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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2006
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced
at 7:05 p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
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Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, Washington, and
Mayor Roberts.
Absent:
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Council Members: None.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The Prelude Music was provided by Broadway Bound presented by Temecula Performing Arts
Company.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor John Ruhlman of Life Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
o The pledge of allegiance was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Washington.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
SDecial Presentation to Eve Craia
In response to the City Council's appreciation to Ms. Craig for her efforts and ,lime with
organizing the City Council prelude music, Ms. Craig thanked the City Council for the flowers
and plaque of recognition.
Government Finance Officers Association Distinauished Budaet Presentation Award
On behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association, Mr. Jay Goldstone, presented an
award to the Finance Department for its continued commitment to excellence in governmental
budgeting, commending the following individuals:
o Assistant Director of Finance Simpson
o Fiscal Services Manager Papagolos
o Accounting Manager Brown
o Administrative Assistant McNabb
o Accountant Buckley
o Director of Finance Roberts
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Thanking Mr. Goldstone for the award, Director of Finance Roberts acknowledged her staff for
their continued commitment and dedication to the City.
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SDecial Recoanition to Ron Parks
On behalf of the City Council of the City of Temecula, Mayor Roberts honored retiring Deputy of
Public Works Parks for his 17 years of outstanding and meritorious service to the citizens of
Temecula; commended Mr. Parks on his many achievements, expressed appreciation for his
many accomplishments on behalf of the City, warmly wished him a rich and rewarding
retirement; and proclaimed December 12, 2006 to be Ron Parks Day.
Assemblyman Jeffries presented Mr. Parks with an award of recognition for his 25 years of
service.
Representing Senator Hollingsworth, Mr. Rodgers presented Mr. Parks with a Certificate of
Recognition for his commemoration of 25 years of service.
On behalf of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chamber President Sullivan
presented Mr. Parks with a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding service to the
community.
Representing the Rotary Club, Mr. Tucker presented Mr. Parks with a proclamation recognizing
him for his many civic and humanitarian accomplishments.
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County, Supervisor Stone presented Mr.
Parks with a proclamation, commending him for extraordinary dedication, commitment, and
devotion to the City of Temecula.
Thanking the City Council, staff, friends, and the citizens of Temecula, Mr. Parks relayed that he
has enjoyed his years of service to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Singing Happy Birthday to the City of Temecula, Mr. Jimmy Moore thanked current and
past City Council's and city staff for its dedication and commitment to the City.
B. Representing the Paloma Del Sol Homeowners Association, Mr. Gary Connors
expressed concem with safety/traffic issues created by youth sports activities near Paloma
Elementary School and Temecula Middle School and requested increased police presence
during peak hours at both schools and during these activities to ensure that ordinances are
adhered.
C. Mr. Gene Chalkley, Temecula, also expressed his concern with traffic on Camino Alagon
due to the sporting events at Temecula Middle School.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Washington's question with regard to youth sports activities,
Director of Community Services Parker noted that once the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park is
opened, he would be of the opinion that those youth activities would lessen at Temecula Middle
School.
D. Ms. Eve Craig, Temecula, relayed her gratitude to Mr. Parks for his dedication,
commitment, and devotion to the City.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Announcing the opening of the Newport Road. and Domenigoni Parkway extension,
Council Member Naggar advised that the opening will be held on Wednesday, December 20,
2006; noted that this extension will relieve some traffic off Winchester Road and Interstate 15
freeway; and commended Supervisor Stone for his efforts with regard to this issue.
Referencing drug/alcohol rehabilitation groups being conducted within residential
neighborhoods, Council Member Naggar requested that the City Attorney review Assembly Bill
2184 to advise the Council on the City's purview with regard to controlling some of the group
homes through the City's Development Code.
Advising that he, along with Mayor Pro Tem Washington has met with the Temecula bike
group to discuss the Trails and Master Plan and noted that the City has applied for a $625,000
grant which, if rewarded, would enable the City to implement the under crossing of the Santa
Gertrudis Creek.
Referencing the bike group, Director of Public Works Hughes advised that the traffic
division has identified numerous routes where gaps in roadways could be filled and noted that a
grant application will be submitted for funds which would be used for the Safe Routes to School
and Type II bike lanes.
Noting that Lindfield Christian School students collected 5.28 tons of trash out of the
City's creek beds, Council Member Naggar relayed his desire to commend the students with a
proclamation at a future City Council Meeting.
