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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 04/12/1999Commissioner Torliatt felt the entire Central Specific Plan should be looked at as she may also have a conflict of interest because she represents a property in the area. Commissioner Maguire asked if Council Member Healy's office in the areas presented a conflict. Commissioner Healy stated that his interest in the area was a month-to-month tenancy and it was his understanding that it did not count as an interest of property under the conflict of interest laws. City Manager Stouder explained that Redevelopment legal counsel had developed a questionnaire that will assist in deciding whether or not all commissioners and Council Members have conflicts of interest and that workshops will be held in the fall. Commissioner Keller stated that the next agenda item property abuts the rear of his home and it may raise conflict of interest issues. Commissioner Healy stated his main interest was in whether or not to include the Emerald Triangle. He stated his main interest was in the Washington Street corridor portion of that triangle. He felt it was a gateway to the City and is the appropriate opportunity to include it. Commissioner Cader-Thompson asked if the property owners submitted letters to show an interest in being part of this district? Ms. Gaebler explained that at this point the Commission is merely selecting the boundaries where it could occur, after which the public outreach will be conducted. Commissioner Maguire spoke in support of including the Emerald Green in the proposed district. Commissioner Healy asked if the proposed district could be trimmed down after the Commission takes its vote. Ms. Gaebler stated that it could be trimmed down but not expanded. Commissioner Keller stated that the properties on the West side of Howard are virtually all residential and did not see the benefit of being included and the intent is to bring in a large block of commercial area. Ms. Siefel clarified that the Commission is setting boundaries for the staff to study. She explained that the study area can be made smaller up until the adoption of the redevelopment plan, but not larger than the boundaries set by the Commission. Commissioner Cader-Thompson asked what the long-term benefit would be if the Emerald Green area was brought in. Ms. Siefel stated that it is not known yet as there had been no analysis done yet. She felt it is a western gateway entrance into downtown and is not one of the most attractive entrances. She stated that in order to improve the area all redevelopment tools at their disposal would have to be used because the parcelization of the primary block is very irregular and would require some consolidation. She recommended inclusion in the redevelopment area for study if the Commission is willing to look at a plan for the, but do not include it if the Commission is not willing to do a specific study. She stated if everything is going to stay the way it is, there will be no increment monies derived from it unless it is reconfigured. Commissioner Healy stated he would like to have the means to do something with it because the particular block of Washington is very weak. He stated he would be willing at this time to not include the far side of Howard Street because it is primarily residential structures. Commissioner Maguire agreed with dropping the far side of Howard but include the rest of the Emerald area. Ms. Siefel requested that the Commission make a decision tonight on the survey area. Commissioner Cader-Thompson stated that everything is always directed toward the downtown when the East side shopping centers need redevelopment also. Ms. Siefel stated that the East side is within the PCDC purview. Commissioner Healy agreed that the East side of town is deserving of attention but the questions tonight is to what extent to expand the central business district redevelopment area. He asked that the map showing the Petaluma redevelopment area be pointed out. Commissioner Keller reviewed the redevelopment map showing the area which includes over to Hwy 101, across Washington to McDowell,up McDowell, North to Denman Flats, Old Redwood Hwy and comes back along the Boulevard and wraps around the downtown redevelopment area. He asked if the larger area outside the PCDC boundaries could be added to the amendment. Ms. Siefel explained that they have the flexibility to spend money on public improvements outside the PCDC boundaries if it directly benefits those properties within the project area boundaries. Commissioner Keller felt that they need to look at some older housing stock through housing set aside. MOTION: Commissioner Maguire moved, seconded by Commissioner Healy to recommend that City Council Accept the Preliminary Plan to include Alternative 2, less the residential area, and Authorizing Submittal to all Taxing Entities. Motion passed 5/0/2. Commissioners Hamilton and Thompson abstaining. 