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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 2008
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced
at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall,
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
Council Members:
Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Washington,
Absent:
PRELUDE MUSIC
Council Members:
Naggar
The prelude music was provided by Temecula Valley Chamber Choir
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Felicia Brown of Imani Church of God in Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Comerchero
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Achievement presented to Brent Plvler for attainino the rank of Eagle Scout
Congratulating Brent Plyer on receiving the rank of Eagle Scout, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards
presented him with a Certificate ofAchievement and Eagle Scout pin.
Reporting on his Eagle Scout project, Brent thanked the City Council for the recognition.
Certificate of Achievement presented to Andrew Sevv for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
Commending Andrew Sevy for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards
presented Andrew with a Certificate of Achievement along with an Eagle Scout pin and wished
him success on his future accomplishments.
Thanking the City Council for the recognition, Andrew reported on his project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Ms. Mona Davies, Murrieta, introduced Community Outreach Ministry of Wildomar and
spoke regarding the programs that are offered to needy families in the community.
B. Mr. Bob Mejia, Crowne Hill Reserve resident, advised that the developer of Crowne Hill
to date has not installed the fencing on the north and south side of the community as required
. per Condition of Approval No. 20, and queried on the status of the equestrian trail (easterly side)
which also is a requirement of the developer.
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With respect to Mr. Mejia's concerns, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards noted that Director of Public
Works Hughes will contact him to address his concerns and questions.
B. By way of handout, Mr. Steve Phillips, Crowne Hill Reserve resident, thanked staff for
repairing an outstanding slope but requested its completion of the landscaping. Mr. Phillips also
voiced his concern with the City allowing the developer to issue occupancy to the remaining
homes in Crowne Hill when the developer has not met all imposed Conditions of Approval.
Echoing her previous comment, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards advised that she will have Director of
Public Works Hughes contact him.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Comerchero informed the community of a meeting to discuss
emergency communications and the need to keep the community apprised of up-to-date
emergency events; and requested that the City Manager bring back a report regarding the
feasibility of implementing an emergency radio network in the City and the possibility of
partnering the implementation process with another City.
B. Council Member Roberts relayed his concern with the lack of information provided with
regard to Temecula weather and/or traffic reports on I-15 and requested that the
Telecommunications Subcommittee work with Verizon to bring this type of information to
Channel 99 (Verizon).
Council Member Roberts also apprised the community of the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt
to be held at Paloma Del Sol Park, Temeku Hills Park, Harveston Community Park, and Ronald
' Reagan Sports Park at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2008.
C. With respect to Council Member Roberts' comments regarding Channel 99 (Verizon),
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards advised that the San Diego stations are currently in the process of
implementing the traffic report with respect to the Temecula Valley area, and will explore the
possibility of adding Temecula weather to the channel as well.
Commenting on a recent trip to Washington, D.C., Mayor Pro Tem Edwards updated the
community on the status of the funding mechanism for Phase II of the Murrieta Creek Trail
Project, noting that although funding will not be available in the budget in the next fiscal year,
staff will continue to lobby for funding for the Murrieta Creek Phase II improvements and will
keep the community apprised to its status as more information becomes available.
Commenting on the recent loss of animals due to a fire at the Animal Shelter, Mayor Pro
Tem Edwards advised that the Animal Friends of the Valley and a consortium of Cities are
continuing discussion regarding the construction of a new facility and noted that although no
affirmative action was taken, she would keep the public apprised of the progress.
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.
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' RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of February 12, 2008;
2.2 Approve the minutes of February 26, 2008.
3 List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION N0.08-30
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 Report as of January 31 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2008.
' 5 Old Town Police Department Storefront Lease
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve an additional allocation of $26,816.00 with D.L. Phares & Associates for
the lease of the Police Department Old Town Storefront to complete the term of the
lease which expires February 1, 2009.
