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ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN City of El Cerrito Strategic Plan January 2013 Attachment 2. Environmental Scan (Agenda Item ---PAGE BREAK--- Table of Contents Environmental Scan Purpose City of El Cerrito Mission Statement Environmental Scan Categories Overall Demographic Profile Summaries of Environmental Scan Categories Additional Considerations Conclusions CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Environmental Scan Purpose The Environmental Scan provides critical data and a foundation for the creation of goals and strategies The Scan identifies factors which will influence the organization both today and into the future Major Sources of data used throughout Scan: US Census Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) National Citizen Survey City of El Cerrito CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of El Cerrito Mission Statement The City of El Cerrito serves, leads and supports our diverse community by providing exemplary and innovative services, public places and infrastructure, ensuring public safety and creating an economically and environmentally sustainable future. CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Environmental Scan Categories These categories are derived from the City’s Mission Statement and guide the overall Environmental Scan: Exemplary and Innovative Services Public Places and Infrastructure Public Safety Economic Sustainability Environmental Sustainability CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Overall Demographic Profile El Cerrito’s population is relatively stable Overall population age is getting older Number of families with children is increasing Household income is rising El Cerrito is a diverse community CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Population Population 1990 2000 2010 2020 Projected 2030 Projected El Cerrito 22,869 23,171 23,549 24,400 25,600 CoCo County 803,732 948,816 948,816 1,177,400 1,273,700 HOUSEHOLDS 2000 2010 Total households 10,208 10,142 Family households 5,970 6,166 Families w/children under 18 2,114 2,394 Average household size 2.25 2.31 Average family size 2.81 2.84 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Demographics: Last Ten Calendar Years Calendar Year City Population Median Population Age Unemployment Rate Public School Enrollment Contra Costa County Population % of County Population 2003 23,550 42.7 5.0% 3,939 994,900 2.37% 2004 23,440 42.7 5.4% 3,989 1,003,900 2.33% 2005 23,398 42.7 4.8% 3,989 1,020,898 2.29% 2006 23,471 42.7 4.3% 3,989 1,029,377 2.28% 2007 23,407 42.7 3.8% 3,989 1,042,341 2.25% 2008 23,320 42.7 4.1% 3,082 1,051,674 2.22% 2009 23,461 42.7 5.5% 3,082 1,061,223 2.21% 2010 23,666 44.4 9.2% 3,076 1,072,953 2.21% 2011 23,648 43.1 10.0% 3,076 1,056,064 2.24% 2012 23,774 43.7 9.3% 3,316 1,065,117 2.23% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- El Cerrito Household Income (2010 Census) Median Household Income: $81,503 Mean Household Income: $94,920 1378 1765 2962 2144 877 877 less than $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more El Cerrito Household Income CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Diversity: Languages, Languages Spoken in El Cerrito: English only 63.6% Language other than English 36.4% Spanish 8.0% Other Indo-European languages 8.0% Asian & Pacific Islander languages 19.5% Other languages 0.9% Those who speak English less than "very well”: 16.5% 67.3% of El Cerrito population born in USA 43% born in CA 31.5% of El Cerrito population foreign-born 65%.9 Asia 2.5% Africa 18.5% Latin America 1.3% North America 11.5% Europe 0.3% Oceania Of foreign-born, 56% are naturalized US Citizens CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Services provided to residents, businesses and general public by the City of El Cerrito El Cerrito is a “full service” city Despite recent economic challenges, no service cuts have been implemented El Cerrito has been recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for its innovative programs and projects Exemplary and Innovative Services CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- National Citizen Survey Data (2012) Percentage rating of “Excellent” or “Good” on City Services Overall Community Quality Quality of Life: 83% Neighborhood as place to live: 87% El Cerrito as place