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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062706 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 27, 2006 The City Council convened its regular meeting at 7:04 P.M., on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California, was convened. Present: 5 Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, Washington, and Roberts Absent: o Council Members: None PRELUDE MUSIC The Prelude Music was provided by Sketch from Kiss Me Kate, performed by Ashley Lohman, Jason Call, and Paige Patterson. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Wales of Mountain View Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Naggar. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS New City Website Presentation Director of Information System Thorson, provided a PowerPoint Presentation with regard to the City's new Website, highlighting on the following sections: . Agenda o Content Manager o New Calendar o E-Subscriptions o New Look . CMS Approval Workflow . Prototype Tour . Design Layout Reasoning . New Website Goes Live July 4, 2006. The City Council thanked Mr. Thorson for his presentation. R:IMinutes1062706 I I I Solar CUP 2006 City Council Trophv Presentation Mayor Roberts acknowledged Chaparral High School and Great Oak High School, two local Temecula teams that competed in the 2006 Solar Cup Program. Mayor Roberts recognized Chaparral High School for becoming the first winner of the Mayor's Cup Trophy. Justin Lyons representing Chaparral High School, thanked the City Council for its recognition and support. On behalf of Metropolitan Water District, Ms. Miller thanked the City Council for its continued support. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Donna Weiss, Temecula, thanked the City Council and the Community Services Commission for the approval of the Redhawk Community Dog Park, advising that she will be looking forward to the growth and expansion of other dog park facilities throughout the growing city. B. Mr. David Lander, representing the Silverhawk Area Coalition, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for its efforts with studying the annexation issue, noting that he would be anxiously looking forward to being part of the City of Temecula. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mayor Pro Tem Washington wished the public a happy and safe 4th of July. On behalf of the Public Traffic Safety Commission, Mayor Pro Tem Washington reminded the public not leave children or pets in vehicles. B. Council Member Naggar noted that due to the continued anxiety throughout the community with regard to the Liberty Quarry Project, he asked if it would be possible to request information with regard to challenging such an ordinance with a ballot measure. In response to Council Member Naggar's question, City Attorney Thorson noted that with the concurrence of City Council, staff could bring forward a report with information of what the method would be for challenging such an ordinance and what criteria would be for necessary to pursue a ballot measure. Referencing a timeline for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with regard to the Liberty Quarry Project, City Manager Nelson noted that staff will contact the County of Riverside Planning Department to get an update as to when the Environmental Impact Report will be completed. C. Council Member Edwards noted that she had an opportunity to attend the Redhawk Community Dog Park, and stated that it is clean, fairly quiet, and has been very popular. D. Council Member Comerchero thanked staff for its quick response to the implementation of the Redhawk Community Dog Park. Advising that the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) link service has been up 75%, Council Member Comerchero thanked Mayor Roberts for his efforts in getting a second bus on line. R:IMinutes1062706 2 I I I E. With regard to Indian Gaming, Mayor Roberts announced the following: . That the City of Temecula will be receiving $4,246,999.06 to complete the 1-15 lower SR-South Interchange Ultimate Improvements Project · That the City will be receiving $151,627 for additional police personnel who will be deployed around Pechanga Parkway . That the City will be receiving $183,000 for a closed-circuit television camera for traffic monitoring which will be installed on Pechanga Parkway from the Casino to lower 79-South · That the City will be receiving $400,000 for dual right-turn lanes on Highway 79 South to southbound Pechanga Parkway. The City Council thanked Mayor Roberts for his efforts in working with the Pechanga Tribe. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of May 23, 2006; 2.2 Approve the minutes of June 13, 2006. 3 Resolution approvina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 06.55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Fire Station 73 Transfer of Title 4.1 Approve transfer of title for Fire Station 73 by authorizing the City's designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the conveyance of said property. R:IMinutesl062706 3 I I I 5 California Department of Justice - Drua and Alcohol Analvsis/Finaerprintina RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve a three year agreement with the California Department of Justice in the amount of $210,000 for fingerprinting services; 5.2 Approve an open term agreement with the Califomia Department of Justice for drug and alcohol analysis and an annual expenditure of $28,000 plus a 10% contingency in FY 06/07. 