HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Resolution 2002-05 05/06/2002 RESOLUTION 2002-05
of the Petaluma Community Development Commission
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AUTHORITY (NWPRA)
TO OBTAIN A RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT
WITH THE OPTION TO LEASE THE
PETALUMA RAILROAD DEPOT
WHEREAS, over the past fifty years, successive City Councils, civic groups,
public agencies and private enterprises have expressed concern for the deterioration of
the Petaluma Depot and an interest in the historic restoration of the structures; and
WHEREAS, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Authority (NWPRA) has
terminated its business relationship with the freight hauler who had occupied the
Petaluma Depot site, leaving the buildings vacant; and
WHEREAS, the NWPRA Board has expressed support for entering into a long-
term lease of the Petaluma Depot with the City; and
WHEREAS, the PCDC's "Five-Year Implementation Plan" contains funding for
improvements within the Central Petaluma Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma has applied for $2.2 million in FY 2003
Federal transportation funding for the restoration of the Petaluma Depot, requiring a
20% match on a total project cost estimate of $2.75 million, or $550,000; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence in obtaining site control in order to obtain
Federal funding and preempting a new freight hauler from occupying the Depot
buildings; and
Resolution No. 2002-05
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission has provided
preliminary direction as to project objectives and lease negotiation deal points.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma Community
Development Commission that:
1. The Commission hereby authorizes negotiations with the NWPRA to obtain a
Right of Entry Permit with an option to lease the Petaluma Depot Buildings.
Adopted this 6"' day of May, 2002, by the following vote:
Commissioner Aye No Absent Abstain
O'Brien X
Torliatt X
Cader-Thompson X
Maguire X
Moynihan X
Vice Chair Healy X
Chair Thompson X
E. Clar Thompson, Chair
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, Recordi g Secretary Richa Ru nansky it Attorney
Resolution No. 2002-05