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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 06-06-94 RDA NO. 1 6-6-94 MINUTES REGULKR HEETING OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 16, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was' called to order by Chairperson Saltarelli at 10:20 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. ROLL CALL Members Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Chairperson Jim Potts, Chairperson Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley Members Absent: None Recording Secretary: Mary E. Wynn Others Present: William A. Huston, Exec. Dir./City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Asst. Executive Director - W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Whiteman,-Chief Deputy City Clerk Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Gary Veeh, Water Operations Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Comm. Development Rick Brown, Building Official R~ck Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Dan Fox, Senior. Planner Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner Gary Magill, Recreation Supervisor Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer. Approximately 25 in the audiehce REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS i THROUGH 3) 1. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley to approve Demands in the amount of $1,478,859.81. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 2, 1994 REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of May 2, 1994. Motion carried 5-0. 3. RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY SERVICES STUDY Agencymember Doyle reported that the County of orange library task force would be submitting a report approximately June 15, 1994 and questioned why the City was expending funds on a similar report. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 2, 5-16-94 He stated the County report would contain information on funding options and increasing library hours through volunteers. Chairperson Saltarelli stated that from information he had received, the County report was dismal; however, the report included options such as volunteer donations through telephone bills. He stated the CitY's study was directed toward realization that the City and the City's sphere of influence required its own library to meet the educational needs of area students; and he requested to continue full force in obtaining a larger, more acceptable library facility for residents. He said the City's study would be completely different from the County's; it would explore financing options for a City library, construction costs, and the typeof facility needed to meet future City and population growths. He was opposed to not proceeding with one of the most important projects facing the City. Agencymember Worley said the most pressing library need was keeping the library open on a regular basis; the study would cost the City approximately $35,'0'00.00; and questioned if it would result in ways.- to achieve a better library. She'wanted the existing library open 6 days a week and was opposed to an expensive study to achieve that goal when it could possibly be accomplished using staff. She suggested reviewing the County study and have staff develop a plan to increase library hours; and she felt it was grandiose for the City to be planning a larger library facility when the existing library was not open full-time William Huston, ExecutiVe Director, stated the County study would address a 34% revenue loss, how to recover that loss, and would probably indicate if cities wanted a viable library system, they must provide funding. He noted the past reduction in animal control services that was now subsidized annually by the City fOr $100,000.00; the City's study would address termination from the County system; exploration of three options for a library: City library, joint County/City library, or joint school district/County/City library; and the funding options. He'said the City's library scope of work proposal had not been completed and suggested agendizing the County study for Council review. Agencymember Doyle stated the scope of work approved in March had not been completed and he favored saving the taxpayers $35,000.00 by obtaining the information from the County. Chairperson Saltarelli reiterated his opposition to delaying the study; believed the County plan would not benefit Tustin; agreed, in the interim, that the City~ and County should cooperate in keeping the library open; noted the inadequate condition of the existing library; and wanted to aggressively pursue the study. Agencymember Worley questioned why staff could not be utilized to complete the study. William Huston, Executive Director, responded that if'the study was to be completed as stated, the City did not have in-house expertise to address issues such as quality of the existing library, what REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 3, 5-16-94 type of library was feasible, reallocation of County property taxes, and construction costs. Chairperson Pro Tem Potts stated Agencymember Doyle had been the only Agencymember to meet with the County about the problem; noted the study would be expensive; suggested the Redevelopment Program Manager assist with the study prior to expending funds; expressed support for proceeding with both studies; and requested staff explore reducing the consultant costs. Agencymember Worley stated that other cities were experiencing the same situation and requested the League of Cities serve as a source for obtaining similar studies. William Huston, Executive Director, responded that a consultant would be required to address the unique circumstances of how the County system' was funded and how that arrangement would apply between the Cityand the County. He ~reiterated that staff did not have the expertise, and to insure that all aspects of the project were adequately-addressed, it would be cost effective to hire a~ consultant. Chairperson Pro Tem Potts suggested continuing action until after the County study was reviewed; obtain~reports from the League of Cities; and consider proceeding with the consultant's study. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to receive and' file subject report and reagendize at a future Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS COMMISSION/COMMITTEE TERM LIMITS Chairperson Pro Tem Potts requested that Commission/Committee term limits be agendized in two months. CLOSED SESSION - None Chairperson Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was scheduled for Monday, June 6, 1994, 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SALTARELLI, CHAIRPERSON MARY--, RECORDING SECRETARY