HomeMy WebLinkAbout022399 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 23, 1999
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 Govemment code Sections:
1. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code Section
54956.8 concerning the acquisition and/or leasing of real property located at 28464
Front Street at the corner of Sixth Street, Temecula. The negotiating parties are the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula and Dual Development Company, Ed
and Kathleen Dool. Under negotiation is the price and terms of payment to the real
property interests proposed to be conveyed and/or acquired. The Agency/City
negotiators are Shawn Nelson, James O'Grady, and John Meyer.
2. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code Section
54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at 28721 Front Street,
Temecula (APN 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 is the price and terms of payment to the real property
interests proposed to be acquired. The Agency/City negotiators are Shawn Nelson,
James O'Grady, and John Meyer.
3. Conference with City Attorney and legal counsel pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) with respect to one matter of existing litigation involving the City.
The following cases/claims will be discussed: (a) Guidant Inc.lAdvanced Cardio
Vascular Co.; and (b) Claim of Westside City II, LLC (Dendy).
4. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code Section
54956.8 concerning leasing of real property located at 27500 Jefferson Avenue,
Temecula. The negotiating parties are the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Temecula and Norm Reeves Honda, Donna L. Reeves Trust and Richardson RV.
Under negotiation is the price and terms of payment to the real property interests
proposed to be conveyed. The Agency negotiators are Shawn Nelson, James
O'Grsdy, and John Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmembers: Comerchero, Lindemans, Stone, and Ford.
Absent:
Councilmember: Roberts.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Katie Walsh.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Lindemans.
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ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Comerchero.
PRESENTATIONSIPROLCAMATIONS
Certificate of Ag~g>reciation to Sheriff/Coroner Larry D. Smith
Due to the absence of Sheriff/Coroner Larry D. Smith, the aforementioned presentation was
postponed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Comerchero relayed the success of the Rod Run Event in Old Town Temecula,
commending Mayor Ford and the Temecula Town Association for their efforts associated
with the project. Mayor Ford, additionally, expressed thanks to Police Captain LaBahn, the
Police Department, the Police Reserves, the Cadets, the SherifFs posse, Boy Scout Troop
No. 309, and the numerous volunteers who contributed their invaluable support to make the
event successful.
With regard to the Library Project, Mayor Pro Tem Stone noted that the associated
Subcommittee is in the process of forming a recommendation, regarding proposals for the
library which will be forwarded to the City Council. Director of Community Services Parker
specified that the aforementioned Subcommittee's recommendation will be presented to the
Community Services Commission on March 8, 1999, and to the City Council at the first
meeting in Apdl.
Councilman Stone advised that in March, vadous Councilmembers will be attending the
National League of Cities Meeting, meeting with the City's lobbyist, advising that
investigation of obtaining Federal funding for the Temecula Library Project will be
addressed.
As part of the Erase It Program, enforcing responsible alcoholic consumption, Mayor Pro
Tem Stone relayed that the Police Department arrested seven individuals under the
influence of alcohol this month, commending Police Captain LaBahn and the Police
Department for their assiduousness efforts associated with implementation of the program.
Mayor Ford relayed that Councilman Roberts was absent due to a death in the family,
relaying that the Council's prayers were with him dudng this time.
Mayor Ford noted that Councilman Roberts had been appointed to as the Distdct
Representative to Southem Califomia's Area Government Regional Council for
Distdct No. 5.
For community informational purposes, Mayor Ford noted that the Temecula Community
Partnership Agency for the Temecula Unified School Distdct will be holding a community
forum on Drugs and Youth, relaying that Law Enforcement Officers will discuss drugs,
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paraphemalia, gangs, and other associated topics, equipping parents and teens with the
knowledge to aid in being able to say, "No," to drugs.
CONSENTCALENDAR
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 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of January 26, 1999.
Resolution Approvinci List of Demand
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
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Records Destruction Approval
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the
City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy.
Approval of 1998-99 Mid-Year Budciet Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
1998-99 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
6 Contract for User Fee Study and Revised Development Impact Fee (DIF) Study
RECOMMENDATION:
6, 1 Approve the contract with David M, Griffith and Associates (DMG) to conduct a user
fee study and revised DIF study in an amount of $39,500,
Consent Calendar Item No. 6 was pulled for separate discussion; see page 6.
