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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012396 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 23, 1996 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:03 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 COU NCI LMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and City Clerk June S. Greek. EXECUTIVE SESSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:37 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 354956.8 - Conference with Real Property negotiator regarding property located at 27500 Jefferson Avenue: Negotiating Parties - Jan Weilert RV, Norm Reeves Super Group and the city of Temecula: Under negotiation: consideration of lease proposals. 2. Government Code 354956.8 - Conference with real property negotiator regarding property located at 28816 Pu0I Street: Negotiating Parties - Temecula Town Association and the City of Temecula, Under Negotiation: consideration of acquisition agreement. 3. Government Code 354956.8 - Conference with real property negotiator regarding the property located east of Margarita Road, directly North of the Winchester Creek Development, Negotiating parties: Stephen A. Bieri Company and the City of Temecula, Under Negotiation: consideration of acquisition agreement. 4. Government Code 354956.9(b), one matter of potential litigation. The motion was unanimously carried. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Sofia Sadler, Harvester Church of Temecula. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Stone. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, voiced objections to holding the Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Ronald J. Parks on November 5, 1996, stating the election should be held on Tuesday, June 4, 1996. Minutes \1 \23 \96 -1- City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 City Attorney Thorson responded that it is his opinion, pursuant to Election Code Section 10229 3(d) and Government Code Section 36512(c), the next possible election dates to hold an election are November 1996 or November 1997. He explained that there is not an election scheduled throughout the City of Temecula on the June date, since the primaries have been changed to March 26, 1996. Councilmember Stone objected to Mr. Pratt's comments and stated the Council is doing everything possible to provide for an election as soon as possible. Mayor Lindemarts requested a letter be sent to Mr. Pratt explaining the City's position regarding the special election date. Councilmember Roberts stated Mr. Pratt's statement that the City knew in October that Mr. Parks was planning to resign was incorrect. Thomas Stultz, 32076 Corte Soledad, objected to the Old Town Specific Plan Amendment approved by the Council at the public hearing on January 9, 1996. Cynthia Arocha, 44535 Bedford Court, asked for a status report regarding a traffic signal at Bedford Court and 79 South. Public Works Director Joe Kicak reported this item will be discussed at the Public/Traffic Safety Commission Meeting of February 22, 1996, where recommendations regarding priorities will be made. Barbara Zera, 39657 June Court, thanked the Council for the excellent job they are doing and presented them a banner expressing appreciation signed by a number of citizens. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, thanked the City Council and City staff for the outstanding service they provide to the community. Timothy J. Miller, 45052 Corte Bella Donna, thanked the City Council and staff for outstanding accomplishments they have made since incorporation. Wesley Scott, 30006 Mira Loma, addressed the Council regarding the donation of yellow tulips, suggesting they be planted on Rancho Vista Road as an entry to the Community Recreation Center. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Thorson announced, under the provisions of the Brown Act, there was nothing to report regarding the discussions held during closed session. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Stone stated he was presented a petition containing 1 O0 signatures in support of the City assisting the Temecula Valley Hockey Association with building a facility on the Minutes\l \23\96 -2- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 Temecula Town Association property on Pujol Street. He requested this be agendized for further discussion. Councilmember Stone also requested staff look at the traffic back-ups created by stop signs on 79S, to see if something can be done to alleviate this problem. Councilmember Birdsall thanked the citizens who spoke in support of the City council. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Birdsall requested the removal of Item No. 6 from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Stone stated he would abstain on Item No. 19 and 19a. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5 and 7-19a. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Stone abstaining on Items No. 19 and 19a. The motion was unanimously carried. Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 9, 1996. Resolution Approving List of Demands 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96- 05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Minutes\l\23\96 -3- 02/14/96 Citv Council Minutes Januarv 23, 1996 Combinin(~ Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1995 and the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Chan(~es in Fund Balance, and the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings for the Three Months Ended September 30, 1995 4.1 Receive and file the Combining Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1995 and the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, and the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings for the Three Months Ended September 30, 1995. o Out of State Travel Approval 5.1 Authorize certain out-of-state travel plans as outlined in the staff report. o 10. Records Destruction Reauest 7.1 Approve scheduled destruction of certain records as provided under the City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy. Release of Monument Bonds in Parcel Map No. 26852 (located northwesterly corner of Winchester road at Margarita Road) 8.1 Authorize the release of Subdivision Monument Bond in Parcel Map No. 26852; 8.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Quitclaim Deed for Certain Storm Drain Easements within Tract No. 23267-3 (located northerly of Loma Linda Road, easterly of Via Del Coronado, and south of Temecula Creek) 9.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign the Quitclaim Deed; 9.2 Direct the City Clerk to return the executed Quitclaim Deed to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Amendment to A(~reement for Flood Plain Development in Tracts No. 23267-3 and 23267-F(Iocated southwesterly of Intersection of Margarita Road at State Highway 79 South) 10.1 10.2 Authorize the approval of the First Amendment to that Agreement relating to certain properties with the Temecula Creek Flood Plain in portions of Tracts No. 23267-3 and 23267-F. Direct the City Clerk to so advise the several developers. Minutes\l \23\96 -4- O2/14/96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 11. 12. 13. Accept Public Improvements in Tract No. 23125-1 (located at the northeast corner at Butterfield Stage Road at De Portola Road) 11.1 Accept the Public Improvements in Tract No. 23125-1; 11.2 Authorize the initiation of the one-year warranty period, reduction in Faithful Performance Street, Drainage and Water and Sewer Bond amounts, and release of the Subdivision Monumentation and Traffic bonds; 11.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Acceptance of Public Streets into the City-Maintained Street System (Within Tract No. 23125-1) (located northeasterly corner of De Portola Road at Butterfield Stage Road) 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96- 06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT NO. 23125-1) TEMECULA, THE CITY- Acceptance of the Grant of a Storm Drain Easement Over a Portion of Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 9610 Abutting Lyndie Lane (located north of Lyndie Lane and west of Rancho California Road) 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96- 07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GRANT OF A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 9610 ABUTTING LYNDIE LANE Minutes\l \23\96 -5- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes Januarv 23, 1996 14. 15. 16. Summary Vacation of an Existin(~ Thirty-Six Foot (36') Access ODenin(~ Fronting on Jefferson Avenue between Overland Drive and Via Montezuma Drive on Parcel 5 of Parcel Map No. 22300 and Acceptance of New Access Opening 14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96- 08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SUMMARILY VACATING AN EXISTING THIRTY-SIX FOOT (36') ACCESS OPENING EXCEPTION TO RESTRICTED ABUTTER RIGHTS FOR PARCEL 5 OF PARCEL MAP 22300 LOCATED ON JEFFERSON AVENUE BETWEEN OVERLAND DRIVE AND VIA MONTEZUMA DRIVE 14.2 Approve the new location of a thirty-six foot (36') access opening as described on Exhibit "A" and authorize the Mayor to sign the acceptance of the access dedication. "No Parking" Zones on Ynez Road between Solana Way and the Temecula Town Center 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96- 09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 95-84 ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ZONES ON BOTH SIDES OF YNEZ ROAD BETWEEN SOLANA WAY AND THE TEMECULA TOWN CENTER AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A" Professional Geotechnical Services Contract with Leighton and Associates, Inc. for Winchester Road at Interstate Route 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Improvements, Project No. PW94-21 16.1 Award a contract for Professional Geotechnical Services for Winchester Road at Interstate Route 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramps Improvements, Project No. PW94-21, to Leighton and Associates, Inc. for $68,833.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 16.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $6,883.30 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. Minutes\l\23\96 -6- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 17. Award 17.1 17.2 of Contract for City Wide Right-Of-Way Tree TrimminQ Program Award a contract for Citywide Right-of-Way Tree Trimming Program to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for $18,737.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $1,873.70 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 18. Consultant Services Contract with the Elliott Group to Provide Landscape Plan Review and Inspection Services for Development Projects 18.1 Award a Consulting Services Contract to The Elliott Group to provide landscape plan check review and inspection services for development proposals and authorize the Mayor to sign said contract. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 19. Second Readin(~ of Ordinance No. 96-01 19.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 96-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. I AMENDING SECTIONS Ill.D, Ill.E, III.F AND III.G TO THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN The motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts, Lindemans 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone Minutes\l\23\96 -7- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 19a Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96-02 19a.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 96-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FINDING A VACANCY TO EXIST IN THE CITY COUNCIL, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1996T0 ELECT A PERSON TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM OF THE VACANT COUNCIL OFFICE AND PROVIDING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT OFFICE UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Workers Compensation Renewal Birdsall, Roberts, Lindemans None None Stone Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall asked if this policy includes dividends. Human Resources Administrator Grant Yates stated this policy does not include dividends. He explained that dividends have been decreasing and staff feels more savings can be realized by choosing a policy with lower fees. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation as follows: 6.1 Approve entering into an agreement with California compensation for Employee Workers Compensation Insurance, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney. The motion was unanimously carried. RECESS Mayor Lindemarts called a recess at 7:38 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 7:41 following the scheduled Community Services District Meeting and the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Minutes\l\23\96 -8- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 COUNCIL BUSINESS 20. Public Meeting on Assessment District 95-1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.6 Councilmember Stone announced he would abstain on this item based on a conflict of interested due to property ownership in Old Town. Director of Public Works Joe Kicak presented the staff report.. Noel Christensen, representing Egan & Associates, outlined the construction of the 4- lane Western Bypass Corridor including a breakdown of the $14 million cost estimate. Donald L. Martin, 12132 Woodlawn Avenue, Santa Aria, spoke in opposition to the forming of Assessment District 95-1. RECESS Mayor Lindemarts called a recess at 8:00 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:12 PM. Larry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, Ste L, representing First Pacific National Bank, requested Parcels 15, 16, 41 and 48 included in Zone C, stating this would be more equitable. John F. Firestone, 3301 Hudnall, Dallas, Texas, concurred with Larry Markham's comments. Mark Telford, 28481 Rancho California Road, representing Rancho California Industrial Park II Association, spoke in opposition to being included in Assessment District 95-1. Richard M. Alvarez, 28373-28545Felix Valdez, representing Alvarez Properties, spoke in opposition to be included in Assessment District 95-1. Henry Testasecca, 44000 Sandia Creek Road, spoke in opposition to Assessment District 95-1. 21 Review of Process for Interviewinc~ Candidates for City Council Appointment City Manager Bradley presented a staff report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone that the public comment portion of the meeting for non-agenda items will be limited to 10 minutes to allow ample time to interview the candidates. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\l\23\96 -9- 02/14~96 City Council Minutes January 23, 1996 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Roberts that for public comments on the agenda item, speakers will be limited to two minutes per speaker. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone that each candidate will be given a five (5) minute time period for initial interviews with an additional one minute allowed for any specific questions from the City Council. If no specific questions are asked of the candidate he or she has the option to use the additional minute to further discuss their qualifications. The motion was unanimously carried. Council consensus was given that after the hearing of public comments and all of the candidates initial interviews, Councilmember's will announce their selection of three (3) candidates who they feel are the best qualified to be given a final interview. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adjourn at 9:10 PM to a meeting on January 25, 1996, for the purpose of interviewing Candidates for City Council Vacancy, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. Possible adjournment to January 26, 1996, (if necessary to complete the interview process), 7:00 PM, Rancho California Water District Board Meeting Room, 42135 Winchester road, Temecula, California. Adjourned Regular Meeting: January 31, 1996, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on Assessment District 95-1, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. Next regular meeting: Rancho Vista Road· Temecula, California. · Mayor February 13, 1996, 7:00 Pm, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Minutes\l\23\96 -10- 02/14/96 City Council Minutes Januarv 23, 1996 ATTEST: J n~~~r, Greek, CMC, C~t~--~lerk Minutes\ 1 \23\96 -11 - 02/14/96