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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100990 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 9, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:35 PM at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Recording Secretary Susan W. Jones. Executive Session City Attorney Scott Field announced that the purpose of this closed session was to discuss pending litigation in the matter of Jones Intercable vs. the City of Temecula, and Outdoor Media Group vs. the City of Temecula. This was done pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 6:37 PM. The executive session was adjourned at 7:12 PM. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:16 PM with all members present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Nelson, Calvary Chapel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Birdsall. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS City Manager Dixon introduced Anthony Elmo, the Chief Building Official for the City of Temecula. Minutes 10/09/90 1 Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Mary Jo Helmeke and Eve Craig for their participation in the Temecula Arts Festival '90. Mayor Parks proclaimed October 9, 1990 as Joan F. Sparkman Day in Temecula for her outstanding service in the Community. Carol Henderson Wright presented the City Council with a newly published book entitled "Temecula Remembered". PUBLIC COMMENTS Edward Doran, 39985 Stamos Court, expressed his thanks and congratulations to the members of the City Council for resolving several problems facing the community. Those problems include, traffic on the overpass, which has been successfully mitigated with use of traffic directors. He voiced his approval of the appointment of Shawn Nelson as the City's Parks and Recreation Director, stating he is an outstanding choice for the position. Mr. Doran also expressed his thanks to the Council for setting aside one meeting a month to interact with the citizens and allow questions to be answered and opinions to be voiced. Glen D. Richardson, 27588 Jon Christian Place, stated he would like to thank CSA-143 for the improvement in youth programs in recent months. He stated there were eight concerns addressed at a meeting in February. Two the Council acted upon very quickly; one the safety phone at Sports Parks; and the other the hiring of Shawn Nelson. He asked that the concerns, still unaddressed, be placed on the agenda so formal action can be taken. He stated his specific concerns are as follows: the possibility of lighting some of the Sports Park facilities quickly; the fee structure; and enforcement of the fee policy. He asked that this planning be done before Spring when the push for these programs occur. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Lindemans requested the removal of Agenda Items Nos. 6 and 7 from the Consent Calendar. He asked that a no vote on Item No. 13 be entered on the record. Councilmember Mufioz requested the removal of Items No. 4 and 8 from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Parks announced he had a request to speak on Item No. 11 and asked it be removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 13 with a "no" vote by Councilmember Minutes 10/09/90 2 Lindemans noted. He explained that this parcel should have been mixed use and a public hearing should have been held, and for this reason he would vote no. The items are as follows: Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of September 25, 1990, as mailed. Resolution Approving Payment of Demands 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEM~CIJLA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Acceptance of Public Improvements in Tract 20319 5.1 Accept the Public Improvements in Tract No. 20319. 5.2 Authorize the reduction of street, sewer, and water bonds and release Monument Bond. 5.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Plot Plan 11620 9.1 Receive and file. 10. Substantial Conformance No. 9 10.1 Receive and file. Minutes 10/09/90 3 12. Cancellation of Re_oular Meeting of October 23, 1990 13. 12.1 Approve cancellation of the City Council Meeting scheduled for October 23, 1990. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Final Parcel Map No. 21383 13.1 Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None Approve Final Parcel Map No. 21383, the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and the Special Facilities Agreement, subject to the conditions of approval, and the conditions as put forth in Development Agreement No. 1. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 1 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mufioz, Parks Lindemans None Public Enlployee's Retirement ,~ystem Enrollment Councilmember Mufioz requested a brief staff report, asking why the numbers are high. Mary Jane Henry, Chief Financial Officer, reported the action requested is the first step required to join the public employee's retirement program administered by the State. She explained the contribution amount was derived from a study done by PERS. City Manager Dixon stated this rate is in keeping with all the smaller and medium sized cities. Councilmember Mufioz asked if this is strictly for retirement. City Manager Dixon stated yes. He said actuafial studies will be done as time goes on. He explained that these benefits only apply at the time of retirement. Minutes 10/09/90 4 Councilmember Mufioz asked if the actual dollar figure is based on actual salaries paid out. Ms. Henry answered it is based on money paid out. Councilmember Mufioz asked if this program could begin one year from now instead of immediately, saving the City this money for the first year. City Manager Dixon stated that PERS would probably require at the time the City began offering this service, to retroactively reimburse employees to original hire date. Therefore, this would not offer the City any savings. Councilmember Lindemans asked if this replaces Social Security. City Manager Dixon answered the only portion it does not include is Medicare. Councilmember Mufioz moved, Councilmember Lindemans seconded a motion to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-103 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA Authorize the City Manager to execute a Certification of Governing Body's Action. