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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120898 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8, 1998 CLOSED SESSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1. Consideration of appointment for the position of City Manager pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54957. 2. Conference with City Attomey and legal counsel pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9(b) with respect to two 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: Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmembers: Comerchero, Lindemans, Stone, Ford, and Roberts. Councilmember: None. The prelude and intermission music was provided by Sara Pillus. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Comerchero. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Darin Edward Evans for attainin.cl Ea.clle Scout Apprising the City Council of his Eagle Scout project, Darin Evans accepted, with appreciation, the Certificate of Achievement. Certificate of Appreciation to Ginnv Reynolds - Old Town Ambassador The Certificate was presented to Ms. Reynolds by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. Ms. Reynolds welcomed the public to visit Old Town. Certificate of Appreciation to Kay Williams - Old Town Liaison The Certificate was presented to Ms, Williams by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Ms, Williams relayed her pleasurable experiences with having had the opportunity to work in Old Town, Presentation of the Citv's updated Web Pa.qe By way of overheads, Mayor Roberts provided an overview and highlighted key areas of the City's newly created Web Page. Presentation of the Economic Development Strategy Report by Dr. John Husin.cl Assistant City Manager O'Grady briefly reviewed the final report on the City's Economic Development Strategy and noted that staff would recommend that any action with regard to this report be deferred to the January 26, 1999, City Council meeting. At this time, Mr. O'Grady introduced Dr. John Husing. By way of overheads, Dr. Husing proceeded with a detailed overview of the City's Economic Development Strategy Report. In response to Council discussion, Dr. Husing further elaborated on Development Impact Fees, Labor Cost, Labor Reduction Cost, and Water/Sewer rates. Councilman Lindemans commended Dr. Husing on the report; relayed his delight with the report in that it provides solutions; and requested that staff further explore the possibility of the bdne line. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments, CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. In response to Councilman Lindemans, City Attomey Thorson advised that the parking in-lieu program for Old Town would be considered a City function versus Redevelopment Agency function because the Specific Plan, with regard to zoning requirements and development, will require amendment. CONSENTCALENDAR I Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATON: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Resolution Approvin.q List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2,1 Adopt a resolution entitled: 2 RESOLUTION NO. 98-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 City Treasurers Report as of October 31, 1998 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 1998 4 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve the minutes of October 13, 1998; 4.2 Approve the minutes of October 27, 1998; 4.3 Approve the minutes of November 3, 1998; 5 Lease One (1) Electric Truck RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the 36-month lease for one (1) 1999 Ford Ranger electric vehicle from Fritts Ford Fleet Center in the amount of $15,553.71. 6 Consent to Record an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Grant Easement for Portion of Lot 539 of Tract No. 3883 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONSENTING TO THE RECORDATION OF AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES FOR LOT 539 OF TRACT 3883 FOR PURPOSES OF RECORDATION BUT NOT ACCEPTING THIS DEDICATION AT THIS TIME It was recommended by staff that this item be continued to the December 15, 1998, City Council meeting. 3 7 9 8 10 Accept Public Improvements in Tract No. 22915-1 (located at the southeasterly corner of Rancho Vista Road at Meadows Parkway) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Accept the public streets and sewer and water system improvements in Tract No. 22915-1; 7.2 Authorize reduction in the Faithful Performance Securities to the 10% warranty amount and initiation of the one-year warranty period; 7.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. Accept Public Improvements in Tract No. 22916-2 (located northeasterly of the intersection of Meadows Parkway at Pauba Road) RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Accept the Public Improvements Faithful Performance in Tract No. 22916-2; 8.2 Authorize the reduction in Faithful Performance securities to the 10% warranty amount and initiation of the one-year warranty period; 8.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. Accept the Public Improvements in Tract No. 22916-F (located at the northeasterly corner of Meadows Parkway at Pauba Road) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Accept the Public Improvements in Tract No. 22916-F; 9.2 Authorize reduction in Faithful Performance securities to the 10% warranty amount and initiation of the one-year warranty period; 9.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. Passenger Loading Zone - East Side of Mar,qarita Road between Pauba Road and Rancho Vista Road RECOMMENDATION: 10. 