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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030690 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 6, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:04 PM in the Community Room of the Rancho California Water District, 28061 Diaz Road, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Acting Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Kerry Martin of Rancho Temecula Bible Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Peg Moore. ANNOUNCF3qENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS H. Steve Sander, 40213 Holden Circle, addressed the Council regarding the confusion in street names within the community (i.e. Jefferson/Front), and the number of streets which are unmarked. He also suggested that the City develop street signs for the community which would be of uniform size and design. Minutes 3/06/90 I Vito Bellino, 42430 Cadno Place, a resident of Alta Vista, spoke regarding his concerns with code violations occurring in his single family neighborhood. He requested that the City look into enforcement of CC&R's and in making sure the single family zoning is strictly enforced. Ronni Crossland, 30632 Hollyberry Lane, said she is still very concerned with the development of an apartment complex on Rancho California Road. She stated that the City should respond to the concerns expressed by citizens during Public Comments in a more timely manner. Jim Allmon, 43954 Gatewood Way, addressed the Council regarding the right of citizens to speak during City Council meetings and the need for the City to listen to the public comments with an open mind. CONSENT CAIJENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 1. Minntes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the meeting of February 6, 1990 as mailed. 1.2 Approve the minutes of the meeting of February 12, 1990 as mailed. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes 3/06/90 2 COUNCIL BUSINK~$ Approval of Parcel Map ~34~6 and Final Tract Map ~3160 City Attorney Scott Field gave a staff report explaining the subdivision map act procedures. He set forth the manner in which tentative maps are approved and how the conditions are placed on these maps. He also outlined the dates which govern the City Council's ability to change or amend conditions on these maps. He stated that if an application for a project had been filed prior to June 10, 1988, the date incorporation papers were filed; or if approval had been given by the County prior to November 7, 1989, the date of the election ratifying incorporation; the Council did not have the ability to make changes. He advised that the two maps before the Council were both in this category. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Parcel Map 23426 and Final Map 23160. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None o Connty Planning Directors Report on Status of Hiring Plannin_~ Consultant, SWAP, WRAG and Traffic Issues The City Manager, F. D. Aleshire introduced the County of Riverside Planning Director Joe Richards. He also introduced Ed Studor, County Road Department who will explain the traffic issues which are addressed in the Southwest Area Community Plan (SWAP). He advised the City Council to consider adopting the SWAP as the City's General Plan Councilmember Lindemans requested a presentation from the City Attorney on the options available to the City Council with regard to adoption of a general plan. City Attorney Scott Field outlined the way in which a general plan is used as the "constitution" for development within a community. The general plan must include seven Minutes 3/06/90 3 mandatory elements which include land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise element, and safety. In addition he advised it can also include other elements such as parks, etc. He advised that a newly incorporated City is not required to adopt a general plan until 30 months following incorporation. He also advised the Council on the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the Southwest Area Plan stating that the issue before the City Council is whether the plan is generally acceptable or if the Council feels it would be better to develop a totally new general plan. Councilmember Lindemaas questioned if the SWAP is approved by reference does the City Council have the flexibility to look at each project on a case by case basis. The City Attorney responded that even when a City General Plan has been adopted, there is flexibility to consider each case individually. Mayor Parks asked if the City does not have a general plan does the City staff operate under a handicap when working with developers. County Planning Director Joe Richards responded that the County would, during the 30 months period, use the provisions of SWAP as the general plan in the absence of an adopted City General Plan. Councilmember Mufioz said that he hoped the actions taken by the City Council thus far on developments will be taken into account by County staff when working with developers. Councilmember Moore questioned if it would be possible to have an overlay map showing which projects are currently approved and which ones the City Council can still make changes to or amend conditions. City Manager Aleshire made the point that the general plan is different from the zoning ordinance. The ordinance will still be in force and the general plan will serve as another planning tool. Joe Richards introduced Marshall Lee of the County Planning staff who made a presentation showing the various land uses within the SWAP area. He addressed several housing and zoning issues such as mobile home parks and affordable housing considerations. He also discussed the methods in which the plan has tried to address traffic impacts within the industrial areas. Ed Studor, Transportation Planning Engineer gave an overview of the planning process from the traffic planning standpoint. He referred to the Traffic Circulation Plan and said that the general plan prohibits developments if traffic capacities are exceeded. He showed how the service models were developed and that desired levels have been projected in the planning for the SWAP. He also discussed several of the recommendations for widening existing roadways and adding a traffic corridor along the route of Butterfield Stage Road. He also stated that the plan had considered a traffic mitigation proposal. Minutes 3/06/90 4 City Manager Aleshire asked if levels "e" and "f" in the plan reflect levels at build-out and what the population would be at build-out. Mr. Studor responded that additional lanes have been recommended and other mitigation factors are recommended in the