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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121316 CC Action Minutes ACTION MINUTES ' TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 13, 2016– 7:00 PM 5:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to two matters of pending litigation: (1) Aghapy Group v. City of Temecula, Riverside County Superior Court No. MCC1601065; and (2) Michael Hill v. City of Temecula, Riverside Superior Court No. RIC1501349. 2. Performance Evaluation—City Manager. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to enable the City Council to evaluate the City Manager as required by his contract and to define goals and performance objectives. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—POTENTIAL LITIGATION. (Supplemental Item) 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 potential litigation involving the Claim of Granite Construction Co. relating to the Main Street Bridge Over Murrieta Creek (Replacement) Project (PW03-05) pursuant to the Government Claims Act. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City. At 5:30 PM Mayor Naggar 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 7:01 PM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mike Naggar Prelude Music: Great Oak High School Choir Invocation: Aaron Adams. Flag Salute: Council Member McCracken ROLL CALL: Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn, Naggar Action Minutes 121316 1 PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS ' Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Susan Miyamoto Presentation by Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) for Regional Street Light Acquisition Program Presentation by Friends of the Folds of Honor to Folds of Honor for the Scholarship Program PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Teri Biancardo • Daniel Bracamonter • PT Rothschild CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Waive Reading of Standard Ordinances and Resolutions - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval ' by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. 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. 2 Approve the Action Minutes of November 15. 2016 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the City Council approve the action minutes of November 15, 2016. Action Minutes 121316 2 3 Approve the List of Demands - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council ' Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Approve the City Treasurer's Report as of October 31. 2016 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as October 31, 2016. ' 5 Approve Financial Statements for the 1st Quarter Ended September 30. 2016 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Receive and file the Financial Statements for the 1st Quarter Ended September 30, 2016; 5.2 Approve an appropriation of $2,000 in Fund 160 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) Transfer out. 6 Adopt Ordinance 16-11 Amending Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Add a New Article XV (Gateway to Temecula Planned Development Overlay District-14) to Chapter 17.22 to Revise the Zoning Designation from Professional Office (PO) to Planned Development Overlay 14 (PDO-14) on an 8.79 Acre Site Generally Located on the Northwest Corner of Temecula Parkway and La Paz Road (APN 922-170-014. 922-170-015 922-170-013 and 922-170-012) (PA14-0167), and Amending the Temecula Zoning Map (Second Reading) - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members ' Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. Action Minutes 121316 3 RECOMMENDATION: ' 6.1 That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 16-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE XV (GATEWAY TO TEMECULA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT-14) TO CHAPTER 17.22 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT) TO REVISE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY 14 (PDO-14) ON AN 8.79 ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TEMECULA PARKWAY AND LA PAZ ROAD (APN 922-170-014, 922-170-015, 922-170-013, AND 922-170-012) (PA14-0167), AND AMENDING THE TEMECULA ZONING MAP 7 Approve Recommendation for Community Service Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2016-17 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. ' RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 That the City Council approve the Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommendation to allocate a total of $64,108 to fund 19 out of 26 grant applications received from nonprofit organizations for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Community Service Funding Program. 8 Approve U.S. House of Representatives District Office Lease Amendment with Congressman Duncan Hunter at the Temecula Civic Center - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 That the City Council approve U.S. House of Representatives District Office Lease Amendment with Congressman Duncan Hunter to extend the lease term until January 2, 2019 at the Temecula Civic Center. 1 Action Minutes 121316 4 9 Approve a Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement Between the City of Temecula as ' Housing Successor and Citibank N.A., Regarding the Madera Vista Apartments Located at 44155 Margarita Road - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS WITH CITIBANK, N.A. AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO FACILITATE CITIBANK, N.A. AND COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LOANS FOR THE MADERA VISTA APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT 10 Approve a Subordination Agreement Between the City of Temecula as Housing Successor and the County of Riverside Regarding the Madera Vista Apartments Located at 44155 Margarita Road - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members ' Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS WITH CITIBANK, N.A. AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO FACILITATE CITIBANK, N.A. AND COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LOANS FOR THE MADERA VISTA APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT 11 Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Consulting Services with Environmental Science Associates for an Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Cypress Ridge Development - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: ' 11.1 That the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Environmental Science Associates, in the amount of $12,160, for a total agreement amount of $171,910, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Cypress Ridge Development. Action Minutes 121316 5 12 Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside for the Administration ' Design and Construction of Rancho California Road Widening as Part of the Butterfield Stage Road — Phase III. PW15-11 - Approved Staff Recommendation (3-0-2, Council Member Comerchero and Council Member Naggar abstained) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken and Rahn with Council Member Comerchero and Council Member Naggar abstaining. RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 That the City Council approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside for the administration, design, and construction of the Rancho California Road as part of the Butterfield Stage Road — Phase III, PW 15-11. 