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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 08/19/1996MINUTES OF A PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1996 d ROLL CALL 9:00 p.m.: Present: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Absent: Hamilton RESO. 96-18 1996-97 BUDGET Resolution 96-18 approving the 1996-97 Budget. The Commission reviewed the budget for the Central Petaluma redevelopment area. Warren Salmons advised the Commission that it is staff s intention to water -proof the Keller Street garage building to protect both the steel structural beams as well as the garage users. If the Commission chose to do so, there may be the possibility of purchasing the Phoenix Theatre (Washington and Keller Streets) for use as a performing arts center. The Quilt Show has repaid the $6,000 loan. The Commissioners requested that money be made available to the Quilt Show in 1997. Seismic Retrofit PCDC funds will continue to be used to assist property owners in the retrofitting of older buildings for seismic safety. Sidewalk Cleaniniz The Commission asked when the sidewalks downtown can be cleaned. Staff suggested the Downtown Association may be able to assist with that project. Last time the downtown sidewalks were steam cleaned, the bill was around $4,000. Mural on Goodwill Building There is some interest from several groups to have a mural painted on the Washington Street exterior wall of the Goodwill building (corner of Petaluma Blvd.). Perhaps the community and local corporations could assist in "sponsoring the cost". It has been estimated the cost will exceed $25,000. Funding for the project has not been set aside at this time. It is hoped there can be a cost sharing for this project. Because of the amount of graffiti that is being painted on building walls, any mural will need to be protected through the use of special graffiti resistent paint or other means. A suggestion was made that the mural could be a downtown map. Another suggestion was that the youth should be asked to paint the mural. Trestle The Commissioners express some concern about a railroad trestle that people walk on and asked that some safety measures be taken. American Alley There was an expressed need to take advantage of "optic opportunities" in American Alley. Trash Receptacles The trash receptacles in the downtown area need to be emptied on a more frequent basis. Empire Waste Management empties them one time a week and Parks staff empties them one time as well. Also some of the trash receptacles need replacement. It was noted that Empire Waste was asked for recycling receptacles ten months ago and staff was asked if there was a problem with the request. PCDC Meeting August 19, 1996 Page 1 of 2 pages Jeff Harriman, President of the Downtown Association, noted they would like to have more antique street lighting installed when money becomes available. There was also some discussion about the possibility of placing tiny lights in the street trees. At some locations there is an electric receptacle nearby; and at other sites the businesses would need to be of assistance. Approval of the budget for the Central Petaluma Business area was introduced by Vice Mayor Stompe, seconded by Nancy Read. Ayes: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Noes: None Absent: Hamilton The Commission then discussed the budget for the Petaluma Community Development area: There was a request for housing for the emotionally challenged persons. With the potential of 1997 closing of the Armory for a winter shelter for the homeless, there will be an even greater need for such facilities. It was noted the City has not undertaken any sort of building or construction program; it has all been accomplished through non-profit organizations. There currently is an amount of $150,000 set aside for "Armory replacement" of the homeless shelter. The Phoenix Theatre area should be beautified. Staff was asked if anyone had looked at Mr. Chechanover's suggestion about abandoning the Marina Loan for the present time. It was moved by Nancy Read and seconded by Matt Maguire to approve the budget for the larger redevelopment area. Ayes: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Noes: None Absent: Hamilton RESO. 96-19 5 AND 10 PAYRAN STREET Resolution 96-19 authorizing the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents in connection with the property needed to construct the Army Corps of Engineers flood management program in the Payran area. The owners of 5 Payran Street are Willie L. Cooper et al, and the owners of 10 Payran are Fred and Dorothy Corriea of Rohnert Park. The costs are approximately $10,955 and $17,450 respectively. Introduced by Lori Shea, seconded by Carole Barlas. Ayes: Maguire, Barlas, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Noes: None Absent: Hamilton ADJOURN 9:50 D.m. ATTEST: M. Patricia Hilligoss, Chat Patricia. Bernard, Recording SecreTafy PCDC Meeting August 19, 1996 Page 1 of 2 pages MINUTES OF A PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1996 ROLL CALL: Present: Maguire, Hamilton, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Absent: Barlas The minutes of the July 15, 1996. meeting were approved as submitted. RESO. 96-17 CORONA REACH SPECIFIC PLAN Resolution 96-17 authorizing the Executive Director to execute agreements for preparation of a specific plan and environmental impact report for the area known as the Corona Reach of the Petaluma River. It was noted the Calthorpe Study will be of assistance to several planning projects in the City of Petaluma. Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Lori Shea. Ayes: Maguire, Hamilton, Read, Shea, Vice Chairman Stompe, Chairman Hilligoss Noes: None Absent: Barlas ADJOURN 3:20 p.m. rt ATTEST: M. Patricia Hilligoss, Chalrm atrlcia E. Bernard, Recording Secretafy PCDC Meeting August 5, 1996 Page 1 of 1 page