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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092590 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:02 PM at the Temccula Community Center, 28816 Pujol, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were Acting City Manager Rick Sayre, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor George Simmons, Temecula Valley House of Praise. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Muffoz. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. CONSENT CALENDAR Staff requested the removal of Item No. 6 from the agenda. Councilmember Birdsall asked that staff recheck the fees listed in the staff report on page one before this matter comes back to the City Council. She pointed out that the K-Rat fees appear to be excessive and suggested they may be in error on the report. Councilmember Moore requested the removal of Item No. 8 and 10 from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Mufioz requested the removal of Item No. 9 from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-5, 7 and 11 as follows: 1. Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure Minutes 9/25/90 1 11. Minutes 9/25/90 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Resolution Approvim, Payment of Demands 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Flexible Benefits Plan 3.1 Adopt the attached City of Temecula Flexible Benefits Plan Document. 3.2 Establish a monthly Flexible benefit amount for full time employees and the City Council of $450 exclusive of retirement. Application for ABC I,icense - Yasohachi Shiojima 4.1 Receive and file. Claim for Damages - Colleen Farrell vs. City of Temecula 5.1 Deny the claim for damages. Reduction of Securities for Tract No. 20987 7.1 Authorize the reduction in securities for improvements in Tract No. 20987 and direct the City Clerk to advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to so notify the Bond Company (SAFECO Insurance Company of America) 10-A Permit - Stephen's Kangaroo Rat 11.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute Federal Fish and Wildlife License/Permit Application for incidental "take". 11.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute First Amendment to Agency Agreement California Endangered Species Permit. The motion was carried by the following vote: 2 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parcel Map No. 23969 Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None Councilmember Moore referred to Planning Condition No. 23, asking that the "Standard 810 barricade" be changed to something more aesthetic. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated this is a temporary barricade and will be removed when adjoining properties are developed. Councilmember Mufioz asked for a brief report from staff outlining the major issues in this case. Gary Thornhill, Chief Planner, explained the significant issue discussed before the Planning Commission was the design of the road where the barricade is proposed. He stated the sewer agency installed lines in the road right-of-way, which caused a re-design of the road. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, presented slides showing the right-of-way and the 10 foot strip the applicant has agreed to construct. Councilmember Moore moved, Councilmember Birdsall seconded a motion to receive and file Parcel Map No. 23969. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Conditional Use Permit No. 2980, Revised Permit No. 1 Councilmember Mufioz asked if this two-lane street can handle the potential traffic proposed by this project? Minutes 9/25190 3 10. Doug Stewart stated that it is his understanding that a traffic study was done which addressed these issues. Gary Thornhill said this project is a very low generator of traffic. It is a storage facility, and would receive mostly night and weekend access, and therefore is not a concern to staff. Mayor Parks asked if there are any plans for a traffic signal at this intersection. He stated he shares Councilmember Mufioz' concern regarding the traffic in this area and asked the Engineering Department to look into a possible exit off of Lyndie Lane from the Car Wash and shopping center. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to receive and file Conditional Use Permit No. 2980, Revised Permit No. 1. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Plot Plan No. 11345 Councilmember Moore stated there was no indication in the staff report that this project has gone before the Old Town Architectural Review Committee and asked that staff make sure these projects go to the committee for review and recommendations. She also said there are no comments from the School District regarding this project. Councilmember Lindemans stated he spoke with the applicant who assured him this project obtained approval from the Architectural Review Committee. He said, however, with the committee being so newly formed, perhaps these standards should be reviewed. He suggested putting this plot plan on hold until this could be accomplished. Mayor Parks said this plot plan does not allow the developer to build without first obtaining a building permit and stated this was approved by the Planning Director in March of 1990. Gary Thomhill reported that the adoption of standards for the Architectural Review Committee is several months away and suggested the Council not delay this project any further. Minutes 9/25/90 4 It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve Plot Plan No. 11345 based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in the attached Riverside County Staff Report dated April 23, 1990; and the added condition of the City of Temecula Engineering Department; and adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. 11345 TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF 1,800 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL SHOPS, SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WEST OF FRONT STREET ("THE EMPORIUM") Councilmember Mufioz requested this approval be amended to state, "that on the representation of the applicant, this has been approved by the Architectural Review Committee." Councilmember Moore amended the motion and Councilmember Birdsall seconded. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCIL BUSINESS 12. Waste General Study Memorandum of Understanding with City/County of Riverside June Greek, Deputy City Clerk, reported she spoke with Mr. Rufus Young of Burke, Williams and Sorenson who reviewed the paperwork sent to the City by the County. He stated the Memorandum of Understanding is acceptable. City Attomey Field stated that State Law (AB 939) mandates that by 1995 a 25 % reduction in solid waste generation and a 50% reduction by the year 2,000. He said that in the near future the Council will be looking at recycling plans. He reported that part of State legislation is a requirement for the Waste Characterization Study that the County is initiating in cooperation with the Cities of Riverside Counties. Minutes 9/25/90 5 Mayor Parks stated that the benefit to the City, is that the cost will be a very small portion, based upon our population, within the entire County, versus doing our own study which would be much more costly. Councilmember Lindemans reported that he and Councilmember Moore recently spent time in the City of Irvine studying their Waste Management Program. He said that by separating the garbage for recycling, Irvine has attained an 18% waste reduction. He said Temecula will soon be presented with a proposal to separate refuse and an educational program on how this can be accomplished. Councilmember Birdsall stated that Fallbrook is currently in the process of implementing a trial trash sorting program. She stated this is mandated state-wide by AB939. Councilmember Moore moved, Councilmember Lindemans seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside for Waste Management Generation Study. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS Acting City Manager Rick Sayre stated that in the near future he will be introducing an addition six members of staff who are currently in training. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Birdsall requested the following: That the schedule for the traffic directors on Ynez and Winchester be modified to begin and end at an earlier hour on Saturdays. 2. That extra traffic directors be added on the "Tractor Race Weekend", October 5, 6 and 7. Minutes 9/25/90 6 Mayor Parks requested that a "fast track" program be developed to expedite the required steps in the planning process for companies like ACS and that a staff member be assigned to the "fast track" projects. Councilmember Lindemans asked that this be voted upon by the Council. Councilmember Mufioz asked that staff take precautions to assure the quality of the job not be sacrificed due to "fast tracking". Mayor Parks also asked the status of Assessment Districts 159 and 161, and asked that this be given priority. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to adjourn at 7:55 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATI'EST: Minutes 9/25/90 7