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1991/08/13 Community Development Agency Minutes OONNUNIT.Y DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES August 13, 1991 The Members of the Community Deve l opulent Agency of the City of Rohnert Park met this date during the City Council meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the City Offices , 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Chairman Eck presiding. Call to Order Chairman Eck called the meeting of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Agency Members Hollingsworth, Reilly, Spiro and Chairman Eck Absent: (1 ) Agency Member Hopkins (out of town on business) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Executive Director/City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, and Assistant to the City Manager Leivo. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Member Reilly, with correction by Agency Nember Spiro at bottom of page 2 regarding adoption of Reso- lution No. 91-09 that motion was made by Agency Member Hopkins, not Agency NE'rnber Hollingsworth, the minutes of June 11 , 1991 and July 23 , 1991 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Member Reilly, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per attached list in the amount of $458,779.58 were approved. Acknowledging The Executive Director/Secretary's report on the posting Exe.Dir./Sec.Report of the agenda was acknowledged. Lhscheduled Public Chairman Eck stated that in compliance with State Law, •••-arances (The Brown Act) , anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. No one responded. orthbay Ecumenical Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said copies were fordable Housing provided to Agency of staff report and project description • oject with attached letter of proposal dated June 19, 1991 from Northbay Ecumenical Housing regarding Demonstration Project at Windsong Condominiums, NEH 1st-time Homebuyer CASA Loan Program. He confirmed that the Housing Task Force has extensively reviewed this program and recommends that the Community Development Agency provide a prelimin- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (2) August 13, 1991 ary commitment of $250,000 to assist low to moderate income first time home buyers to secure ownership in a unit at the Windsong complex and reviewed conditions as outlined in tonight's Council Meeting Memo. Mr. Leivo said representatives of Northbay Ecumenical Housing were present at this meeting to review this item and respond to Agency questions. Clark A. Blasdell , President of Northbay Ecumenical Housing introduced himself and Loan Officer Marguerite Kugler, and said Ms . Kugler was also a member of the Housing Task Force. He reviewed contents of above- referenced proposal package and responded to various Agency questions regarding same. Discussion followed during which concerns were expressed regarding agreement terms and establishing priorities pertaining to qualifying applicants in line with restrictions and/or certain benefits from the use of Community Development Agency increments as compared to the more stringent requirements for the direct use of federal or state funds. A motion was made by Agency Member Reilly, seconded by Agency Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, directing staff to work out terms with Northbay Ecumenical Housing to include first priority to applicants who are Rohnert Park employees , then Rohnert Park residents , then residents of Sonoma County, with amendment by Agency Member Hollingsworth that staff provide financial reporting to the Agency whenever any project is submitted that impacts CDA funds and affects the budget. Capital Project Executive Director Netter reviewed contents of copies Priorities provided to Agency of report dated today, August 13, 1991 regarding Community Development Agency Redevelopment Funding Priorities (copy attached to original set of these minutes) . Discussion followed during which Agency exchanged comments regarding the above-referenced figures and priorities. Executive Director Netter pointed out the projects on the report that were recently awarded 5B140/300 funding and said the City would probably receive closer to $200,000 rather than the estimated $300,000. Discussion continued regarding the priorities in general and trading possibilities dependent upon receipt of grant funds . Comments included suggestion to combine bike path and pedestrian crossing, and to add to a future project, the U. S. 101 crossing at State Farm Drive. COMMUNITY DEVEDDPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (3) August 13, 1991 A motion was made by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Mbmber Spiro, and unanimously approved, to adopt the list of priorities, dependent upon aforementioned flexibilities, as follows: 1-Public Safety West/Animal Shelter $650,000 2-Expressway Interchange ( interim widening project) 300,000 3-Rohnert Park Expressway widening 254,000 4-Commerce Blvd. Bike/Pedestrian Path 161,000 -To have the signal at Labath & Expressway funding from Gas Tax (Budget page 