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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
JULY 24, 2007
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced
at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall,
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
Council Members:
Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, Roberts,
Washington.
Absent:
None.
Council Member:
PRELUDE MUSIC
The Prelude Music was provided by Anthony Savitt and his father, Ron Savitt.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Rabbi Yitzchok Hurwitz of Chabad of Temecula Valley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Comerchero.
PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation for Bob Tavlor
With is recent passing, Mayor Washington honored Mr. Bob Taylor by proclaiming July 24,
2007, to be Bob Taylor Day.
Proclamation for Linda Kissam
Having served as Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Winegrower's Association and
active marketing partner with the City of Temecula for the past eight years, Mayor Washington
proclaimed July 24, 2007, to be Linda Kissam Day.
Thanking the City Council for the recognition, Ms. Kissam thanked the City and County for its
ongoing support over years.
Vail Ranch Restoration Association Presentation
Representing the Vail Ranch Restoration Association, President Farnbach provided a short
video on the 150th Anniversary of the Jack Ass Mail Route.
At this time, Mr. Farnbach introduced Mr. Jerry Tessier, representing Art Tecco Partners, who,
in turn, displayed the perspective rendering of the proposed renovation and adaptive reuse of
the proposed site which will host retail and restaurants, wine store use, coffee house, and
historical appropriate uses; that construction will begin in nine months and that construction
should be completed within 9 to 12 months.
The City Council thanked Mr. Tessier for his presentation.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A. Mr. John Thomas, representing the VFW, relayed the need of a new post for its
members, noting that the vision would be to create a Veteran's center that will provide services
to veterans in the City. Mr. Thomas requested the help of the Council to acquire property for the
post.
In response to Mr. Thomas' request, Mayor Washington advised that he had contacted
Executive Assistant Steffen to schedule an appointment with the Armed Services
Subcommittee.
B. Mr. Dean Clockneger, Temecula, thanked the City Council for allowing the VFW to
participate in the Fourth of July Parade. Mr. Clockneger also noted that the VFW would be
willing to assist the City with any Disastrous Preparedness Drills.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Edwards advised that due to the efforts of Senator Boxer, $2 million of
the needed $13 million to improve Murrieta Creek will be set aside in the Federal Budget for the
second phase Creek improvements; and noted that a member of Senator Boxer's staff will
touring Murrieta Creek.
B. Mayor Washington thanked Dr. Ezon for bringing the Boy Scouts to the City Council
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption 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 June 26, 2007.
2.2 Approve the minutes of July 10, 2007.
3 Resolution Approvina List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
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4 Citv Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policv
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt the Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policy as proposed by staff which
provides safety, liquidity, compliance, and yield for City funds.
5 Authorization of Soecial Tax LeVY in Communitv Facilities District No. 88-12 (Vnez Corridor)
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 88-12 (YNEZ CORRIDOR)
6 Aoorove the Soonsorshio ReQuest for the 2007 Temecula OnStaQe Event
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve the event sponsorship agreement for actual City-support costs in the
amount up to $6,135 for Temecula OnStage and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement.
7 Aoorove the Soonsorshio ReQuest for the 2007 Inland Emoire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
for the Cure
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Approve the event sponsorship and funding agreement in the amount of $25,000
cash, City-support costs in the amount of approximately $13,708, and promotional
services valued at $11,292 for the Inland Empire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the
Cure.
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8 Acceot the Offer of Dedication and execute a Quitclaim Deed wherebv the Citv Qrants to
Riverside Countv Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) a drainaQe
easement for the Roval Crest Place Storm Drain (Tract Mao No. 24188-3 - Paseo Del Sol
Develooment)
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 07- 62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF DEDICATION AND EXECUTING THE QUITCLAIM
DEED WHEREBY THE CITY GRANTS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC&WCD) A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR ROYAL CREST PLACE STORM DRAIN (TRACT
MAP NO. 24188-3)
9 Award a Contract for Reolacement of Overhead Street Name SiQns on Route 79 South -
Proiect No. PW06-13
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Award a contract to DBX, Inc. to furnish and install Internally Illuminated Street
Name Signs (IISNS), mast arms, and sign equipment on Route 79 South, in the
amount of $67,300 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $6,730, which is equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract
amount.
10 AQreement for ConsultinQ Services between the Citv of Temecula and ESA Associates for
the oreoaration of a Suoolemental Environmentallmoact Reoort for the Temecula ReQional
Hosoital Proiect
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Approve a Contract with ESA Associates to prepare a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) for the Temecula Regional Hospital project in the amount of
$67,500;
10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve extra work authorizations not to exceed the
contingency amount of $6,750, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount.
11 Certification of California State Office of Librarv Construction Interest in the Temecula Public
Librarv
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Approve in substantial form the Certification of California State Library Office of
Library Construction Interest in the Temecula Public Library as Authorized by
Education Code Section 19999 and 5 Cal Code Regs. Section 20438(d) and direct
staff to have the document recorded by the Riverside County Recorder.
