered to
..........
< the County ai or prior to,the
ub!ic hears
Signature p '�•
For further details, contact
West County Times the Contra Costa County
P 0 Box 100 Community Develo merit
Pinole, CA 94564
Department,
artin z CaliforrFine rpnone
(510) 262-27403 BETH L E(=at(925)635-11256.
/s/Dennis M.Barry,
Proof of Publication of: CommunityDeveiopment
(attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that Director
Contra Costa County
published) Legal WCT 6578
Pu :Ish May 54,!999
Redevelopment A( Contra ontr Commissioners
7 ci t( Iat G;oia
County Adrr4inistration Suild#ng tit Dislri•--
651 fine Street 4th Floor,North Wing County 2nd District
Martinez,California 945533-'1296 Gayle 8.ttrict a
Pahl Batchelor Donna Gerber
Executive Director 3rd District
Dennis M.Barry,AICD
Assistant Executive Director Mark DeStrictr
(�. '� ,�' 4#f7 District
James Kennedy ' '° Joe canciamilla
Deputy Director-Redevelopment ; 5th District
(925)646-4076 ra ------
May 5, 1999
To: Members of the Municipal Advisory Council
Re: Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area
Dear Municipal Advisory Council Members:
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 33385 () and(g), enclosed
are copies of the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area(the"Plan Amendment") and a Report on the Plan
Amendment (including the Negative Declaration for the Plan Amendment). The Plan
Amendment is hereby submitted to you for your review. At the Municipal .Advisory
Council's option, the Council may provide a report and/or recommendations on the Flan
Amendment to the Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Agency.
The Council's Report and/or Recommendation is to be filed with the Contra Costa
County Redevelopment Agency within 30 days of receipt of the Plan Amendment.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Plan Amendment,
please feel free to contact this office.
Sincerely,
�& /.,
Beth Lee
Redevelopment Project Manager
Enclosures
cc: Dennis M. Barry, Community Development Director
Jim Kennedy, Deputy Director-Redevelopment
320106` 119894.1
Redevelopment Agency uontra
f-eOrnmisstoners
ohn GWta
County Administration Building Costa 1st Distrix°
651 Pine strut 4th Floor,Horth Wing }
1+Aargnez.California 94553-17.96 out � Gayle S.ul"am
2nd Disrrid
PhR Batchelor
Executive Director oonnaGerwr
3rd Di bict
Dennis M.Barry,AtCP
Assistant Executive DirectorMark DeSwAnier+! .� .
6th District
James Kennedy "`�*'
lta
Deputy Diirecto+r-Redevelopment dare Cau�c Ski District(925)
(925)646-4076
May 5, 1999
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
Dear Property Owner or Occupant in the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area.:
It is a pleasure to send you this packet of information concerning the proposed Third
Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project(the
"Plan Amendment"), The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors(the "Board"), County
staff`, the County Planning Commission, and interested members of the community have been
involved in the plan amendment process and are pleased to see that the planning process is nearing
completion.
This packet contains a copy of the Legal Notice for a Public Hearing to be held on the
proposed Plan Amendment along with a map of the property located within the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area boundary. As the Legal Notice indicates, the Board of Supervisors
and the Agency will hold a joint public bearing on.lune 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board
Chambers, located at 651 Pine Street, Room, 107, Martinez, California. The public hearing will be
held to consider the adoption of the Plan Amendment. The purpose of the proposed Plan
Amendment is to extend the deadline for commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the
Agency by twelve years.
In preparation for this formal public hearing, a community meeting on the proposed Plan
Amendment is scheduled for June 1, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at the Multi-Cultural Center, located at
515 Silver- Avenue, North Richmond, California. Please plan to attend this meeting if you have
question about the proposed Plan Amendment or the redevelopment process in general.
The latest equalized property tax roll of the County indicates that you own or occupy
property within the Project Area boundary. In compliance with the requirements of State law,
this packet is being transmitted to you by U-S. mail. The notice is also being sent to businesses,
residential tenants and community organizations located within the boundaries of the Project.
