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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012704 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27,2004 The City Council convened in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 27,2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: 5 Council members: Comerchero, Roberts, Stone, Washington, and Naggar Absent: 0 Councilmember: None PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Geoff Ryle. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Father Sean Cox of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero. PRESENT A TION/PROCLAMA nONS Go Red for Women Day Proclamation Thanking the City Council for its support, a representative from the American Heart Association accepted the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Terri Neuenswander, 44199 Monroe Street, Indio, representing the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, introduced Princess Natalie Tarr, who, in turn, provided information with regard to the upcoming event. B. Thanking the City Council for its generous support of granting the land as well as the overall project, Mr. Carl Burke, 32577 Caminito Rosado, representing Southwest Family YMCA, Capital Campaign Chairman and an employee of Guidant Corporation, provided an update with regard to the capital campaign for the Margarita Park facility, reporting that the building plan has been developed; the feasibility study has been completed; and a campaign plan has been developed. Mr. Burke advised that the commitment to raise $600,000 by 2006 has been achieved after four months of campaigning, noting that to date $1.3 million has been raised and that $900,000 was donated by the Guidant non-profit foundation. C. Mr. James Morgan, 26111 Ynez Road, representing Southwest Family YMCA, thanked the City Council for its vision and for permitting YMCA to be a permanent part of this community; noted that the total building cost will be approximately $4.8 million; highlighted various programs that will be provided, ranging from infant to senior programs; and noted that regular project updates will be provided to the City Council. R:IMinuteslO12704 I I I Councilman Stone commended the Guidant Corporation on its community inyolyement. D. By way of pictures, Ms. Lorena Spencer, 41946 Fifth Street, submitted a petition regarding the Farmers Market, relaying opposition to the resale of products at the market and noting that such resale is not conducive to the Old Town merchants. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. In an effort to address community safety issues, Councilman Washington requested that the Public Traffic Safety Commission consider the installation of a traffic light at the following intersections: Meadows Parkway/La Serena, Wabash Lane/SR 79, and Lorna Linda Road off Pechanga Parkway. Commending the Temecula Chaparral High School Platinum Sound Band on its invitation to attend the National World War II Veterans' Parade and Memorial Dedication ceremonies in Washington, DC on May 29 - June 1, 2004, Councilman Washington requested that the City Council agendize the consideration of financial support to the band. Having previously participated in a Youth in Government Program, Councilman Washington requested that in an effort to engage young people in the process of elections and of governance, City Clerk Jones explore such a program for the youth of this City. B. Having attended the first Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (SB 621), Councilman Roberts commented on the City's ability to qualify for certain funding and advised that he would keep the City apprised, noting that his term on this Committee will be either three to four years. C. Advising that he had attended a ceremony for retiring baseball coach Rich Emmert from Temecula Valley High School, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero requested that former player Reed Johnson, currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays, be recognized for his accomplishments at a future meeting. Referencing the plaque honoring Mr. Max Gillis on the Paula Road Bridge, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero commented on former Councilmember Lindemans' involvement with the construction of the Overland Bridge and requested that similar City recognition be given to Mr. Lindemans. Mayor Naggar suggested that the matter be agendized to a future meeting to which Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero voiced no objection. Considering the honoring of Mr. Max Gillis had not required City Council review/action, Councilman Roberts, echoed by Councilman Stone, suggested that the same honoring recognition process be followed for Mr. Lindemans. D. Commenting on his campaign efforts for the Board of Supervisor's position, Councilman Stone referenced comments made with regard to him and the inaccuracies of those comments. In response to Ms. Spencer, Mr. Stone noted that previous comments he had made to her were with regard to better visibility in Old Town equates to higher rents. With regard to a recent editorial, Mr. Stone advised that he has not abandoned any campaign promises to this community, including the construction of a library. By way of past minutes, Mr. Stone addressed an individual's concern with regard to the California Sunset Development; noted that the City must cooperatively work with Caltrans as it pertains to signal placement on SR 79 and that for that reason, Senator Hollingsworth has been R:\MinutesIO12704 2 I I I requested to assist the City in acquiring the highway portion which trayels through the City limits; and advised that he has successfully reduced ambulance response times from 11 minutes to 4 minutes through the use of GIS equipment; and requested that such equipment be explored for Police vehicles and that the item be agendized for a City Council meeting within 60 days. CONSENT CALENDAR Standard Ordinance and Resolution AdoDtion Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of December 16, 2003. 3 Resolution aDDrovina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Records Destruction ADDroval RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy. 5 Community DeveloDment Block Grant ADD Ii cation ProDosals for FY2004/2005 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Community Development Block Grant recommendation from the Finance Committee and staff; (CDBG) funding 5.2 Authorize the Director of Finance to execute Sub-recipient Agreements and reprogram CDBG funds in accordance with the current budget resolution for general administration of the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Community Development Block Grant Funds. R:IMinuteslO12704 3 I I I (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 7.) 