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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111798 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 1998 CLOSED SESSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:30 P.M. It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition and/or leasing of real property located at 41953 Main Street, Temecula. The negotiating parties are the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula and Dual Development Company, Ed and Kathleen Dool. Under negotiation are the price and terms of payment of the real property interests proposed to be conveyed and/or acquired. 2. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at the northwest comer of La Paz Road and State Route 79 (APN 922-190-25). The negotiating parties are the City of Temecula, County of Riverside, and Mike Moramarcos. Under negotiation are the price and terms of payment of the real property interests proposed to be acquired. 3. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at 28721 Front Street, Temecula, (APNs 922-073-017, 922-046-022, and 922-073-024). The negotiating parties are the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula and Cleveland Investment Company. Under negotiation are the price and terms of payment of the real property interests proposed to be acquired. 4. Conference with City Attomey and legal counsel pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9(b) with respect to two (2) matters of potential litigation. With respect to each matter, the City Attorney has determined that a point has been reached where there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City and/or the Agency based on existing facts and circumstances. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Lindemans, Stone, Ford, and Roberts. Absent: Councilmember: None. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude and intermission music was provided by Iva Brough. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Lindemans. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Stone. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Dutch Herita.qe Week Proclamation As per Councilman Lindemans' request, Mrs. Ellsabet Creemers provided an informative overview of Holland's history and apprised the Councilmembers of what the United States has inherited from Holland. Councilman Lindemans presented the proclamation to the Police Captain of Voorburg, Chairman of the Sister City Association, who, in turn, accepted the proclamation with appreciation; thanked the City for its hospitality, friendliness, and helpfulness; shared specific events the Voorburg delegates experienced throughout their visit; commented on the potential establishment of an exchange program as to City functions, ideas, etc.; referenced the major differences between the two cities; and advised that beginning 1999, the Sister City Association will no longer function as an activity of the Council and that the Association activities will be supported by private enterprise with an annual subsidy and use of facilities from the Voorburg Council. National Family Week Proclamation On behalf of Ms. Maryann Cunningham, Ms. Karen Osborne accepted the proclamation. Oral Presentation on Operation E.R.A.C.I.T. Yeady Progress Report No report given. Certificates of Achievement Award to Matthew G. Osbome, Corer G. Osborne, and Derek G. Osborne for attaining Eagle Scout Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented the Certificates of Achievement. Certificate of Achievement Award to Dustin Sean Starbuck for attaining Eagle Scout Mayor Pro Tern Ford presented the Certificate of Achievement. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. In response to Mr. Dedovesh's concems, Mayor Roberts noted that the turn lane issue would be placed on the Public/Traffic Safety Commission; that the Public Works Department will address those streets lights which are not in working order; that the City's Capital Improvement Program encompasses an allocation for the improvement of Jefferson Avenue from Rancho California Road to the northerly City limits; and that no Council decision have been made with regard to Old Town parking. Councilman Lindemans suggested that the Police Department as well report the non-working street lights. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Comerchero advised that he had attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Vail Ranch Self-Storage facility, noting that it is a fully secured facility which has 25 of its 55 RV storage spaces still available. B. With regard to Mrs. Creemers' comments as to what the City inherited from Holland, Mayor Pro Tern Ford noted that the City also inherited the City's canine Hunter. Mr. Ford advised that at the City's recent Safety Expo, Hunter placed third in the Drug Sniffing category. Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked City staff and various organizations for their efforts associated with making the Safety Expo a success. Mr. Ford advised that the Old Town street lights are on and that they are beautiful. In closing, Mr. Ford apprised the Councilmembers of action taken by the Board of Supervisors with regard to Coachella Valley Area Governments (CVAG), approving a Multi- Species Plan for Westem Riverside County. CONSENT CALENDAR I Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Resolution Approvin.cl List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 Liability Insurance Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the City of Temecula Liability Insurance Policy Renewal with Insurance Company of the West, Option II, for increased coverage in the amount of $78,288 for general liability and automobile physical damage for the period of December 1, 1998, through December 1, 1999. 3 4 Furniture Purchase for City Hall Improvements RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve a furniture purchase from Pacific Business Interiors (PBI) in the amount of $41,170; 4.2 Appropriate $41,170 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for furniture; 4.3 Approve a transfer from the General Fund Operating Budget in the amounts of $13,500 from Building and Safety, $10,000 from Engineering, and $5,000 from Public Works. 