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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102991 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 29, 1991 An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:33 PM in the Main Conference Room of City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Pro Tern Patricia H. Birdsall presiding. PRESENT 4 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Also present were Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Karel Lindemans. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were offered. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Review Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko gave a brief staff report outlining the changes to the Capital Improvement Program made by staff at Council's direction, during the previous CIP meeting held on October 12, 1991. Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall suggested that the Council discuss the program on a project by project basis as listed in the Project Summary Listing beginning on page 17 of the report. Mayor Parks joined the meeting at 5:40 PM. Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall asked if the priorities listed could be changed at a later date should circumstances warrant a change. Mr. Ochenduszko advised that the Capital Improvement Program is a working document and each year the plan will be adjusted during the budget process. Councilmember Lindemans asked that the Council indicate a consensus on each project individually before considering the resolution. Rancho California Interchange Winchester Road Interchange Ynez Road Corridor Overland Overcrossing Minutes\102991 -1 - City Council Minutes October 29, 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve the first four projects as recommended by staff. The motion was unanimously carried. Rancho California Road Improvements It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Margarita Road (Interim) It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Margarita/Moraga Road Improvement It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall said she would like to see the sidewalk in front of the Temecula Elementary School on Margarita Road completed, past the school property, up to the apartment project on Margarita Road, to allow for an unbroken walkway to the school. Butterfield Stage Road Extension It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Old Town Street Repairs/Rerouting It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Solana Way - Ynez to Margarita Road It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Ynez Road - Rancho California Road to Margarita Road (East Side) Councilmember Birdsall questioned the reason for placing construction of the segment between Rancho California Road and Santiago Road in Future Years when the project is a Priority I. Minutes\102991 -2- City Council Minutes October 29. 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to change the funding for the Ynez Road between Rancho California Road and Santiago Road portion to FY 1991-93. The motion was unanimously carried. Margarita Road Improvement (East Side) Between Rancho California Road and La Serena Wa_v It was moved by Mayor Parks, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Date Street Overcrossing It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Traffic Signal System (Citywide) It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Western Transportation Corridor Study It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Bike Paths (Citywide) Interim Councilmember Lindemans suggested that this should be given a Priority I rating. Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall stated that since this is being considered as a part of the Parks and Recreation element of the General Plan the priority should remain as recommended by staff until the General Plan is completed. Councilmember Mu~oz questioned if the assigned priority number has any impact on the development timetable by the Community Services District. Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson advised that the priority assigned would not slow the project down. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans Minutes\102991 -3- City Council Minutes October 29, 1991 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Lindemans stated his "no" vote was because he believes it should be a Priority I project. Bike Paths (Citywide) Construction It was moved by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Multi-Trail System It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Nicolas Road to Calle Chapos to Calle Girosol to Walcott Road Paving Councilmember Mu~oz stated he believes this project should be moved up since it appears to be a possible solution to the traffic problems on Calle Medusa. Mayor Parks suggested that this project be reassigned to a Priority II. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff recommendation and change the priority to Priority II. The motion was unanimously carried. Ynez Road Northbound Extension to Date Street Study It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Diaz Road Extension It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Redevelol~ment Agency Projects Auto Mall Marque Councilmember Moore stated she would like to see the funding for this project reduced to $100,000. Councilmember Lindemans stated he would like to see the funding amount increased to $300,000. Councilmember Mu~oz said he believes this project is contrary to the Council's previous action regarding billboards. He also asked if this has been checked for compliance with Minutes\102991 -4- Citv Council Minutes October 29. 1991 the Palomar Lighting District standards. Finally he stated his objections to using City funds for the benefit of the car dealers. Councilmember Moore explained that her objections are to the size and style of the proposed marque. She stated she could agree with a tasteful monument sign for the auto center. Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall advised the Council that she has spoken with other cities who have a similar project and that the City of Norco reports the Auto Center sign in that City has proven to be very successful. Mayor Parks agreed that this will attract business to the community and also pointed out that the marque can be used for community service messages. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Parks NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore, Mu~oz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Sixth Street Parking - Old Town It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. First Street Parking - Old Town Councilmember Moore stated she is opposed to this project because she feels two parking lots are not needed in Old Town and she objects to buying the land and not developing it because that removes it from the tax rolls. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was carried with Councilmember Moore in opposition. Margarita Canyon Natural Parksite. Commercial Proi~erty and School Bus Facility It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\102991 -5- City Council Minutes October 29. 