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12 Communitv Grant AQreement with the Temecula Sister Citv Association
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve a grant in the amount of $7,500 for the Temecula Sister City Association
for fiscal year 2007-2008.
13 First Amendment to the Fire/EMS Protection AQreement for Fiscal Year 2007-08
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the County of
Riverside to provide fire protection, fire prevention, and rescue services for Fiscal
Year 2007-2008, amending Exhibit A describing contract staffing costs.
14 Amendment NO.2 to Coooerative Agreement with Friends of the Temecula Children's
Museum
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Approve Amendment No.2, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2010,
to the Cooperative Agreement with the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum
for the operation of the museum gift shop.
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council
Member Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the
exception of Mayor Washington who abstained from Item NO.6 and 7 and Council Members
Comerchero and Edwards who abstained from Item No. 14.
At 7:34 p.m. the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency and the Temecula Public Financing Authority. At 7:59 p.m.
the City Council resumed with regular business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
29 Ordinance No. 07- Prima Facie Soeed Limits on Certain Streets
RECOMMENDATION:
29.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(D) OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS
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Director of Public Works Hughes provided a staff report (as per written material).
Understanding the need to survey City streets every five years, Council Member Roberts
expressed concern with the proposed recommendation of raising the speed limit on Pechanga
Parkway (south of Wolf Valley Road), commenting on the close proximity of a park, high school,
elementary school, and sports park and park; and, therefore, recommended that the existing
speed limit of 40 mph be retained; and suggested that this road be reevaluated after all
improvements have been completed.
Concurring with Council Member Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar addressed the issue of non-
resident drivers utilizing the Pechanga Parkway to access the casino and, thereby, creating the
prima facie speed limit; and, therefore, objected to raising the speed limit for Pechanga
Parkway.
In response to Council Member Edwards' question, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that
in this particular case, the 85th percentile was above 52 mph and that the 5 mph reduction
allowance for circumstances has been taken into consideration; that if staff were only using the
85th percentile, the recommendation would have been to set the speed limit at 50 mph; that
based on the conditions that currently exist, staff has recommended the 45 mph speed limit; that
staff's primary concern would be to ensure that Police Officers have the tools necessary to
properly enforce speed limits; that if it the set speed limits are not supported by an engineer and
traffic survey, the courts may not honor the citations; that regardless of the posted speed limits,
officers need to write citations that will be honored by the court; that construction on Pechanga
Parkway will begin in the near future and that speed limit signs will be appropriately lowered
because of construction zone; and that the conditions along Pechanga Parkway will be greatly
improved with all the proposed changes.
Director of Public Works Hughes stated that if it were the Council's desire to retain the speed
limit at 40 mph on Wolf Valley Road/Pechanga Parkway to Redhawk, he would recommend
eliminating that section from the Ordinance at this time.
City Attorney Thorson concurred with Director of Public Works Hughes, noting that the issue
may be addressed by the Council at a future date.
At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-08.
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the
removal of Wolf Valley RoadlPechanga Parkway to Redhawk Parkway, and that this item be
forwarded to the City Council after the completion of the Pechanga Parkway improvements.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. (Additional discussion ensued; see below.)
Concurring with the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar requested that traffic calming measures be
explored before this item is readdressed by the City Council.
At this time, the previously made motion reflected unanimous approval.
30 Amendment to Cable. Video. and Telecommunications Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
30.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
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ORDINANCE NO. 07-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.12 ("CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES PROVIDERS") OF TITLE 5 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
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Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse provided a staff report (of written material).
At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-09.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member
Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
31 An Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance No. 07-04 reQulatinQ smokinQ in multi-
unit residences and to amend the orovisions of Ordinance No. 07-05 regulating smokinQ in
Public Places and the Workolace
RECOMMENDATION:
31.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-10
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 8.36.020, 8.36.030, AND 17.30.020 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SMOKING
31.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
AMENDING SECTIONS 8.36.020, 8.36.030, AND 17.30.020 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SMOKING
City Attorney Thorson provided a staff report (of record).
City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-10.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member
Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-11.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member
Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
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32 Old Town Local Review Board Aooointment
RECOMMENDATION:
32.1 Appoint an applicant to serve an un-expired term on the Old Town Local Review
Board through June 15, 2008.
City Clerk Jones provided a staff report (of written record).
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to appoint John Williams to serve the unexpired
term through June 15, 2008. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion and electronic
vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
33 PlanninQ Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
34 Citv Council Travel/Conference Reoort - June 2007
35 Police Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
36 Public Works Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
37 Building and Safetv Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
CITY MANAGER REPORT
I No additional comments.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
With respect to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action
to report.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:23 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at
5:30 P.M., for a Closed Session with regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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