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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121900 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2000 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:30 P.M. and convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone Councilmember: None. The prelude music was provided by the Musicians Workshop Youth Choir - Esther Derbach. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Murray Hollis of Southwest Christian Church. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Naggar. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Appreciation for Frank Peiars Although Mr. Peiars was unable to attend the meeting, Mayor Stone read the proclamation honoring Mr. Peiars and noted that it would be forwarded to him. Certificate of Appreciation for Jeff Nimeshein Accepting the Certificate and thanking the City Council for the recognition and special honor, Mr. Nimeshein viewed his opportunity to serve on the Community Services Commission as a privilege. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, personally, commended Mr. Nimeshein on his efforts and accomplishments. City Manager Nelson as well thanked Mr. Nimeshein for his years of support and for his genuine caring and concern for the community. introduction of Mr. Gary Milliman - new Director for the Leaque of California Cities Advising that he is the new Southern California Director for the League, Mr. Milliman reviewed proposed reorganization and restructuring ~)f the Southern California offices; provided an overview of his background history; apprised of the various services provided by the League; and commented on future issues and focuses of the League. R:\Minutes\121900 1 Certificate of Appreciation Mayor Stone presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Elton and Jean Ward for their continual support to the City, by attending each City Council meeting, even though the Wards are not City residents and, therefore, Mayor Stone designated Mr. and Mrs. Ward as honorary citizens. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Roberts wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season and invited the public to view his Holiday message on the Web. B. Serving on the Budget and Finance Committee of the Riverside Transit Authority (RTA), Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero advised that 94 new buses have been approved (47 of them CNG and the other 47 possibly diesel); that two weeks ago, the Committee elected to readdress the Board in order to recommend that the other 47 buses (possibly diesel) as well be designated as CNG buses; and that the decision would be made by the Board on Thursday, December 21, 2000. For Councilman Pratt, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero advised that all 94 buses will travel to the City of Temecula. C. Councilman Pratt commended Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero for his donations of toys and food to the Senior Citizen Center and as well commended Ms. Denise Lanier (Human Resources Analyst) and her daughter (Meggan Keller) on an outstanding performance at the Messiah. D. Having attended a recent Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Councilman Pratt commented on his pleasure with the progress of his Traffic Circulation Plan. Mr. Pratt wished everyone a Merry Christmas. E. Reflecting on his first full year as a City Councilman, Councilman Naggar offered his thanks to Mayor Stone, noting that his structure, as Mayor, has been a benefit to him as a new City Councilmember. Councilman Naggar requested that City Manager. Nelson relay his thanks and appreciation to City Staff for their continued efforts; and to the citizens of this City, Mr. Naggar stated that he has been honored and is proud to serve as a City Councilmember for this City. F. Appreciating the opportunity and privilege of representing the citizens of the City of Temecula as Mayor for the second time, Mayor Stone noted that the City has had many accomplishments because of its City Council and because its City Staff. Thanking the citizens for this opportunity, Mr. Stone noted that he has served eight years on the City Council and that it has been a wonderful eight years. Mayor Stone thanked City Manager Nelson for his input during congenial and spirited meetings. R:\Minutes\121900 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Resolution approv[n.q List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 Grant of Easement Rancho California Water District - Rancho California Sports Park RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA GRANTING AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PIPELINE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES RELATED TO TEMECULA SPORTS PARK RECLAIMED WATER CONVERSION PROJECT RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT PROJECT NO. D0774 4 Caltrans Master and Proqram Supplemental Agreements RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5459, DATED MARCH 7, 1997, AND ALL PERTINENT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS R:\Minutes\121900 3 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-0457, DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1999, AND ALL PERTINENT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS 5 Parcel Map No, 27987 (located at the northeast corner of Country Glen Way and Via Rio Temecula Road RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 27987 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 5.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 5.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 6 Tract Map No. 28482 (located north of Royal Birkdale Drive, east of Temeku Drive, west of Meadows Parkway, and north and alonq Royal Oaks Drive in the Marqarita Villaq~. Specific Plan No. 199 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve Tract Map No. 28482 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 6.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 6.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument Bond as security for the agreements. 7 Amendment to Professional Services Aqreement Inspection Services - Various Projects RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Survey Services Agreement with Vail Cooper and Associates, Inc, for an amount equal to $18,480.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. R:\Minutes\121900 4 8 Acceptance of Riqht of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Recordation of Sound Wall Covenants - Pala Road Sound Wall - Project No. PW97-15SW RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING THE RIGHT OF ENTRY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND ORDERING THE RECORDATION OF THE SOUND WALL COVENANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALA ROAD SOUND WALL 9 Professional Services Agreement- Project Desiqn Consultants Murrieta Creek Bridge and Overland Drive Extension - Project No. PW00-26 - Desiqn Phase 1 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the agreement with Project Design Consultants to provide professional engineering and design services for the Design Phase 1 Alignment Study for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for construction of the extension of Overland Drive across Murrieta Creek to Diaz Road - Project No. PW00-26 - for the not to exceed amount of $83,419.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments not to exceed the contingency amount of 10% of the contract or $8,342.00. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 9. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:30 P.M., Mayor Stone convened as the Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency and at 7:33 P.M., Mayor Stone reconvened the City Council meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS 10 Appointment of Council Officers for the Year 2001 RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Appoint the Mayor to preside until December 31, 2001. 10.2 Appoint the Mayor Pro Tem who will assume the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor's absence and hold this office until December 31, 2001. R:\Minutes\121900 5 MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero as Mayor for the year 2001. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to appoint Councilman Roberts as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2001· The motion was seconded by Mayor Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero presented outgoing Mayor Stone with a Plaque of Appreciation, commending him on a job well done. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Thanking the City Council for its support over the past 12 months and past years, City Manager Nelson commended the Council on its excellent policy decisions and on its vision for the City. On behalf of City Staff, Mr. Nelson extended appreciation to the City Council for its continued efforts and support. In closing, Mr. Ne[son extended his appreciation to City Staff and to the citizens of this City for their continued support. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT With respect to the real property matters listed under Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that the City Council gave direction to staff and noted that any formal approval of property acquisition would be discussed and considered by the City Council in Open Session. Mr. Thorson as well advised that the City Council authorized his office to file a legal action against the County of Riverside and the Auditor Controller of the County of Riverside in an effort to seek appropriate relief for the incorrect property tax allocation for past years, advising that the vote was 4 to 1 with Councilman Roberts opposing such action. ADJOURNMENT At 7:39 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Wednesday, January 9, 2001, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: ', ¥-'% M Cit~C, Jerk. -'~. ~" R:\Minut~'~\~21@00~.