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to read by title only and introduce an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 90-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Minutes 10/09/90 5 The motion was earfled by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 6. Plot Plan No. 11669, Tentative Parcel Map No. ~5633 Councilmember Lindemarts requested that a check list be developed to inform Council that all requirements have been met. He requested that Tenant Improvement Ordinance be adopted to handle parking concerns. Gary Thomhill, Chief Planner stated the current ordinance is constructed in this manner. He explained the County Ordinance was adopted and this is currently being done. City Manager Dixon stated a check list will be available in the near future. Councilmember Birdsall moved, Councilmember Lindemans seconded a motion to uphold Planning Commission's Approval of Plot Plan No. 11669 and Tentative Parcel map No. 25633. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 7. Tentative Tract Map No. 1987~ Amended No. ~, Phase 3 and 4, a Revised Permit Gary Thornhill explained that Council is not reviewing the Tentative Parcel Map. He stated this is only revised architectural elevations, floor plans and the plotting of the units on the property. He said this action is only approval of a revised permit. Minute~ 10/09/90 6 It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to receive and file Tentative Tract Map No. 19872, Amended No. 2, Phase 3 and 4, a Revised Permit. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 8. Conditional Use Permit No. 2 Councilmember Mufioz stated concerns with the parking at this location. Gary Thornhill stated the concern with parking had to do with the bays. He stated the County of Riverside requires four parking spaces for each bay. He said the square footage has been substantially reduced and using the general standards for commercial zoning, parking is not a problem. He stated the Planning Commission and the Planning Department felt that the bay parking issue is on the heavy side, since cars are parked in the bay areas. Councilmember Mufioz stated he felt the parking ratios set by the County should not have been reduced, as it is already a minimum standard. Councilmember Lindemans moved, Councilmember Birdsall seconded a motion to receive and file Conditional Use Permit No. 2. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes 10109190 7 11. Approval of Allocation of Funds for City of Temecula Employees Holiday Dinner City Manager Dixon stated the numbers in the staff report inadvertently included contract employees who will be paying their own cost. The adjusted total would cover 30 employees which includes the five members of Council at a cost of $1,405. Councilmember Lindemans requested that the Traffic Controllers be included in this dinner. City Manager Dixon stated that if they are included the cost should return to the original figure of $2,350. Sydney Vemon, 30268 Mersey Court, stated his disapproval of allocating any public funds for the purpose of a Holiday Dinner for City Employees. He stated that employees should pay for their own holiday celebrations, including the City Council. He stated he felt this is a misuse of public funds. Stan Palmquist, 42951 Virgo Court, stated that he is against the City allocating money for a Holiday Dinner. He asked that public funds not be used to fund such an event. City Manager Dixon replied that if there is public concern or misgivings, the employees will fund this program themselves. Councilmember Lindemans stated he feels a Christmas Party is important and in all the years he has been in business a Christmas Party has always been given to employees. He stated he is in support of a funded event. Councilmember Mufioz stated he was inclined to vote for this because he feels in the first year of Cityhood, employees sacrifice and work very hard to get the City going. He said, that he has since come to realize, there is a difference between the private sector and the public sector and public funds should not be used for such an event. However, he asked if there are other ways to fund this event, such as contributions. Councilmember Moore stated she felt a sense of camaraderie should be encouraged among City employees. She reminded Councilmember Lindemans that as good a job as the Traffic Controllers are doing, they are contract employees and are not City Employees. City Manager Dixon requested that the Council not take action on this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to remove Item No. 11 from the agenda. The motion was carried by the following vote: Minutes 10/09/90 8 AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None RECES~ Mayor Parks called a recess at 8:13 PM to be reconvened to a CSD meeting. Following the CSD meeting the City Council Meeting was reconvened at 8:40 PM. PUBI,IC HEARING 14. Appeal of PlanninE Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit No. I Gary Thornhill reported this is an appeal of the Planning Commission Denial by James Ramsey for an automobile sales lot and a 528 square foot office building. He stated the Commission had a number of concerns. Basically their concerns were that this is not an appropriate structure for the area; there are no facilities to service automobiles related to the sale of those vehicles. There are also concerns with the landscaping and concerns that this is not the type of use that should be in a scenic highway zone. For these reasons, the Commission denied the application for a conditional use permit. The planning staff recommended upholding the decision of the Planning Commission for denial. Councilmember Lindemans stated that $15,000,000 is being spent via a Mello Roos District on Ynez Road to make it attractive for car dealers. He stated we need this kind of business in the City. He said he received a letter from the applicant addressing certain issues of concern, and stated these points should be addressed. Mayor Parks opened the public hearing at 8:45 PM. Kevin McKinsey, 40550 La Colima Road, representing the applicant, stated the denial was based on The Commission's preference to have a more permanent facility due to the property's