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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102897 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 28, 1997 EXECUTIVE SESSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM. It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:05 PM, pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1) §54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Property: 28735 Pujol Street (APN 922-062-019); Negotiating Parties: City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency and Irene Ladanyi; Under negotiation: price and terms of payment. 2) §54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Property: 28545 Front Street (APN 922-035-001); Negotiating Parties: City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency and Ladd Penfold; Under negotiation: price and terms of payment. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Stone absent. The Executive Session was adjourned at 7:10 PM. A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:12 PM at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Birdsall presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Birdsall ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and City Clerk June S. Greek. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude and intermission music was provided by Katie Jones. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dr. Stephen Struikman, Rancho Community Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Stone. Minutes\ 1 O\O7/97 -1 - 11/19/97 City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION Mayor Birdsall announced Jurgen Heyer, Mayor of Dietzenbach, Germany, made an official visit to the City of Temecula and presented the City with a beautiful book and commemorative silver coin, for their 775th year as a City. Mayor Birdsall proclaimed October 28th, 1997 as "Susan G. Komen Foundation Day." Joan Sparkman, Vilma Buffman and Lori Stone Rubin accepted the proclamation, and thanked the City Council for recognizing the efforts of this Foundation with the goal of eradicating breast cancer by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Mayor Birdsall read a proclamation recognizing the efforts of Carolyn Knight, founder of "Bosom Buddies", providing support groups and other services to women in the fight against breast cancer. CITY ATTORNEy City Attorney Thorson stated in accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act, there was nothing to report from Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, representing the American Red Cross, distributed pamphlets regarding Family Disaster Planning and encouraged citizens of Temecula to prepare themselves in the event an emergency occurs. Ed Dool, Temecula Stage Stop, 41920 Sixth Street, addressed the City Council regarding support for Tri-City Trolley. He explained the Trolley begins at the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center, comes to two major shopping centers in Temecula and ends at the Temecula Stage Stop in Old Town. He stated the total cost of operation is $1,700, with Temecula's share being $600. Jayne Carney, 39537 June Court, requested the City Council appeal the Planning Commission approval of the PA97-0170 Conditional Use Permit. Jeff Comerchero, 41981 Avenida Vista Ladera, representing Cub Scouts Pack 337, acknowledged the boys and families who participated in "Make a Difference Day," on October 25th, and thanked Councilmember Ford for putting this event together. Hank Testasecca, 42136 Tea Tree Court, expressed concern regarding the Murrieta Creek, and asked that the City Council do what is necessary to prevent future flooding. Jeannie Gillen, 30195 Del Rey Road, invited citizens to attend the "Fiesta Under the Oaks," on November 9th, 11:00 AM at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Minutes\ 10\07/97 -2- 11/18/97 City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 Jim Duffey, 40449 Chauncey Way, addressed the City Council regarding illegal parking of boats and recreational vehicles, and stated there seems to be confusion regarding how the City Council feels on this issue. City Manager Ron Bradley stated code enforcement has not stopped on this issue. He explained that recreational vehicles parked on City Streets are controlled by the California Vehicle Code. He clarified that the only place code enforcement has not been enforced is in driveways and sidewalks and this issue will be coming to the Council for further review. Del James, 27546 Jon Christian Place, asked that a member of the Council appeal PA 97-0170, approved by Planning Commission on October 20th. He asked that the Council appeal this decision based on the hearings held in 1994 regarding the Summerfield Tract. Mayor Birdsall directed staff to pursue an appeal by Councilmember Lindemans. City Attorney Thorson stated the appeal must be in writing. Councilmember Stone requested copies of the City Council minutes at the time Summerfield Tract was approved. Johnny Cruzen, 22711 Carancho Road, addressed the City Council regarding the Murrieta Creek, stating siltation needs to be held up at the construction sites. He provided written material to each of the City Councilmembers. CeCe Axton, 30169 Sierra Madre Drive, representing the PTA, thanked the City Council for approving the all-way stop at Nicolas Road and N. General Kearny and for approving an $8,000 expenditure to jointly fund a sidewalk to Nicolas Valley Elementary. She requested a left turn signal be installed at Nicolas and Winchester. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ford requested five and ten year traffic plans be developed and asked that the Council look at the ultimate State Why 79S and Freeway interchange treatment as well as a widening of Santiago overcrossing widening and on/off ramps. He also asked that the City's designation, for Cal Trans projects, of rural be changed to urban. