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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05232006 - C.83 TO: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY � 's L ' Contra FROM: JOHN CULLEN -' Costa EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0' "''"`` ' A�-�o�� DATE: May 23, 2006 County SUBJECT: AB 2922 (Jones) C—, SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: OPPOSE AB 2922 (Jones), and AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute letters to the County's legislative delegation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No General Funds impact results from this action. BACKGROUND: The County of Contra Costa and its Redevelopment Agency has been one of the strongest advocates and provider for affordable housing financing in the state for decades. Nevertheless staff recommends the Agency oppose AB 2922 in its current form. AB 2922 would increase the mandated housing set-aside for redevelopment agencies from 20% of annual tax.increments, to 35% of annual tax increments. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ® YES SIGNATURE: [RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ❑ RECOMMi ND TION OF A NCY COMMIT T E APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): 116�1 Z4 ACTION OFGE CY ON 0?3 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ❑ VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE AYES: NOES: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED Contact: James Kennedy (335-7225) t� JOHN CULLE , GENCY SECRETARY Orig: Redevelopment Agency cc: County Administrator's Office County Counsel By: eputy Community Development G:\CDBG-REDEV\redev\LNoble\Personal\Board Orders and Greenies\BOARD.RDA.AB 2922 Jones.05.23.06.doc BACKGROUND CONT. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment funds go to fund a single program-affordable housing—, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government and the only source of affordable housing funds that is growing. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields), fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of projects. Moreover, many agencies, included the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, have committed much of their revenues to repayment of debt for many years into the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: • Puts additional onus on providing housing for extremely low- and very low- income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low- and very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property. A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. G:\CDBG-REDEV\redev\LNoble\Personal\Board Orders and Greenies\BOARD.RDA.AB 2922 Jones.05.23.06.doc llen The Board of Su ervisors Contra JohnClerk the the p Clerk oBoard Costa - and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County , (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 l John Gioia,District_I �,E.s--'- Gayle B.Uilkema,District Il — Mary N.Piepho,District III R. Mark DeSaulnier,District IV Federal D.Glover, District V c aiuNi °$ 7y ti _66 May May 23, 2006 Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla State Capitol PO Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0011 Dear Assemblyman Canciamilla: Re: . AB 2922 (Jones) The County of Contra Costa and its Redevelopment Agency have been a strong and consistent advocate for the adequate provision of affordable housing. Furthermore we have financed over 4000 housing units in the last decade, many through creative financing structures, involving multiple funding sources including redevelopment housing set-asides. Nevertheless, we oppose AB 2922 in its current form. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment funds go to fund a single program, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing, and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields), fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of project. Moreover, many agencies have committed most of their revenues to repayment of debt for many years into the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: • Puts additional onus on providing housing for extremely low- and very low-income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low- and very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement,units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property. A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. We request your assistance in opposing AB 2922 in its current form, and to help facilitate a dialogue among stakeholders-that would result in a consensus approach. Sincerely, 1 ohn Gioia, Chair CC: County Administrator Community Development 'Redevelopment Agency; The Board of Supervisors Contra John Cullen P Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator , 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 John Gioia,District 1 �E s E"•••,o� Gayle B.Uilkema,District If — Mary N.Piepho,District III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV _ Federal D.Glover, District V co May 23, 2006 . Senator Don Perata State Capitol, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Perata: Re: AB 2922 (Jones) The County of Contra Costa and its Redevelopment Agency have been a strong and consistent advocate for the adequate provision of affordable housing. Furthermore we have financed over 4000 housing units in the last decade, many through creative financing structures, involving multiple funding sources including redevelopment housing set-asides. Nevertheless, we oppose AB 2922 in its current form. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment funds go to fund a-single program, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing, and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up_contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields), fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of project. Moreover, many agencies have committed most of their revenues to repayment of debt for many years into.the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. r Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: • Puts additional onus on providing housing for extremely low- and very low-income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low- and very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property. A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. We request your.assistance in opposing AB 2922 in its current form, and to help facilitate a dialogue among stakeholders that would result in a consensus approach. Sin ereIy, John Gioia Chair CC: c6ounty Administrator Community Development Redevelopment Agency The Board of Supervisors Contra John Cullen p Clerk of the Board CostaCosand . County Administration Building !'Q County Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 John Gioia,District 1 Gayle B.Uilkema,District 11 Mary N.Piepho,District 111 Mark DeSaulnier, District IV. Federal D.Glover, District V o Co May 23, 2006 Senator Tom Torlakson State Capitol, Room 4032 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Torlakson: Re: AB 2922 (Jones) The County of Contra Costa, and its Redevelopment Agency have been a strong and consistent advocate for the adequate provision of affordable housing. Furthermore we have financed over 4000 housing units in the last decade, many through creative financing structures, involving multiple funding sources including redevelopment housing set-asides. Nevertheless, we oppose AB 2922 in its current form. