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Home My WebLink About061097 RDA Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD JUNE 10, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:34 PM at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Chairperson Steven J. Ford presiding. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: Park Drive, Temecula, California. Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Ford None Also present were Executive Director Ronald E. Bradley, Agency General Counsel Peter Thorson and Agency Secretary June S. Greek. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSENT CALENDAR Agency Member Roberts requested Item 2 be removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Birdsall, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 3. The motion was unanimously carried. 1. Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of May 27, 1997. 3. Award of Professional Services Contract to Westcott and McGregor and Associates for Property Management of the Sherwood and Pujol AI;)artments 3.1 Award a Professional Services contract in the amount of $1,600 per month to Westcott and McGregor and Associates for property management, operation and maintenance of the Sherwood and Pujol Apartments. 3.2 Authorize RDA Chairperson to execute contract. Contract Amendment No. 3. Project No. PW95-07. Professional Services with Trans- Pacific Consultants, Inc, for the Design of Phase I and Phase II of the Western Bypass Corridor, Purchase Order 17136 Agency Member Stone stepped down due to a conflict of interest. Public Works Director Joseph Kicak presented the staff report. Agency Member Roberts expressed his displeasure at the City having to spend extra money because other agencies revise their rules. Chairperson Ford clarified the $17,000 for plan modification will be reduced from the contract amount if the property now under negotiation is acquired. It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Lindemans, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Ford NOES: I AGENCY MEMBERS: Roberts ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Stone AGENCY BUSINESS 4. FY 1997/98 Economic Development Strategic Plan Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report. Alice Sullivan and Melody Brunsting, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, explained the activities and services provided to the City. Tom Eidem, Executive Director, Temecula Valley Economic Development Corporation, gave an overview of EDC. Bob Kirkpatrick, President of EDC, discussed EDC's accomplishments for FY 1996/97, upcoming challenges, EDC's successes, and the need for a change in philosophy. Bonnie Hanna, EDC, reported on the growth of the EDC and stated the request for an increase in funding over last year is to allow for the hiring of a part-time staff person. Jeff Comerchero, Board of Directors, Temecula Valley Film Council, reported on their activities. Agency Member Stone questioned why the EDC is requesting an increase over FY 1996/97 funding when it looks as though revenue, expenditures and number of members remain constant. Ms. Brunsting replied they are pursuing additional marketing efforts, plus the hiring of an additional part-time person; and if they did not receive the total allocation, they would probably cut the visitor centers, which are very time- consuming. It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Birdsall, to approve the Chamber of Commerce request for $112,045. The motion was passed unanimously. It was moved by Agency Member Birdsall, seconded by Agency Member Lindemans, to approve the funding requested by the Temecula Valley Film Council. The motion was passed unanimously. Agency Member Roberts abstained from discussion and voting regarding the funding request of the Economic Development Corporation due to a conflict of interest. Agency Member Stone expressed concern over the declining membership of the EDC. Mr. Kirkpatrick replied their goal is to run the EDC like a for-profit company and previously there were members who bartered services for dues; some business organizations not located in Temecula did not renew; however 11 new members joined. Agency Member Stone suggested a close working relationship between EDC and the City's new Economic Development Specialist, with oral quarterly presentations detailing the benefits being provided. Chairperson Ford suggested EDC's Goal//1 should reflect going after higher paying jobs to allow residents to work in Temecula; and for Goal #3, increase the percentage for reducing the number of residential commuters; i.e., set the goal at 5%. It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Chairperson Ford, to approve staff's recommendation plus require verbal quarterly reports to be made to the City Council by the EDC and increase the percentages of Goals I and 3. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Stone, Ford NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSTAINS: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Roberts It was moved by Agency Member Lindemans, seconded by Agency Member Birdsall, to approve the FY 1997/98 Marketing Plan. The motion was unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Bradley announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Winchester and Nicholas Roads would be Wednesday, June 18, 1997, 10:00 AM, and at 11:00 AM, for the Winchester Bridge. He mentioned the widening project for the Rancho California Interchange will begin in August 1997; and a September start for Hwy 79S is planned. AGENCY MEMBER'S REPORTS None given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Agency Member Roberts, seconded by A/gency Member Lindemans, to adjourn at 9:54 PM to a meeting on June 24, 1997, 7:00 PM, C~y Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was un~n'mously carried. ATTEST: Jun S.e(~,~eek, CMC, City Clerk/ Agency Secretary