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts reported on a recent meeting at the Pechanga Reservation regarding the traffic generated by the rodeo. He announced they have agreed to pay for traffic officers on Pala Road at the Casino and at the intersection of Why 79 South for any future special events. Councilmember Stone introduced the "REACT" (Responsive Emergency Acute Care Temecula) Program to the City Council . He proposed the ambulance be moved to Station 84 and suggested training fire personnel to provide advanced life support. Councilmember Stone reported that during the past year, 65 people have been arrested, in connection with Operation ERAClT, and he believes this program has been a success. He showed an overhead, listing a number of businesses in the community that ware not in compliance with the law relative to sale of alcohol to minors. Minutes\l 0\07/97 -3- 11/19/97 City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 Councilmember Roberts stated at this time the County of Riverside has control over Ambulance Services, and the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee is looking for ways to take back control of ambulance services. CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney Thorsen reported on Item No. 23, stating the agreement was modified at Paragraph 4.2, adding a clause which allows either the City or County to terminate the agreement upon 30 days written notice. Councilmember Stone requested the removal of Item No. 17 from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lindemans questioned Item No. 18 asking if when the electric charging station is built, it will also serve the public? Community Development Director Gary Thornhill stated the station would serve the public as well as the City. He said there is no way to charge for these services at this time, however he feels sure a "charge-back" system will be developed. He stated the typical recharge of three hours will cost approximately 90 cents. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-16 and 18-26. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Birdsall NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1. Standard Ordinance Ado.orion Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2.1 Approve the minutes of October 7, 1997. Minutes\ 1 O\O7/97 -4- 11/19/97 City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 3. Resolution A;)orovin(] List of Demands . . _ , , , 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Release Erosion Control- Landscaoe Improvement Bonds in Tracts No. 24131-throuQh 24135 (Located Southeasterly of intersection of Margarita Road at Pauba Road) 4.1 Authorize the release of Erosion Control - Landscape Improvement Faithful Performance Bonds in Tracts No. 24131 through 24135; 4.2 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the Developer and Surety. Acceotance of Public Streets into the City-Maintained Street System (Within Tracts No. 23267-2 and 23267-3) (Located Southwesterly of the intersection of Highway 79(S) at Margarita Road) 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACTS NO. 23267-2 AND 23267-3) Acceot Subdivision Imorovements in Tract No. 23267-3 (Located Southwesterly of the intersection of Highway 79 (S) at Margarita Road) 6.1 Accept the public improvements in Tract No. 23267-3; 6.2 Authorize initiation of the one-year warranty period, reduction of the Faithful Performance Street and Drainage, and Water and Sewer System security amounts, and release of the Subdivision Monumentation security; 6.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Accept Subdivision Imorovements in Tract No. 23267-;~ (Located Southwesterly of intersection of Highway 79 (S) at Margarita Road) 7.1 Accept the public improvements in Tract No. 23267-2; Minutes\ 10\07/97 -5- 11/19/97 City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 . . 10. 11. 7.2 Authorize initiation of the one-year warranty period, reduction of the Faithful Performance Street and Drainage, and Water and Sewer System security amounts, and release of the Subdivision Monumentation security; 7.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Securities in Tract No. 21673-F (Located Northeasterly of the intersection of Rancho Vista Road at Margarita Road) 8.1 Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials securities for Streets, Water and Sewer Improvements in Tract No. 21673-F; 8.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Bonds in Tract No. ~ (Located Easterly of the intersection of Santiago Road at Margarita Road) 9.1 Authorize release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Material Bonds for the public street, drainage, water, and sewer improvements in Tract No. 24133-2; 9.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Securities in Tract No. ~ (Located at the Northeasterly corner of Santiago Road at Margarita Road) 10.1 Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials securities for Street, Drainage, and Water and Sewer improvements; 10.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Securities in Tract No 2413~3 (Located Northeasterly of the intersection of Santiago Road at Margarita Road) 11.1 Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials securities for Street, Drainage, Water and Sewer Improvements in Tract No. 24134-3; 11.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Minutes\l 0\07/97 -6- 11/19/97 Ciw Council Minutes October 28. 1997 12. 13. 14. 15. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Securities in Tract No, 24134-F (Located at the Northeasterly corner of Santiago Road at Margarita Road) 12.1 Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials securities for Street, Drainage, Water and Sewer Improvements in Tract No. 24134-F; 12.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Release Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Materials Bonds in Tract No. ZS_OOA:i- (Located Northeasterly of the intersection of Nicolas Road at North General Kearny Road) 13.1 Authorize release of the Faithful Performance Warranty and Labor and Material securities for the public street, drainage, water and sewer improvements in Tract No. 25004-1; 13.2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. Acce[~t Substitute Faithful Performance Warranty Securities. and Release [~bor and Materials Securities in Tract No. 26861-3 (Located Southwesterly of the intersection of Highway 79 S at Margarita Road) 14.1 Accept substitute faithful performance warranty securities; 14.2 Authorize release of Labor and Materials securities and the original Faithful Performance securities for private streets and drainage, and water and sewer systems in Tract No. 26861-3; 14.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and surety. Acceot Substitute Faithful Performance Warranty Securities. and Release Labor and Materials Securities in Tract No. 26861-F (Located Southwesterly of the intersection of Margarita Road at Highway 79S) 15.1 Accept substitute Faithful Performance Warranty securities; 15.2 Authorize release of Labor and Materials securities and the original Faithful Performance securities for private street, water and sewer system improvements in Tract No. 26861-F; 15.