HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-31-1994 Acjourned City Council/RDA Meeting
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ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT
CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1994
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CALL TO ORDER
The Adjourned Regular Joint City council/Redevelopment Agency
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 1:08 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Winkler.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/BOARDMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY,
DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER,
WASHBURN
ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE
Also present were: City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk,
__ Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director Rogers, City
Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper, Administrative Services Director
Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, City Planner Leslie,
Public Services Director Tecca, Acting Chief Building Official
Russell, Special Projects Coordinator Wood, Manager of Special
projects watenpaugh, City Treasurer Pape, City Clerk/Clerk of the
Board Kasad.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Dis osition & Develo ment A reement - Red Lion Inn Hotels.
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City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk noted that this item
was brought before the Joint Boards because of the time
constraints on the developer and he explained that it is the
.~ope of the developer to have a firm Disposition and
Development Agreement by the end of the meeting.
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Mr. Tim O'Byrne, president of Inland Pacific Property
Counselors, Inc., thanked staff for their understanding and
assistance. Mr. 0' Byrne explained that all of the dollars
requested are going to be site specific. He explained that
all of the financial assistance will be generated by the
proposed project. Mr. O'Byrne explained that the economic
assistance will be in the form of a promissory note executed
by the City payable over a maximum term of 25 years. He
explained that the funds for repayment of the note will come
solely from the City's proceeds of bed tax, sales tax, and
other taxes on fees the City is entitled to receive from the
project. He stated that the City will retain the first
$100,000 of proceeds per calendar year, with the remaining
proceeds to be used to payoff the note. Mr. 0' Byrne
explained the maximum cap on the project and the requested
City commitment.
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Mr. O'Byrne explained that the Red Lion have set five projects
that they will be doing in the next year. Their budget
deadline is next month and it will be another year if the
budget deadline is not met. He stated that he felt that this
was a very good project for the City and a good opportunity
for Red Lion. Mr. O'Byrne stated that he was available for
any questions that Council might have.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler noted that the body of the
Agreement does not state what will occur within the phases.
He further noted that there is no reference to the Red Lion
Hotels within the Agreement. He explained that he would like
to have some definition of what will occur in the phases and
see some reference to the Red Lion Hotels and Inns.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that he would like to have
a letter from the Red Lion within 60 days which will state
their satisfaction with the Agreement and have that
requirement made part of the Agreement.
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Mr. O'Byrne presented a letter to Council from the Red Lion
Hotels and Inns which he felt would satisfy the request of
Councilman/Chairman Winkler.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that he would still require
a letter from the Red Lion to state their approval of this
Agreement. He further noted that he would like to have time
periods shortened regarding Performance in Section 7.2 to 3
and 1/2 years for Phase I because of the political terms of
the Council.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that he felt that 5 years was not
unreasonable since his company will be putting up all the
money for ErR's and studies. He explained that since the
proposed project is in Redevelopment Agency Project No.1, the
Redevelopment Agency does not have any Eminent Domain power
remaining therefore the property settlement will take much
longer. He stated that 3 and 1/2 years would be acceptable if
there is a clause that allows for unforeseen circumstances
beyond the Developer's control.
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Councilman/Chairman Winkler asked for clarification regarding
the Conference Center, in Section 5.5 of the Agreement. Mr.
0' Bryne explained that the developer will be fronting the
money for the Conference Center and the City will reimburse up
to $1.5 million.
City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk stated that he
thought that the Developer would be responsible for $1.5
million and the City could be responsible for up to $1. 5
million if the Center cost $3 million. Mr. O'Byrne stated
that the verbiage could be misunderstood, but the section
addressing advancement to the city/RDA the amount of
$1,500,000 to be reimbursed to the Developer.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that since Area I is an old
project area the City would be receiving a certain increment
already. He asked that the section be changed to $100,000
over and above what the City is already receiving.
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Mayor/Boardmember Washburn ask that Special Projects
Coordinator Wood address Council with possible changes.
City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk stated that the
Council and Redevelopment Agency are negotiating for a first
class Red Lion Inn for the public and not something less than
what the City was led to believe. He explained that the staff
is working closely with the developer to make sure it is a
first class project.
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Special Projects Coordinator Wood listed the following
suggested changes:
1.4.4
Development of Site. The site shall be developed
by the Developer as a hotel, Conference, Marina for
Red Lion Hotels and Inns in accordance with and
within the limitations established therefore in
this Agreement. Developer, however, has the
absolute right, and at its sole discretion, subject
to the reasonable review by the Agency, to modify
the site plan, to phase the development, or to not
develop certain phases, to meet current economic
needs. This includes, without limitation, re-
parceling, re-zoning, etc. City/RDA hereby agrees
to use their best efforts in assisting Developer to
obtain all such items.