7 State Historical Desicination for Burnham Store (Temecula Mercantile) recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1
Authorize the State Historical Designation for the Burnham Store (known as the
Temecula Mercantile) to be able to send the attached letter of support (which is
under the Mayor's signature) forwarding the Point of Historical Interest Application to
the State Office of Histodc Preservation after the seismic retrofit and tenant
improvements are completed.
Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this Item.
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Approval of the ADPeal and Approval of Plannino Commission's Denial of Plannino
Application No. PA98-0347 (Development Plan} - The design. construction. and operation
of 15 speculative industdal/manufactudn~i/office buildinns totalino 81.885 souam feet
located on two parcels consisting of 6.02 acres with associated parking3
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE APPEAL AND PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA98-0347 DEVELOPMENT PLAN - THE
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF 15
SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, OFFICE
BUILDINGS TOTALING 81,885 SQUARE FEET LOCATED ON
TWO PARCELS CONSISTING OF 6.02 ACRES WITH
ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, ADJACENT
TO MURRIETA CREEK, NORTH OF VIA MONTEZUMA,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 921-400-017 AND
921-400-04
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Release Traffic Siclnalization Mitigation Secudty in Parcel MaD No. 28384 (located at the
northeast comer of the intersection of Highway 79 S at Maraadta Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Authorize release of the Traffic Signalization Mitigation Secudty in Parcel Map No.
28384;
9.2 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and surety.
Accec~t Subdivision Monumentation in Tract No. 23371-1 (located northwesterly of the
intersection of Rancho California Road at Meadows Parkway)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Accept Subdivision Monumentation in Tract No. 23371-1;
10.2
10.3
Authorize release of the Subdivision Monumentation security;
Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and surety.
Accept Subdivision Monumentation in Tract No. 23371-2 (located northwesterly of the
intersection of Meadows Parkway at Rancho Califomia Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Accept Subdivision Monumentation in Tract No. 23371-2;
11.2 Authorize release of the Subdivision Monument security;
11.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and surety.
Reimbursement AGreement with Rancho California Water Distdct Duck Pond
Improvement Project- Project No. PW97
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve the attached reimbursement agreement with Rancho Califomia Water
Distdct (RCWD) for the cost to relocate existing water improvements necessary for
the construction of Duck Pond Improvement Project - Project No. PW97-17 - and
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement;
12.2 Increase the Construction Contingency amount by $5,100.00 to cover additional
work;
12.3 Approve an appropriation of $5,100.00 from Reimbursement Revenue to the project
account.
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Completion and Acceptance of the Winchester Road Sidewalk- Proiect No. PW97-19
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Accept the Winchester Road Sidewalk - Project No. PW97-19;
13.2 File Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year (1)
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
13.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
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Professional Services Agreement with T Y Linn Intemational for Bddge Structural
Construction Support for the Pala Road Bdd{3e - Project No. PVV97-15
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with T Y Linn Intemational in an
amount not to exceed $36,500 for bddge structural construction support for Pala
Road Bddge - Project No. PVV97-15 - and authorize the Mayor to execute the
contract;
14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of 10% of the agreement amount.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5, and 7-14.
(Item No. 6 pulled for separate discussion.) The motion was seconded by Coundlman
Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Coundlman
Roberts who was absent, and Mayor Pro Tern Stone who abstained with regard to Item No. 7.
Consent Calendar Item Under Separate Discussion
6 Contract for User Fee Study and Revised Development Impact Fee (DIF) Study
6.1 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the contract with David M. Gdffith and Asspalates (DMG) to conduct a user fee
study and revised DIF study in an amount of $39,500.
Director of Finance Roberts presented the staff repod (per agenda material.)
Due to the tremendous growth in Temecula and that of the surrounding areas, Coundlman
Lindemans recommended that pdor to approval of the contract, staff prepare a map
encompassing the existing housing dwellings and the proposed housing, in order to facilitate the
study enveloping regional growth, in conjunction with Temecula's growth to accurately reflect
the impact the surrounding areas will have on Temecula, specifically as it relates to traffic, and
the improvements thereof.
In concurrence with Coundlman Lindemans, Mayor Pro Tem Stone reiterated the
recommendation to include the regional growth in the study in order to measure that impact on
the City, and to incorporate data reflecting the necessary improvements required for
accommodating that growth, to radiitare a process of obtaining outside funding for the
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aforementioned improvements in order to facilitate a plan whereby the City of Temecula would
not be responsible for the sole burden of funding improvements that are due to regional growth.
