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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 1 04/16/2001 CITY OFTETALUMA, CALIFORNIA Joint City CounciVPetalylna,Coinmunity'Development Commission AGENDA BILL; . Agenda'Title: 'Meeting Date: 'PCDC: Discussion and Action Adopting Report to Council and. April 16, 2001 Submitting Report, the Proposed Amendment and the Final ER to. City Council•and Requesting City Council and PCDC Hold a Joint;• Public Hearing on May 21, 2001, Discussion and Action By the, PCDC to Restate. Owner Participation &'Business Re-entry Rules and a Resolution Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate . Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to.the Community. City Council: Discussion & Action Adopting a Resolution Receiving the Report to Council, the Proposed Amendment and Final EIR; a Resolution Consenting to Hold a Joint,Public Hearing on May 21, 2001; a Resolution Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community; a Resolution Electing to Receive a Tax Increment Allocation Pursuant to H & S Code: Section 33607.5 Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone.Number: PCDC/Redevelopment Marangella. • , Marangella 778-4581 Cost of Proposal: 597,121 Account Number: 901-8508 Amount Budgeted: $97,121 Name of Fund: CBD Project Area Fund (901) • • Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: PCDC: 1. Resolution Approving the Report to Council on the Proposed Second Amendment to the CBD Redevelopment Ptah and the Final Environmental Impact Report 2. Resolution Requesting a Joint Public Hearing6on the Second Amendment to the Redevelopment ., Plan for the CBD Project Area and the Final EIR 3. Resolution Approving the Restated Owner Participation and Business Re-Entry,Preference Rules for the CBD Redevelopment Plan 4. Resolution Finding the Provision of Low &Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community City Council: 5. Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma Reporting on and Recommending Adoption of the Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project and Forwarding the Draft EIR to the`City Council and Requesting-that a Final Ea Be Prepared. 6. Resolution Receiving the Report to Council on the Proposed Second Amendment.to the CBD Redevelopment Plan and Final ElR 7. Resolution Consenting to a Joint Public Hearing on the Second Amendment to the CBD Redevelopment Plan and Final EIR' 8. Resolution Finding the Provision of Low &Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community 9. Resolution Electing to Receive a Tax Increment Allocation Pursuant to H & S Code Section 33607.5 City Council/PCDC: 10. Summaries of Meetings with Downtown Business and Property Owners 11. Questions& Answers on the CBD Plan Amendment • 12. Final Environmental Impact Report on the Proposed CBD Plan Amendment (Arriving 4/11/01) 13. Final Draft of Report to Council on the Proposed CBD Plan Amendment 14. Final Draft of Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the CBD Project Summary Statement: In August 1998, Seifel Associates presented the Petaluma Community Development Commission with a document entitled Petaluma Redevelopment Strategies. In the report, several important strategies for the Redevelopment Agency were recommended. In 1999, the Agency engaged Seifel Associates to implement one of the strategies and initiate a process to determine the feasibility of amending the Central Business District- (CBD) Project Area by expanding its boundaries'and extending its life. On January 16, 2001 the Petaluma Community Development Commission approved the. Preliminary Report for the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan Amendment; received the Draft Environment Impact Report; received the Draft Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District,Project; and authorized the distribution of same to effected taxing entities. Subsequently, as required by State law,Redevelopment staff and consultants have conferred with the effected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment. On February 27, 2001,the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma held a noticed a public hearing for the purpose of.Determining the Adequacy of the Draft Ea and adopted a resolution recommending the approval and adoption of the':Second Amendment to the CBD Project Area Plan with several amendments. . The next step in the CBD Plan Amendment process is for the CityCouncil/PCDC to adopt the attached resolutions, accepting reports and setting,a date for the public hearing. • Council Priority: THIS AGENDA ITEM IS CONSIDERED TO BEPART OF, OR NECESSARY TO, ONE OR • MORE OF THE 1999-2000 PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 30, 1999 AND MARCH 18, 2000. Oriority(s): Complete Redevelopment Agency Review Recommended PCDC Action/Suggested'Motion: It is recommended that the City Council/PCDC approve the attached resolutions and set a hearing for the Proposed Amendment to the CBD Project Area,Redevelopment Plan and certification of E1R on May 21, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Reviewed by Finance Director: Reviewed.by City Attorney: 'Appro ed by City Manager: Date: Date: , Date: Ar ill Today's Date:. Revision.#'and.Date Revised: rile ode: • • • • CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA • City Council/Petaluma Community Development Commission APRIL 16, 2001 AGENDA REPORT FOR Petaluina Community Development Commission Discussion and Action Adopting Report to Council and Submitting Report, the Proposed Amendment and the Final EIR to City Council and Requesting City Council and PCDC Hold a Joint Public Hearing on May 21, 2001; Discussion and Action By the PCDC to Restate Owner Participation & Business Re-entry Rules and a Resolution Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community. City Council Discussion & Action Adopting a Resolution,Receiving the Report to Council, the Proposed Amendment and Final ER; a Resolution Consenting,to Hold a Joint Public Hearing on May 21, 2001; a Resolution Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate Income,Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the • Community; a Resolution Electing to Receive a Tax Increment Allocation Pursuant to H & S Code Section 33607.5 • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In August 1998, Seifel Associates presented the Petaluma Community Development Commission with a docuinent:entitled Petaluma Redevelopment Strategies. In the report, several important strategies for the Redevelopment Agency were recommended. In 1999, the Agency engaged Seifel Associates to implement one=of the Strategies:and initiate a process to determine the feasibility of amending'the Central Business District (CBD) Project Area Redevelopment Plan by expanding the Project Area boundaries'and.extending its life. On January 16, 2001 the Petaluma Community Development, Commission approved the Preliminary Report for the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan Amendment; received the Draft Environment Impact Report; received the Draft Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Project; and authorized the distribution of same to effected taxing entities. Subsequently, as required by 'State -law, Redevelopment staff and consultants have conferred with the effected taxingkentities.concerning the proposed amendment. On February 27, 2001, the-Planning Commission of the City of.Petaluma held a noticed a public hearing for the purpose Of the Adequacy of the-Draft•EIR;,Considering Comments on the Draft EIR, Identifying Any Revisions Desired in the Final ER; and Authorizing the Preparation of a Final EIR/Response to 'Comments. The Planning Commission also reviewed and commented upon the Preliminary Report to Council and the Draft Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the CBD Project Area The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the,approval and adoption of the Second Amendment to the CBD Project Area • Plan with several'amendments. The next step in the CBD Plan Amendment process is for the-City Council/PCDC to adopt the attached resolution's. 2. BACKGROUND: • The Report to Council is a public document designed to provide background information to the PCDC and taxing entities affected by the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Project. The purpose of the Report is to: • Set forth the reasons for the selection of the project area; • Show blight:and urbanization evidence; • Explain programs and activities the.Agency intends to implement to eliminate blight; • Propose financing mechanisms for such programs and activities;.and • Provide a description of how the projects will eliminate blight. With respect to the companion Draft Environmental Impact Report, the document, has been prepared and was circulated on January 12, 2001 after which there is a 45-day comment period for the public,to provide comments. The Planning Commission reviewed and commented upon the Draft EIR , the ,Preliminary Report to Council and the Draft Amended and. Restated Redevelopment-Plan for the-CBD Project Area at their meeting of February 27, 2001. Pursuant to Section 33346 of the Community Redevelopment Law, the Commission found that the proposed Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project conforms to the General Plan of the City of Petaluma. Additionally, • pursuant to Section.65402 of the Government Code, with respect to public activities which may be undertaken within the area added by the Second Amendment and the original'Project Area pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the Second,Amendment, the Commission. determined such activities and undertakings conform to the General Plan of the City of Petaluma and forwarded the DEIR to the City Council.of Petaluma, including Commission comments, and authorized the preparation:of a Final.EIR at the,end of the comment period. In summary, the proposed Plan Amendment will extend various time and financial limits of the Existing CBD Redevelopment Plan, as well as add territory (Added Area) to the-CBD Project Area (Existing Area): The