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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082697 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 1997 FXECUTIVF SFSSION A meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was immediately adjourned to Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1. §54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Acquisition of property identified as APN 922-062-0107 for Affordable Housing; Negotiating Parties: Robert McKenzie and Robert Thatcher; Under negotiation: price and terms of payment for acquisition. §54956.9(a), Conference with City's Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Outdoor Media Grouo v. City of Temecula. The Executive Session was adjourned at 7:02 P.M. A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:03 P.M. at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Birdsall presiding. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: 5 Councilmembers: Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Birdsall 0 Councilmembers: None Also present were City Manager Bradley, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Greek. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Jordan Bellino. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Linderoans. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Mr. Jeff Loefke. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Birdsall commended and congratulated the Scout Master, Assistant Scout Masters, and Boy Scouts on receiving Scouting's third highest honor -- The Medal of Merit -- with Mayor Pro Minutes\O82697 - 1 - Tern Roberts presenting a Special Achievement Award to the following individuals: Wayne B. Slater Kem Murray Sean McClintock Eric Ruggles Michael Jenkins Robert Slater Kevin McClintock On behalf of Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Dennis Gallagher, District Chairman; Mr. Donald Jenkins, Committee Commissioner; and Mr. Jeff Loefke, District Commissioner, commended the above-mentioned individuals on their unselfish acts and presented medals and certificates. Commenting on the first-year's success of the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team, Assistant City Manager McLarney introduced and recognized the City's first POP Team -- Officer Haar and Officer Teyechea, advising that the Officers will be rotated in order to give other Officers an opportunity to serve on this team. At this time, a five-minute video was shown, highlighting the accomplishments of this team and expressing great appreciation for their efforts. Mayor Birdsall extended great appreciation to the Officers of this team. Mayor Birdsall recognized and congratulated Mr. Ennior Racinell (Endar Corporation) for his achievement on receiving the Inland Empire Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Racinell. At 7:28 P.M., Mayor Birdsall called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 7:39 P.M. City Attorney Thorson advised that during Closed Session the City Council had directed him with regard to Litigation matter and Real Property matter, noting that no final action was taken and that the Real Property matter would be considered for approval under Consent Calendar. PUBLIC COMMENTS In response to Ms. Pepper Calvert, 43114 Corte Villa, Temecula, City Manager Bradley provided an update and progress report with regard to the Old Town Entertainment Project. Mr. Kenneth Ray, 3461 Pio Pico, Temecula, apprised the Councilmembers of the traffic impact at Chaparral High School as a result of heavy grading equipment crossing Margarita Road Minutes\082697 -2- between 2:00 and 2:30 P.M. In response to Mr. Ray, Director of Public Works Kicak noted that arrangements have been made with the contractor between 2:15 and 2:45 P.M. in an effort to address noted concerns. Mr. Ray expressed appreciation to the City for its quick response. CITY COUNCI~ REPORTS A. Councilman Ford provided information with regard to the McGruff Truck Program as well as Neighborhood Watch. B. In an effort to further mitigate traffic congestion created by the construction of the Mall site, Councilman Ford suggested and encouraged the use of an alternate route (Margarita Road to La Serena to Walcott Corridor to Nicolas Road to Winchester Road) to those individuals able to adjust their regular route. C. Councilman Ford advised that he and Councilman Roberts had met with Pala Road Homeowners Associations at which the following issues of concern were raised: readdress the recent striping between Rainbow Canyon and Muirfield; research the potential of a stop light at Muirfield and Pala Road; increase police presence at the Loma Linda/Pala Road intersection -- motorists not making complete stops; address Pechanga/Temecula confluence (south/southwest of freeway) heavily overgrown. D. Councilman Ford apprised the Councilmembers and audience of the upcoming Leukemia Society Dinner Fundraiser on October 10, 1997, as well as Make-a-Difference Day on October 11, 1997. E. Councilman Roberts strongly concurred with Councilman Ford's comment to readdress the possibility of installing a traffic signal at Muirfield and Pala Road. F. Commending the Friends of the Library for their continuous efforts, Councilman Roberts advised that the Temecula/Murrieta Library Task Force had met on August 22, 1997; at which time, the funding for a Volunteer Coordinator, to assist with the Library as well as the bookstore, was discussed. G. Having attended the Western Riverside Council of Government meeting, Councilman Roberts advised that he will continue to investigate and keep the Council apprised as to why Southwestern Riverside County has not been allotted any funds for roads. Minutes\082697 -3- H. Councilman Stone commented on the loss of Maxine Bendickson and extended condolences to the Bendickson Family. I. Because of the increased traffic as a result of growing activities at the Pechanga facility, Councilman Stone spoke in support of installing a traffic signal at Meerfield and Pala Road but suggested that Pechanga be requested to help contribute a portion of funds considering a majority of these impacts are created by this facility. J. Councilman Stone relayed his support for the hiring of a Volunteer Coordinator. K. Councilman Stone advised that he and Councilman Roberts had met with the School Board Members to address traffic concerns in front of Temecula Valley High