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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091295 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:20 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. Chairperson Ronald J. Parks presiding. PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Parks ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None Also present were Executive Director Ronald E. Bradley, General Counsel Peter Thorson and City Clerk June S. Greek. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSENT CALENDAR Agency Member Stone registered an abstention on Item No. 2. Agency Member Roberts registered a "no" vote on Item No. 2, due to the selection process. It was moved by Director Birdsall, seconded by Director Lindemans to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 with Agency Member Stone abstaining on Item No. 2 and Agency Member Roberts voting "no" on Item No. 2. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Parks None None Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of August 8, 1995. 1.2 Approve the minutes of August 22, 1995. Minutes.rda\091295 1 Professional Services with Albert A. Webb Associates for Desien of the Sixth Street Parkine Area 2.1 Award a Professional Services Contract of $53,695.00to Albert A. Webb Associates (Webb) to provide design services for the Sixth Street Parking Project. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Parks NOES: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Roberts ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Stone AGENCY BUSINESS Agency Member Stone stated he would abstain on Items 3, 4 and 5, due to a conflict of interest. Appropriation and Authorization to Release Funds for Old Town Specific Plan Billboard Sien Lease Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Lindemarts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 3.1 Appropriate $15,000 to Redevelopment Agency Account No. 280-199-999- 5264, and authorize payment to the Old Town Temecula Mainstreet Association for the Old Town Specific Plan Billboard Sign Lease. The motion was unanimously carried with Agency Member Stone abstaining. 4 Design of Western Style Logo for Old Town Agency Member Birdsall stated she would abstain on this item. Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Agency Member Lindemans suggested this be opened up to the community for a design contest, with a prize offered. Minutes.rda\091295 2 It was moved by Agency member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Roberts to select the logo through the implementation of a design contest. It was further moved to appoint Agency members Lindemarts and Roberts to serve on the Logo Section Committee and approved staff recommendation 4.3 as follows: 4.3 Authorize and Appropriate $1,500 from the Redevelopment Fund Balance for the Western Style Logo for Old Town. The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lindemarts, Roberts, Parks NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 2 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone Plannin(~ and BuildinQ Fee Reimbursement Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. City Attorney Peter Thorson ruled that this is a proper use of Redevelopment Agency Funds. It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 5.1 Appropriate ~30,000 from the Redevelopment Fund Balance for Planning and Building Fee Reimbursement for Structures on the Old Town Local Historic Register and participants in the Facade Improvement Rebate and Non- Conforming Sign Removal Programs. The motion was unanimously carried with Agency Member Stone abstaining. 6 City of Temecula Marketing Plan Agency Member Birdsall announced she would abstain on this item. Assistant Manager Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report and introduced Stew Zanville, Zanville Associates, to outline the marketing plan. Mr. Zanville outlined his background and stated the City has a tremendous opportunity to bring people to the community and make it easier for the EDC to bring business to the area. He stated he feels confident he understands the special needs of the City of Temecula and how to "get the word out." Minutes.rda\091295 3 Agency Member Lindemans asked if local firms were considered. Assistant City Manager McLarney answered that two Temecula firms were interviewed, however Zanville rated No. 1. She did state, however, that the balance of the budget (around half) will stay in the valley in the form of printing costs, packet design, etc. It was moved by Agency Member Stone, seconded by Agency Member Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 6.1 Approve the City's Marketing Plan: 6.2 Authorize the Executive Director and City Attorney to draft and execute a contract with Zanville Associates for tourism marketing services; 6.3 Appropriate $24,450 from RDA fund balance to Economic Development and $13,500 to RDA salaries. The motion was unanimously carried with Agency Member Birdsall abstaining. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT None given. AGENCY MEMBER'S REPORTS None given. The meeting was reconvened as a Joint City Council/Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Mayor Stone stated he would abstain on this item and turned the meeting over to Chairperson Ronald J. Parks. 7 Resolutions AuthorizinQ Formation of Two Joint Exercise of Powers Authorities with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula Executive Director Ronald E. Bradley presented the staff report and introduced Paul Thimmig, Bond Counsel, John McCallister of the Investment Firm and Marilyn Whisenand, RDA Director, who are available to answer any questions the Council/Redevelopment Agency may have. Agency Member Lindemans stated he understands the need for one joint powers authority, but feels that the Western Bypass Corridor is needed by the entire City and not just Mr. Buffman, Executive Director Ronald E. Bradley reported the City has already started to work on the design of the Western Bypass Corridor and is now required to go through a certain set of steps as outlined by the state code. He explained that Mr. Buffman Minutes.rda\091295 4 needs to move quickly than the state code allows and the City has not been willing to guarantee bonds on his behalf. It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Linderoans to approve staff recommendation as follows: 7.1 7.2 7.3 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 95-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF TWO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITIES WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA That the Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 95-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF TWO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AUTHORITIES WITH THE CITY OF TEMECULA That the City Council authorize the execution of a Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement by and between the City of Temecula on behalf of the Old TownANestside Community Facilities District Financing Authority/Community Facilities District No. 1, and T.Z.B.G. for the reimbursement of costs in connection with the issuance of bonds. The motion was unanimously carried with Agency Member Stone abstaining. ADJOURNMENT OF TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING It was moved by Agency Member Roberts, seconded by Agency Member Stone to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:10 PM to a meeting on September 26, 1995, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Chairperson ATTEST: J u~Greek, C-~y Cler k/~~gency Secretary Mi nutes.rda\091295 5