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. Minutes\l 0\07/97 -7- 11/19/97 ---- City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 16. 18. 19. Acceotance of Easements bv the City of Temecula from Electrend. Inc. and Margarit~ Canyon LLC for Provision of Access to Eastern Municioal Water District's Sewer Facilities and Slooe Easement Resoectivelv. in Connection with the Realignment of Streets Near the Intersection of Front Street and Hiohwav 79 South for the I- 15/Highway 79 South Interchange Improvements - Pro!ect No. PW96-05 16.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING AN ACCESS EASEMENT FROM ELECTREND, INC. FOR PROVISION OF ACCESS TO EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT'S SEWER FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF THE EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 16.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING A SLOPE EASEMENT FROM MARGARITA CANYON LLC FOR CREATING SLOPES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF THE EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 16.3 Authorize and direct the City Clerk to record the documents approved by the Resolutions as listed above. Award Contracts for the Installation of the Electric Char(~ino Stations in the City Maintenance Yard and the Sixth Street Parkine Lot -- 18.1 Award a contract to Edison EV to install Electric Charging Stations in the City Maintenance Yard and the Sixth Street Parking Lot in the amount of $27,663. 18.2 Approve a contract with AQMD to obtain funding for a portion of the cost to install the Electric Charging Stations in the City Maintenance Yard and the Sixth Street Parking Lot. 18.3 Appropriate $27,663 in the AB2766 Funds. Disposal of City Vehicles 19.1 Approve the disposal of three City vehicles through donation to the Temecula Volunteer Fire Department. Minutes\l 0\07/97 -8- 11 I1 ~ City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Purchase of Additional Com~)uter Information Storage Device-~ 20.1 Authorize the purchase of eight (8) Compaq 9.1GB Hard Disk Drives and two (2) 128MB Memory upgrade kits from CompUSA, San Bernardino, at a cost of $15,595.88 to be used in upgrading two of the City's current Compaq File Servers. Computer Trainino Services -- 21.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for computer related training with Business Information Solutions, for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Superior Court in Temecula 22.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO ENCOURAGE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE FUNDING FOR A SUPERIOR COURT FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA Temecula Library Volunteer Coordinator 23.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) for the City of Temecula to provide funding for RCLS to hire a volunteer coordinator for the Temecula Library. Transfer of Governance of Community Facilities District No. 88-12 of the Countv of Riverside ¢Ynez Corridor) to the City 24.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RATIFYING AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF GOVERNANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-12 (YNEZ CORRIDOR) FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY Minutes\l 0\07/97 -9- 11/1 $/97 --- City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 25. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 97-19 -- 25.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0160 AMENDING THE TEXT WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199 TO REDUCE THE DWELLING UNITS FROM 4,047 TO 3,922 UNITS, TO ELIMINATE THE COMMERCIAL ACREAGE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND MEADOWS PARKWAY, TO ADD AN APPROXIMATELY 12.5 ACRE PARK AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LA SERENA AND MEADOWS PARKWAY, AND TO REVISE ROADWAY CROSS-SECTIONS, DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ALL WITHIN VILLAGE 'A' 26. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 97-20 -- 26.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ENTITLED 'AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199, VILLAGE A, PLANNING AREAS 33 TO 38, 40 TO 44 AND 46, PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0204 'MARGARITA VILLAGE,' TEMEKU HILLS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, L.P. AND UDC HOMES, INC.' 17. "All-Way Stor)" - Nicolas Road at North General Kearny Road Councilmember Stone stated he is concerned with the speed on Nicolas Road and asked that flashing lights to indicate a "stop ahead" be installed. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Ford to approve staff recommendation with direction to staff to investigate installation of yellow flashing lights. 17.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 97-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN 'ALL-WAY STOP' INTERSECTION AT NICOLAS ROAD AND NORTH GENERAL KEARNY ROAD The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\ 10\07/97 -1 O- 11/19/97 --- City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 RECESS Mayor Birdsall recessed the City Council Meeting at 8:34 PM to accommodate the previously scheduled Community Services District and Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The meeting was reconvened at 9:15. Mayor Birdsall reordered the agenda to hear Item No. 32 out of order. COUNCIL BUSINESS 32. Consideration of Future Financing Issues for the Riverside County Habitat Conservation A(~encv ¢RCHCA) -- Brian Lowe, representing Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency reviewed future financing issues for Riverside County and suggested combining the staffs of RCHCA and WRCOG. The report was received and filed. 27. Award of Contract for the Construction of Rancho California Road at Interstate Route 15. Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramo Imorovements - Project No. PW95-17 Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 27.1 Award a contract for the construction of Rancho California Road at Interstate Route 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramps Improvements, Project No. PW95-12, to Riverside Construction Company for the base bid of $3,907,776.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 27.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $390,777.60, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 27.3 Accelerate the appropriation of $1,200,000.00 from FY 1998-99 to the current FY1997-98 Budget Year. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\ 10\07/97 -11 - 11/19/97 ---- City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 28. 29. Professional Services Agreements with Albert A. Webb Associates. McDaniel Engineering Com.oan¥. Inc.. and Petra Geotechnical. Inc. for Rancho California Road at Interstate Route 15. Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Imorovements. Pro!ect No, Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 28.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Inspection Services for Rancho California Road at Interstate Route 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Improvements to Albert A. Webb Associates for $268,800.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 28.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $26,880.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 28.3 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Structural Services for Rancho California Road at Interstate 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Improvements to McDaniel Engineering Company, Inc., for $26,210.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 28.4 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $2,621.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 28.5 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Geotechnical Services for Rancho California Road at Interstate Route 15, Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Improvements to Petra Geotechnical, Inc. for $75,095.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 28.6 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $7,509.50 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 28.7 Accelerate the appropriation of $280,000.00 from FY1998-99 to current FY1997-98 Budget Year. The motion was unanimously carried. Professional Services Agreement with McDaniel Engineering Com_oanv. Inc. for the Pal,= Road Bridge. Project No. PW97-1fi Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. Minutes\ 10\07/g7 -12- 11/19/97 .... City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 30. 31. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 29.1 Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Temecula and McDaniel Engineering Company, Inc., for the design of the Pala Road Bridge, Project No. PW97-15 for $373,066.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 29.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $37,307.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. The motion was unanimously carried. Award of Construction Contract for Installation of a Traffic Sional at the Intersection of -- Margarita Road and Yukon Road/Honors Drive - Project No. PW97-14 Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 30.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Margarita Road and Yukon Road/Honors Drive, Project No. PW97-14. 30.2 Award a construction contract for installation of a traffic signal at this intersection to Macadee Electrical Construction in the amount of $85,169.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 30.3 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $8,516.90 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. The motion was unanimously carried. T.E.A.M. (Temecula Educational A_~_orenticeshio Model) Prooram Presentation City Manager Bradley reported on the T.E.A.M. program which he presented at the ICMA (International City Manager's Association) Conference in Vancouver, BC. He outlined the program and discussed recent successes in this joint effort between the City, School District and the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to receive and file the report. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutos\l O\07/97 -13- 11/19/97 .... City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 33. Mowing of Murrieta Creek Uodate Public Works Director Kicak updated the City Council and citizens regarding the progress of Murrieta Creek, reporting the mowing has been completed. Councilmember Ford discussed the new Army Corp of Engineers' Regional General Permit No. 52, which is issued for emergency work, and provides for clearances to go in and take care of problem areas. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Ford to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. Jeannie Gillen, 30195 Del Rey Road, Chairperson of the Murrieta Creek Advisory Committee, stated she is supportive of moving forward on the Army Corp of Engineers Regional General Permit No. 52. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to direct staff to obtain a Regional 52 Permit and start the process for emergency filing of the permit. The motion was unanimously carried. 34. Consideration of Financial Su_o_oort for Old Town Area During the Holiday Season (Placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Roberts - Oral Presentation) Councilmember Stone announced a conflict of interest on this issue, based on property ownership in Old Town. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts proposed a City Marketing Program for Old Town, since OTTMA is no longer in existence. City Manager Bradley outlined an Old Town Holiday Season Marketing Program, which would begin immediately upon direction from the Council. Councilmember Lindemans suggested providing Christmas lights to merchants in Old Town. Mayor Birdsall suggested placing a Christmas Tree at Sam Hicks Monument Park with a Friday night lighting ceremony. Ralph Woods, Nancy's Antique Mall, requested temporary lighting be installed in Old Town. Hank Testasecca, 42136 Tea Tree Court, spoke again regarding the need to prepare for El Nine and the adverse effects it may cause to Old Town. Minutes\ 10\07/87 -14- 11/19197 .... City Council Minutes October 28. 1997 It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Birdsall to proceed with an Old Town Holiday Season Marketing Program. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Stone abstaining. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bradley encouraged Temecula citizens to vote on November 4, 1997. He announced that City Hall will be open election night from 8:00 PM until final election results are received. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adjourn at 10:35 PM to a regular meeting on November 18, 1997, 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. ! Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor ATTEST: J~Greek, CMC/AA~~'~ City Clerk [SEAL] Minutes\ 1 O\O7/97 -15- 11 I19/97