6 First Amendment to Aareement for Law Enforcement Services RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the first amendment to the agreement for law enforcements services between the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula to include hiring one additional Patrol and four Community Service Officers. 7 Aareement for Contract Inspection Services for P & D Consultants RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve an agreement for consultant services with P & D Consultants in an amount not to exceed $156,000. 8 Aareement for Consultina Services between the City of Temecula and Communitv Works Desian Group RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve the Contract with Community Works Design Group to perform landscape plan check and inspection services in the amount of $100,000. 9 Professional Services Aareement for Geotechnical and Material Testina Services for Verizon Fiber Optic Proiect for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with LGC Geotechnical Consulting in the amount of $86,250.00 to provide 16 hours per week of geotechnical & material testing services for the Verizon Fiber Optic Project for FY2006-2007 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 9.2 Approve an appropriation of $86,250.00 from General Fund Reserves to fully fund this project. R:IMinutesl062706 4 I I I 10 Professional Landscape Plan Check and Inspection Services Aareements for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve the agreement with Community Works Design Group in the amount of $60,000.00 to provide as needed landscape plan check and inspection services; 10.2 Approve the agreement with Kobata Associates, Inc., in the amount of $60,000.00 to provide as needed landscape plan check and inspection services; 10.3 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements. 11 Award the Construction Contract for Rancho Vista Road Sidewalk Proiect - Proiect No. PW05-01 RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Award a construction contract for the Rancho Vista Road Sidewalk, Project No. PW05-01 to Elite Bobcat Service, Inc. in the amount of $188,888.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 11 .2 Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $18,888.80, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 11.3 Approve an acceleration of $150,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Budget for the FY2006-2007 to the current FY2005-2006 budget to cover the administration and construction costs. 12 Award the Construction Contract for Traffic Sianallnstallation. Jefferson Avenue and Sanborn Avenue. and Redhawk Parkway and Overland Trail/Paseo Parallon Intersections - Proiect No. PW05-07 and Proiect No. PW05-08 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Award a construction contract for Traffic Signal Installations, Jefferson Avenue and Sanborn Avenue, and Redhawk Parkway and Overland Trail/Paseo Para lion Intersections, Project No. PW05-07 and 05-08 to HMS Construction, Inc. in the amount of $328,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 12.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $32,800.00, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 12.3 Approve an acceleration of $141,651.00 programmed for FY2006-2007, to fully fund the HMS Construction, Inc. contract and the project contingency. R:IMinutesl062706 5 I 13 Fourth Amendment to Contract Aareement for On-Call Traffic Sianal Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Contract Agreement with Republic Electric to perform additional On-Call Traffic Signal Maintenance Services and traffic related projects for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 14 Enaineerina Plan Check. Map and Leaal Description Review for Fiscal Year 2006-2007- KRW & Associates RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the agreement for Engineering Plan Check, Map and Legal Description Review for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 with KRW & Associates for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute this agreement. 15 Voter Approved Measure C Annual Special Tax Levv RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: I RESOLUTION NO. 06.56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, AND ARTERIAL STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS 16 Acceptance of Grant Deed for Open Space Lot 9 of Tract 29133 RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed for Open Space Lot 9 of Tract 29133 and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to cause the deed to be recorded. I R:IMinutesl062706 6 I I I 17 Resolution Adoptina FY 2006-2007 Solid Waste Rates RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 06-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING SOLID WASTE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 18 Arts Council of Temecula Valley Special Events Community Grant Aareement RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Approve a Special Events Community Grant Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Arts Council of Temecula Valley in the amount of $32,000. 