to live: 89% Public Trust Value of Services for taxes paid: 61% Overall direction El Cerrito is taking: 64% Services provided by the City of El Cerrito: 78% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- Development Services & Engineering Operating Indicators 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 136 117 122 89 103 1,288 1,122 1,231 1,249 1,178 7,579 6,292 7,180 5,908 7,483 Development Services (Building and Planning) Number of Planning Permits Building Permits Issued Inspections 164 127 127 124 126 535 587 531 372 418 853 585 654 751 792 0 200 400 [PHONE REDACTED] 1200 1400 1600 1800 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Engineering Inspections Made Encroachment/Grading Permits Issued Plans Reviewed CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Recreation Operating Indicators - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 1,240 1,443 1,989 1,627 2,011 Childcare Participants 1,831 2,002 3,853 4,080 5,200 - 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Youth Services Enrollments CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Recreation Operating Indicators (cont’d) 4,489 5,737 5,512 5,265 4,525 3,350 3,865 3,929 3,927 3,684 21,155 21,856 21,344 21,272 22,851 - 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Aquatics Enrollments Pass Sales POS Sales 3,255 2,736 2,583 2,817 2,030 - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Senior Services Enrollments CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Workforce Challenges Staff Vacancies Many recruitments for positions are in place or upcoming Loss of “institutional knowledge” Provides opportunities to re-structure the organization Will gain new people/ new ideas Allows City to consider contracting for some positions or services Benefit Costs are rising Medical costs Retirement/pension obligations Ability to recruit talented employees is impacted by salary and benefit levels offered by the City Training will continue to be critical for all employees Possible compensation restructuring should occur in near future CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Organizational Performance National Citizen Survey data on City staff performance ratings of “Excellent” or “Good”) Knowledge: 82% Responsiveness: 74% Courtesy: 79% Overall Impression: 76% Staff has decreased in the past several years by holding open vacancies, however service levels have not been reduced Keeping up with technology to provide better service both internally and externally to customers is challenging CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- El Cerrito has many public facilities that are aging and/or have serious maintenance or seismic issues Funds for maintenance of current facilities is limited and planning for future needs has been challenging Additional open space is at a premium Plans mandated by outside agencies need to be initiated and/or completed Non-City infrastructure owned by outside agencies (EBMUD, Stege, Caltrans, School District, etc.) also in need of maintenance & have impact on City operations Funding for new facilities has not been identified Public Places & Infrastructure CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- City Facilities, Infrastructure, and Parks City Buildings: Fire Stations: 2 Police station: 1 City Hall: 1 Recycling Center: 1 Public Works: Miles of streets: 68 Street Lights: 1606 Traffic Signals: 11 Culture and Recreation: City Parks: 11 City park acreage: 31.6 Open space acreage: 99.9 Playgrounds: 7 City trails: 3 City trails-miles: 3.5 Library: 1 Community Center: 1 Senior Center: 1 Clubhouses: 5 Swimming pools: 1 Performing arts center: 1 Tennis court sites: 6 Baseball/softball diamonds: 4 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Capital Needs Unfunded Facilities Library 60 years old Size of building & outdated equipment below per capita needs Public Safety 50 years old Seismic & Engineering Issues Non-ADA compliant Inadequate restrooms, locker rooms & sleeping quarters for female employees Senior Center ADA issues Inadequate parking Seismic Upgrades for facilities ADA Upgrades for facilities Parks Upgrades for current fields Additional field space for programs and users Upgrades for Clubhouses Open space Streets & Transportation Needs Wildcat Drive Traffic Safety Del Norte TOD Safe Routes to School ADA Upgrades Storm Drains CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- Operations & Maintenance Needs Facility Maintenance Maintenance that has been deferred is now becoming critical Street Trees Also need to address deferred maintenance in this area Parks With increasing use of parks and fields, maintenance to expected standards has been challenging Special Habitats Creeks need upkeep in addition to new daylighting Hillside Natural Area Rain Gardens and other Low Impact Development (LID) areas Clean Water Program Funding limitations versus rising expectations CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Safety is a high priority among residents Statistics provide information that can help bridge the gap between perception of safety and reality; the best measure of safety lies in the sense of safety felt by individuals External factors, such as geographic location, State realignment, and regional trends have a direct impact in El Cerrito Readiness in the event of emergencies, disasters, and unforeseen incidents is a key priority to protect residents, businesses, and the general public Given difficult financial challenges, the City is consistently examining means of maintaining the expected high service level without additional cost Public Safety CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- National Citizen Survey Data (2012) Percentage rating of “Excellent” or “Good” for Public Safety Services Safety In neighborhood during day: 92%; after dark: 64% In commercial area during day: 89%; after dark 52% From violent crime: 68% From property crimes: 52% From environmental hazards: 74% Service ratings Police: 83% Fire: 92% Ambulance/Emergency Medical: 89% Crime Prevention: 64% Fire Prevention & Education: 76% Traffic Enforcement: 59% Emergency Preparedness: 56% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Police Department: Calls for Service 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 24215 26020 24551 25429 23295 15018 13279 12521 12705 10912 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Incidents & Calls for Service Total CAD Incidents Calls for Service 4.79 4.38 4.84 10.31 9.47 10.57 2011 Average Previous 3 years Average Previous 10 years Average ECPD Response Times (in minutes) Priority 1 Calls Only All Calls Priority 1 Calls: Requires immediate Police response CAD Incidents: All self-initiated activity conducted by Dept. personnel Calls for Service: Incidents generated by Dispatch pursuant to calls from residents CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Crime Statistics 0 50 100 150 200 250 [PHONE REDACTED] 2008 2009 2010 2011 301 232 232 213 177 Violent Crimes, 5-Year Trend (Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault) 0 200 400 [PHONE REDACTED] 1200 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 1145 1076 932 945 929 Property Crimes, 5-Year Trend (Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft) 0 2 23 50 113 299 69 556 0 2 43 68 125 323 54 615 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Homicide Sexual Assault Robbery Assaults Burglary Theft Vehicle Theft Total 2011 2012 Part 1 Crimes 2011 vs. 2012 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fire Department Operating Indicators 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2,926 2,881 2,823 2,764 2,820 Fire Department Number of Responses 115 83 92 70 59 170 111 80 63 232 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Construction Inspection Activities Construction Plan Checks Construction Inspections 447 468 488 440 495 22 16 18 18 23 208 223 202 [PHONE REDACTED] 2008 2009 2010 2011 Inspection Activities Fire Inspections ( Fire Company) Mandatory (Schools/Jails/Convalesc ents) Self-Inspection 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 12,059 12,059 12,059 15,351 14,270 315 131 100 237 329 Vegetation Management Activities Vegetation Management Inspections Vegetation Management Re- inspections CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Disaster Preparedness Issues A 6.7 magnitude or larger earthquake is likely by 2037 Public Safety, Senior Center buildings are in need of seismic retrofitting Zones that exist throughout the City to be aware of for disaster situations: Landslide/mudslide zones “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” (Urban housing and Wildland Area) 100 year Flood Zone Nearby Hazardous Materials facilities & transportation