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Home My WebLink About032415 CC Action Minutesd ACTION MINUTES TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 24, 2015 – 7:00 PM 6 :00 PM - The City Council convened in Closed Session in the Canyons Conference Room on the third floor of the Temecula City Hall concerning the following matters: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding four parcels of real property owned by the City of Temecula /Successor Agency to the Temecula 'Redevelopment Agency consisting of approximately 1 acre (APN 922 - 360 -004, 005, 006 & 007) located on Main Street at Mercedes Street in the City of Temecula. The parties to the negotiations for the potential sale of the property are: Truax Development and the City of Temecula. Negotiators for Truax Development are: Bernard L. Truax II, Ross Jackson and Gary Thornhill; negotiators for the City:of Temecula are: Aaron Adams, Greg Butler, Armando Villa and Luke Watson. Under negotiation are price and terms for the potential development and sale of the property. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel— Existing Litigation. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) with respect to one matter of pending litigation: The People of the State of California and City of Temecula v. Cooperative Patient Services, et. al., Riverside County Superior Court No. RIC 1103777. At 6:00 P.M. Mayor Comerchero called the City Council meeting to order and recessed to Closed Session to consider the matters described on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council meeting convened at 7:04 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jeff Comerchero Prelude Music: Matthew Yang Invocation: Rabbi Yonasan Abrams of Chabad of Temecula Flag Salute: Council Member Mike Naggar IROLL CALL: Edwards, Naggar, Rahn, Comerchero Action Minutes 032415 1 PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS 1 National Crime Victim's Rights Week Proclamation Youth in Government 2015 — Certificates of Participation WRCOG Annual Presentation PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individual addressed the City Council: • Mark Katan CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 1 Waive Reading of Standard Ordinances and Resolutions - Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all standard ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda except as specifically required by the Government Code. Approve the Action Minutes of March 10, 2015 — Approved Staff Recommendation (3- 0-1, Council Member Comerchero abstained) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar and Rahn with Council Member Comerchero abstaining. RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the City Council approve the action minutes of March 10, 2015. Approve the List of Demands - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. Action Minutes 032415 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 15 -17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Receive Report Regarding Status of Upcoming Vacancies on Boards and Commissions - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the City Council receive the report regarding the status of upcoming vacancies on Boards and Commissions. 5 Approve an Agreement with MGT of America, Inc. for State Mandate Cost Claiming Consulting Services - Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 That the City Council approve a four -year Agreement with MGT of America, Inc., in the amount of $11,000 annually, for a total four -year agreement amount of $44,000, to prepare State Mandated Cost (SB90) Claims and provide consulting services. Approve Annual Records Destruction - Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 15 -18 A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMECULA APPROVING RECORDS Action Minutes 032415 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN 7 ADDrove the SponsorshiD and Economic Development Funding Agreement with the ' Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Association for the "Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival" Event to be Held on May 29 — 31, 2015 - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 That the City Council approve the Sponsorship and Economic Development Funding Agreement with the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Association for $30,000, in -kind promotional services and the use of the Conference Center for a day to train volunteers valued at $3,865, and the use of traffic control devices valued at $3,200, for the 2015 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival to be held on May 29 — 31, 2015. ADDrove an Aareement with Pacific Municipal Consultants for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Temecula Gateway Project - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: ' 8.1 That the City Council approve an Agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants, in the amount of $105,475, with a 10% contingency of $10,547.50, for a total agreement amount of $116,022.50, for an Environmental Impact Report for the Temecula Gateway Project. ADDrove an Aareement with Revnolds Buick /GMC /Isuzu. Inc.. for the Purchase of a GMC Sierra HD Truck '% Ton with Dump Bed and Equipment - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 That the City Council approve an Agreement with Reynolds Buick/GMC /Isuzu, Inc., in the amount of $42,719.40, for the purchase of a GMC Truck Sierra 2500 HD Dump Bed Regular Cab and Equipment. 10 Adoot Ordinance No. 15 -02 Disestablishina the Temecula Vallev Tourism Business Improvement District and Amending the Temecula Municipal Code By Deleting Chapter 3.40 In Its Entirety (Second Reading) - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. Action Minutes 032415 RECOMMENDATION: ' 10.1 That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 15 -02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DISESTABLISHING THE TEMECULA VALLEY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND AMENDING THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING CHAPTER 3.40 IN ITS ENTIRETY RECESS At 7:51 P.M., the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 7:58 P.M., the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda. RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS 13 Consider Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore as a Result of the Appointment of Forme ' Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Comerchero made the motion to appoint Council Member Naggar as Mayor Pro Tempore; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 That the City Council appoint a member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for the remainder of the 2015 year. 14 Consider Citv Council Appointments to Committees as a Result of the Appointment of Former Council Member Chuck Washington to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion to appoint Council Member Naggar to the City Sustainability Program Committee, Council Member Comerchero to the Economic Development Committee, Council Member Rahn to the Southwest Cities Coalition Committee and Council Member Naggar to the Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 That the City Council appoint members to serve on certain designated ' committees deemed necessary for the purposes of conducting time - sensitive business, including but not limited to, the City Sustainability Program Committee, Economic Development Committee, Southwest Cities Coalition Committee and Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Action Minutes 032415 15 Consider Vacancv on the Citv Council as a Result of the ADDointment of Former Council ' Member Chuck Washington to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Edwards made the motion to (1) fill the vacancy on the City Council by Council appointment based on the costs, timing and term considerations, (2) approve the application for appointment, related process and timeline as submitted, (2) authorize staff to advertise the vacancy and application process as submitted, (3) authorize staff to implement the necessary steps to conduct presentations, interviews and /or related tasks to fill the vacancy by City Council appointment, and (4) incorporate the following additional suggestions into the process: (A) create a process to shortlist applicants based on the number of applications received, (B) adjust the schedule, days and times based on the number of applications received, (C) conduct second interviews if necessary and /or desired, (D) provide information related to ex parte communications with applicants, and (E) provide the final redacted applications online; it was seconded by Council Member Naggar; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 That the City Council decide whether to fill the vacancy on the City Council by Council appointment or by a special election based on the costs, timing and term considerations for each option. ' The following individuals addressed the City Council on this item: • Angel Garcia • Ira Robinson • Wayne Hall 16 ADDrove Amendment of Section 8.12.140 of the Temecula Municipal Code Concernin the Recovery of Abatement Expenses in Public Nuisance Actions - Approved Staff Recommendation (4 -0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Rahn; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 That the City Council introduce the following Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 15 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 8.12.140 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT EXPENSES IN PUBLIC NUISANCE ACTIONS ICity Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 15 -03. Action Minutes 032415 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 17 Community Development Department Monthly Report 18 Police Department Monthly Report 19 Public Works Department Monthly Report CITY MANAGER REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised there was no reportable action under the Brown Act. ADJOURNMENT At 8:56 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 5:30 PM, for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. 1 I' // jj C. 'chero, Mayor ATTEST: e.( .._.a.._._____ Randi Johl-Olson, City Clerk [SEAL] I Action Minutes 032415 7