1.5
Closing Date. The term "Closing Date" shall mean
the date(s) set for closing by Developer for each
parcel of property within the Site. Such closing
may be completed in phases and at Developer's
discretion. All such closing of Phase I shall
occur on or before July 1, 1998, from the date of
execution of this Agreement, and the closing of
Phase II shall occur on or before July 1, 2013,
from the date of execution of this Agreement,
unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties
or governmental delay.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that July 1, 1998, is acceptable, but he
felt that July 1, 2002, would not give them the flexibility to
perform that they will need to complete the project.
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City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk explained that the
biggest problems experienced by the City when they enter into
DDA Agreements, is performance. He stated that if it is
agreed to make the closing date for Phase I in four years and
four years after Phase I for Phase II to close and there is a
need to go to six years for Phase II then the Council can
change the date, but if Council approves 10 years and 15 years
respectfully, then Phase II might never happen.
Mr. O'Byrne explained the difference in this Disposition and
Development Agreement versus the other Agreements the City has
entered into.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that he did not have a
problem with a longer time for Phase II, it is the immediate
push to get Phase I going. He stated that it was important to
the Community to get immediate quality development at that end
of the Lake.
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City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk noted that Red Lion
Inns wanted to come to the City of Lake Elsinore because of
the feeling that they got from the older portion of town as
well as the park. He explained that they will be sensitive to
what is abutting their development as well as a way to phase
into Main Street. Mr. Molendyk stated that the City Park
would be that transition, but some of Council is uncomfortable
with this concept since the Park has been there for a number
of years. He stated that the park could be used as a
landscape buffer and used as a means of connecting Main Street
with the hotel. He asked Mr. Q'Byrne to explain the concept
for City Park.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn stated that looking at the plans
the park sits at the entrance and his concern is that he does
not want to see the park as history because it is part of the
Development Agreement. He asked that verbiage be placed
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into the Agreement which will preserve the park and allow
Council to address this issue at a future date.
Mr. O'Byrne indicated that the park could not be incorporated
into the design as it exists today. It would be relandscaped
to include walking and bike trails and blend with the
landscaping of the rest of the project.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked why the project could
not include the park as it is. Mr. O'Byrne stated that the
project design consultants stated that it would not be
compatible.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn stated that a paragraph would have
to be included which would provide for the retention of the
City Park subject to the conformance within the plan of the
Red Lion Project.
councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that if it would not be
compatible with the project it should be altered since it is
a small price to pay for this project.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that if they were unable to incorporate the
park into the plan it would jeopardize the entire project. If
the park can be incorporated in its existing state then it
will be used as it is. He explained that there was one other
issue that was important to this project and that was bringing
the Lake up to Main street. This project would incorporate
the Lake, hotel and downtown area.
Special Projects Coordinator Wood stated that the City Park is
not owned by the Agency, and cannot be given to the project.
He explained that this property must either be sold or swapped
for another piece of property of equal or greater value. He
further suggested the following change to the Section
regarding Conference Center:
5.5
Conference Center. At Developer's request,
City/RDA hereby agree to grant Developer all costs
of constructing a conference center facility and
shall finance such facility with a C.O.P. or other
similar financing device if legally and
economically feasible. Such facility shall be
owned by Agency or City and leased to Developer
under a management contract for the longest period
which will maintain the tax exempt status of any
financing allowed by law. Under any management
agreement, Developer shall pay City/RDA an amount
equal to the City/RDA's payment obligation of the
financing source. In the event there is no debt
service by City/RDA then Developer shall pay an
annual amount equal to the actual costs of
constructing the conference center, amortized over
a 30 year period at an interest rate of not more
than 8% per annum. If C.O.P., or other similar
financing source is not available, not viable, or
impracticable, or Developer so chooses, Developer
agrees to advance City/RDA the amount of such
facili ty, not to exceed one million five hundred
thousand dollars ($1,500,000) and such facility
shall be granted to and owned by Developer and
subject to the terms that are provided in Section
5.8 below.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked how much revenue is
currently being generated from the area proposed. Special
projects Coordinator Wood explained that the only revenue is
the property tax increment. She asked for the dollar amount
of property tax being generated by that area.
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city Manager/Executive Director Molendyk as e
approximately 50% of the land in the proposed project area is
currently vacant. Administrati ve Service Director Boone
stated that it would be 50% or more land that is vacant. Mr.
Wood explained that the values set at this time are from 1975
and will have to reappraised.
