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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022691 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY 26, 1991 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:36 PM at the Temporary Temecula Community Center, 27475 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, California, Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore Also present were City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. Mayor Parks recessed at 6:37 PM to a closed Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 to discuss litigation in the matter of Jones Intercable vs City of Temecula. Mayor Parks reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:14 PM. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Sean Nelson, Rancho Christian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Mu~oz. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Mary Jane Henry, Finance Officer, presented the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Award to the City of Temecula, received for excellence in Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Jimmy Moore, 41747 Borealis Drive, presented the City of Temecula with a plaque for the outstanding regional United Way campaign, to be displayed at City Hall for the next year. #inutes\02\26\~1 -1- City Council Minutes February 26. 1991 PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Taylor, 31130 General Kearny Road, introduced Wallace Best who is on the Board of Directors of the International Lincoln Association. Mr. Wallace Best, Executive Vice President of the International Lincoln Association, invited all Councilmembers and Citizens to participate in the organization of a program on April 15, 1991, which would be called "The First American for the Ages Day". John Dedovesh, 39450 Long Ridge Drive, asked that the proposed ordinance prohibiting trucks from parking on City streets, include boats and other trailers. James Marpie, 19210 St. Gallen Way, Murrieta, presented the Council with information from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). He stated he attended a meeting put on by this organization and urged the Council to address non-point source pollution immediately, and he advised that in the near future this will be mandated by law. CONS!=NT CA! FNDAR Councilmember Lindemarts requested removal of Item No. 6 from the Consent Calendar. He also asked the reason behind the street name of Motorcar Road. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated this name was established by the County because it runs through the auto dealerships. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5 and 7-10. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore Hinutes\02\26\91 -2- City Co~ncil Minutes 1. Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1 Minutes 2.1 2.2 February 26. 1991 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Approve the minutes of February 5, 1991, as mailed. Approve the minutes of February 12, 1991, as mailed. Resolution Approving the list of Demands 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.10 Regarding Solid Waste 4.1 Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 91-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 6.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SOLID WASTE Revised Travel Policy 5.1 Approve the revised Travel Policy included as Exhibit A AuthoriTe Release of Faithful Performance Warranty ! etter of Credit for Pm,blic Improvements in Tract ;~0879-1 7.1 Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Warranty Letter of Credit for public improvements in Tract 20879-1 and direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Minutes\02\26\91 -3- City CoHncil Minutes 8. 10. Release of Mom.ment Bond for Tract No. 90643 8.1 February ~6. 1991 Authorize the release of monument bond for Tract No. 20643 and direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Summary Vacation of Access and Sewer Fasement Dedicated on Parcel Map No. 19145 9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA VACATING A SEWER AND ACCESS EASEMENT City Hall Tenant Improvement Budget 10.1 Amend the City Hall Tenant Improvement Budget to $487,000. Training and Fd~cation Policies Councilmember Lindemans stated he does not believe a limit should be set upon educational reimbursement and it is vitally important to job performance. Councilmember Mu~oz said that since this policy covers not only seminars but school, these limits are proper and necessary. Councilmember Lindemans suggested that he would not object to the limit if the City Manager is given the authority to raise this limit if necessary. Mary Jane Henry, Finance Director, stated that a natural limit would be budgetary constraints under which all department heads must manage their departmental budgets. Mayor Parks suggested that additional funds could be made available through appeal to the City Manager. #inutes\02\26\91 -4- City Council Minutes February ?6. 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to amend the Tuition Reimbursement Section to read "authorization of funds in excess of $400 may be presented on appeal to the City Manager". The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 It was moved Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve the Training and Educational Policies included as Exhibit A, as amended. The motion was carried by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks None Moore NOES: 0 ABSENT: I PUB! IC HI::ARINRS 11. Al~peal of Planning Commission Denial - Parcel Map No. 95607 Mayor Parks announced he would be abstaining from this item because he lives within 1,100 feet of the project, and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall. Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, stated that the applicant has requested a continuance of this item. Mr. Thornhill recommended, however, that testimony be taken from citizens who came to speak on this issue. Mr. Thornhill requested that the public hearing be continued after taking testimony, to the meeting of April 9, 1991. #inutes\02\26\~1 -5- City Council Minutes February 26. 