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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECEMBER 7, 2004
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:56
P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS:
Naggar, Roberts, Stone. Washington, and
Comerchero
None
Also present were Executive Director Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No input.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
Approve the minutes of November 23, 2004.
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Financial Statements for the three months ended September 30. 2004
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
Receive and file the Financial Statements for the three months ended September
30, 2004.
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Purchase and Sale Aqreement for property in Old Town
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION RDA NO. 04-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT ENTITLED PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF
FIRST STREET, WEST OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET (APN
922-073-019 AND -021) IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA
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3.2
Authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for acquisition,
escrow, closing costs, appraisal, soils testing, and related fees.
MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 3. The
motion was seconded by Agency Member Naggar and electronic vote reflected unanimous
approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Five-Year Implementation Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 04-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING A FIVE.YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 1-1988
Director of Housing and Redevelopment Meyer reviewed the staff report (as per agenda
material), noting that this Implementation Plan will cover the period of January 2005 through
December 2009. In response to Agency Member Washington, Mr. Meyer noted that the Board
has exceeded the expectations of the previous plan.
There being on public input, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Agency Member Naggar moved to adopt Resolution No. RDA 04-11. The motion
was seconded by Agency Member Washington and electronic vote reflected unanimous
approval.
JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING
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Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Aqreement for the Temecula
Education Center
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1
That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AND AGK GROUP, LLC, FOR THE TEMECULA
EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
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5.2
That the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula adopt a resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION RDA NO. 04-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AND AGK GROUP, LLC, FOR THE TEMECULA
EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
Director of Housing and Redevelopment Meyer presented the staff report (of record),
addressing the identification of cultural resources and poor soil conditions; noting that the soil
condition will require additional soil remediation and alternative foundation designs; that the net
increase to the project will be approximately $3 million due mainly to the increase in remediation
and the recent increases in material cost; and that approval of the recommendation will extend
the schedule of performance by six months.
In response to Agency Member Stone, Mr. Meyer noted that he would not foresee any other
significant delays with regard to this project. Speaking in support of this project, Mr. Stone
expressed his desire for this project to proceed as quickly as possible.
Concurring with Mr. Stone's comment about quickly proceeding with this project, Agency
Member Washington requested that more information be provided as to cultural artifacts found
and the associated delays to which Mr. Meyer responded.
Agency Member Roberts requested that staff provide reports with regard to this project on a
twice-a-month basis to the Agency.
Because of the soils challenges that may extend the grading component and in order to permit
to developer to proceed as soon as possible, Executive Director Nelson advised that staff is as
well exploring the possibility of entering into a license agreement with the developer.
There being no public input, the public hearing was closed.
Commenting on the importance of this project and his desire to proceed with it as quickly as
possible. Mayor Naggar concurred with Mr. Stone's comments as well as with Mr. Roberts'
request to receive an update every two weeks.
Agency Member Washington suggested the establishment of a subcommittee to address this
matter.
Mayor Naggar requested that a project update be provided at the January 25, 2005, City
Council meeting at which time the formation of a subcommittee could be discussed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve the staff recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Washington and electronic vote reflected unanimous
approval.
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AGENCY BUSINESS
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Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Redevelopment Aqencv for
Calendar Year 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1
Entertain motions from the Agency Members to appoint the Chairperson to
preside, effective January 1, 2005, until the end of Calendar Year 2005;
6.2
Entertain motions from the Agency Members to appoint the Vice Chairperson,
effective January 1, 2005, who will assume the duties of the Chairperson in the
Chairperson's absence and hold this office until the end of Calendar Year 2005.
MOTION: Agency Member Naggar moved to appoint Agency Member Roberts as the
Chairman for calendar year 2005, effective January 1, 2005. The motion was seconded by
Agency Member Stone and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to appoint Agency Member Naggar as the Vice
Chairman for calendar year 2005, effective January 1, 2005. The motion was seconded by
Agency Member Washington and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Executive Director Nelson relayed staff's excitement with the Temecula Educational Complex.
AGENCY MEMBERS' REPORTS
Because of the complexity of this project, Agency Member Stone strongly supported Agency
Member Roberts' suggestion for staff to provide biweekly reports to the Agency with regard to
the Educational Complex project.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:12 P.M., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
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