Area..
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Property Owner or Occupant
May 5, 1999
Page
The County has prepared a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan.Amendment. A copy of this Negative Declaration is available for review at the
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency offices. The Plan Amendment, along with a
detailed report concerning the Plan Amendment(which includes the Negative Declaration.)are
available for inspection in the office of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency located
at 651 Pine Street,4th Floor, North Wing, Martinez, California.
In accordance with Section 33350 of the California Health and Safety Code, you are
hereby notified that all property located within the boundaries of the Project Area is subject to
acquisition by the Redevelopment Agency by purchase or eminent domain(condemnation)under
the provisions of the proposed Plan Amendment. The Agency is required to formally notify
property owners well in advance before making offers to purchase their property and has adopted
procedures for that purpose. The Agency has no current plans to acquire particular properties.
It is important to note that the Agency's use of this tool would be limited and used only as a last
resort toward a project of greater community benefit.
Your further inquiries, and attendance at the community meeting and public hearing, will
be most welcome.
Sincerely.
a es Kenned
D uty.Director Redevelopment
Attachments. Legal Notice
13201t I19851.1
Redevelopment ACgp-ncy Contra Commissioners
Costa Johnistri t
County Administration Building /� �'`� 1st District
651 Fine Street 4th Roost,North Wigg �..J 1 1 Gayle S.Uilkema
Martinez,California 94553-1296 2nd District
Phil Batchelor Donna Gerber
Executive Director 3rd District
Dennis M.Barry,AICP Mark DeSaulnier
Assistant Executive Director f ,f- 4th District
James Kennedy Joe canciamiita
Deputy Director-Redevelopment Uh Distict
(925)646-4076
May 5, 1999
NOTICE TO TAXING ENTITIES
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As you are aware, the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency has been in the
process of preparing the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond
Redevelopment Project Area(the "Plan Amendment").
As the attached Legal Notice indicates, the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency
Board and Board of Supervisors of the Contra Costa County(the "Board") will hold a joint public
hearing on June 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers, located at 651 Pine Street, Room
107, Martinez, California, to consider the adoption of the Plan Amendment.
The purpose of the proposed Plan Amendment is to extend the deadline for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the Agency by twelve years.
The Plan Amendment will not change any of the financial provisions of the Redevelopment
Plan(e.g. limits on allocation of tax increment revenue to the Agency, limits on times to incur
debt or collect tax increment, or limits on the amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness), or the
Project Area boundaries.
The Plan Amendment and a Report on the Plan Amendment are on file with the Contra
Costa County Redevelopment Agency, located at 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, Martinez, California,
and are available for your inspection.
The County has prepared a Legative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan Amendment. A copy of this Legative Declaration is available for review at the
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency offices.
132QV161119650.1
Your further inquiries, and attendance at the public hearing, will be most welcome.
Sincerely,
J s Kennedy
De uty Director— edeveloptnent
Attachments. Legal Notice
1320M\1
LEGAL NOTICE
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT.PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
(the"Board") and the Board of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency(the "Agency")
will hold a joint public hearing on June 8, 1999 at 9.00 a.m. in the Board Chambers located at 651
Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez, California. The hearing may be continued from time to time
until completed. Any person desiring the opportunity to be heard will be afforded an opportunity
to do so.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider certain an amendment described below to the
Redevelopment flan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project, adopted by Board
Ordinance No. 87-50 on July 14, 1987, as amended in 1994 and 1999 (the "Plan"). The currently
proposed amendment to the Plan is incorporated in a proposed Third Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area(the "Plan
Amendment").
The purpose of the proposed Plan Amendment is to extend the deadline for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings by the Agency by twelve years.
The proposed Plan Amendment will not change any of the financial provisions of the Plan
(e.g. limits on allocation of tax increment revenue to the Agency, limits on times to incur debt or
collect tax increment, or limits on the amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness), or the
proposed activities of the Agency to promote redevelopment of the Project Area.