2. Adopt Resolution Extending the Time Limit of the Central Business District (CBD) for Ten Years. (Beatty/Gaebler) — Not acted on 3. PCDC Workshop on Budget Format and Project Priorities Conflict of interest issues were discussed and the general public exception applied and no vote was being taken tonight. Mr. Beatty presented the goals of the workshop as listed on the board and requested input on the format of the budget document. He reviewed the suggested format and stated the public should be able to better understand it. Commissioner Keller recommended that each page be marked as "draft" so the public would not be confused. Commissioner Keller stated the suggested format ss a great start in clarifying projects and breakdown on funding. He stated he would like to see, where there are multiple years on a projects, inclusion of a few columns showing when the project commenced; what has been spent to date; how much is left to be spent and a project total, as well as showing what funding sources were used other than PCDC funds. Commissioner Hamilton would like to see the categories and projects and not the stated goals. After further discussion, she agreed the goals should be included so the public will better understand. She stated that under the project column she would like to see the source of the funding allocations as suggested by Commissioner Keller. Commissioner Healy stated he does not disagree with anything discussed so far. He stated that on the spreadsheets he would like to see the historical information, as well as the five year projections. He felt this could be done on one sheet if it were printed in the landscape fashion. He asked to have the loans from one fund to another called out specifically and showing the loan balances and how the funds are paid back. Commissioner Keller stated he does not want to obligate the Agency to immense projects that will suck up all available dollars and suggested the priorities be looked at closely. Commissioner Torliatt stated she been confused by a previous spreadsheet that was distributed with dollar figures on it. She felt that when a document is being looked at for form, that it have zero dollars in it. She felt that many of the headings, columns with numbers, were not properly justified within the column. She stated that through the budget process, the Commission and staff needs to list some of their "dreams" that need funding to show what projects need to be done. She stated she is looking to see smaller project, as well as larger projects, listed in the budget and how the money is to be spent. Mr. Beatty. stated he was in favor of visioning in the budget document. He suggested having a visioning workshop. He stated the formatting of the document is the beginning of the process. Commissioner Keller encouraged the City Manager to begin the hiring process for a redevelopment staff member. Commissioner Maguire stated he was in general agreement with other comments made. He stated wanted a table of contents and the pages numbered, as well as a hierarchical flow chart. He stated the PDA budget request for garage security suggested funding could come from another project. He felt it could be misleading as the budget requests have not yet been discussed. The PCDC current project list shows $2,000 in the text description, but on page 5 it shows $11,000. Ms. Gaebler explained that the $2,000 is what is being collected in fees each year and the $11,000 is what is in reserves. Commissioner Hamilton was glad that the discussion was not about the dollar amounts as the numbers in the draft document could be confusing. Commissioner Torliatt would be happy to work with city management on format presentation of the document. Mr. Beatty requested discussion on the goals and the project listings. Commissioner Thompson wanted time to review the goals and project listings before discussion. NOTE: The tape ended at this point, end of side A, side B was totally blank so I did not do any editing from this point on. Commissioner Keller wanted sense of the revenue stream. Where we are now what is obligated; what is /not income projections over the next 5 — 10 years. Commissioner Torliatt bonded? Cash out; economical development; projects outstanding when do the obligations cease would like to sit down and think of their pet projects, heard from the council and the community ... how does the watershed study relate to it Commissioner Thompson Public Comment Bryant Moynihan gave his comments on the document go back to Seifel summary report. Geoffrey Cartwright 56 Rocca Drive Wanted to know if the funding for the project corps of engineers in place Mr. Stouder said yes Mr. Beatty Mr. Stouder -Thursday — Council Member Cader Thompson would not be able to attend that meeting Council Member Keller would not be able to attend the meeting Mr. Stouder Mayor Thompson Mr. Stouder It would be presented and reviewed on Thursday Council Member Cader asked if the entire budget would be ready Mr. Stouder replied yes. ADJOURN 9:55 p.m.