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City of Petaluma, California
Minutes of a Regular
Petaluma Community Development Commission Meeting
Monday, February 5, 2001
Council Chambers
The Petaluma Community Development Commission met on this day at 9:55 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Members O'Brien, Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Moynihan;
Vice Chair Cader-Thompson; Chairman Thompson
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review, Discussion and Possible Action of PCDC Mid -Year Forecast and
Budget Adjustments
Commissioner Moynihan asked to have unreinforced masonry placed on a
PCDC Agenda for discussion. He wanted to evaluate the program, and the $2
per square foot reimbursement that we have offered, and explore other ways to
assist property owners in retrofitting their buildings to preserve the downtown's
historic architecture. He encouraged the Petaluma Downtown Association's
involvement in the discussion.
Vice Chair Cader-Thompson asked how someone would apply for the money -
the Phoenix Theater needs money to be retrofitted.
Commissioner Torliatt would like to discuss the policy surrounding the change
from cash out on URM Improvements to low cost loans.
She outlined what she considered spending priorities:
■ Bike Pedestrian Bridge over Washington Creek (approximately $135,000).
■ Washington Street Corridor Project (received only $150,000 from SCTA for
project cost of over $1 million).
■ Implementation of Central Petaluma Specific Plan:
City of Petaluma, California
Minutes of a Regular
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Monday, February 5, 2001
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I o Particularly infrastructure improvements - offer low-cost loan incentive to
2 construct a private parking garage in downtown area.
3 o Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements.
4 ■ Use dollars for matching funds with Open Space District, Coastal
5 Conservancy, etc. for implementation of Petaluma River Enhancement Plan -
6 prioritize next projects.
7 ■ Fund smaller viable projects in downtown: upgrades to electrical system to
8 accommodate lighting and tree planting and sidewalk repair.
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10 Commissioner Healy recommended facade restoration for downtown. He wanted
11 the Master Plan for the Corp Yard to move forward because the homeless shelter
12 cannot be put into place until that's done. Regarding the house on Howard Street,
13 he asked why the City would use Housing Set Aside Funds for a project for the
14 general administration of the Redevelopment Agency. He also wanted to know the
15 number of staff members who would move there. He was concerned about
16 converting housing to office use in or near the Historic Residential Districts. He
17 asked for clarification on compliance with current ADA accessibility requirements.
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19 Commissioner Moynihan would appreciate an update on the City Hall "crunch" and
20 wanted to look at the cost benefits and possibility of using funds for road
21 maintenance. He asked why costs for implementation of the Central Petaluma
22 Specific Plan were coming out of PCDC.
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24 Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment Paul Marangella answered
25 that this was primarily for hardscape and infrastructure and that direction was
26 received from Council.
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28 Commissioner Maguire thought enhancement to the downtown area would
29 encourage citizens and visitors to come downtown more.
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31 Commissioner Moynihan would like to look at transportation projects and the
32 possibility of being funded by the Redevelopment Agency.
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34 Commissioner Torliatt considered the Petaluma River Enhancement Plan a major
35 transportation route and wanted to provide as much alternative transportation for the
36 community as possible and provide an amenity for it.
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38 Commissioner O'Brien agreed with Mr. Moynihan that priorities should be shifted to
39 transportation and funds should be used for traffic/transportation. .
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41 Commissioner Maguire did not agree, and thought that would lead to loss of
42 momentum on other projects.
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44 Mayor Thompson stated that although the City does have transportation issues,
45 tonight was not the time to discuss them.
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Vice Chair Cader-Thompson asked City Manager Stouder if his report would include
"real numbers for real costs - long-term."
City Manager Stouder replied that real numbers for real costs were based on bid
documents and competitive bids.
Mayor Thompson again stated that this was not what was on the agenda for tonight.
Commissioner Moynihan would prefer Commission/Council to set priorities and
move forward with them. If Council feels the need to do a General Plan update
before going forward with projects, they should get that done. Otherwise, they
should focus on a few key projects and accomplish something to give congestion
relief to Petaluma roadways.
Commissioner Torliatt stated that tonight was appropriate for putting forth ideas. Part
of the Mid -Year Budget Review was looking at current status and making plans for
the remainder of the year. She thought it would be unfortunate for the community if it
became a divided issue.
Mayor Thompson thanked Mr. Marangella and stated that the issue would be
revisited on February 24, 2001.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, hoped the City was not gathering all the money it
could, collecting all the tax it could to pay for a $50-80 million flood plain access road
in the northern flood plain of Petaluma.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
E. Clark Thompson, Chair
ATTEST:
Beverly J. Kline, Recording Secretary
City of Petaluma, California
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Monday, February 5, 2001
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