proposed Added Area consists of approximately 127 acres of commercial, industrial and residential land uses located to the west and east of the-Existing Area Figure I-2 in the attached Reportshows the location of the Amended Area (the combination of the Existing Area and Added Area). The Redevelopment Plan Amendment;will provide the Agency with needed additional jegal and financial resources to alleviate blighting conditions, implement.the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, and economic development in the Existing Area The Amendment is proposed to enhance the Agency's ability to eliminate blight in the Amended Area in a more effective manner than is possible under theRedevelopment Plan in place at this time. 3. ALTERNATIVES: • Whiletit:would delay the possible expansion of the project area and the extension of the time limit for debt collection in the Existing Area by about six months, the City Council could expand the project area boundaries to include additional property beyond what is already contemplated and approved for study. Otherwise, the CBD Project Area (the Existing Area) consists of • approximately 98 acres and encompasses the majority of the historic.downtown core of the City Horn D Street to Washington Street and from Lakeville. Street to Liberty and 5th Streets. The proposed Plan Amendment would add approximately 127 acres to the Existing.Area, creating a 225-acre Amended Area. As shown in Figure I-2 in the attached Report to Council, the proposed Added Area is located in two areas, to the west and east of the Existing Area., The western portion of the Added Area is generally bounded by Union Street, Western Avenue; Howard. Street, and Liberty Street. The eastern portion of the Added Area is generally bounded by'D Street, McNear Avenue, the Northwest Pacific Railroad, and Petaluiria Boulevard (the western:portion does not include the • McNear Peninsula of McNear Channel). 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: According to.the chart below, the Added Area of the CBD ProjectArea will have a property tax base assessed value of approximately $49 million. All of the affected taxing entities will continue to receive their share of property taxes from the base assessed value in both the Existing and Added Area. Assuming°a 1% property.tax rate, the entities will continue to receive about $188,000 from the existing area and about $488,000 from the Added Area. Chapter IV of the attached .Preliminary Report describes the proposed methods for financing the proposed Redevelopment Program projects' and activities in the Amended Project Area if the Plan • Amendment is adopted. Chapter IV also demonstrates the financial feasibility of the Amended Redevelopment Program by comparing available funding sources for the Amended Project Area with projected Redevelopment Program costs. • Petaluma CBD Redevelopment Plan Amendment Amended Plan Existing:Plan Existing Area • Added Area Acres 98 98 127 Adopted 9/27/1976 2001 2001 Base Assessed Value $18,832,170 $18;832,170 $48,801,481 Time Limits Incurring Debt 9/27/2001 2011 2021 Project Activities 9/27/2016 - 2016 2031 • Tax Increment Receipt 9/27/2026 2026 2046 • • The CRL imposes specific time and fiscal=limits on particular Agency activities for a new Plan or for the territory added to-an existing plan. These time limits affect the amount of tax increment revenue an agency can receive: Under the-proposed Plan Amendment, the time and fiscal limits of the proposed Added Area would be the same as the limits of a new plan. • 5. CONCLUSION: In 1998, the PCDC approved and adopted the Petaluma Redevelopment, Strategy which • recommended adding the portions of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan,(Specific Plan) that are not currently in either the City's Central Business District (CBD) or Petaluma Community Development (PCD) Redevelopment Project Areas. The FY 2000-01 PCDC Budget contains funds for Seifel Associates to prepare a CBD Plan Amendment that would expand the CBD Project Area. As,the next step in the Plan Amendment process, the City Council/PCDC is.requested to adopt the attached resolutions that will take the CBD Plan Amendment process to the next step of having a public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive written and oral testimony regarding the proposed Amendment, and to consider certifying the adequacy of the EIR, adopt the proposed mitigation measures and, if necessary, adopt a statement of overriding considerations. 6. OUTCOMES'OR.PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS IOR.COMPLETION: • The CBD Plan Amendment is approved by June 30, 2001. 7. RECOMMENDATION: • • It is recommended that the City Council/Petaluma Community Development Commission approve the resolutions attached as follows: • Petaluma Community Development Commission • Adopting Report to Council and Submitting Report, the Proposed Amendment and the Final EIR to City Council; • Requesting City Council and PCDC.Hold.a Joint Public Hearing on May 21, 2001; • Approval of Restatement of Owner Participation & Business Re-entry Rules; and • Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community. City Council • Adopting a Resolution Receiving the Report to Council, the Proposed Amendment and Final DR; • Consenting to Hold a Joint Public Hearing on May 21, 2001; • Finding the Provision of Low & Moderate Income Housing Both Inside & Outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Community; • Electing to Receive a Tax Increment Allocation Pursuant to H & S Code Section 33607.5 • • Petaluma Community Development Commission Resolutions ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION # 2001- PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ,A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND THE FINAL • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a • Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS,. the Petaluma Community Development Commission (the "PCDC") is preparing a Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Section 33352 of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.) requires that the PCDC prepare a report on the proposed Second Amendment,to•the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the PCDC has eaused,to be prepared and..has.reviewed a Report to the City Council on the proposed Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; and • WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Redevelopment. Commission staff and consultants completed the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEW") pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). • • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma Community Development Commission does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The PCDC hereby ,approves and adopts the Report on the Second Amendment to the Central:Business District Redevelopment Plan and the FEIR, attached hereto by reference and made apart hereof 2. The -Executive Director of the Petaluma Community Redevelopment Commission is hereby authorized and directed to transmit the Report, the FEW and the Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan to the City Council. • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 • I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced and adopted by the Petaluma Community Redevelopment Commission at a regular meeting held on Apri1.16, 2001, by the following vote: Commissioner Aye No Absent Thompson Cader-Thompson Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien • Torliatt E. Clark Thompson, •Chairman ATTEST: • Beverly J. Kline, Recording Secretary • • • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 - ATTACHMENT 2 • RESOLUTION'# 2001- PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.AND THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area(the"`Project Area"); and WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission (the "PCDC") is preparing a Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; and • WHEREAS, the PCDC staff and consultant have completed the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR") documenting the existing environmental conditions in the Project, Area; assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed Second Amendment to the Project Area recommending,mitigation measures pursuant to the California Environmental'Quality Act ("CEQA"). WHEREAS, Sections .33348 and 33349 require both the City Council of the City of • Petaluma and the PCDC to conduct a public hearing,on the approval of the Second Amendment and certification of the FEIR; WHEREAS, Section 33355 authorizes-the PCDC and the City Council to hold a joint public hearing upon the consent of both. