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Agenda Title: Discussion and Adoption of City Council Resolution Meeting Date: January 4, 2010
Authorizing Suspension of the Project Development Process with Caltrans
for the Rainier Avenue Interchange Project (independent element 1); Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Proceeding with a Project Study Report for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town
Connector, Which Includes an Undercrossing on US 101 for the Extension
of Rainier Avenue (independent element 2); Proceeding with the
Environmental Document Preparation (independent element 2); and
Consenting to the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier
Cross-Town Connector Project 000501204, and Adopting Findings
Required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445; and Discussion and
Adoption of Petaluma Community Development Commission Resolution
Adopting Findings Required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and
Authorizing the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier Cross-
Town Connector Project, 000501204 - .
Cate;;Ory: ^ Presentation ^ Appointments ^ Consent ^ Public Hearing ®Unfinished Business ^ New Business
Department: Direct r: Contact Person: Phone Number:
Public Works Vince t arengo Susan Lackie 778-4478
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Total Cost of Proposal or Project: $1.449M Name of Fund:
PCDC Fund 5530 Merged Project Area
Amount Bud>?eted: $3M PCDC Funds Account Number:
5530-000501204
Current Fund Balance:
$1,670,000
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council/Agency Board take the following action:
Adopt a City Council Resolution Authorizing Suspension of the Project Development Process with Caltrans for
the Rainier Avenue Interchange Project (independent element 1); Proceeding with a Project Study Report for the
Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector, Which Includes an Undercrossing on US 101 for the Extension of
Rainier Avenue (independent element 2); Proceeding with the Environmental Document Preparation
(independent element 2); and Consenting to the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier Cross-Town
Connector Project 000501204, and Adopting Findings Required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445; and
Adopt a Petaluma Community Development Commission Resolution Adopting Findings Required by Health and
Safety Code Section 33445 and Authorizing the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier Cross-Town
Connector Project, 000501204.
1. ^ First reading of Ordinance approved unanimously, or with unanimous vote to allow posting prior to second reading
2. ^ First reading of Ordinance approved without unanimous vote: Ordinance has been published/posted prior to second
reading; see Attachment
3. ^ Other action requiring special notice: Notice has been given, see Attachment
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Summary Statement:
City staff met with Caltrans and SCTA representatives on November 3rd to discuss including the undercrossing
structure of the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of 101 Project, as part of
the Marin Sonoma Narrows C-2 (MSN C-2) HOV widening project through Petaluma. Currently, the extension
of Rainier Avenue, or the Cross-Town Connector (which includes the undercrossing structure), and the future US
101/Rainier Interchange are two independent elements of the same project.
At this meeting, Caltrans and SCTA were receptive to the City's proposal to include the undercrossing structure
component of the Cross-Town Connector element into the MSN C-2 design, as long as the schedule could be
maintained and the City were willing to pay the design cost. SCTA plans to request approval from their Board to
execute a contract with a design consultant for MSN C-2 in January 2010. Subsequently, design of MSN C-2 is
expected to take 18 to 24 months.
It was the group's consensus that inclusion of the Rainier Avenue undercrossing structure in the MSN C-2
design, and construction with the MSN C-2 Project, is prudent. The group defined a strategy by which the
structure can be incorporated into the MSN C-2 Project, while minimizing any risk to the MSN environmental
document. To be included, the undercrossing needs a separate environmental evaluation, and an approved
Caltrans Project Study Report.
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
1. City Council Resolution, including Exhibit A to Resolution
2. Petaluma Community Development Commission Resolution, including Exhibit A to Resolution
Reviewed by Finance Director: Reviewed by City Attorney: Approved by City Manager:
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CITY OF PET'AI.I(J1VIA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 4, 2010
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF THE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS WITH CALTRANS FOR THE RAINIER AVENUE INTERCHANGE
PROJECT (INDEPENDENT ELEMENT I~; PROCEEDING WITH A PROJECT STUDY REPORT FOR THE
RAINIER AVENUE CROSS TOWN CONNECTOR, WHICH INCLUDES AN IJNDERCROSSING ON US IOI FOR
THE EXTENSION OF RAINIER AVENUE INDEPENDENT ELEMENT 2); PROCEEDING WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION INDEPENDENT ELEMENT 2); AND CONSENTING TO THE
EXPENDITURE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FOR THE RAINIER CROSS-TOWN CONNECTOR PROJECT
COOSO12O4, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445;
AND DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF PETALUIVIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FOR THE RAINIER CROSS-TOWN
CONNECTOR PROJECT, COOSO12O4
I. RECOMMENDATION:
It is Recommended the City Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Suspension of the Project
Development Process with Caltrans for the Rainier Avenue Interchange Project (independent
element 1); Proceeding with a Project Study Report for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector,
Which Includes an Undercrossing on US 101 for the Extension of Rainier Avenue (independent
element 2); Proceeding with the Environmental Document Preparation (independent element 2);
and Consenting to the Expenditure of Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier Cross-Town Connector
Project 000501204; and Adopting Findings Required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445;
and that the Petaluma Community Development Commission Board Adopt a Resolution Making
Findings Required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and Authorizing the Expenditure of
Tax Increment Funds for the Rainier Cross-Town Connector Project, 000501204.