B. Commending staff for its efforts with regard to Penny pickle's Winter Wonderland at the
Children's Museum, Council Member Comerchero informed that there were over 600 patrons in
attendance.
Relaying the importance of the holiday season, Council Member Comerchero wished
everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Council Member Comerchero also advised that the ribbon cutting for Temecula's new
Public Library will be on Thursday, December 14, 2006. Mr. Comerchero welcomed newly hired
Assistant City Manager Bob Johnson to the City of Temecula.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Washington also welcomed Mr. Johnson to the City and wished all a
joyous holiday season.
D. Enthusiastically speaking about the new Temecula. Public Library, Council Member
Edwards invited all to attend the dedication.
Commenting on Valley Blood Center and its successful fund raiser, Council Member
Edwards encouraged citizens to take time to donate blood.
Referencing concerns from residents with regard to noise issues from neighboring
homes, Council Member Edwards relayed that she would request that staff explore the
possibility of implementing a noise ordinance.
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E. Mayor Roberts noted that although Chaparral High School did not receive the Title in the
Division Title Football Game, he would request that in the future the winning team be presented
the Mayor's Trophy at a City Council meeting.
CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 7. 2006. MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Declaration of Results of November 7. 2006 Election
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
2006, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Washington moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-103 certifying Mayor
Ron Roberts, Jeff Comerchero, and Maryann Edwards as Council Members. Council Member
Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk Jones duly swore in Mayor Roberts, Council Member Comerchero, and Council
Member Edwards.
Congratulating Mayor Roberts, Council Member Comerchero, and Council Member Edwards,
Supervisor Stone commended the City Council and city staff for its continued dedication,
commitment, and devotion to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution AdoDtion Procedure
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in
the agenda.
2 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of November 14, 2006.
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3 Resolution aoorovina List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4 City Treasurer's Reoort as of October 31. 2006
RECOMMENDED:
4.1 Approve the City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2006.
5 Aareement for Consultina Services between the City of Temecula and Fehr and Peers
Transoortation Consultants (at the reQuest of Council Members NaQQar and Comercherol
. RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the contract with Fehr and Peers Transportation Consultants in the amount
of $37,660.00;
5.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve additional services up to 10% of the amount
of the agreement not to exceed $3,766.00; additional services that exceed this
amount will require City Council approval.
5.3 Approve a budget appropriation of $41,426 from General Fund Designated Fund
Balance.
6 AQreement with the Friends of the Temecula Librarv to Ooerate the Friends Bookstore
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve an agreement with the Friends of the Temecula Library for the operation of
the Friends Bookstore at the Temecula Public Library.
7 Donation of Artwork at the Temecula Public Librarv
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Approve an agreement with the Friends of the Temecula Library for the donation of
commissioned artwork for display at the Temecula Public Library.
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8 Concessions Aoreement with Eurooean Cafe
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve an agreement with European Cafe to provide concession services at the
Old Town Temecula Community Theater and the Temecula Public Library.
9 Tract Mao No. 33124 (located east of Pechanoa Parkwav within the Wolf Creek Soecific
Plan)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Tract Map No. 33124 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval;
9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful
Performance and labor and Materials Bonds as security for the agreement;
9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as
security for the agreement.
.10 Tract Mao No. 34062 (located at 42140 lvndie lane)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Approve Tract Map No. 34062 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval.
11 Acauisition of Tax-Defaulted Prooertv for Ooen Soace Habitat/Preservation
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
OBJECTING TO THE PUBLIC SALE OF CERTAIN TAX-DEFAULTED
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, OFFERING TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR OPEN SPACE HABITAT/PRESERVATION
PURPOSES
12 Aooroval to the Plans and Soecifications and Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Widenino of
the South Side of Rancho Califomia Road from Interstate 15 to Old Town Front
Street/Jefferson Avenue - Proiect No. PW02-19
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public
Works to solicit construction bids for the widening of the south side of Rancho
California Road from Interstate 15 to Old Town Front Street / Jefferson Avenue -
Project No. PW02-19.
