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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061198 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 11, 1998 An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:12 P.M. at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Roberts presiding. ROLL CA! ! PRESENT: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Ford, Lindemans, Stone, and Roberts. ABSENT: Councilmember: None. (Councilman Ford arrived at 6:17 P.M.) P! FnC~F OF AI ! F~IANCF The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Stone. CITY COUNCIl RFPORTS A. Councilman Stone commented on the City's success of accomplishing specific goals during the trip to Sister City Nakayama, Japan. B. Appreciating that a majority of the Old Town improvements are being accomplished at night, Councilman Lindemans requested that additional street sweeping be provided to further eliminate construction dust. City Manager Bradley advised that street sweeping is a part of the contract but noted that those efforts may need to be increased. Public Works Director Kicak noted that staff would respond. C. Favorably commenting on the almost completed Old Town mural, Councilman Lindemans advised that Mr. Ed Dool, Temecula Shuttle, has suggested that the mural reflect the Indian history throughout the City of Temecula. Concurring with Mr. Dool's suggestion, Mayor Roberts noted that he will follow-up on his suggestion. Minutes~061198 Ternecula CiW Council June 11. 1998 D. Mayor Roberts advised that he would follow-up on the trip to Nakayama, Japan, at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 1998. E. Mayor Roberts advised that he had met with several School Board representatives to discuss the Sister School Program, noting that the temporary hold on the program has been withdrawn. At 6:19 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Winchaster Hills Financing Authority. During which time, the following joint item was discussed with the Redevelopment Agency: The Award of Construction Contract for Old Town Streetscape Project - Project No. PW97-05. At 6:44 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. COUNCIl BUSIN!=SS 1. Review of the Proposed FY 1999-03 Capital Iml~rovement Program 1.1 Review and discuss the proposed FY 1999-O3 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) providing direction to staff as appropriate. By way of overheads, City Manager Bradley presented an overview of the five-year Capital Improvement Budget, reviewing the purpose of a five-year budget, commenting on the budget process, depicting the various funding sources to cover the proposed budget, and noting that staff is vigorously working on obtaining every possible State/Federal grant, County contribution, etc. Mr. Bradley's overview as well included information with regard to projects completed, projects under construction, and projects in the acquisition or design stage. As per overheads, Finance Director Roberts continued with an overview of the Budget with particular emphasis on the various funding sources, noting that the project cost of the Capital Improvement Program exceeds $220 million for the five years of which approximately $100 million are identified as unfunded. Ms. Roberts briefly reviewed those projects which has been funded as well as revenues versus costs for all projects. Providing more detailed information with regard to the added Circulation Projects of the Capital Improvement Program for the five-year time frame, Public Works Director Kicak as well commented on projects currently under construction, noting that all efforts are being undertaken to ensure that the Overland Overcrossing will be completed as close as possible in conjunction with the opening of the Mall. In closing, Mr. Kicak briefly reviewed the Public Traffic and Safety Commission's input with regard to several of the upcoming projects, MInutes~061198 Temecula City Council June 11. 1998 Councilman Stone recommended that additional efforts be undertaken with County staff to expedite the missing link project. With regard to the upcoming interchange improvements, Councilman Comerchero requested that staff relay to the County the City's desire to complete all associated work as quickly as possible and all at once, thereby, eliminating the need to inconvenience the residents on more than one occasion. Acting Deputy Community Services Director Parker provided information with regard to the infrastructure and other projects proposed in the five-year Capital Improvement Program, clarifying that the second floor of the existing Maintenance Facility will be built out but that no additional structures will be added and noting that staff is pursuing all available avenues to fund the Library. In order to properly fund the Library, Councilman Lindemans suggested that the passage of a Bond Measure be placed on the November ballot. Although deadlines have been surpassed to place a Measure on the ballot, City Manager Bradley advised that Mr. Lindemans suggestion could be researched for March 1999. In response to Councilman Stone's concern, City Manager Bradley stated that staff continues to follow-up on the County's analysis of the impact as a result of the City of Murrieta's withdrawal from the County Library System. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer provided information with regard to upcoming projects in Old Town and briefly commented on the Mission Village Redevelopment Project. Responding to concerns expressed at a previous City Council meeting with regard to development activity for primarily commercial and industrial projects, Community Development Director Thornhill, by way of overheads, commented on the substantial increase in activity. Relaying the Planning Commission's input with regard to the Capital Improvement Program, Mr. Thornhill stated that the Commission viewed all Priority I projects are important but that the missing link portion from Interstate 1§ to Avenida De Missions should be viewed as the highest priority within the Priority I category. Mayor Pro Tem Ford requested that staff tra(~k those companies which are expanding and relocating and, thereby, creating a vacancy. Minutes~061196 3 Temecula City Council June 11. 