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HomeMy WebLinkAbout013090 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 30, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Community Room of the Rancho California Water District, 28061 Diaz Rd., Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Jerry Patterson, and Acting Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Nelson of Calvary Chapel of Temecula Valley. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Peg Moore. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements were made at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chuck Kratsch, Manager Project Services, representing the Eastern Municipal Water District, introduced himself and advised the City Council he has been appointed to act as liaison between the District and the City Council. He asked the Council to feel free to call upon him at any time. John Dedovesh, 39450 Long Ridge Drive, Temecula addressed the Council regarding the need to have speed laws enforced within the Ynez corridor. He also discussed enforce parking laws to help abate the "for sale" vehicle parking nuisance currently occurring along sections of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. Minutes 1/30/90 I Jim Estock, 40420 Calle Medusa, Temecula spoke in favor of the traffic control being conducted at the freeway overpasses and at Ynez Road. He advised the Council that the traffic on his street is handling an excessive amount of speeders and the condition is endangering the lives of the children in the neighborhood. Councilmember Lindemarts advised that he had met with Mr. Estock and has spoken with the Sheriff's Department in an attempt to get some additional attention to the problem. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Mufioz requested the removal of item two from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Mufioz moved and Councilmember Moore seconded approval of items one and three as follows: o Application for Alcoholic Revera~,e License Receive and file an application for Alcoholic Beverage License filed by Tony Roma's - East side of Jefferson Avenue and 600 feet south of Winchester Road. Plot Plan No. 11067, Amended No. 3 Receive and file Plot Plan No. 11067, Amended No.3, a project to construct a multi-tenant industrial building on Enterprise Circle West. The motion carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None2. o Resolution Eqtabli,qhing a Schednle for Payment of Employee Salaries City Manager Frank Aleshire presented a staff report and explained the change of schedule had been requested by the accounting firm of Anderson and Company. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Munoz to adopt a resolution entitled: Minutes 1/30/90 2 RESOLUTION NO. 90-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING A SCHEDULE FOR PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE SALARIES The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIl. RUSINF. qS C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans Moore, Mufioz, Parks COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None Resolntion Approving n Contrsct for Financial gervices City Manager Frank Aleshire reviewed the staff report and recommended retaining the firm of Moreland and Associates, Inc. to design a financial/accounting system for the City of Temecula. Councilmember Mufioz questioned whether Councilmember Birdsall had received the materials from the League of California Cities relative to this type of system. Councilmember Birdsall reported that her research indicated that the City's system needs to be set up prior to consideration of the purchase of software, which is what she has been investigating. Mayor Parks questioned if this consultant would also serve as the Interim Finance Director. City Manager Aleshire responded that the consultant would assume those duties. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH MORELAND & ASSOCIATES, INC. Minutes 1/30/90 3 The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 5. Nominating Committee - City Commi,~sions City Manager F. D. Aleshire gave a staff report highlighting the City Manager's report recommending appointing Ad Hoc committee members by minute action. Mayor Parks asked if the City has prepared a display ad for placement in the local newspapers to solicit citizen participation. City Manager Aleshire responded that he was awaiting some input from the Council on the content for the ad. Mayor Parks suggested postponing further consideration of this item until after item 6 had been considered in the interest of time. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue this item until after the completion of the presentation by Sheriff Byrd. 6. ! aw Enforcement Sheriff Cois Byrd introduced the following members of his staff; Under Sheriff Roger Denman, Sheriff John Jones, and Captain Bill Reynolds, who will be participating in the presentation. Captain Reynolds showed a video presentation to the City Council and audience which highlighted the changes taking place within the County and the increasing demands being experienced by the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Byrd advised the Council on the methods used in other cities to improve services on a case by case basis. He also discussed improvements in equipment and procedure being approved for the Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff discussed the increase in the types of criminal activity within the Temecula area. Minutes 1/30/90 4 response the Sheriff advised that some of these positions could be staffed with non-sworn personnel if they were properly trained. Mayor Parks questioned the absence of service being experienced by callers to the 911 lines. He asked if the City could expect the current level of poor service to continue under a separate contract. Sheriff Byrd explained that the 911 dispatch positions are staffed with non-sworn personnel because of cost considerations. As a result those individuals must refer many calls to other departments for proper handling. He outlined changes which have been taking place within the 911 system during the past several months to help improve the response time. Mayor Parks asked if the City of Temecula would be on the same dispatch lines as the rest of the County. Sheriff Byrd answered that the City would continue to be serviced by the same dispatchers. Councilmember Mufioz questioned the integration of the Desert Hot Springs Police Force into the Sheriffs Department. He specifically inquired as to the assignment of officers from the Desert Hot Springs Force within the Riverside Sheriffs Department. Sheriff Byrd responded that he was under certain legal constraints not to discuss aspects of this matter. Councilmember Lindemans requested a cost comparison between the County Sheriffs Department proposal and other City's costs. Sheriff Byrd stressed that the contract proposal before the Council was meant to be a discussion paper and should be used as a guide for discussion and negotiation. Councilmember Birdsall asked if the City desired additional personnel immediately, could this be accomplished with existing Sheriffs Department personnel