routes have impact on City’s preparedness as well CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Safety Partnerships El Cerrito provides Fire services to Kensington Fire Protection District via contract Automatic Aid occurs with City of Richmond, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, City of Albany State Master Mutual Aid Program and State Office of Emergency Services Richmond Police Department provides Dispatch via contract Crime Lab, Animal Control Services provided by Contra Costa County via contract California Department of Justice/West Contra Costa County Narcotics Task Force State of California Identification System East Bay Public Safety Corridor Partnership CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- National, State and local economic conditions are impacting the City Property values impacting City revenues Funding constraints affect all departments, yet staff has made it a priority that service delivery remains at the levels residents expect Economic Sustainability CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Property Tax Trends 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $5,582,459 $5,745,014 $5,616,124 $5,780,491 $5,684,541 Property Tax Revenues CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Assessed Values Trends 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 $2,948,486,180 $2,931,209,935 $2,960,643,102 $2,919,955,318 $2,848,610,723 Citywide Assessed Values: Net Taxable Value CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 31 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sales Tax Trends 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $3,729,129 $4,402,611 $4,609,199 $5,131,749 $6,560,971 Sales Tax Revenues (including Measure R) CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 32 ---PAGE BREAK--- Funding Constraints External factors (economy, State actions, property values) have impacted City finances Current funding sources cannot support infrastructure needs Measure R Local ½ percent sales tax approved in 2010 for general purposes Sunsets May 30, 2018 Federal/State grant opportunities are being sought out, but availability is very competitive and administration is challenging Declining State & County revenue may increase squeeze on local governments CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Citywide Revenues Citywide Revenues FY 2009-10 to FY 2012-12 Revenue Category Actual FY 2009-10 Actual FY 2010-11 Amended FY 2011-12 Proposed FY 2012-13 % Change Taxes Property Taxes 5,616,124 $ 5,780,491 $ 6,025,000 $ 6,819,452 $ 13.2% Sales Taxes 4,609,199 5,131,749 6,815,000 6,840,000 0.4% Utility User Tax 3,181,028 3,188,260 3,450,500 3,500,000 1.4% Local Parcel Taxes 1,896,445 1,908,127 1,907,000 1,908,000 0.1% Franchise Taxes 939,189 982,799 1,050,000 1,050,000 0.0% Business License Tax 625,461 673,257 675,000 675,000 0.0% Other Taxes 539,238 635,883 658,321 662,321 0.6% Total Taxes 17,406,684 18,300,566 20,580,821 21,454,773 4.2% Licenses & Permits 579,275 562,760 656,800 669,936 2.0% Fines and Forfeitures 352,866 267,673 341,000 265,000 -22.3% Use of Money and Property 389,759 443,200 515,662 483,780 -6.2% Intergovernmental Revenues 7,099,893 9,084,889 11,094,734 10,414,604 -6.1% Charges for Services 5,387,839 6,069,034 6,693,281 7,113,224 6.3% Other Revenues 150,675 460,048 1,435,394 499,400 -65.2% Total Revenues before Transfe 31,366,992 35,188,171 41,317,692 40,900,717 -1.0% Interfund Transfers 7,326,894 8,615,766 5,041,205 4,146,341 -17.8% Total 38,693,886 $ 43,803,937 $ 46,358,897 $ 45,047,058 $ -2.8% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- Citywide Expenditures Citywide Expenditures by Department, FY 2009-10 to FY 2012-13 Department Actual FY2009-10 Actual FY2010-11 Amended FY2011-12 Proposed FY2012-13 4-yr % change 1-yr % change City Management 1,903,743 $ 1,990,357 $ 1,924,867 $ 3,174,892 $ 66.8% 64.9% Administrative Services 3,941,686 4,055,414 4,004,272 3,986,068 1.1% -0.5% Police 8,700,371 9,236,699 10,939,165 10,763,365 23.7% -1.6% Fire 7,364,612 7,330,512 11,458,995 8,128,200 10.4% -29.1% Public Works 3,392,138 3,485,183 3,251,314 3,427,980 1.1% 5.4% Env & Services 2,851,104 3,039,231 3,674,472 3,423,320 20.1% -6.8% Recreation 4,056,059 4,099,377 3,979,360 4,162,180 2.6% 4.6% Capital Outlay 12,945,489 8,950,897 5,504,798 4,961,501 -61.7% -9.9% Total Before Transfers 45,155,201 