The Project Area is situated in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, and is
more particularly described in Exhibit A to the Ordinance 87-50, adopted July 14, 1987, recorded
in the Offices of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County on July 23, 1987. The boundaries
of the Project Area will not be changed as a result of the Plan Amendment.
The County has prepared a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts of the
proposed Plan Amendment. A copy of this Negative Declaration is available for review at the
offices of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency.
Any and all persons having any comments on or objections to the proposed Plan
Amendment, or the regularity of any prior proceeding, or who which to speak on any issue raised
by the Plan Amendment or the Negative Declaration as it relates to the Plan Amendment may
appear at the hearing and show cause why the proposed Plan Amendment should not be adopted.
In addition at any time not later than the time set forth for the hearing on the Plan Amendment,
any person may file in writing with the Clerk of the Board of the County of Contra Costa a
statement of objections to the proposed Plan Amendment.
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In accordance with the California Community Redevelopment Law, the Agency has
prepared a Report on the Plan Amendment. The.Plan Amendment and Report on the Pian
Amendment are available for inspection in the offices of the Contra Costa County Redevelopment
Agency, located at 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing, Martinez, California.
This Notice is published pursuant to the order of the Board of Supervisors of the Contra
Costa County and the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency.
Date: May 4, 1999 Contra Costa CountyRedevelopment Agency
For Publication on: P
May 12, 1999 —Redevelop t
May 19, 1999
May 26, 1999
June 2, 1999
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DECLARATION OF MAILING
TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
I declare that:
I am citizen of the United States and employed in the County of Contra Costa, State of
California,over the age of eighteen years, and employed by the Contra.Costa County
Redevelopment Agency. My business address is 651 fine Street,4th.Floor,North Wing,
Martinez,California.
I served the attached Notice to.Property owners and Occupants(with attached Legal
Notice)a copy of which is attached hereto as ExhihiLA,by depositing a true copy thereof in the
United States Mail at Martinez,California,by First Class mail,on ' 4i �, 1999,
addressed to each of those persons listed in the last equalized roll of Contra osta County as
owning, or listed in Contra Costa County records as occupying,property within the boundaries
of the North Richmond Project Area and to each of those persons,businesses and community
organizations believed to occupy property within the boundaries of the North Richmond Project
Area.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
Declaration was executed on`�,., �� , 1999 at Martinez, California.
320\06!119851.1
DECLARATION OF MAILING
TO TAXING ENTITIES
I declare that:
I am a citizen of the United State and employed in the County of Contra Costa, State of
California, over the age of eighteen years, and employed by the Contra Costa County
Redevelopment Agency. My business address is 650 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing,
Martinez, California,
I served the attached Notice to Taxing Entities of Joint Public Hearing(with attached
Legal Notice), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, by depositing a true copy thereof
in the United States Mail on 7h4-i -V , 1999 at Martinez, California, enclosed in a sealed
envelope, by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the governing body of each of
the taxing entities which levies taxes upon any property in the North Richmond Project Area, a
list of which taxing entities is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
Declaration was executed on A#4 1999 at Martinez, California.
1320MI19850.1
Community Contra
�1 aCom,�ty d�e'openf director
Development
Costa
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Countyfi
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street "s
4th Flo-r, North Wing ` .
Martinez, California 94553-0095S.Lt, uc,i GLLNK
Phone: - >.: EPU
(925)335-1250 March 31, 1999
NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN AMENDMENT
County File CR 99-6
Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and the "Guidelines for Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended to date, this is to advise you that
the Community Development Department of Contra Costa County has prepared an initial study on
the following project:
NORTH RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLANT AMENDMENT
PROJECT DESCRIMON: The proposed project involves amending the Redevelopment Plan for
the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area(Project Area), extending deadline to commence
eminent domain proceedings by twelve years (Plan Amendment). The North Richmond
Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on July 14,
1987. The plan was subsequently amended in 1994 and again in 1999. The California Community
Redevelopment Law(Section 3300 et seq) of the State Health and Safety Code, which governs the
adoption and implementation of redevelopment plan, provide that the authority of a redevelopment
agency to employ eminent domain to acquire property in a redevelopment project area expires twelve
years after adoption of the redevelopment plan or the last amendment to the plan reestablishing the
eminent domain authority. The Redevelopment Agency's eminent domain authority expires July 14,
1999.
