Nov. 2nd Revenue Study Session

The November 2^nd Revenue Study Session agenda packet is now posted on this page:

 

http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?PageId=50

Nov. 5th Workshop on Old Fire Station redevelopment

The Sonoma Community Development Agency (or CDA, the City's redevelopment agency), will sponsor a second community workshop on the redevelopment of the 32 Patten Street property on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. – noon.  The workshop will be conducted by Foothill Partners, the developer selected to prepare a proposal for the site and will be held at the old station building at 32 Patten Street.  According to City Manager Linda Kelly, the goal of the second workshop “is to follow up on the first session, with a specific focus on potential design alternatives for the redevelopment of 32 Patten Street.  Foothill Partners will have their Architect Brian Williams present to free-hand draw and visually record the community's thoughts on schematics and design proposals that emerge at the meeting.”

 

A workbook containing background information on the property and proposed development has been prepared and is available on the City’s website at the following link:  http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?Pageid=455

 

In anticipation of this follow-up workshop, Doug Wiele of Foothill Partners stated "Our October 8th community meeting was intense, and regarded in the press as negative, but I saw it as positive, an invaluable dialogue in setting community standards for the property's development.  I have similar expectations for our upcoming follow up meeting on November 5th, that we will start to focus in on design alternatives and that we'll start to build consensus.  I'm looking forward to it."

 

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this workshop.  Questions may be directed to Doug Wiele of Foothill Partners by calling 916-939-9890 or David Goodison, Planning Director, 707-938-3681.  Comments may also be directed to Foothill Partners at firehouse@foothillpartners.com.

Revenue Study Session Nov. 2nd

The Sonoma City Council will conduct a study session devoted entirely to the subject of revenues on Wednesday November 2, 2011, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 177 First Street West.  The City Council voted to conduct the study session back in August at the request of Mayor Laurie Gallian.  Mayor Gallian stated that in having the study session; it was her goal “to provide an opportunity for a comprehensive review of revenue sources with input from the public and all stakeholders”.

Topics discussed will include an overview of revenue sources of the City, history of major General Fund revenue sources, information regarding taxes, fees and other revenue sources, the impact of State proposals on revenue, and future revenue requirements and options for revenue development.

Mayor Gallian and the City Council invite all interested persons to attend and participate in the study session. 

Swimming Pool reports

A web page has now been created on the City's website regarding the proposed community swimming pool:

http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?Pageid=530

October 8th Workshop on Old Fire Station re-use

Sonoma Community Development Agency Sponsors Community Workshop on Old Fire Station Redevelopment                                          

CONTACT:  David Goodison, Planning Director, 938-3681

A Community Workshop on the redevelopment of the 32 Patten Street property will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10 a.m. - noon at the old fire station building at 32 Patten Street.  The workshop is sponsored by the Sonoma Community Development Agency (or CDA, the City's redevelopment agency), which owns the property, and will be conducted by Foothill Partners, the developer selected to prepare a proposal for the site. 

Workshop objectives are to:

-  Review existing site conditions and applicable zoning regulations 

-  Review the history of the site, including previous public forums and actions, and CDA objectives for the site.

-  Provide the developer with feedback and suggestions from neighbors and other interested members of the community as to how the site should be re-used and redeveloped.

A workbook of additional background information has been prepared and is available on the City’s website at the following link:  http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?Pageid=455

Workbooks will also be printed and available at the meeting.

Doug Weile of Foothill Partners recently stated, “I regard myself as a guest in the community, as I am almost everywhere I work. My intent as a guest is to fit in – I’m not in Sonoma to change it, only to help the community achieve its goals. This is our track record elsewhere, and we intend no less for Sonoma. We’re grateful for the invitation of the City, grateful for the opportunity, and committed to doing well for Sonoma.”

Questions may be directed to Doug Wiele of Foothill Partners by calling 916-939-9890 or David Goodison, Planning Director, 707-938-3681.

An email address to receive comments on 32 Patten is being set up by Foothill Partners and will be active to receive messages beginning on Tuesday, October 4.  The address is firehouse@foothillpartners.com.