6 Reschedule City Council meetina of March 9. 2004 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Reschedule the City Council meeting of March 9, 2004 to March 16,2004, and perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements of the Government Code. 7 ADDroval of the Plans and SDecifications and authorization to solicit Construction Bids for the Diaz Road Realianment (Phase I) Proiect No. PW95-27 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Diaz Road Realignment (Phase I) - Project No. PW95-27. 8 Authorize the submittal of a sianed comment letter to the San Dieao Reaional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign the comment letter to the SDRWQCB. 9 Tract MaD Nos. 31053. 31053-1. 31053-2. and 31053-3 (located within the Harveston SDecific Plan) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Tract Map Nos. 31053, 31053-1, 31053-2, 31053-3 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds as security for the agreement; 9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bonds as security for the agreements. 10 Tract MaD No. 29798-1 (located south of Lorna Linda Road. east of Pechanaa Parkway. north of Wolf Valley Road. in the Wolf Creek SDecific Plan No. 12 EIR) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve Tract Map No. 29798-1 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 10.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; R:IMinuteslO12704 4 I I I 10.3 Approve the SubdiYision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 11 Parcel MaD No. 31454 (located south of Hiahway 79 South. west of Butterfield Staae Road, north of Wolf Store Road, beina a subdiyision of lot 47 & 48 as shown by Tract MaD No. 23172) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 31454 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 11.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 11.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 12 Acouisition Aareement for Winchester Road Widenina Proiect No. PWOO-27 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute in substantially the forrp attached hereto, the PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND WINCHESTER PLACE, LLC for the acquisition of certain real property in the amount of $65,788.00 plus the associated escrow fees; 12.2 Direct the City Clerk to record the document; 12.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04.11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT DEEDS OR GRANTS CONVEYING ANY INTEREST IN, OR EASEMENT UPON. REAL ESTATE AS PERMITTED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27281 13 SDecial Event SDonsorshiD Reauest RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $35,000 for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. In addition, the Festival requests that the City will provide temporary logistical support of traffic control signs and devices to assist with public safety during the Festival; 13.2 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement for actual City-support costs in the amount up to $29,415 for the Temecula Fall Car Show & Old Town Cruise; 13.3 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement for actual City-support costs in the amount up to $6,500 for Temecula On Stage; R:IMinuteslO12704 5 I I I (Councilmembers Stone and Washington abstained with regard to this item.) 13.4 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival. 14 Community CPRlAED/First Aid Trainina/Grant Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve a Community CPRIAEDI First Aid Training Program; 14.2 Appropriate $15,000 program seed money from the General Fund undesignated reserves. (Pulled for separate discussion; see pages 7-S.) 15 AcceDtance of Grant Deed - Serena Hills Park RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve Amendment No.2 to Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract No. 23209; 15.2 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed for Serena Hills Park, located in the Shea Homes development at La Serena and Walcott Lane and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to cause the deed to be recorded. (Continued off calendar at the developer's request) 16 Consideration of Aareement for Advance Payment of CFD 88-12 Reimbursements RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Approve an agreement (in substantial form), that provides for advance payment of reimbursements for certain parcels within CFD 88-12; 16.2 Appropriate $683,971 from the unallocated reserves of the General Fund. 17 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 04-01 !Election) RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 04-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.0S OF THE MUNICIPAL CODED REQUIRING THAT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER IN EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR R:IMinuteslO12704 6 I I I (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 8.) MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4, 6-13, and 16 (Item Nos. 5, 14, and 17 were pulled for separate discussion and Item No. 15 was continued off calendar at the request of the developer; see pages 7-8.) Councilman Roberts seconded the motion and the electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilmembers Stone and Washington who abstained with regard to Item No. 13.3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS DISCUSSED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 5 Community Development Block Grant Application Proposals for FY2004/2005 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendation from the Finance Committee and staff; 5.2 Authorize the Director of Finance to execute Sub-recipient Agreements and reprogram CDBG funds in accordance with the current budget resolution for general administration of the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Councilman Washington commended the efforts of the Finance Committee (comprised of Mayor Naggar and Councilman Stone). MQ!!Qtf: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No.5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and the electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Roberts who abstained with regard to the YMCA Funding component and Councilman Washington who abstained with regard to the Boys and Girls Club component. 14 Communitv CPRlAED/First Aid Trainina/Grant Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve a Community CPRIAEDI First Aid Training Program; Appropriate $15,000 program seed money from the General Fund undesignated reserves. 