PROJECT LOCATION: The Project Area is located on the west edge of Contra.Costa County
between the Cities of San Pablo and Richmond and San Pablo Bay. The primary access to this
unincorporated area is via the Richmond Parkway, which connects interstate 80 with interstate 580.
Secondary access routes to the area include Parr Boulevard, Brookside Drive, Market Avenue,
Chesley Avenue, Hensley Street, and Filbert Street (Third Street). The Project Area consists of
approximately 900 acres of flat,Bayside land. The lower reaches of two drainages, San Pablo Creek.
and Wildcat Creek,traverse the area. Lands to the west are predominately San Pablo Bay wetlands.
The south portion of the Project Area is primarily residential, with some light-industrial and
commercial uses south of Wildcat Creek and heavy industrial and agricultural (green house) uses
north of Wildcat Creek.
No significant impacts have been identified in the initial study. A copy of the Negative Declaration
and all documents referenced in the negative declaration may be reviewed in the offices of the
Community Development Department, and Application and Permit Center at the McBrien
Administration Building, North Wing, Second Floor, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, during normal
business hours.
Office Hours Monday- Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Office is closed the 1 st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of each month
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - The period for accepting comments on the adequacy of the
environmental documents extends to 5.00 P.M.,Monday, May 3, 1999. Any comments should be
in writing and submitted to the following address;
Maureen Toms, Senior Planner
Contra Costa County Community Development Department
651 Pine Street,North Wing, 4th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
It is anticipated that the proposed Negative Declaration will be considered for adoption at a meeting
of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 8, 1999. The meeting is
anticipated to be held at 9:00 am at the Board Chambers at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA_ It is
expected that the Board of Supervisors will also conduct a hearing on the amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan at the same meeting.
Maureen Toms
Senior Planner
cc.County Clerk's Office(2 copies)
Public Warks-Steve'Wright
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a RECEIVED
PROOF OF PUBLICATION =0F3SQPERV918OR8
(2015.5 C.C.P.) year'
• ��=.p.
mendment will
not dhange the ueay petm
ted wm:n the Projedt Area;.
STATE OF CAL#FORMA
and
� CLEC C BOARD
Count or ORDINANCE NO.W31 The Planni Commisa#or
County Contra Costa which to the duly doe# ryate�f
AN ORDINANCE OF THE and acting o'6cia# pl01111rtg
i am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS df the Coun of Contra; Tire adop ion and rnp#emen
Dir THE COUNTY OF CON• t do of a Pian Amend-
County aforesaid; # am 9Vet the age of eighteen years, 7RA COBTA APPROVINQ fir's aosmi od tc the, Mont are economical. ecund
port and rscx+m
and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled ANDJADOP11Pt(#7'ftET#tiRD mendetttxt dated May 25, arxt taastt�ie( _dolens
AMENDMENT TO THE RE- 199$, recommending Part N of the Report on the
matter. DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR and ad Plan Amendment regarding
o va. ens and o