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Mayor/Boardmember Washburn asked since part of this project is
the intent to bring the hotel in for economic development,
would it be possible to include the pocket along the Outflow
Channel to Graham Avenue and then come back to Spring Street.
Mr. O'Byrne explained that one of the problems with that
concept is the expense. With the current project there will
be a relocation of 23 units and the proposed area would be an
extreme increase in cost. He stated that if the city wished
to buy the property and locate the people involved that they
would be glad to incorporate this into the project, but it
would be a major expense.
Mr. O'Byrne explained that because of the style of the hotel,
it will not be filled up by local residents, the clientele
will come from outside the community. He stated that because
of that, the site will have to be conference facilities for
Phase I, in Phase II it would be expanded to allow for
convention facilities with 500 to 600 rooms. When the
facility is built it will make the land surrounding the
facility valuable for commercial and encourage the sale of the
property.
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Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked if the conference facility
is leased to the developer wouldn't the City loose the
property tax. Special Projects Coordinator Wood explained
that it would exclude property tax, but if the City does lease
the Conference Center, the lessee would pay a possessory
interest tax, which is equivalent to the property tax.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked if the possessory tax
would be included in the lease amount.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn asked if the Conference Center is
leased to the applicant the County would add a possessionary
tax which would be equivalent to the lost property tax.
Special Projects Coordinator Wood explained that this would be
collected and then a portion would be given to the City.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked why the City would be
giving the developer 50% of the fees. Special Projects
Coordinator Wood explained that this would be addressed in
part by a waiver of fees and no up-front money.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked if the City Park is
included in Phase I of the project. Mr. O'Byrne stated that
it was. Councilman/Boardmember Alongi then addressed Section
1.4.5 - Schedule of Performance and asked if this section
meant that not only does the City loose the first park of the
Ci ty, but it may not get the second phase. Mr. 0' Byrne
explained that they are sensitive to the park and will try to
preserve it if possible.
City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk explained that if the
developer presents two or three master plans and they are
willing to enhance the area by bringing the water closer to
Main Street, then the Council might like the concept better
than what is being worked with now.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn made
potential changes to the entrances.
suggestions
regarding
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councilman/Boardmember Alongi questioned Section 5.7
Ci ty/RDA Fees, on line 21 and 27 where it states "best
efforts" regarding water quality and water level. He pointed
out the water is owned by E.V.M.W.D.
Mr. O'Byrne explained that this clause was included to protect
the city and it just confirms that the city will do all that
is possible to address those issues. He explained that they
are putting forth all the money to develop this project and
they are taking all the risks for recovery of their funds. He
stated that if anything were to jeopardize the ability for the
project to make money, then they would loose it all.
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Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked if Mr. O'Byrne if the city
goes ahead with the project and city agrees to repay portions
of it and the developer fails would the city pay any more.
Mr. O'Bryne explained that the funds up to $100,000 go to the
city and then they (the developer) would receive any money
thereafter.
There was general discussion in regard to the financing. Mr.
O'Byrne explained that the city of Lake Elsinore is currently
not developed into a recreational conference town and the
developer will have to create the market to accomplish this
goal.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn stated that in Section 5.8
Advances to City/RDA addressed the advances to City/RDA and he
stated that there should be a clause to allow for total pay-
off prior to the end of 25 years as well as the possibility to
built in cost-of-living increases. Mr. O'Byrne explained that
a raise in the Cost of Living is one of the factors that have
been figured in to the project for their investors.
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Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny stated that what is being
discussed is not the tax increment site specific that is going
back, but rather all the revenue that would be generated off
of this site. She explained that it would include the tax
increment, and that there is no revenue income stream flowing
to the City; and stated that all of the bed tax has been
listed as revenue and will not be coming to the City as well
as all of the sales tax from future development and the
property tax revenue. Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny
stated that from all of that income, all that will be coming
back to the City is $100,000. She would like to see just the
tax increment be site specific and the $100,000 be allocated
back to the City. She stated that in the Agreement it states
that until the developer has fully paid for all the advances
made, the City would maintain a minimum of 10% bed tax and
would agree not to lower the bed tax without the developer's
prior consent. She explained that the City is being limited
as to what the Bed Tax can be, but the developer is getting it
as well.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn stated that the Bed Tax can go up,
but cannot be dropped below 10% and the increment alone would
not pay back the debt.
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councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny stated that she is not
trying to pay back the debt. She explained that if the Red
Lion Inn wants to come into this community and build a Red
Lion Inn, the City can provide some assistance for
infrastructure, but she felt that the City did not need to pay
them for building their hotel here.