Acting City Manager Nelson advised that the surrounding areas' impact upon the City is
currently being addressed via multiple altemate routes; relayed that the City of Temecula has
had discussions with Supervisor Buster; advised that the County is receptive to developing a
mitigation fee to address the tralT.: impact incurred from outside the City; noted that,
additionally, the recommendation to form a Traffic Management Committee will further address
the issue. Therefore, staff recommends that the Council approve the funding for this contract to
enable staff to move forward with the completion of this study, while, simultaneously, proactively
addressing the developmental impact occurring outside the City through the process of working
with the County, the surrounding cities and in conjunction with the proposed committee which
will effectively facilitate adequate provisions for the City of Temecula.
Councilman Lindemans reiterated his desire to develop the aforementioned maps, providing
data for growth up to ten years, prior to the awarding of the contract, in order to enable the study
to take the growth developmental factor into account.
Mayor Ford recommended that since the regional issue is currently being addressed as a
separate issue, that the Coundl award the proposed contract, in order to expeditiously address
the City's fee study (which will include the City's sphere of influence), allowing staff to move
forward, while addressing the regional issue via altemat~ identified routes.
Concurring with Councilman Lindemans, Mayor Pro Tem Stone recommended that the DMG
study incorporate a component to identify the impact placed on the City from the surrounding
area, concurrent with the identification of the mitigating impact costs to the residents of
Temecula.
Councilman Comemhero commented that adding the additional component to the study would
enable the City to present accurate comprehensive facts to the County.
While concurring with the need to facilitate involvement of the County and the adjacent cities in
funding improvements in Temecula based upon impact by the region, Mayor Ford advised that
the Council approve funding for the proposed study, allowing the Development Impact Fee and
User Fee Studies to be adequately addressed; and recommended that due to the time and
involvement necessary to develop cdteda for further analysis, that the regional issue be dealt
with as a separate issue.
Acting City Manager Nelson advised that the Council approve the cost-effective project
presented, noting that this would enable the City to immediately address updating the User and
Development Impact Fees, while simultaneously addressing the regional impacts.
Councilman Comerchero recommended that the contract award be postponed four weeks to
amend the components of the study, advising that it would be cost effective to initially
incorporate the expansion of the regional impact into the study now, rather than coming back to
DMG at a future point in time to request additional study information.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to adopt Councilman Comerchero's recommendation
to continue the matter four weeks in order for staff to amend the study to incorporate the
regional growth into the study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lindemans. (This
motion was ultimately withdrawn after further discussion.)
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Due to the extensive analysis required to formulate a regional study, Mayor Ford relayed, in
detail, the effectiveness of moving forward with the aforementioned study while maintaining the
regional issue as a separate issue, reiterating the alternate routes currently being pursued.
Director of Finance Roberts advised that due to staff's extensive involvement required, that the
User Fee portion of the contract be awarded at this time, and that solely the Development
Impact Fee (DIF) portion of the study be postponed if that was the desire of the Coundl.
After further clarification from Ms. Roberts, Councilman Comerchero recommended that the
Council approve the User Fee portion of the contract and postpone only the DIF portion of the
study for four weeks.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve the User Fee portion of the DMG Study;
and postpone the DIF component of the study to the March 23, 1999 City Coundl meeting. The
motion was seconded by Coundlman Comerchero. (This motion ultimately passed; see
below)
For Councilman Lindemans, Mayor Ford provided additional dad~cetion regarding the DIF Fee
and the User Fee.
City Attorney Thorson relayed the legal rationale for the User Fee being updated at this point in
time.
At this time the vote was taken, and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception
of Councilman Roberts who was absent, and Councilman Lindemans who voted no.
At 7:43 P. M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services Distdct and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:25 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly
scheduled City Council business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
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Naming of City Maintenance Facility Provide direction to staff regarding the naming of the
City Maintenance Facility.
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Provide direction to staff regarding the naming of the City Maintenance Fadlity.
Mayor Pro Tern Stone presented the staff repod (per agenda material); and recommended that
the City Maintenance Fadlity be named the "Joe Kicak Maintenance Fadlity" to honor retired
Public Works Director Joe Kicak.
