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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110607 RDA Minutes - I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 6, 2007 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:38 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Washington, Edwards ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Roberts. Also present were City Manager Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. RDA CONSENT CALENDAR I 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Approve the minutes of October 23, 2007. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve the RDA Consent Calendar. Agency Member Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Roberts who was absent. RDA PUBLIC HEARING 2 Mid-Term Public Hearina for 2004-2009 Implementation Plan RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Receive and file Implementation Plan Status Report; 18.2 Take public testimony relative to the implementation of the Redevelopment and Implementation Plan. I By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Director of Redevelopment Meyer provided a staff report, highlighting on the following: . Redevelopment Goals and Vision R:\Minutes\110607 - I I I . Implementation Plan Goals and Objectives . RDA Accomplishments since 2005 . CIP . Southside Gateway Landscaping . Old Town Temecula Community Theater . Rancho California Bridge Widening . Erie Stanley Gardner Museum Exhibit . Wi-Fi Zone in Old Town . Fayade Improvement Program . Housing . Habitat for Humanity . Residential Improvement Program . Diaz Road ENA . Marketing and Promotions in Old Town . Old Town Events . Old Town Billboard . 2006 & 2007 Tax Allocation Bonds . Future Projects . Town Square . Street Improvements . Promenade East Parking Structure . Public/Private Investment . Comprehensive RDA Strategic Plan . Housing . JeffersonlYnez Corridor In response to Agency Member Comerchero's query, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that 20% of the Redevelopment Agency funds are allocated toward the Home Improvement Program. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. By way overheads, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, referenced a 2004 article from the Press Enterprise with respect to the City budget for the future Civic Center in Old Town; expressed concern with the amount of money that will be spent on the future Civic Center in Old Town; and requested that the retail component of the project be postponed for more evaluation. At this time, the public hearing was closed. In response to comments made by Mr. Rattan, City Manager Nelson stated the following: · That he is not aware of the figures that were referenced in the 2004 Press Enterprise article as relayed by Mr. Rattan · That when the Master Plan for the Civic Center was approved for Phase II, the $44 million was established at that time (noting that he previously shared this information with Mr. Rattan at a previous meeting); and that an additional $5 million was set a side for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) R:\Minutes\110607 2 - I I I · That with respect to the future Civic Center, the City is currently going through its construction document phase; that the City has established its budget as well as contingencies; that he would be of the opinion that because of the construction environment, the City may benefit in terms of the budget when the contracts are awarded; and noted that value engineering would be an integral part of the process · That the main component of the Redevelopment Agency would be to go into debt · That the bonds that Mr. Rattan referred to would be the expressed purpose of the Redevelopment Agency; that the City is using the dollars to revitalize projects within the City; and that $20 million dollars of private investment has been invested into Old Town as a result of the bonds that have been sold and the investments made · That the money invested into the mall expansion project will not only enhance the project area, but will create new job opportunities and new sales tax revenue which may be used for police and fire services · That the future Civic Center will be the foundation of the operation of the City of Temecula for the next several decades. Mayor Washington thanked Director of Redevelopment Meyer for his presentation, noting that the future Civic Center in Old Town will be a gathering place for its community and a center that its residents will be proud of. Agency Member Naggar commended City Manager Nelson and Director of Finance Roberts for their work and dedication to the budget. At this time, City Manager Nelson explained the Civic Center's financing. Agency Member Comerchero and Chairperson Edwards spoke enthusiastically regarding the future Civic Center and noted that the City would be building a facility that will meet the needs of the future. MOTION: Agency Member Washington moved to receive and file this report. Agency Member Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Roberts who was absent. R:\Minutes\ 110607 3 - I RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING 3 Farmers' Market Minor Conditional Use Permit iPlannina Application No. PA07-0290l and Approval of Second Amendment to License Aareement between the Redevelopment Aaencv of the Citv of Temecula and Farmers' Market Manaaement. Inc. for use of a Portion of Aaencv Prooertv at Sixth and Mercedes Streets for a Farmers' Market RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 The City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0290, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FARMER'S MARKET OPEN EACH SATURDAY FROM 7:30 A.M. UNTIL 12:30 P.M., GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SIXTH AND MERCEDES STREETS TO INCLUDE APN 922-023-021 AND A PORTION OF APN 922-023- 022 AT 28464 OLD TOWN FRONT STREET 19.2 The T emecula Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: I RESOLUTION NO. RDA 07-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FARMERS' MARKET LICENSE AGREEMENT Director of Planning Ubnoske provided a brief staff report (of record). Director of Redevelopment Meyer also provided a staff report, highlighting on the following: . License Agreement . RDA/Old Town Steering Committee Meeting . DatefTime of Usage . Certified Produces . Food Vendors (Non Agricultural) . Vendors (Non Agricultural/Non Food) . Old Town Merchants . License Fee . Term Agency Member Comerchero thanked staff for its efforts in the implementation of the License Agreement, but queried on the monitoring aspect of the vendors at the Farmer's Market. I R:\Minutes\110607 4 - I I I In response to Agency Member Comerchero's question, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that the Agency, as well as Code Enforcement, will be monitoring the market's vendors on a weekly basis for several weeks, and then on a monthly basis to ensure that all vendors are in compliance of the License Agreement. For Chairperson Edwards, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that the Specific Plan (as written) allows a Farmer's Market to operate with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and that any location within Old Town would be able to offer a Farmer's Market with a CUP. Mr. Meyer also defined an Old Town Merchant as anyone who has space in Old Town, has a business license, and who can produce a contract and leasing agreement. Addressing Mayor Washington's query, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that aside from the Cunninghams, no other agencies queried on the opportunity to manage the Farmer's Market. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Ms. Carol Stout, Temecula, thanked the City Council for its attention to the Farmer's Market; relayed that she would be in favor of the new agreement, but expressed concern with traffic and parking and requested that management of the Farmer's Market encourage its patrons to obey parking rules and regulations as it would relate to private parking; that the market's management advise its vendors not to park near the Farmer's Market, allowing a safer environment for its patrons; relayed her definition of an Old Town merchant; stated that certified producers should have first priority of the market; and requested a clearer definition of an Old Town Merchant. B. Providing a history of how the concerns of the merchants came to fruition, Ms. Evelyn Honea, Old Town merchant, thanked the City Council for its efforts with respect to the new License Agreement, and requested that the City Council address concerns stated by Ms. Stout. C. By way of photo, Mr. Doc Lane, Temecula, expressed concern with the high amount of vendors but the low amount of certified farmers at the Farmer's Market; relayed that it would be his opinion that a non-profit organization should manage the Farmer's Market; stated that a large amount of the money made at the Farmer's Market is being taken out of town and not being retained in the City; and requested that an agreement be implemented with a six-month contract to ensure that the management is acting in compliance with its contract. By way of overheads, Director of Redevelopment Meyer confirmed the area of vendors versus certified farmers. D. Mr. James Prestininzi, Fallbrook, commended the City with respect to the recent fires; relayed that he is a certified farmer at the market; and relayed that the Farmer's Market is an asset to the Old Town community. E. Mr. John Kelliher, representing the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau, emphasized the importance of the Farmer's Market as it would relate to tourism in the City. F. Not viewing the Old Town Farmer's market as a swap meet, Mr. Murray Gutmam, Temecula, relayed his support of the Farmer's Market. R:\Minutes\110607 5 - I I I G. Mr. Daniel Billen, Old Town merchant, also spoke in favor of a Farmer's Market in Old Town but requested that more events be scheduled in Old Town. H. Mr. Walt Allen, Temecula, relayed his support of the Farmer's Market. I. On behalf of the Old Town Temecula Business Association, Mr. Chris Baily stated advised that the Old Town merchants unanimously support its Farmer's Market; respect the City's decision to continue working with its current management, but would request that the Old Town Business Association be participants with the City and management to ensure that the Farmer's Market continues to be the best that it can be. J. Speakin9 enthusiastically regarding the Old Town Farmer's Market, Mr. Ed Dool, Old Town merchant, thanked the Council and City staff for the investments into Old Town. K. Mr. Steve Eldred, Temecula, relayed that it would be his opinion that the money that is made at the Farmer's market is not being retained in the City; and requested that, by overheads, the certified farmer areas of the Farmer's Market be pointed out; and queried if an economic study and a traffic impact study was implemented in the Old Town area. L. Mr. Bill Seltzer, representing the Temecula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, stated that the Chamber applauds the efforts of the City on its investment into Old Town and continued support to its marketing efforts; that the Chamber enhances the City's marketing efforts by continually referring and providing information to the Old Town area when assisting over 4,500 inquiries per month; that there are 30 Old Town merchants that are members of the Chamber; and that recently the Temecula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the continued existence of the Old Town Farmer's Market. M. Ms. Nancy Austin, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, echoed Mr. Selzter's comments of supporting the Old Town Farmer's Market; and applauded the City Council for its efforts in continuing to enhance Old Town and creating Old Town as a tourist destination. N. Ms. Alicen Wong, San Bernardino, representing the Farmers Market, relayed her support of the Old Town Farmer's Market and requested that the City consider broadening the list of approved vendors to include a guest vendor category. O. Mr. Michael Hamrin, Rainbow, relayed that he has been a patron of the Farmer's Market for 18 years and would be of the opinion that the market is an asset to the City. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Speaking on the process in which the agreement was written, Agency Member Comerchero relayed his support of the agreement. Echoing comments made by Agency Member Comerchero, Agency Member Naggar relayed that the previous violations with respect to vendors have been corrected; requested that the agreement be followed as written; noted his enthusiasm with the new agreement; and would be of the opinion that the agreement will work for both the vendors of the Farmer's Market and Old Town merchants. R:\Minutes\ 110607 6 . I Relaying her support of the agreement, Chairperson Edwards thanked all who were involved in the process of the new agreement; relayed that the new agreement will be a benefit to the community as a whole; and requested that City Manager Nelson schedule a meeting to discuss the implementation of new events in Old Town. Relaying his support of the new agreement, Mayor Washington thanked all involved in the process. MOTION: Agency Member moved to approve Item No. 19.1. Agency Member Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Roberts who was absent. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve Item No. 19.2. Agency Member Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Roberts who was absent. RDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT With respect to the new License Agreement, City Manager Nelson noted that the foundation of the new agreement will be enforcement and advised that it would be his opinion that the Cunninghams will do a great job with its management. RDA AGENCY MEMBERS REPORTS I No reports at this time. RDA ADJOURNMENT At 9:29 p.m., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California ATTEST: I [SEAL] R:\Minutes\ 110607 7