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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081208 RDA MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ' OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 12, 2008 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:01 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar Washington ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Roberts Also present were City Manager Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones PUBLIC COMMENTS No public input. RDA CONSENT CALENDAR 20 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 20.1 Approve the minutes of July 22, 2008. 21 Amendment of the Residential Improvement Program for First Time Home RECOMMENDATION 21.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 08-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A REVISED RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Agency Member Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Roberts who was absent. R:UAinutes\081208 Due to a conflict of interest, Agency Member Edwards stepped down from the dais. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING 22 Owner Participation Agreement for Warehouse at Creekside Mixed Use Affordable Housino Project RECOMMENDATION: 22.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO.08-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND THE WAREHOUSE AT CREEKSIDE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 22.2 That the Temecula Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 08-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA ' REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND THE WAREHOUSE AT CREEKSIDE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY Director of Redevelopment Meyer, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, referenced the artist's rendering and agency assistance. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Providing a brief history regarding Old Town Temecula, Mr. Bill Dalton, applicant, thanked the efforts of the Planning Department, City Council, and the Redevelopment Agency for encouraging the development of businesses and housing in Old Town. B. Expressing his discontentment, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, referenced a letter with respect to the development fees of the Dalton II project and the proposed Warehouse at Creekside Mixed Use Affordable Housing project; a letter to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) from City Attorney Thorson which falsified information with respect to Council Member Comerchero and the Rancon Group; and Council Member Comerchero's alleged conflict of interest with respect to the Rancon Group. C. Mr. Stephen Eldred, Temecula, expressed his confusion on how low to moderate income housing will invigorate the Old Town community; relayed his dismay with the amount of funds that will be invested in the Warehouse at Creekside Mixed Use Affordable Housing project; and ' compared the Dalton II 4-story project and the proposed Warehouse at Creekside project funding mechanism. R:wlinutes\081208 D. Mr. Ed Dool, Temecula, relayed his approval of the proposed Warehouse at Creekside ' project, and advised of the benefits his business has reaped because of the Dalton II project; and expressed his disappointment with the speakers that spoke against the Warehouse project. E. Mr. Chris Pedersen, Temecula, spoke regarding Mr. Rattan's business tactics and agenda with respect to his comments, and encouraged the City Council to continue with its effort to revitalize Old Town. F. Disagreeing with statements made by Mr. Rattan, Mr. Gary Thornhill, Temecula, stated that his comments are without foundation and merit; relayed the importance of residents recognizing that if the City Council had not had involvement in the redevelopment of Old Town, only piecemealed development would have occurred; and relayed his full support of the proposed project. G. Advising that he's a resident of Dalton II, Mr. Terry Dillman, Temecula, stated that he would be in favor of the proposed project, and would be looking forward to the more new development in Old Town. Speaking enthusiastically and in approval of the proposed project, Council Member Washington commended the Redevelopment Agency and advised the audience of the Agency's recent award for its efforts in revitalizing Old Town. Addressing a previous comment regarding a conflict of interest with Rancon and his business affairs, Council Member Comerchero advised of an apology he had received from an individual ' who had wrongly accused him; and relayed his approval of the proposed project. Relaying his full support of the proposed project, Mayor Naggar, along with City Manager Nelson, explained the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) process, advising of the significant investments made into the Old Town area; and commended past City Council Members for their foresight in establishing the RDA. MOTION: Agency Member Washington moved to approve Item No. 22.1. Agency Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent and Agency Member Edwards who abstained. MOTION: Agency Member Washington moved to approve Item No. 22.2. Agency Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Members Roberts who was absent and Edwards who abstained. RDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT No reports at this time. RDA AGENCY MEMBERS REPORTS No reports at this time. At this time, Agency Member Edwards returned to the dais. R:wlinutes\081208 RDA ADJOURNMENT ' At 8:43 p.m., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session with regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California Ron Roberts, Chairperson i ATTEST: [SEAL] R:Vvlinutes1081208