19 Librarv Furnishinas Purchase RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Approve a purchase from Library Design Group in the amount of $150,208.08 plus a 10% contingency for library furnishings in the public areas of the Temecula Public Library; 19.2 Approve a purchase from Yamada Enterprises in the amount of $45,125.70 plus a 10% contingency for children's library furnishings and adult lounge chairs in the public areas of the Temecula Public Library and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase agreement. 20 Riverside County Librarv Contract Amendment NO.9 20.1 Approve Amendment NO.9 to the Agreement to Provide Library Services (Additional Staff); 20.2 Authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 to fund the Temecula Library Volunteer Coordinator half-time position and to subsidize funding to maintain the Senior Reference Librarian and Reference Librarian positions for the first four (4) months of fiscal year 2006-07. MOTION: Council Member Naggar moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and the electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:34 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:45, the City Council resumed with regular business. R:IMinutes1062706 7 I I I PUBLIC HEARING 30 Approve the Old Town Civic Center Master Plan. Approve a Mitiaated Neaative Declaration. and Authorize the Desian for Phase 10ld Town Infrastructure Improvements RECOMMENDATION: 30.1 Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Environmental Assessment for the Old Town Civic Center Master Plan; 30.2 Approve the Old Town Civic Center Master Plan and authorize staff to proceed with the design phase of the Phase 1 Old Town Infrastructure Improvements. By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Deputy City Manager Thornhill expressed his enthusiasm with the vision of the proposed Old Town Civic Center project, clarifying site location, public parking/parking structure, public plaza/parks/open spaces, property acquisitions, Old Town Specific Plan, visitor generation, visibility from the Interstate 15, and configuration of the property. At this time, Mr. Thornhill introduced the project architects - Les Melburg, Mike Lusso, and Dave Rogers. Mr. Melburg proceeded with a detailed description of the concept master plan, commenting on the following: . Site boundary/site topography . Accessibilitylvisibility of the plaza/open space . Landscaping . Parking/parking structure . Water features Further commenting on the proposed project by way of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Mike Luzo addressed the following: . Phasing/sequencing of the project . Phase I o Site preparation o Undergrounding of utilities o Site utility infrastructure work o Public plaza spaces (at gradel/parking structure (480 spaces) o City Plaza o Site work necessary to facilitate later construction of the retail/commercial buildings Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that with regard to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, it was determined that there would be no significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project; that the document was sent out for comments; that only one comment was received; and that staff has responded to the comment. In closing, Mr. Thornhill requested the Council's approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Phase I of the project; adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration; approve the Old Town Civic Center Master Plan; and authorize staff to proceed with Phase I Old Town Infrastructure Improvement Design work. R:IMinutesl062706 a I I I City Manager Nelson reiterated that the proposed project will be adding 480 parking spaces to the Old Town area and that those spaces will be available during evening hours and weekends and, thereby, addressing parking concems and increasing overall parking in Old Town by 1/3; advised that a comprehensive parking study will be prepared for Old Town; and noted that had the City not acquired the properties to support the Civic Center Master Plan, those properties would have been developed pursuant to the Old Town Specific Plan (Tourist/Retail) and, therefore, would have generated three times the number of traffic trips that are currently being proposed for the Civic Center Master Plan. Mr. Nelson thanked Mayor Roberts and Council Member Comerchero for their efforts as members of the Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee as well as Principal Planner Brown, Principal Engineer Butler, Redevelopment Director Meyer, the architectural team (Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto), and recognized Deputy City Manager Thornhill for his vision. At this time, Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing. Needing to plan for an economically viable Old Town, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, questioned whether the proposed project will meet the future parking needs of Old Town, noting that the City Council, at this time, does not have the information available to make that determination. During his discussion, Mr. Rattan noted and requested the following: . That Keyser Marston be retained to study the economic viability of Old Town . That a traffic engineer be retained to complete an evaluation of the current/overall future Old Town parking needs . That the proposed parking structure will not ensure the economic success of Old Town In response to Council Member Naggar, Mr. Rattan reiterated that a parking study should be completed to determine if the proposed parking structure will benefit the Civic Center and Old Town and that such study address overall parking in Old Town, not just for