HomeMy WebLinkAbout061099 CC/CSD/RDA Jnt. Workshop Minutes MINUTES OF A JOINT TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL,
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKSHOP
MEETING
JUNE 10, 1999
A joint meeting of the Temecula City Coundl, Community Services District, and
Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:09 P.M. in the City Council Chambers,
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Ford presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmembers:
Comerchero, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone*,
and Ford.
Absent: Councilmember. None.
* - Councilman Stone arrived to the meeting at 6:35 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT/AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY REPORTS
No comments.
COUNCIL/DISTRICT/AGENCY BUSINESS
Review of the Proposed FY 2000-04 Capital Improvement ProQram
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
Review and discuss the proposed FY 2000-04 Capital Improvement
(CIP) and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
Because Mayor Pro Tem Stone is the owner of two parcels of property in the Old Town
area, City Attorney Thorson advised that Mr. Stone must abstain with regard to
Redevelopment projects located in the Old Town area.
Living in the Meadowview area, Councilman Roberts advised that he would be
abstaining with regard to any issues relating to Meadowview. City Attorney Thorson
concurred with Mr. Roberts' comment.
City Attorney Thorson also noted that Mayor Ford should abstain with regard to any
issues relating to Pala Road.
At this time, Acting City Manager Nelson proceeded with a detailed overview (as per
handout material), referencing projects completed FY 1998-99 as well as projects
proposed for FY 2000-04. Mr. Nelson noted that the associated Commissions have
reviewed the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and that those comments have been
reflected in the handout material. Proceeding with the overview, Mr. Nelson advised that
the CIP projects were divided into three categories: projects under construction, projects
under design with construction funding, and projects under design without construction
Advising that 100 projects have been proposed for the five-year CIP at a total project
cost of more than $267 million, Finance Director Roberts noted that approximately $159
million of the toil project cost has unspecified funding, which represents approximately
59%; that of the approximately $109 million funded projects, Circulation projects
represent the largest percentge at 73%, followed by Redevelopment projects at 12%,
Park projects at 9%, and Infrastructure projects at 6%. Ms. Roberrs advised that
identified revenue sources are estimated and based on known available funding
sources; that Special Assessment District Revenue represents the largest source of
funding at 34%; that Development Impact Fee (DIF) represents the second largest
revenue funding source at 21%; and that other funding sources include Federal/Site
grants, County Measure A funds, RDA tx increment, and City Capital Reserve.
Finance Director Roberrs noted that it would be the City's goal to identify 100% of the
necessary funding for the first two years of the five-year plan and that each year new
funding sources are identified and revenue estimates are revised which will then allow
funding for previously unfunded projects. In closing, Ms. Roberts advised that the first
two years of the five-year plan are balanced with available funding of over $56 million in
project costs.
At this time, Public Works Director Hughes discussed the Circulation projects currently
under construction, projects under design with construction funding and projects under
design without construction funding and bdefly referenced the Public. J'i'reffic Safety
Commission's input with regard to the CIP.
Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer reviewed the Redevelopment projects
currently under construction and projects under design with construction funding.
Acting City Manager Nelson commended the Finance Department on a job well with
regard to the preparation of the CIP.
Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, requested that the Council consider the funding of a
second rescue squad.
Having reviewed the proposed Capitl Improvement Program (CIP), Councilman
Lindemans noted that, to his understanding, there is approximately $6.5 million available
funding. In light of the available funding, Mr. Lindemans encouraged the City Council to
consider the construction of a Big League Dreams Sports Park, which would cost
approximately that amount. Not only would such a park accommodate the City's
recreational needs, Mr. Lindemans advised that it would provide a profit to the City,
which could then' be utilized for other parks. Considering the necessary funding for such
a park, Mr. Lindemans, as well, suggested foregoing the funding of the Chaparral High
School swimming pool.
In response to Councilmen Roberts and Comerchero, Councilman Lindemans advised
that the proposed park would provide the services of a full bar and that although
admission would charged, this charge would then be reimbursable through the
concession stnd.
Councilman Roberts relayed his desire to repdoritize the Pala Road Improvements -
Phase II - from a Pdority II to a Priodty I. It was the consensus of the City Council with
the exception of Mayor Ford, who abstained, to repdodtize this project to Pdodty I.
