HomeMy WebLinkAbout011492 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
HELD JANUARY 14,1992
A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:38 PM in the Main
Conference Room, Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor
Patricia H. Birdsall presiding.
PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
ABSENT: I
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko,
City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek.
FXECUTIVF Sr:SSION
Mayor Birdsall declared a recess to an executive session pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) Polte v. City of Temecula, (b) and (c) regarding Potential Litigation at 5:34 PM.
The meeting was reconvened in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street,
Temecula California, in regular session at 7:08 PM by Mayor Birdsall.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Reverend Joan Rich Egan, Church of Religious Science.
PLFDC, F OF ALl !=C, IANCF
Jr. Girl Scout Troop No. 785, Kathie Miller Leader, made a presentation to the City Council and
led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Birdsall announced that the scheduled proclamation would be postponed until the
meeting of January 28, 1992.
PUBLIC FORUM
Barbara Pearson, 30150 Via Monterey, representing the Town Association, welcomed the City
Council back to the newly rebuilt Community Center and presented the Mayor Birdsall with a
pair of overalls, with "Mayor Patricia H. Birdsall" embroidered on the front.
David Michael, 30300 Churchill Court, President of the Village Association representing the
Board, read a statement regarding the problem of sedimentation from the Palomar Village
Shopping Center and its affect on the Villages property and Long Valley Wash. He requested
that the City take whatever action is appropriate to assist the Villages in securing
reimbursement of $43,000 in expenses for cleaning up the run-off damage and in further
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requiring the owners of the shopping center, Bedford Properties, to remove the dirt and silt
which has accumulated in the basins under their property.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans requested staff place this matter on the agenda of January 28,
1992.
CONS!=NT CA! !::NDAR
Councilmember Mu~oz asked questions on the following Consent Calendar Items:
6. Contract Agreement for Street Address Numbering
Councilmember Mu~oz asked if this is an attempt to put addresses on all property in the
City. Mark Ochenduszko, Assistant City Manager, explained this is to standardize the
numbering system within the City.
Solicitation of Public Bids for the Construction of Sidewalks at Rancho Elementary
School. Vail Flementary School and Temecula Elementary School along with Street
Iml~rovements on Margarita and Moraga Road adjacent to Temecula Elementary School
Councilmember Mu~oz asked why these improvements were not done at the time the
schools were built. Planning Director Gary Thornhill explained that the County did not
condition these sites for these improvements at the time of build-out.
10. Selection of Financial Advisor to Fvaluate Bond Cai~acity
Councilmember Mu~oz asked for a brief explanation of the services a Financial Advisor
would provide the City. Mary Jane Henry stated two studies will take place, one for
CSD and one for RDA. She explained the financial advisor will study the capacity of
those two entities to bond.
City Manager Dixon explained that underwriters as well as rating agencies, require a
report issued by an "expert" on Bond Capacity, certifying to the capacity of the entity
to bond. He explained this is a requirement of all underwriters.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1-10.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
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1.
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January 14. 1997
Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions
included in the agenda.
Approve the minutes of December 10, 1991 as mailed.
Approve the minutes of December 17, 1991 as mailed.
Standard Ordinance Adol~tion Procedure
1.1
Minutes
2.1
2.2
Resolution Al;;)l~roving List of Demands
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
City Treasurer's Rel~ort for Period Fnding November 30. 1991
4.1 Receive and file report.
Coml~letion and Accel;)tance of Signal Construction at Towne Center and Rancho
California Road: City Project No. PW 91-07
5.1 Accept the traffic signal at the intersection of the Towne Center
Driveway and Rancho California Road as complete and direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion;
5.2 Release the Performance Bond and accept a one-year maintenance bond;
5.3 Authorize the release of the construction retention 35 days after the filing
of the Notice of Completion and upon the filing of an adequate warranty;
5.4 Authorize the release of the Material and Labor seven months after the
filing of the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed.
Contract Agreement for Street Address Numbering
6.1 Approve a contract agreement with Mr. Franklin Stuart to provide address
numbering services on an as-needed basis.
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7. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Tract No. ~ 1340-3
7.1
Accept the Public Improvements in Tract No. 21340-3, authorize the
reduction of street, sewer and water bonds, accept the maintenance
bond in the reduced amount, approve the subdivision agreement rider and
direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Solicitation of Public Bids for the Construction of Sidewalks at Rancho Flementary
School. Vail Flementary School and Temecula Elementary School along with Street
Improvements on Margarita and Moraga Road adjacent to Temecula Flementary School
8.1
Authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit public bids for the
construction of sidewalks at Rancho Elementary School, Vail Elementary
School and Temecula Elementary School, along with the construction of
ultimate street improvements on Margarita and Moraga Road adjacent to
Temecula Elementary School.
