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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092600 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 The City Council convened in a Closed Session at 6:15 P.M. and reconvened in a regular meeting at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, September 26, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone. Absent: Councilmember: None. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Ms. Cindy Broz, principal flutist of the Inland Valley Symphony Orchestra and Southern California Symphony Orchestra, and Mr. Albert Ball, acting President of the Arts Council and concert pianist. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Jerry Hangen of Grace Presbyterian Church. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Naggar. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Appreciation for Henry Miller Mayor Stone presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Henry Miller, who, with appreciation, was in attendance to accept the certificate. Certificate of Achievement for Arrow of Light Recipients Because the Arrow of Light recipients were unable to attend the meeting, Mayor Stone advised that the Certificates of Achievement would be sent to them. Proclamation for Susan G. Komen Race Day Accepting the proclamation from Mayor Stone, Ms. Joan Sparkman, by way of a video, provided an overview of the upcoming Race for the Cure and advised that Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamonte will serve as the Race's Honorary Chairman. In light of the number of e-mails that the other City Councilmembers and he have received from the public with regard to the San Diego Gas and Electric's desire to place a power line in or around the City of Temecula, Mayor Stone referenced the City's letter of September 14, 2000 to Mr. Paul O'Neal, the Public Affairs Manager for San Diego Gas and Electric, clarifying the City's opposition to any alignment which would place a power line through any inhabited areas in and around the City. R:\Minutes\092600 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Robert English, 29683 Stonewood Road, apprised the City Councilmembers of what he viewed as a dangerous situation at the Margarita Road and Stonewood Road intersection and, therefore, requested the installation of a traffic signal. In response to Mr. English, Public Works Director Hughes advised that a traffic signal for the area of discussion was approved in the 2000-02 Capital Improvement Project; that the signal is currently under design; and that funding and construction of this signal has been approved for this fiscal year. B. Having personally viewed two accidents this month at the above-mentioned location, Mr. Mike Graves, 29694 Stonewood Road, relayed his support of Mr. English's request and relayed his concerns with safety particularly to the children of the neighborhood. C. Presenting event souvenirs to the City Councilmembers, Ms. Melody Brunsting, 27740 Jefferson Avenue, invited the public to the upcoming Temecula Revisited Rod Run and Cruise to the Blues Event (9/29 - 9/31) and thanked the City Councilmembers and City staff for their support and assistance with it. D. Mr. Shalom Zev Katz, 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, attorney representing a local resident, relayed the resident's opposition to the Valley-Rainbow (SDG&E) Interconnection Project (power lines) and commented on the devaluation such installation would have on property values. E. Ms. Michelle Anderson, 43797 Barletta Street, representing Citizens First for Temecula Valley, relayed her concurrence with comments made, by the City Councilmembers at the BIA luncheon and addressed the issue of customer service and how to better serve the City's residents. F. Providing information to the City Councilmembers with regard to the proposed San Diego Gas and Electric power lines, Ms. Adrian McGregor, 34555 Madera de Playa, requested that her and other relevant information be placed on the City's Website for the public to view. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Providing information with regard to the Magnetic Levitation Train (MagLev - high-speed transportation technology), Councilman Roberts provided information with regard to possible TEA 21 funding ($950 million), cost of such a project ( $4 to $6 billion), possible route, and commented on the 23-mile test track in Germany. B. Councilman Pratt relayed his support of the MagLev project. C. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero announced that the City has been awarded another Helen Putnam Award at the Annual League of California Cities Conference for the construction of the Overland Overcrossing and for the expedient process in which the project was completed. Mr. Comerchero commended Public Works Director Hughes and the Public Works Department on an outstanding job. D. Commending those involved with the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero noted that the event was success. R:\Minutes\092600 2 E. Addressing the City-wide concern with individuals running red lights and viewing such action as a safety and nuisance issue, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero noted that the matter must be addressed and, therefore, requested that it be agendized for the Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting to discuss the completion of an in-house study of available options (including additional enforcement, red light cameras, etc.) to the City in an effort to prevent such action. F. Echoing Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero's comments with regard to the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, Councilman Nag~ar as well encouraged the public to attend the upcoming Temecula Revisited Rod Run and Cruise to the Blues event and commented