HomeMy WebLinkAbout071691 RDA MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD JULY 16, 1991
An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at
8:36 PM.
PRESENT: 5
ABSENT: 0
AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks,
Moore
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Also present were Executive Director David F. Dixon, General Counsel Scott F. Field and
Agency Secretary June S. Greek.
PUBLIC COMMr:NTS
Bill Perry, 28645 Front Street, addressed the Agency requesting an explanation be given to the
public regarding eminent domain and friendly condemnation. He also stated that anyone
desiring to be a part of the RDA Committee should have the opportunity to participate whether
they live in the project area or not. He also suggested hiring a paid employee to work
exclusively with Redevelopment.
AGENCY BUSINESS
Discussion of the Temecula RedeveloDment Agency
Executive Director David Dixon introduced the staff report, reporting that as of July 1,
1991, the City of Temecula is a functioning Redevelopment Agency. He reported
Redevelopment is a State Program which has established criteria. He explained taxes
will not increase due to Redevelopment, but rather tax increment is the funding
mechanism for the agency.
Mr. Dixon explained that many needs for the City and specifically "Old Town" can be
addressed by use of these funds. He reported that staff is preparing a capital
improvement list for Agency Members to consider and prioritize and advised this list
should come before the Agency in August.
Member Parks asked that eminent domain and friendly condemnation be clarified. Mr.
Dixon reported that eminent domain cannot be used by the RDA. He stated that
friendly condemnation for the purchase of land, can have tax advantages.
Member Birdsall asked when the Old Town Advisory Committee will be elected.
Executive Director Dixon stated a special election will be held before the first of the year
to elect four members of the committee, and the Redevelopment Agency Members will
appoint three members.
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Member Birdsall asked if Old Town residents are the only qualified voters for the special
election. Mr. Dixon responded that residents and business owners or operators are
eligible.
Member Moore stated that the Agency may create conflicts of interest among the
members. Executive Director Dixon responded that the Agency would adopt a conflict
of interest policy.
Chairperson Moore called at brief recess at 9:14 PM to change the tape. The meeting
was reconvened at 9:15 PM.
Member Lindemans suggested creating a Master Plan of Old Town.
Executive Director Dixon reported that a work program will be before the Agency within
the next 30 days.
Member Mu~oz suggested using the report presented by Cal Poly student Christina
Davidson on Old Town as reference material.
gXECUTIVF DIR!:CTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Dixon reported that several mini-workshops are planned as it relates to RDA,
in which the public will be invited.
G!=NERAL COUNSEL'S R!=PORT
None given.
AG!:NCY M11=MBERS Rr:PORTS
None given.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Member Parks, seconded by Member Linderoans to adjourn at 9:20 PM to a
meeting on July 23, 1991. The motion was unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
[SEAL]
City Cl~;rk/Ag~tary
P~I~ eg~Moore, Chairperson
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