With regard to Pala Road Improvements, discussion ensued with regard to construction
funding assistance from Pechanga as well as a possible reimbursement agreement as it
relates to the Wolfe Creek Homes. Public Works Director Hughes noted that although
the project wig be designed as a six-lane project, it may initially be constructed as a four-
lane project.
With regard to La Paz Street widening from Ynez Road to 79 South, Councilman
Roberrs suggested that this project be repdodtized to Pdodty III to coordinate its
completion with the Ynez Road widening from Rancho Vista Road to La Paz Street
project. It was the consensus of the City Council to repfiodtize this project to Pdodty III.
In light of the upcoming opening of the Mall and considering the funds necessary for the
Muraleta Creek Bridge Crossing north of Winchester Road ($5.3 million), Mayor Pro Tern
Stone suggested that an interim crossing be explored. Public Works Director Hughes
advised that staff is in the process of identifying a probable location and is exploring the
possibility of an interim solution.
Acting City Manager Nelson relayed staffs efforts to work with the City of Murrieta as it
relates to regional improvements but reiterated the importance of time and noted that an
alternate plan will be explored by staff.
With regard to the Date Street or Cherry Street Overpass/Interchange, Public Works
Director Hughes, for Mayor Ford, advised that because the location of the fight-of-way is
unknown at this point in time, the funds necessary for the acquisition were not included
in the total amount. Mayor Ford encouraged the City Council to aggressively pursue
this acquisition.
Mayor Ford also commented on the need to obtain the necessary fight-of-way for the
1-15/79 South Ultimate Interchange. Public Works Director Hughes provided an update
with regard to this project, advising that discussions are being pursued with Caltrans;
that the consultant has forwarded an amendment to the-original work; that this
amendment will be forward to the City Council for approval; and that until the project
report is adopted by Caltrans, the fight-of-way needs cannot be determined by staff. As
to the funding of this project, it was noted that alternative funding for Murdeta Creek
Bridge crossing north of Winchester Road ($5.3) could be pursued and that the $5.3
million be redesignated for the I-15/79 South Interchange project. Finance Director
Roberts advised that a major portion of the $ 5.3 million came from Capital Reserves
and a portion from Park Funding available fund balance.
Coundlman Lindemans reiterated his desire to develop a Big League Dreams Sports
Park, which would provide City revenue and requested that another CIP Workshop be
scheduled at which time staff could provide to the Coundlmembers a list of available
funding.
Having been absent from the June 22, 1999, City Council meeting, Councilman Roberts
relayed his dismay with the Council's action to deny the James L. Day Middle School
Lighting. Addressing Councilman Roberts' concern, Mayor Pro Tem Stone requested
that this matter be readdressed at the next CIP Workshop and that opinions be received
from the Meadowview and Rodpaugh Homeowners Assodations.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
It was requested that a list of available funding be provided at the June 29, 1999, CIP
Workshop, at which time, a full presentation be made with regard to Big League Dream
Sports Park.
PARKS PROJECTS
It was requested that a list of available funding be provided at the June 29, 1999, CIP
Workshop, at which time, a full presentation be made with regard to Big League Dream
Sports Park.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Coundlman Undemans noted his Opposition to the First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Of the $300,000 designated for the fac,,ade program in the Operating Budget,
Councilman Comerchero suggested that $150,000 of those funds be reallocated to the
CIP Budget toward the already earmarked $418,800 for the Mercantile Building
improvements, noting that the then total would be suffident to construct a 6,000 square
foot children's museum at this location. By reallocating these funds, Mr. Comemhero
advised that this would free up $3.3 million previously designated in the Infrastructure
projects for a children's museum and requested that the $3.3 million be redesignated
and redefined.
Councilman Lindemans relayed his desire to construct a theatre in Old Town as well as
a senior housing units. It was the consensus of the City Council that senior housing
units be explored within or around Old Town.
For Councilman Comerchero, Finance Director Roberts provided clarification with regard
to Intamal Service Funds for insurance, vehicles, fadlities, and information systems.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:59 P.M., Mayor Ford formally adjourned the City Council Work Tuesday,
June 22, 1999, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Busines Ddve,
Temecula California.
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan N Jon CMC
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