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C.125

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:	June 21, 2022

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Subject:

Allocation of Livable Communities Trust funds to the Moraga Commons Enhancement Project (District II)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/21/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

925-655-2870

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 21, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

1. ALLOCATE $25,000 from the Livable Communities Trust (District II portion) to the Moraga Community Foundation (MCF) for the Moraga Commons Enhancement Program, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to enter into a contract, subject to approval by the County Administrator and approval as to form by County Counsel, with MCF in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the Moraga Commons Enhancement Program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No General Fund impact. The $25,000 required for the contract will come from the District II allocation of the deposits into the Livable Community Trust. The current available balance in the District II portion of the fund is $1,552,767.14.

BACKGROUND:

The Livable Communities Trust (Trust) is a Special Revenue Mitigation Fund that was established by the Board of Supervisors on November 15, 2005, following the approval of the Camino Tassajara Combined General Plan Amendment Project, also known as the Alamo Creek and Intervening Property residential projects, and was required as a condition of approval. The Trust was established to implement the County’s Smart Growth Action Plan. The residential developers pay an $8,000 per unit fee (excluding the affordable housing portions of the projects) into the Trust. The Department of Conservation and Development administers the Trust.

On December 3, 2013, the Board of Supervisors determined that revenue from the Trust should be spent equally among supervisorial districts. At complete build-out, deposits to the Trust will total $8,448,000. As of June 1, 2022, the account has collected $8,376,000 in revenue fees, and $880,125.68 accrued interest with $5,425,932.04 remaining in uncommitted funds. The approved expenditures to date are attached.

The Moraga Community Foundation (MCF) launched the Moraga Commons Enhancement Program in 2021, which is a fundraising program that will ensure the Moraga Commons Park continues to a be a vital gathering place for the community. Specifically, the MCF gifts the money

raised to the Town of Moraga to complete the projects that will enhance the All-Abilities Playground. Therefore, the use of the funds towards the Moraga Commons Enhancement Program supports Smart Growth Action Plan number 4: To promote economic revitalization in urban infill communities. The allocated funding will go towards Phase II of the Moraga Commons Enhancement Project, which includes:

1. Replacing aging restrooms to ensure ADA accessibility.
2. Improving picnic areas near the All-Access Playground.
3. Planting trees throughout the Commons and West Commons parks.
4. Making irrigation improvements in the Commons and West Commons parks.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without the allocation of funds, the Moraga Commons Enhancement Project may not meet their fundraising goal by June 30, 2022, delaying the proposed improvements to the project site.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The All-Abilities Playground has enriched the community as well as drawn children from all over the East Bay by offering a safe place for all sensitivities, abilities, and developmental stages. The Moraga Commons Enhancement Program supports the following children’s outcomes: (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.