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Home My WebLink About031291 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 12, 1991 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:35 PM at the Temporary Temecula Community Center, 27475 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. Mayor Parks recessed the meeting at 6:36 PM to an Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to discuss initiation of litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 7:12 PM with all members present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Nelson, Calvary Chapel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Birdsall. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Parks proclaimed March 12, 1991, "Peace Corps Day In Temecula". In support of President Bush and the United States Armed Forces, Mayor Parks read a proclamation, signed by all five Councilmembers, which will be sent to President Bush. #i nutes\0312(~1 -1 - City Council Minutes March 17. 1991 PUBLIC FORUM Edward Doran, 39985 Stamos Court, spoke in opposition to the City Council/City Manager Strategic Planning Workshop and questioned the anticipated cost, and estimated completion time of the General Plan for the City of Temecula. City Manager Dixon answered that three proposals have been submitted and they range from $460,000 to $580,000. He reported the estimated completion date would be 18 to 24 months. Barbara Pearson, 30150 Via Monterey, announced to the City plans for "Operation Homecoming", scheduled for May 11, 1991 at 10:00 AM. She stated a parade, followed by an Old Town Temecula Social is planned, and asked the City Council issue a proclamation to that effect. Catherine Arriola, 29830 Corte Castille, asked why the recent workshop was not held in Temecula at a local facility. She also asked how many consulting firms were interviewed, and of the firm chosen, how many cities has it worked with. City Manager Dixon responded that the firm, headed by David Jones, has worked with the League of California Cities for many years and has done thousands of seminars. He said the firm is highly respected throughout California. Mayor Parks explained the reason the meeting was not held locally was because it required a highly concentrated effort and when Councilmembers are in their own City, many distractions occur. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, stated his opposition to the use of public funds for the three-day seminar held on May 8, 9, and 10. Allan McDonald, 43466 Manzano Drive, representing Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, asked that the agenda items dealing with redevelopment be tabled until further study is done. CONS!=NT CA! I=NDAR City Manager Dixon stated staff requests that Item No. 5 be removed from the agenda. Hinutes\031291 City Council Minutes March 17. 1991 Councilmember Mu~oz requested that Items 11 and 13 be removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4, 6-10, 12 and 14. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Mu~oz, Parks None None Moore, Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of February 26, 1991 as mailed. City Treas~lrer's Report for the Month ending January -~1. 1991 3.1 Receive and file report. Resol-tion Approving list of Demands Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4.1 Ninutes\031291 -3- City Council Minutes 6. 10. MRrch 17. 1991 Acceptance of Public Improvements - Parcel Map No. 196~6-1 6.1 Accept the public improvements in Parcel Map No. 19626-1. 6.2 Authorize the reduction of street, sewer and water system bond amounts and accept replacement Faithful Performance bonds for the reduced amounts. 6.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Acceptance of Public Improvements - P~rcel Map No. 196~6-:~ 7.1 Accept the public improvements in Parcel Map No. 19626-2. 7.2 Authorize the reduction of street, sewer and water system bond amounts and accept replacement Faithful Performance bonds for the reduced amounts. 7.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Cooperative Agreement for Temecula Valley Via Del Coronado Storm Drain 8.1 Approve the Temecula Valley Via Del Coronado Storm Drain, Tract Map No. 23267 and a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and The Presley Companies. 8.2 Authorize the execution and attestation of the agreement in its final form by the Mayor and City Clerk. 1-15 Over-crossing Project 9.1 Approve an extension of agreement with All City Management. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. ~4~39 - Amended No. 1 10.1 Approve Final Parcel Map No. 24239, Amended No. 1, subject to the Conditions of Approval. Minutes\031291 -4- M~rch 12. 1991 City Council Minutes 12. P~,blic Works Rid Proced-res 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REGARDING UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES 14. Cool;)erative Agreement for CalTrans for Design of Rancho California Road Off and On RamDs 14.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement with CalTrans for design of the Rancho California Road Off/On Ramps. 11. 13. Al~l~roval of Final Tract MaD No. ~399~ - Amended No. 1 Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated the requested action is only to subdivide the property. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve Final Tract Map No. 23992, Amended No. 1, subject to the amended Conditions of Approval. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mudoz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Western Ridgeline Policies It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue this item until the end of the meeting. #inutes\0312~1 -5- City Council Minutes The motion was carried by the following vote: March 12, 1991 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks None None COUNCIl BUSINFSS 15. Television/Radio Transmitting Antenna Follow-up Report Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, introduced the staff report. Mayor Parks requested that since he did not have sufficient time to review this item it be continued to a later date. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to continue this item to the meeting of April 23, 1991. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 City Manager Dixon Ochenduszko. 16. 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: introduced newly appointed Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks None None Assistant City Manager, Mark Consideration of Bus Shelters - Temecula Valley Transit City Attorney Scott Field recommended continuing this item for two weeks allowing adequate time to review the proposed contract. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to continue this item to the meeting of March 26, 1991. #inutes\031291 -6- City Council Minutes March 1~. 1991 Councilmember Mufioz expressed his opposition to continuing this item, stating Mr. Mindiola is a private citizens and every time this is continued it creates a financial hardship. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Parks Mufioz None NOES: 1 ABSENT: 0 RECESS COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Parks called a recess at 8:09 PM. was reconvened at 8:52 PM. Following the CSD Meeting, the meeting COUNCIL BUSINESS (CONT) 17. Fstablishment and Activation of a Redevelopment Agency City Attorney Field introduced the staff report. He reported this action would be the first step in taking over the County Redevelopment Agency, He stated this action is necessary to settle the law suit, J. Craig Johnson, 400 Mission Square, Riverside, representing the Temecula Valley Unified School District, asked that Items 17 and 18 be continued until a meeting could be set up between the City Council and the School District. He asked several questions, as follows: Will the transfer from the County to the City be adopted in its current state and all its terms and provisions left intact with respect to being a County Redevelopment Plan? Does the City Council know of, anticipate, or consider any changes to the current provisions or scope of the Redevelopment Plan? Does the City plan to honor all County agreements that were entered into in connection with the adoption of the County Redevelopment Plan, specifically with respect to agreements that concern the division of tax Minutes\O~1291 -7- City Council Minutes March 17. 1991 increment revenues between the Redevelopment Agency and other taxing entities, including the School District? Has the City Council planned any projects using Redevelopment money other than those specific projects currently envisioned under the County Redevelopment Plan? City Attorney Field stated that as a general matter, no action tonight will in any way effect the School District or its pass through agreement. He stated what is being proposed is to activate the agency and adopt the County Plan as the City's own plan. He stated that all debts and other obligations, according to law, are assumed by the City agency. He advised there is no recommended action to amend the County Plan. He said there are no projects being proposed at this point and when projects are being proposed, they will be on the agenda at which time all environmental requirements will be met. City Attorney Field stated that he is not at liberty to discuss the terms of the law suit. He said it has not yet been finalized, however the settlement will be coming before the Council within the next 30 days, at which time it will be discussed in an open public hearing. He stated it is the City's intent to meet with the School District as soon as possible to address their concerns. Evelyn Harker, 31130-85 South General Kearny Road, representing the Old Town Merchants Association, asked that this item be postponed to enable the present committee to meet with the City representatives. Robert Hemme, 28465 Front Street, //121, Chairman of the Advisory Committee for the County of Riverside to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency asked that this matter be tabled until all concerned parties can meet and have their concerns addressed. Councilmember Mu~oz stated that the settlement of the law suit will be in the best interest of the entire community, including the school district. He stated that advisory committees could not be included in negotiations to settle a law suit. Mayor Parks called a break at 9:21 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 9:22 PM. #inures\031291 -8- City Council Minutes March 1 ?, 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to waive further reading of the ordinance. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None 18. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to introduce and read by title only, an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 91-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, ACTIVATING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TEMECULA AND DECLARING AND DESIGNATING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Adoption of the County of Riverside Redevelopment Plan City Attorney Field introduced the staff report. Bonnie Reed, 1721 Ascend Road, San Marcos, representing the Old Town Temecula Merchants Association, asked to be included in discussions regarding this item and requested it be tabled until comments can be heard from all interested parties. Ninutes\031291 -9- City Council Minutes March 1~. 