HomeMy WebLinkAbout112895 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 28, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at
8:23 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula,
California. Chairperson Ronald J. Parks presiding.
PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS:
Birdsall, Lindemarts, 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
Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, spoke in opposition to the manner Redevelopment Funds
are being used in Temecula.
City Attorney Thorson responded that the Temecula Redevelopment Agency has always
complied with all State and Federal laws with regard to redevelopment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Birdsall to
approve Consent Calendar Item Numbers 1 and 2 with Agency Member Stone abstaining.
AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Linderoans, Roberts, Parks
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Stone
Minutes
1.1 Approve the minutes of November 14, 1995.
Revision to the Facade Improvement Rebate Program
2.1 Approve the revision to the Facade Improvement Rebate Program.
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PUBLIC HEARING
3 Professional Hospital Supply Owner Participation Aareement
Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report requesting
this item be continued.
Chairperson Parks opened the public hearing at 8:23 PM.
It was moved by Agency Member Lindemarts, seconded by Agency Member Birdsall
to continue the public hearing to the meeting of December 12, 1995. The motion
was unanimously carried.
AGENCY BUSINESS
4. Consideration of RDA Commercial Rehabilitation Small Business Loan
Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report.
Agency Member Stone asked what collateral is being used on this loan. Ms.
McLarney answered existing equipment and all new equipment.
Donna Cochran, 41915 Motor Center Parkway, Manager of Health Zone, asked for
approval of loan.
Dr. Cecil Barton, P.O. Box 890485, spoke in support of the loan stating this type of
service is needed in the area.
Roberta Maso, 43537 Ridge Park Drive, stated she is the accountant that prepared
financial statements and is available for any questions.
Dr. Scott Hewlett, 42145 Lyndie Lane, Ste 132, spoke in support of Health Zone
proposal, stating there is a need for this service in the community.
Agency Member Stone stated he will not support this loan without a co-signer,
since the collateral is based on fixtures which the City could not expect to recover
its money on.
Agency Member Lindemans stated he disagrees with the small business loan policy
and believes loans should only be for tenant improvements and moving expenses.
Agency Member Birdsall stated she is in favor of this loan since the applicants have
complied with all existing guidelines.
Agency Member Roberts stated he is in support of the loan since the applicant has
gone completely through the process and met all criteria.
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Chairperson Parks stated that this company has a five year track record and has
complied with all loan criteria, and for that reason he will support staff's
recommendation.
It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Roberts to
approve staff recommendation as follows:
4.1
Consider approval of an RDA small business loan to the Health Zone
(natural/health food store) to be located at the Temecula Plaza, Ynez and
Solana Way.
AYES:
3 AGENCY MEMBERS:
Birdsall, Parks, Roberts
NOES: 1
AGENCY MEMBERS: Stone
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lindemarts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Bradley stated that based on previous discussion and the fact that no
other small business loan applications are pending, if the Agency wishes to review the loan
criteria, staff should be directed to bring this policy back and to suspend acceptance of any
new applications until a review is complete. Agency consensus was received to review
the loan criteria.
AGENCY MEMBER'S REPORTS
Agency Member Birdsall suggested doing a comparison of small business loan procedures
of other cities.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Lindemans to
adjourn at 8:55 PM to a meeting on December 12, 1995, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation
Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously
carried.
Ronald J. Parks, Chairperson
ATTEST: ~
Jun~---------------~Greek, CMC, City Clerk/
Agency Secretary
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