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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061693 CC Minutes AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 16, 1993 An adjourned regular meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order Wednesday, June 16, 1993, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 431 74 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor J. Sal Muiioz presiding. Councilmember Birdsall led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Muiioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, Assistant City Manager Harwood Edvalson, City Attorney Scott F. Field, City Clerk June S. Greek and Recording Secretary Gail Zigier. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS None PUBLIC COMMENTS None COUNCIL BUSINESS 1 . Capital Imi)rovement Workshor) City Manager David Dixon presented the staff report. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney gave an overview of the revised Draft Capital Improvement Document. Director of Public Works Tim Seriet presented the FY94-98 Capital Improvement Program Transportation Improvement Summary, Transportation Improvement Ranking and Development and Construction of A Capital Project Summary. Mayor Mufioz stated that he views the construction of the Overland Overcrossing as a resolution to the problems which currently exist on the Winchester Road and Rancho California Road overcrossings. City Manager David Dixon suggested that the Council could investigate the feasibility of a toll road for the Overland Overcrossing or Winchester Road. CCMIN06/16/93 -I- 6/24/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1993 Councilmember Parks stated that he feels Winchester Road is the most important interchange at this time and suggested to the Council that it be placed as a higher priority. Councilmember Birdsall and Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated they agreed with Councilmember Parks on the priority of the Winchester Road Interchange, which is also half the cost of the Overland overcrossing. Mayor Mui5oz stated that he feels the construction of the Overland overcrossing would extend the life of both the Winchester Road and Rancho California Road overcrossings which are currently heavily congested during peak hours. Councilmember Stone stated that he was concerned about what projects would be compromised if the Council ranked the Overland overcrossing as top priority. Councilmember Stone said that he supports the idea of a toll road and suggested that Council should explore the possibility further. He said he feels the improvements to the Winchester Road interchange improvements would accomplish approximately 70% of what the Overland overcrossing would accomplish. Councilmember Parks stated that the cost of the Overland Overcrossing has grown considerable from the original $6,000,000 cost of improvements. He stated that he feels there may be other alternatives to the Overland Overcrossing in the cost range of $1 4,000,000 and suggested that staff study the design of the overpass. City Manager David Dixon advised the Council that the additional $8,000,000in funds required to accomplish both the Winchester Interchange and the Overland Overcrossing, could be drawn from RedevelopmentAgencyfunds previouslyearmarked for the Northwest Sports Complex and the Overland Overcrossing. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve the Winchester Interchange and the Overland Overcrossing as priority one projects and direct staff to investigate other alternatives to the overcrossing as discussed. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufioz NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mayor MuPioz declared a recess at 8:50 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 P.M. CCMIN06/16/93 -2- 6/24193 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1993 Community Services Director Shawn Nelson presented and reviewed the CIP Priority List for Parks and Recreation Facilities. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve the Capital Improvement Priority Listing for Parks and Recreation Facilities as presented. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufioz NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None City Manager David Dixon advised the Council that the issue of graffiti removal, is being presented by Assistant City Manager Harwood Edvalson, in order to get consensus from the Council on whether to include this item in the 1993-1 994 budget and establish an in-house program or continue contracting for these services. Assistant City Manager Edvalson distributed a memorandum regarding graffiti services and presented a contract vs. in-house comparison and accompanying pros and cons. Councilmember Stone expressed concern regarding the initial capital outlay. He stated that he liked the idea of providing more jobs within the City of Temecula. Councilmember Parks expressed concern about combining graffiti removal with the street striping program. Councilmember Parks stated he feels that three employees would need to be hired to keep the program operating efficiently. He suggested that the City contract with an additional two or three graffiti removal companies and leave the street striping maintenance under separate contract. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated that he did not see reason for concern in hiring additional employees to perform street striping functions and stated that cross-training of these positions could solve the need for additional parks or publics works maintenance employees. City Manager David Dixon suggested that the Council consider the issue prior to the hearing on the City Budget and make their recommendations at that time. CITY MANAGER REPORT None CCMIN06/16193 -3- 6124/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1993 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Parks asked that discussion regarding the Murrieta Creek correspondence written by Mayor Mufioz be added to the next agenda. Councilmember Stone advised the Council that he attended a County-wide meeting regarding graffiti problems with representatives from the various communities who will be presenting their graffiti ordinances to be drafted into a county ordinance. Councilmember Stone advised that there were discussions regarding the prosecution of graffiti crimes which is being considered for traffic courts rather than juvenile courts. He advised Council that there will be a committee summit held in September. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to adjourn at 9:53 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Temecula City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 1993, 7:00 PM, at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor J@ J n@e S,) Greek, City C ei, CCMIN06/16193 -4- 6/24/93