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma Community Development Commission as follows: 1. The PCDC requests the City Council to hold a Joint Public Hearing with the PCDC on:May 21, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at 11 English Street, Petaluma, California, to consider the proposed Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan (the "Plan") and certification of the FEIR for the Plan; and 2. The Executive Director of the PCDC is hereby directed to'comply with all • of the noticing requirements for fhe joint public hearing set forth in the Community Redevelopment Law. • City of Petaluma, Califofnia 4/4/01 • • I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced and adopted by the Petaluma Community Redevelopment Commission at a regular • meeting held on April 16,2001, by the following vote: Commissioner Aye No Absent Thompson Cader-Thompson Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien Torliatt E. Clark Thompson, Chairman ATTEST: Beverly J. Kline, Recording Secretary • • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 ATTACHMENT 3 RESOLUTION # 2001= PETALUMA COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESTATED OWNER PARTICIPATION AND BUSINESS,RE-ENTRY PREFERENCE.RULES FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS:DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") previously approved the Owner Participation and Business Re-entry Preference Rules for the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan@rea; and WHEREAS, the Petaluma-;Community Development Commission desires to restate the Owner Participation and Business Re•entry Preference Rules. • NOW, THEREFORE,,BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma Community Development Commission that it hereby restates the Owner Participation and Business Re-Entry Preference Rules for the.Central Business District Redevelopment.Plan area. • • I hereby certify that the foregoing:Resolution.No. was duly introduced and adopted by the Petaluma Community Redevelopment Commission at a regular • meeting held on April 16, 2001,:bythe following vote: ' Commissioner Ave No Absent Thompson Cader-Thompson Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien Torliatt E. Clark Thompson, Chairman • ATTEST: • • Beverly J. Kline,Recording Secretary city of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 • ATTACHMENT 4 RESOLUTION # 2001- PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FINDING'THATTHE PROVISION OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE AMENDED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IS'OF BENEFIT TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT'REDEVELOPIVIENT PROJECT AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a Second Amendment to the Redevelopirient=Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area to add territory to the Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, Section 333342 of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq) requires that not.less than twenty percent (20%) of all taxes so allocated be used by the Petaluma Community Development Commission (the "PCDC") for the purpose:of increasing and improving the community's supply of low and moderate income housing (the community being defined•in the Community Redevelopment Law as the City of Petaluma);and • WHEREAS, Section 33334.2(g) of the California CommunityRedevelopment Law provides that the PCDC may use such funds outside the Project Area if a finding is made by resolution of the PCDC and the City Council of the City of Petaluma that such use will be of benefit to the Project; and WHEREAS, The State Legislature has found that the provision of affordable housing by redevelopment agencies is of particular benefit.and assistance to the community. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Petaluma Community Development • Commission as follows: Section 1, The use of taxes allocated from the Amended Project Area for the purpose of increasing,and improving the community's supply of low and moderate income housing outside the Project Area and within the City of Petaluma will be of benefit to the'entireProjectArea pursuant.to the State Legislature's finding that the provision of affordable housing is ofparticular benefit and assistance to the community. • * * * I hereby.certifythatthe-foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced and adopted by-the Petaluma Community Development Commission at a regular meeting held on April 16,2001, by the following vote: City of.Petaluma,California 4/4/01 Commissioner Aye No Absent • Thompson . Cader-Thompson • Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien Torliatt - E. Clark Thompson, Chairman ATTEST: Beverly J. Kline, Recording Secretary • • • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 • • City Council Resolutions Preceded by the Transmittal of a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma • c • City Council Resolutions • ��.AL:U ATTACHMENT'S •a CITY OF PETALUMA POST,OFFICE Box 61 I g 5$ PETALUMA, C-A 94953-0061 • E.Clark Thompson - - Mayor February 28, 2001 Janice Cad er-Thompson Michael Healy ' Matt Maguire. Bryant Moynihan - Mike O'Brien Petaluma Community Development Commission Pamela Torliatt. Counci!members City of Petaluma 11 English Street Petaluma, California 94952. • Dear Commission.Members: This letter transmits,a Planning Commission Resolution; concerning a proposed Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business DistricfRedevelopment Project, to the Community Development Commission of the City of Petaluma ("PCDC") for inclusion as part of the • Commission's Report to City Council pursuant to Section 33352 of the California Redevelopment Law. Adopted on February 27,,2001, the attached resolution is deemed the report and recommendations of the-Planning Commission concerning the proposed Community Development Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business Department District Redevelopment Project and contemplated public projects and I-Engusn Street aiii ctvtes thereunder, as required'by applicable rovisions of law. Petaluma, CA 94952 4 Y lil> li Planning Division Sincerely, Phone(707)'778 4301 • Fax(707)778 4498 ft E-Mail -t planning@ci.petaluma:ca.us - - Michael Moore, Building Division Director of Community Development Phone(707) 778-4302 . Fax(707) 778-4498 E-Mail • buildingt✓ci.petaluma.ca.us Housing Division Phone(707) 778-430/ Fax(707)778-4498 . E-Mai[ housing a(�ci.petaluma.ca.145 • ,rvs .I,- st- • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OWWG Attachment:Planning Commission Resolution cJ printed an recycled P.P. • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA REPORTING ON,AND RECOMMENDING ADOPTION,OF"THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND FORWARDING THE DRAFT EIR TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND REQUESTING THAT A FINAL,EIR BE;PREPARED RECITALS • WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission of the City of Petaluma("PCDC') has prepared and submitted to the Planning Commission of the.City of Petaluma("Planning Commission")aa proposed Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business;.District Redevelopment'Project(''Second. Amendment"); and WHEREAS, Sections 33346, 33347 and 33354.6 of the Community Redevelopment,Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.) provides,that the Planning Commission is to review the proposed Second Amendment and make its report and recommendations thereon to the.PCDCand the:City Council of the City of Petaluma ("City Council"), including a determination,that the proposed„Second Amendment conforms to the General Plan of the City of Petaluma ("General Plan"); and a WHEREAS, Section 65402 of the Government Code provides in,part: "(a) If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted,•no.real pr pertyshall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street,.square, park or other public,purposes, and no real property shall be disposed of, no streetdshall be vacated or abandoned, and no public building,or structure shall be constructed or authorized, if the adopted general plan or part thereof • applies thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition or disposition, such street vacation or abandonment, or such public building or structure have been•submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as lb conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof ..." "(c) A local agency shall not acquire real property for any of the purposes specified in paragraph (a) nor dispose of any real property, nor construct. or authorize;a public building or structure, in any county or city, if such county or city has adopted a general plan or part thereof, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition, disposition, or such public building or structure have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency having jurisdiction, as to conformity with said "adopted general plan or:part thereof ..."; and • WHEREAS, the above required reports and recommendations, including matters referred to in Section 33346 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 65402';of the Government Code, are to be made to the PCEC and the City Council for their 1 consideration in acting on the adoption of the Second Amendment; and • WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed,a public hearing for February27, 2001 for the purpose of • Determining the Adequacy of the Draft EIR; • Considering Comments on the Draft EIR; • Identifying Any Revisions Desired in the Final EIR;:and • Authorizing the Preparation of a Final EIR/Resp"onse'to Comments. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Second Amendment and the General Plan and other pertinent reports and documents. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA,DOES'RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: • Section 1. Findings. The Planning Commission here_by finds and determines that: (a) Pursuant to Section 33346 of the Community Redevelopment Law, the proposed Second Amendment to the Redevelopment_Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project (attached hereto as Attachment No 1) conforms to the General Plan of the City of Petaluma. (b) Pursuant.to Section 65402 of the Government Code, with respect to public activities which may be undertaken within the area addedby the Second Amendment and the original Project Area pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the Second Amendment, and that are referred to in said section,,such activities and undertakings conform to the General'Plan of the City of Petaluma. (c.) Pursuant to Environmental Review Guidelines;established by the City of Petaluma adopted on May 3, 1993, the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma hereby forwards the DEIR to the City Council of Petaluma, including Commission comments, and authorizesthe preparation of a Final EIR atthe end of the comment period. Section 2. Report'and Recommendations. The Planning Commission hereby reports to the PCDC and the City Council the,findingsreferred to in Section-1 hereof, and recommends the approval and adoption of said Second Amendment as submitted by the PCDC. In the event that prior to its adoption of the Second Amendment, the City Council desires to make any minor,technical, or clarifying changes to the Second Amendment, the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that any such minor, technical, or clarifying changes need not be referred'to it for further report and recommendation, and hereby waives its report and recommendation under Section 33347 of the Community Redevelopment Law concerning any such change. 