42,187,670 44,737,243 42,027,506 -6.9% -6.1% Transfers 4,431,716 3,878,400 4,329,136 4,146,341 -6.4% -4.2% Total Expenditures 49,586,917 $ 46,066,070 $ 49,066,379 $ 46,173,847 $ -6.9% -5.9% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- Economic Development National Citizen Survey Data on Economic Development responding “Excellent” or Good”) Employment Opportunities: 26% Shopping Opportunities: 55% El Cerrito as a place to work: 53% Overall quality of business & service establishments in El Cerrito: 59% El Cerrito does not have major employers; most residents migrate out of the city to other employment centers Major development potential exists around the City’s BART stations; economy has stalled development for the past few years Due to land constraints and lack of identification as an office address, El Cerrito is not able to attract large office or corporate tenants Future growth is limited to small in-fill opportunities and re-use of existing sites CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- Principal Employers in El Cerrito (2011-12) West Contra Costa Unified City of El Cerrito US Post Office Home Depot Orchard Supply Hardware Honda of El Cerrito El Cerrito Royale Shields Nursing Center Prospect Sierra School Tehiyah Day School Lucky's Safeway Trader Joe's Mira Vista Golf and Country Club Bed Bath & Beyond Nation's Romano's Macaroni Grill Fat Apple's Restaurant Barnes and Noble CVS Pharmacy CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 37 ---PAGE BREAK--- Environmental stewardship is a City Council and community priority El Cerrito is seen as a regional leader in this area, despite our small size Multi-modal transportation and future housing needs are considerations Transit ridership is increasing; El Cerrito serves as a regional transit hub The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation methodology indicates El Cerrito’s share of housing units should increase by 397 units by the year 2022 Environmental Sustainability CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- Environmental Trends National Citizen Survey: overall quality of natural environment rating 72% “excellent” or “good” High level of community participation in “green” initiatives World class, award winning Recycling + Environmental Resource Center High level of participation in Curbside Recycling program Environmental Quality Committee is a valuable volunteer resource Climate Action Plan: adoption in 2013 Includes implementation strategy to meet City Council Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction targets Local Climate Action plans will be key part of regional/State Climate protection goals County/Regional/State initiatives the City participates in: SB 375-Sustainable Communities Clean Water Program Healthy Eating/Active Living East Bay Green Corridor CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Commute to Work (from 2010 Census) El Cerrito residents reported: Mean travel time to work = 30.9 minutes 93.1% have 1 or more vehicles, while 6.9% do not have a vehicle El Cerrito Bay Area Drove Alone 56.6% 67.4% Public Transportation 22.2% 10.1% Carpooled 8.2% 10.7% Worked at Home 7.7% 5.4% Other Transportation Means 2.9% 1.0% Walked 2.3% 3.6% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- BART Ridership 7,831 8,213 7,971 7,352 7,511 7,965 4,087 4,268 4,290 4,120 4,242 4,464 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 BART Fiscal Year Weekday Average Exits El Cerrito Stations El Cerrito Del Norte El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito Del Norte Station ranks #13 highest of the 44 BART stations for weekday average exits CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- Where Del Norte BART Riders Live CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 42 ---PAGE BREAK--- Where Plaza BART Riders Live CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Units (2010 Census) HOUSING OCCUPANCY Total housing units: 10,716 Occupied housing units: 10,142 (94.6%) Vacant housing units: 574 For rent:230 Rented, not occupied:19 For sale only:68 Sold, not occupied 26 For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use: 49 All other vacants182 Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.1% Rental vacancy rate: 5.4% HOUSING TENURE Occupied housing units:10,142 Owner-occupied housing units: 6,145 (60.6%) Population in owner-occupied