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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012798 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 27, 1998 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:48 P.M., at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula California. Chairperson Ford presiding. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Ford, Roberrs, Stone, and Lindemans. 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: None. Also present were Executive Director Bradley, City Attorney Thorson, and Acting City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. At this time, the following item was discussed in joint session with the City Council with Mayor Roberts presiding. 1. Generic Manufacturing Owner Participation Agreement 1.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND GENERIC MANUFACTURING, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 1.2 That the Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 98-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND GENERIC MANUFACTURING, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Minutes. RDA/012898 1 Temecula Redevelopment Agency 012798 Redevelopment Director McLamey provided the staff report (as per agenda material); referenced a correction with regard to the "Owner Participation Agreement" on page 3, advising that the City Attorney has recommended that Section (d) be stricken; and clarified that this corporation will be reimbursed $10,000 for relocation expenses, after the proposed 31 employee positions have been provided and have been verified. There being no public input, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing and the following motion was offered: MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to concur with the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Mayor Roberts recessed the City Council meeting. Chairman Lindemans presiding. A.qency Business 2. Acquisition of Property for Affordable Housing 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 98-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA OBJECTING TO PUBLIC SALE OF CERTAIN TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, OFFERING TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES Agency Member Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer reviewed the staff report (of record), assuring Agency Member Comerchero that by approving this item, the Agency would not be initiating any action to foreclose or to force an individual out of his/her home. Mr. Meyer advised that by approving this item, the Agency would be assuring its ability to purchase the property should the owner not redeem the property, and that the property would then be utilized for affordable housing. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who abstained. 3. Consideration of Funding for a Mural at Sixth Street Parking Lot 3.1 Consider granting $5,000 to fund a mural at the Sixth Street Parking Lot. Agency Member Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Minutes. R DA/012898 2 Temecula Redevelopment Agency 012798 Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), advising that the completion of a mural for the entire rear elevation of the Circle K building would cost approximately $20,000. For the benefit of the Agency Members and the audience members, a rough sketch of the proposed drawing was shown by way of the overhead projector. Commenting on the intricacies of Phase 2, Chairman Ijndemans advised that this phase will include the train and locomotive and that Phase 3 will be compdsed of a town scene depicting individuals such as Sam Hicks. Because the City does not own the building on which these murals are being painted, City Attomey Thorson, in response to Agency Member Comerchero, advised that approval of this proposal could be subject to the City obtaining owner verification and a deed restriction prohibiting the removal of the mural. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to grant $21,250 for the funding of the mural at the Sixth Street Parking Lot. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford. Prior to voice vote, additional discussion ensued. Because he had opposed the funding approval for Phase 1, Agency Member Roberts advised that he would, as well, oppose the proposed funding. Although if the request were approved, Agency Member Roberrs requested that the authenticity of the objects painted be propedy depicted and that anti-graffiti spray be placed on the completed mural. With regard to authenticity, Agency Member Ford noted that the existing mural (Phase 1 ) accurately depicts the City of Temecula. Although he initially opposed the funding for Phase 1, Agency Member Roberts, having seen the finished product of Phase 1, relayed his support of the mural and, in response to Chairman Lindemans, advised that he would support the previously made motion. At this time, voice vote of the previously made motion reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who abstained. 4. Consideration of Sponsorships ReQuests 4.1 Agency members consider the sponsorship requests for a. Temecula Rod Run - $10,000 b. Great Temecula Tractor Race - $10,000 c. Frontier Days Rodeo - $10,000 d. Temecula Valley Balloon &Wine Festival - $25,000 Because of conflict of interest issues, each sponsorship request was separately considered, noting that Agency Member Roberts was unable to participate in the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival discussion and that Agency Member Stone was unable to participate in the Temecula Rod Run discussion. Minutes. R DA/012898 3 Temecula Redevelopment Agency 012798 Redevelopment Director McLarney reviewed the staff report (of record) with regard to the Great Temecula Tractor Race and the Frontier Days Rodeo. MOTION: Agency Member Roberts moved to approve the sponsorship requests for the Great Temecula Tractor Race and Frontier Days Rodeo. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Redevelopment Director McLamey presented the staff report (of record) with regard to the Temecula Rod Run. Agency Member Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. MOTION: Agency Member Roberts moved to approve the sponsorship request for the Temecula Rod Run. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who abstained. At this time, Redevelopment Director McLarney presented the staff report (of record) with regard to the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, advising that the organization is requesting a $15,000 increase in sponsorship over last years $10,000 approved sponsorship. Agency Member Roberts advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Ms. Diana Stead, 31455 Avenida Del Reposo, Chairwoman of the 1998 Festival, and Mr. Steve Art, Vice Chairman of the Festival, introduced Board Members of the Festival in attendance of the meeting; thanked the City Council for its continued support over the past 15 years; and proceeded with a detailed overview of the changes in programs which have resulted in the needed increase in sponsorship; and highlighted the long-term/short-term benefits this Festival has provided to the City of Temecula. Relaying appreciation for the work associated with this Festival and the benefits this Festival has presented to the City, Agency Member Comerchero questioned whether the additionally requested $15,000 would be warranted. In response to Agency Member Comerchem, Ms. Stead advised that the operating statement for 1997 reflected a $11,500 loss because the organization opted to first pay its volunteers/volunteer groups in the amount of $20,346. Recognizing the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival as an important identity to the City of Temecula, Agency Member Stone noted that although the requested increase in sponsorship is significant, the Festival has tremendously grown in size and, therefore, relayed his support of the requested sponsorship. Being involved with some other similar activities/organizations which, as well, draw a tremendous amount of people to the City and which market and promote the City in a similar fashion, Agency Member Ford noted that these other events, held within the City of Temecula, are charged a fee for ancillary costs relative to police and police safety. Although not implying that the Festival has skirted the issue of safety and security, Agency Member Ford noted that the organization hires the Shedff's Department for the event, noting that a majodty of those attending the Festival must travel through the City of Temecula, utilize its highways, its restaurants, its shops, and its hotels. Although such utilization would be viewed as a benefit to the City, Mr. Ford noted that such usage has an impact on the City's services which, in turn, requires the City to expend additional monies to fund these Minutes. RDAJ012898 4 Temecula Redevelopment Agency 01 ;~7~8 additionally needed services. In light of his comments, Agency Member Ford relayed his willingness to increase the sponsorship to $15,000 for the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival and suggested that some of the ancillary costs, associated with police and police safety, charged to the other organizations be alleviated. Relaying his difficulty with possibly having to deny a $5,000 grant request for the Rape Crisis Center because of budgetary reasons, Chairman Lindemans relayed his difficulty with justifying the Festival's $25,000 request. In response to Agency Member Stone, Ms. Stead advised that the Festival over the past two years has approximately donated $50,000 to the community. In response to Mr. Stone, Redevelopment Director McLarney clarified that the proposed requests will be funded through the Redevelopment Agency fund balance. In an effort to mitigate increased costs associated with the Festival, Agency Member Comerchero relayed his concurrence to increasing the sponsorship to $15,000. In light of the City's already sponsored programs, Mr. Comerchero questioned the purpose of donating an additional $10,000 to the organization so that the organization may then contribute this amount back to the community. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to grant a $15,000 sponsorship to the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. This motion died for the lack of a second. Advising that he would second the motion subject to the Agency expending a similar amount to the Temecula Rod Run and the Great Temecula Tractor Race in order to alleviate costs associated with Police and Fire services. Agency Member Comerchero relayed his unwillingness to accept Agency Member Ford's recommendation, noting that if these organizations had a need for additional funds, they would have requested them. MOTION: Agency Member Ford moved to approve the increased $15,000 sponsorship to the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival and that a $5,000 padty amount, in order to cover police and fire service costs, be granted to the Temecula Rod Run and the Great Temecula Tractor Race in addition to the requested $10,000. This motion died for the lack of a second. Following some additional discussion, Agency Member Comerchero reiterated his previously made motion: MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to grant a $15,000 sponsorship to the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Stone and voice vote unanimous approval with the excel~tion of Agency Member Roberts who abstained. MOTION: Agency Member Ford moved to approve and grant an additional $5,000 padty amount to the Temecula Rod Run. This motion died for the lack of a second. MOTION: Agency Member Ford moved to approve and grant an additional $5,000 padty amount to the Great Temecula Tractor Race. This motion died for the lack of a second. Minutes. R DAJ012898 5 Temecula Redevelopment Agency 012798 Departmental Report A. Redevelopment Director McLamey referenced the report (as per agenda material), congratulating the Rancho West Apartments for being the first complex to receive its "Crime Free Multi-Housing Program" certification and as well commended the Neighborhood Policing Team for their efforts in this padicular area. Ms. McLamey referenced the "Temecula against Graffiti" program and the successful results of this program. In closing, Redevelopment Director McLarney commented on the success of the Super Bowl Festivities and thanked those Agency Members who participated in judging the Chili Cook-off. Redevelol~ment Director's Report No additional comments. Executive Director's Report None given. A.qency Members' Reports A. In response to a recent editorial commenting on the City's lack of marketing and, therefore, its loss of opportunity for the Super Bowl Festivities, Redevelopment Director McLamey, in response to Agency Member Ford, commented on the amount and the various types of advertising used to promote this festivity, noting that the City's hotels were sold out. Ms. McLarney advised that Mr. Woelke had contacted her; noted that his intent was not to criticize the City with regard to its advertising measures for the Super Bowl Festivities; and advised that he had suggested that a similar event be planned for the Rose Bowl. With the Agency Members' approval, Ms. McLarney advised that Mr. Walkey's suggestion could be explored. Adiournment At 8:45 P.M., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 10, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: ~~ls~,,C~airperson Minutes. R DA/012898 6