SWAP to handle the levels expected at build-out. He stated that future approvals will determine total population. RECF~8 Mayor Parks declared a recess at 8:27 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:43 PM with all members present. Councilmember Lindemans related a conversation he had with Supervisor Kay Ceniceros who stated that the SWAP traffic plan could not support the intensity of the proposed development. Mayor Parks questioned if any Quimby Act funds have been collected for parks expenditures in the City of Temecula. Joe Richards advised that the County had been late in filing the applications for these funds and he did not know the amount of money available to the City. Mayor Parks asked if developments outside the City boundaries, which impact Temecula's major intersections are being made subject to any mitigation fees. City Attorney Field questioned if the general plan has provisions to mitigate traffic conditions within the circulation element. Ed Studor replied that the plan amended the County's circulation element and a CIP plan will identify which improvements are most needed. Mayor Parks questioned if any consideration has been given to a bypass road around old town Temecula. Mr. Studor answered that this has been discussed but nothing definite has been proposed to date. Councilmember Lindemans asked if a master plan could be put in place immediately. Mr. Studor responded that a master plan is in place but the financing program is not yet fully developed. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, spoke about the need for the City to look at a general plan of its own. He stated the County has given the City a traffic problem, high density zoning and an unsightly antenna, the City can surely do a better job of planning. Jim Allmon 43954 Gatewood Way spoke regarding the need for more careful planning and setting up a citizens workshop to make recommendations to the City Council. Minutes 3/06/90 5 Armando A. Malanga, 40216 Calle Medusa, stated that he had requested consideration at the previous meeting of a moratorium on building until the appointment of the City's Planning Commission had been made. He reiterated this request to the Council. Mayor Parks questioned if any bicycle and equestrian trails are included in a recreation component of the plan. Mr. Richards answered that these facilities are a part of the SWAP. Mayor Parks stated he would like to have a plan to operate with during the 30 month period in which the City will be working to develop its own general plan. Councilmember Lindemans stated that he would like to have citizen input on how to improve the plan. Councilmember Birdsall asked County staff how long it took to develop the SWAP. Joe Richards responded it has been worked on for three years. Councilmember Mufioz said he felt that the plan might need updating to address the road and traffic problems. He stated that a general plan modelled after the SWAP would be a better alternative for the City. Councilmember Moore stated that she would like to adopt the plan and make the necessary changes to address the City's specific concerns. Mayor Parks asked if the City does not have a general plan, can the various programs such as transportation improvements, parks, facilities for police and fire, etc. still be pursued. The City Attorney advised that the staff is working on mitigation fees as suggested by the Council at previous meetings. He explained that all projects coming to the Council would have to agree to pay the fees that are to be established. Therefore the Council can initiate the program and condition the projects to pay future fees at the time they are finalized. Ed Studor stated that commercial development is the highest generator of traffic and should be looked at very carefully. He also discussed the fees in place currently for traffic signal mitigation. Mayor Parks asked how can the City identify how the fees being collected by the County on developments are made available to the community. Joe Richards replied that this should be covered at the staff level by City and County staff and a report should then be made to the City Council. Councilmember Birdsall asked how effective car pool/van pool requirements for employers will be on the traffic situation. Mr. Richards stated that this can be very effective if the AQMD is able to implement and enforce these programs. Minutes 3/06/90 6 The City Attorney advised the Council that if they choose to adopt the SWAP they would want to adopt it in the form of a stand alone document. He suggested that the staff be directed to use the SWAP and the Riverside County General Plan as a basis for developing a new general plan within the next 30 months. This would allow the planning commission and staff to have guidelines when working with developers. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to instruct the staff to draft a resolution spelling out the City's use of the Riverside County General Plan and the SWAP as guidelines for development. The motion was unanimously carried. Mr. Richards advised that due to the time spent on the SWAP during tonight's meeting, the briefing on WRAG would be put of until a later date. Mayor Parks thanked the County of Riverside staff for their presentations. City Manager Aleshire reported that the County is hoping to name a planning consultant within the next week to ten days who will begin to work on the fee schedule matters, traffic and circulation plans, etc. Me!1o Roos Committee Report City Manager Aleshire said the committee is close to finishing the resolution of intent which should be on the Council agenda of March 13, 1990. CITY MANAGER REPORTS No report CITY ATTORNEY REPORT~ No report CITY COUNCIl, REPORTS Councilmember Mufioz asked if the City Manager has any further information on joint use agreements in process between the City and School District. The City Manager responded that Bill Holley is working with CSA-143 at this time and will be providing the City with detailed reports on City/School joint use. Minutes 3/06/90 7 Mayor Parks announced upcoming events and asked the Councilmembers to advise him if they were able to attend any of these functions. Councilmember Birdsall stated she would be able to attend the Riverside County Fire Department Awards Dinner on March 24, 1990. Councilmember Mufioz asked that a policy be developed regarding petitions submitted to the City for following up on them. He also requested a status report on the Rancho Valencia Apartments project. AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn at 9:50 PM to a regular meeting to be held on March 13, 1990 at 7:00 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 3/06/90 8