housing units: 14,474 Average household size of owner- occupied units: 2.36 Renter-occupied housing units: 3,997 (39.4%) Population in renter-occupied housing units: 8,982 Average household size of renter- occupied units: 2.25 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- Age of Housing Stock Source: 2006-2008 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates Year Number of Units Percentage 1939 or earlier 1,145 10.7% 1940 to 1949 3,223 30.2% 1950 to 1959 3,262 30.6% 1960 to 1969 1,237 11.6% 1970 to 1979 884 8.3% 1980 to 1989 365 3.4% 1990 to 1999 312 2.9% 2000-2004 88 0.8% 2005 and later 159 1.5% Total 10,675 100% CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 45 ---PAGE BREAK--- Median Rental Rates in El Cerrito and surrounding Cities (2009) Source: 2010-2015 Contra Costa County Draft Consolidated Plan City Type: Bedroom (BR)/ (BA) Average Rent Studio 1BR/1BA 2 BR/1BA 2BR/1+BA 3BR/1+BA El Cerrito $756 $1,217 $1,260 $1,515 $1,387 $1,227 Pinole $800 $944 $1,082 $1,798 $1,610 $1,246 Richmond $985 $888 $1,026 $1,510 $2,450 $1,372 San Pablo $870 $899 $1,247 $1,908 $1,751 $1,335 Pleasant Hill $989 $1,202 $1,236 $1,478 $2,004 $1,382 Concord None $875 $1,073 $1,369 $1,725 $1,261 Martinez $723 $1,137 $1,204 $1,512 $1,860 $1,287 Walnut Creek $1,122 $1,075 $1,090 $1,578 $2,725 $1,518 El Sobrante $1,256 $1,247 $1,264 $1,639 $1,406 $1,362 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 46 ---PAGE BREAK--- Schools State Legislative Actions Additional Considerations CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- Additional Considerations: Schools Within City limits, there are 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 special education elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school) and 5 private K-8 schools El Cerrito is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Partnerships with WCCUSD Maintenance/programming in WCCUSD parks After school programs WCCUSD and City joint use of facilities/fields for school and community activities CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 48 ---PAGE BREAK--- WCCUSD Test Scores (2010-11 School Year) State WCCUSD Fairmont Elementary School Madera Elementary School Harding Elementary School 54 41 53 88 63 50 37 63 86 56 57 42 46 92 56 Elementary Schools Score = % Proficient STAR English-Language Arts STAR Math STAR Science API Scores (Scale = 200-1000) Fairmont Elementary 797 Madera Elementary 949 Harding Elementary 798 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 49 ---PAGE BREAK--- WCCUSD Test Scores (2010-11 School Year) 54 50 57 48 41 37 42 28 42 16 41 25 El Cerrito High School Score = % Proficient State WCCUSD El Cerrito High School 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 54 50 57 48 41 37 42 28 53 31 41 35 Portola Middle School Score = % Proficient State WCCUSD Portola Middle School API Scores (Scale = 200-1000) Portola Middle 705 El Cerrito High 658 CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 50 ---PAGE BREAK--- ECHS Performance 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Notes API Rank in CA Lowest 30% Lowest 20% Lowest 20% Low Graduation Rate 88.6% 90.4% 88.9% Above District & State rates Suspension Rate 37% 32% 36% Above District average Expulsion Rate 1.08% 0.32% 1.57% Above District average CAHSEE (Exit Exam) English-Lang. Arts Math 48 47 47 40 53 50 Below State; above District CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 51 ---PAGE BREAK--- Additional Considerations: State Legislative Actions The State Legislature has taken a number of actions over the past few years that have had a direct impact on El Cerrito and local governments statewide. These include: Loss of Redevelopment Public Safety Realignment Pension Reform Environmental Regulations CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 52 ---PAGE BREAK--- Conclusions External Factors Impacting El Cerrito: 1. Changing Demographics 2. Aging Infrastructure and Facilities 3. Economic Trends 4. Environmental Trends 5. Environmental Hazards 6. El Cerrito’s Location within Bay Area and West Contra Costa County 7. State Legislative Actions 8. School District and other Outside Agencies Internal Factors Impacting El Cerrito: 1. Funding Constraints 2. Workforce Challenges 3. Organizational Performance CITY OF EL CERRITO ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN - JANUARY 2013 53