proximity to the scenic highway. He said the business would like to open this new facility in Temecula with the hope that it will grow. He stated the limited time frame of the CUP is 10 years with a 2 year review by the Planning Commission. He stated the proposed building would not have a modular appearance, but would be on a permanent foundation, be stuccoed and have a tile roof. He emphasized that this will not be a used car lot, but primarily for sale of new cars. Mr. McKinsey asked that the City Council disregard the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant CUP No. 1. Minutes 10/09/90 9 Councilmember Mufioz asked why a permanent facility could not be constructed. Mr. McKinsey answered it is a question of time and available space. He said the Hyundai people would like to establish a dealership now with the hope of it becoming a permanent facility in the future. He stated this CUP has a ten year life with a two year review, which would give the Planning Commission the opportunity to check on the progress and development in the area. City Manager Dixon stated one of the conditions the Council may wish to place on this permit if it desires to override the Planning Commission is to consider this is a new car sales lot primarily so that it does not change and become a used car lot. He said a new location for Hyundai is extremely important to them and suggested it should be in the City of Temecula. He stated ten years for a conditional use permit is too long, and recommended four or five years is more appropriate. He suggested making the review period an annual one. Mr. McKinsey stated that the life of the CUP could be changed to seven years. He said the problem with a shorter life of permit, is the existing adjacent parcel which will not come available for six years. Mayor Parks asked since the Planning Commission felt the building was not of the desired quality, would the applicant be willing to have the Planning Commission reevaluate the structure and landscaping? Mr. McKinsey said he would be willing, however this should also go through staff. He explained that stuccoing the building, tile roof and a permanent foundation all came from staff recommendations. John Unruh, 28715 Maple Road, Moreno Valley, General Manager of Quaid Hyundai, reported Hyundai has only been in the United States since 1986. He stated Hyundai is looking for the smaller markets and is interested in opening a point in Temecula. He reported he looked into the Auto Park and it is not financially feasible at this time. He said their number one concern is that any business venture undertaken be successful. He stated the concern that no service would be available on site is covered because a service facility will be located about a mile and that will be a permanent service facility. Mayor Parks closed the public heating at 9:20 PM. City Manager Dixon said that a new point for Hyundai is very important and it is indicated that it should be developed in Temecula. He also stressed establishing sales are for primarily for new cars is important. He said seven years is not an unreasonable request with a review once a year. He advised a temporary structure can be done in a very aesthetically pleasing manner. He said adding those conditions would put a better light on the application that has been received. Minutes 10/09/90 10 City Attorney Field suggested continuing this item for two weeks to further address the conditions being placed on this CUP. Councilmember Mufioz asked if this should be sent back to the Planning Commission instead of simply overruling their recommendation. Councilmember Lindemans asked that this not be sent back to the Planning Commission. He stated this would be a hardship on the applicant, and stated that if the Planning Commission had all the facts, their decision would be different. Mayor Parks called a one minute break at 9:25 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 9:26 PM. Gary Thomhill, Chief Planner, recommended taking action on the issue and the necessary adjustments relating to design could be worked out by staff so this project can be moved along. Councilmember Birdsall suggested leaving the Conditional Use Permit at 10 years instead of seven years, stating this may not give the applicant enough time. City Manager Dixon stated he would prefer seven years, with the opportunity for the applicant to extend the permit. Mayor Parks stated he agreed that this matter should be settled tonight. He summarized the recommendations are to change Planning Condition No. 8 to read seven years instead of ten years; Condition 12 - the primary use of the property shall be restricted to the sale of new automobiles and No. 12 should be amended to read that this should be a new franchise point. He expressed his only concern is that the Planning Commission review the approval of the building and landscaping. City Manager Dixon suggested referring the building design and architecture and landscaping to the Planning Commission for their final action. Councilmember Mufioz moved, Councilmember Lindemans seconded a motion to sustain the applicants appeal and grant CUP No. 1, with revised conditions of approval and additional instructions that revised architectural and landscape plans to go before the Planning Commission at the next available date after submittal to the Planning Department. Further to adopt a resolution entitled: Minute~ 10/09/90 11 RESOLUTION NO. 90-104 A RKqOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1 TO PERMIT OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT AND A 528 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE BETWEEN WINCHESTER ROAD AND OVERLAND DRIVE. The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None COUNC1L I!USINFSS 15. Sam Hick~ Monument Park Dedication of Land City Manager Dixon reported this staff report has been prepared by the City Attorney and staff recommendation is that the City Council accept the offer of dedication of Sam Hicks Monument Park subject to the revision contained in the Grant Deed and the Declaration of Restfictions; subject to the Old Town Temecula Foundation approving the revised land lease for the museum. City Attorney Field stated the parties involved are officially the Sam Hicks Monument Park Foundation and the Old Town Temecula Museum Foundation. He also stated the lease will be reviewed by the Museum Foundation on October 16, 1990. Councilmember Birdsall stated the parties are the Sam Hicks Monument Park and it's the Temecula Museum Foundation, not the Old Town Museum. Councilmember Lindemans stated he could not approve acceptance of land that can not be used for any other purpose. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the agreement provides for any requirements of obligations on the part of the City if the Museum Foundation does not successfully raise the money to build and operate the museum. City Attorney Field stated a requirement has been added to the lease that states within three years construction must begin and within five years, the museum is to be completed. Minutes 10/09/90 12 He stated he does have a minor concern that the monument remain in the same place. City Attorney Field responded that he has had discussion on the use restrictions and it is important to the Foundation that the power of termination remain. I-Ie stated there is already a similar restriction on the property imposed by Kaiser Aetna, restricting the use of the property. He stated regardless of what action the Council takes, the power of termination will remain. Councilmember Moore stated that if the City does not accept this park, it will remain as it is, the museum will be built by the foundation and the land will probably be offered to the Museum Foundation. Councilmember Mufioz stated he felt the insurance was inadequate and suggested it be revised up to $1,000,000. City Attorney Field responded that these were limits originally proposed. He stated the limits need to reflect what is available to a non-profit organization. Councilmember Birdsall said the Museum will be fenced and not open to the public in the first year and this insurance amount should be adequate. She stated this can be increased when the Museum opens. Mayor Parks stated this property will remain a park in the City of Temecula whether the City accepts it or not. He said the City would be much better off to have control of the maintenance and use, to make it into a well-maintained nice area, instead of an "eye sore". He stated that if a situation arises in the future where the City needs the property for another purpose, the City could at that time negotiate further. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Parks to accept the offer of dedication of Sam Hicks Monument Park subject to the reverter clause contained in the Grant Deed and the Declaration of Restrictions, and subject to the Temecula Museum Foundation approving the revised land lease for the Museum. The motion was carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Mufioz clarified his yes vote is with the understanding that the insurance be adjusted when the museum is open to the public. Minutes 10/09/90 13 Councilmember Birdsall moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 PM. Mayor Parks called a recess at 10:10 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:16 PM. 16. Adult Business Permit Ordinance City Attorney Field reported that there is no existing Riverside County Ordinance regulating Adult Businesses and upon discovering this deficiency in the current code, an interim ordinance has been prepared. This will require 4/5ths vote to approve. He stated this will be a 45 day ordinance, and staff will come back shortly with an extension and eventually come back with a more sophisticated ordinance. He stated it is important to have something on the books to regulate these types of uses, which can have negative impacts on the community. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt interim urgency ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 90-18 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RELATING TO ADULT BUSINESSES AND REQUIRING A PERMIT THEREFOR The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 17. Committee to Select General Plan Consultants City Manager Dixon reported staff has asked the Planning Commission to appoint two of its members to a screening panel for the selection of General Plan Consultants. Mr. Dixon suggested appointing two members of the City Council along with the City Manager to function as an interview board to choose a consulting firm so work on the general plan can commence. Minutes 10/09/90 14 Councilmember Lindemans moved, Councilmember Birdsall seconded a motion to nominate Councilmember Moore and Councilmember Mufioz to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee, stating that these two Councilmembers will provide for opposing viewpoints. Mayor Parks stated he did not have a problem with this, however since he does have some expertise in planning and engineering issues he offered his services to serve on the committee. Councilmember Moore declined the nomination to give Mayor Parks the opportunity to serve on the committee. Councilmember Lindemans amended the motion, Councilmember Birdsall amended the second to appoint Mayor Parks and Councilmember Mufioz to serve with the City Manager, Steven Ford and John Hoagland of the Planning Commission to choose a consultant for the General Plan. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, Mufioz, Parks None None 18. Consideration of Scheduling City Council/City Manager Tet~m 11uildiql~ 8ession City Manager Dixon reported that as discussed in a memorandum to the Council, he discussed with Ted Gaebler the possibilities of conducting a Team Building Session. He also reported that the League of California Cities will be holding a team building session in January and also in May. He stated the process used by Mr. Gaebler would provide a select, more personalized program than the League of California Cities which works with eight or ten cities and is not tailored to any one particular group. He also reported the cost of these two different types of sessions are substantially different. Councilmember Moore asked if the League's Team Building Session also allowed for goal setting? Mr. Dixon answered it is team building that brings the Council together to know themselves, as well as developing interpersonal skills. Councilmember Lindemans asked how much preliminary work would be involved in the program to be conducted by Ted Gaebler. City Manager Dixon answered that Mr. Minutes 10/09/90 15 Gaebler would spend two or three days prior to the session and to meet individually with each Councilmember, so that the program can be designed to meet the goals of this Council. Councilmember Lindemans stated this seems like a very large expense and asked if there are others who can do this type of work at a lower cost. City Manager Dixon stated this type of program is costly and if this is a concern, perhaps the Council should attend the League's program which is one-third of the cost, and if desired at a later point a more individual program could be implemented. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, stated he did not feel it was appropriate to spend $12,000 to $15,000 so that the City Council can work better together. He said he understands the concern to have an effective Council, yet he feels the Council does not have to always agree, and feels the funds could be more appropriately spent. Jane Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, stated she is also opposed to allocating funds for a team building session. She said she does not feel the Council should necessarily be the best of friends, thereby making it more difficult to make decisions according to one's conscience. Ms. Vernon said if the Council would listen more to the people of the community, the Council would become more effective and grow closer together. Mayor Parks called a one minute break to change the tape at 10:40 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 10:41 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to extend the meeting until 11:00 PM. Nancy Barber, 29838 Corte Castille, stated she felt the cost of $15,000 would be more on the lines of personal counseling for the Councilmembers, and said there are ways of getting along better without spending this amount. She suggested that the League of California Cities Team Building session would be preferable. Councilmember Mufioz stated it seems like a great deal of money, and questioned the benefits that would be derived from such a session. He said team building seems to be many things; mutual respect, respecting the viewpoint of others, being fair to all members; philosophies must be compromised at times; and the majority making the minority feel as if they too make a contribution. He stated that if these types of issues can be resolved by team building, he would support the idea. However, he stated that knowing human nature, Council is dealing with philosophies and human nature and unless this individual is a psychiatrist who works with behavior modification, this session would not be effective. Mayor Parks suggested that one other item needed is mutual trust among members, and suggest that the League of California Cities Conference in January, would be an Minutes 10/09/90 16 appropriate forum to accomplish these common goals. He stated in the meantime, if the Council would desire a goal setting session, he would be in favor of hiring a facilitator for a day to accomplish this. Councilmember Lindemans stated he feels The Council does need to set up a one-day session as soon as possible and would support this idea. Councilmember Birdsall stated she may not be able to attend the meeting in January as it conflicts with year end tax reports for her business. City Manager Dixon reported this team building is most effective when all members are present, but stated he still feels it is important to schedule. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to direct staff to schedule the Council for the League of California Cities Team Building Session in January and schedule a one-day workshop with a facilitator to be held in November. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 19. Urgency Ordinance Fstablishing Decision Making Authority for Subdivision and IJand Use Applications City Attomey Field reported that at the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting held July 30, 1990, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a clear line of authority between the City Council and the Planning Commission with respect to consideration of various development applications. He stated what is before Council is an ordinance which does this. Councilmember Lindemans asked if staff has reviewed and agrees with this ordinance. City Manager Dixon responded that staff has reviewed this and one change that was suggested by Mayor Parks with respect to Item No. 19 on page four should be made. Currently it was felt that this item should be shifted from approval by the Planning Director to approval by the Planning Commission until such time as the City hires a permanent Planning Director. Minutes 10109190 17 City Attomey Field reported that within one or two days from the Planning Commission meeting, Council would receive a copy of the action minutes so the Council will know what has been approved and denied, giving eight days for any Councilmember to appeal this decision. Mayor Parks requested that Council receive Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes. City Manager Dixon stated this will be done. Councilmember Lindemans moved, Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to adopt an urgency ordinance with the amendment of moving Item No. 19 from Planning Director's approval to Planning Commission's approval, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 90-19 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY FOR SUBDIVISION AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS The motion was carded by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. CITY COUNCIl, REPORTS Councilmember Lindemans requested that the Public Forum be changed from the first Tuesday of the month to the second Tuesday of the Month when the meeting is televised. He requested this be placed on the October 16, 1990 agenda for action. Minute8 10/09/90 18 Mayor Parks requested that monthly reports on the status of Assessment Districts be forwarded to Council and suggested a facilitator to accomplish this task. AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn at 11:03 PM, to a meeting on October 16, 1990 at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol, Temecula. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: Ju~reek, Deputy city-Clerk Minutea 10/09/90 19