1998 For Councilman Lindemans, City Manager Bradley confirmed that the proposed balanced budget will continue to include a 30% reserve. Advising that although the design and construction of a new City Hall facility is an unfunded project, City Manager Bradley noted that in light of this growing City, it is a project staff will continue to review. Councilman Stone suggested that the City establish a depreciation account for the existing City Hall facility. In closing, City Manager Bradley commended and thanked Finance Director Roberts, Assistant Finance Director McDermott, Senior Accountant Pattison, Accountant Diaz, and Administrative Secretary Norton on their efforts associated with the completion of the Capital Improvement Program. At 7:43 P.M., a short recess was taken. The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 P.M. At this time, Mayor Roberts welcomed public comments with regard to the Capital Improvement Program. With regard to the proposed extension project of Avenida de Missions across Temecula Creek to Loma Linda Avenue and widening of Loma Linda Avenue, including bridge construction over Temecula Creek, the following residents relayed their objection to this project: Ms. Leslie Carrillo Mr. C. Hankley Ms. Kristine Brandenburg Ms. Janet Dixon Ms. Lisa Fisher Ms. Christina Hill Mr. Jack Lucas Mr. Carlos Anneola 44853 Corte Sierra 31745 Via Cordoba 31676 Loma Linda Road 31860 Via Cordoba 31682 Loma Linda Road 319~)0 Via Cordoba 44871 Corte Sierra 44883 Corte Sierra Issues of concern raised by the above-mentioned individuals included the following: that the proposed project would be too close to previously existing developments; that it would create additional safety and parking concerns for the surrounding neighborhood; that it would create additional traffic on Via Cordoba; that it would disrupt existing wildlife; that it would not solve existing traffic concerns. Ms. Carrillo voiced no objection to the Pala Road and SR79 improvements and suggested the extension of Temecula Lane to SR79 as a possible alternative. Minutes~()61198 4 Temecula City Council June 11.19e8 Although it appears to be a short-term resolution, Ms. Dixon requested the presence of additional police officers in order to control the existing speeding problem in the neighborhood. Commenting on the need to provide additional access between SR79 and Pala Road, Public Works Director Kicak briefly reviewed the proposal, noting that it would be the favorable connection. Appreciating the residents' concerns, Councilman Stone relayed his willingness to explore alternative solutions. Viewing the proposed project as unacceptable, Councilman Lindemans suggested that this item be removed from the Capital Improvement Program. Concurring with Councilman Lindemans' suggestion to remove the item from the Program, Mayor Pro Tem Ford noted that if the item were to stay on the General Plan Circulation Element, it would require inclusion in the Capital Improvement Project Plan. Mr. Ford suggested that the highlighted drawing on page 38 of the Capital Improvement Program document be removed, thereby, broadening the scope of location. Understanding the residents' concerns, Mayor Roberts concurred with the suggestion made by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. As per the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council concurred and upgraded the Margarita Road Improvement - Pauba Road to Highway 79 South Project to a Priority I versus Priority III. Mt~TION: Councilman Lindemans moved to upgrade the Margarita Road Improvement - Pauba Road to Highway 79 South Project to Priority I. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. In order to properly fund a future Law Enforcement facility within the City, Mayor Pro Tem Ford suggested the utilization of grant writers. Although being of the opinion that City staff is fully capable of completing this task, City Manager Bradley noted that the use of grant writers could be explored. Police Captain LaBahn informed the Council that the Sheriff's Department has a three- person grant writing team which is very successful and noted that he could apprise this team of the Council's desire to obtain additional funding for such a facility. In light of the two City Council workshops held earlier this year, Councilman Stone commented on the ease with completing this document as a result of these workshops and commended the City Council on a job well done. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to adopt the proposed Capital Improvement Program Minutes~981198 5 Temecula City Council June 11. 1998 with the following modifications: page 39 - Avenida de Missions - southerly extension should be designated as an unspecified funding source and unspecified location; page 67 - Margarita Road Improvement - Pauba Road to Highway 79 South - should be upgraded to a Priority I and the design phase should be accelerated to next year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lindemans and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. CITY MANA~IrR'S R!=PORT No comments. CITY ATTrtRN;Y'R RFPORT No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 8:37 P.M., Mayor Roberts formally adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: · Jones, Cit'y-~t'erk Minutes~061198 6