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1994/10/11 Community Development Agency Minutes 0014AJNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES October 11, 1994 The Members of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park met this date during the City Council meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices , 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Chairman Reilly presiding. Call to Order-Chairman Reilly called the meeting of the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Agency Members Eck, Gallagher, Hollingsworth, Spiro, and Chairman Reilly Absent: (0) None Temporary Youth Committee present: Representative Jennifer Mello Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Executive Director/City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust. Approval Upon motion by Agency Member Spiro, seconded by Agency Member of Gallagher, with abstentions by Agency umber Hollingsworth and Minutes Chairman Reilly due to absence from the meeting, the minutes of September 27, 1994 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval Upon motion by Agency Member Spiro, seconded by Agency of Member Hollingsworth, the bills presented per attached list in Bills the amount of $13,705.45 were unanimously approved. Acknowledging The Executive Director/Secretary's report on the posting Exe.Dir./Sec.Report of the agenda was acknowledged. Unscheduled Chairman Reilly stated that in compliance with State Law, (The Public Brown Act) , anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment Appearances may do so at this time. Armando Flores, 1420 Middlebrook Way, referred to the third item listed on the CDA agenda and urged the Agency Members not to adopt the resolution for consideration regarding the purchase proposal of the property on Snyder Lane. He projected the cost would be in the neighborhood of $450,000. These funds are needed as a credit enhancement for bond interest reduction in the Flores-Grumley mobile home park acquisition plan. Mr. Flores urged looking to the future needs of the community and said priority should be given to the mobile home park residents. Vice Chairman Eck referred to past efforts involved toward the City's Mobile Home Park Purchase Plan and thought it was a little negligent in not honoring or at least acknowledging previous efforts of George Horwedel , the citizen who brought the idea forward; that the Bond Consultants are in place; and at least be fair with efforts of the people in the mobile home rrks. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (2) October 11, 1994 Agency Member Hollingsworth remembered considerations of this effort (mobile home parks purchase plan) going a long way back to initial concerns of Nary Stewart. No action was taken on it then but he is glad to see some action taken so it can move ahead. Mt. Hollingsworth expressed appreciation for efforts being made by all concerned. This has been something that has been on the burner for some time. Vice Chairman Eck further commented that the Bond Consultants for this purchase plan was initiated at least two meetings ago. Others getting involved in the concerns of this effort might not want to reinvent the wheel . Linda Branscomb, 21 Anne, said she did not want this to be an either/or situation as she was aware of limited redevelopment funds. She questioned consideration of the Snyder Lane property purchase listed later on the agenda and wondered how much monies were in the housing set aside fund. Again, she did not want it to be an either/or situation but thought the City could do both. Dan Grumley, 1142 Eleanor Avenue, said if elected, he looked forward to working with the Council . He said honestly that they simply had the best interest of the residents at heart in terub of the mobile home purchase plan and he meant that in a respectful way. Vice Chairman Eck expressed concern about above campaign efforts if residents are being told that the candidates are doing this entire program, especially since one of the city staff who has been working extensively on details of this purchase program, is also working on the candidates' campaign. What you are saying is this Council has not done anything toward the success of this program. He expressed regrets that this matter has been turned into a political campaign issue. Agency Member Gallagher said the plan has not yet met approval and efforts have not come up with an idea that has been cooperative. Vice Chairman Eck responded that he would be willing to debate the progress that has been made on this plan any day of the week. Chairman Reilly said he would not participate in this discussion but that he thought everyone knows where his heart lies and who he agrees with. Debra Hales, 825 Liana Court, referred to the first time home buyer program pro- posal listed on the agenda and asked if there was to be only one lender for this assistance. Chairman Reilly responded the question would be reviewed in the related staff report and that Ms. Hales could speak further during the agenda item, if desired. Agency Member Gallagher explained the need to leave the meeting during the first CDA agenda item'due to a conflict of interest because of working with her husband who is a mortgage broker and *CORRECTION from possible competitor. 