1991 Nancy Maurice, 45788 Creekside Way, representing the Temecula Museum Association, requested that they be kept informed as to the activity of the Redevelopment Plan and asked that this item be continued. Robert Hemme, 28465 Front Street, //121, asked that this item be tabled and stated it does have an impact on the anticipated Redevelopment funds. Mayor Parks stated he needed to feel more comfortable with the issue before voting for approval. City Manager Dixon advised that Council's action would introduce the ordinance and the ensuing two weeks would give the various groups and the City Council an opportunity to become more comfortable with the issue. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue to the meeting of March 26, 1991. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks None None NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue the meeting until 10:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. 19. Underground Utility lines Along Winchester Road Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, introduced the staff report. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he was aware of technology that would make it possible to underground all utility lines. City Manager Dixon stated he would ask Southern California Edison to prepare a report and address the issue with the City Council. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to receive and file staff report. Hinutes\O31Z91 -10- City Council Minutes March 12. 1991 The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Mu~oz, Parks Moore, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 20. Stop Sign Placement - Ynez Road Between Solana Way ~nd Winchester Road Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, introduced the staff report. Dick Fewell, 38015 Calle Amigable, Murrieta, asked that a grace period be allowed for the first week this stop sign was installed (February 18 -25), stating that he received a citation for running the stop sign one day after it was installed. Mayor Parks asked that staff look into a grace period as it did with the newly installed no-left turn sign on Ynez Road. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to receive and file the staff report and directed the Chief of Police to review the matter of granting a grace period to citizens who received traffic citations during the first week the stop signs were in place. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 21. Reconsideration of Council Committee Assignments Councilmember Moore stated that she asked this item be placed on the agenda because she had a desire to work on the General Plan Committee and felt it was unfair that her name was removed from that committee during a Council meeting she was unable to attend. #inutes\031291 -11- City Council Minutes March 17, 1991 Councilmember Mu~oz stated that the rationale behind the change was that he and Mayor Parks worked on the committee to select the consultants for the general plan. Mayor Parks stated that one area of expertise he brings to the City Council is in the area of Planning. He suggested that Councilmember Moore serve as an alternate. Councilmember Moore stated that she was active when the SWAP was put together and could be of value on this committee. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to reconsider Council Committee Assignments. Councilmember Birdsall withdrew the motion, Councilmember Lindemarts withdrew the second. It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Parks to refer this item to staff. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Birdsall announced at 10:40 PM she needed to leave since she would be taking an early morning flight to attend a League of California Cities Community Services Committee meeting. 13. Western Ridgeline Policies Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, introduced the staff report. Larry Markam, 41750 Commerce Center Drive, representing the applicant, stated that mitigation measures have been offered to the County and he would offer the same mitigation to the City. Hinutes\031291 -12- City Council Minutes March 12. 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to extend the meeting to 11:15 PM. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall City Manager Dixon suggested supporting the County staff position, and leaving the issue of Ridgeline policies to the City Planning Commission for their recommendation. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to direct staff to notify the County of Riverside Planning Department that the Council supports the County position and to refer the matter of a Hillside policy to the City Planning Commission to develop an interim policy for Ridgeline development. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Councilmember Mu~oz announced that on Agenda Item No. 11, Coun¢il's action was for final approval of a Condo Tract Map. Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer, stated this map was previously approved by the County and it is a final tract map. CITY MANAGER REPORT None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None given. Ninutes\O312g1 -13- City Council Minutes March 12, 1991 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Lindemans requested the matter of the City implementing a pot hole repair program and a program for street sweeping be investigated by staff. Councilmember Mu~oz requested that a report on the pot hole repair program be placed on the next agenda. He also requested that the Postmaster be contacted and a request to repair the large hole in front of the Post Office be made. Councilmember Mu~oz asked that the traffic signal at Front Street and Del Rio be checked to be sure it is operating properly. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at 11:15 PM to a meeting on March 26, 1991 for an Executive Session at City Hall at 5:00 PM., and the regular meeting at 7:00 PM, at the Temporary Temecula Community Center. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Birdsall absent. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: [SEAL] #inutes\031291 -14-