47) (trade off with traffic signal listed) Further discussion followed regarding various future projects including funding allocations and possibilities for such as the State Farm overpass , additional bike paths/walkways , etc . Mr. Netter indicated School District's interest in pursuing the possibility of a joint project for the new City Hall/School District employees. One suggestion was that the School District could construct the building with a lease back to the City, or offset the cost with the City's contribution of the land, or possibly a combination of these considerations such as the School District buying half of the site. Agency directed City Manager to brain storm some ideas with the School District regarding possibilities of developing a creative plan for construction and financing of a joint facility. Executive Director Netter said the list of priorities as approved by the Agency would be on the next agenda in order to review the figures involved mare thoroughly. Burbank Housing Executive Director Netter referenced copies provided to Proposed Note Agency of staff report and attached Non-Recourse Promissory Note regarding proposed note with Burbank Housing Development Corporation in the amount of $390,000 to assist in the land purchase for the East Cotati Avenue Affordable Housing project and shared contents therein as outlined in tonight's Council Feting iienri. Mr. Netter confirmed that the interest rate is 8% and not the 3% rate suggested by Burbank Housing and said this report was provided to the Agency for informational purposes at this time. Agency concurred with the terms of the note. -cheduled Public Chairman Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to •••-arances make an appearance at this time. No one responded. •journment There being no further business, Chairman Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:08 p.m. // 'ep , retary Chairman Q -t. '3�Q/ OP); Y August 13, 1991 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Redevelopment Funding Priorities CDA Cash Balance - 7/1/91 $ 985,000 Committed projects ( 1st set of priorities) . Seed Farm Drive extension (Bal . to complete) $360,000 .Alicia Park lights 50,000 (410,000) Uncommitted Balance $ 575 ,000 1991 COP Issue Balance (available Dec. '92) $1,400,000 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,975,000 Proposed Priorities 1/-0) . Commerce Blvd. Bike Path $161,000 °f 2.-.(a) .Expressway Interchange (widening of overpass ) jpp�oo Design - estimated @ $300,000 -&P$;011� _(a) .Public Safety West/Animal Shelter 650,000 0- Range - 500, 000 - 1,000,000 3-{b) .RP Expressway widening_ (awarded 7/91) - 4 -- W "° — F-78ign�al at Labath & Expressway (awarded /91) 90,000 CoaTOTAL PROPOSED PROJECTS (Uses o '"Fund ) $1,975,000 Staff will discuss the above projects and project priorities with Agency Members. Projects that may need further review include: ( 1) Seed Farm Drive extension ($360,000) (2) Expressway Interchange Design (ultimate) ($620,000) (3) Public Safety West/Animal Shelter ($650,000) NOTES: (a) City Council discussion of 7/23/91 (b) RP Expressway Widening Project awarded 7/91 Signal at Labath & Expressway awarded 7/91 Total project estimated @ $300, 000 Proposed funding - SB 140/300 Funds (Pg. 47 of Budget) May be reduced . JDN: Ir Attachments (2) 1 inity Development Agency - 1988 Bond Issue .988 Priorities Original Amount Amount Uncommitted by Council) Committed Spent As Committed Balance Amount Of 6/30/91 At 6/30/91 6/30/91 -ts Lake Rd. 1, 500, 000 1, 444 , 663 cpress. Ext. W. 800, 000 1, 134, 604 Arts Center 1, 500 , 000 1, 545, 047 Center 300, 000 144, 688 Lt RPJH 750, 000 750, 000 >r Center 800, 000 800, 000 :omm Lot 100, 000 0 Farm Dr. Ext. 350, 000 2, 419 360, 000 irk Imps . 150, 000 150, 000 .a Pk Lights 50, 000 0 50 , 000 safety Bldng 2 , 000, 000 1, 455, 312 ▪ TBD 215, 000 0 Lct Funds 8, 515 , 000 7 , 426, 733 410, 000 IF 2 , 000, 000 2 , 103, 085 w e Fund 1, 095, 000 1, 095, 000 aunt 240, 000 240, 000 ▪ COI 150, 000 150, 000 . Issue 12 , 000, 000 11, 014 , 818 410, 000 575 , 182 Amount held by fiscal agent (1991 COP Issue) which most likely will not be needed for the Public Safety Building project 1, 400 , 000 available for other projects: 1,975, 182 ble other projects: Center Phase II 6, 000, 000 ase sewer capacity and make other needed sewer 5, 000 , 000 ovements de sewer pump station 3 , 000 , 000 t reconstruction and repaving 2 , 000, 000 ruct community center buildings a three parks 1, 500, 000 c Safety West/Animal Shelter 1, 500, 000 Snyder Lane to four lanes to Golf Course Dr. 1, 000 , 000 near SW Blvd 11 traffic signals throughout project area 500, 000 ground existing overhead utilities 500 , 000 ve Highway 101/RP Expressway overcrossing 300, 000 nue development of bike path system 250, 000 trian overcrossing 101 at Copeland Creek 250, 000 11 lights at Golis and Colegio Vista parks 200, 000 11 fields w/ lighting at Hahn and Gold Ridge schools 200 , 000 main/Hinebaugh Creek to Snyder Ln. from aqueduct 150 , 000 • • • • • • 9 .gCLIa5Utv%'(-1 (1'j •e)— C2.7.3 Iceit ''s • • `. k .Ow 1 Zip • • • * - y51 ( r •