School; noted that the idea of a fenced median was discussed but tabled for the time being; that the topic of installing and funding sources for a signal at Rio Vista/Rancho Vista Roads will be agendized; and suggested that the City of Temecula possibly front the cost (approximately $100,000) with the School District ultimately paying 50% of the cost which will be repaid when the School District receives incremental payments from the Regional Center once the mall is completed. L. Councilman Stone suggested that Agenda Item Nos. 14 (Arts Council) and 15 (Community Service Funding Request) be discussed out of order. Discussed out of order 14. Arts Council of Temecula Valley Community Service Funding Re(~uest RECOMMENDATION 14.1 Review and approve the Community Service Funding (CS Funding) Program application changes for FY 1997-98. Finance Director Roberts presented the staff report (of record). Mr. Jim Meyler, 29930 Santiago Road, Treasurer of Arts Council, commented on the Arts Council's change in emphasis over the past several years from a performing organization to a support organization, advising that such a change has, as well, required a change in budget; reviewed the Arts Council's initial funding request of $38,000; noted that in light of the City Council's decision to prepare a Community Cultural Plan, the initial request has been lowered to $28,000 -- Concert on the Green - $12,000; Temecula Valley Arts Festival - $10,000; and Grants to other arts organizations - $6,000; and briefly reviewed the various events/activities supported by the Arts Council. In response to Councilman Stone's suggestion, Mr. Meyler voiced no objection to receiving the requested $6,000 (grants to other arts organizations) from the Community Service Funding Program, noting that the Arts Council would be matching those funds. Councilman Lindemans relayed his support that the completion of a Community Cultural Plan Minutes\O82697 -4- should be the responsibility of the City; and noted that a professional consultant should be hired to complete this task. Mayor Birdsall confirmed that this item has been pulled from this evening's agenda and will be separately agendized and discussed at a future meeting date. Mayor Birdsall suggested that staff contact Mr. Kurt Swanson, head of the Cerritos Performing Arts Center, in order to receive additional input with regard to the completion of a Cultural Plan. Councilman Roberts voiced no objection to the revised amount of $28,000. Commenting on the importance of the Arts, Councilman Stone noted that the annual Concert of the Green should be an annual City-sponsored event; and relayed his support of the requested $6,000 (grants to other arts organizations) as long as it could be funded through the Community Service Funding Program. Although funding the $6,000 through the CS Funding Program and, thereby, decreasing the requested amount to $22,000, Councilman Stone advised that this amount would still exceed the Community Support budget ($15,000) for the Arts Council by $7,000. In closing, Councilman Stone relayed his opposition to funding the needed $7,000 by way of the General Fund Reserves, noting that these Reserves should only be utilized for public safety or emergency issues. City Manager Bradley noted that the additionally needed $7,000 would be funded by way of anticipated revenue. Mayor Birdsall apprised Mr. Meyler that the Ad hoc Committee of Community Service Funding will be making the decision with regard to the requested $6,000 and that all applications must be made to the Committee. MOTION: It was moved by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Ford, to approve the Arts Council's funding request of $12,000 for the Concert on the Green and $10,000 for the Temecula Valley Arts Festival, totaling $22,000. Voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 15. Temecula Valley Playhouse Community Service Funding Re(;luest RECOMMENDATION 15.1 Consider a $15,000 funding request from the Temecula Valley Playhouse for their community service programs. Director of Finance Roberts reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record). Mr. Mark Alan, P.O. Box 74, Temecula, newly elected President of the Playhouse, commented on the organization's dedication to the community as a cultural amenity; reviewed the benefits the community derives from this organization; and, therefore, commented on the organization's ability to meet the necessary criteria on which the funding program is based. Mr. Alan expressed appreciation to the City Council for its continual support of the Playhouse. Minutes\082697 -5- MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve the $15,000 funding request from the Temecula Valley Playhouse for its community service programs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Being a strong supporter of the Arts, Councilman Stone relayed his desire for the City to begin long-range planning (5 to 7 years) for the construction of a Performing Arts Center in the City of Temecula. Councilman Lindemans noted that the potential for a Performing Arts Center should be addressed in the Community Cultural Plan. Returning to regular agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Standard Ordinance Adoption Program RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2. Minutes RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Approve the minutes of August 12, 1997. 3. Resolution Approving List of Demands RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 1997 RECOMMENDATION Minutes\082697 -6- o o 4.1 Receive and file the Combining Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997, the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, and the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings for the Year ended June 30, 1997. 4.2 Appropriate $21,280 to the 1996-97 City Attorney Department budget in the General Fund. Substitute Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Public Improvement Bonds in Tract No, 28583 (located northeasterly of the intersection of Calle Madero at North General Kearny Road) RECOMMENDATION 5.1 Accept the substitute Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Securities for Street, Drainage, Water, and Sewer Improvements, Traffic Signal Mitigation Agreement and Bond, and Subdivision Monumentation Bond in Tract No. 23583; 5.2 Authorize the release of the original faithful performance, labor and materials, traffic signal mitigation, and monument bonds on file; 5.