THE NORTH RICHMOND Pian Arrtendment and evidence with respect to this
I am the Principal Legal Clerk of the West County Times, REDEVELOPMENT O- pprova# and adoption. of re enol•
a newspaper of snare# circa##tion, AREogatwe Dectaraildrt
g printed and published CERTAIN DtNCi>3 PUB- pared tor.the Plan Amond- The Pian Amendmentt®«»
at 2640 Shade#ands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, 6UANTTt>THECOAarvtUNt- mens and has certified that, ofetsnt with the General Pian
r. ty RE6EVELOPMENT LAW tits flan Amendment iron- the County, Including i7u±
ti Dairy of Contra Dilate, 94558, OF THE STATE OF CALL- forms W the General Plan; no,limited to the houoirsg El-
FORNIA and amenp;ell
the Goners# Pier
And which newsraper has been adjudged a newspaper of The centra Ocata county Pursuant to the Piano lV1l 04� est on t e'
general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Board Of SuperNsors do" Gcmmtaekx recraMrztenda Plan Amendment aaddn
Contra Costa, State of California, under the date of ordain aylwwa: tfdn and rsacson ixo74rittho �evidence with u,tht�
August 29, 19M rase (Cumber 188884. SECTION 1,SUMMARY.Thta Guidelines to the Oalifontla
Emitonmenta#Quality Act-of
ordinance amends the Reda- t$7t7, ay at'nsnded CEgA The odatdemnetion of nasi
wkrpmer t Pian for the North Guidelines"}. the aifve pity,ti any:is
The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in Rtahrnomt Redevelopment Deciaraddn tvxrtple by to the execution 0the Roda-
iype not Srrti3ller than nonpareil), has been published in Prtijed4 Area to extend the County staff and dated iaita nt Plan and ado-
type
for commenoament q oafs provisions have been
each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not of sminent darealn proceed- March 31' tow, may so rve rnaede for payment for prop-
in any supplerr Fitt thereof on the#0?icwin dates, to-wit: ngs by the contra Costa envirxxtmsntal dddumren- Cyt, a ulnad as
g Revs#oappwont on �trio Pian Amend- ed by law yes dutarty
Agency foraddlfldetal Parts i and IV of RopoR
twehNe(12)years. fay rsaolutidn adootod prlcrr.td on the Plan Amend=n.
tote adoption of thio ordi- gasdln�a evidence with re-
i
SECTION tf. BACKGROUND.rvissrl- name, taro Board and the spsoi W&tis finding).
a�: sit the year of 1999 Byr�atdofsuDonrlytteOndi- ,agency have std
nonce No.87-50 adopted on opted and The p�n has a feasible
duty 14, 1987 ike Booed of approved iheMativo Dec- Metltod orryplan for the roto-
i certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the Suparvfsdra o?tote crxattty of ##ars0on in lance W!th cation , fartNiioa and par-
Cor fro Costs (the "Board" Section 15074 of the CE,b4 sono wt ldh may be
#oregt7ing i8 true and t:t3rreCt. ) Guidelines;and displaced
adopted the Redsveiopment from the Project Area if the
Pion for the Nort#t RiditMdnd On dune 8, 1999,rho Soasd Plan Amendment may result
Executed at Walnut Greek, California. Rodevaio mans Proyodt Aron and+�a Aflsndy ndudted a In the temporary or porma-
!7n this 21 da f June, 1995 fro "f1rolpect Ansa' and b nontdisplacementof oc-
Y j3oarri of SuperAscre &17F t � e Mod In dupanta of housing Htgo
Hands No.84 88 adopted do donde ry tt Me
u#remsn in to ea too per
December x 1954,and Orth- ticui Parts V and(%f of the
: nonce No.9 X18,adopted on of the lsdovsicpmont LA W.
Report e Plan Amend-
Signature February 23,1999,Late Board :earl '' Mont regarding evidence
adosstsd amendments to the 'SECTION Ill.FINDINGS.In so- with respect to this finding).