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Mayor /Boardmember Washburn stated that he fel t that
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny missed the point. He
explained that most cities would provide assistance above what
is being made reference to in order to entice them because of
the multiplying factors of dollars that it will bring to the
community. Everything within the site area, except the
$100,000 will go to payoff the debt.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny questioned the dates for
closing. Mayor Washburn/Boardmember Washburn confirmed the
dates.
councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked if the pay back is 25
years or 20 years. Mr. O'Byrne explained that it is 20 years.
She asked if there was a property profile of the persons who
owned or rented the existing 25 units. Mr. O'Byrne stated
that he did. She asked in the event the developer is not able
to acquire all of the 25 units, will the developer rely on the
city to exercise its power to Eminent Domain the property.
city Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper explained that the RDA has
no power of Eminent Domain in that Redevelopment Area. He
stated that the only agency which could Eminent Domain is the
City and the only way to exercise that power is to acquire
property for the City as addressed in Section 5.2 - Property
Acquisition.
councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny stated that the City is on
an active cost recovery program and asked why the $35,000 fees
are being waived. City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk
explained that the developer is asking for that consideration
and the City would budget $35,000 in RDA to pay those fees.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked if those funds would
be in the budget to pay for that. Administrative Services
Director Boone stated that there would be funds available.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny questioned the section
regarding the marina and that the marina would be owned by the
City and leased back to the developer and asked in regard to
the sale of the marina. Mr. 0' Byrne explained that the
$10,000 would be the remainder of the monies for the marina.
He stated that his company will be making the payments to pay
for the marina. Because the City can acquire the grants
therefore the City and his company would become partners.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked if the City was
obligated to sell the marina. City Attorney/Legal Counsel
Harper stated that under the provisions of this agreement the
developer would have the right to purchase the marina.
Mr. O'Byrne explained that if the City is unable to acquire
grants or loans for the marina, then the developer will have
to find the money to build the marina on their own and the
City would not be a partner in the marina. He stated that it
is not only better for his company for the City to acquire a
grant or loan for the marina, but it is also better for the
community.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn asked if the grant that the City
has made application for is for this marina or another one.
City Manager/Executive Director Molendyk stated that it would
be for this one and would become the main marina for the Lake.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi asked if the developer will make
a profit above the cost of the lease. Mr. O'Byrne stated they
hoped that they would. Councilman/Boardmember Alongi stated
that he felt that it was important for the public to
understand that the developer is doing this for a profit and
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not doing this as a favor to the City. He stated that if the
City is going to put up the money to build this marina, then
the developer should pay a lease for the marina. He further
stated that he felt that at the end of the lease the developer
should pay the fair market value of the marina at the time of
sale.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn asked that the word "shall" be
struck and "May" placed for the sale of the marina.
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper explained the terms and how _
the marina could be sold.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that they had no problem with the verbiage
"sold at fair market value". He felt that it was more
important to have the marina.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi questioned the sale of the
marina or even leasing the marina. He stated that he felt
that the marina should be owned and operated by the City and
should not be a part of the hotel.
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper explained that on its own
there is no possibility of the City building a marina since
there is no funding source for this type of facility.
Councilman/Boardmember Alongi stated that if the City can
build a ball field, it can find a way to build a marina. City
Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper stated that if the ball field
had not been built, then the City could build a marina, but
there is no available tax increment to build a marina,
therefore, the hotel project would expediate the building of
a marina far faster than the City could.
Ci ty Manager /Executi ve Director Molendyk explained that he _
felt that it is important for the public and private sector to
work together and he stated since there is no firm plans
regarding the marina, it would not be wise for the City to
commit to a plan that they might not be able to fund. The
type of marina that will be built might be publicly and
privately funded to make the marina a reality. To clarify
wi th Mr. 0' Byrne that a market is being created and the
developer is asking some guarantee that the City wouldn't do
a similar project for a hotel conference center for another
hotel. Mr. Molendyk wanted to know if Mr. O'Byrne meant Hotel
and Conference Center, or do they mean Hotel or Conference
Center. He explained that this project will help the City to
reach its goals and he can see where other hotels will want to
come in to the City.
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper explained that the Agency
or City cannot provide any economic assistance to any other
hotel or conference center, but it does not mean that another
developer can't come in and build one.
Mr. O'Byrne explained that it is only for the term of the
agreement and if the City wishes to pay the debt sooner, then
they are free to provide economic assistance to another
facility.
