1992/04/14 Community Development Agency Minutes COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MENLUES
April 14, 1992
The Members of the Community Development Agency of the
City of Rohnert Park met this date during the City Council
meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Chairperson
Spiro presiding.
Call to Order Chairperson Spiro called the meeting of the Community
Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park to
order at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (5) Agency Members Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins,
Reilly, and Chairperson Spiro
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Executive
Director/City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner,
Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Brust, and Assistant to the City Manager Leivo.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Agency Member Hopkins, seconded by Agency
Member Reilly, the minutes of March 10 , 1992 were
unanimously approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Agency Member Hopkins, seconded by
Agency Member Reilly, and unanimously approved, the bills
presented per attached list in the amount of $271,959.71
were approved.
Acknowledging The Executive Director/Secretary's report on the posting
Exe.Dir./Sec.Report of the agenda was acknowledged.
Unscheduled Public Chairperson Spiro stated that in compliance with State
Appearances Law, (The Brown Act) , anyone in the audience who wished to
make a comment may do so at this time. No one responded.
Owner Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation program -Executive Director Netter shared contents of staff
report provided to Agency requesting approval to allocate
an additional $200,000 from the Low and Mbderate Income
Housing Fund for the owner occupied housing rehabilitation
program. He responded to various Agency questions
confirming that this request is within the 20% set aside
amount and that careful inspection of the work during
construction is part of the program.
A motion was made by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded
by Agency Member Eck, and unanimously approved, to
allocate the additional S200,000 for this rehabilitation
program as recommended by staff.
COMMJNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF RO*NERT PARK MINUTES ( 2.) April 14, 1992
Northbay Ecumenical Executive Director Netter referenced copies provided to
Housing Program Agency of the City's Agreement with Northbay Ecumenical
Housing, Inc. (NEH) , as well as copies of NEH News Release
dated March 10, 1992, The Northbay Community Quarterly
for Spring 1992, and recent newspaper article
regarding this program entitled "RP plan would help in
purchase of condo". Mr. Netter explained terms of the NEH
Agreement with the City and stated that the City ' s
contract is with NEH, that NEH has signed an exclusive
agreement with Polley, Polley, Madsen (PP&M) , reviewed
complexities of the program, and responded to various
Agency questions regarding same. Discussion followed.
COMMENTS NOTED from tonight's City Council meeting
during unscheduled public appearances by Flo Gresty
of Century 21 Classic Properties as follows:
'Flo Gresty, Broker, Century 21 Classic Properties, said
she was here on behalf of brokers in the community. She
referenced the provision of affordable home ownership
loans through Northbay Ecumenical Housing and said this
effort is needed and very comendable, however, it does
not seem appropriate to give this provision exclusively to
one broker. She reviewed the procedure to use licensed
brokers, who would go to a packager to submit the request,
who in turn would submit it to the required department.
Petaluma just finished a similar plan wherein all brokers
were able to participate. Ms . Gresty listed several
brokers in the neighborhood who agreed they would like the
City to reconsider this arrangement and include the other
brokers for use of the referenced funds. '
Marguerite Kugler, representative for Northbay Ecumenical
Housing introduced Harry Polley of Polley, Polley, Madsen
and Rita Comstock, representative handling NEH sales
transactions. Ms. Kugler and Rita Comstock responded to
various Agency questions explaining the lengthy and
numerous details involved in the NEH program, as well
as the provision of office space and equipment by
Polley, Polley, Madsen to accommodate their basic needs.
Ms. Kugler said they selected Polley, Polley, Madsen
because they knew of their ability to handle the program.
She referenced concerns expressed by local realtors during
unscheduled public appearances at tonight ' s regular
Council meeting, and said she came prepared with extra
business cards for those interested in the program, and
that she would be more than happy to explain the program
to see if there is further interest to participate in it.
Discussion followed during which Agency Members
complimented the intent of the NEH program and confirmed
the need for open communications between the realtors
regarding clarity of details for this particular matter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (3) April 14, 1992
A motion was made by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded
by Agency Member Eck, and unanimously approved, to proceed
with the five (5) loans as planned, but after the five
initial loans are initiated, develop a program with the
other local brokers to participate in the program and not
have such an exclusive plan with any one agency.
Harry Polley of Polley, Polley , Madsen expressed
appreciation for Agency's time and said their company _s
now here in the Rohnert Park area and certainly wants to
get off on the right foot. He hoped everyone knows and
would find they are willing to participate as recommended.
E.Cotati Avenue Executive Director Netter said Burbank Housing has
Affordable submitted several suggestions for naming the affordable
Housing Project housing project on E. Cotati Avenue, such as Bluebell
Bliss, Water Tower, Tower Apartments, and asked if Agency
wanted to consider naming the project at this time or
think about it further. Assistant to the City Manager
Leivo confirmed Burbank Housing ' s preference to Tower
Apartments. He responded to Agency inquiry that Burbank
Housing did not want to use "Burbank" in the name of
this project.
Agency concurred to name this affordable housing project
on E. Cotati Avenue "Tower Apartments" as preferred and
recommended by Burbank Housing.
Redevelopment Impacts - Executive Director Netter referenced copies provided to
on School Districts Agency of letter dated March 13, 1992 from Sonoma County
Office of Education requesting redevelopment agencies to
join school districts in a cooperative effort to address
the increasingly difficult task of providing adequate
schools in redevelopment communities. Mir. Netter said
staff will respond to this letter by reviewing the City's
participation through existing funds that meets the law to
support local school districts, such as $750,000 to the
Junior High for joint program with truancy, 50% of funds
projected for crossing guards, etc. Agency agreed.
Unscheduled Public Chairperson Spiro asked if anyone in the audience wished
Appearances to make an appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment There being no further business , Chairperson Spiro
adjourned the meeting at approximately 8 : 18 p.m. to
resume presiding over the remainder of the regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
De y Se etary Chairperson