1991 Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall opened the public hearing at 7:41 PM. Basil Tallent, 30680 Santiago Road, stated he did not have enough information on this project to know whether he is for or against it, and asked how it would affect property values. Gary Thornhill advised Mr. Tallent to contact the Planning Department and they would provide him with a staff report on this item. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to continue this item to the meeting of April 9, 1991. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks 12. Tentative Parcel Map 94038 Planning Director Gary Thornhill introduced the staff report. Mayor Parks opened the public hearing at 7:47 PM. Mayor Parks stated he received a call from Larry Markam, representative for the applicant who stated he would not be able to attend this evening and if any questions needed clarification, he requested the matter be continued for two weeks. Councilmember Lindemarts stated that in the interest of fairness he wanted the Council and the public to know that the applicant is working toward constructing the proposed motel in another location. Councilmember Mu5oz asked if any arguments were presented to the Planning Commission. Gary Thornhill answered that all issues were satisfied and the Planning Commission recommended approval. ginutes\O~\~6\91 -6- City Council Minutes February 26. 1991 Mayor Parks closed the public hearing at 7:50 PM, It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24038 TO SUBDIVIDE A 4.99 ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE COMMERCIAL PARCELS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORENO ROAD, BETVVEEN MERCEDES STREET AND 1-15 AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-070-022 The motion was carried by the following vote: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, MuRoz, Parks None Moore AYES: NOES: 0 ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Lindemans stated he voted yes with the understanding that the applicant is working toward relocating the proposed motel. COUNCIl BUSINFSS 13. Consideration of Bus Shelters - Temecula Valley Transit City Attorney Field introduced the staff report and recommended that this item be continued off calendar to allow staff time to review the business plan which was delivered to the City offices late Monday afternoon, February 25, 1991. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he would rather continue this to a time certain since the program needs to move forward. Brian Sampson, 40655 Calle Medusa, presented the Council with a petition from the Calle Medusa homeowners, stating their opposition to a bus route on Calle Medusa due to the excessive use of this residential road by school buses and through traffic. Hinutes\02\26\91 -7- City Council Minutes February ?6. 1991 R. Jane Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, spoke in favor of the proposed shelters and bus service, stating this service is badly needed by the residents of Temecula. She asked why this project was being met with delays and asked that it be expedited. Tom MindJoia, 45644 Master Drive, asked that the Council expedite this matter so revenue can be generated and bus service can begin. He stated he would distribute a letter from UMTAH that states its support for this program. He further stated that Calle Medusa was originally on the list for bus service, however it has been taken off due to concern of the residents. Mayor Parks asked if he was requesting approval of 100 locations. Mr. MindJoia stated that originally 45 bus shelters would be installed, but approval of 100 is requested. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he would expect to see a map of the City indicating where these shelters would be located. Mayor Parks called a break to change the tape at 8:13 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:14 PM. Councilmember Birdsall stated there are many issues to consider and believes that a public hearing should be held allowing the public to voice their opinions on the location of bus shelters and other issues involved. She suggested placing this matter on the agenda of March 26, 1991. Mayor Parks stated he would like to see a pilot program in the City, explaining it is hard to visualize. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated that bus shelters are set up for future bus stops and traffic and safety issues must be addressed. City Attorney Field said that the agreement provides that each shelter must obtain an encroachment permit. Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, asked if the Council has a concern over the appearance of the shelters, stating that shelters vary considerably from community to community. It was the consensus of the Council that appearance is important and Mr. Mindiola should work with staff on this issue. Councilmember Birdsall stated her only concern is that Mr. Mindiola get a map with proposed shelters to staff as soon as possible. Minutes\02\26\91 -8- City Council Minutes It was moved Lindemans to continue this to the meeting of March 12, 1991. The motion was carried by the following vote: February ?6, 1991 by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember NOES: 0 ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Parks None Moore Mu~oz, RFCFSS Mayor Parks called a recess at 8:26 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the CSD meeting at 8:56 PM. 14. C, reenbelt Committee Request for DWR Funding Deputy City Engineer Doug Stewart introduced the staff report. James Marpie, 19210 St. Gallen Way, Murrieta, representing the Murrieta Creek Greenbelt Committee, presented the Council with information from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). He stated if a pilot program is developed in Temecula, further funding would be available next year to aid in this effort. He stated that property owners along the Murrieta Creek have been contacted, and very favorable response has been given for donating a strip of property to the City to produce a greenbelt. Councilmember Lindemans asked how the grant money would be administered. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer stated that the funds would be administered by the City. #inutes\02\26\91 -9- City Council Minutes 15. It was moved Lindemans to: 14.1 February 26. 1991 by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ENDORSING AN APPLICATION FOR AN URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING GRANT IF OFFERED AND DESIGNATING CONTRACT MANAGER AND FISCAL AGENT The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks None Moore NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Duties and Role of Boards. Commissions and Committees City Clerk June Greek introduced the staff report. Lindemans, Mu~oz, Councilmember Mu~oz questioned whether action minutes would be adequate for the Councilmembers to receive sufficient information and insight into the matters covered at a commission meeting. Ms. Greek stated that unless verbatim minutes are taken, minutes in a form other than action minutes are subject to the interpretation of the person taking those minutes. Councilmember Birdsall stated that a recap and general synopsis is given in action minutes, as well as opposing viewpoints of dissenting votes. Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, suggested rather than make the minutes too extensive, that staff expand agenda reports on items coming before the Council to include points of view of commissioners on dissenting votes. #inutes\02\26\91 -10- City Council Minutes February ?6. 1991 Councilmember Mu~oz also asked that on the last paragraph of Page 6, "If differences cannot be resolved by this method, the Mayor and/or City Manager"... be changed to read "... the Council Liaison for each Commission and/or City Manager should then be consulted in an effort to resolve the matte r." It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to approve final version of Handbook for Boards, Committees and Commissions with the modification in the last paragraph on Page $ changing "Mayor" to "Council Liaison". The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore 16. Integrated Waste Management RFP Review Committee Joe Hreha, Manager of Information Systems, introduced the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to appoint Councilmember Lindemans and Councilmember Moore to serve on the Integrated Waste Management RFP Review Committee. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore 17. !=lectricity Franchise - Southern California !=dison Company City Attorney Field introduced the staff report. Hinutes\02\26\91 -11- City Council Minutes Mayor Parks called a break at 9:33 to change the tape. reconvened at 9:34 PM. 18. 19. February 96. 1991 The meeting was It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO GRANT AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: CDBC, F~Jnding Recommendations Birdsall, Parks None Moore Lindemans, Mu~oz, Shawn Nelson, Director of Community Services, introduced the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation for CDBG Funding. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks None Moore COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: I Ad Hoc Assignments for Council/Commission liaison and Committees City Clerk June Greek introduced the staff report. Ninutes\02\26\91 -12- City Council Minutes February 96. 1991 20. 21. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve Committee assignments and Council/Commission Liaison assignments, adding Councilmembers Lindemarts and Moore to Integrated Waste Management Committee and designating Councilmember Moore as the alternate on the General Plan Committee. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks None Moore NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Resolution in Opposition to Senate Bill 9557 Mayor Parks introduced the staff report, explaining the WRCOG recommends that each community adopt a resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 2557 and return it to WRCOG no later than March 1, 1991. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF SENATE BILL 2557 (MADDY) The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks None Moore NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Req~,est for Support - Veterans Day Parade Mayor Parks introduced the staff report, asking the Council for concurrence on whether it would like the Veterans Day Parade to be held in Temecula again #inures\02\26\91 -13- City Council Minutes February 96, 1991 this year. He explained the people who organized the parade last year would be unable to participate this year and have approached the City to see if it is interested in organizing this year's parade. He stated the Elks Club are very interested in participating in this event. City Clerk Greek stated that Rick Sayre, Chief of Police, reported cost to the City in police and road fees last year was $2,000. Shawn Nelson, Director of Community Services, stated he would be willing to "spearhead" this event. With concurrence from Council, this item was referred to staff. CITY MANARFR RFPORTS Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated that street improvements on Winchester and Nicolas should be completed by next week. CITY ATTORNFY RFPORTS City Attorney Field stated the Redevelopment Ordinances and Resolution would be on the next agenda for consideration by the Council. CITY COUNCIl RFPORTS Councilmember Mu~oz requested that the matter of the stop signs on Ynez Road near Advanced Cardiovascular Systems be placed on the next agenda. Councilmember Lindemans on behalf of Councilmember Moore requested an update on the status of the Business License Ordinance and the status of the Sign Ordinance. Hinutes\02\26\~1 -14- City Council Minutes February ?6. 1991 ADJOURNM!=NT It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to adjourn at 10:13 PM, to a meeting on March 12, 1991 at 7:00 PM at the Temporary Temecula Community Center. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Moore absent. ATTEST: Ronald J. Parks, Mayor [SEAL] #inutes\02\26\g1 -15-