10/25/94 CDA meeting: Per Agency Member Gallagher, change "due ro" to "in orders <o aN RECESS Chainean Reilly declared a recess at approximately 7:12 p.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (3) October 11, 1994 RECONVENE Chairman Reilly reconvened the meeting at approximately 7:17 p.m. with all Agency Members present with the exception of Agency Member Gallagher*due to above-reviewed conflict of interest. E WORDING REVISION ON PRECEDING PAGE 2 . Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF No.94--14 ROHNERT PARK FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FIRST TINE HOME BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Resolution A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT No.94-15 BY AND BETWEEN FIRST SECURITY LOAN CORPORATION AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO PROVIDE A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Netter explained the resolutions. He introduced WestAmerica Bank representative, Sharon Warlick and Shelley Decker, representing the voluntary services offered by First Security Loan Corp. , to review the proposal and respond to Agency questions. Assistant City Manager Leivo explained funding reallocation possi- bilities and responded to additional Agency questions. City Attorney Flitner explained question raised during recess pertaining to real estate and banking requirements. He recom- mended a two week deferment to allow time to look into the matter. Debra Hales, 825 Liana Court, expressed support of the proposal especially if there are other programs and options being considered. A motion was made by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Member Eck, and unanimously approved with the absence of Agency Member Gallagher, with tirxiification subject to release of one-half of the committed limit to enable review of program effectiveness capping the maximum loans at $12,000 and to City Attorney review of real estate and banking regulations, reading of Resolution Nos. 94-14 and 94-15 was waived and said resolutions were consecutively adopted. Chairman Chairman Reilly left the meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. , as Reilly explained during preceding City Council meeting, to catch a flight leaves to Washington, D. C. , with Chairman Pro Tenpore Eck presiding for the remainder of the meeting. Agency Member Gallagher - Agency Member Gallagher returned to the Chamber at approximately returns 7:40 p.m. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF No.94-16 ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH FRED CONSULTING ASSOCIATES TO ADMINISTER THE REMAINING MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Netter explained the resolution. Upon motion by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Member Spiro, and unanimously approved with the absence of Chairman Reilly, reading of Resolution No. 94-16 was waived and said resolution was adopted. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES (4) October 11, 1994 Proposal to Purchase 4627 Snyder Lane - City Manager Netter explained the resolution for consideration pertaining to this item and cautioned the Agency that if consideration was given to the purchase of said property, the City could be taking somewhat of a risk because of the rezoning requirements and sewer line capacity problems. Discussion followed during wtâ–ºich Agency Members expressed concerns about this proposal . Agency Member Hollingsworth said he had the same concerns previously expressed with preference that the City not get involved with the purchase. Agency Member Gallagher said the Community Support Network made a presentation for consideration in August of 1993. She said one of her concerns was that it was an excellent price for the land and asked why it was so low. Citizens would frown on it especially if the City purchased the land and zoned it high density. Ms. Gallagher also thought proposed high density affordable housing developments should be closer to shopping areas as compared to the referenced Snyder Lane location. Agency Member Spiro said she had been hoping for the development of a convalescent hospital in Rohnert Park at the referenced location. The site is probably large enough for a convalescent hospital and Ms. Spiro said she would like to challenge somebody out there, not necessarily the City, to consider such a proposal . Kathy Schmidt, 101 Golf Course Drive, of Frank Howard Allen Realtors, reviewed aspects considered in representing the property for the seller and responded to Agency questions. A motion was made by Agency Member Hollingsworth, seconded by Agency Member Spiro, and unanimously approved with absence of Chairman Reilly, to take no action on the purchase proposal of 4627 Snyder Lane and to let the minutes reflect concerns of Agency Members expressed herein. Adjournment There being no further business , Chairman Pro Tempore. Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:51 p.m. Deity ".r e tart' Chairman Pro Tempore jh