on another successful event - Media Day. G. Having attended many of the films at the International Film Festival, Mayor Stone commented on the selection of films and the participation at each film seating and commended Ms. Jo Moulton and the volunteers involved with this event on a job well done. CONSENT CALENDAR Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motionto waivethereading ofthetextofallo~inances and resolutionsincludedinthe agenda. Resolution Approvin¢~ List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO, 2000-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 Consideration of The Inland Empire Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure Sponsorship request RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the event sponsorship agreement with The Inland Empire Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 5.) R:\Minutes\092600 3 4 Tract Map No. 29036 - Findinq of Conformance with its oriqinal approval (located on the south side of Via La Vida between Marqarita Road and Solana Way RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve Tract Map No. 29036 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 4.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 4.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Pen~ormance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. (Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero and Councilman Naggar abstained with regard to this Item.) 5 Parcel Map No. 29407 - Findin,q of Conformance with its oriqinal approval (located on Commerce Center Drive)_ RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 29407 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 5.2 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 6 Conveyance of Riqht-of-Way Easement to the City of Temecula RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Accept the conveyance of right-of-way easement on Sixth Street for public street and roadway purposes including public utility and service facilities; 6.2 Authorize the City Clerk to record the document. For Councilman Roberts, Public Works Director Hughes advised that this particular easement is necessary to complete the knuckle turn at the corner of Sixth Street. In light of the size of the backyards of the two single-family homes, Mr. Roberts expressed concern with the size and requested that staff further explore the matter. 7 Second Readin,q of Ordinance No. 2000-10 (Juvenile Loitering) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO, 2000-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 9,16 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JUVENILE LOITERING AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR JUVENILES R:\Minutes\092600 4 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 7 (Item No. 3 was pulled for separate discussion; see below). The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and Councilman Naggar who abstained with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION 3 Consideration of The Inland Empire Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure Sponsorship request RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the event sponsorship agreement with The Inland Empire Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Referencing the staff report (of record), Mayor Stone addressed the proposed recommendation to approve a $7,000 sponsorship for Police/Fire/Public Works support; commented on the personal affects this disease has had on his life; requested that the City Council increase the proposed sponsorship amount of $7,000 by another $25,000, knowing that 75% of the net Race proceeds will fund local breast health education programs. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, Ms. Lori Rubin-Stone advised that 25% of the net Race proceeds must be allocated to the national grants research program and reiterated that 75% of the net Race proceeds could be allocated to the City of Temecula. For Councilman Naggar, Ms. Joan Sparkman advised that the monies allocated to the City of Temecula supports educational tools, programs, materials, clinics, support systems, and an 800 phone number. Ms. Sparkman, with pleasure, announced that the Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamonte will be the Honorary Chairman of the Race and noted that to date the Race has raised $1/2 million. In light of his personal family experience with this disease, Councilman Roberts relayed his support of Mayor Stone's request to increase the sponsorship by an additional $25,000. Ms. Rubin-Stone further commented on the importance to ensure that 25% of the net proceeds are allocated toward the national grants research program. Mayor Stone requested that information with regard to the Susan G. Komen Foundation be placed on the City's Website. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to approve the staff recommendation, amending Section A of the Sponsorship Agreement to increase the sponsorship by an additional $25,000 with the stipulation that those monies be allocated to ultimately benefit the citizens of Temecula. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected .unanimous approval. At 8:00 P.M., Mayor Stone called a short recess. At 8:20 P.M., the City Council reconvened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency and at 8:57 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. R:\Minutes\092600 5 PUBLIC HEARING 8 Planning Application No. PA99-0261 - Zoning Amendment, Map Change and Planning Application No. PA99-0371 - General Plan Amendment RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a mitigated negative declaration for Planning Application No. PA99-0261; 8.