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13 Amendment No.3 for Consultant Services for the French Vallev Parkwav/l-15 Overcrossina
and Interchanae Imorovements and Interim Southbound Off-Ramo to Jefferson Avenue -
Proiect No. PW02-11
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve Amendment No. 3 to the consultant agreement with Moffatt & Nichol
Engineers in an amount not to exceed $283,982.52 for additional services
necessary to complete the Project Report and Environmental Document for the
French Valley Parkway{I-15 Overcrossing and Interchange Improvements and
Interim Southbound Off-Ramp to Jefferson Avenue - Project No. PW02-11;
13.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the agreement.
14 Acceotance and Filina the Notice of Comoletion for the Slurrv Seal Proiect FY2005-2006.
Redhawk Area - Proiect No. PW06-01
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Accept the Slurry Seal Project FY 2005-2006 - Redhawk Area - Project No. PW06-
01, as complete;
14.2 File the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-
year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
14.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
15 Parcel Mao No. 33386 (located on the north side of Lolita Road. in an urbanized area of Los
Ranchitos)
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 33386 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval;
15.2 Accept the Certificate of Deposit Agreement for Monumentation and accept the
Subdivision Monumentation Certificate of Deposit as security for the agreement.
16 Purchase and Imolementation of Handheld Traffic Citation Svstem
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Approve the Purchase and Installation Agreement with Crossroads Software Inc. in
the amount of $63,130.96 to purchase and implement a handheld traffic citation
system;
16.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve additional work up to 10% of the amount of
the Agreement, not to exceed a total amount of $6,313.10.
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17 Ball Field Namina-Patricia H. Birdsall Soorts Par1< (at the reauest of Mavor Pro Tern
Washinaton)
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Authorize the naming of the championship softball field at the new Patricia H.
Birdsall Sports Par1< to become known as the . Jacob A. Nelson Championship
Field."
18 Par1< and Ride Aareement - Rancho Community Church
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Approve in substantial from the attached Par1< and Ride agreement for (100) spaces
at the Rancho Community Church property.
(Agenda Item No. 18 was pulled for separate discussion; see below.)
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-17 (Item
No. 18 was pulled for separate discussion.) Council Member EdWards seconded the motion
and electronic vote reflected unanimous aDDroval.
18 Par1< and Ride Aareement - Rancho Community Church
RECOMMENDATION:
18.2 Approve in substantial from the attached Par1< and Ride agreement for (100) spaces
at the Rancho Community Church property.
In an effort to provide more Par1< and Ride opportunities for the citizens of Temecula, Mayor Pro
Tern Washington advised that Rancho Community Church will be providing 100 Par1< and Ride
Spaces for commuters.
Assistant City Manager Adams provided a staff report (of record).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Washington moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 18.
Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous
aDDroval.
At 8:13 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:36 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular
business.
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PUBLIC HEARING
o RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
25 AS 1600 Financial Reoorts
RECOMMENDATION:
25.1 Approve the AS 1600 Financial Reports.
Assistant Finance Director Simpson provided a staff report (of record).
At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers, it was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. Council
Member Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aooroval.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
26 Aooointment of Mavor and Mavor Pro Tem for Calendar Year 2007
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26.1 Entertain motions from the City Council Members to appoint the Mayor to preside,
effective January 1,2007, to the end of Calendar Year 2007.
26.2 Entertain motions from the City Council Members to appoint the Mayor Pro Tem,
effective January 1, 2007, who will assume the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor's
absence, and hold this office until the end ofthe Calendar Year 2007.
MOTION: Mayor Roberts appointed Mayor Pro Tem Washington to preside as Mayor effective
January 1, 2007. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote
reflected unanimous aooroval.
MOTION: Council Member Edwards appointed Council Member Naggar to serve as Mayor Pro
Tem effective January 1, 2007. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and
electronic vote reflected unanimous aooroval.
27 Amendment to the City's Park Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
27.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
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ORDINANCE NO. 06-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
AMENDING SECTION 12.04.190 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION OF CITY PARKS
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Director of Community Services Parker provided a staff report (of record).
o At this time, City Attomey Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 06-13.
MOTION: Council Member Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member
Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aDDroval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
28 City Council TravellConference Reoort - November 2006
CITY MANAGER REPORT
On behalf of the Nelson Family, City Manager Nelson thanked the Council for its continued
support to his family during a difficult time and relayed his appreciation to the naming of the
Jacob A. Nelson Championship Field at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
With respect to closed session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action to
report.
ADJOURNMENT
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At 8:44 p.m., the City Council meeting formally adjoumed to Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 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, Califomia.
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Ron Roberts, Mayor
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