HomeMy WebLinkAbout071195 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
HELD JULY 11, 1995
A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM at the
Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Street, Temecula, California. Mayor
Jeffrey E. Stone presiding.
PRESENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lindemans, Roberts, Stone
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Also present were City Manager Ronald E. Bradley, City Attorney Peter M.
Thorson, and Deputy City Clerk Susan Jones.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:30 PM. It was
moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans to adjourn to
closed session at 6:37 PM pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) pending litigation:
Hill v. City of Temecula.
The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent.
The meeting was reconvened in regular session at 7:00 PM. City Attorney Thorson
reported that pursuant to the Brown Act there was no action to report from the closed
session.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor W.M. Rench, Calvary Baptist Church of Temecula.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Roberts.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Rick Stephens of the Keith Companies, Associate Director of the Inland Empire Division of
American Planning Association, presented Community Development Director Gary
Thornhill, with awards for the Old Town Specific Plan and General Plan Consistency
Handbook. He also announced that Planning Director Gary Thornhill and David Hogan,
Assistant Planner passed the Certified Planning Exam, and congratulated them for their
achievement.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Jones administered the Oath of Allegiance to Patricia H. Birdsall
who was appointed City Councilmember to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember J. Sal
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Mu~oz. Mayor Stone presented Councilmember Birdsall with her certificate of
appointment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Keller, 29301 Salinas Drive, Murrieta, expressed concern over the appointment of Pat
Birdsall, stating she feels an election should have been held.
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REPORTS
Roberts stated he received only one anonymous phone call after the
Councilmember Birdsall.
Lindemans stated he received approximately 30 calls, all in favor of the
Councilmember Birdsall.
Councilmember Birdsall stated that she is happy to be back on the Council and thanked the
other members for their support.
Mayor Stone requested staff arrange a meeting with representatives of City of Temecula,
City of Murrieta, Temecula Valley Unified School District, Murrieta Unified School District
and the County of Riverside to discuss ways to reinstate library hours.
He also commended Caltrans for the job they are doing on traffic control at Winchester
Bridge, but requested one traffic director work from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, to direct the right
turn on Jefferson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Birdsall registered an abstention on Items 2, 3, and 4.
Councilmember Roberts corrected the Minutes of June 27, 1995 to read: Councilmember
Roberts agreed with staff recommendation, not the Traffic Commission.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to
approve Consent Calendar Items 1-10 with correction to the minutes of June 27, 1995 as
noted, Councilmember Birdsall abstaining on Items 2, 3 and 4.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts,
Stone
None
Parks
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Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and
resolutions included in the agenda.
Minutes
2.1 Approve
2.2 Approve
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
ABSTAIN: 1
the minutes of June 15, 1995.
the minutes of June 27, 1995.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lindemans, Roberts, Stone
None
Parks
Birdsall
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Resolution Aooroving List of Demands
3.1
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Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Roberts, Stone
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall
City Treasurer's Reoort
4.1
Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of May 31,
1995
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Roberts, Stone
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall
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Completion and Acceptance of the Construction of Traffic Si(~nal at
Winchester Road (Hw¥. 79N and Nicolas Road (Proiect No. PW93-11 )
5.1
Accept the construction of the Traffic Signal on Winchester
Road (Hwy. 79N) at Nicolas Road, Project No. PW93-11, as
complete;
5.2
Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release
the Performance Bond and accept a one (1) year Maintenance
Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
5.3
Direct the City Clerk to release the Materials and Labor Bond
seven (7) months after the filing of the notice of Completion if
no liens have been filed.
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Acceptance of Public Improvements in Tract No. 219082-1
6.1
Accept the public improvements in Tract No. 21082-1 and
authorize reduction in Faithful Performance bond amounts for
the improvement of streets, and water and sewer systems.
6.2
Release the subdivision monument bond and initiate the one-
year warranty period.
6.3
Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and notify the Developer and Surety.
Acceptance of Public Streets into the city-Maintained Street System (Within
Tract Map no. 21082-1)
7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO THE
CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT NO.
21082-1)
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10.
