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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. FucKlauTrDeputy 1 etary Linda piro, C'hairp son h mins:120898c'd