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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061990 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 19, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:05 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Doug Keup, Church of Christ. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Lindemans. PRF~ENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Parks declared June 23, 1990 as "Over the Hill Pigskin Shootout" Day in Temecula. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Lindemans requested the removal of Items 2 and 3 from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Mufioz asked why Item No. 5 is on the agenda and whether the standards could be modified at a later date. Minute,~ 6/19/90 1 City Manager Aleshire stated this item is on the agenda as recommended by the City Engineer, Tim Serlett. The recommendation is to adopt the uniform standards for plumbing. He stated these standards can be modified by resolution at a later date. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 4, 5 and 6 as follows: 1. Minutes 1.1 Approved minutes of June 5, 1990 as mailed. 4. Plot Plan No. 11338, Amended No. ~ Planning Correction No. ! 4.1 Received and Filed Plot Plan No. 11338, Amended No. 2, Planning Correction No. 1, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval contained in the County Staff Report. o Resolution Adopting the Standard gpecifications for Public Works Con.ruction and E~tablishin_~ Certain Requirements. 5.1 Adopted a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, WORK AREA TRAFFIC CONTROL, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. Approval of City Manager's Contract 6.1 Authorized the Mayor to sign letter of agreement with David F. Dixon to serve as City Manager of the City of Temecula. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Minutes 6/19/90 2 2. Tentative Tract Map :z3:Z09, Amendment No. 4 Councilmember Lindemarts said he felt this issue would better be handled by the Planning Commission. He stated his opposition to destroying the hillside by moving 2 million cubic feet of dirt, and questioned why a traffic impact study had not been done. Councilmember Lindemans moved, Councilmember Mufioz seconded a motion to refer Item No. 2 to the Planning Commission for public hearings. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the Council would have final approval on this tract. Ross Geller, Planning Director, stated the Final Map will come back before the City Council. Mayor Parks said this item has gone through the County Planning Staff, and asked if it can be expedited. Mr. Geller said it will be placed on the next Planning Commission Agenda. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Final Tract Map No. :~4169 Councilmember Lindemans stated he did not have a problem regarding the splitting of two parcels but asked if anyone was addressing the road requirements for this project. Tim Serlett, City Engineer, stated the developer is meeting the conditions for approval. He said the developer is paving the intersection of Moraga, and widening Rancho California Road at Lindy Way. Mayor Parks asked if the developer is creating a left-turn pocket at Lindy Way? City Engineer Serlett said this project was originally conditioned to stripe a left turn pocket for Lindy Way. However, in dealing with the County Road Department, they agreed to have the developer pay a fee, and have the County do the striping plan and install the left turn pocket. Mr. Serlett stated the developer has also agreed to install the median. Councilmember Lindemans suggesting taking this item off calendar until the road conditions are met. Minutes 6/19/90 3 Tim Serlett, responding to Councilmember Mufioz, said the left turn pocket into Moraga Plaza and the median islands, are under the direct control of the developer who is constructing these improvements. He said the left turn on Lindy l_ane would be constructed by the County Road Department having received a fee from the developer. The timing on when the County will make these improvements is not known. Larry Markham, 41750 Winchesmr Road, representing the developer stated the project has been delayed by the County Traffic Section with regard to relocation of traffic signals for six to eight months. He said the developer offered to relocate the signal but the County declined. Mr. Markham said the developer is ready to finish the improvements but has been put on hold by the County. Mr. Markham further explained that the median under construction by the developer would be a raised median whereby a protected left turn could be made into the plaza. He said the developer has complied with all conditions of approval and would like to move forward. Mayor Parks asked if delaying this map would have a negative effect? Mr. Markham said that Kinder Kate is ready to close escrow and needs this approval to do so. Mayor Parks suggested not allowing occupancy until the road conditions are met. Mr. Markham stated if the developer could have assurance from the County Road Department that their portion of the work would be completed, the developer would probably not have a problem with some deferral of occupancy. He stressed, however, the developer has no control over the County. City Attorney Fields said in order to condition this final map, a public hearing must be held. He said since this is a final map, only issues concerning and health and safety may be addressed. Mayor Parks stated he felt this issue has been resolved, and only the timing remains to be worked out. He suggested continuing this for two weeks, to get the schedule for completion of road improvements. Mr. Markham asked the City to apply leverage with the County to get a response. He stated the County has collected the developer's money and needs to perform. He requested a one week continuance. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue this matter for one week. Minutes 6/19/90 4 The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Councilmember Mufioz stated he felt the Council should seriously consider reversing the decision of the County to restripe and install left turn pocket, and return this responsibility to developer. He stated he felt the improvements would be made in a much more timely manner. Mayor Parks said it is possible to install reflective tape on a temporary basis to satisfy this road condition, as long as it is safe. The County could later replace the tape and permanently restripe the left turn pocket. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Plot Plan No. 11234 City Manager Aleshire reported this is a request to build a two story office building. Staff recommendation is to continue this item off calendar to allow a traffic report and other matters to be reviewed by staff. He said the developer has agreed. Councilmember Lindemans stated he felt the parking requirements were not met, and suggested referring this item to the Planning Commission. Ross Geller, Planning Director, said he felt most of the planning issues have been addressed, and recommended continuing this item off calendar until the final matters are resolved. He stated the applicant is agreeable to this. Mayor Parks opened the public hearing at 7:45 PM. There being no public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:46 PM. Councilmember Moore stated she had concerns regarding the on-site traffic generated and asked if circulation will be looked into. City Engineer Serlett answered this will be addressed. Minutes 6/19/90 5 Councilmember Lindemans moved, Councilmember Mufioz seconded a motion to refer this item to the Planning Commission for further discussion. Councilmember Mufioz asked what the implications of referring this to the Planning Commission would be. Planning Director, Ross Geller, said this item has been approved by the County, and this action would send this item backward instead of moving forward. City Manager Aleshire stated Willdan collects fees from developers when doing planning studies that cover the cost of these services. When a project comes from the County with a recommendation of approval, all such fees have been collected. If the City chooses to restudy an issue, funding must come from the City budget. These costs have not been anticipated, and the financial impact is significant. Mayor Parks said the County has spent a lot of time reviewing this plot plan. He said City staff has raised questions and the Council is obligated to continue this item, yet needs to move it along and not further delay the process by sending it back before the Planning Commission. He stated there is no reason why the City Council cannot address this issue. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the City will receive additional money from the developer. City Manager Aleshire stated the fees were collected by the County. No further fees can be collected from the developer. Mr. Aleshire stated this applies to all projects referred by the County. Councilmember Lindemans stated we will spend fees whether it goes to the Planning Commission or to staff, and stressed this is a very complicated project in which we need the expertise of the Planning Commission. Mayor Parks stated he felt he had a problem referring this matter back to the Planning Commission. He said the Council is very familiar with this project and it needs to be addressed by the Council. The motion carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Minutes 6/19/90 6 COUNCIL BUSINESS 8. Animal Control Services City Manager Aleshim reported this is a proposal for the County to continue to provide Animal Control Services to the City of Temecula for Fiscal Year 1990-1991, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Mr. Aleshire said this contract could be terminated any time in the future if desired. Councilmember Lindemans questioned Section A-2 in the contract, stating it was open ended and asked if these services could exceed $80,000. City Manager Aleshire explained that the contract represents an estimated cost for a truck operating eight hours a day for one year. The contract enables the City to receive additional service if needed, but the City would have control. Councilmember Moore stated that in Section 2, Item C, the contract states a copy of the agreement between the County and the Lake Elsinore Animals Friends will be provided to the City of Temecula upon request. She asked that this be requested. Councilmember Moore asked under Item 3 (B) if the County will inspect private kennels and catteries. City Manager Aleshire said he did not have an answer to this question. Councilmember Lindemans asked if it would be possible to sell animal licenses at pet stores. City Manager Aleshire said this is a good suggestion. He said many cities issue license at City Hall, Fire Stations, etc. and this would be looked into. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve a proposal with the County of Riverside to provide Animal Control Services to the City of Temecula for Fiscal Year 1990-1991. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Councilmember Mufioz moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to reconsider Minut~ 6/19/90 7 Agenda Item No. 7. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall 7. Plot Plan No. 11234 Councilmember Mufioz stated he was concerned with overloading the Planning Commission. He said that additional tasks would likely be given to the Planning Commission which they would handle from inception. The Council is more familiar with the details of this particular item. He said he would like to change his vote on this item and sparingly give additional tasks to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Moore said she agreed as long as the traffic engineering studies are provided to the Council. Councilmember Lindemans overloaded, he would yield. said if the Council felt the Planning Commission is It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to continue this item off calendar. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Aleshire requested that Council identify any known traffic "hotspots" and be prepared to address the matter of possible allocation of funding for the purpose of short-term remedies. He stated there is a need in the community to give some fast-track attention to short-term traffic solutions. Minutes 6/19/90 8 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attomey Fields requested that Council adjourn to 6:30 on June 27, 1990 for the purpose of conducting an executive session on the terms for the City Hall acquisition. CITY COUNCIl, REPORTS Councilmember Moore requested that staff investigate the matter of the County holding four traffic signals which have been designated to be installed in Temecula. Councilmember Mufioz requested that staff contact the County and urge the completion of restriping, road repairs and providing at least one decent street sweeping prior to termination of County services on July 1, 1990. Councilmember Lindemans requested a report on the status of the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat study. Mayor Parks requested that staff coordinate rescheduling the interviews for both Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. He requested a status update on the City's taking over the Mello-Roos District administration. He also asked staff to look at incorporating plans for the Foothill Corridor and for a by-pass road to be installed West of Old Town into a City Circulation element. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Moore moved, Councilmember Mufioz seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: eek, Deputy ~ Clerk Minutes 6/19/90 9