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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110607 CC Minutes - I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 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, November 6, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, and Mayor Washington Absent: Council Members: Roberts. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Justin Markowitz. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Gary Nelson of Calvary Chapel of Temecula. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Comerchero. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS International Geoaraphic Information Svstems (GIS) Dav Thanking Mayor Washington for proclaiming November 14, 2007, to be International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, library representatives Ms. Rosie Vanderhaak, Ms. Syliva Week, Ms. Dawn Wasley, Ms. Sheri Martinez, and Director of Information Systems Thorson thanked the City Council for the recognition. Eiahth Annual Community Candleliaht Proclamation In remembrance of those Loved and Lost, Mayor Washington proclaimed December 1, 2007, to be The Eighth Annual Community Candlelight Tribute Day Remembering Those We've Loved and Lost. Chaplain Deknatel and community volunteers Ms. Karen Harkey, Ms. Kathy Strickland, Ms. Janene Hogan, and Ms. Linda Mejia thanked the City Council for the recognition and encouraged the community to attend the event at the Promenade Mall on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Familv Niaht in Temecula 2007-2008 Proclamation Reaffirming the importance of families as a vital source of strength, confidence, and compassion for all citizens, Mayor Washington proclaimed Monday, November 19, 2007 and 2008 to be Family Night in TemecuJa. Thanking the City Council for its recognition, representatives of the Temecula Interfaith Council accepted the proclamation. R:\Minutes\110607 - I I I PUBLIC COMMENT A. Representing the spirit of Great Oak Band and Color Guard, Ms. Marsi Yount, Temecula, invited the public to attend its Benefit Concert titled Band Together benefiting the Fire Victims Relief Fund to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Great Oak High School. B. Mr. Larry Slusser, representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Temecula, invited the public to attend its Community Creche Festiva/- Nativity Exhibit to be held on December 7t11 and 8th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at 32374 Pauba Road, Temecula. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar thanked the fire fighters for their efforts with the recent fires, noting that the City hosted three evacuation centers within the City and requested that a formal recognition be scheduled and hosted by the City to express appreciation to all those that offered assistance. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar also requested that the Community Services Department explore ways to incorporate recycling opportunities at apartment complexes within the City. Commenting on the growth of the Wolf Creek area, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar relayed that it would be his opinion that a substation police storefront should be added to the community and requested that the City Manager explore this opportunity. B. Council Member Edwards also thanked residents and officials for their efforts with respect to the recent fires. Referencing Megan's Law, Council Member Edwards requested, with the City Council's consent and for the Council's consideration, that an Ordinance be drafted with respect to sex offenders in the City. C. Commenting on a local television ad with Mayor Washington and Council Member Edwards cutting a ribbon at Great Oak Boys and Girls Club, Mayor Washington confirmed that intent of this ad was not to endorse Pechanga Casino. Echoing comments made with respect to recent fires, Mayor Washington also thanked fire fighters, local merchants, police, residents, and City staff for their dedication to the community and generous donations made for displaced residents. CONSENT CALENDAR 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. R:\Minutes\110607 2 - I I I 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of October 9, 2007. 3 List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Citv Treasurer's Report as of September 30. 2007 RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2007. 5 Authorization to Execute the Supplemental Aareement for fiscal vear 2007-08 for the use of Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement for fiscal year 2007-08 for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. 6 Appropriation of Emeraencv and Disaster Relief Expenditures due to the Southern California Firestorms RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section 2.56.090.B., the Council has reviewed the necessity for continuing the local emergency and determines that it should continue at least until its next regular City Council Meeting of November 27, 2007; 6.2 Appropriate $90,000 from General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to cover anticipated emergency and disaster relief expenditures. 7 Microsoft Software Licenses - Annual Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Authorize the annual purchase of Microsoft Client Access Licenses (CAL), Windows Server 2003, and SQL database 2005 Software from CompuCom Systems, Inc. for $67,773.65. R:\Minutes\110607 3 - I I I 8 Enaineerina/Maintenance FaciJitv Computer Eauipment Purchase RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Authorize the purchase of Hewlett Packard (HP) computer equipment for the total amount of $11,985.30, which includes shipping and applicable sales tax. 9 First Amendment to the Aareement for Consultant Services between the Citv of Temecula and Environmental Science Associates for the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Temecula Reaional Hospital Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve an amended contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Temecula Regional Hospital project in the amount of $24,000. 10 First Amendment to the Aareement for Consultant Services between the Citv of Temecula and Linscott. Law & Greenspan. enaineers for the Preparation of Traffic Studv Services for a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Temecula Reaional Hospital Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve an amended contract with Linscott, Law & Greenspan, engineers (LLG) for the preparation of traffic study services for a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Temecula Regional Hospital project. 11 Authorize Temporary Street Closures for Santa's Electric Liaht Parade on November 30. 2007 and deleaate authoritv to issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to the Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR JEFFERSON AVENUE AND ABUTTING STREETS FROM RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD TO OVERLAND DRIVE AND ALSO THE LOW FLOW CROSSING AT VIA MONTEZUMA AT DIAZ ROAD FOR SANTA'S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE ON NOVEMBER 30, 2007, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES R:\Minutes\110607 4 - I I I 12 Parcel Map No. 35039 (located on the north side of Santiaao Road at the intersection of Santiaao Road and John Warner Road) RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve Parcel Map NO.35309 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 12.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Bonds as security for the agreement; 12.