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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 [SEAL]