1998/12/08 Community Development Commission Minutes Community Development Commission of
The City of Rohnert Park Minutes
December 8, 1998
The Members of the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met
this date during the City Council meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard. Rohnert Park, with Chairperson Spiro presiding.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Linda Spiro called the Community Development Commission
to order at approximately 8:15 p m
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Commission Members Flores. Reilly, Vidak-Martinez,
and Chairperson Spiro
Absent: (l) Commission Member Mackenzie (out of state on business)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Executive Director/City Manager Netter,
City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo and City Engineer Gaffney.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion by Commission Member Flores, seconded by
Commission Member Reilly, minutes of November 24, 1998 were unanimously approved
as submitted.
3. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Commission Member Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Commission Member Flores, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$7,482. 18 were unanimously approved
4. ACKNOWLEDGING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY'S REPORT:
The Executive Director/Secretary's report on posting of the agenda was acknowledged.
5. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Chairperson Linda Spiro stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act),
citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time. No one responded.
6. REPLACEMENT HOUSING FOR SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM
Executive Director Netter reviewed the staff report provided for this item from Housing
Specialist Diane Tomkins, and responded to Commission questions. Staff recommends
approval of the resolution prepared for consideration. Mr. Netter advised that he
authorized an offer on this property, pending review and approval by the Commission. This
will be the City's third home for shared living at no additional cost for the City. There will
be a two week period for inspectors to look at the work to be completed, as there is some
contract work that will be necessary of approximately $12,000 to complete improvements
such as new vinyl flooring and carpets, paint, and minor repair work. This is a very
compatible area for this type of use and an appropriate home. Staff will be proceeding with
further review and communication with the community toward ensuring that this program
will be well-received by the neighborhood.
Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park Minutes ( 2 1 December 8. 1998
Resolution No,
98-10 Confirming the Authority of the Executive Director to Enter Into a Contract on
Behalf of the Agency for the Acquisition of Property Located at 7668 Beverly Drive,
Rohnert Park. for Purposes of a Shared Housing Program with The Committee on
the Shelterless (COTS) and Authorizing the Executive Director to Accept a Deed
from the Legal Owner to the Commission at the Close of Escrow
Upon motion by Commission Member Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Commission Member
Flores, and unanimously approved with Commission Member Mackenzie absent, reading
was waived and Resolution No. 98-10 was adopted
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL - Market/Economic Analysis
for a Conference/Convention Center/New Hotel
Executive Director Netter explained the background, enthusiasm and beneficial aspects
related to this item, and responded to Council questions. He recommended adoption of
the resolution presented for consideration to approve the agreement as outlined, not to
exceed $25,000, with PKF Consulting for the above-referenced market/economic study.
Council commended staff for efforts involved for this item and complimented the very
pro-active forward thinking. Acknowledgment was made that this analysis would include
consideration of multiple sites; this effort would dovetail with the current work of the
City's General Plan process; and contribute toward the enhancement of the community
Resolution No.
98-11 Authorizing the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to
Execute an Agreement with Pannell Kerr Forster Consulting for a Market/Economic
Study as Outlined in the Proposal Dated December I. 1998. and Appropriating
Community Development Agency Funds
Upon motion by Commission Member Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Commission Member
Flores, and unanimously approved with Commission Member Mackenzie absent, reading
was waived and Resolution No. 98-1 1 was adopted.
8. BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Pre-development Costs
Executive Director Netter referred to review of Burbank Housing's most recent multifamily
housing proposal at the previous Commission meeting, and to the staff report provided for
tonight's meeting from Affordable Housing Specialist Diane Tomkins for this item. Executive
Director Netter explained that the resolution presented for consideration tonight resulted from
his discussion with Planning Director Wendie Schulenburg following the previous
Commission meeting of November 24th, and has been reviewed by City Attorney Flitner Staff
recommends approving authorized pre-development costs from Low-to-Moderate Income
funds for this scattered site project. Mr. Netter confirmed Commission comment that this
action is not for the project approval or project costs but only pre-development costs, and that
the actual acquisition portion would be considered at a later date.
Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park Minutes ( 3 ) December 8. 1998
Resolution No.
98-12 Approving Authorized Pre-Development Funds to Burbank Housing Development
Corporation for the Development of New Multi-Family Affordable Housing Rental
Units and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Appropriate Loan
Documents
Upon motion by Commission Member Flores, seconded by Commission Member
Vidak-Martinez, and unanimously approved with Commission Member Mackenzie
absent, reading was waived and Resolution No. 98-12 was adopted.
9. MISCELLANEOUS STAFF REPORTS: None.
10. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Linda Spiro adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8:35 p.m.
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