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Bond as security for the agreement. (Mayor Pro Tem Naggar noted his abstention with regard to this matter.) 13 Parkina Restriction - Via La Colorado. Via Perales. Corte Oaxaca. and Kohinoor Wav RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING A TIME LIMITED PARKING RESTRICTION ON VIA LA COLORADA FROM DEER HOLLOW WAY TO CAMINO SAN DIMAS, VIA PERALES FROM VIA LA COLORADA TO DEER HOLLOW WAY, CORTE OAXACA FROM VIA PERALES TO END, AND KOHINOOR WAY FROM PEACH TREE STREET TO END, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M. AND 12 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A 14 Sixth Amendment for Consultant Services for French Vallev Parkwavllnterstate 15 Overcrossina and Interchanae Improvements - Proiect No. PW02-11 RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the Sixth Amendment to the consultant agreement with Moffatt & Nichol Engineers in an amount not to exceed $110,917.00 for additional services necessary to complete the Project Report and Environmental Document for the French Valley Parkway I Interstate-15 Over-Crossing and Interchange Improvements - Project No. PW02-11; 14.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the agreement. R:\Minutes\110607 5 - 'I I I 15 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 07-15 RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 07-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS FOR AN INCREASE IN FLOOR AREA RATIOS, REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, AMEND PARKING STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL OR DENTAL OFFICES,INCORPORATE REFERENCES TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND MAKE OTHER MINOR CLARIFICATIONS AND TYPOGRAPHICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING ACTIVITY LRP2107) For the record, the City Council confirmed that it would have no conflicts of interest with respect to Consent Calendar Item NO.5. MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Naggar who abstained on Item No. 12 and Council Member Roberts who was absent. At 7:38 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency. At 9:29 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS 20 Amendment of the California Fire Code RECOMMENDATION: 20.1 Set the public hearing for consideration of the Fire Code Ordinance for November 27, 2007 and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as required by law; 20.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 07-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE REGULATION TITLE 24 PART 9 AND THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS TO EACH CODE R:\Minutes\110607 6 - 'I I I Chief Patterson gave a brief staff report (of record). Because of the State Law process, City Attorney Thorson emphasized that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance would be reversed from the normal adoption process. City Clerk Jones noted that there were no requests to speak. At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-16. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve the setting of the public hearing and the introduction of Ordinance No. 07-16. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. 21 Adoption of the 2007 California Buildina Codes RECOMMENDATION: 21.1 Set the public hearing for consideration of the Building Code Ordinance for November 27, 2007 and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as required by law; 21.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 07-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AND THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE Director of Building and Safety Harold provided at staff report (of written record). At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance 07-17. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve the setting of the public hearing and the introduction of Ordinance No. 07-17. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. 22 Communitv Services Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 22.1 Appoint two applicants to serve full three-year terms on the Community Services Commission through October 10, 2010. R:\Minutes\ 110607 7 - II I I City Clerk Jones provided a staff report (of record). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to appoint Michael McCracken and to re-appoint Felicia Hogan to serve a full three-year term. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. Council Member Comerchero commended Commissioner Henz who has served for many years as a Community Services Commissioner. Council Member Edwards also commended Commissioner Henz for his many years of service to the City. 23 PubliclTraffic Safetv Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 23.1 Appoint two applicants to serve full three-year terms on the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission through October 10, 2010. City Clerk Jones provided a brief staff report (of record). MOTION: Mayor Washington moved to appoint Christopher Curran and to re-appoint Tomi Arbogast. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. 24 Establishment and Appointment of Ad-Hoc Subcommittee-External Communications (at the reauest of Council Member Comerchero) RECOMMENDATION: 24.1 Establish an ad-hoc subcommittee to review and pursue the most effective means of delivering to Temecula's residents, the most relevant news and programming through television, radio and any other means available; 24.2 Appoint two (2) Council Members to serve on this ad-hoc subcommittee. Council Member Comerchero provided a brief staff report (of written record). Council Member Edwards stated that she would be willing to partake on this ad-hoc subcommittee. Ms. Cyrene Jagger, representing KA TY, informed the Council Members of the type of radio coverage provided by KA TY during this emergency situation and as well requested more local television coverage. The City Council reiterated the importance of adequate radio and television coverage during emergency situations. It was the consensus of the City Council to extend the meeting to 10:15 p.m. R:\Minutes\110607 8 . II B. Commending the City on its efforts with respect to recent fires, Ms. Gina Diamante, representing KZSW, Temecula, extended assistance to the City in helping to pursue the issue of delivering the most effective news coverage during emergency situations and advised that in the near future, KZSW in conjunction with Time Wamer, will be available on Video on Demand. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to appoint Council Members Comerchero and Edwards to the External Communications Subcommittee. Mayor Washington seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. CITY MANAGER REPORT Thanking the Fire Department, Police Department, and City staff for its efforts with respect to recent fires, City Manager Nelson gave a special thanks to Deputy City Manager Yates for his outstanding work in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC). Mayor Washington referenced the importance of honoring all who were involved in helping with the recent fires. Mayor Washington also requested that the Reverse 911 System be perfected. Referencing the Reverse 911 System, Council Member Edwards requested that the City work in conjunction with the City of Murrieta. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT I With respect to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action to report. ADJOURNMENT At 10:10 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, November 27,2007, at 5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. I R:\Minutes\110607 9