Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No.SA1CMINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1993 a ttraarrttaarr:t aaarartstaarrtrrtat :taattrttrtratartttrraatrtrtta FALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 8:07 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: ALONGI, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBI, ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Molendyk, Assistant Executive Director Rogers, Legal Counsel Harper, Administrative services Director Boone, City Planner Christen, Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecca, Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh, Special Projects Coordinator Wood, City Treasurer Pape and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS A request was received to address Item No. 8 of this agenda and deferred to that time. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No. 3 MOVED TOY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. Joint Work Session - Redevelopment Agency /City Council - January 19, 1993. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - January 26, 1993. 2. Ratified Warrant List of January 29, 1993. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Lake Aeration - Temporary Use Permit. Boardmember Alongi requested clarification of this permit and the term stated of five years; and questioned whether there is a time limit to apply. He advised that LEMA had discussed pulling funds away from this project to address another issue. Boardmember Washburn inquired whether this matter was " discussion or action had actually been taken. ACS IC' PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9# 1993 Boardmember Alongi explained that the point was that with the agreement insurance is necessary and he is not sure the project will proceed at this time. He questioned the ability to be ready to proceed in two years. Executive Director Molendyk clarified that staff was proceeding on the direction to obtain the necessary permits; noting that this is a rather burdensome process. He stressed that efforts were made to meet the time line for consideration at the State level on March 16th. Boardmember Alongi explained that the reason this was discussed at LEMA was because a few dollars remain in the research portion of the budget and the money could be used for another necessary study. He further explained that with additional water in the lake the system is not as necessary at this time. He questioned the application time limit. Director of Special Projects Watenpaugh explained the permit with the State and the efforts to proceed with the underlying conditions of the 404 permit. He further explained that the discussion at LEMA, as he understood it, was whether it was possible to hold off on the purchase and implementation of the system. He also explained that there is no fee for the permit, but it would expire in five years. Boardmember Washburn addressed the discussions pertaining to the Salt Cedar Study suggesting that funds exist for this study without impacting the Aeration System. He indicated that he would not agree with this shift in funds. He stressed the need to comply with the 404 permit. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE ITS EXECUTION. BUSINESS ITEM 4. Designation of Redevelopment Agency Board Vice Chairman. BOARDMEMBER CHERVENY NOMINATED BOARDMEMBER ALONGI FOR VICE CHAIRMAN. BOARDMEMBER ALONGI DECLINED THE NOMINATION. CHAIRMAN WINKLER NOMINATED BOARDMEMBER CHERVENY FOR VICE CHAIRMAN. BOARDMEMBER CHERVENY DECLINED THE NOMINATION. BOARDMEMBER WASHBURN NOMINATED BOARDMEMBER DOMINGUEZ FOR VICE CHAIRMAN. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF BOARDMEMBER DOMINGUEZ AS VICE CHAIRMAN. 5. Rodriguez Loan - Silver Street - CR & R - Payment Schedule. Executive Director Molendyk explained this item in connection with the contract with CR & R. Boardmember Alongi inquired whether CR & R would still attempt to sell the property. David Fahrion, representing CR & R, indicated that they would still try to sell it, but stressed the difficulty with sales at this time. He commented that he had heard there might be an interest in this site for the animal shelter and indicated that they would be willing to negotiate this if appropriate. PAGE THREE - AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9s 1993 MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY CHERVENY TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED. Boardmember Cherveny commented that the performance of CR & R to date has been less than satisfactory, but this appears to be a step forward. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0 WITH WASHBURN ABSTAINING. 6. Notice of_COmvietion - Executive Director Molendyk explained that the Collier Avenue improvements contract was awarded to MBC Constructors on July 9, 1991, and construction began in August of 1991. He advised that the original contract was for $3,096,628 with 75 change orders which increased the contract by $622,459 because of bad soil encountered on site, $721,375 for changes requested by EVMWD and $122,052 for street lights and other alterations to make the total cost of the project $4,976,254. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR COLLIER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO NICHOLS ROAD AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE DOCUMENT. Boardmember Cherveny expressed surprise and concern in regard to the number of change orders for this project. She inquired whether the Agency had billed EVMWD for reimbursement. She expressed concern with the original bid amounts and the end cost for this project. Public Services Director Tecca advised that as soon as all of the outstanding bills are collected EVMWD will be billed for the reimbursements. Chairman Winkler inquired when the 12 -inch water line was proposed to be converted to a reclaimed waterline. Public Services Director Tecca explained that this line will be used for landscaping and at this time there is no reclaimed water available so potable water is being used. He further explained that when reclaimed water is available then EVMWD will reimburse the City $421,808. Boardmember Washburn explained that when the project went to bid the reclaimed water line was an unknown factor and EVMWD requested that one be installed later in the project and would not allow the project to proceed until the line was installed. Chairman Winkler commended staff