1991 Old Town Specific Plan It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Sam Hicks Monument Park Addition (L-shaped property) It was moved by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Sam Hicks Monument Park Addition (Senior Center) It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Main Street Bridge Replacement It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Senior Housing Councilmember Lindemans expressed concern that the project description is too specific to allow for flexibility in design of a senior housing project. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko advised that staff will rework the project description to eliminate specific references to number of units and acreage. Main Street Program It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Old Town Building Facades Old Town Streetscapes It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to approve staff recommendations for both projects. The motion was unanimously carried. Santiago/I-15 Interchange Modification Study It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\102991 City Council Minutes October 29. 1991 Museum and Visitors' Center Councilmember Lindemans questioned whether the settlement of the RDA lawsuit required that the City provide a museum. City Attorney Scott Field stated that this was not a provision of the stipulated judgement. Mayor Parks stated he could support this project if the priority were reassigned to Priority III and the fund allocation reduced to $300,000. It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to change the priority of this project to Priority III and reduce the allocation of funds to $300,000. The motion was unanimously carried. Town Hall Councilmember Lindemans outlined the reasons he feels this project should be included in the CIP Program. It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to remove this project from the program. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Fire Station Acquisition to Replace Station 17 Councilmember Lindemans questioned the reason this project is included in the RDA projects. Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko advised that this resulted from a plan to relocate Station 12 through a land trade with the State and add the present site to the Sam Hicks Monument Park in the Redevelopment Area. He recommended that part of the source of funding could be designated from Development Impact Fees. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff recommendation with the addition of Development Impact Fees to the source of funds. The motion was unanimously carried. Shopping Center/Mall It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutee\102991 -7- Citv Council Minutes October 29. 1991 Community Services District Projects Community Pool Community Recreation Center Parksite in Vicinity of Margarita and Moraga Roads Riverton Park Development It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendations for the Community Pool, Community Recreation Center, Parksite in Vicinity of Margarita and Moraga Roads and Riverton Park Development. The motion was unanimously carried. Sports Park Improvements Mayor Parks questioned the specific projects to be included in the overall project. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson advised that picnic areas, walking paths, restrooms, parking lots at the Community Recreation Center and at the North fields and grassy open space areas are all included. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Pala Road Parksite Councilmember Mu~oz stated that he would like to see this project moved up due to the lack of facilities in that area of the City. Mayor Parks commented that the timing in FY 1991-92 and 1992-93 reflects the earliest completion that can be expected for this site. Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko stated that the funding is available for those fiscal years so delays should not be encountered as a result of funding. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Olympic Swim Complex It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\102991 -8- Citv Council Minutes October 29. 1991 Recreation Center - Rainbow Canyon It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Skateboard Facility Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall recommended that this item be removed from the plan based on the experience of other municipalities who have had similar facilities. She stated that the League of California Cities is formulating a recommendation regarding skateboard facilities. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff recommendation and move the project to FY 1992-93. The motion was carried with Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall in opposition. Sports Park Parking (Upper Field) It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. Tennis Courts - City Parks Property South of Sports Park Silverwood Park Development Temecula Valley High School Tennis Court Lights Temecula Middle School Tennis Court Lights Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall suggested that staff look into joint use agreements with some of the homeowners associations who have private tennis courts. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve staff recommendations on the Tennis Courts - City Parks, the Property South of Sports Park, Silverwood Park Development, Temecula Valley High School Tennis Court Lights and the Temecula Middle School Tennis Court Lights. The motion was unanimously carried. Other Projects City Corporate Facilities Mayor Parks stated he would like to see this project delayed one year. Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall said she favors the recommended timetable which allows flexibility to acquire land should that become a possibility. Councilmember Mu~oz also stated he prefers to leave the various options open. Minutes\102991 -9- Citv Council Minutes October 29. 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to approve staff recommendation, changing the priority to Priority II and delaying the timetable by one year. The motion was unanimously carried. Murrieta Creek Improvements Showgrounds/Fairgrounds Lake/Dam at Murietta Creek It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS No report given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS No report given CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Mu~oz requested a report on the status of the Sphere of Influence and also asked staff to investigate how far up the Western Ridgeline the sphere extends. Councilmember Mu~oz also stated that he intends to attend the November 5, 1991 meeting of the Board of Supervisors and request that the Temecula City Council be given the opportunity to comment on the development proposals for the ridgeline. Minutes\102991 -1 O- Citv Council Minutes October 29. 1991 ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to adjourn at 7:50 PM to a meeting to be held at 7:00 PM on November 12, 1991, Temporary Temecula Community Center 27475 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: [SEAL] Minute$\102991 - 11-