2 Section.3. Transmittal. The Planning Commission's.Secretary shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the PCDCand the City Council for consideration as part of the a Commission's Report to the City Council pursuant to Section 33352 of the Community Redevelopment Law, and this Resolution shall'be,deemed the report and recommendations of the Planning Commissidn concerning the proposed Second Amendment and contemplated public projects and activities thereunder, as required by applicable provisions of law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2001.. CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA ATTEST: SECRETARY OFFTHE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA • • 3 • ATTACHMENT 6 Resolution No. N.C.S: of the. City Of Petaluma, California A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE REPORT"TO'.THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a • Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission (the "PCDC") is preparing a Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; • and WHEREAS, Section. 33352 of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.)-requires that the PCDC prepare a report on the proposed Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. WHEREAS, the PCDC has caused to be prepared and has reviewed the Report to the City Council on the proposed Second. Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; WHEREAS, the PCDC staff,and consultant have completed the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (the "FEIR") documenting the existing environmental conditions in the Project -Area, assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed Second Amendment to the Project Area'and recommending mitigation measures pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). NOW, THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby receives`the 'Report on the Second.Amendment TO the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan and the proposed Second Amendment from the Petaluma Community Development Commission, and the FEIR for the.Second Amendment to the Central Business District:Redevelopment Plan. • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 I.hereby'certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced • and adopted by the City Council of the City of Petaluma at,a regular meeting held on April 16, 2001, by the following vote: Members of the Council Aye No Absent Thompson Cader=Thompson Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien • Torliatt • ATTEST: City Clerk • Mayor • • • City of Petaluma,California • 4/4/01 ATTACHMENT 7 Resolution No. N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO A.JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT AND THE FINAL • ENVIRONMENTAL.IMPACT.REPORT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a ' Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development. Commission (the "PCDC") is preparing a Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the PCDC staff and consultant have completed the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR") documenting the existing environmental • conditions in the Project Area, assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed Second Amendment to the.Project Area recommending mitigation measures pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). WHEREAS, Sections 33348. and 33349 require both the City Council of the City of Petaluma and the PCDC to conduct a public hearing on the approval of the Second Amendment and the certification of the FEIR; WHEREAS, Section 33355 authorizes the PCDC and the City Council to hold a joint public hearing upon the consent of both. NOW, THEREFORE; the City Council of the City of Petaluma does hereby resolve as follows: 1. The City Council consents to a Joint Public Hearing to be held on May 21, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at 11 English .Street; Petaluma,California, to consider the proposed Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan (the "Plan") and the certification of the FEW for the Plan; and 2. The Executive Director of the PCDC is hereby directed to comply with all noticing requirements for the joint public hearing et forth in the Community Development Law. City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 • • I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Petaluma at a regular meeting held on April 16, 2001, by the following vote: Members of the.Council Aye No Absent Thompson Cader-Thompson Healy Maguire Moynihan O'Brien Torliatt •• ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor • City of Petaluma,California 4/4/01 • ATTACHMENT 8 S Resolution No. N.C.S. of the City'of.Petaluma, California A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY C OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA FINDING THAT THE PROVISION OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE. AMENDED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IS OF BENEFIT TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in the process of adopting a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Flan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area to add territory to the Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, Section 33334;2 of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code"Section 33000,et seq.) requiresthat not less than twenty percent (20%) of all taxes so allocated be used by the .Petaluma Community Development Commission (the "PCDC ) for the purpose of increasing and improving the community's supply of low and moderate income housing (the community being defined in the Community Redevelopment Law as the City of Petaluma); and WHEREAS, Section 33334.2(g) of the California Community Redevelopment Law provides that the PCDC may use such funds outside the Project Area if a finding is made by resolution of the PCDC and the City Council of the'City of Petaluma that such use will be of benefit to the Project; and • WHEREAS, The State, Legislature has found that the provision of affordable housing by redevelopment °agencies is of particular benefit and assistance to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of,Petaluma does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. 'The, use of taxes allocated from the Amended Project Area for the purpose of increasing and improving the community's supply of low and moderate • income housing outside the Project Area and within the City of Petaluma will be of benefit to the entire Project Area pursuant to the State Legislature's finding that the provision of affordable housing is of particular benefit and assistance to the community. • • City of Petaluma,California. 4/4/01 • • I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Petaluma at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of April, 2001. by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: • ATTEST: • City Clerk • • • • S City of Petaluma,.California 4/4/01 • ATTACHMENT 9 Resolution NO. N.C.S. of the City Of Petaluma, California A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'PETALUMA ELECTING TO RECEIVE'A TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33607!5 • WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma is in,the,:process of adopting a Second Amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma, as.an affected taxing agency; may elect to receive a pass- through of its proportionate share of gross tax increment in an amount and for a time set forth in the California Redevelopment Law,,;Section 33607.5. NOW, THEREFORE BEFIT RESOLVED that the City.Council of the City of Petaluma hereby elects to receive twenty percent (20%)of gross tax increment for a ten (10) year period pursuant to California Redevelopment Law, Section 33607.5. • I hereby certify that the-foregoing Resolution No. was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Petaluma at a regular meeting held on April 16, 2001, by the following,vote: • Members of the Council Aye No Absent Thompson Cader-Thompson Healy • Maguire Moynihan O'Brien Torliatt ATTEST: City Clerk • • Mayor • • City of Petaluma; California 4/4/01 S • i Attachments Pertaining to Both City Council And *Petaluma Community Development Commission ATTACHMENT 10 • Petaluma Downtown Business Property Owners Meeting Proposed Expansion of the Central Business District Redevelopment Area by the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Free Refreshments Served) Location: Cajun Moon Restaurant (Old Baker Street Bar) 205 Kentucky Street Petaluma, California Topics Include: • What is the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Strategy? • Why does the City want to expand the Central Business District Project Area? • How could this affect you? • What is the process and timeline for expanding the Central Business District Redevelopment Area? Who Should Attend: • Downtown Property Owners & Business Owners • People Who Are Interested in Downtown Improvement Co-Sponsored By: Petaluma Downtown Association (762-9348) Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (762-2785) City of Petaluma(778-4345) For additional information, please call Paul Marangella at the City of Petaluma: 778-4581. Summary of Meeting #1 of • Downtown Business.