West Redevelopment Plan for the d11aSt County Tames Norio Richmond Redevelop- P cdrdence with CaliforniaThem am,or,shall bs prov#d-
P C Box 100 Mont ,Health and Safely Code Seo-
Ptu}edt Area (ea tions 833x37 and 38457.1,acrd ed,In the P act Arsa or in
amended, too "Rsdevelo basso u the evidence
Pinole, CA 9455 in
Mont Plan");and other areas nroe�7 £
(r 10) 262-2740 a d en A nd�msnt and on u##Itlas and putsftt and mart
Pursuant to the CrxnMunity memial faclhtlas atria at ro s
Rsdevolo[xnant Law of the tete syfdonce fx'eaentsd et
Proof of Publication of: State of Califafitta the "Re the jon2 pubfto nearing, the or prices within the ifnandial
( Board"PI end dan'rrrt#nee means of tits fa»Nes and
(attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that dwel° '°nt with reopaot to the Ptah s who May be da-
ty Amendment t t placed from the Project Area,
published) has nt Agency(the n'Apoa a» decant, safe and sanitary
amendment to the adRedoved- The Oct Area is a blighted dwellings equal of in number le
opmsnt Pian that would ox- ares redeye#oprrtant of the number a3t and available
tend itte Agendya deaci53ns whlc}f to ofrectu- to, such dlyplaced ismolas
fir coMmeneamint of ami public puma df and 5�oryorss and rsayderaby
stent dcxnaln #to RsdsvefopmenY t aw(ares gacrtctpe}s�sibl�e to their plate of
twelve ysora; particularly Pori i1 of the Re Pare V and X"Wccularlrt
port ort,the Plan Amendment s oto FsSsn Amondmer
The Apggssatrtccyy tegardfrip evkisnoa for this
and su6mEttsd io itis "ng). fir g evidence with to-
for Wow and adoption a specs thle finding).Families
Third AmandMen# The PlaIredeven Amendment would and Persona"I not be dlar
Rode"Mlopmant Plan octn rrti the a refod pfed prior to arsi tw unit
for tits Nctr1. Ric rr»riMh r>8 d Re to Sections #34411 and
ht act (the opment Lew and would be lrt
"Pleat ndment'},a the e, o�t of ale p aistid rrxanti Law. the ll] urg
Redevelop-
of which le ort ti1a witty flea pestle, health, safety, aril housing psrsone W4 m&les
of the Board d the wee ;and She#m Amendment of low or Moderate lnoon e
unty of{:drttra Coate aril non of the Plan Attie pu Nashall not$to removed or do-
has
promote tits pubtid
t o&doff a h" df pard waitbro the Wripeace -tyy alth o1 cin-and �f a replacementOy*4 OW hot.®tom
hsections
as dot that lan ae meta the ruf would and ic 83334 Pursuant1 ,nand 33413.5
poser aMandmant will of the s e nt Law of ths Redwvolaprnent Law.
Moto offs r reckm pa>tldulsrh� uo• The Board is petlefled that the
Mont of the t Area In and Parts 1,11,scut 17#of
addnrdareCs Wttti the goofs, the Roport ort the Planof permanent housing fac#I#lfea
objactirros,and policies of the An+ondmont regartdfn atA- will be available within three
County of CanAa Costa's# dance with respect fo 9tto years hurt the time odou-
r3ansral Plan offs Rsdoveforr +tg)• penis of the Project Area,if
mer t Pian,and itis RadewsF-i The any,w the darv�d and that
dpMsnt Lev✓and tion and Imp#emsn- such fsoit#
b►tlon the Pian Amend- ties, thorn will be
The hia�y ( e andt we economicalsoundo0cu ble to such displaced facilities
and aubrnittad, the oodupanta
has rwAswad acid conotd- Part IV or the Ftoport on tits rents comparable to thoss
orsd,a written re on the Plan Amend" regarding i In community at time
proposed amen sister (the svtdsnoe with naapadt to this of their di Oman# foss
Report on the flan Arnsnd-l ng}. #'arts V anti Xt M
mint) para to Health i on tns Plan f
and sorsty songs Bs on Tix Plan Amsrtdrrtenl h son i "nt regards evi-I
834x7.1, a Dopy of swtf as dstent with the General Pian }V4, respect to this
on file with fhe Diene or the of its ctxanty Including but
;
Board;and not Nmitad!n tote Houaiet� to E#- Rte Matters Get tortta
sment of tis #3an '
arrai Plsz i Health and Safety Code S+�
Tris purpose of rite flan (see partictalan Patio P, Vt tion 333x7 d)($, (tddy�{{10
Amendment Is to extend the and V fi of h• epwi on the ,{doh 1},{d)(12}a (d)(13) 0),
deadline for commorscement � Amendm®nt rr,t�g lei# owowe 5 or affected,
l
of arninartt domain evkienrs with re to title i 9
Ings by the Agency proceed-
11tding), t by the Man Amendment,and
consequently no further find-
a�
mgs v�lt:r nsspact,ttt such'
matters era raau:rtd tees
arts I
in
i the Pian Amendment r+agar>f-
1
evidence with respect to
this 3nttingj.
