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Home My WebLink About042401 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 24, 2001 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redeve!opment Agency was called to order at 8:17 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBER: None Also present were Executive Director Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS No input. At this time, the City Council meeting was reconvened. CONSENT CALENDAR Formation of Joint Exercise of Powers Authority; Approval of Deposit/Reimbursement Aqreement RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 01-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA 1.2 That the Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 01-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE CITY OF TEMECULA 1.3 That the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency execute the joint exercise of powers agreement creating the Temecula Public Financing Authority. R:\Minutes.rda\042401 1 In response to Agency Member Naggar, Executive Director Nelson advised that it was the subcommittee's, as well as the developer's, recommendation that this matter be continued off calendar until the final parameters of the Roripaugh Ranch project could be discussed by the City Council. For Agency Member Stone, City Attorney Thorson noted that the Agency may recess and discuss this matter after consideration of City Council Business Item No. 15 (Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan Processing Schedule). MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to recess the Agency meeting and discuss Agency Item No. 1 after consideration of City Council Business Item No. 15. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 9:06 P.M., the City Council meeting was recessed and the Redevelopment Agency considered Item No. 2. 2 Old Town Community Theater Schematic Desicln and Master Site Plan RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Old Town Community Theater Schematic Design and Master Site Plan; 2.2 Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; 2.3 Provide direction to proceed with design development and construction drawings. Agency Member Stone abstained with regard to this item. Director of Housing and Redevelopment Meyer presented the staff report (of record) and introduced the architects, Mr. Ynez and Mr. Fisher, who, in turn, proceeded, by way of overheads/computerized rendering, with a detailed overview of the site planning concept, elevations, etc., commenting on the following: · First level will accommodate 300 seats · Second level will have box seats · Support spaces · Exterior appearance In response to Agency Member Naggar, it was noted by the architects that although some items could be phased, any phasing would impact the operation of the theater, commenting on the following: · Dressing rooms · Orchestra pit · Shop - could be phased but would result in building sets off-site and then shipping them to the theater which would result in shipping costs · Dance studio For Agency Member Pratt, Executive Director Nelson advised that the initially projected budget amount of $2.5 million for the theater did not include the overall cost, noting that the project amount was seed money; that the budget did not double as a result of the design; and that the R:\Min utes.rda\042401 2 initial budget amount did not encompass an architect, parameters, etc. Mr. Nelson advised that the Agency is being requested to approve the Master Plan but not make any funding decisions at this time. Mr. Pratt suggested that this information with regard to reasoning of the increased budget amount be disseminated to the public. Director of Housing and Redevelopment Meyer noted that the Community Theater will be consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan, with the Old Town market analysis, with the City's Cultural Arts Master Plan, and that this project would be a significant contribution to Old Town as well as the entire community. Mr. Bob Burns, 30112 Santiago Road, spoke in support of the Community Theater. Mr. Harry Clark, 41965 Mesa Verdugo, commented on the economic development benefits this theater would have for Old Town as well as the cultural development. Ms. Patti Drew, 45680 Muirfield, thanked the City Council for its commitment and continued support of the cultural and performing arts. Mr. Dan Stephenson, 27740 Jefferson Avenue, commented on the efforts that have been put forth as it relates to the community theater, advising that the community has committed to raise $1 million toward it; and, as well, extended his appreciation of the City Council's support to proceed with this project. Mr. Ed Dool, Temecula Stage Stop, relayed his support of the Community Theater. Mr. Ray Baxter, 31130 South General Kearny Road, spoke in support of the Community Theater, stating that such a facility would provide local talent a place to perform. Ms. Julie Pitruzzello, 32281 Corte Santa Catalina, thanked the City Council for its continued support and noted that, in her opinion, the proposed theater design is not frivolous but does include all needed amenities. Commenting on his desire to ensure the proposed facility would be relevant to the community/organizations/performing artists utilizing it, Agency Member Comerchero relayed his support of the project. Although he supports the project, Agency Member Naggar expressed concern, in light of the budgeted amount, as to when this facility would actually be constructed. For Mr. Naggar, Executive Director Nelson advised that funds are available (primarily RDA funding) for this facility but that the City Council would need to prioritize this project in relation to all other City Capital Improvement projects. Mr. Nelson advised that the Agency is being requested to determine, this evening, whether or not the proposed facility is what is needed for the City; after the Council's determination, staff would further review the project and would provide a more definitive funding source at the upcoming CIP Workshop. In response to Agency Member Naggar, it was noted by the architects that the plans for the Community Theater could be drawn with deductive and/or add alternate. Mr. Naggar noted that he would not want road improvements to suffer as a result of this project. For Agency Member Naggar, Agency Member Comerchero noted that funding sources for this project would be reviewed during two budget cycles of the CIP, noting that not all funding would be required during this budget cycle. R:\Minutes.rda\042401 3 MOTION: Agency Member Naggar moved to approve the Old Town Community Theater Schematic Design and Master Site Plan along with the budget as identified; that staff review this project in relation to other CIP projects and make a recommendation at the CIP Workshop; to approve staff's recommendation with regard to 2.2 and 2.3. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Stone who abstained. At 11:06 P.M., the Redevelopment Agency reconvened in a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss Item No. 1. Formation of Joint Exercise of Powers Authority; Approval of Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement (as per page one) City Attorney Thorson provided clarification with regard to the recommendations after which the following motions were offered: MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to approve staff recommendation 1.1. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to approve staff recommendation 1.2. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Mayor and President Comerchero signed the necessary agreements. MOTION: Agency Member Stone moved to approve staff recommendation 1.3. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, the City Council meeting was recessed. DEPARTMENTAL L REPORT No additional comments. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Nelson thanked the Redevelopment Agency for its support. AGENCY MEMBERS'REPORTS No comment. R:\Minutes.rda\042401 4 ADJOURNMENT At 11:09 P.M., the Temecu[a Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Ron Roberts, Chairman ATTEST: Susan Wt'3ones,~CM_C [SEAL] R:\Minutes.rda\042401 5