1 Adopt a resolution entitled: 4 11 RESOLUTION NO. 98-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MARGARITA ROAD BETWEEN PAUBA ROAD AND RANCHO VISTA ROAD This item was pulled for separate discussion; see pages 6 - 7. Program Supplement No. M002 to Administering Local A.clency/State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 08-5459 (009) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M002 TO LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08- 5459 BETWEEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF TEMECULA, PROJECT NO. STPLG-5459(009) FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ON VIA LAS COLINAS AND RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD 12 Program Supplement Agreement No. M003 to Administering Local Agency/State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 08-5459 (009) RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M003 TO LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08- 5459 BETWEEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF TEMECULA, PROJECT NO. HP 21L-1188(001) OVERLAND DRIVE OVERCROSSING FROM YNEZ ROAD TO JEFFERSON AVENUE MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5 and 7-9 and 11-12 (Consent Calendar Item No. 6 was continued to the December 15, City Council meeting and Item No. 10 was considered under separate discussion; see below). The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Under separate discussion - Consent Calendar Item No. 10 10 Passen.cler Loading Zone - East Side of Mar.qarita Road between Pauba Road and Rancho Vista Road RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-114 A RESOLTUION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MARGARITA ROAD BETVVEEN PAUBA ROAD AND RANCHO VISTA ROAD Public Works Director Kicak reviewed the staff report (of record) and referenced the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's recommendation to approve the proposed resolution. Mr. Forrest Thomas, Director of Transportation for the Temecula Valley Unified School District, noted that the elimination of parking spaces would potentially create student parking in residential neighborhoods. Although students could park at the Sports Park (other side of Margarita Road), he stated that the students will not walk the distance which would then create jaywalking. If the 14 school bus spaces located at the eastern- most lot on Rancho Vista Road were utilized for student parking, the buses would then have to park along Margarita Road. If the proposed resolution were passed, Mr. Thomas suggested the implementation of pick-up/drop-off point between the gate and the fire hydrant area and student parking parking (up on the hill toward Pauba Road). Ms. Susan Besancon, 39520 Via De Oro, mother of a sophomore at the High School, concurred with Mr. Thomas' suggestions to implement a pick-up/drop-off area. Disagreeing with the Commission's recommendation, Mr. Kenneth Ray, 31647 Pio Pico Road, relayed his opposition to parking along Margarita Road and, therefore, suggested the creation of a 200' loading/unloading zone immediately adjacent to the west gate (south of the gate). Mr. Ray requested that the incompleted bike lane on the east side of Margarita Road be completed; concurred that the 200' closest to Rancho Vista Road should not be created as a drop-off zone; and suggested the creation of a bus lane which should be separated by an island from Margarita Road; and questioned when the proposed signal at Calle Vista would be installed. He suggested that this matter be continued pending a joint City/School District meeting to further discuss parking and traffic circulation around the High School. Concurring with Mr. Ray's suggestion to create a 200' loading/unloading zone, Mayor Roberts suggested that it be extended to 300' and suggested that the construction of the stairwell leading to Rancho Vista Road be expedited. 6 For Mayor Roberts, Public Works Director Kicak noted that the stairwell project could be expedited and that because of an existing Metropolitan Water District facility, the stairwell connection would have to placed southerly of the southwest comer. Councilman Stone concurred with extending the zone to 300' and recommended that it be placed south of the existing gate. Mr. Stone as well suggested that the joint City Council/School Board Committee continue to discuss traffic circulation for the area of discussion. Although he would normally recommend that the proposed recommendation be readdressed by the Traffic/Public Safety Commission, Councilman Comerchero noted that in light of public safety and time, he would support the recommendation of a 300' loading zone located southerly of the gate. MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve a 300' loading zone to be located southerly of the gate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Councilman Stone noted that he would not oppose if the Traffic/Public Safety Commission were to review the City Council's recommendation and provide any suggestions. At 8:30 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:52 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13 Parking In-Lieu Program for Old Town Temecula (Plannin.q Application No. PA98- 0472; Old Town Specific Plan Amendment establishing the Parking In-Lieu Program; and PA97-0292: Parkin.cl In-Lieu Fee for Old Town Temecula) RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Read by title only and introduce an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 98-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC REVISE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE CORE OF OLD TOWN (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98- 0472) 13.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: 7 RESOLUTION NO. g8- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SETTING THE PARKING IN-LIEU FEE WITHIN THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE FEE (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0292) Councilman Stone noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this Item. Community Development Director Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). In light of the City's upcoming purchase of the Stampede parking lot, Councilman Lindemans suggested that the subcommittee, comprised of Mayor Pro Tern Ford and Councilman Lindemans, be given the opportunity to further review this issue pdor to taking any action this evening. Community Development Director Thornhill advised that without amending the Old Town Specific Plan, the existing higher parking standards would have to be imposed. In response to Councilman Comerchero, City Attorney Thorson noted that the In-Lieu Fee could be regulated by the Redevelopment Agency. At this time, Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing. Mr. Doc Laine, Main Street, merchant in Old Town, commended the City on the recent streetscape improvements in Old Town. Mr. Laine questioned the parking space marking process, noting that as a result of several unmarked areas on the west side of Main Street, 11 on-street parking spaces have been lost. Public Works Director Kicak noted that he would review his concern. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer noted that some of the unmarked spaces were set aside for bus stops but that some appear to have been inappropriately mismarked. Being of the opinion that the subcommittee should address this issue and present a recommendation to the Council, Councilman Comerchero suggested that in the interim period, a portion of the program should be approved. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 22 as modified in that the Ordinance shall remain in effect for a four-month period during which the Subcommittee will review and address incentives and fees. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who had abstained. If any issues were to arise during this four-month interim period, Councilman Comerchero encouraged staff to apprise the Council. City Attorney Thorson briefly reviewed the changes necessary to the ordinance to reflect the Council's action. 8 Mayor Pro Tem Ford requested that a subcommittee meeting be scheduled and that a staff member be in attendance. 14 Annual Adiustment of Development Impact Fees RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 98-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONFIRMING THE ADJUSTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99, TO BE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 1999, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1~i.06 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESOLUTIONS 97-94 AND 98- 30 Senior Management Analyst Kuhns reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), clarifying the 11.1% calculation, advising that the proposed 10% is based on the differential and not the actual fee, and noting that current .61 per square foot fee would increase to .71 per square foot. Councilman Lindemans voiced no objection to stafrs recommendation but requested that staff further review the possibility of amending the amount of fee per unit, increasing the street system improvements fee and decreasing the park and recreation improvements. At this time, Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. Concurring with Councilman Lindemans' comments, Councilman Comerchero, echoed by Councilman Stone, noted that the top priority should be on street system improvements and that the per unit fee should be amended. Mr. Comerchero relayed his support of staff's recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-117. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COUNCIL BUSINESS 15 Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plannin.q Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve the City's participation in the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Community Development Director Thornhill reviewed the staff report (of record). 9 Mayor Pro Tem Ford, as a member of Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA), recommended that this matter be tabled to a future date, advising that the Planning Agreement has been forwarded by the County and that it has not been ratified by RCHCA. Being of the opinion that changes will be made to this Planning Agreement, Mr. Ford further recommended to table this matter. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Ford moved to table this matter until specific issues between the County and RCHCA have been resolved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 16 Redhawk/Vail Ranch Annexation RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Oral report from staff on status of annexation proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Ford noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Community Development Director Thornhill provided the Council with an update of the proposed annexation with City Attorney Thorson providing clarification with regard to the legal aspect of the annexation, including the setting of an election date and noting the following: - that LAFCO had continued the request for annexation until December 10, 1998; - that LAFCO would be willing to permit the splitting of two votes but would not be willing to permit two separate annexations; that the City must abide with two separate laws - Annexation law as well as Proposition 218. Although he is not in opposition to the annexation, Mr. Mike Meyer, 31871 Camino Rosales, expressed his desire for a fair and legal annexation election. Mr. Meyer requested that the Council approve the splitting of two votes - one for Redhawk and one for Vail Ranch. Echoing Mr. Meyers comments, Mr. Ken Johnson, 44728 Corte Valencia, relayed his support of two separate votes. Councilman Lindemans, echoed by his fellow Councilmembers, relayed his support of one annexation but two separate votes. Community Services Director Parker, for Councilman Stone, provided clarification as to why the City's services for Redhawk in comparison to the County are more expensive because the developer is currently subsidizing vacant land and, therefore, the costs are lower. He noted that once the annexation has been approved and the developer will no longer be subsidizing the cost, the homeowner will be responsible for the full cost. 10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that with regard to the Closed Session Items, No. 1 was not considered and with regard to No. 2, there were no reportable actions taken. ADJOURNMENT At 10:16 P.M., Mayor Roberts formally adjoumed the City Council meeting to Tuesday, December 15, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: ~Mayor Susan W on , \",q,~y C_.,~r~ J es, \'-~ [SEAL] 11