for their hard work and effort on this project to make it possible for the Outlet Center to open. He commented on the wall that was required by Fish and Game for that area, and noted that there was no possibility for negotiation and he felt that staff did an excellent job. Boardmember Alongi questioned the completion of the ponds for the wildlife and asked if that was included in the $4,976,254. Public Services Director Tecca advised that it was handled as a separate project. Mr. Alongi then asked why street lights were not anticipated in the original plans. Public Services Director Tecca explained that in the original plans Edison was to install the street lights, and it was later decided to fi:�'_'��J s - -.. I': -Lit• iVQ, i � PAGE FOUR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9, 1993 provide the street lights through the project due to the high cost of Edison. He further explained that the capital cost was higher but reduced the annual operating cost by handling it as part of the project. Boardmember Alongi asked if anyone had done core testing to check the amount of moisture in the soil. Public Services Director Tecca explained that an extensive amount of testing was done, but when the "March Miracle" occurred it changed the entire project. Mr. Alongi asked if there was some way that the City could check with Fish and Game or Corp of Engineers to see what they might want done and include it in the original bid package. Mr. Tecca explained the permitting process and the difficulties experienced on this project. -- Executive Director Molendyk explained the process that the City must go through to provide wetlands. He further explained that Fish and Game will not do anything in advance because of what might be found while the project is underway. Mr. Molendyk explained that in working with Cal Trans there is no way to plan for some of the things that occur, Cal Trans will place conditions in the field. Boardmember Alongi questioned Change Order 020 - Temporary Traffic Control and asked why this was not anticipated. Mark Biloki, Construction Manager for Albert Webb Associates, explained that during the installation of a water line Cal Trans reconsidered the signed and approved plans and encroachment permit and directed the placement of temporary traffic control or the job would be closed down. Boardmember Alongi questioned Change Order 18 regarding hook up of a 6" sewer lateral. Mr. Biloki explained that the sewer was never intended to a part of this project and EVMWD required that this be done. There was further discussion in regard to associated costs for each project. Boardmember Alongi questioned Item 062 - Additional work on tie in to E/Z Products. Mr. Biloki explained that EVMWD required additional work in this area and it would be up to the City if they wished EVMWD to reimburse this money. Boardmember Alongi asked that the list of change orders found in the agenda item be more specific in regard to who ordered them and why the item was required. Public Services Director Tecca advised that he would provide that information. Boardmember Washburn suggested that Mr. Ballew be contacted because at the time he spent as the project coordinator and worked with EVMWD. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 7. Consideration of Sewer System for the Avenues and the Gunnerson /Riverside Area. Reauested by Boardmember Alonai. Boardmember Alongi commented that the Agency has set a program in place to assist in the installation of main sewer lines in the Amber Ridge Tract even though it is not in a Redevelopment Area and asked if Amber Ridge Tract will pay for the PAGE FIVE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 90 1993 installation of the sewer. Chairman Winkler explained that the funding for the main sewer line and the laterals will be guaranteed by the Redevelopment Agency, but the cost of hooking up from the lateral i o their the home and the $3,500 fee to EVMWD will have to be p Y Boardmember Alongi then requested that the Redevelopment Agency create the same program for the Avenues and the Gunnerson /Riverside Area as Amber Ridge has. He explained that the Avenues are experiencing the same type of problems, if especially on Nebraska and ShrierDrive. Amber Ridge fined that not the Redevelopment Agency can pay ber can address the in a Redevelopment Area then the Agency problems of these areas which are in a Redevelopment Area. Mr. Alongi stated that he felt that all areas should be opened up for sewer service that wish to have the service provided to them under the same conditions. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY WINKLER TO TABLE INDEFINITELY THE CONSIDERATION OF A SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE AVENUES AND THE GUNNERSON/ RIVERSIDE AREA AND DIRECT STAFF TO STUDY ALL NON- SEWERED AREAS IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND RETURN WITH A REPORT OF WHAT AREAS EXIST, WHAT AREAS NEED UP- GRADING AND SUGGESTED DIRECTION FOR THE FUTURE OF SEWERS IN THOSE AREAS. Boardmember Cherveny stated that the study done for Amber Ridge included the other areas. Boardmember Washburn explained that the reason he made his motion was because he felt that although the areas were included there was not a comprehensive enough explanation of those areas and that they needed to be addressed directly. Chairman Winkler explained that this should be addressed at budget time. He reviewed the projects and the accomplishments in the last seven years prior to the West End being addressed, noting that he has worked for a project in this area for seven years. Boardmember Alongi stated that it takes a long time to set up programs to address different problems, but once the program is set it is open to everyone. He explained that Amber Ridge was not a budgeted item and he felt that this was an appropriate time for this to be addressed as well. He further stated that Amber Ridge was not addressed at the time the tract was built and he felt that to table this item indefinitely was criminal, and felt that the Board should address this item by no later than the next meeting. He concurred that possibly a master plan of sewer should be developed, so that this could be addressed. He requested that this item be brought back on the 23rd of February. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS APPROVED WITH A VOTE OF 3 TO 2 WITH ALONGI AND CHERVENY CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES. S. Boardmember Cherveny yielded the floor to Phil Williams who . had requested to address this item. I ?