2. BACKGROUND:
The Transportation and Circulation Element of the City of Petaluma's General Plan includes a new
connection (interchange) on Highway 101 at Rainier Avenue, between Corona Road and the E.
Washington Street Interchange (independent element 1). The City's General Plan also includes an
extension of Rainier Avenue from McDowell Boulevard that crosses Highway 101 and connects to
Petaluma Boulevard (the east-west arterial referred to as the Cross Town Connector, (independent
element 2). To date, these two elements have formed one project: the Rainier Avenue
Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of 101 Project.
Over the years, the City has been seeking approval from the State to develop a new access point, or
connection, on US 101 at Rainier Avenue. However, the Cross Town Connector element has
independent utility. At this juncture, after much consideration, City staff is requesting the City
Council separate the two elements and focus its resources on the Cross Town Connector, including
an undercrossing at US 101 (currently alternative 5 of the Rainier Avenue Interchange PSR), a
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project that the City may fund in the near term. In focusing on the Cross Town Connector, the City
would suspend; .for the time being, project development on the US 101/Rainier Avenue Interchange
(independent element 1).
City staff is requesting to:
A. Suspend the project development process with Caltrans for the Rainier Avenue Interchange
Project;
B. Proceed with a Project Study Report for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector Project
000501204, which includes an undercrossing on US 101 for the extension of Rainier Avenue;
and
C. Proceed with preparation of the environmental document for the Rainier Cross Town Connector
Project.
It is the City's intent to design the Cross Town Connector.Projeet in a manner that would not
preclude a future interchange on US 101 at Rainier Avenue.
Staff has requested written approval from Caltrans of the City's approach to separate the Rainier
Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of 101 Project into two separate
projects, to proceed with preparation of a Project Study Report for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town
Connector (independent element 2), which includes an undercrossing at US 101 for the extension of
Rainer Avenue, and to suspend project development for the Rainier Avenue Interchange.
3. DISCUSSION:
Environmental studies for Rainier Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of US 101
(independent element~2)
For the Rainier Cross Town Connector Project (independent element 2), the City, rather than
Caltrans, will be the lead for the environmental document, as the project area inside Caltrans' right
of way is minimal -.road under freeway only. The City must complete the environmental
document before construction begins on the MSN C-2 project„to avoid any challenge to the MSN
C-2 Project. Currently there are no capital construction funds for the MSN C-2 project and SCTA
does not have a schedule for when construction would begin, since the MSN C-2 Project is
currently in the SCTA 2009 Strategic Plan for design only.
At their January 11, 2010 meeting, the SCTA Soard will take action on a consultant agreement for
preparation of the plans, specifications and construction estimate for the MSN C-2 Project. In order
for the City to-meet the SCTA design schedule for the MSN C-2 Project, and be consistent with the'
City's General Plan,. staff recommends that the total project (Rainier Avenue' Interchange/Gross
Town Connector and Undercrossing of 101 Project) be separated into two stand-alone projects,
consisting of .Rainier Avenue/L1S 101 Interchange (independent element 1) and Rainier Cross Town
Connector, including.-the undercrossing of US 101 (independent element 2).