&.Property Owners Concerning Proposed Expausioh•of Central Business District By the • City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency The meeting was convened at 6:00 p.m. on September 6, 2000 at 205 Kentucky•Street (Cajun Moon Restaurant), Petaluma,California for the purpose of informing:downtown business and property owners of the proposed expansion of the Central Business District by the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency: Attendance: • Attending the meeting on behalf of the City of<Petaluma were: • Paul Marangella, Management Consultant to the City of Petaluma(778-4581,) • Bonne Gaebler, Housing Administrator, City of Petaluma(778-4484) • Libby Seifel, Seifel Associates Attending,the meeting on behalf of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce was: • Onita Pellegrini, CEO (762=2785) • There were forty=six business and property owners from the community in attendance. Meeting Notes: Libby Seifel, Seifel Associates, the City's redevelopment consultant for the-proposed • expansion of the Central Business District,.covered,the,following points: 1. District.Goals: The goals.of the existing Central Business District (CBD) include the following: • Develop a marketing strategy to promote the CBD. • Enhance parking and traffic-circulation downtown. • Create a pleasant pedestrian environment. • Develop architectural and landscape design programs in-the CBD. 2. Financial.Health' The growth of property tax revenue generated from downtown Central Business District is low in relation to property tax growth for the rest of • the City: This means that the,amount of funds the Central Business District has available to undertake revitalization programs is not keeping pace with the-need for improvements inside the district. Clearly,' an infusion of additional.revenue is needed. 3. Completed Projects: The following projects have been completed in the CBD: • Golden Concourse • Riverwalk Improvements • Putnam Plaza • Balshaw Bridge • Water Street Improvements • Telephone Alley • Keller Street Garage • City of Petaluma,California 9/7/00 Summary of Meeting 41:page 1 of 3 • • A Street Parking Lot . • Seismic Retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings 4. Why Expand the CBD: The,City's Redevelopment.Agency wants to expand the Central Business District=for;the following-reasons: • Preserve and enhance•the CBD area and the gateways to downtown; • Implement theCentral Petaluma Specific Plan which includes a larger area than the current Central Business District; • Expansion of,theCBD(allows theCity to extend the life of the CBD for another twenty years allowing new projects;and`public improvements to be funded and constructed in the CBD: 5. Plan Amendment Process: The next steps in'the'processof expanding the CBD involve the following: • City Staff and Consultants prepare a series of technical documents required by State law such as a"Preliminary Report", a"Draft Amended Redevelopment'Plan" and related environmental documentation (EIR). • The City then circulates,these documents for public review and consults with affected local;taxing agencies affected,by the proposal. • The City Couricil/Petaluma Community Deyeloptnent"Commission holds a public hearing on.the proposed amendment to`theredevelopment plan. • If the plan and Environmental Impact Report (ER) are acceptable then the Ea is certified and the Redevelopment Plan'is;adopted. • This process•will likelyoccur during•the Fall and early Winter. Property and business!owners will be noticed of meetings throughout the process. 6. Questions.& Answers: Throughout the evening there-were a series of questions from the audience, the,response'to which can be found in the attached Questions and Answers;document. 7. Concerns About the:Current:CBD: When asked to identify concerns the about • current CBD, themeeting participants cited the following: • Empty Used Car"tots—Give the appearance;,of blight • Hazardous Materials and Groundwater Contamination -- Makes some properties undevelopable • No Utilities on 1st Street • Sewer Backs-Up on lst and 2ond Streets • PG&E Poles.in Yards —Need Undergrounding • Limited Parking • Historic Preservation is Expensive—How will the City handle its superimposition over the property owner? • Downtown'utilities'and lighting is poor. • City spends too much money on studies: Spend more on projects. 8. Vision for an Expanded CBD: When asked to identify things they would like to see happen in an:expanded..CBD, the meeting,participants'responded as follows: • Would like more time to think about it'and"respond at a future meeting; City of Petaluma,California 9/7/00 Summary of Meeting#1:page 2 of 3 • • Many hours were spent by members of the community on the-fotmulation of the "Central Petaluma Specific Plan" and the "Petaluma>River Enhancement Plan" and:that these documents should provide-the-basis for future projects in the expanded CBD. • Grow Revenue: Undertake project§that increase the tax'base; • Make the downtown more pedestrian+and bike friendly; • Improve sidewalks; •, Preserve ArchitecturallHeritage (Restore existing buildings); • Upgrade the fail trestle at Water Street • Build awalkway along the river and under the D Street:-Bridge; and • Build mixed-use commercial/residential with affordable housing: Meeting Conclusion: The meeting concludediat 7:50 p.m. There were several suggestions about scheduling anothermeeting with the following intentions: • To answer:questions about:the proposed expansion to the CBD; • To clarify how and why eminent,domain'is used on rare occasion; and • To suggest possible future project priorities for an expanded CBD, including programs that benefit residential property owners in the district. Next Meeting: At the request of the property and business owners who attended the meeting, a second • meeting is scheduled:in order to fulfill the aforementioned intentions, as follows:. Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Mystic Theatre 23„Petaluma Blvd. North Petaluma, California • City of Petaluma,California. 9/7/00, ummary.of Meeting#1.page 3 of 3 PetaTuna Downtown. Business & Property Owners Meeting ng # 2 Proposed Expansion of the Central Business District Redevelopment Area by the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency Date;, Wednesday, October 11, 2000 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Refreshments Served) Location: Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma:Blvd. North Petaluma, California Topics Include e -Why does the City want to expand the Central Business District Project Area? How could this affect you and your property? o Why include the power of eminent domain in the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District? o Solicit ideas on possible future projects for an expanded Central Business District, including programs that may benefit residential property owners-in the district. Who Should Attend: o Downtown Property Owners & Business Owners O People Who Are Interested in.Downtown Improvement Co-Sponsored By: Petaluma Downtown Association(762-9348) Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce(762-2785) City of Petaluma (778-4345) RSVP: Please call Nancy Belivean+of the City of Petaluma at 778-4345 before 5:00 p.m. on October 9th to reserve-a"seat. • Summary of Meeting #2 of ' aro Downtown Business& Property Owners Concerning Proposed Expansion.of;Central'Business District By'the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency The meeting was convened at 6:00 p.m. on October 11,.2000 at the Mystic+Theatre, located at 23 Petaluma Boulevard .North, Petaluma, California for the purpose of informing downtown business and property-owners of the proposed expansion of the Central Business District;by the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency. Attendance: Attending the'meeting on behalf of the City of Petaluma were: • Bonne Gaebler, Housing Administrator • Paul Marangetla, Management Consultant (City Manager's Office) • Mark Sullivan, of Seifel Associates (Redevelopment Consultant), and • Kim'Gordon, Planning Technician Attending the,meeting on.behalf of the Petaluma Downtown Association was • 'Maggie Salinger Meeting Notes. The meeting began, with introductions by the staff and consultants representing the City of Petaluma. Approximately twenty-five business and property owners were welcomed to the io meeting. City staff stated that the City was interested in providing information about the proposed expansion of the CBD Redevelopment Project Area so that all affected property and business owners could be fully informed in order to provide the City Council with their opinions and/or concerns during the.upcoming public:hearing process. There were three intentions'of the meeting: 1. To provide the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed CBD,Project Area expansion that nisy.h ave arisen since meeting #1. 2. To discuss the possibility of including the power of'eminent domain',(condemnation) in the amended CBD Plan Amendment. 3. To,solicit ideas on"possible future projectslin an expanded Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area. It was also noted that during the winter or early spring, a public hearing will be held by the City Council,acting as the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC), to consider the feasibility of°amending the Central Business:.District Project Area Plan to expand the District. At that time, Seifel Associates, the Agency's redevelopment consultant, will present a "Report to Council"which analyzes a variety of technical and financial data detailing the feasibility`of the proposed expansion. • • City of.Petaluma,California 10/26/00 Summary of Meeting'#2: Page-1.of 7 •• .Questions &Answers The following is-a summary of the questionsLand answers that were discussed at the meeting. While this portion,of the summary is not a.detailed account of the discussion, it nonetheless provides the reader with a good`sense of the content of discussion. Question #1: Does the CorriniunityDevelopment Commission have the power to superimpose • its will upon the property owners in the project area or do, they have to put the proposed expansion to a majority vote? • Answer: The City Council/PCDC is elected to represent the interests of the entire community • and is therefore empowered by,redevelopment law to have the final say in all matters involving the amendment of projectarea plans. Question #2: How was the area to be added determined? • Answer: The expansion roughly includes the area covered by'the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, which is not currently in either of the City's existing redevelopmentareas. This was done in order to use redevelopment funds to implement the specific plan as part of an objective to eliminate blighting influences:in`the expanded