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Home My WebLink About120794 CC/RDA Jnt. Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL/ TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 7, 1994 A special meeting of the Temecula City Council/Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order on Wednesday, December 7, 1994, 7:05 P.M., at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California, Mayor Ron Roberts presiding. PRESENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks, Stone, Roberts ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney, City Attorney Peter Thorsen and City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Sofia Sadler, Harvest Church of Temecula. F! AG SA! UTF Agency Chairperson Parks led the flag salute. PUBLIC COMMENTS Theresa McLeod, 42200 Main Street, Temecula, said she did not understand why the group she represents, TOTAL, will not be allowed "equal time" to the staff reports to state their objections to the proposed Old Town Entertainment Project. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Parks reported on the meeting held on December 6, 1994, held jointly with the City of Murrieta to discuss the Murrieta Creek Improvement Plan. Councilmember Parks said the Temecula City Council approved the plan with a 3-0 vote and two abstentions. Councilmember Mu~oz said he disappointed with the speaker system used for the taping of Council meetings. Councilmember Muhoz asked the Mayor to state the name of the staff member when a question is asked of them. CONS!=NT CAL!=NDAR 1. Minutes 1.1 Approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 15, 1994. It was moved by Agency Member Parks, seconded by Agency Member Stone to the approve the minutes of the November 15, 1994 Redevelopment Agency CCIRDAMINUTES 12107/94 I 12/29/94 TFMFCU! A CITY COUNCIL\RDA MEETING MINUTES Meeting. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL AND RDA BUSINFSS 2. 13/07/94 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mu~oz, Parks, Stone, Roberts AGENCY MEMBERS: None AGENCY MEMBERS: None AGENCY MEMBERS: Lindemans Proposed Old Town Entertainment Project Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Stone stepped down due to a conflict of interest created by ownership of property in Old Town. City Manager Ronald Bradley provided a status report on the studies and reports related to the Environmental Impact Report (E.I.R.). He said the 45 day review period begins today for the E.I.R. which will be available for viewing at Temecula City Hall or the Temecula Library and copies will be available for sale. Planning Director Gary Thornhill presented an overview of the project along with a slide presentation of the proposed elements of the project (i.e., opera house, cabaret, virtual reality theater, arena, etc.). Associate Planner David Hogan reported on the consistency of the Old Town Entertainment Project with the Old Town Specific Plan. Principal Engineer Ray Casey reported on the outcome of the traffic analysis. Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney outlined the Economic Impact of the project. Interim Finance Director Genie Roberts reported on the Financial Impacts of the project. Fire Chief Larry Benson reported on the projects impact on Fire Protection Services. Police Chief Rick Sayre reported on the projects impact on Police Protection Services. He stated he is recommending four (4) sworn officers to deal with the impact of the proposed project. Councilmember Mu~oz said he was surprised by the addition of a retail center to the proposed hotel and arena area of the project. TEMIFCU! A CITY COUNCIL\RDA MEETING MINUTES 1~/07/94 Associate Planner Hogan said the idea is that the retail center will consist of businesses that would compliment the hotel and arena. Mayor Roberts said he is concerned that souvenir type businesses in the retail center would have an impact on the existing retail businesses in Old Town. City Manager Bradley said the project timeline is 16 to 18 months from final approval to build out of the project. Zev Buffman, proponent of the Old Town Entertainment Project, provided an overview of the project. Mayor Roberts declared a recess at 9:05 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:38 P.M. City Clerk June Greek explained the election process. She said the Riverside County Registrar's Office has stated there are no matters scheduled for the March 7, 1995 election therefore, if the City were to hold an election on this date, the costs, approximately $47,000, would not be shared. City Clerk Greek advised the Council that some cities have chosen to conduct public opinion surveys, mailing out opinion surveys to every registered voter in the City. The cost would be $10,000 less, with a 60% voter turn-out. City Manager Ron Bradley said staff's preference would be to have an election if that is what the City Council decides. Councilmember Mu~oz said he would vote in favor of an advisory election to be held on March 7, 1995. Mayor Roberts also agreed on a March 7, 1995 advisory election. Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing at 10:00 P.M. Joe Terrazas, 31160 Lahonton Street, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Tom Montaldo, 46037 Clubhouse Drive, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Tom Mindiola, 45644 Masters Drive, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Dr. Jerrold Novotney, 37433 Avenida Chapala, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. John Toulan, 32095 Corte Soledad, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. CClRDAMINUTE$12/07/94 3 1 2/29194 T!:MIrCU! A CITY COUNCIl \RDA MFFTINR MINUT!:S 13/07/94 Bob Kirkpatrick, 30250 Santiago FIoad, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Vincent Hammang, 39424 Canyon Rim Circle, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Marvin Zeldin, 38027 Via Del Lago, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Zev Buffman, 40576 Via Herradurn, Murrieta, expressed support of his proposal. Joe Ellingham, 31260 Pescado Drive, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Nelson Betancourt, 40835 Calle Medusa, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Ben Fraleigh, 39850 Rica Drive, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Doug Davies, representing the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation, 27450 Ynez Road, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Arlene Hampson, 44273 De Luz Road, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Irv Rhodes, 44585 Zinfandel, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Terry Gilmore, representing the Temecula Valley Automobile Dealers Association, 26845 Ynez Road, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Ann Buford, 38951 Avenida Arrila, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Phil Hoxsey, 43318 Cielo de Azul, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Frank Dagonese, 40538 Nob Court, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Marc Mapelli, 28545 Felix Valdez #B-2, Temecula, expressed opposition to the project. Joan Sparkman, 30534 San Pasqual, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Eve Craig, 43633 Buckeye Road, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. CC/RDAMINUTES 12107/94 4 1212911M TFMFCU! A CITY COUNCIL\RDA MFFTING MINUTFS 1;/07/94 Randy Fleming, representing Temecula Valley Balloons & Wine, 43500 Ridge Park Drive, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. David Michael, 30300 Churchill Court, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Nancy Maurice, 29405 Via Notre, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Andy Maz, 42140 Roanoake Street, Temecula, expressed concerns regarding the impact the project may have on traffic at the Rancho California Road and Winchester Road overcrossings. Jim Meyler, representing the Temecula Arts Council, 29930 Santiago Road, Temecula, expressed support for the project. Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Mel Hirschi, 30600 Deportola, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Ginger Greaves, 34330 Cooperman's Circle, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Johnny Cruzen, 34415 Pauba Road, Temecula, expressed concerns about the project's impacts on traffic, public health and safety, noise and air pollution, etc. Sam Levine, 42367 Cosmic Drive, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Ron Sullivan, representing the Murrieta Temecula Group, 155 E. 4th Street, Perris, expressed support for the proposed project. George Buhler, 40265 Paseo Sereno, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Ed Dool, representing Temecula Shuttle, expressed support for the proposed project. Kay Cassaro, 31616 Paseo Goleta, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. Frank Garcia, 27064 Preselers Street, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Therese McLeod, 42200 Main Street, #F128. Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project. CCIRDAMINUTES 12/07/94 5 12/29/94 T!=M!=CULA CITY COUNCIL\RDA Mr:ETING MINUTES 1~/07/94 Lucia Becker, 28657 Front Street, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Carol Gamboni, 27780 Front Street, Temecula, expressed support for the proposed project. Adol~tion of Resolutions Required for Sl~ecial Election on Adivsory Measure It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve adoption of the following: 3.1 3.2 3.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1995, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF AN ADVISORY MEASURE AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, REQUESTING THE SERVICES OF THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1995 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Councilmember Parks said he would like to prepare the rebuttal agruments. CCIRDAMINUTES 12107/94 6 12/29/94 T!=MFCU! A CITY COUNCIl \RDA MFFTINR MINUT;S 3.4 1 )/07/94 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone CITY MANAG!:R/FX;CUTIVF DIR!=CTOR'S REPORT None CITY ATTORN!=Y/GENI=RAL COUNS!=L'S REPORT None ADJOURNMFNT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Linderoans to adjourn at 12:25 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Temecula City Council will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 1994, 7:00 P.M., Temecula Community Temecula, California. ATTEST: [SEAL] Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Ron Roberts, Mayor CCIRDAMINUTES 12107/94 7 12129194