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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052290 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD MAY 22, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:10 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Douglas Holland, and Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Kerry Martin, Rancho Temecula Bible Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Muffoz. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Birdsall presented Mayor Parks with a pair overalls, donated anonymously, and personalized with an embroidered "Mayor, City of Temecula". PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Tapley, 30275 Calle Halcon, addressed the City Council stating his opposition to the San Diego County Landfill proposal and stated the Temecula Valley Board of Realtors, by unanimous vote, opposed the dump site at Aspen Road and Rainbow Glen. He asked that the City Council request a copy of the EIR and take an official stand in opposition. Minutes 5/22/90 1 Robert Sommers, 2437 N. Stagecoach l_ane, Failbrook, Chairman of Action Committee of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. stated his opposition to the San Diego Landfill, and requested the opportunity to present a slide presentation at a later time. John Cruzen, 45701 Adler Lane, stating his support in preserving our Parks encouraged people to write to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to adopt the Regionai Park Program. He presented petition signatures in support of this issue. Jim Gremanis, 42540 Escolacata Drive, spoke regarding the recent removai of signs in Temecula. Mr. Cruzen found the action "uncalled for" and asked the City to relax the sign ordinance in effect. John Bell, 27711 Diaz Road, representing Hudson RCI, stated Hudson was not notified that their sign would be removed. Mr. Bell aiso questioned the legaiity of the removai. Mr. Bell stressed the importance of the relationship between the new City and businesses, and asked the City Council for an apology and the replacement cost of the sign. He aiso suggested relaxing the sign ordinance. CONSENT CAI,ENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approved Items one through six of the Consent Caiendar as follows: Councilmember Moore stated she would be absent for Item No. 5. Mayor Parks stated he would be absent for Item No. 6. 1. Minutes 1.1 Approved minutes of April 26, 1990 as mailed. 1.2 Approved minutes of May 1, 1990 as mailed. 1.3 Approved minutes of May 2, 1990 as mailed. 1.4 Approved minutes of May 3, 1990 as mailed. 2. Resolution Approving Payment of Demands 2.1 Adopted a resolution entitled: Minutes 5/22/90 2 o RESOLUTION NO. 90-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A. Approval of Final Tract 23101-1 3.1 Accepted agreements and bonds for the improvements and approved Final Tract Map 23101-1. Plot Plan No. 11442 4.1 Received and filed. Plot Plan No. 11518, Amended No. 1 5.1 Received and Filed. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore Tentative Parcel Map 25037 6.1 Received and Filed. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 C OUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz None Parks Minutes 5/22/90 3 The motion to approve the consent calendar was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks C OUNCILMEMBERS: None C OUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNC1L BUSIN-ESS 7. Weed Abatement City Manager Aleshire explained this is an annual event administered by the Fire Department to clear the weeds from vacant lots. Mr. Aleshire stated notice will be given and owners have the option to clear their own land. If the land is not cleared, owners will be charged a fee, including a reasonable administrative fee, and the land will be cleared. The resolution declares the weeds a public nuisance and a fire hazard, and sets the issue for public hearing. Councilmember Birdsall moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-55 entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DECLARING HAZARDOUS WEEDS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF SAID HAZARDOUS WEEDS, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE FOR THE COSTS OF ABATEMENT INCLUDING A REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 39568 The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutea 5/22/90 4 8. Resolution in Support of State Comtitntional Amendment No. 1 City Manager Aleshire reported this is a resolution in support of a proposal to provide funds, through a gas tax increase, to pay for street improvements. Mr. Aleshire stated the main purpose of the resolution is for the City Council to go on record in support of this issue. Councilmember Mufioz stated his opposition to this amendment. He objected to most of the funds going to the State instead of remaining at a local level. Councilmember Mufioz expressed his concern about the attempt to tamper with the spending initiative, which prevents government from taxing without restraint. He asked the City Council and the citizens to review opposition arguments. Mayor Parks stated this is a state wide problem and two state highways go through Temecula. He reported this issue has been reviewed by the League of California Cities and they have formally voiced their support. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adopt Resolution No. 90-56 entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA IN SUPPORT OF SCA 1, THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND SPENDING LIMITATION ACT OF 1990. The motion was carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Parks NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mufioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans 9. Developer Fee Report City Manager Aleshire reported that developers are currently taking out building permits in the City, with no fees imposed to provide for public facilities. He stated the proposed fees will be similar to those the County collected prior to incorporation, and the 60-day Minutes 5/22/90 5 study provides for interim fees. Mr. Aleshire recommended endorsing this proposal and moving ahead with a City of Temecula Development Fee. City Manager Aleshire stated he needed an indication of those improvements the City Council would like to have. He introduced Phil Carter, Willdan and Associates to make a presentation on this proposal. Mr. Carter summarized the requirements for establishing a development fee as a condition of approval for developments as follows: 1. Identify the purpose of the fee. 2. Identify how the fee will be used. Determine the nexus between the fee being imposed and the development being required to pay the fee. Determine how there is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the cost of the facility. Mr. Carter listed several things funded by development fees. Civic Facilities, Parks, Libraries, Police Stations, Circulation Systems, Maintenance Facilities, Geographical Information Systems were listed. Mr. Carter recommended going ahead with the interim fee development program. Mayor Parks called a break at 8:00 PM to change the tape. The meeting was resumed at 8:01 PM. Mayor Parks asked if fees had been collected by the County after December 1, 1990, and if so whether these fees were available to the City. Mr. Carter stated he was not able to determine whether the County had collected fees. Mayor Parks asked if the City requests the entire list of services, will the cost of the study increase. He said that it would not substantially increase the fee. Councilmember Lindemans requested setting a date to establish a mission statement. He stressed the need to get the services this community needs. He further stated he was in favor of proceeding with this study. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to proceed with the study and to further direct staff to look at all of the areas listed in the proposal. Minutes 5/22/90 6 The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECESS Mayor Parks called a recess at 8:12 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the scheduled CSD Meeting at 8:50 PM. 10. City Hall Purcha~e City Manager Aleshire said staff was directed to negotiate the purchase of Windsor Properties. He reported three local brokers were contacted and recommended retaining Maggie Stewart of Rancon Real Estate, as purchasing broker; or directing staff to negotiate with WestMar Commercial Brokerage, in regard to their offer. Mr. Aleshire reported if the City choose to have the City Attorney negotiate a final deal, the owner would pay the cost of services. City Manager Aleshire also suggested hiring Harry Clark of Muni Financial Systems to act as a financial consultant. Councilmember Mufioz stated he feels the City Attorney is capable of acting as bond council, and suggested having their office take care of bond items. George Campos, John Burnham and Company, 41593 Winchester Road, Ste 120, stated he feels the transaction between the City and WestMar has progressed to the point where it should not be necessary to hire another brokerage firm. Don Goldberg, 39604 Oak Cliff Drive, representing Westmar, stated he had been working with the City for three months and felt that services had been well provided. He stated that if the City choose to use the City Attorney for final negotiation, the owner would contribute $10,000 to cover those costs. Minutes 5/22/90 7 Maggie Stewart, 47610 Los Amantes, representing Rancon Real Estate, said during negotiations it is critical the City be represented without conflict of interest. She said representation by two brokers is often helpful to resolve questions that still need to be addressed. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to authorize the City Manager to retain the City Attorney to finalize negotiations on the subject property. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Lindemans moved, Mayor Parks seconded a motion to retain the services of authorize the City Manager to retain the services of Harry Clark of Muni Financial Systems to act as financial consultant. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the City Attorney could handle these transactions without hiring another consultant. Mayor Parks stated a financial consultant, expert in the area of bond underwriting, would more than save the $12,000 consulting fee. Councilmember Lindemans stated he felt the advantage of having a local consultant who is accessible, is a big plus. City Attorney Doug Holland, in response to a question from Councilmember Moore, stated that a financial consultant would be helpful in determining financing options, and concurred with the recommendation to hire a financial consultant. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes 5/22/90 8 11. Plot Plan No. 11234 It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to continue this item to the meeting of June 19, 1990. The motion was unanimously carried. 12. Parcel Map 24038 Councilmember Birdsall moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to continue this item to the meeting of June 5, 1990. The motion was unanimously carried. 13. Conditional Use Permit 3036 Mayor Parks declared the Public hearing opening at 9:37 PM. Ross Geller, Planning Director, stated this is a proposal to replace an existing Chevron Service Station with a Chevron Mini-Mart at the north east corner of Front Street and Rancho California Road. Mr. Geller reported staff has been working with the applicant and has resolved several issues of concern, i.e. (changed the 12 foot sidewalk to 6 foot sidewalk and 6' landscaping, mens and ladies restrooms will be provided, etc.) Councilmember Moore asked if this project will interfere with the widening of Rancho California Road. Ross Geller stated there should be ample right-of-way. Councilmember Mufioz suggested one additional condition be having Chevron accept used oil for recycling, as it is a much needed service in this community. Mark Murphy, stated that no automotive repairs will be done at this site, making this request unpractical and very expensive for the owners. Marva Davis, P.O. Box 952, Winchester, stated that used oil is not being accepted at their current location. She further stated that EPA has strict regulations for recycling oil and it is difficult to assure used oil does not contain any other chemicals. Councilmember Mufioz expressed his concern that environmental problems are not being addressed. He suggested Chevron could pass the cost of the recycling along to the customers, not absorb the cost directly. Minutea 5/22/90 9 Mayor Parks suggested spreading the responsibility of recycling used oil to all gas stations in the City by adopting a City ordinance. Councilmember Birdsall said the problem she sees with this project is they will have food on the premises and used oil couldn't be stored in the same building. Jack Davis, 42896 Santa Suzanne, stated this site will be completely demolished and leveled. No storage tanks for oil will remain and it would be an un-fair condition to place on this station alone. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Ct., asked the Council how many mini-marts will be allowed in the City where people can buy alcohol and drive. Mayor Parks declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:47 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Conditional Use Permit 3036. The motion was carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, Parks NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mufioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Moore moved, Councilmember Birdsall seconded a motion to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:49 PM. The Meeting was reconvened at 10:00 PM with all members present. 