9. Award of Bid to Remove Sediment in Fmpire Creek from I-15 to Murrieta Creek
9.1
Award a bid for removal of sediment and restoration of Empire Creek
Channel to Lewis Valley Contractors for the sum of $58,643.00.
10. Selection of Financial Advisor to Evaluate Bond Capacity
10.1
Approve the $4,500 advance to the Redevelopment Agency for a bond
capacity study.
PUBLIC H;ARINGS
11. Change of 7one 19 - Expansion of Old Town Historic Area Boundaries
Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning presented the staff report, outlining the proposed
Expansion of Old Town Historic Area Boundaries. He reported that 12 letters of protest
have been received and two letters in agreement. He reported over 800 notices were
mailed out on this project.
Councilmember Mu~oz asked if those originally opposed to the Redevelopment Agency
had been contacted. Mr. Thornhill explained this does not affect the RDA and those
people have not been contacted.
Councilmember Mu~oz asked for an explanation on the rationale for the expansion.
Planning Director Thornhill explained the intent of this expansion is to provide an entry
statement for the Old Town Area, by creating a transitional type zoning.
Mayor Birdsall opened the public hearing at 7:40 PM.
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Keith McCann, 43121 Margarita, addressed the City Council objecting to the expansion.
He explained the area on Front Street from Santiago to Hwy. 79 is cluttered with mixed
uses and this expansion would further complicate the problem. He stated his concern
that expansion of this area would make development of property too costly.
Nancy Hughes, 43300 spoke in opposition to the area south of Santiago being included.
She asked that the public hearing be continued to give property owners the opportunity
to further voice their opinion.
R. A. Normandin, 28801 Pujol Street, stated he owns 27 parcels on Pujol Street. He
said his property will not fit in Old Town Development Plan, and stated he is opposed
to this expansion.
Nell Cleveland, 28465 Front Street,//321, owner of the Western Lumber Building at the
corner of Front Street and Santiago. He stated he is confused as to what involvement
property owners would have by being included in the historical district and asked how
this will affect property in the future. He requested a continuance for further
clarification.
Bruce Stein, 28250-28322 Front Street, spoke in opposition to the expansion. He also
expressed concern for future requirements which might be imposed on property owners.
Mayor Birdsall read a letter of opposition to the expansion from Hayat Haddat.
Nancy Hughes questioned if the 50% of letters in opposition, necessary to prevent the
expansion, includes the existing Old Town Area.
City Attorney Scott Field stated it must be 50% of the affected area being proposed for
expansion of the zone. He suggested closing the public hearing and continuing
consideration of the expansion.
Councilmember Mu~oz stated he would like to have the public hearing continued.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans asked staff to prepare a report explaining the possible
impacts to property owners of this expansion. He further stated he is in favor of cutting
off everything south of Santiago from the proposed expansion area, and agreed that too
large of an area would take away from a quaint Old Town area.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans to
continue the public hearing to February 11, 1992.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
R;C;SS
Mayor Birdsall called a recess at 8:00 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the
Community Services Meeting at 8:38 PM.
Mayor Birdsall stated Public Hearing Items 12 and 13 would be heard concurrently.
12.
Vesting Tentative Tract MaD No. ?3373. Buie CorDoration. Margarita Village Sl~ecific
13.
Vesting Tentative Tract MaD No. ?3373. Buie Corl~oration. Margarita Village Si~ecific
Gary Thornhill presented the staff report on Items 12 and 13. (He distributed copies of
conditions dealing with age requirements.)
Mayor Birdsall opened the public hearing at 8:40 PM.
Richard Schulman, 600 "B" Street, Suite 1100, San Diego, representing Margarita
Village Development Company, spoke in favor of granting the first extension of time for
both projects. Mr. Schulman stated he is opposed to the imposition of any additional
fees not contained in the Development Agreement.
Councilmember Mu~oz asked if the applicant is willing to accept the Quimby Fees
Condition as a part of the extension. Mr. Schulman stated the applicant's primary
interest is approval of the first extension of time.
Ralph Brownell, 41487 Zinfandel Avenue, spoke in opposition to the development due
to high density proposed for the project.
Thomas Bentley, 41473 Zinfandel Avenue, spoke in opposition to the extension of time
for both tracts.