13 Approve the Agreement for Purchase of Equipment with Crafco Inc for the Purchase of a Crack Sealing Machine - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 That the City Council approve the Agreement for Purchase of Equipment with Crafco, Inc., in the amount of $62,750.05, for the purchase of a Crack Sealing Machine for the Department of Public Works, Streets Maintenance Division. ' 14 Award a Construction Contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., for the Ynez Road Sidewalk (Pauba Road to Portraits Lane), PW15-12 Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Award a Construction Contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., in the amount of $64,462, for Ynez Road Sidewalk (Pauba Road to Portraits Lane), PW 15-12; 14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of$6,446.20, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 14.3 Make a finding that Ynez Road Sidewalk (Pauba Road to Portraits Lane), PW15-12, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees. Action Minutes 121316 6 15 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Master Agreement No 08-5459F15 an ' Agreement Between the City of Temecula (the Administering Agencyl and the State (Caltrans) for Federal-Aid Proiects) - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MASTER AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS AND ALL PERTINENT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS TO AGREEMENT NO. 08-5459F15 16 Reject All Bids for the Installation of Sam Hicks Monument Park Playground Enhancement PW12-20 and Authorize the Department of Public Works to Re-advertise the Project for Bids - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, ' McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Reject all Construction Bids for the Installation of Sam Hicks Monument Park Playground Enhancement, PW12-20; 16.2 Authorize the Department of Public Works to re-advertise the Sam Hicks Monument Park Playground Enhancement, PW 12-20 for Construction Bids. 17 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Overland Drive Extension (Commerce Center Drive to Enterprise Circle West). PW16-06 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 1741 That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications, and Authorize the Department of Public Works to Solicit Construction Bids for the Overland Drive Extension (Commerce Center Drive to Enterprise Circle West), PW 16-06. Action Minutes 121316 7 RECESS ' At 8:03 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting and the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meeting. At 8:38 PM, the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS 22 Approve a Disoosition and Development Agreement for the Town Square Marketplace Development Between the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, the City of Temecula. and Town Square Marketplace Old Town. LLC. Located at APNs 922-360-004, 005, 006. 007 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Comerchero; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 22.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND ' DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF TEMECULA, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND TOWN SQUARE MARKETPLACE OLD TOWN, LLC CONVEYING APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON MAIN STREET WEST OF MERCEDES STREET 22.2 That the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. SARDA 16-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF TEMECULA, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND TOWN SQUARE MARKETPLACE OLD TOWN, LLC CONVEYING APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON MAIN STREET WEST OF MERCEDES STREET ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL Action Minutes 121316 8 PUBLIC HEARING ' 23 Amendment and Adoption of the 2016 California Building Standards Codes - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Comerchero made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 23.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2016 BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CODES, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF TEMECULA, ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND/OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS 23.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ' ORDINANCE NO. 16-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010 THROUGH 15.04.080, INCLUSIVE, OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO SAID CODES Action Minutes 121316 9 23.3 Read by title only and adopt by a 4/5th vote the following urgency ordinance: ' ORDINANCE NO. 16-13 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.010 THROUGH 15.04.080, INCLUSIVE, OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO SAID CODES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF 24 Amendment and Adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Comerchero made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. ' RECOMMENDATION: 24.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2016 EDITION, ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND/OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS 1 Action Minutes 121316 10 24.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ' ORDINANCE NO. 16-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARD OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES 24.3 Read by title only and adopt by a 4/5th vote the following urgency ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 16-15 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 ' EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARD OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS .TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF Action Minutes 121316 11 JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT BUSINESS • Wayne Hall addressed the City Council on Item 25 25 Accept the November 8 2016 General Municioal Election Declaration of Results - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Rahn; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 25.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 16-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW ' 26 Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for Calendar Year 2017 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion to appoint Council Member Edwards as Mayor and Council Member Rahn as Mayor Pro Tem; it was seconded by Council Member Comerchero; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Comerchero, Edwards, McCracken, Rahn and Naggar. RECOMMENDATION: 26.1 Appoint the Mayor, effective January 1, 2017, to preside until December 31, 2017; 26.2 Appoint the Mayor Pro Tem, effective January 1, 2017, to hold this office until December 31, 2017. 27 Appointment of President and Vice-President of the Temecula Community Services District for Calendar Year 2017 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Director Naggar made the motion to appoint Director Comerchero as President and Director Stewart as Vice-President; it was seconded by Director Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Directors Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero. RECOMMENDATION: ' 27.1 Appoint the President, effective January 1, 2017, to preside until December 31, 2017; 27.2 Appoint the Vice-President, effective January 1, 2017, to hold this office until December 31, 2017. 0 Action Minutes 121316 12 ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING ' DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 28 Community Development Department Monthly Report BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City attorney made the following report on actions taken in closed session. The City Council by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Rahn absent, approved a settlement of the Hill v. Temecula case in the amount of $27,500 and authorized the City Manager to approve the settlement documents. The City Council by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Rahn absent, authorized the City Attorney's Office to: (1) defend the City in the Aghapy Group, Inc. V. Temecula, lawsuit; and (2) file a cross-complaint for damages and declaratory relief against Aghapy Group, Inc., and Allied World, the performance and payment bond surety. The City Council by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Rahn absent, approved a settlement with Granite Construction Co. in the amount of $395,000 with respect to the Claim of Granite Construction Co., that will be reimbursed by the State, and authorized the City Manager to execute the change order and agreements to implement this settlement. Council Member Rahn joined the closed session at 6:10 pm for the City Manager's evaluation item. No other reportable actions were taken. ' ADJOURNMENT At 9:38 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 5:30 PM, for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. I k A Michael S. Naggar, Mayor ATT T: Randi o , ity Clerk [SEAL] Action Minutes 121316 13