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Home My WebLink About013196 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 31, 1996 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:06 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Karel F. Lindemans presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:Birdsall, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:None Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and City Clerk June S. Greek. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Roberts. PUBLIC COMMENTS Philip Hoxsey, 43318 Cielo De Azul, voiced his opposition to recent Council action regarding the Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan. James Meyler, 29930 Santiago Road, thanked the City Council for the wonderful job they are doing. He expressed a concern regarding using a lot on Ynez and Santiago for Rod Run parking. He stated he lives in the residential area and asked that it not be used for this•purpose. Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney stated this lot is a part of the traffic plan for this year's Rod Run, however the Police Department has assured the City it will be orderly. Ms. McLarney said the City will look for alternate sites for next year's event. City Manager Ron Bradley commented on Mr. Hoxsey's comments, stating that any specific plan faces changes. He explained it is a living document and will have amendments. He said that Mr- Hoxsey and TOTAL are against a project that effects the specific plan, otherwise the City would probably never hear about this. He reported that these changes were instituted in a public hearing at a public meeting. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Stone stated that local artists have requested their art be displayed in a public building, and Councilmember Stone suggested the CRC. Minutes \1 \31 \96 1- City Council Minutes November 29, 1994 PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilmember Stone excused himself due to a conflict of interest. 1Western Byr)ass Assessment District No. 95-1 Director of Public Works Joe Kicak presented the staff report. Kenneth RaV, 31 647 Pio Pico Road, asked the following questions: How is the bridge to be funded? Public Works Director Kicak answered the bridge will be funded by proceeds from the assessment district. Why are the properties on either side of the bridge not included in the assessment district? Mr. Kicak answered that properties easterly of Murrieta Creek have immediate access to 1-1 5, properties West have no access whatsoever. He explained there are properties within the boundaries that have a varying degree of benefit from this project. Why are the properties surrounding the Western Bypass Corridor and Front Street intersection not included in the District. Mr. Kicak responded that those properties are easterly of Murrieta Creek have immediate access to 1-1 5 and Front Street. Mr. Noel Christensen, Assessment Engineer, John Egan & Associates, summarized the engineers report and financial spread of district. Mayor Lindemans opened the public hearing at 7:40 PM. Debbie Blachford, 45500 Clubhouse Drive, not a property owner in the district, spoke in opposition to the formation of the assessment district. Gene Hancock, Hancock Development Corporation, representing John Firestone, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 940-320-002,001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 940-31 0- 0 1 3, 044, 048, 047, 045, 046, 01 6, 01 5, 029. Mr. Hancock reported that John Firestone owns 60-70% of the acreage within the assessment district and is in support of the district. Phil Hoxsey, 43318 Cielo De Azul, no property in the assessment district, spoke in opposition to the formation of the assessment district. Henry D. Testasecca, 4400 Sandia Creek Road, Assessor's Parcel No. 940-310-033, spoke in opposition to the formation of the assessment district. Mark Telford, 28481 Rancho California Road, Suite 204-A, representing the Rancho California Industrial Park 2 Association, Assessor's Parcel No. 921-281 -01 1, spoke against being included in the assessment district. Minutes\1\31\96 -2- 02/28/96 City Council Minutes November 29, 1994 RECESS MayorLindemanscalledarecessat8:OOPM. Themeetingwasreconvenedat8:10PM. Steve Cathers, 28441 Rancho California Road, representing Philip and Ruth Elwell, owners of Assessor's Parcel No. 921-281-1 2, spoke in opposition to the assessment district. Donald L. Martin, 12132 Woodlawn Avenue, Santa Avenue, Assessor's Parcel No. 921-28-006-4, spoke in opposition to the Assessment District. Kay Cassaro, 31 61 6 Paseo Goleta, no property in the proposed assessment district, spoke in opposition to the assessment district. Bryce Chisohlm, 28418 Felix Valdez, 920-280-007, spoke in opposition to the assessment district. Marins V. Ciais, 42291 6th Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 922-052-01 1, spoke in opposition to being included in the assessment district. Joan Sparkman, 30554 San Pasqual Road, does not own property in area considered, spoke in favor of the assessment district, based on the benefit of the improvement, but requested that something be done to mitigate the impact on small property owners. She stated the City does need the Western Bypass Road and it is one way to help alleviate traffic. Zev Buffman, spoke in favor of the assessment district and the Western Bypass, stating that the Bypass will serve many purposes. He stated he will shoulder a tremendous amount of the cost for that road and hoped there is a way to help those where this is a burden. Mayor Lindemans closed the public hearing at 8:40 PM. Councilmember Roberts stated the Western Bypass is not a new issue. He said it began in 1992 and is one of his campaign promises. He reported that Caltrans will not support any more freeway improvements until City solves some of its intra city problems. He explained the problem is the impact on small business and property owners. He suggested that the Redevelopment Agency make a contribution equal to the assessment of the property other than those owned by Mr. Buffman and others acting as proponents. He explained that by doing so, the City would gain 85% of the funding for a major improvement while not burdening small businessman and property owners. He stated the RDA investment would be 1.5 million, allowing the City to build this Bypass. Minutes\1\31\96 -3- 02/28196 City Council Minutes November 29, 1994 Councilmember Birdsall expressed her only concern is that future phases of the Western Bypass Corridor will need to be financed by assessments. Councilmember Roberts asked if Mr. Buffman will agree that he will receive no money and will give the City all necessary right-of-ways. Mr. Buffman stated he would agree. John Toole, stated he does not own property in assessment district, asked that would this plan not shift costs to the entire City and taxpayers outside the Redevelopment Agency District. City Manager Bradley explained that Redevelopment tax increment must be spent in Redevelopment Area. Public Works Director Kicak asked for a recess to check with bond counsel to check on procedures. RECESS Mayor Lindemans called a recess at 9:00 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 9:07 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to recommend the Redevelopment Agency make a contribution to the Assessment District equal to the total assessments on the properties not controlled by Mr. Buffman or others acting as proponents, and giving staff latitude to request all necessary right-of ways on properties that benefits from the action taken. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS AND DIRECTING ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO FOR THE WESTERN BYPASS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 95- 1 Minutes\1\31\96 -4- 02128/96 City Council Minutes November 29, 1994 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bradley stated that the Council action is to commit Mr. Buffman to pay 12.9 million dollars plus dedication of right-of-ways. He explained, for all other owners, the Redevelopment Agency has been asked to agreed to pay 1.5 million, and ask for necessary right-of-ways. He stated with the direction given tonight, staff will be meeting with Bond Counsel to see if the Assessment District is the final form the City uses. He again emphasized that no assessed cost will go to any property owner other than Buffman, Firestone and partners. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn to a meeting on February 13, 1996, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. K@ @ans, mayor ATTEST: J u reek, CMC, City Crerk Minutes\1\31\96 -5- 02/28/96