i SECTION M 0OWNUING
PURPOSE AND INTENT.It is
the continul p' aid
intent of t3a Etz thst inn
Redevelopment Plan Amand-
mont be imptemsnted in or-
der to czxYJnua to:
Eliminate the conditions of
i Night
j Ensure.as far as posaibte,
that the causes of the bilGht-
will be Mor
eitminatac of protected
against;
Encourage and ensure the
eda'. lopment of the Project
Are
Encu re,q and tooter the
i soonomic ravt5stlaa9on a#tle
Project Ares; as noosseety,
Provide and klp. W-
fordable housing.
SECTi N V. OVERRULING
OF OBJEGTIONS.All written
and oral objection to t-*
andmei ttheeP by this Ordorsanve
i are hereby overruled.
SECTIOE PLAN NAR.15NDM N'T.ON It O is
hereby found and cetermined
that the Pian Amendment is
necessary surd desirable.The
Rodeveiopment Plan. sit
amendments and rastate-
}r nonts of the Redevelop'nont
Pers, and ail cnJ3nanoos
adopting or praviouaay
amending the Rsdevetop-
i ment Plana era hereby
i amendati in aconrd+ar with
i ffi e Ptah Asr..60 txaw
i The Plat. Amendment is
hereby adopted " an-
proved and the Redeyat{}p
I Plan, as &marded Y
the Pian Amondment,is des-
;vekn)FFdeaa�n for the Pro-
loot Area. The Plan
i Arw-4mant, consisting of
rine page and one exhibit,is
incorporates in this Ordi-
nancereference, and
nada a part of the Ordinance
as4f set W in full In the Ord-
nonce.The Clerk of the Board
of file county is hemYry di-
reotod to to a 000Y o€bre
i Plan Amendment wttr the
i minutes of thoa rnaeing.The
Agency 3s vested U. t
continuing responnsibility. to
o menntt Plan, as _ment theRamennded by
the Plan Annandment.
SECIION Vtl. REOORDA-
TION. .The Executive Director
of the Agency is hereby di-
rooted to record the Pfara
Amendment In compliance
with the�p�iskma of Health
and Sofa'.y C da Sec#itxt
j 334U and C Vernment Code
}Section 27295.
SEMON Vila.SEVERAMUTY.
=l` proytaion,section,sub-
,n, subdivision, sen.,
tante clause or phrase of
this rdinsnoe or the Plan,
Amendment is for any r4aaors
halo to be invalid or u
!tutlonai, such daclstcrt oW PASSED ON June 8,IBM by
i not affect me validity of the the tolivoing vote;
s nknainN porn or AYES:6+apaeNsorhs a3ioia„Ue-
of eAmenOrdnance
nce or a k..ma, mbar and CanoGarnlF-
Ist
NOES:None
SE_-nON lX. E€:EC nVF_ ASSENT:Supervisor DeSati-
OA"E. This Ordlnenca be- roar
j comes effeetva 30 days after ABSTAIN:None
Passage,and within 18 date ATMS : PHIS. BATCHELOR,
j altar a shall be r)- Clerk of the Board
N once in the West and County Administrator
County nines,a news r By.Ann Corvet�
anti
published emulated Joe far
i
in the County of Contra Coe- Loci CCT 5772
i to Publish June 21,IM