While concurring with the recommendation to honor Mr. Kicak, Councilman Comerchero
proposed that the City create a Hall of Honor in the Museum, the City Hall, the Library, the
Senior Citizen Center, or another City fadlity; and relayed that this would facilitate honodng
each person for his/her contribution to the City.
In concurrence with Coundlman Comerchero's comments, Coundlman Lindemans advised that
a facility should be named to honor one only after his/her death.
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MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to have the Community Services Commission
develop a policy to honor those that have made a significant contribution to the City of
Temecula, recommending that staff investigate developing a Hall of Fame to be housed either in
the Museum, Library or other City fadlity. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone
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and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Coundlman Roberts who
was absent.
16 ProPosed Committee to Address Traffic Congestion
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Form a committee to proactively address issues relating to traffic congestion.
Deputy City Manager Thomhill presented the staff report (per agenda material.)
Councilman Comerchero reiterated the rationale for the recommendation to form the proposed
committee for the purpose of proactively addressing traffic issues; relayed that, beside himself,
Councilman Roberts had expressed interest in serving on the proposed committee; and for
informational purposes, relayed an acronym for naming the committee, as follows: Traffic
Reduction And Fact Einding investigation Committee.
Mr. Greg Moralson, 30727 Loma Linda Road, commended Councilman Comechero's
recommendation to form a committee inclusive of community involvement; requested that he be
considered for committee membership; and recommended that the meetings be held at vadous
sites (i.e., high schools) to promote community attendance.
Councilman Lindemans recommended expansion of the committee, including the addition of
members from adjacent cities; advised coordinating with the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA),
the Riverside County Transportation Committee (RCTC), the State, and other agencies; and
recommended postponing the formation of the committee to Apdl in order to facilitate
consideration of regional issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Stone recommended utilizing the Publicrrraffic Safety Commission for the
proposed task, coordinated with members of adjacent cities, County representatives and other
agencies to obtain regional benefits through the process; and advised further discussion
between Councilman Roberts and Councilman Comerchero to facilitate developing a specific
plan for the task of the Commission.
Councilman Comerchero differentiated the proposed task and the issues currently brought
before the Publicrrraffic Safety Commission; and further b, larified the charge of the proposed
committee to address the core of the traffic problem with creative solutions.
Mayor Ford advised that rather than create a new entity, that the City's current commissions be
utilized to address the aforementioned issues; relayed that the pdmary traffic impact in
Temecula is due to the County's impact on Winchester Road (17,000-20,000 trips a day);
relayed that the addressing of that issue will greatly impact traffic in the City of Temecula; and
noted the broad spectrum of avenues currently being pursued regarding traffic issues.
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MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to continue the matter to the March 23, 1999 City
Council meeting in order to investigate expansion of the committee's involvement regionally.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval with the exception of Councilman Roberts who was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Stone recommended that the Publicrrreffic Safety Commission agendize the
issue of staggered business hours and formulate a program for implementation.
Concurring with Mayor Pro Tem Stone's comments, Mayor Ford recommended that the issue
be moved forward and that employers in the area be contacted with a plan of implementation.
For Councilman Lindemans, Acting City Manager Nelson advised that the issue of monetary
compensation for the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners would be agendized to a City Council
meeting.
At this time the vote was taken, and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception
of Councilman Roberrs who was absent, and Councilman Lindemans who voted no.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Per Councilman Roberts request, Acting Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that Caltrans
has investigated the signalization at Winchester Road and Ynez Road, noting that staff has,
additionally, reviewed the signalization; and noted that the investigation yielded information that
the signal was proficiently operating.
In response to Mr. Hughes querying of the time of day of the repoded trouble, Mayor Ford
recommended that Acting City Manager Nelson query Coundlman Roberrs and forward that
information to Mr. Hughes.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
With regard to the request to change the designation on the 1-15 from rural to urban, Acting City
Manager Nelson relayed that Caltrans has begun the investigative process; and noted that the
City Council would be updated concerning the matter.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that with respect to Closed Session Item No. 1, the matter has
been continued to the March 2, 1999, City Council meeting; noted that there were no reportable
actions under the Brown Act for Item Nos. 2-4; and relayed that the real property matters will be
forwarded to the City Coundl once the appropriate documents are negotiated and drafted.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 9:11 P.M., Mayor Ford formally adjoumed the City Council meeting to Tuesday, March 2,
1999, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, Califomia.
Steven J. Ford, Mayor
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