the proposed project, viewing the proposed project as an integral part of the parking needs. In closing, Mr. Naggar questioned how Mr. Rattan's request relates to the proposed project. Further clarifying his request, Mr. Rattan stated that the Master Plan for the parking structure should be permitted to be modified should it be determined that the parking structure may require modification to accommodate parking needs in Old Town. There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. For Council Member Naggar, City Manager Nelson confirmed that the proposed project will mitigate its parking impacts; that the parking structure would be available for Old Town in the evening hours as well as the weekends. With regard to the parking study, Mr. Nelson clarified that the City will be completing a parking study for the entire Old Town area, not just for the Civic Center. With regard to parking, Mr. Nelson noted that the proposed Master Plan has addressed parking concerns and, therefore, will be addressed as the first component of this project. Until recently, Mr. Thornhill advised that there were no parking requirements for development in Old Town; that the proposed project will provide 480 parking spaces but that, in the past, no other developments were required to build parking spaces; that the ordinance has been modified but only with regard to the residential component; and that currently in the Old Town Specific Plan, there are no parking requirements. R:IMinutesl062706 9 I I I City Attorney Thorson directed the Council's attention to the responses to the comments made in the letter from the First and Front Company (owner of the Stampede property), raising concern with regard to parking and reiterated that the Negative Declaration only pertains to the Civic Center project and not with Old Town as a whole and that all parking needs of the Civic Center will be met plus the abundance of additional parking that will benefit Old Town through evening parking and weekend parking availability through the parking structure. Strongly supporting the proposed project, Council Member Comerchero recommended that the City Council approve this project and thanked those involved in this process. Addressing the parking aspect of this project, Mayor Pro Tem Washington noted that it has been defined that there is no parking problem for businesses in Old Town; that the impacts of the proposed project will be mitigated; that there is no parking requirement for development in Old Town; that the proposed project will be over parked; that parking issues have been addressed; and that the proposed project will benefit the entire community and, therefore, relayed his support of approval. Stating that the proposed project will appropriately reflect the vision of this and previous Councils, Council Member Edwards relayed her support of this project. Complimenting the Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Mayor Roberts and Council Member Comerchero) on a job well done, Council Member Naggar concurred with Council Member Edwards' comment that the current synergy in Old Town is exactly what was planned by the previous Councils as well the current. Puzzled with Mr. Rattan's comments as well as those of the letter, Mr. Naggar relayed his support of the project. As a member of the Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Mayor Roberts relayed his delight with the experience and commended the architectural firm that was hired to design this Civic Center. MOTION: Council Member Naggar moved to approve staff's recommendation, including the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Phase I of the project; the adoption of Resolution No. 06-58, approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration; the approval of the Old Town Civic Center Master Plan; and authorizing staff to proceed with Phase I Old Town Infrastructure Improvement Design work. The motion was seconded by Council Member Comerchero and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. 31 Cable Television Franchise Aareement with Verizon California. Inc. RECOMMENDATION: 31.1 Conduct a public hearing to gather public input on the proposed cable franchise agreement between the City and Verizon California, Inc. ("Franchise Agreement") and to consider the impacts of the proposed Franchise Agreement, as required by California Government Code ~ 53066.3, 47 U.S.C. ~ 541 (a), and other applicable provisions of law, as well as any applicable provisions of existing franchises; R:IMinutes1062706 10 I I I 31.2 Consider this staff report that sets forth an analysis, conclusions, and recommendations concerning each of the factors set forth in California Government Code ~53066.3, 47 U.S.C. ~ 541 (a), and other applicable provisions of law, as well as any applicable provisions of existing franchises, and recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Franchise Agreement; 31.