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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011398 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 13,1998 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:57 P.M., at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula California. Chairperson Ford presiding. PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Ford, Roberts, Stone, and Lindemans. ABSENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: None. Also present were Executive Director Bradley, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Greek. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of December 9, 1997. 1.2 Approve the minutes of December 16, 1997. . Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended Se0tember 30, 1997 2.1 Receive and file the financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 1997. 3. Amend Scooe of Work with Webb and Associates to Pre0are Construction Drawings for the Old Town Streetsca_De Imorovement Project Pulled; see pages 2-3. 4. Consultant Selection for Old Town Marketin(] Analysis/Economic Consultinn _ Pulled; see pages 3-4. M~T.J.0J~ Agency Member Stone moved for the approval of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2 (Item Nos. 3 and 4 pulled). The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford and voice Minutes. RDA~011398 ] vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Agenda Item Nos. 3 end 4 were discussed. . Amend Scooe of Work with Webb and Associates to Pre_oare Construction Drawings for the Old Town Streetscape Imorovement Proiect - 3.1 Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to expand the scope of work and authorize additional fees in the amount of $52,230 to Webb and Associates to prepare Construction Drawings for the Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project in accordance with the proposal and authorize the Chairperson to execute the Amendment on behalf of the Agency. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). Voicing no objection with the majority of the proposed amendment, Agency Member Comerchero, echoed by Agency Member Roberts, relayed his concern with the proposed cost expenditure in the amount of $8,400 (equating to 120 hours at $70 per hour) for the Old Town Liaison, considering this amount to be excessive. Although viewing the function as necessary, Mr. Comerchero suggested that it be done in-house. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer described the responsibilities associated with the cost for the Old Town Liaison, noting that the expertise of the individual is important so that the pertinent information with regard to construction drawings, design, etc. is accurately and effectively relayed to the Old Town merchants and property owners. To ensure proper coordination, Agency Member Ford suggested that a combination of both uses be utilized -- Old Town Liaison and in-house. ~ Agency Member Comerchero moved to concur with staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exceotion of Agency Member Stone who BJZS.tBJQP,~. M[~.T.J.0.I~ Agency Member Ford moved to allocate an amount not to exceed $1,000 (at $70 per hour) for technical expertise. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who . Consultant Selection for Old Town Marketin(] Analysis/Economic Consultinn 4.1 Approve a contract with Keyser Marston Associates to provide economic consulting services for Old Town Temecula and Westside area. 4.2 Authorize Executive Director and City Attorney to execute the contract with Keyser Marston. Minutes. RDA~011398 ~Z 4.3 Appropriate $40,000 from RDA Fund Balance to the RDA Consulting line item. Redevelopment Director McLarney presented the staff report (of record), advising that two scenarios will be prepared by the consultants -- one including the Old Town Entertainment Center and one without the Center. Mr. Ralph Woods, 42050 Main Street, thanked City staff for their efforts in making the Christmas shopping season in Old Town the success it was especially for his business. With regard to the proposed recommendation, Mr. Wood suggested that such an analysis should be conducted during the hot summer months when business is slow in Old Town versus now when business is doing well. In order to maintain the unique appearance of Old Town, Mr. Wood also relayed his opposition to undergrounding the utilities. Chairman Lindemans advised that the proposed study will apprise the City of opportunities available to enhance the business in Old Town. With regard to undergrounding the utilities, Agency Member Ford advised that this expenditure has been eliminated and that additional funds were added to the Main and Front Streets streetscape. In response to Mr. Wood, Agency Member Ford clarified that the proposed study will not restrict the merchants and noted that the study will reflect what type of complimentary businesses could make Old Town even more successful. Although he supports the proposed study, Agency Member Comerchero stated that the study should provide solutions as to how to make Old Town more successful, clarifying that he would not be desirous of a study which only addresses existing problems. ~ Agency Member Roberts moved to concur with staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exceotion of Agency Member Stone who Redevelopment Director's Report Redevelopment Director McLarney apprised the Agency Members and the audience members of upcoming Super Bowl festivities in Old Town. Executive Director's Re_oort None given. Agency Members' Reoort~ None given. Ad_iournmept At 8:24 P.M., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Minutes. R DA~011398 ~ Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: W. Jones{ CMC J Actin~g' City Clerk i~t Secretary Minutes. R DA~011398 4