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2000- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 (SOUTH) EAST OF JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 96'1-010-006, AND ADDING SECTIONS '17.22.130 THROUGH t7.22.138 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT NO. 4 (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 99-026'1) 8.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION MAP TO REMOVE THE WESTERN PORTION OF VIA RIO TEMECULA (PLANNING APPLICATION 99-037'1) Planning Director Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), clarifying Planning Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern as it relates to the removal of Via Rio Temecula and access to Avenida De Mission; Planning Commissioner Mathewson's concerns as they relate to the Growth Management Plan, density as it relates to the Housing Element, and the design guidelines; and Planning Commissioner Telesio's concerns as they relate to traffic, density, and the Growth Management Plan. Ms. Ubnoske as welt addressed the floor-area ratio (far) and associated traffic trips of the proposed project and advised that the Circulation Element provides for tentative alignments and that exact alignment could be determined at a future date. Because at this point in time, the City Council is being requested to only address the Planned Development Overlay District, not the Development Plan, Deputy City Manager Thornhill, for Councilman Roberts, noted that site specific issues (extension of Jedediah Smith) could be addressed at the time the developer were to submit an application and stated that if the City Council were to approve this request, the Council may indicate its desire for a connection roadway at the time the developer were to present a development plan application. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, Planning Director Ubnoske advised that the General Plan reflects a specific plan overlay for this particular piece of property (one which indicates a mixture of residential, commercial, and office) and stated that without the overlay zone, the mixed uses would have to be segregated. R:\Minutes\092600 6 Referencing his letter and packet which were previously delivered to the City Council, Mr. Sam Marasco, 12625 High Bluff Road, presented copies to the City Clerk and presented letters of support of the project from the neighboring property owners. By the way of overheads, Mr. Todd Stoutenborough, architect representing the applicant, highlighted the proposed mixed-use project, noting that many communities are utilizing mixed- use projects in an effort to address growth, and stated the following with regard to the project: Fault line- constraints of the project · Creek View · Temecula Creek- Circulation Plan - traffic flow · Plan consists of three components: Village, Residential (16-20 units per acre), and commercial Pedestrian/bike paths · Proposed traffic signal · Alternatives which were explored · Residential rents (approximately $1.00 to $1.25 per square foot) There being no further comments, Mayor Stone closed the public hearing. Although questioning the location of the proposed project, Councilman Pratt relayed his support of the project. Voicing concerns with regard to the zoning amendment, Councilman Naggar commented on the following: · 16-20 units peracre · 30' height · 1993 Traffic Circulation Map - concerned with constructing more residential units in this particular area · Housing Element · Affordable Housing · School impacts · Reluctant to approve a special zone during the review of the City's General Plan · Proposed amendment would not be consistent with the City's Growth Management Plan (traffic study for projects specific and regional impacts and independent traffic analysis on proposed development projects). R:\Minutes\092600 7 Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero relayed concerns with the proposed project, noting the following: Growth Management Plan - objective to retain density at the low-end density range and that densities may increase based on other community amenities; General Plan does not stipulate a Iow-end density range, noting that he would not view 16-20 units per acre at the Iow-end range · Could support some higher density in an effort to obtain certain amenities such as a transit oasis/mass transit in the area. Addressing the current Circulation Element, Councilman Roberts questioned whether the approval of this request would eliminate the possibility of the proposed overcrossing for Temecula Creek. For Mr. Roberts, Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that the overcrossing has not been designed. Although he favors the village concept, Mr. Roberts noted that in light of the City's Growth Management Plan, he could not support 16-20 residential units per acre and stated that he would favor a continuance of this request in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to address the City Council's concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero recommended that the developer be asked to decrease the residential units by one half to 200 units and to intersperse those units throughout the entire project. In light of the associated trip generation, Mr. Comerchero relayed opposition to the proposed retail/commercial uses. Councilman Naggar noted that he would view the placement of residential units at this particular location as experimental and, therefore, relayed his opposition to it. Noting that the village concept is sweeping the country, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero noted that he would not agree with Councilman Naggar's term of experimental. In response to Councilman Naggar, Deputy City Manager Thornhill concurred that additional dwelling units would increase the City's projections of population but stated that in this particular case, it would not increase because the General Plan reflects residential units; stated that in the past 10 years, the City has reduced its overall density by 8% to 10%; noted that regional traffic studies are usually required for Specific Plans, not for 40-acre parcels; and advised that the developer will be required to provide a simple traffic analysis, advising that all projects of this size are required to complete those. MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to continue the matter to the October 24, 2000, City Council meeting and that the applicant explore the option of decreasing the density. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero. (This motion was ultimately amended; see page 9.) Although a strong supporter of the village concept, Mayor Stone provided background history with regard to this particular piece of property and requested that the Planning Department staff provide the City Council periodic reviews of any future planning projects of this magnitude. If this project were continued, Mayor Stone suggested the formation of a Subcommittee (comprised of two Councilmembers) to proactively work with staff and the developer. Both Councilman Naggar and Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero volunteered to serve on this Subcommittee. At Mr. Marasco's request, Mayor Stone reopened the public hearing with Mr. Marasco clarifying the proposed acreage - 10 acres commercial and 20 acres residential. R:\Minutes\092600 8 In response to Councilman Naggar, City Attorney Thorson advised that the City Council has the responsibility to evaluate and ensure a project is consistent with the General Plan and that the General Plan does not set specific densities. AMENDED MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to continue the matter to the October 24, 2000, City Council meeting and that the Subcommittee (comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and Councilman Naggar) review the project with planning staff and the applicant. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 9 Amend the sign standards in Chapters III and IV of the Old Town Specific Plan RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the categorized exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 9.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2000-'1'1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS III AND IV SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA00- 0350 (SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT) Mayor Stone abstained with regard to this matter. Deputy City Manager Thornhill presented the staff report (of record), noting that the proposed recommendation would amend the Old Town Specific Plan but that all other provisions of the Code would remain in affect. In his opinion, Councilman Roberts stated that the proposed amendment will address the Old Town merchants concerns. At this time, Mayor Stone opened the public hearing. There being no public input, Mayor Stone closed the public hearing. City Attorney Thorson introduced and read Ordinance No. 2000-11 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COUNCIL BUSINESS 10 Discussion of Amendinq the Growth Mana,qement Pro,qram (Placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Pratt) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Consider the recommendations of Councilman Pratt to amend Section 2(B)1 of the Growth Management Program concerning establishing project densities. R:\Minutes\092600 9 Having requested placement of this particular item on the agenda, Councilman Pratt noted that the word amenities in the Growth Management Plan is ambiguous; that the word amenities was intended to reduce the density of projects rather than increase it; and that the verbiage with regard to amenities in the Growth Management Plan should be removed. For Councilman Naggar, City Attorney Thorson stated that the General Plan provides for a range of densities; that the Growth Management Plan is the action plan for the City Council to implement growth management techniques but that it may not serve to require projects to come in at the lowest density; and that such action would require a change in the Genera~ Plan. As a result of the Growth Management Plan, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero stated that the City is in a stronger position to extricate amenities from the development community and, therefore, would strongly support the retention of verbiage in the Growth Management Plan regarding amenities. Ms. Michelte Anderson, 43797 Badetta Street, relayed her opposition to allowing the construction of any projects at the higher end of densities and expressed concern with verbiage pertaining to amenities, permitting developers to develop at the high end of densities by providing community amenities. Although it may be somewhat difficult to determine the exact definition of an amenity, Councilman Roberts relayed his opposition to the deletion of verbiage regarding it. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to receive and file the information. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 11 Des gnat on of Voting Delegate add Alternate Vot nq Delegate for the Annual Conqress of Cities, December 5-9, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Designate a voting representative and an alternate. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to appoint Mayor Stone as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero as the alternate voting delegate. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson announced that the City will be represented in the Race for the Cure Event with a City Team and invited the public to attend and participate in the special event. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that there was nothing to report under the Brown Act for Closed Session. R:\Minutes\092600 10 ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Jeffrey E. Stone, Mayor R:\Minutes\092600 11