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Mayor Winkler opened the public hearing at 2: 29 and asked
those persons interested in addressing the project to address
Council. The following persons spoke:
Will Buck, 29610 Hague, spoke in opposition to the project
since it will block future assistance for other hotel
projects. He explained that he is involved in the possibility
of a hotel on Main Street and this project will block any
assistance they might wish to apply for. He stated that the
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Red Lion Inn does not build unless they will have a 70%
occupancy and just bed tax on 300 rooms will be $459,000 and
that is a lot more than $100,000. He felt that past
performance has shown that this developer is less.des~rab~e
than other developers might be. He stated that th1s C1ty 1S
on the verge of having a lot of other hotels desiring this
area. He asked Council to hold off on their decision.
City Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper explained that the
agreement does not allow any economic assistance to any other
hotel, but it does not include areas which are subject to a
current disposition development Agreement. He stated that
essentially all of East Lake is not subject to this DDA, but
not the other area.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny asked what section addresses
this issue. City Attorney/Legal Counsel Harper stated that it
was Section 5.7.
Edith Stafford, stated her objection to the City involving
itself in rush projects. She explained that she felt that
this developer has not followed through with its promises and
has her doubts in regard to this project. She asked that the
Council consider other developers and other hotels. She
stated that she felt that these rush projects occur right at
election time and she felt that it is bad judgment on the part
of Council.
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Don Summers, 30713 Riverside Drive, stated that he would like
to see the Red Lion go in, but he felt that there were several
other areas in the community where hotels might build in other
Redevelop Areas. He stated that the funding is like shutting
the door on other developers.
Joyce Smith, 4145 Crestview, stated that timing is very
important and she appreciate what this Council has done and
how much the community has improved. She stated her favor in
building this hotel to improve the community.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn asked for any other persons who
wish to address the issue to come forward. Hearing none the
public hearing was closed at 2:45 p.m.
Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated that he did feel that this
project would block any other hotel from coming into the area.
He stated that this will not block any other hotel, just any
other assistance. Further, this is for the period of the loan
only. He explained that this project will revitalize the end
of Main Street and provide a marina. Mr. Winkler stated that
the Red Lion Inns have a good reputation and will honor their
commitments.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES AND APPROVE THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
__. BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE AND INLAND PACIFIC PROPERTY COUNSELORS, INC.:
(Pg. 22) 7.2 - Change 5 years to 3 1/2 years for performance.
(Pg. 18) 5.8 - Add "over and above what the RDA/City already
receive.
(pa. 17) 5.7 - Line 8 "may" instead of "shall"
(Pg. 15) 5.3 - instead of "20 years" place "July 1, 2005".
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(Pg. 14) 5.2 - instead of "May 1, 2009" place "July 1, 2005".
(Pg. 4) 1. 6 - instead of "wi thin 10 years" place "July 1,
1998" and instead of "within 15 years" place "July 1, 2005".
(Pg. 4) 1.4.4 - add "as a hotel, conference center, and
marina for the Red Lion Inns.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that the Red Lion Inns has a hotel line
called the Thunderbird. Councilman/Chairman Winkler stated --
that if the Red Lion Inns wishes to come back before Council
they can ask for a different name.
(Pg. 2) at end of second paragraph add "The project shall
conform as much as possible to the phases of this project and
a status report will be submitted to the City Council monthly.
MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY CHERVENY BY A SUBSIDIARY MOTION TO
POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE NEW COUNCIL IS SEATED.
Councilwoman/Boardmember Cherveny stated that she felt that
the 11th hour presentation of a DDA Agreement is not good.
She stated that she likes the facility, but she has some
problems with the repayment portion of it. She explained that
she has a real problem with eliminating the City Park because
she felt that it does have some historic value to the City.
She stated that she understood timelines, but she does not
approve of rushing in and approving a project just for budget
purposes of the Red Lion Inn. Councilwoman Cherveny stated
that she would like to see Council take its time and review
all the other facilities that may be coming before Council.
She stated that this should be addressed by the new Council.
Councilman/Boardmember Dominguez stated that if anyone had --
sentiment toward the City Park he does. He explained that he
was one of the persons who helped to refurbish the City Park.
He commended Mrs. Smith for her opinion and stated that this
City is on the move and some areas will not be able to be
preserved because of progress and that must be taken into
account.
Mayor/Boardmember Washburn called for the vote on the
subsidiary motion.
THE SUBSIDIARY MOTION FAILED BY A VOTE OF 2 TO 3 WITH DOMINGUEZ,
WINKLER AND WASHBURN CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES.
THE MAIN MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 2 WITH ALONGI AND
CHERVENY CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ADJOURN THE ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT CITY
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 2:55 P.M.
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JIM WINKLER, CH IRMAN
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VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THE BOARD
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