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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112597 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 25, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:03 P.M. at the City Council Chairperson Ford presiding. PRESENT: 5 Chambers, 43200 Business AGENCY MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: Park Drive, Temecula, California. Comerchero, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, and Ford. None. Also present were Executive Director Bradley, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Greek. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSFNT CA! FNDAR 1. ACCluisition of Prol~erty for the Affordable Housing Program 1.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 97-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED 'PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTION' FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, EAST OF PUJOL STREET, (APN 922-053-003) IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA 1.2 Authorize the expenditure of up to $90,000 from RDA Housing set-aside funds for acquisition, escrow, and closing costs. Agency Member Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. In response to Agency Member Lindemans, Director of Redevelopment McLarney provided clarification (as per agenda material of record), noting that the previously existing business at the site of discussion has been closed for several months and that the previously existing business was not closed by the City. For Agency Member Comerchero, City Attorney Thorson advised that he may partake in the vote with regard to this issue. R:\Minutes. RDA\minute$.97\120997 I MOTION: Agency Member Undemans moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who abstained. REDFVE! OPMENT ARFNCY RUSINFSS 1.1 Entertain a motion to elect a Chairman to preside until the end of calendar year 1998. 1.2 Entertain a motion to elect a Vice President who will assume the duties of the Chairman in his absence and hold this office until the end of calendar year 1998. MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to nominate Agency Member Lindemarts as Chair. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTInN: Agency Member Roberts moved to nominate Agency Member Ford as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Lindemans and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, the following item was considered in joint session: Planning ADl~lication No. PA 97-0971. Amending Section F.9. Parking of the Old Town Sl;)ecific Plan to Establish In-Lieu Fee Program and Revise the Parking ReQuirements ¢AOl;)lication No. PA97-0~)31 ) 1.1 Read by the title only and introduce an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA 97-0221), AN AMENDMENT TO THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ESTABLISHING THE IN-LIEU PARKING FEE PROGRAM AND REVISE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA 97-0221) Agency Member Stone noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Community Development Director Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record), advising that the proposed resolution is for introduction and first reading only. In response to Agency Member Comerchero, Community Development Director Thornhill noted that the proposed amendment would decrease the overall parking spaces for Old Town by approximately 15% to 20%, including future parking spaces. Mr. Thornhill clarified that the existing Ordinance would require McDonald's to provide approximately three times the amount of parking spaces than what would be required under the proposed Ordinance. R:~Minutes.RDA\minutes.97\120997 2 Expressing concern with approving any amendments which may not adequately represent the City's long-term goal with regard to parking in Old Town, Agency Member Lindemans relayed his opposition to this resolution and expressed his desire to develop a plan which would encourage individuals to walk through Old Town. Advising that proposals have been requested from consultants for a market study in Old Town in order to properly determine the appropriate mix of restaurants, retail, etc., Redevelopment Director McLarney informed the Agency Members that the approval of the proposed resolution would be necessary in order for McDonald's and other businesses to open. Agency Member Comerchero echoed Agency Member Lindemans' concern of approving an Ordinance which may not accurately reflect the City's long-term goal. In an effort to address Agency Member Lindemans' concern, City Manager Bradley suggested that the proposed Ordinance be approved with the addition of a six-month sunset clause to which Agency Member Lindemans relayed his support. City Attorney Thorson noted that a public hearing was held with regard to this matter at the November 18, 1997, City Council meeting; that the matter was continued to the November 25, 1997, City Council meeting; and that because Agency Member Comerchero was present at the initial public hearing, he may vote on the matter. At this time, City Attorney Thorson read the Ordinance. MOTION: Agency Member Lindemans moved to approve Ordinance No. 97-21 for introduction and first reading with the addition of a six-month sunset clause. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exceotion of Agency Member Stone who abstained. DFPARTMFNTA! RFPORT None given. RF!3EVF! OPMFNT DIRECT{3R'S RFPORT Director McLarney briefly reviewed upcoming Christmas Holiday activities in Old Town; thanked everyone involved with providing these activities; and invited everyone to attend. In closing, Director McLarney extended, on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency staff, appreciation to retiring Mayor Birdsall for her years of dedicated service. EXFCUTIVF DIRFCTOR'S RFPORT Executive Director Bradley invited everyone to attend the upcoming Christmas Parade on December 4, 1997, as well as the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 1997. ARENCY MFMRFRS' REPORTS None given. R:\Minutes.RDA~ninutee.97\ 120997 3 ADJOURNMFNT At 8:27 P.M., the Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. i emans, Chairperson ATTEST: t Susan, W. Jones~-~MC ' ~ City Clerk/Ag.~y Secretary [SEAL] R:\Minutes. RDA\minutes.97\ 120997 4