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developers and Sureties. Acceotance of Drainage Easements and Quitclaim to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (located at Meadows/Paloma Del Sol Area) RECOMMENDATION 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN OFFER OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT MADE TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AND CERTAIN OFFERS OF STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND STORM DRAIN EASEMENTS MADE TO THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AND AUTHORIZING QUITCLAIM OF ALL SAID EASEMENTS TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT {MEADOWS/PALOMA DEL SOL AREA) Award of Construction Contract for the Annual Slurry Sea! Project FY97-98, Project No, PW97-13 RECOMMENDATION Minutes\082697 -7- 10. 7.1 Award a contract for Project No. PW97-13, Annual Slurry Seal FY97-98 Project, to California Pavement Maintenance Co. for $163,579.46 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 7.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $16,357.95 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. Completion and Acceptance of the FY95-96 Annual Pavement Management Project PW95-28 RECOMMENDATION 8.1 Accept the FY95-96 Annual Pavement Management Project PW95-28, as complete; 8.2 Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one (1) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 8.3 Direct the City Clerk to release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after the filing of the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed. Law Enforcement Services Agreement RECOMMENDATION 9.1 Approve the second amendment to the agreement with the County of Riverside Sheriff's Department and the City of Temecula and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97-13 RECOMMENDATION 10.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS! AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA Minutes\082697 -8- 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97-14 RECOMMENDATION 11.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO, 97-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15,06 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND CREDITS MOTION: It was moved by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Lindemans, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-11. The motion was carried with unanimous voice vote. RECESS At 8:38 P.M., Mayor Birdsall recessed the City Council meeting in order to accommodate the scheduled Joint Meeting of the City Council and Temecula Community Services District, the Temecula Community Services District Meeting, and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The meeting was reconvened at 10:02 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. Administrative Fee for Processing Applications for Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Reductions RECOMMENDATION 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA IMPLEMENTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REDUCTIONS Senior Management Analyst Kuhns presented the staff report (of record). There being no public input, Mayor Birdsall closed the public hearing. Minutes\082697 -9- MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-97. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected approval with Councilman Ford and Councilman Roberts voting no. COUNCIL BUSINESS 13. Community Service Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee RECOMMENDATION 13.1 Review and approve the Community Service Funding (CS Funding) Program application changes for FY 1997-98; 13.2 Appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the CS Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee which will review and approve applicants to that program. Director of Finance Roberts presented the staff report (of record) and clarified, for Councilman Stone, that the Temecula In-Line Hockey Association received full allocation ($16,250) last year. Since the CS Funding amount has not been increased since 1990, Mayor Birdsall noted that consideration should be given to increasing the amount ($100,000) and advised that the Committee has set a limit of $5,000 per grant award. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve the Community Service Funding {CS Funding) Program application changes for FY 1997-98. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to appoint Councilmembers Ford and Stone to serve on the CS Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee which will review and approve applicants to that program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 14. Arts Council of Temecula Valley Community Service Funding Rec]uest Discussed earlier; see pages 5-6. 15. Temecula Valley Playhouse Community Service Funding Re(;luest Discussed earlier; see pages 6-7. Minutes\082697 -1 O- 16. ReQuest for Approval of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement RECOMMENDATION 16.1 Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement. Community Development Director Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record). As a City Council representative to this group, Councilman Ford commented on the time- consuming and intense negotiation process associated with the completion of this Planning Agreement. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 1 7. Designation of Voting Delegate for California League of Cities Annual Conference RECOMMENDATION 17.1 Designate a voting representative and an alternate. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to designate Mayor Birdsall as the voting representative and Mayor Pro Tern Roberts as the voting alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Referencing the memo with regard to rescheduled City Council meetings for October, November, and December, City Manager Bradley informed the Councilmembers that set meeting dates for those months will be forthcoming. B. City Manager Bradley advised that, as per City Council direction in closed session, he will be meeting with the City Manager of Murrieta. Minutes\082697 -11- CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, September 9, 1997, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor ATTEST: Jun~r;e~, CMC/~AAE City Clerk Minutes\082697 -12-