area. The Council/PCDC was also interested in creating gateways to the City atthelollowing locations: • Petaluma„Blvd. :South •E. Washington/Bodega 0 Additionally, the time limit for issuing debt-in the current plan will expire in 2001 after which time the Agency will be unable to incur debt for new projects and programs in the district. By amending the redevelopment area the Agency extends its ability'to incur debt to 2011. In the added area of the district, debt can be incurred through 2021.. .This will provide the additional resources necessary to impleihentthe Central Petaluma Specific Plan. Question #3: What about the of Central Petaluma Specific Plan area that is not part of the proposed CBD Project.Area ;expansion? Why wasn't'it included in the CBD expanded area? • Answer: The remainder of the Central Petaluma'Specific Plan area is locatedwithin the City's other redevelopment area, the Petaluma Community Development Project Area. . Question #4: if the CBD Project Area is•expanded, what is1le impact of the loss of revenue on services provided by the County and other taxing agencies currently receiving a portion-of property taxes from the area? Answer: Most services within the proposed expanded area are currently provided by the City • of Petaluma The way redevelopment works is that;;those agencies currently receiving a share of property taxes from the expanded area keep that share which is frozen at the current level. As property values in the expanded area increase, (either through new development, rehabilitation, resale or by the 2% annual: inflation factor provided under Proposition 13), approximately 70% of the increased incremental taxes are allocated to the CBD Project Area. The remaining 30% of the increase in property taxes is allocated to the other taxing agencies as 0 follows: •59% Schools •18% County of`Sonoma •13%City of Petaluma • 5% Community College •3%Special Districts • 2% Library City of Petaluma,California' 10/26/00 Summary of Meeting#2: Page 2 of? Question #5:' What happens to City schools if they get a decrease in property taxes? What is • the impact on sewer and water services/for those in the added areas? Will they have to pay a special assessment? Answer: Under State law, the schools continue.to'receivethe full funding they would before the project area expansion. Schools are guaranteed funding with any "lost" funding to be,made up by the State as provided by law. In addition, redevelopment contributes to a capital .fund. Water and sewer infrastructure and operations: are:funded by an Enterprise Fund specifically established for those purposes. There are no special assessments in the PCDC., Question #6i If property taxes from the Central Business District go to fund the implementation of the CentraLPetaluma Specific Plan, will':'all current revenue from the Central Business District be allocated'? Where money come from to undertake Central. Petaluma Specific Plan projects/infrastructure if,Central Business District income is not available? Answer: With current redevelopment district boundaries there is insufficient'revenue.available from the 'Project- Area for 'the implementation of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan. The Agency's annual contribution of $70,000'to the Petaluma Downtown Association will also expire. Expansion of redevelopment area.allows tax increment financing "to continue and expand the tax base, to create additional funding. Expanding the current boundaries also extends the "expiration date" of the Project Area. Question #7: How/whywill a.larger project area be able to create.greater income? • Answer: New development, a 2% annual increase:in assessed value'mandated by Proposition 13; and property turnover will increase property values. It is anticipated that the proposed expanded area will include 150;000 'sq. ft of new office space in addition to 'residential development. This will increase the property tax increment. Question#8: If there is inadequate infrastructure now; how will new development occur? Answer: The Agency recently obtained $18 million from a Tax Allocation Bond. These bonds are being used to fund a portion of the Payran Reach Flood Management Project., The,,balance of the funds has been allocated toward other redevelopment projects: Meanwhile, th'e City is seeking additional Federal funds to pay for the flood project If Federal funding is obtained, redevelopment money "can be, redirected toward the implementation of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan and other infrastructure improvements. In the Agency's five-year financial. forecast, approximately $3;000,000 has been allocated in budget for improvements to public infrastructure in the<CBD''Project Area:. In addition, given the densities envisioned in the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, it will likely be cost-effective for developers to include public infrastructure as part of the overall development., Question#9:, Does:th a expansion of the CBD Project Area have to be voted on by owners,in the district? Answer: No. As it is not,a new tax or a tax increase, no voter approval is,required. Question #10: What'is the impact of new downtown development on "D" Street and the "D" • Street Bridge with:respect.to traffic and Fire Department response time? City of Petaluma,California 10/26/00 Summary of Meeting#2: Page 3 of 7 0 Answer: Traffic impacts are analyzed in the Environmental;Impact Report (EIR) for the Central Petaluma Specific Plan. The EIR for the CentraCPetalurna Specific Plan will be reviewed with the public Within the next 60 days. You should address your concerns about the impact of development as part of that public hearing 'process. The opportunity for public comment regarding these impacts is required as part of the EIR process: Question #11: What is the financial impact of'expanding,the Central Business District Project Area with regard to schools? Answer: Schools are "held harmless". What a school loses in redevelopment they get back from the State. Question #12: Are there any fees to business owners resulting from the approval of an expanded CBD Project Area? . Answer: No. Question #13: How would those opposed to the expansion::of the District be able to stop it? Answer: This meeting is an opportunity to understand the.proposal to extend the boundaries of the redevelopment area. Citizens then have the opportunity:to,express their opinions at the City Council public hearing on the subject. • 0 Question #14: Will loans be available to property owners? Answer: Yes. Currently there is a grant for the earthquake retrofit of eligible buildings in the CBD Project Area. The Council/PCDC may wish to institute storefront improvement loans at a later time. Question #15: How much is the assessed value increasing in the CBD Project Area annually, especially when property is held fora long time? Answer: Assessed value in the, current CBD Project Area is growing slowly, less than 1% over the past five years. LL Question#16: What areas is•eminent domain planned for? Answer: No properties areturrently being considered for eminent•domain. The power of eminent domain is not currently included in the CBD Project Area Plan. Eminent domain is the taking of property'•while paying fair market value. Part of the presentation to the City Council will be the option of including eminent domain over.non-residential properties as one of their powers when sitting as the Community Development Commission. The power to exercise eminent domain adds;another"tool to the tool box" for redevelopment. Whether or not to include the power of eminent domain in the Plan Amendment is a question for the City Council. Currently, the City Council can take private property for public use (e.g. widening a road). Only a Redevelopment Agency can exercise eminent domain (if given the power) and take private property forredevelopment'purposes (e.g. taking'property, paying fair market value 0 and selling it to a private party for redevelopment). City of Petaluma,California 10/26/00 Summary of Meeting#2: Page 4 of 7 . Question #17: Since the City Council is also the Redevelopment Commission, can the City • Council unilaterally approve eminent domain as a power of the redevelopment agency? Answer: First of all, the City Council/PCDC is being asked to consider whether it wants the power of eminent domain for non-residential purposes only, not residential purposes: If you oppose eminent domain as a power of the City Council/PCDC, then you should express this at • the public hearing or sendia.letter to the Mayor. Question #18:. Who can form a redevelopment district and determine its size? Answer: The Petaluma Community Development Commission determines when and where to form a redevelopment project area This is done only after extensive analysis is made to determine whether such'an-action meets all the legal,requirements of State law: Question #19: Since developers participated in the formulation of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, couldn't the developers benefit from this? For example, there is a hotel envisioned in downtown Petaluma: • Answer: The Specific Plan process takes into account the entire community's concerns and aspirations: Property owner's,opinions represent-only one aspect of public input. The Specific Plan process is designed to balance all∎the interests. Additionally, when a public heanng is held for the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, you will have the opportunity to express your concerns about the Plan. Question#20: If the power of eminent'domain is included in the Plan Amendment, what rights do property owners have? Answer: The power of eminent domain is rarely exercised by redevelopment agencies. In the event that the PCDC deems it necessary, the agency engages a certified appraiser to determine the fair market value of the property. The agency then offers to purchase the property based on the appraised ,value. At this point the property owner can dispute the appraisal by providing his or her own certified appraisal. The two parties then negotiate the terms of the purchase. In the event that negotiations are unsuccessful, the matter can be resolved by a°third party arbitrator orbythe court. Ideas for Future Projects in an Expanded Central Business District Project Area The discussion. began.by noting that many residents and business owners have already participated for many ,hours in the development of the Petaluma River Access. and Enhancement Plan, the Bicycle Plan, and the Central Petaluma. Specific Plan.. These •plans provide future direction for the expenditure of public funds for community improvements. The question then arises, what:other improvements might be addressed. The following is a list of ideas provided by the meeting participants: Shopping opportunities: .