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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031693 CC Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 16,1993 An adjourned regular meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order on Tuesday, March 1 6, 1993, 7:25 P.M., at Vail Elementary School, 2991 5 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California, Mayor Sal J. Mufioz presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David Dixon, Assistant City Manager Woody Edvelson, City Attorney Scott Field, City Clerk June S. Greek and Minute Clerk Gail Zigier. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Ruly, HIS Church Christian Center. PUBLIC COMMENT Lee Bellino, 42430 El Camino Place, Temecula, stated his opposition to the proposed Wal Mart project coming to Temecula. Mr. Bellino stated that he feels a Wal Mart store in Temecula would lead to an increase in traffic congestion, and robbery and crime from outsiders. Kevin McKenzie, 40551 La Colima, Temecula, advised the Council that the Meadowview Homeowners Association has discovered an existing tract map on file at the County showing North General Kearney as a four lane road from Nicolas Road to Calle Madero. He asked for direction from staff on how to handle this issue. Director of Public Works Tim Seriet stated that there is a recorded tract map on file with the County and the right-of-way has been offered and accepted for dedication. Director Serlet stated that he would like to have the time, to look at the map as a whole, to study the effects on public safety before vacating that portion of North General Kearney. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1Cooperative Agreement with the City of Murrieta City Manager David Dixon presented the staff report outlining a preliminary cooperative sales tax agreement between the City of Temecula and the City of Murrieta. City Manager Dixon explained that the purpose of the sales tax agreement is to discourage CCMIN03/16/93 -I- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 developers of large retail box users from having cities compete with each other for their business. The proposed Sales Tax Agreement would provide the City entering into a deal with a large retail box user of 1 00,000 square feet or more, 75% of the sales tax revenues with 25% of the sales tax revenues shared with the other city. City Manager Dixon advised that the City of Murrieta would be discussing the agreement at a special meeting tonight, but would not be voting on anything until their next meeting. City Attorney Scott Field explained two versions of the agreement 1 ) a sales tax agreement, with a 75/25 share of sales tax revenues or 2) a no incentives program. City Attorney Field stated that the agreement could be entered into by the Redevelopment Agencies of both cities or after voter approval. Mayor Muiioz explained the purpose of the proposed sales tax agreement between the Cities of Temecula and Murrieta is to eliminate competition between the two cities, when securing new "big box" retail users. Mayor Mufioz added that a two year time limit has been placed on the agreement in the event that either City is not satisfied with the results. Councilmember Parks expressed strong opposition to the proposed sales tax agreement. Councilmember Parks stated that he feels the City of Temecula has everything to lose and the City of Murrieta has everything to gain with this proposal and suggested that Temecula assist the City of Murrieta by directing money towards the improvement of Jefferson Avenue. Councilmember Stone said that he feels the proposed resolution will be the first step in reversing the dangerous trend of cities using public money to encourage big sales tax generators to come into their communities. Councilmember Stone stated that he feels the tax sharing is a very innovative program. Councilmember Parks stated that the City of Temecula will have to offer incentives if they want a mail in the community. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated that he feels that the proposed agreement is a positive step toward working with the City of Murrieta. Mayor Mufioz advised that in discussions with the City Manager and Mayor of the City of Murrieta, they expressed they would be encouraging their City Council to adopt a similar sales tax agreement. Councilmember Birdsall questioned why the City of Temecula was proposing to pass a resolution when the City of Murrieta will not be voting on the resolution for another two weeks. Mayor Muiioz stated that both the Murrieta City Manager and Mayor have expressed an interest in the agreement. Mayor Muhoz advised that the agreement would not go CCMIN03/16/93 -2- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 into effect until both cities have entered into the same agreement. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve adoption of a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ENTER INTO A SALES TAX SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MURRIETA contingent upon the City of Murrieta taking the same action. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts, Stone, Mufioz NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks 2.Reciuest to the Governor's Office of Plannin-q and Research for an Extension of Time to Complete the Prer)aration and Adoption of the City General Plan Director of Planning Gary Thornhill presented the staff report outlining the request for an extension of time to complete the preparation and adoption of the City General Plan. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to authorize City staff to request a 90 day extension of time to complete the General Plan and Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING A 90-DAY SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME TO ADOPT A CITY GENERAL PLAN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65361 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufioz, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor Mufioz declared a recess at 8:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. CCMIN03/16/93 -3- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING 3.City of Temecula General Plan, Implementation Program, Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Prociram Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and advised the Council that following the Council's action on Calle Medusa and North General Kearney Road, staff reviewed the circulation plan and recommends an additional road segment be added, which will parallel Highway 79 South between Jedediah Smith and Margarita Road. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve the addition of a 78' right-of-way from Jedediah Smith to Butterfield Stage Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufioz NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor Muiioz opened the public hearing at 8:45 P.M. Terri Gassen, 44501 Verde Drive, Temecula, representing the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association, expressed concern for traffic safety along Ynez Road. Ms. Gassen asked for control of speed limits, weights of vehicles through Los Ranchitos and consideration for the safety of equestrian riders. Ms. Gassen asked that the 50 MPH speed limit be reduced to 45 MPH. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts advised that a sub-committee of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be studying truck routes and weight limits on city streets. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts agreed that the bike lanes pose a safety concern along that segment of roadway. John Moramarco, P.O. Box 906, Temecula, presented the Council with blue prints of his parcel of land on Highway 79 South, along with copies of correspondence with Cal Trans, Riverside County Transportation Department and the City of Temecula, regarding the widening of Highway 79 South. Mr. Moramarco is requesting ingress/egress on Highway 79 South, east of Bedford Court. Mr. Moramarco advised that he will be requesting a zone change to commercial for his property, which he feels is unsuitable for rural residential development because the widening of Highway 79 South will result in a reduction of lot sizes, and noise from the highway. Director Seriet advised that the City has a MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the County of Riverside which restricts the number of access points along Highway 79 South. CCMIN03/16/93 -4- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 John Moramarco stated that in his conversations with Cal Trans, they have advised him that ingress/egress is up to the city. Mr. Moramarco stated that he must have a plan for the proposed commercial properties to present to the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association, however he cannot draw the plans until he gets approval from the city for the access and zone change. Mr. Moramarco added that the access on Highway 79 South would keep traffic generated from his property off of Valejo. Director Serlet stated that the city would re-open the MOU and look at all access points along Highway 79 South and Mr. Moramarco's request would be addressed along with all the others. John Meyer advised that there are several property owners along Highway 79 North and Highway 79 South that have requested access. John Moramarco requested a letter from the city stating that his request was under consideration. Planning Director Gary Thornhill reminded the Council that the recommendation from the Planning Commission was that this property remain as 2 1/2 acre rural residential. Mayor Mufioz proposed that should the property be zoned commercial, the Council give direction to staff to submit Mr. Moramarco's access request and all the other requests along Highway 79 South, to determine where the most appropriate access points along Highway 79 South should be. Mayor Mufioz asked that staff provide Mr. Moramarco with a set of the minutes. Councilmember Birdsall questioned why the First Street bridge is planned as a two-lane bridge, when it was shown during the January flooding that another bridge was needed. Bob Davis, of Wilbur Smith & Associates, advised that the bridge was planned for two lanes based on other recommended improvements, including the Western Bypass Corridor. Mr. Davis stated that once the other improvements are completed, a four- lane bridge may not be needed. 1Draft Circulation Element After review, the consensus of the Council was to approve finalization of the Draft Circulation Element as presented. 2)Draft Economic Development Element Dennis Wambaugh, representative of Stanley R. Hoffman & Associates, CCMIN03116/93 -5- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 provided an overview of the Economic Development Element. The consensus of the Council was approval of the Draft Economic Development Element as presented. 3)Draft Public Safety Element Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. After a review, the consensus of the Council was approval of the Draft Public Safety Element. Mayor Mufioz declared a recess at 9:35 P.M. to change the tape. The meeting convened at 9:45 P.M. 4)Draft Noise Element Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Councilmember Stone questioned the noise impacts of the French Valley Airport. Karen Gulley explained that because the new landing plan for the French Valley has not been completed, the impacts have not been evaluated. After review, the consensus of the Council was to approve the Draft Noise Element as presented. 5)Draft Air Quality Element Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. After review, the consensus of the Council was approve of the Draft Air Quality Element as presented. 6)Draft Housing Element Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Councilmember Parks stated that he would like this element continued to be considered at the public hearing on the land use element. Mayor Mufioz asked about community input on this element of the General Plan. CCMIN03/16193 -6- 3/26/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 Karen Gulley explained that the public was not in favor of concentrated high- density housing in the same area as is presently the site of this zoning. 7)Draft Community Design Element 8)Draft Or)en Sr)ace/Conservation Element Theoverall consensus of the Council was to continue the Housing, Community Design andOpen Space/Conservation elements of the General Plan to the public hearing on theLand Use element. CITY MANAGER REPORT None CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None CITY COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Birdsall asked the Mayor to contact County Supervisor Bob Buster and ask that the public input meeting regarding the flood control be delayed because it conflicts with the public hearing scheduled for the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Muiioz declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula City Council will be held Tuesday, March 23, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula Community Center, 2881 6 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. "q@41 /9 Mayor(J. SaPMuiioz Ci lerk June S. Greek CCMIN03/16/93 -7- 3/26/93