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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080294 CC Workshop MinutesMINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD AUGUST 2, 1994 A special workshop of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:12 PM at the Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Roberts presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Mu~oz, Roberts ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, and Deputy City Clerk Susan W. Jones. PUBLIC COMM!=NTS None given. COUNCIL BUSINr:SS 1. Economic Develol;>ment Program for FY 1994-95 City Manager Ron Bradley presented an overview of the matters to be discussed. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report. Kari Spencer-Hollis, 28761 Calle Cortes, discussed the economic impact of the City's three major special events, which are the Balloon and Wine Festival, Rod Run and the Tractor Race. She asked that the City Council consider the needs of these organizations during the upcoming budget year. Carliene Anderson, 38680 Calle de Lobo, representing the Temecula-Murrieta Economic Development Corporation, spoke in favor for funding a full-time Director of the EDC, stating this position will keep the community pro-active in economic development and will compliment the Office of the City Manager. Jeff Minkler, 35790 Linda Rosea Road, representing the Temecula-Murrieta EDC, spoke in favor of a full-time Economic Development Director. Jerry Kwasek, 4544 Shirley Ann Place, representing the San Diego Business Journal, stated the journal has highlighted Temecula due to its affordable housing and ample water supply. He stated dynamic leadership is needed to counteract efforts made by other states to attract business. Doug Davies, 27450 Ynez Road, President of the Temecula-Murrieta EDC, stated the EDC has a wonderful base of volunteers, however a full-time director with a proven track record is needed to further the effort of economic development. He stated that efforts by the EDC is being noticed throughout Southern California. Minutes\8\02\94 -1- I 1/07/96 City Council Minutes August 2., 1994 Deputy City Clerk Susan Jones read a letter prepared by Mayor Pro Tem Stone outlining his views regarding Economic Development and the future funding involvement of the City. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he feels economic development for the City of Temecula should be directed from the City Manager's Office. He said he does not feel a full-time Economic Development Director is warranted at this time. He also voiced his opinion that it would be difficult to separate Temecula from Murrieta in regards to the EDC, stating that new businesses locating in either City benefits both cities. Councilmember Parks stated he would be in favor of separating the EDC from Murrieta, making it the Temecula EDC, explaining that out of a $71,840.00 budget, Murrieta chose to contribute only $1,300 to the EDC. He explained he is in favor of funding a full-time Economic Development Director, stating that the active volunteer base may be lost, if efforts for economic development are only generated through the City Manager's Office. Mayor Roberts agreed that it is time to become the Temecula EDC, and stated he would vote against any funding of the EDC unless the organization is split. He stated he leans toward Option Number One, with the possibility of hiring an employee on a contract basis. Councilmember Birdsall asked Mr. Davies if he foresees any problem with the joint City/EDC becoming the Temecula EDC. Mr. Davies explained that proposal would have to go back to the membership for ratification. Doug Davies, 27450 Ynez Road, cautioned the Council against bringing the entire economic development program under the auspices of the City, explaining that the City must operate under the provisions of the Brown Act, which could jeopardize confidentiality with potential investors. City Manager Bradley stated he would like to have a consensus of the Council regarding the level of support the Council would like to provide the EDC. Councilmember Mu~oz suggested giving staff direction to bring this item back to the City Council when all members are present. City Manager Bradley suggested that staff be directed to work with the EDC and develop program levels which could be provided by each of the three funding options. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Parks to refer this matter to staff with direction to work toward a resolution of shared responsibility for economic development between the City and the EDC. Further direction was given to change the name to the Temecula EDC. She also requested additional information regarding the needs of the Chamber of commerce for funding. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney stated that the Chamber's request for funding for FY 1994-95 is on the agenda for the next meeting as a separate item. City Council Minutes August 2, 1994 Councilmember Parks asked for clarification, whether the motion was to refer a modified Option No. 1 to staff? Councilmember Birdsall stated she feels another council meeting is needed to resolve the level of funding. She also suggested that Councilmembers meet individually with the EDC to work out some of the differences. She also asked if the Council wants to discuss a more balanced sharing of costs with the City of Murrieta or if it is Council's desire to simply reorganize the EDC as a Temecula Economic Development Corporation. Councilmember Mu~oz offered a substitute motion, Councilmember Parks seconded, to direct staff to proceed with further development of a program, consistent with Council's discussion, based on Option Number 1. The motion was unanimously carried with Mayor Pro Tem Stone absent. CITY COUNCIL R!=PORTS Councilmember Birdsall stated she received notification of the National League of Cities Conference on December 1st, and suggested this be placed on the agenda, and either the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem attend since she will no longer be in office. She also asked if a member of the Council is interested in replacing her on the Human Development Policy Committee, so that when she submits her letter a resignation, she can suggest a replacement from the Temecula City Council. ADJOURNMFNT It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to adjourn at 7:54 PM to a meeting on August 9, 1994, 7:00 PM. The motion was unanimously carried with Mayor Pro Tem Stone absent. r~on Roberts, Mayor ATTEST: Ju~~reek, City Cler~ [SEAL] Minutes\8\02\94 -3- 11/07/96