— gift and Christmas shopping. There are no major downtown department stores. We need upscale stores like Crate & Barrell, and Pottery Barn: Does the City have a wish list of businesses? This would eliminate the need to drive to Santa Rosa and keep more money in Petaluma. City of Petaluma,California 10/26/00 Summary of Meeting#2: Page 5 of 7 • • Need more parking.. .On Petaluma Blvd. South (only parking his on;.the street). Drainage problem on Petaluma Blvd. South. Would like to see old time,streetcarstalong trolley,track, spurtrack. We should have metered parking to increase turnover. We need more City services— street and sidewalk cleaning, trash receptacles in downtown. . BID & PDA working on beautification; security, services through an assessment. Ask PDA to speed up process and avoid'overlap. • Underground the utilities on Liberty St. Resurface sidewalks on Petaluma:Blvd. to prevent injuries. Treat Petaluma Blvd. South as'a GateWay— improve signage. City sewer improvements are needed: on 1st and 2rd Street — evaluate current condition. Reconnection to sewer is "an elaborate process." Underground 2°d street utilities. Fix sidewalks/curbs. • Traffic calming is needed on Petaluma'Blvd. from D Street South —cars parked on the street are damaged by cars/trucks/buses;;for example,at 505 Petaluma Blvd. South & 304 Petaluma Blvd. South. Traffic is too fast. Residents must fold in mirrors or have them broken off. People park up to corner and limit visibility: Calming is needed, not widening. Need public restrooms downtown, especially for special activities, out of towners. • Need trees along Petaluma Blvd. Need a theme for street furniture and fixtures for downtown. Eliminate traffic circle included in Central Petaluma Specific,;Plan. Large agricultural trucks will pose a safety problem. Need public access to the river in 1st Street area. Kids go through private property to get to river. Fishing pier for public. Docks'for boaters if Turning Basin not dredged (other side of D Street bridge). No more "Stop"signs on west side —too many— people run them. Consider impacts/height of increased intensity (3-4 story, buildings) downtown. ' Changes downtown views and character. More people, more traffic. • Need more out-door seating, outdoor dining, for example, McNears and Dempseys. Will commercial district guidelines apply to the expanded areas? We need consistent signage for redevelopment.area. City.of Petaluma,California 10/26/00 Sun-when/of:Meeting#2: Page 6 of 7 - Implement mixed-use with upper floors'as residential to increase pedestrian activity downtown. Bike and pedestrian paths would reduce auto,traffic. Right now don't feel safe'biking. More public places like Putnam Park @ river, area of Water Street. Need more public transportation — light rail, transit hub, move people from rail.to downtown. More outdoor public spaces would increase private responsibility care for it. Need art museum, local artists. Parking structure not used to capacity— not clean, security concerns, access,people unaware. Build a Performing.Arts Center. Consider altering the traffic pattern on Keller & Kentucky— reconsider 2-way'traffic. Consider narrowing Petaluma Blvd. — 1 lane each way with center turn lane: 'Roorn for bike lane, landscaping. Only busy early AM and late PM. On 2nd Street consider restricted parking — stickers for residents. One way road to slow traffic. No stop signs. Traffic calming measures. Create:Park. Under sidewalk McNearbrick,— return to historic block. • Encourage YMCA to build a branch with a-pool — people currently go to Santa Rosa. Conclusion: The meeting participants were advised that they would receive a notice of a public hearing along with a copy of this'summary when the matter of the CBD Project Area Plan Amendment comes before the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. • City of Petaluma,California 10/26/00 • Summary of Meeting#2: Page 7 of 7 Petaluma Downtown Business Property Owners Meeting # 3 Proposed Expansion of the Central Business District Redevelopment Area by the City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency Date: Thursday, February 22, 2001 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Refreshments Served) Location: Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma,Blvd. North • Petaluma, California Topics Include: o Why does the City want to expand the Central Business District Project Area?..How could this affect you and your property? o Why include the power of eminent domain in the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District? o What are the.Findings of the Consultant's`Preli;minary Report on the Feasibility of Amending the Central Business District Project Area? Who Should Attend: • Downtown Property Owners& Business Owners o People Who Are Interested in Downtown Improvement Co-Sponsored By,:. Petaluma Downtown Association.(762-9348) Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (762-2785) City of Petaluma (778-4345) • RSVP: Please call Nancy Beliveanof the City of Petaluma at 778-4345 before 5:00 p.m. on February 16th,to reserve a seat. Summary of Meeting#3 of Downtown Business& Property Owners Concerning Proposed Expansion,ofCentral Business District By • City of Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency The meeting was convened at 6:00 p.m. on February22, 2001 at the Mystic:Theatre, located at 23 Petaluma 'Boulevard North, Petaluma, California for the purpose of :informing downtown business;-and property owners of the proposed expansion of the Central Business;District by the City of Petaluma's,Redevelopment Agency. Attendance: Attending the•nieeting on behalf of the City.of Petaluma were: • Paul Marangella,Director of Economic Development & Redevelopment • LibbySeifel, of Seifel (Redevelopment Consultant) Meeting Notes: The meeting 'began with introductions by the staff and consultants representing the City of Petaluma. Approximately fourteen business and property owners were welcomed to the meeting. 'City'staff that two meetings had already been held but that the City Council . requested a third meeting be held with "affected business and property owners to answer and questions about the recently prepared. "Preliminary Report on the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan Amendment", dated January 2001.. It was stated that the City Council intends that property and.business owners be fully informed,in order to provide the City Council • with their opinions and/or concerns during'the upcoming public hearing process. Consultant Presentation: Mrs. Seifel reviewed the highlights of the "Preliminary;Report" provided tb the City Council on January 16, 2001,„including: • Description of Redevelopment Plan-Amendment and Process;, :• PlanAmendment Goals; • Conformity with General Plan Goals; • Blighting,Factors Affecting the Amended Area; • Description of Redevelopment Program; • Public lrnprovements'& Site Improvements; • Traffic Circulation;and • Proposed Methods of Financing. Questions &.Answers: The followinTis a summary of the questions and answers'that.were discussed at the meeting. While this portion of the summary is+not a detailed account ofthe discussion, it none-the-less provides reader with a good sense of the content of the discussion. Question #1`. Will McNear Peninsula be included in the amended Redevelopment Project Area? Answer 'No. McNear Peninsula was.removed from the project area because it is vacant land and including it would cause the requirement for the percentage of urbanized land to not be met. • • • City.of Petaluma,California • 2/26/01 Summary of Meeting#3: Page lof 2 • Question #2: After the Central Business,District Project Area Paysroff the 1984 Tax Allocation Bonds (TAB), how much tax increment would'be available for other purposes? When will the special assessment for parking end Answer: According to the FY2000-01 Adopted PCDC Budget, there is•a $930,000 balance on the 1984 TAB. The annual costof the debt service is $135,800 and will be paid off in May 2010. The special assessment for District 14 used to pay the property owner's share of the cost of constructing the parking structure will end in September2003. Question #3: If the Central Business District is expanded,when will it be effective? Answer: July 2001. Question #4: What laws govern the expansion of a redevelopment project area and how is the timetable for expansion dictated? Answer: California Community Redevelopment,Law(Health & Safety Code Section 33000 et seq. governs the conditions under which a project area can expand, including the timetable for public hearings and notices. Question #5: Why is the use of eminent domain .being included in the Plan Amendment and are any properties currently targeted? Answer: No properties are currently being considered for eminent domain. The power of eminent domain is not currently included in:the CBD Project Area Plan. Eminent domain is the taking.of property while paying fair market value. Part of the presentation to the ' City Council will be the option of including eminent domain over non-residential properties as one of their powers when sitting, as the 'Community Development Commission. The power to exercise eminent domain adola.ahother "tool to the tool box",for redevelopment. Whether or not to include the power of eminent domain in the Plan Amendment is a question for the City Council. Currently, the City Council can take private property for public use (e.g. widening a road). Only a Redevelopment;Agency can exercise eminent'domain (if given the power) and take private property for redevelopment purposes(e.g. taking property, paying fair market value and selling it to a private party;for redevelopment). The Plan Amendment provides for the use of eminent domain for twelve years for the date of adoption. Conclusion: The meeting participants were advised that they would' receive a notice of a public hearing along with a copy of°this summary when the matter of the CBD.Project Area Plan Amendment comes before the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. City of Petaluma, California 2/26/01 Summary of Meeting#3: Page 2of 2 • • S • • ATTACHMENT 11 Questions and Answers on the Petaluma Central Business District edeveiopenent Plan Amendment 1. What does the City plan to do? The City of Petaluma is proposing to amend the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan to: • Add 169 acres of territory to the existing Project Area as shown on the attached map ('C.B.D. Proposed Eastern Amendment Survey Boundary' - 159 acres - and 'C.B:D. Proposed Western Amendment Survey Boundary' - 10 acres); and • extend the time limit to issue debt for another 10 years;;and, • add eminent domain powers over non-residential property. 