6 Acceatance of Grant Deed for Wolf Creek Park
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed for the Wolf Creek Park, located in the
Wolf Creek development and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to
cause the deed to be recorded.
7 Completion and Acceptance of the Interstate-15 Sign Replacement-Temecula Parkwav
Name Addition to Hiohway 79 South Proiect No. PW06-13
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Accept the construction of the Interstate-15 Sign Replacement-Temecula Parkway
Name Addition to Highway 79 South, Project No. PW06-13, as complete;
' 7.2 Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion.
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8 Award a Construction Contract for the Old Town Infrastructure Proiect (Town Square and
Mercedes & Main Street Improvements) - Proiect No. PW06-07
' RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Award a construction contract for Project No. PW06-07, the Old Town Infrastructure
Project (Town Square and Mercedes & Main Street Improvements) to L H
Engineering Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,458,495.00 and authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract;
8.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $345,849.50 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 34711 in conformance with 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 Declaration of Intention to Conditionally Vacate Portions of Ynez Road and Settino a Public
Hearing Thereon (Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Applicant)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDITIONALLY VACATE PORTIONS OF
YNEZ ROAD AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (ABBOTT
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC., APPLICANT)
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RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Award a construction contract for Project No. PW06-07 (1 B), the Underground Utility
District Rule 20B to Herman Weissker, Inc. in the amount of $129,077.99 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
11.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $ 12,908.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
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' RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve an Agreement with Willdan to provide professional engineering services
associated with an update of the City's Pavement Management Program, Project
No. PW07-11, in the amount of $66,915.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement;
12.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed the
contingency amount of $6,691.00, which is equal to 10% of the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve substantially in the form attached hereto the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Temecula and Arthur and Julia Gaitan Trustees of
the Gaitan Family Trust Dated June 18, 1993 ("Gaitan"), for the purchase of an
approximate 15,624 square foot permanent easement on vacant land located on
Pechanga Parkway, Temecula (APN 961-010-022) for the widening of Pechanga
Parkway at a purchase price of $229,450.00 plus escrow fees;
' 13.2 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, approve
and execute any necessary documents and to take all necessary actions to
complete this acquisition, including without limitation, all escrow instructions.
14 Purchase and Sale Agreement for certain oropertv rights on the oropertv located at 41351
Armada Place for imorovements to Butterfield Stage Road and Rancho California Road
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Approve in substantially the form attached hereto the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Temecula and Rueben and Jennifer Calixto,
Trustees of the Calixto Family 2003 Trust ("Calixtos") for the purchase of an
approximate 37,627 square foot grading easement plus improvements, for the
proposed improvements to Butterfield Stage Road, and an approximate 4,250
square foot easement area consisting of an approximate 2,750 square foot area for
grading and an approximate 1,500 square foot area for temporary construction
purposes for the proposed improvements to Rancho California Road east of
Butterfield Stage Road on the real property commonly known as 41351 Armada
Place, Temecula ("Calixto Property"), at a purchase price of $1,200,000 plus
escrow fees;
14.2 Authorize an advance of General Fund Reserves in the amount of $1,200,000 to
cover the cost of the property interests plus additional funds for the associated
escrow fees.
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14.3 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, approve
and execute any necessary documents and to take all necessary actions to
' complete this acquisition, including without limitation, all escrow instructions;
14.4 Authorize the City Manager to enter into such agreements with the Western
Riverside County Council of Governments ("WRCOG") as necessary to obtain
reimbursement from Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees ("TUMF") for the
acquisition costs for Butterfield Stage Road Right of Way.
MOTION: Council Member Washington moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council
Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the
exception of Mayor Naggar who was absent.
At 7:35 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Redevelopment Agency. At 7:37 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No reports at this time.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
With respect to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson noted that although one item was
discussed with respect to to Labor Relations, no action was taken and will be brought to the City
Council at open session.
' ADJOURNMENT
At 7:37 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 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.
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Michael S agar, Mayor
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