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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082697 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 26, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:49 P.M., at City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairperson Ford presiding. ROLL CALL Present: 5 Agency Members: Minutes,rda\082697 Birdsall, Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, and Stone, Absent: 0 Also present were Executive Director Bradley, Agency Counsel Thorson, and Agency Secretary Greek. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Member Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 4 MOTION: It was moved by Member Lindemans, seconded by Member Birdsall, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 4. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote with Member Stone abstaining with regard to Item No. 4 only. 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Approve the minutes of August 12, 1997. 2. Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 1997 RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Receive and file the Combining Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997, and the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances for the Year Ended June 30, 1997. 2.2 Approve the transfer of $114,420 in the CIP/Economic Development Fund. 3. Amendment No. 6 to Norm Reeves Lease RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Approve as to form Amendment No. 6 to the Lease Agreement with Donna L. Reeves Trust and authorize the Executive Director and Agency Attorney to execute the amendment. 4. Ac(~uisition of Property for the Affordable Housing Program RECOMMENDATION 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 97-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY F TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS" FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WESTSIDE OF PUJOL STREET, NORTH OF FIRST STREET (APN 922-062-017) IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA 4.2 Authorize the expenditures of up to $50,000 from RDA Housing set-aside funds for acquisition, escrow, and closing costs. AGENCY BUSINESS 5. Employment and Workforce Study Reports and Approval of Contract for Labor Force Study RECOMMENDATION 5.1 Receive and file the 1997 Demographic Report from ECAP; 5.2 Receive and file the 1997 Workforce Study; 5.3 Receive and file the report from Mount San Jacinto College on Workforce Development; 5.4 Approve a contract with the Resource Group to perform a labor survey and authorize Executive Director and Agency Chairperson to execute the agreement. Minutes.rda\082697 -2- Referencing the 1997 ECAP Demographic Report prepared by Dr. John Husing, the 1997 Workforce Study prepared by Esteban Soriano (The Resource Group), and the Workforce Development Report prepared by DeLoise King, Redevelopment Director McLarney requested the Council's approval of a contract with the Resource Group to further update the Labor force Study of 1994 for the Valley. As per overheads (of record), Dr. Husing, in detail, reviewed his findings as reflected in the Demographic, Economic, Quality of Life Data and expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to work with Redevelopment Director McLarney. In response to comments/questions/concerns expressed by the Directors, Dr. Husing noted the following: that one weakness the City has is the shortage of space occurring in industrial real estate especially at a time when there is going to be a strong demand for this type of space; resolution -- to build more space; that the City's industrial price per square foot, although somewhat high, probably won't go down because the City will not be able to build such facilities fast enough to meet the demand. In order to properly address some of the issues/concerns noted in the Report, Member Linderoans suggested that Dr. Husing be requested to prepare a recommendation report in which resolutions to those issues/concerns are addressed. Advising that the economy for many regions as well as this City is based on local businesses, their quality of workforce, and their ability to stay competitive to be effective and efficient, Mr. Esteban Soriano (The Resource Group), in detail and by way of overheads, reviewed the 1997 Workforce Study and clearly apprised the City of the local businesses' desire for the City to provide business friendly rules, regulations, and programs, and to assist in identifying available training programs for the local workforce offered by area colleges, schools, and training agencies, ensuring a more competitive workforce as well as continued business growth and a more qualified workforce. Member Birdsall commented on the need to establish an agency or designate an individual who would be responsible in apprising and informing newly formed businesses as to the requirements necessary to start a new small business. Ms. DeLoise King, Dean of Business and Economic Development, in detail, addressed the role that Mount San Jacinto College would play in providing the necessary training needs of the community; addressed needs specific to the City of Temecula; reviewed the various delivery systems with special emphasis on the customized training for business and industry. Member Birdsall noted that the businesses in the City need to be apprised of the availability of customized training for business and industry and suggested that similar training needs of Minutes.rda\O82697 -3- various small businesses be coordinated and that a group training session be scheduled, encouraging that the small business derive benefits from such a program, not just larger corporations. Redevelopment Director McLarney noted that the Economic Development Strategic Plan's primary focus for fiscal year 1998 is labor development and retention. In response to Member Lindemans, it was noted that college classes are currently being offered at the local high schools for which the individual taking such a college class will receive college credit. MOTION: Member Stone moved to extend the Redevelopment Agency to 10:30 P.M. Member Lindemans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. In response to Member Stone, Ms. King relayed interest in discussing the expansion of the Temecula Educational Apprenticeship Model (TEAM) Project with him. MOTION: Member Birdsall moved to approve a contract with the Resource Group to perform a labor survey and authorize the Executive Director and Agency Chairperson to execute the agreement. Member Lindemans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT None. REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Bradley commented on the City's accomplishments/successes over the last several years and expressed his anticipation for nothing but the same. AGENCY MEMBERS' REPORTS In light of the results of the above-mentioned studies, Member Stone proudly noted that the economic development programs undertaken by the City have proven to be successful (incentives to recruit businesses, investment in Chamber of Commerce, investment in EDC, etc.) Minutes,rda\O82697 -4- ADJOURNMENT At 10:02 P.M., the meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: F~rd, C~a~rperson ek, CMC/AAE.___.-~ City Clerk/Agency Secretary Minutes.rda\082697 -5-