Completion and Acceptance of the Construction of Winchester Road Interim
Street Improvements, Project No. PW94-03
8.1
Accept the construction of Winchester Road Interim Street
Improvements (Project No. PW94-03 as complete.
8.2
Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release
the Performance Bond and Accept a one (1) year Maintenance
Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract.
8.3
Direct the City Clerk to release the Materials and Labor bond
sever (7) months after the filing of the Notice of Completion if
no liens have been filed.
Solicitation of Construction bids for Solana Way Storm Drain Improvements
(Project PW95-03
9.1
Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the
Department of Public Works to solicit public construction bids
for Solana Way Storm Drain Improvements (Project PW95-03).
Records Destruction Approval
10.1 Approve scheduled destruction of certain records as provided
under the City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Adoption of Fv 1995-96 Capital Improvement Proaram Bud(~et
Director of Finance Genie Roberts presented the staff report.
Mayor Stone announced he would abstain, due to a Conflict of Interest, on
the Old Town components of the CIP.
Councilmember Lindemans requested a status update on a park in the
Winchester Creek area. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson
reported Kemper has informed him that the property adjacent to Winchester
Creek is in escrow and the new owners will be contacted. He stated staff
recommends setting aside $713,000 for a neighborhood park in this
areawhich has been approved by Community Services Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans reported that he has been contacted by residents
concerning Pala Road which is in need of repair. Public Works Director Joe
Kicak responded this is in the Pavement Management Program for this fiscal
year.
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Councilmember Roberts stated, for the record, that the Council is working on
funding the Winchester Road/Margarita Road to North of Willows Avenue
project. He stated that the project is 50% funded due to a recent grant.
It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember
Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows:
11.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 1996-2000
AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FY 1996-2000
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone
12.
Selection of Insurance Broker for Property Insurance
Senior Management Analyst Allie Kuhns presented the staff report.
Mayor Stone asked how many cities Barney and Barney represents. Tom Blackman,
Barney and Barney, stated his firm represents three or four cities, as well as
counties, water districts and other public agencies.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember
Roberts to approve Barney and Barney Insurance Company to serve as the
City's property insurance broker from July 12, 1995 to February 26, 1996.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Birdsall, Lindemarts, Roberts,
Stone
None
Parks
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13.
14.
Selection of City Council Committee Assienments
Deputy City Clerk Susan Jones presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Lindemans to appoint Councilmember Birdsall to fill the Committee
Assignments as follows:
Planning Commission Liaison
French Valley Airport Liaison
Riverside County Conservation Habitat Agency (Alternate)
Old Town Steering Committee
Main Street Association Liaison
The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent.
Community Services Fundine Sub-Committee
Director of Finance Genie Roberts presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern to
appoint Councilmember Birdsall and Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans to serve on
the Community Services Funding Sub-committee.
The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent.
1 5. Aceuisition of Real Property and Escrow Instructions - Temecula Citv Hall
City Manager Ronald E. Bradley presented the staff report and introduced
Community Services Director Shawn Nelson to outline the details of the acquisition.
Community Services Director Shawn Nelson outlined the components of the
proposed acquisition of property and award of a design contract for space planning
of the Temecula City Hall Project.
RECESS
Mayor Stone called a brief recess at 8:02 PM in order to change the tape. The meeting
was reconvened at 8:04 PM.
Councilmember Birdsall asked if suggestions would be taken from
Councilmembers. City Manager Bradley responded that individual interviews
will be held with staff and Councilmembers to put together a recommended
design. He also reported that all decisions made will be brought back to the
Council,
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It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember
Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows:
15.1
Approve purchase agreement of $1,400,000 for the acquisition of real
property and escrow instructions for an Office Building and 3.96 acres of
land located on 43106 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California;
15.2 Award a design services contract of $41,860 to Tsutsumida and Associates
for the Temecula City Hall Project;
15.3
Appropriate $2,000,000 from the City's General Fund Reserves to the
Capital Projects account for the acquisition, design, and tenant
improvements for the Temecula City Hall Project.
The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent.
RECESS
Mayor Stone called a recess at 8:20 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 PM.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None given.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None given.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans to
adjourn at 8:41 PM to the next meeting of July 25, 1995, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation
Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California.
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