Preliminaryproject work plan schedule:
City to start preparation of Project Study Report (PSR)
(Cross Town Connector, including undercrossing of US 101 01/2010
SCTA to start preparation of the MSN C-2 PS&E 01-2010
City to start CEQA document for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town
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Connector, including the undercrossing of US 10.1 01/2010
Approval of PSR for'the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector,
including the undercrossing of US 101 04/2010
MSN C-2 Plans, Specifications and Estimate
PS&E approval (18 to 24 months) 12/2011
Rainier Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED)
(12 to 18 months) 06/2011
The consultant selected to prepare'the PSR and environmental document for the Rainier Avenue
Cross Town Connector Project, including undercrossing of US 101, (element 2) is URS, Inc., who
are currently working on the Highway 101 Central HOV Lanes Project and Old Redwood Highway
Interchange Project. Because URS is very familiar with the needs of the area, they will provide
continuity on the design of the US 101 projects.
Completion of the environmental document for element 2 is necessary in order to assure inclusion
of the Rainier Avenue undercrossing structure with design of the MSN C-2 project.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector and Undercrossin of US 101 Project 000501204
Estimated
Prelimina Project Cost Estimate Time Schedule
Est'd.
Est'd. FY
Cost Est. Dollars When
($000) Needed Dollars
Task ($000) Needed FY -FY
Project Study 01/20010 -
Re ort PSR 80 none 09-10 04/20010
Project Approval
and
Environmental
Document 01/2010 -
PA&ED 880 none 09-10 06/2011
Incorporation of
the Rainier
Avenue
Undercrossing
Structure into the
Plans,
Specifications,
and Estimate
(PS&E) for MSN 01!2010 -
C-2 Project 498 none 09/10 12/2011
Total Project
Cost $1,449 $1,449
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As of July 1, 2009
Funds Available ($000)
Funds budgeted 3,000
Allocated and encumbered PCDC
Fund 1,330
Funds available 1,670
Total cost to prepare the PSR,
Environmental Document and
design of the uhdercrossing r
structure for MSN C-2 ' 1,449
Total Project Cost
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12ES®LUTION # 2010-
PETALi11VIA CITY C®i.1NCIL
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION, OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS WITH CALTRANS FOR THE RAINIER AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT- .
(INDEPENDENT ELEMENB' 1); PROCEEDING WITH A PROJECT STUDY REPORT FOR
THE RAINIER AVENUE CROSS TOWN CONNECTOR, WHICH INCLUDES AN
UNDERCROSSING ON US 101 FOR THE EXTENSION OF RAINIER AVENUE
(INDEPENDENT ELEMENT 2),• PROCEEDING WIT>EI THE ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PREPARATION (INDEPENDENT ELEMENT 2); AND CONSENTING TO THE
EXPENDITURE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FOR THE RAINIER CROSS-TOWN
CONNECTOR PROJECT 000501204, AND ADOPTING >F'INDINGS REQUIRED BY HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445
WHEREAS, Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) will be entering into an
agreement with a consultant to prepare the plans, specificatioris and. construction estimate for the Marin
Sonoma Narrows C-2 HOV Widening Project (MSN C-2 Project) through Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of US
101 is within the limits of the MSN C-2 Project; and
WHEREAS, the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of US
101 Project Study Report is still under review by Caltrans and may not be approved in time to
incorporate the Project's undercrossing structure into the design of the MSN C-2; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and
Undercrossing of US 1'01 Project is in the City of Petaluma's General Plan, and that design and
construction of the larger project can be split into two independent elements (Interchange, independent
element 1, and Cross Town Connector, including undercrossing of US 101, independent element 2~) sand
still meet the intent of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has stated their support for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector
Project (element 2) ("the Project"), and staff anticipates a letter of concurrence by the time City Council
convenes; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans, Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), and the City agree
that by proceeding in a timely fashion with a Project Study Report (PSR) and environmental document
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for the Project as an .independent element (2), the design. of the undercrossing structure can be
incorporated into SCTA's design of the MSN C-2 Project; and
WHEREAS, incorporation of the undercrossing- structure component concurrently into the
design of SCTA's MSN C-2 Project will result in earlier receipt of project benefits, cost efficiencies,
reduction of traffic disruption and shorter construction duration; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 provides that redevelopment
agencies may, with the consent of the legislative body, pay all or part of the value of land for and the
cost of the installation and construction of any building, facility,' structure, or other improvements that
are publicly owned either within or without the project area, subject .to certain specified findings being
made; and
WHEREAS, the Project is funded from $3M City/PCDC; and
WHEREAS, before the PCDC may commit funds for publicly owned improvements, the
consent of the legislative body must be given and the following findings must be made in accordance
with California Health and Safety Code Section 33445:
1. That the improvements are of benefit to the project area or the immediate neighborhood
in which the project is located;
2. That no other reasonable means of financing the improvements is available to the
community; and
3. That the payment of funds for the cost of the improvements will assist in the elimination
of one or more blighting condition inside the project area, and will be consistent with the
implementation plan adopted by the redevelopment agency:; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") Five-Year
:Implementation. Plan ("Implementation Plan") for the Central Business District ("CBD") and Petaluma
Communi"ty Development ("PCD") areas (collectively; the "Project Areas"), approved by the PCDC on
June 11, 2007, provides for the transfer of certain. specified tax increment funds for the purpose of
funding roadway .reconstruction and related improvements as more particularly described in the
Implementation Plan, including the Project; and
WHEREAS, the public improvements in the Project are of benefit to the Project Areas in that
they will improve public facilities and infrastructure within the Project Areas, improve transportation
and traffic circulation along both McDowell Blvd. and Old Redwood Highway corridor, and facilitate
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private investment and revitalization of the Project.Areas by al evicting impediments to circulation. and
access that deter revitalization; and
W>E-IIJREAS, City staff is aware of no other source of funds reasonably available to undertake.
