HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 01/16/1996MINUTES
OF A
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1996
ROLL CALL:
Present: Hamilton, Stompe, Maguire, Read, Barlas, Vice Chairman Shea, Chairman
Hilligoss
Absent: None
MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 18, 1995, meeting were approved as submitted.
RESO. 96-01
ANNUAL REPORT
Resolution 96-01 accepting the 1994-95 Annual Report. Warren Salmons reviewed the
Program Accomplishments for the 1994-95 Fiscal Year and the Work Programs and Goals
for the 1995/96 Fiscal year for both the Central Business District and the Community
Development Project Area.
Restroom Project - The Commissioners learned that the downtown restroom project is
coming along. The building at 125 Petaluma Blvd. North, adjacent to Putnam Plaza is in
the process of rehabilitation. It is here that they are planning to construct two public
restrooms. Construction is to be done this Winter. An agreement between the property
owner and PCDC will come before the Commission. At this time, the hours the restrooms
will be available are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Commissioners
expressed concern that some need might also be experienced on Mondays. Staff noted that
the restrooms in the parks are closed at night because of the increasing amount of
vandalism that has occurred to the restrooms.
The Commission asked about including trees along Washington Street. Staff advised the
Tree Committee is looking at that now.
Introduced by Matt Maguire, seconded by Carole Barlas.
Ayes: Hamilton, Maguire, Read, Barlas, Vice Chairman Shea, Chairman Hilligoss
Noes: None
Absent: Stompe
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RESO. 96-02
QUILT SHOW
Resolution 96-02 authorizing a $6,000 loan to the Petaluma Downtown Association to be
repaid from Quilt Show proceeds. It was understood that any shortfall in revenues from
the show will be supplemented by the 1996/97 Transient Occupancy Tax funds based upon
a a request by the PCDC to the City Council earmarking such funds in an amount of
$6,000. A Commissioner felt uncomfortable to say they are willing to use TOT Funds.
John Balshaw said this is not appropriate for the PCDC to fund this. They did ask for
Transient Occupancy Tax Funds (TOT) this year. This is a promotion and comes under
TOT funding. That is what TOT money is for. They are looking for an advance, not a
gift. They are still in the process of seeking sponsors. But funds are needed early in the
year in order to incorporate information about the Petaluma Quilt Show in the various
quilting publications. We hope this will be an established show within the next three
years. A Commissioner expressed support of the Quilt Show for another 2 years through
TOT funds. Introduced by Carole Barlas, seconded by Jane Hamilton.
Ayes: Hamilton, Maguire, Read, Barlas, Vice Chairman Shea, Chairman Hilligoss
Noes: None
Absent: Stompe
RESO. 96-03
OAKMONT APARTMENTS - DEBT LBUT
Resolution 96-03 authorizing submittal of application to the California Debt Limit
Allocation Committee for the 76 unit Oakmont Retirement Apartments to be located on
North McDowell Blvd. near Southpoint Blvd. This will not be a debt of the Commission.
Introduced by Nancy Read, seconded by Vice Chairman Shea.
Ayes: Hamilton, Maguire, Read, Barlas, Vice Chairman Shea, Chairman Hilligoss
Noes: None
Absent: Stompe
ADJOURN 3:10 p.m.
ATTEST: M. Patricia Hilligoss;
(-K-tricia E. Bernard, Recording Secretary
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