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HomeMy WebLinkAbout122089 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA HEI.D DECEMBER 20, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at the UCR Extension Center, 40935 County Center Drive, Ste. G., Temecula, by Mayor Ron Parks. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE Mayor Parks led the audience in the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks COUNCILMEMBERS None ORDINANCE NO. 89-26 An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Temecula imposing a Sales and Use Tax to be admini~ered by the State Board of Equalization and providing penalties for Violations. City Attorney Scott Field read the title of the Ordinance and outlined the reasons for recommending its passage. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-26. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Minutes 12110/89 1 AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Linderoans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager F. D. Aleshire gave the staff report outlining the procedure for presenting the materials to be covered by this special meeting for consideration of the Ynez Corridor Community Facilities District. Tim Davis, Deputy County Counsel for the County of Riverside, outlined the methods and processes required for the formation of a Community Facilities District and the history of the formation of CFD 88-12, the Ynez Corridor Community Facilities District. He discussed the agreement with the County of Riverside as it relates to sales taxes as well as the differences between a Special Assessment District and a CFD. Councilmember Lindemans questioned the makeup of the voters within the district. Mr. Davis explained that the property owners constituted the voters since there are not twelve (12) or more registered voters residing within the geographic limits of the district. Robert D. Whalen, Bond Counsel with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, outlined the involvement of his firm under contract to the County of Riverside. He stated that January 29,1990 has been the date set by the County to hold the special election. He added that the law required that the election must occur no later than 180 days from the date of the hearing, which would be April 4, 1990. Tim Davis, addressed the time schedule for the issuance of the bonds. He explained that the County retained the right to designate if and when bonds would be issued, based on prevailing conditions. He also outlined the "land to lien" basis for valuation of the property. In response to a question from Councilmember Lindemans, Mr. Davis clarified that all phases need not be completed simply because the first phase has been started. He stressed that all decisions regarding the issuance of bonds would be at the sole discretion of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Minutes 12/10/89 2 Mr. Davis defined "qualified parcels" and how the sales tax revenues are committed to the special tax obligation. He also explained that the sales tax agreement is an annually renewable agreement. Mr. Davis answered a question posed by Councilmember Lindemans, responding that the property owners within the CFDcannot control the timing or extent of construction projects. Mr. Whalen clarified the property owners do have the right to request that the Riverside County Board of Supervisors refrain from issuing bonds, however that decision is solely the County's. RECESS Mayor Parks declared a recess at 8:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 P.M. with all Councilmembers present. Bill Bopf, representing Bedford Properties introduced Mark Gresham, formerly with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, who spoke about the history of the project from the property owners viewpoint. He also discussed the consideration for a regional shopping mall in the region. Mr. Jack Raymond briefly addressed the Council about the development of the Auto Park within the district by the current property owners. Bill Bopf presented a visual presentation of the anticipated commercial development within the district. Tony Terrich, explained the road improvements planned for the area in each of the three phases proposed. Mr. Bopf introduced a letter from Senator Marian Bergeson regarding her efforts with CalTrans District 8 to seek some relief from the traffic problems in the area. Mike Whipple explained how costs for frontage improvements were allocated in response to a question from Councilmember Lindemarks. Tony Terrich added that some existing improvements would need to be removed and replaced along Ynez Rd. Bill Bopf summarized the community and financial benefits to the City foreseen by the developers if the district is approved. RECESS Mayor Parks called a recess at 9:20 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 P.M. Minutes 12/10/89 3 PUBLIC COlVlblENTS Jimmy Moore, 41747 Borealis Drive, addressed the Council speaking in favor of the concept of the district. He stated that he felt the City should negotiate to pay a smaller percentage of the total costs. Mr. J. Johnson, (no address given) spoke in favor of supporting the project parmership. Harry Clark, addressed the City Council favoring a more equitable sharing of the total costs between the City and the developers. Howard Chesher stated that he would like to see the project consideration go forward in the spirit of equitable negotiation. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmen Lindemarts presented the developers with a breakdown he had prepared regarding the phasing of road improvements. His main concern is the timing of the road improvements versus the community improvements. Mayor Parks requested that the traffic consultants representative, Bob Davis, address the concerns expressed by Councilmember Linderoans. Mr. Bob Davis of the Wilbur Smith Association stated that the improvements suggested would meet the traffic flow needs for the City's core area. In response to Mayor Park's question about the timing of the installation of traffic signals, the consultants stated that the signalization would be in the first phase of the project. Councilmember Birdsall questioned if the installation of a third overpass which terminates at an overloaded street would actually alleviate the traffic congestion in the area. Councilmember Mufioz questioned if traffic studies had been done for the total area or just for the project area. Bob Davis responded that to his knowledge, a complete area study has not been done. Ed Studor of the County Road Department stated that the traffic signals currently approved for the area, could be installed as soon as within the next six months. Councilmember Mufioz asked for the names of communities who have also participated in this type of Community Facilities Districts. In response, Scott Sollars, of Stone and Youngberg cited the Cities of Palmdale, Rancho Cucamonga, and Yorba Linda. Minutes 12/10/89 4 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to extend the meeting for an additional time period of 15 minutes past the 10:00 p.m. deadline. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Moore and seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to request the County of Riverside to extend the deadline for holding the election to the latest possible date. The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None City Manager F. D. Aleshire suggested the Council consider hiring consultants in the areas of Financial and Traffic Analysis to advise the City Council regarding these aspects of the proposal. He further suggested that the developer be asked to fund these studies. Bill Bopf stated that he would agree to the developer paying the costs if they could be hand- selected in a very timely manner, due to the time constraints. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to direct the City Manager to proceed to identify expert traffic and financial consultants to be hired upon reaching an agreement with Bedford Properties for payment of these services. Minutes 12/10/89 5 The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Linderoans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 12/10/89 6