if the City were willing to meet the necessary costs. She also questioned when the additional facilities in the French Valley would be available. Sheriff Byrd responded that this could be accomplished with existing staff and that the French Valley facility is expected to be ready in approximately two years. Mayor Parks expressed a concern that the attitude of the staff in the area is very important. He inquired if the staff would be authorized to work with the City's Police Commission. He was advised that the Sheriffs Department would welcome the opportunity to have the staff advise and work with the commission. Councilmember Lindemans asked if the "income producing" activities such as parking enforcement and traffic enforcement would be increased at the request of the City. Sheriff Byrd responded that this was certainly possible, and that parking enforcement could be handled by non-sworn "sheriffs aides". Minutes 1/30/90 6 Councilmember Mufioz inquired if dispatch functions would be taking place at the recommended local offices. The Sheriff responded that it is not cost effective to have dispatch centers in each of the local offices. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, Temecula spoke regarding the Riverside District Attorneys Office presentation at a recent Neighborhood Watch meeting regarding the drug problem in the area. He asked what specific kinds of actions are being taken in the area of drug enforcement. Sheriff Byrd outlined the various kinds of police work being undertaken to address this problem and he agreed that the Temecula area is in a major corridor for this type of criminal activity. Councilmember Mufioz asked for comment on the activities of the Neighborhood Watch Program. Sheriff Byrd stated that the program increases awareness within the community is and proving effective as a deterrent to some neighborhood crimes. Councilmember Moore questioned the time commitment needed by the Sheriff for negotiating a contract. He responded that he would need to have some indication of intent within the next two weeks. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to continue this matter to the meeting of February 6, 1990. The motion was unanimously carried. o Nominating Committee - City Commi.qsion.q It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to direct the staff to proceed with the necessary advertising to invite applications for citizens to serve on the City Commissions and to use the scope of the commission's work as detailed in the staff report. The motion was unanimously carried. Councilmembers Moore, Lindemans and Mayor Parks indicated an interest in serving on the Ad Hoc selection committee for the Planning Commission. Councilmember Mufioz and Councilmember Moore advised they were interested in serving on the selection committee for the Traffic Commission. Councilmembers Moore, Mufioz and Mayor Parks announced an interest in serving on the selection committee for the Public Safety Commission. Minutes 1/30/90 7 Councilmember Birdsall and Mayor Parks indicated an interest in serving on the Ad Hoc selection committee for the Parks and Recreation Committee. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall and seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to appoint Ad Hoc committees as follows: Traffic Commission - Councilmembers Moore and Mufioz Parks and Recreation Commission - Councilmember Birdsall and Mayor Parks The motion was unanimously carried. Councilmember Moore deferred to Mayor Parks and Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans to serve on the Ad Hoc committee for the Planning Commission. Mayor Parks deferred to Councilmembers Moore and Mufioz on the Public Safety Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz and seconded by Councilmember Moore to appoint Ad Hoc committees as follows: Planning Commission - Mayor Parks and Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans Public Safety Commission - Councilmembers Moore and Muffoz. The motion was unanimously carried. Councilmember Birdsall questioned if the commissions could possibly be operable by March. City Manager Aleshire advised that the advertising will be prepared immediately and that the commissions will be established by resolutions prepared by the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Frank Aleshire reported to the City Council on two actions he had taken in follow-up to citizen comments at the previous meeting. He reported that he had spoken with Gretchen Hass and that she will be coming back to the City Council at a later date with a more complete request for support of the Grad Night project. Minutes 1/30/90 8 He further stated that he had met with Mr. and Mrs. John Cloghen to discuss the budget concerns they expressed at the City Council meeting of January 23, 1990. He also provided the Councilmembers with a copy of a list he had prepared and given to Mr. and Mrs. Cloghen, entitled "Who works in City Hall". CITY ATTORNEY REPORT,g City Attorney Scott Field discussed the report prepared for the City Council, which concluded that Douglas Ford and Associates does not have a conflict of interest and may proceed with the financial consulting position for the Mello-Roos District awarded by the City Council on January 17, 1990. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to extend the meeting to 10:15 p.m. The motion was unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Birdsall indicated she would like to have the report presented by Joe Hreha placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The City Council concurred and directed the City Manager to agendize this matter for February 6, 1990. Councilmember Lindemans read from a newspaper article concerning the County of Riverside seeking $2 million dollars for loans to developers who are planning developments within the County. He requested that the City's financial consultant for the Mello-Roos proposal address this matter in his report. Councilmember Mufioz questioned if any further discussions have been undertaken with the Sheriff's Department regarding immediate additional police services. He also stated he would like to have the staff look into the possibility of private security forces being utilized to supplement existing police protection. City Manager Aleshire responded that both matters would be scheduled for the meeting of February 6, 1990. Councilmember Moore requested that a letter be directed to the Fire Department outlining the City's time-frame for meeting with the various departments providing services to theCity and also expressing the City's gratitude for the excellent communications already existing with the local Fire Department staff Minutes 1/30/90 9 AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn to a joint meeting of the Temecula Valley School Board, The County Service Area 143 Advisory Board and the City Council to be held at 5:00 p.m., February 6, 1990, in the Performing Arts Center of the Temecula Valley High School. The motion was unanimously carried. Next meeting: February 6, 1990, 7:30 p.m., Rancho California Water District, 28061 Diaz Road, Temecula Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 1/30/90 10