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment funds go to fund a single program, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing, and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields),.fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of project. Moreover, many agencies have committed most of their revenues to repayment of debt for many years into the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: Puts additional onus on providing housing for extremely low- and very low-income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low- and. very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely-low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for.the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property.. A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. We request your assistance in opposing AB 2922 in its current form, and to help facilitate a dialogue among stakeholders that would result in a consensus approach. Sincp�rely, John Gioia, Chair CC: County Administrator Community Development Redevelopment Agency °r f, The Board of Supervisors Contra Jolm Cullen Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 John Gioia,District 1 Gayle B.Uilkema,District 11 Mary N.Piepho,District III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV r Federal D.Glover, District V c N ST'4 COt1tZ� May 23, 2006 Assemblyman Guy Houston State Capitol PO Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0015 Dear Assemblyman Houston: Re: AB 2922 (Jones) The County of Contra Costa and its Redevelopment Agency have been a strong and consistent advocate for the adequate provision of affordable housing. Furthermore we have financed over 4000 housing units in the last decade,.many through creative financing structures, involving multiple funding sources including redevelopment housing set-asides. Nevertheless, we oppose AB 2922 in its current form. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment-funds go to fund a single program, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing, and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields), fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of project. Moreover, many agencies have committed most of their revenues to repayment of debt for many years into the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: • Puts additional on on providing housing for extremely low- and very low-income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the,projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low- and very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property. .A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. We request your assistance in opposing AB.2922 in its current form, and to help facilitate a dialogue among stakeholders that would result in a consensus approach. Sincerely, `.,John Gioia, Chair CC: County Administrator Community Development- Redevelopment Agency The Board of Supervisors Contra John Cullen P Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street,Room 106 County (925)335-1080 Martinez,California 94553-4068 1•. John Gioia,District 1 Gayle B.Uilkema,District 11 Mary N.Piepho,District III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV _ Federal D.Glover, District V ctAiD 's QpsTq,COiIIi'�,� May 23, 2006 Assemblymember Loni Hancock State Capitol PO Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0014 Dear Assernblymember Hancock: Re: AB 2922 (Jones) The County of Contra Costa and its Redevelopment Agency have been a strong and consistent advocate for the adequate provision of affordable housing. Furthermore we have financed over 4000 housing units in the last decade, many through creative financing structures, involving multiple funding sources including redevelopment housing set-asides. Nevertheless, we oppose AB 2922 in its current form. By mandating that a higher percent of all redevelopment funds go to fund a single program, AB 2922 would further reduce local control of redevelopment and community.revitalization projects. The bill fails to recognize that redevelopment agencies are responsible for more than affordable housing, and that agencies are already the largest funder of affordable housing in California next to the federal government. Redevelopment agencies also clean-up contaminated properties (i.e. Brownfields), fund public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer and water lines, and create parks, libraries and community centers. AB 2922 would significantly reduce resources available for other types of project: Moreover, many agencies have committed most of their revenues to.repayment of debt for many years into the future and do not have funds available for additional housing set-aside. Some other specific concerns about AB 2922 include: • Puts additional onus on providing housing for extremely low- and very low-income persons on redevelopment agencies, without any guarantees of other funds needed to make the projects work financially. o At least half of the units assisted by the local housing fund must be targeted for extremely low and very low-income persons. o In the case of replacement units, it requires that household incomes which can't be verified shall be considered extremely low-income. • Expands the replacement housing obligation to include not just units destroyed or removed by the local agency, but also any units destroyed or removed by any other governmental entity, including state government. • Increases the lead time for the adoption of replacement housing plans from 30 to 180 days prior to approval of agreements for acquisition of property. A draft must be made available at least 90 days prior to adoption, making the effective lead time 270 days, or 9 months. We request your assistance in opposing AB 2922 in its current form, and to help facilitate a dialogue among stakeholders that-would result in a consensus approach. Sincerely, r, `John Gioia, Chair CC: County Administrator Community Development Redevelopment Agency