2. What is redevelopment? Redevelopment is a process; codified in California Community Redevelopment Law (CRL), created to assist local governments in revitalizing urban areas. Petaluma has two existing redevelopment projects: the Central Business District (CBD) and the Petaluma Community Development (PCD) Project. The CBD was formed in 1976 and consists of approximately 98 "acres in downtown Petaluma (identified as 'Central Business District' on the attached map). 3. What is a redevelopment agency? A redevelopment agency is'the administrative authority for a Redevelopment District. The agency plans and implements a redevelopment plan. Petaluma's Redevelopment Agency is called the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC). The Mayor and City Council serve as the Commissioners. • 4. What is a Redevelopment Plan? A redevelopment plan provides a legal framework for planning and implementing revitalization activities in a project area and establishes a financing method to fund these activities. A redevelopment plan is often used to help implement a city's General Plan or Specific Plan. 5. What has been accomplished in the CBD Project Area? The CBD Project Area has generated approximately $9 million in tax increment revenues for projects in the downtown area. Most of its funds have been spent on the following projects: • Downtown parking(Keller Street parking garage,.A Street Parking Lot). 1 • City of Petaluma, California CBD Plan Amendment Q&As Page 1 of 4 • Pedestrian improvements (Golden Concourse, Riverwalk Plan and Putnam Plaza). • • Dredging the Turning Basin. • Unreinforced Masonry (URM) seismic retrofit grant program ($2 per square foot for eligible buildings°upon completion of work). • Affordable housing projects (per State law 20% of redevelopment - tax increment revenues must be set aside for affordable housing). 6. • Why amend the CBD Redevelopment Project? To allow the City/PCDC to continue implementing the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan through the following actions: • To add the parcels located within the Central Petaluma Specific Plan area to the CBD Project Area.that are not currently in either of the City's existing;redevelopment project areas. The future development of these areas in compliance with the vision ofthe City General Plan and the Central Petaluma Specific Plan will work in concert with the continuing effort to preserve and enhance the existing downtown physical, business and natural environments. • To be able to enter into debt for another ten years, in order to continue existing efforts and undertake new activities. The PCDC is proposing to continue downtown parking improvements and the seismic retrofit partial assistance funding program, undertake downtown pedestrian, street and utility improvements, and help •. implement the Central Petaluma Specific Plan once adopted. With the amendment of the CBD,thatime limit for issuing debt could be extended an additional 10 years, until 2011; for the existing Project Area and 20 years from the date of the.Amendment for the Added Area. • To include the power of eminent domain over non-residential properties. The PCDC did not originally include the power of eminent domain in the CBD as authorized by the California Redevelopment Law. The use of eminent domain may be needed in order to undertake public improvements or assist future projects in acquiring necessary right-of-way or easements. 7. What is involved in the plan: amendment process? It is more cost:and lime effective to include the"three amendment components as part of a single 'major' plan amendment rather than as stand-alone projects. The formal process for amending a redevelopment plan typically requires 8 to 12 months: Five critical documents must be prepared for a major amendment: • Amended Preliminary Plan • Preliminary Report • Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") • . Amended Redevelopment-Plan • Report,to the Petaluma Community Development Commission (City Council). City of Petaluma, California - • CBD Plan Amendment Q&As Page 2 of 4 di 8. What,are the benefits of the plan.amendment? The proposed CBD Plan Amendment will help implement the goals and policies of Petaluma's General Plan and Central Petaluma •Specific Plan by assisting with improvements that could include: • Improvement to inadequate and deteriorated public infrastructure and facilities including curbs, gutters, paving, sidewalks, drainage, lighting and landscaping; elimination of blighting influences and correction of environmental deficiencies in the Project Area, in particular building deterioration, underutilized commercial land, inefficient parcelization patterns. • Improving pedestrian,.,bicycle,,and vehicular circulation in the Project Area. • Expand, improve, and/or preserve the communitys affordable supply of housing for low and moderate income persons. Redevelopment projects not only improve conditions within the project area but also help stimulate economic growth'in surrounding areas. 9. Why does the PCDC. need the power of'eniinent,domain? The PCDC has no immediate plans to acquire non-residential property for redevelopment. However, as the Redevelopment Plan is implemented over time, some private property may need to be acquired to facilitate a.public improvement or assemble suitable sites for a particular development. The Agency will make every effort to purchase property from a property owner without using eminent domain and will notify owners well in advance before making a purchase offer. The Agency must pay fair market value for property it acquires and provide relocation assistance to businesses displaced due to its actions:; If the use of eminent domain is found to be necessary, the PCDC will hold a public hearing prior any action. The CBD plan amendment will not allow eminent domain to be used to .acquire properties with 'existing residential land uses. 10. What does the PCDC plan to do in the proposed CBD added area? Redevelopment funds could be used to alleviate: blighting conditions and expand or improve existing public facilities in the expanded Project Area Redevelopment funds should be primarily spent on capital projects to revitalize the Project Area. 11. How do .Redevelopment Agencies secure fund's, and what is tax 'increment? California Community Redevelopment Law enables a redevelopment agency to utilize a funding mechanism called tax increment financing. When a City Council .adopts a redevelopment plan, the total assessed value of property within the project area is established (called the frozen base). For the duration of the redevelopment plan, up to a45 years, most of the property tax revenues generated from increases in the assessed value above the frozen base, called tax increment revenue, will be allocated to the City of Petaluma, California CBD,Plan.Amendment Q&As Page.3 of 4 • • Redevelopment Agency. Effective investment of mtax increment funds results in higher is property values in a project area, generating higher tax increment revenues in the future. 12. Will property taxes be raised? Property tax levies remain the same. Redevelopment does not increase property taxes" nor add any new tek obligations to property owners in a project area. 13. How will property taxes be distributed once a rede velopment plan is adopted? Each taxing entity in 'a project area, such as the County, schools or,a:special district, continues to receive its proportionate share;of'property taxes generated from the frozen base. In addition, each entity receives a portion of the tax increment generated from increases in assessed value over the frozen base. These additional payments are called pass-throughs and are designed •to alleviate the financial burden on affected taxing entities. A State mandated formula determines how pass-throughs are calculated. 14. How do members of the community participate in the redevelopment process? Redevelopment Law' requires community participation during the redevelopment plan amendment process. All. City Council, Agency Board "and Planning Commission meetings on redevelopment are open to the public and publicly noticed. A redevelopment plan may only be amended after all property owners and residents within the project area have been given written notice of the-public hearing to amend the " redevelopment plan and after the notice has been published in a newspaper ofigeneral circulation in the community. In addition, the PCDC will hold informational meetings similar to the one at 6;00 p.m. on September 6th at the Cajun Moon Restaurant,205 Kentucky St., Petaluma_ For additional information,please call Paul Marangellaat the City of Petaluma Redevelopment Agency: 778-4581 • • City of Petaluma; California • CBD'Plan Amendment-Q&As Page4 of 4 • 11141. 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