the City's share of funding for the public improvements, as the only other source available fora such
purpose would be City general .fund revenues which are committed for the provision of essential.
services such as police and fire services; and
WI-IEREAS, payment of funds for the public .improvements will assist in the elimination. of
blighting conditions in the Project Areas in that they will improve public facilities and infrastructure
within the Project Areas, improve transportation and traffic circulation along both McDowell Blvd. and
Old Redwood Highway corridor, and facilitate redevelopment of the Project Areas by alleviating
impediments to circulation and access that deter revitalization.
NOW, TI~EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as
follows:
1. The Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of 101 Project
development process with CaltranS ,is suspended in order to include the undercrossing structure with
the MSN C-2 Project.
2. Preparation of a PSR and an environmental document for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector
Project 000501204 (independent element 2) is approved.
3. Based upon the foregoing recitals, which are declared to be true and correct and hereby incorporated
herein as findings of the Petaluma City Council, the the City Council finds in accordance with
California Health and Safety Code section 33445 and other applicable law that (i) the expenditure of
tax increment funds to undertake the public improvements- and the Project as set forth in this
Resolution and the Implementation Plan will be of benefit to the Project Areas, (ii) no other
reasonable means of financing the public improvements and the Project is reasonably available, ..(iii')'
completion of the public improvements and the Project will assist in the elimination of blighting
conditions in the Project Areas; and (iv) completion of the public improvements and the Project is
consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted for the Project Areas.
4. The City Council hereby consents to contribution of $3M from PCDC to account 5530-Merged
Project Area-000501204 (as scheduled in Exhibit A, attached to this resolution and incorporated
herein by reference) for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connecter Project..
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EXF~~~9T A
Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector and Undercrossin of US'101 Project 000501204
Estimated Time
Prelimina Project Cost Estimate Schedule
Est'd. EsYd. FY
Dollars When
Cost Est. ($000) Needed Dollars
Task ($000) Needed FY -FY
Project Study Report
PSR 80 none 09-10 01/20010 - 04/20010
Project Approval and
Environmental
Document PA&ED 880 none 09-10 01/2010 - 06/2011
Incorporation of the
Rainier Avenue
Undercrossing
Structure into the
Plans, Specifications,
and Estimate (PS&E)
for MSN C-2 Pro~ect 498 none 09/10 01/2010 -12/2011
Total Pro"ect Cost $1,449 $1,449
As of July 1, 21
Funds Available ($000)
Funds budgeted 3,000
Allocated and .encumbered PCDC Fund 1,330
Funds available 1,670
Total cost to prepare the PSR,
Environmental Document and design of
the undercrossing structure for MSN C-2 $ 1,449
Total Project Cost $2,779
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RESOLUTION # 201'0-
PETALiJ1VIA COlVI1VIUNITI' I)EVELOPIVIENT COlVI1VIISSION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FOR
THE RAINIER CROSS-TOWN CONNECTOR PROJECT 000501.204, AND ADOPTING
FINDINGS REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445
WHEREAS, Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) will be entering into an
agreement with a consultant to prepare the plans, specifications and construction estimate for the Marin
Sonoma Narrows C-2 HOV Widening Project (MSN C-2 Project) through Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of US
101 is within the limits of the MSN C-2 Project; and
WHEREAS, the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and Undercrossing of US
101 Project Study Report is still under review by Caltrans and may not be approved in time to
incorporate the Project's undercrossing structure into the design of the MSN C-2; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Rainier Avenue Interchange/Cross Town Connector and
Undercrossing of US 101 Project is in the City of Petaluma's General Plan, and that design and
construction of the larger project can be split into two independent elements (Interchange, independent
element 1, and Cross Town Connector, including undercrossing of US 101, independent element 2) and
still meet the intent of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has stated their support for the Rainier Avenue Cross Town Connector
Project (element 2) ("the Project"), and staff anticipates a letter of concurrence by the time City Council
convenes; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans, Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), .and the City agree;
that by proceeding in a timely fashion with a Project Study Report (PSR) and environmental document