14. FY 1990-91 Budget Consideration City Manager Aleshire reported that the City Council has received the proposed budget and held one workshop on May 12, 1990. Since that workshop the budget has been updated to reflect Council changes. Mr. Aleshire stated the main purpose of this hearing is to receive public input. He reported five committees have requested City funding. Minutes 5/22/90 10 Mr. Aleshire introduced Mary Jane Henry to give a brief presentation. Ms. Henry listed the revisions made pursuant to the budget workshop held on May 12, 1990. Paul Castillo, 3131 Arlington Avenue, representing Alternatives to Domestic Violence, asked the City Council for $5,000 to aid in this program. Mr. Castillo reported that according to statistics, 10% of families in Temecula will be actively involved in some form of domestic violence. This program provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence at no charge. Jim Meyler, 29930 Santiago Road, representing The Arts Council of Temecula Valley, submitted a grant proposal of $50,000 to the City. Mr. Meyler stated The Arts Council has been granted both a 501 C~3 and 509 A charitable organization designations. Bill Bopf, representing The Community Recreation Center Corporation, stated this Corporation intends to provide the City $250,000 for the purpose of building a community recreational center. He requested that the City make a commitment to fund the remainder of the costs of construction. Pia Oliver, 27919 Front Street, requested a statement be read in her absence. Mayor Parks read her statement in support of funding The Economic Development Corporation. Bill Bopf, 28924 Front Street, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, asked the City Council to seriously consider becoming a partner in the Economic Development Corporation and funding this organization $75,000, which will be matched. Councilmember Birdsall asked why this program is not part of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bopf answered this one issue would account for over half of the Chamber budget and would therefore take a disproportionate amount of the Chamber resources to administer. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the County contributes to this program, would it decrease the dollar figure necessary for the City to contribute. Mr. Bopf answered that as money is received from other agencies the City's contribution would decrease. Councilmember Mufioz questioned the 50/50 contribution level required of the City when given only one vote on the Board of Directors. Mr. Bopf stated that the City could request additional representation on the board as a condition for funding. Councilmember Lindemarts stated he was in favor of an organization to benefit citizens of Temecula, but had reservations regarding funding an agency for all the Temecula, Murietta, Riverside County area. Minutes 5/22/90 11 Councilmember Mufioz stated that the Economic Development Corporation would be a good investment for the area. He further stated that many of the unincorporated areas may be included in the City's Sphere of Influence. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to extend the meeting to 11:00 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Barbara Pearson, 30150 Via Monterey, representing the Temecula Town Association, asked the City Council for $35,120 to aid in building a 3,000 sq. ft. building adjoining the present building. She further stated the unused property adjoining the center is scheduled for a community park. Mayor Parks asked if the $35,000 would be used for street improvements. Ms. Pearson answered that it would be a grant for the development of the community park. Jeanne L. Bums, 30112 Santiago Road, representing the Temecula Community Theater, asked for funding to aid in four scheduled productions. She asked for $20,000 for these productions. Councilmember Mufioz requested adding a budget for improving the senior center. Mr. Mufioz estimated a figure of $25,000. Councilmember Birdsall stated she had tried to get a budget from the Senior Center, but has not been able to obtain figures and will report back on this issue next week. Councilmember Lindemans requested a token funding of $1 for adoption of Voorburg, Holland as Temecula's Sister City. Councilmember Lindemans stated that Voorburg is the oldest City in Holland and Temecula is the newest in California, and requested staff put this item on the agenda. Councilmember Moore stated there is an additional request from the Temecula Valley Substance Abuse Council for $7,500. Mayor Parks advised that these items would not be approved at this time, but would be continued to the meeting of May 29, 1990. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue the budget hearing to the meeting of May 29, 1990, 7:00 PM, at the Temecula Community Center. The motion was carried by the following vote: Minutes 5/22/90 12 AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: C OUNCILMEMBERS: C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Aleshire reported on his meeting with the County on The Ynez Corridor Mello Roos, who agreed to work toward having the first phase bonds issued in August. He stated the County would like the City to handle the engineering work. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. CITY COUNCII, REPORTS Councilmember }iirdsall 1. Requested staff research various publications available through the League of California Cities to be used as reference materials by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Moore 1. Asked staff to look into the matter of the recent street sweeping performed by the County. She feels the City should not be charged for this service. Councilmember Mufioz 1. Asked that staff check into having badly needed roadway striping and repairs performed by the County prior to June 30, 1990. 2. Requested that staff look at the intersection of Pala Road and Highway 79 South and make recommendations for increasing safety factors. Minutes 5/22/90 13 Requested that the matter of left turn lanes be studied for Rancho California Road at the entrance to Woodcreek Apartments and at Rancho California Road at the entrance to the mini-center just west of Moraga Road. Mayor Parks 1. Requested staff check into the road widening at Temecula Middle School. 2. Asked for information regarding possible condemnation of the Pala Road Bridge and creation of another crossing of the Temecula Creek to tie into Highway 79 South. AD.IOURNMENT Councilmember Birdsall moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to adjourn at 10:55 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: Ju fe r k, Deput City C rk'13) Minutes 5/22190 14