Robert Becker, 41559 Chenin Blanc Street, spoke in opposition to the extension of time
based on the high density proposed.
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David Michael, 30300 Churchill Court, representing Villages Homeowners Association,
spoke in opposition to the extension of time based on the sedimentation problems
created by the project.
Mayor Birdsall closed the public hearing at 8:59 PM.
Mayor Birdsall asked if the density of this project has changed. Director of Planning
Gary Thornhill, stated the City has not changed the density which was approved by the
County of Riverside in 1988.
Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans stated he is in possession of a title report that states the
project intends to develop a Senior Citizens Planned Community. He also stated that
the project is currently in bankruptcy.
Richard Schulman stated that the only issue before the City Council is the extension of
time. He also stated that Buie Corporation is planning to reorganize and that the bond
issue has not failed. He advised that he has not heard of any inability on the part of the
developer to properly maintain the site.
Director of Public Works Tim Serlet stated that the Public Works Department has
secured installation of erosion control at this site and they are satisfied, at this time,
that the erosion control is adequate.
Councilmember Mu~oz questioned when the most recent approval for density of the
project was given and questioned the height of the buildings.
Mayor Birdsall called a brief recess at 9:13 PM to change the tape. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:14 PM.
Director of Planning Gary Thornhill stated the 1988 approval by the County of Riverside
established the existing density.
Richard Schulman, stated the height of the buildings will be two to three stories.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to
continue Items 12 and 13 to the meeting of January 28, 1992, and direct staff to
ascertain if a health and safety issue exists as a result of the run-off from the property
to neighboring sites.
Mr. Schulman opposed the continuance stating the property applying for the two
extensions of time has not been graded.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Change of 7one 5631 - Tentative MaD No. ?53?0 - Bedford Prol~erties
Mayor Birdsall opened the public hearing at 9:20 PM.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans to
continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of January 28, 1992. The motion was
unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent.
COUNCIl BUSINI:SS
15.
16.
Conversion of City Vehicles to Alternative Fuel Sources
Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko stated that staff recommends this item be
continued to the meeting of January 28, 1992 since they have received additional
information, regarding mounting of fuel tanks, which needs to be analyzed.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
continue this item to the meeting of January 28, 1992.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Council and Committee Al~oointments to General Plan Technical Subcommittee
Director of Planning Gary Thornhill reported that staff has not received nominations from
two Councilmembers and therefore suggests continuing this item to the meeting of
January 28, 1992. Mr. Thornhill asked for direction regarding suggested Council
assignments to these committees.
Mayor Birdsall asked if Councilmember Moore would be interested in switching
committee assignments. Councilmember Moore stated that since she has been involved
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with the League of California Cities on Growth Management, she would favor changing
committees.
Councilmembers Lindemans and Mu~oz stated they were in agreement with assignments
as listed.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans to
continue committee appointments to the meeting of January 28, 1992 as approve
Council assignments as follows:
Land Use - Councilmember Parks
Traffic/Circulation - Councilmember Mu~oz
Community Design - Mayor Birdsall
Economic Development - Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans
Growth Management - Councilmember Moore
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Councilmember Moore requested that the deadlines set by the Council be met by all
members.
17.
Adol~tion of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Construction of Overland Drive
between Ynez Road and Jefferson Avenue: EA-6
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation as follows:
17.1
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment
Number 6, the proposed construction of Overland Drive between Ynez
Road and Jefferson Avenue.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Birdsall
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
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CITY MANAC, FR'S RFPORT
City Manager Dixon requested direction as to the meeting on February 4, 1992 with County
Flood Control. Council directed that the special meeting to be held on February 4, 1992, be
held at 7:00 PM in the Community Center at 7:00 PM and that the meeting is to be televised.
CITY ATTORNIFY R!=PORT
None given.
CITY COUNCI! R!=PORTS
Mayor Birdsall stated she will be attending a League of California Cities Meeting in Redlands and
in regards to a proposed dues increase of approximately $100 she will be voting yes on behalf
of the City. She also thanked the Town Association for making a special effort to have the
Temecula Community Center finished in time for the first meeting of the new year. She also
announced the Temecula Police Department will be donating their time and labor to renovate
the exterior of the Caboose for the Town Association.
ADJOURNM;NT
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at
9:34 PM to the meeting of January 28, 1992, 5:00 PM at the Temecula Community Center,
28816 Pujol Street.
H. 'Birdsall, Mayor
ATTEST:
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