14.2 Commending staff on its expediency and its efforts on presenting this report to the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero offered the following motion: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 14. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and the electronic approval reflected unanimous approval. Councilman Stone commended Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero on his foresight of making this program available to local businesses. Echoing Mr. Stone's commendation, Councilman Washington relayed, from his experience, the benefits of having these defibrillators installed on airplanes. R:IMinuteslO12704 7 I I I 17 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 04-01 !Election) RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 04-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODED REQUIRING THAT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER IN EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR Mr. Sam Pratt, 40020 Brixton Cove, relayed his support of honoring former Councilman Lindemans by placing a plaque on the Overland Bridge in his honor and reiterated his opposition to the proposed ordinance. MQ!!Qtf: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 17. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and the electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Naggar and Councilman Washington who voted no. At 7:45 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency and at 7:48 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. COUNCIL BUSINESS 18 Appointment of alternate to the Riverside Transit Aaencv RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Appoint an alternate member to the Riverside Transit Agency. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to appoint Councilman Washington as the alternate to the Riverside Transit Agency. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 19 Stop Licht Abuse Proaram Campaian RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Consider and approve staff's recommendations for the creation of a specialized public information campaign aimed to discourage red-light running and obedience of traffic laws. By way of a PowerPoint Presentation, Senior Management Analyst Adams reviewed the staff report (of record), noting the following: . Public information campaign aimed specifically at discouraging red light running and obedience of traffic laws; R:IMinutesIO12704 8 I I I 0 Gateway/welcome home signage at freeway off-ramps and other strategic locations 0 Dissemination of information Public Works Director Hughes advised that the actual dimensions of the proposed signs have not been determined but would be of an appropriate size to ensure readability. Desirous of expanding this program by providing neighborhood signage such as Slow down keep our Neighborhood Safe, Councilman Washington expressed concern about stop light running and, thereby, the safety of the children in these neighborhoods, noting that individuals are driving too fast and too aggressively throughout the neighborhoods and encouraging citation efforts and education efforts. Relaying the Public Traffic Safety Commission's thoughts, Chairman Connerton advised that the proposed campaign program would be Phase I of a complete campaign, noting that stop light running, traffic problems, and speeding would be addressed in the upcoming phases. Although supporting the proposed signage and commending staff and the Commission on its efforts in addressing this problem, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero reiterated the importance of realizing that this would be one phase of several campaign phases; noted that the proposed signs would retain the City's small-town feel but stated that he would not be of the opinion that the signs will be effective in deterring individuals from running red lights; therefore, noted that that the proposed campaign program should not be viewed as a substitute for continuously monitoring enforcement, sustaining and expanding it as appropriate. Supporting the Welcome signage at intersections, Councilman Roberts suggested that because these roads are through-traffic arterials, stronger verbiage such as Traffic Laws strongly enforced be explored. Echoing Councilman Washington's comments, Mr. Roberts noted that there are other violations that cause traffic collisions, not only running red lights and, therefore, relayed his continued support of SLAP but noted that other phases must be explored and should include the use of radar in communities/visual enforcement/etc. Commending the Police Department on its efforts with mitigating the red light abuse problem, Councilman Stone expressed support of continued enforcement; noted that the weekly reports have reflected a decrease in the number of violators; concurred with Councilman Roberts to explore signage with stronger verbiage; and encouraged increased visibility of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) Program which addresses issues such as the running of stop signs, speeding in residential neighborhoods, etc. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and the electronic vote reflec!ed unanimous approval. 20 Underaround Utility Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: 20.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinuteslO12704 9 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 04-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA NOTIFYING THE COMMUNITY OF ITS INTENTIONS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER WIRES WITH A CARRYING CAPACITY OF LESS THAN 34 KV 20.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 04-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY TEMECULA ADDING SECTION 15.04.090 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELECTRICAL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER WIRES CARRYING BELOW 34KV CAPACITY WHICH PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO PROPERTY BEING DEVELOPED Public Works Director Hughes briefly reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), noting that the proposed recommendation would be consistent with the City's General Plan and policy and goals. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and the electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, City Attorney Thorson read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to adopt Ordinance No. 04-02. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and the electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comment. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT There being no Closed Session, there were no comments by the City Attorney. R:IMinuteslO12704 10 ADJOURNMENT I At 8:09 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: I I R:IMinutesIO12704 11