� s.`' ^v. i fix/ PAGE SIX - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9. 1993 Phil Williams commented on the recent Special Meeting concerning Walmart and the petition presented at that time. He indicated that he currently has contacted and represents approximately businesses in the community who are concerned with Redevelopment Agency incentives being offered to Walmart. He noted that the response to Walmart varies with the level of competition to any particular business. He requested that the Board direct staff to work with the business owners to develop a program of assistance comparable to that offered to Walmart. Chairman Winkler indicated that staff is presently looking at a program and Walmart will be returning on February 23rd for consideration. He suggested that this item also be brought back on February 23rd. He commented that Mr. Williams had raised some valid points and they would be reviewed. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY CHERVENY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS. Mr. Williams requested a copy of the report presented for that meeting as soon as possible to talk with the business people. Mr. Winkler indicated that it would be available the Friday before the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON- AGENDZ FD ITEMS None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Molendyk commented on recent statements concerning the Outlet Center and read the following letter to City Manager Ron Molendyk from Kenny M. Smith, Vice President, West Coast Operations, McArthur /Glen Group: Dear Ron: I was a bit taken back and very surprised today by your line of questioning about the Outlet Center. Although I don't know whose comments prompted your questions. I am baffled as to how anyone who is at all familiar with our industry and the Lake Elsinore Center could suggest that the Center was doing anything other than tremendous business. The center had an excellent first year and a very strong holiday season. This center in particular has been in very high demand from it's conception. The first phase of the Lake Elsinore Center is the second largest first phase our company has ever built, and it was leased in record time. In fact it was so over subscribed with tenants wanting space that we fully leased the second phase before the first phase even opened. This allowed us to begin construction on the second phase just a few months after the opening of the first stores. That is the shortest time lapse between phases of any of our centers anywhere in the country. The center's success and popularity with the tenants has kept demand very high. So high in fact, that all of the Ar"E 104. ITEP ry0. •C PAGE SEVEN - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 91 1993 third phase stores are committed and we plan to begin construction on that phase as soon as the rainy season has passed. Again, another record for a third phase. This third phase will make Lake Elsinore Outlet Center the largest McArthur Glen Group Outlet Center in the country, all within less than a three year period. This will mean that even though the center in Lake Elsinore was the last to open, it has grown faster and surpassed the size of both of the other major outlet centers in Southern California, Barstow and Cabazon. So strong is this location, that we are currently working with your staff to expand the number of stores planned in this Center. As for any stores "closing ", I have checked to see if any stores have actually closed in Lake Elsinore. As I mentioned to you on the phone, our industry has had some manufacturing companies bought and sold and therefore have had some store consolidation. Indeed this happened to be the case with one store in the first phase of the center in Lake Elsinore. There has only been one store "close" in that center and that was the Crisa Store. Corning Revere Company who already had a store leased in the second phase, purchased the Crisa company and therefore wanted to consolidate that new product line into their larger outlet store in Phase two. Since we have plenty of demand to fill their space, and they did not wish to operate two separate stores in the same center, we allowed them to consolidate to their larger store in phase two and have released their space in phase one. There is one other company which has a store in Lake Elsinore which will be closing all 50 of their outlet stores across the country. However, we already have three other tenants who want their space in the Lake Elsinore center, and they have not even closed their store yet. I hope this helps to clarify our conversation. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Kenny M. Smith BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS Boardmember Washburn advised that he met with Laura May Leach, the new librarian to address the future needs of the library. He indicated that she would be meeting with staff to evaluate future needs further. Boardmember Alongi commented on the Amber Ridge Sewer System consideration indicating that problems occur because the tendency is to address only the politically important areas. He further commented that the residents in the areas mentioned in item #'7 need the assistance as much if not more than Amber Ridge. He also 1•C P r. OEJ -C-7 PAGE EIGHT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9j 1993 commented that he doesn't deny that Amber Ridge needed assistance, however, he is opposed to the method of payment. Boardmember Alongi advised that he had planned not to address the Recall this evening, however, if the Council /Board intends to keep discussing it they should be prepared for him to address it as well. Boardmember Alongi commented further on the Avenues, noting that they already pay a fee to the water district and have for some time. He further commented that he knows he is sitting in conflict of interest by discussing this issue, but indicated that he is the only Boardmember willing to bring this issue forward. CLOSED SESSION THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION AT 9:06 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 10:15 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:15 P.M. ATTEST: VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JIM WINKLER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -- I' C c� � .: C0 Pr,?- G•