7 5 6 Student Exchange Scholarship RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Appropriate $10,400 from the General Fund Reserve for Temecula Valley High School student scholarships to support a TVHS Choir Group visit to Japan in May 1999. Release Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds for Public Improvements in Tract No, 22716-2 ('located at the northerly corner of the intersection of Meadows Parkway at Rancho Vista Road) RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Authorize release of the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials bonds for the public improvements in Tract No. 22716-2; 6°2 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. Authorize Temporary Street Closures for Santa's Annual Christmas Li.qhts Parade on December 3, 1998, and Delegate Authority to issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to Director of Public Works/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR JEFFERSON AVENUE AND ABUTTING STREETS FROM DEL RIO TO OVERLAND AVENUE FOR SANTA'S ELECTRIC LIGHTS PARADE ON DECEMBER 3, 1998, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES Authorize Temporary Street Closure of Front Street from Fourth Street to Main Street for Spend-A-Buck-Get-A-Buck ShoDpin.cl Promotion from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P,M. on November 21, 1998, and Delegate Authority to issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to Director of Public Works/City EnGineer RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR FRONT STREET FROM FOURTH STREET TO MAIN STREET FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 21, 1998, FOR SPEND-A-BUCK- GET-A-BUCK LIVE AUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURE 9 Parcel MaD No. 28809 (located at the southeast corner of Ynez Road and Solana Way) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Parcel Map No, 28809 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 5 10 11 Tract Map No. 23371-11 (located south of La Serena Way, east of Temeku Drive, west of Meadows Parkway in the Margarita Villa.cle Specific Plan No. 199) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve Tract Map No. 23371-11 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 10.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 10.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. Promenade Mall - Erosion Control Bond and Agreement for Planning Application No. 97-0118 RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Authorize release of Erosion Control Faithful Performance Bond number S03829700 in the amount of $79,203.00 submitted by LGA-7, Inc.; 11.2 Revoke ensuing Erosion Control Agreement between the City of Temecula and LGA-7, Inc.; 11.3 Accept Erosion Control Faithful Performance Bond number 190428192 in the amount of $79,203.00 submitted by Temecula Towne Associates, LP, by F.C. Temecula, Inc. -its General Partner; 11.4 Accept ensuing Erosion Control Agreement between the City of Temecula and Temecula Towne Associates, LP, by F.C.Temecula, Inc. - its General Partner. 12 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98-21 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 98-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 10.20.060 AND 10.20.070 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE FRONT STREET BETWEEN MORENO ROAD AND SECOND STREET AS RESTRICTED TO VEHICLES NOT EXCEEDING A MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT OF TEN THOUSAND POUNDS 6 MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I - 12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:37 P.M. the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:54 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. COUNCIL BUSINESS 13 Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee Appointment RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Appoint a member to serve an unexpired term on the Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Councilman Stone noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. City Clerk Jones presented a brief overview of the staff report (of record). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Ford moved to appoint Vance Wedeking to fill the unexpired term on the Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who abstained. 14 Old Town Local Review Board Appointment RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Appoint one applicant to the Old Town Local Review Board to fill an unexpired term. Councilman Stone noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. City Clerk Jones presented a brief overview of the staff report (of record). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Ford moved to appoint Walt Allen to fill the unexpired term on the Old Town Local Review Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who abstained. 15 Vector Control throughout the City RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Oral report. Acting Chief Building Official Smith briefly referenced the item of discussion and introduced Code Enforcement Officer Salazar who, in turn, presented a detailed overview relative to vector abatement and commented on the impacts El Nino has been having with regard to vector control. 16 Status report of future traffic si.qnal installation at the Mar.cladta Road and Solana Way Intersection RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Oral report. Public Works Director Kicak advised that the signal will be working as of Thursday, November 19, 1998, at 10:00 A.M. Mayor Roberts relayed his appreciation to Mr. Kicak for the expedience in which this matter was handled. 17 Selection of Executive Search Firm RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Provide direction to staff regarding the selection of a professional consulting firm for the recruitment of City Manager. City Manager Bradley reviewed the staff report (of record), advising that staff has received four proposals and that the City Council may choose to appoint a subcommittee to interview these firms or that the Council may choose to review the proposals as whole. Following some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the four proposals be reviewed by the entire City Council. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved that the interview process for these four proposals be scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at 6:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Advising that there are no reportable actions on the first portion of the Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that because the Council was unable to complete its Closed Session items, the Council would be returning to Closed Session. 8 At 8:08 P.M., the City Council returned to Closed Session and resumed to Open Session at 8:27 P.M. Having concluded two portions of Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there are no reportable actions under the Brown Act. With respect to the three real estate matters, Council gave further direction and that any action would be taken in Open Session. With regard to the one potential litigation matter, which was continued, with respect to the subsequent need item, and with respect to the personnel issue relative to the City Manager, City Attorney Thorson advised that there are no reportable actions. ADJOURNMENT At 8:57 P.M., Mayor Roberts formally adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at 6:00 P.M., in the Main Conference Room. Ron Roberrs, Mayor ATTEST: usan V%. Jones, C [SEAL]