HomeMy WebLinkAbout040715 Economic Development Committee Action MinutesACTION MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
GREAT OAK CONFERENCE ROOM
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
4:00 PM
ROLL CALL: Mayor Jeff Comerchero
Council Member Maryann Edwards
Aaron Adams, City Manager
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Butler, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Hawkins, Community Services Director
Jennifer Hennessy, Finance Director
Christine Damko, Economic Development Analyst
Cheryl Kitzerow, Economic Development Analyst
Dawn Adamiak, Recreation Supervisor
Gail Zigler, Senior Recreation Supervisor
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Review of Economic Development Sponsorship Applications for FY 2014-2015:
Reviewed and discussed applications and recommended approval of Sponsorship
requests (see Sponsorship Chart attached). Mayor Comerchero abstained and left
the room for the Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association. City Manager Aaron
Adams left the room when discussing the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitor's
Bureau.
EDC Membership – Staff recommended supporting the Membership for FY 2015-
16 for consideration with the EDC focus on Foreign Affairs.
Komen Race for the Cure – Committee supported in-kind support costs valued at
$18,828.00, but did not support $22,500 cash payment, advising funds should be
kept local in Temecula.
There are a few new events that are asking for in-kind support costs/in-kind
marketing only:
Tough Mudder SoCal –Will be the 5th Tough Mudder event held at Vail Lake
Resort in Temecula. The event is a 1-12 mile muddy, military stile obstacle
course challenge which promotes courage, personal accomplishment,
teamwork, and fun. They are asking for $10,000 for operational support and in-
kind marketing. Staff recommended no City support, committee agreed.
Salute to Heroes Charity Cycle and Glow Fest– Veterans Supplemental
Support Network with its partnering members from Jax's Bikes, the Bike Shop
and many of its community partners will host the second annual Salute to
Heroes Bike Shop. The event features a 15, 30 and 60 mile course. The Event
is planned at Town Square Park and end in the parking lot of Stampede. They
are asking for $2,500 to help with event cost plus an in-kind waiver of city fees,
use of Town Square, Conference Center and street closures. Staff
recommended no City support, Committee agreed.
Old Town Temecula Grand Prix and Health Fair — The event will feature an
Old Town Temecula Grand Prix(Cycling Criterium/Bike Race associated with the
National Criterium Circuit of USA Cycling) and a Learn to Live to 100 Health Fair.
They are requesting to waive Venue Permit Fees, provide in -services of Police
and Fire, Public Works (e.g. Directional signs, Course Construction, Crow
Control fencing) and marketing. Staff recommends no City Support, Committee
agreed.
2. Rod Run Update: Committee recommended the City continue to put on the FY
2015-16 event.
ADJOURNMENT: This Meeting was Adjourned
Date
at 5:40
Aaron Adams
City Manager