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 06.59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NONEXCLUSIVE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC. Assistant City Manager O'Grady reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), highlighting the specific of the agreement as well as the differences between the current Adelphia agreement and the proposed Verizon agreement; recommended approval of the agreement; and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Washington, the City's negotiating team, and the Verizon representatives on a job well done. As well recognizing the City team and the Verizon team on its cooperative efforts, Mayor Pro Tem Washington extended his appreciation of those efforts. At this time, Mr. O'Grady introduced Mr. Scott Holbrook, Verizon representative, who, by way of a video, provided an overview of the FiOS TV System as proposed for the City, noting the following: · That the local television station will be aired on Channel 26 and should be functioning within the next couple of months · That if approved, the cable service will be launched to the residents within the next few weeks At this time, the public hearing was opened. Living in the City of Temecula, Mr. Jerry Belmudes, representing Verizon, relayed his excitement with the future services offered by Verizon and requested the Council's approval of this agreement. Ms. Alice Sullivan, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, as well expressed support of the proposed agreement, improving services, prices, and technology for its residents. There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Commenting on the new realm of possibilities for the residents if this agreement were approved, Council Member Comerchero viewed competition as an advantage to the residents and, therefore, expressed his support of the agreement. As well relaying her support of the competition, Council Member Edwards expressed her support of the recommendation. R:IMinutes1062706 11 I I I In response to Council Member Edwards, Assistant City Manager O'Grady advised that Verizon does recognize the value of providing television coverage service to the business community. Elaborating in more detail, Mr. Holbrook noted that Verizon FiOS was designed to be a residential product but that options are being explored to expand FiOS TV and data services to businesses. Viewing competition beneficial to the residents, Mayor Pro Tem Washington expressed his support of the recommendation. MOTION: Council Member Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Washington and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. COUNCIL BUSINESS 32 Nicolas Valley Special Study (at the reauest of Mayor Pro Tem Washinatonl RECOMMENDATION: 32.1 Appoint two members to a Council Sub-Committee and provide direction to staff on land uses and infrastructure in the Nicolas Valley. Faced with some infrastructure challenges in a major section of the community, Mayor Pro Tem Washington requested the Council's support to move in a direction to study this issue and, therefore, the recommendation of the formation of a Subcommittee. Commenting on the changes that Nicolas Valley has experienced, Ms. Jo Subik, Temecula, representing the Liefer Road Committee, noted that changes are needed in order for Nicolas Valley to cohabitate with the rest of Nicolas Valley and the City; requested that immediate changes such as the paving of the roads and a solution to the watershed issues caused by unmonitored changes and a property density change from 21/2 acres to 1 acres. Ms. Alice Juarez, representing Liefer Road Committee, was no longer in attendance to speak on the issue. Concurring with Ms. Subik's comments, Mr. Kevin Higgins, advised that originally approximately 30% of the residents of Liefer Road supported the potential land use and infrastructure changes; that currently 70% to 75% support the potential changes; and expressed support of the formation of a Subcommittee. Relaying her and many other residents excitement with the formation of a subcommittee, Ms. Linda Beaudain, Wildomar, owner of property in Liefer Valley, thanked the City Council Members for listening to the residents' concerns. Noting that in order to proceed in a beneficial manner, Mayor Pro Tem Washington commented on the need for compromise and offered to serve on the Subcommittee. Commenting on his recently gained knowledge on flood control, Mayor Roberts expressed his interest in serving on the Subcommittee. R:\Minutes1062706 12 I Council Member Naggar encouraged the Subcommittee to address the following: . current/proposed density . requiSite design guidelines . one-acre pads . density increase on the other side of Nicolas Road MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to appoint Mayor Roberts and Mayor Pro Tem Washington to the Nicolas Valley Special Study Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Edwards and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 33 Fire Department 2005 Year End Statistics No additional comment. 34 Plannina Department Monthly Report No additional comment. 35 Economic Development Department Monthly Report No additional comment. I 36 Police Department Monthly Report No additional comment. 37 Public Works Department Monthlv Report No additional comment. 38 Buildina and Safety Department Monthly Report No additional comment. 39 City Council Travel/Conference Report - May 2006 No additional comment. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comment. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT I City Attorney Thorson advised that he had no action items to report under Closed Session. R:IMinutes1062706 13 I I I ADJOURNMENT At 9:28 P.M., the City Council meeting was fomnally adjourned to Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 5:30 P.M., for a Closed Session with the regular session commencing at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~ ATTEST: ~ ; R:IMinutes1062706 14