for the Project as an independent element (2), the design of the undercrossing structure can be
incorporated into SCTA's design of the MSN C-2 Project; and
WHEREAS, incorporation of the undercrossing structure component concurrently into the
design of SCTA's MSN C-2 Project will result in earlier receipt of project benefits, cost efficiencies,
reduction of traffic disruption and shorter construction duration; and
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WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 provides that redevelopment
agencies may, with the consent of the legislative body, ,pay all or part of the value of land for and the
cost of the installation and construction of any building, facility, structure, or other improvements that
are publicly owned either within or without the project area, subject to certain specified findings being:
:made; and
WHEREAS, the Project is funded from $3M City/PCDC; and
WHEREAS, before the PCDC may commit funds for publicly owned improvements, the
consent of the legislative body must be .given and the following findings must be made in accordance
with California Health and Safety Code Section 33445:
1. That the improvements are of benefit to the project area or the. immediate neighborhood
in which the project is located;
2. That no other reasonable means of financing the improvements is available to the
community; and
3. That the payment of funds for the cost of the improvements will assist in the elimination
of one or more blighting, condition inside the project area, and will be consistent with the
implementation plan adopted by the redevelopment agency; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution. No. adopted January 4, 2010, the. City Council of the City of
Petaluma has adopted findings concerning the Project under California Health and Safety Code Section
3344'5 and consented to use of PCDC funds for the Project; and
' WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") Five-Year
Implementation Plan ("Implementation Plan") for the Central Business District ("CBD") and Petaluma
Community Development ("PCD") areas (collectively, the "Project- Areas"), approved by the PCDC. on
June,'1.1, ,20.07,, .provides for the transfer of certain specifed tax increment funds for the purpose, of
funding 'roadway reconstruction and related improvements as more particular-ly described in the
Implementation :Plan, .including the Project; and
WHEREAS,. the public improvements in the Project are of benefit to the Project Areas in that
they will improve public facilities and infrastructure within the Project Areas, improve transportation
and traffic circulation along both McDowell Blvd. and Old Redwood Highway corridor, and facilitate
private investment and revitalization of the Project Areas by alleviating impediments to circulation and
access that deter revitalization; and
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WHEREAS, City staff is aware of no other source of .funds reasonably available to undertake
the City's share of funding for the public improvements, as the only other, source available for such
purpose would be City general fund revenues which are committed for the provision of essential
services such as police and fire services; and
WHEREAS, payment of funds for the public improvements will assist in the elimination of
blighting conditions in the Project Areas in that they will improve public facilities and infrastructure
within the Project Areas, improve transportation and traffic circulation along both McDowell Blvd. and
Old Redwood Highway corridor, and facilitate redevelopment of the Project Areas by alleviating
impediments to circulation and access that deter revitalization.
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of the. Petaluma Community
Development Commission as follows:
1. Based upon the foregoing recitals, which are declared to be true and correct and hereby
incorporated herein as findings of the Petaluma Community Development Commission Board,
the Board finds in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 33445 and other
applicable law that (i) the expenditure of tax increment funds to undertake the public
improvements and the Project as set forth in this Resolution and the Implementation Plan will be
of benefit to the Project Areas, (ii) no other reasonable means of financing the public
improvements and the Project is reasonably available, (iii) completion of the public
improvements and the Project will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions in the Project
Areas; and (iv) completion of the public improvements and the Project is consistent with the
Implementation Plan adopted for the Project Areas.
2. The Petaluma Community Development Commission Board hereby authorizes contribution of
$3M from PCDC to account 5.530-Merged Project Area-000501204 (as scheduled in Exhibit A,
attached' tp this resolution and incorporated herein by reference) for the Rainier Avenue Cross
Town Connecter Project.
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