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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112701 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 27, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The Ci!y' of Temecula City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:30 P.M., on November 27, 2001, in the Main Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The Open Session of the City Council meeting commenced at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Naggar, Roberts, Stone, and Mayor Comerchero. Absent: Councilmember: Pratt. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Ms. Eve Craig. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Randy Ponder from The Lamb's Fellowship. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 2001 Proiect of the Year Award - Pala Road Bridqe - American Public Works Association, Southern California chapter Riverside/San Bernardino Branch Director of Public Works Hughes accepted with gratitude the 2001 Project of the Year Award for the Pala Bridge Replacement Project from the American Public Works Association. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Art Zwe, 44735 Sage Road, Aguanga, noted his concern regarding the potential for the Super Rock use to mine the sitica sand located off of Sage Road, highlighting the negative impacts this project would have on Highway 79 in the City of Temecula, in part, due to diesel truck travel; advised that on November 28th the County Board of Supervisors would be conducting a vote of hands in order to poll the communities' reaction to the mining; and recommended that all those with concerns call the County Board of Supervisors. R:'uVlinutes\112701 I In response to Mr. Zwe's comments, Mayor Comerchero requested that the City Clerk distribute to the City Council copies of the data regarding this issue, which had been submitted by Mr. Zwe. Councilman Stone provided a brief history of this project, which attempted to gain approval under a different name years ago, but was not approved by the City Council due to traffic concerns; and recommended that Director of Public Works Hughes investigate this matter, and update the City Council. Mr. Jimmy Moore, 43557 Savona Street, noted the upcoming 12~h birthday for the City of Temecula, relaying his pride in the accomplishments of the City, thanking all of the City Counciimembers, the Commissioners, the staff, and the citizens of Temecula for their contributions towards making this City the greatest place to live in the world. Ms. Toni Arbogast, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, Councilman Stone, and Mayor Comerchero for their recent reelection to the City Council, expressing gratitude for their past leadership, additionally thanking Councilmen Naggar and Pratt. Mr. Chuck Washington, Kahwea Road, thanked the City Council for its continued support of The Boys' and Girls' Club in southwest county, and in particular for the recent fundraising efforts; and advised that on December 1st, the Wal-Mart store in the City of Murrieta will be donating a percentage of the proceeds from the entire day's sales to the Boys' and Girls' Club of southwest county. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS No input at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 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 Approvina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 01- 101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A R:'~vlinutes\l 12701 3 Professional Services Aqreement for Landscape Architectural Services for State Hiqhwa¥ 79 South, Sidewalk, Landscapinck and Irriqation Improvements - Project No. PW01-02 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve an agreement with Peter D. Brandow & Associates in an amount not to exceed $38,920.00 to provide as needed landscape architectural services for the State Highway 79 South, Sidewalk, Landscaping, and Irrigation Improvements - Project No. PW01-02 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 3.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve Change Orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $3,892.00, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount. 4 Professional Desicln Services Aqreement for Bridae Barrier Rail Replacement - Proiect No. PW-01-09 RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Simon Wong Engineering in an amount not to exceed $43,580.00 to provide design services for the Bridge Barrier Rail Replacement at the Rainbow Canyon Road Bridge over Pechanga Creek and the Del Rio Road Bridge over Empire Creek, Project No. PW-01-09, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 4.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments/change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $4,358.00, which is equal to 10% of the agreement. 5 Completion and Acceptance for the Pavement Manaaement System - Proiect No. PW99-17 - Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Accept the project for the Pavement Management System - Project No. PW99-17 - Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, as complete; 5.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 5.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. R:'~,.linutes\l 12701 3 6 Completion and Acceptance for the Installation of a Traffic Siqnal at Maraarita Road and Stonewood Road - Proiect No. PW00-18 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Accept the project for the installation of a traffic signal at Margarita Road and Stonewood Road - Project No. PW00-18 - as complete; 6.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 6.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. 7 Solicitation of Construction Bids for Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center Plaza - Proiect No. PW00-02 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Project Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids for the Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center Plaza - Project No. PW00-02. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Award of Construction Contract for Traffic Siqnal and Delineation Modifications - Winchester Road (State Route 79 North), Northbound 1-15 Ramps to Ynez Road - Proiect No. PW00-31 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve the Plans and Specifications for Traffic Signal and Delineation Modifications, Winchester Road (State Route 79 North), Northbound 1-15 Ramps to Ynez Road - Project No. PW00-31; 8.2 Award a construction contract for Traffic Signal and Delineation Modifications, Winchester Road (State Route 79 North), Northbound I-15 Ramps to Ynez Road -, Project No. PW00-31 to DBX, Inc in the amount of $32,390.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 8.3 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $3,239.00, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. R:\Minutes\l 12701 4 9 Maintenance Aqreement for the Pala Road Bridqe Habitat Restoration Area - Proiect No. PW95-15LS RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the Maintenance Agreement for the five-year maintenance of the habitat restoration area associated with the construction of the Pala Road Bridge within the amount of $38,000.00; 9.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 10 Grant Writinq Services for Library Bond Act RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Award a contract in the amount of $27,815.00 to Beverley Simmons and Associates-Library Management Consultants for the preparation of the Library Bond Act Application; 10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed $2,781.00, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. 11 Award of Contract - State Lobbyist RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the contract for State lobbying services to be provided by the Wilson Group, LLC in the amount of $3,500.00 per month for a total amount of $24,500.00 for the remainder of the current fiscal year. This contract will remain in effect through June 30, 2002 and may be extended based upon performance. This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. 12 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Authorize the City Manager to execute and accept the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant amount totaling $102,000.00 for Temecula Police Department; 12.2 Authorize the City Manager to execute and accept the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant amount totaling $49,000.00 for Temecula Fire Department. R:\Minutes\112701 5 13 Liability Insurance Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve the City of Temecula Liability Insurance Policy Renewal with Royal Indemnity Company/Specialty National Insurance Company, in the amount of $140,291 general liability plus $10,198 automobile physical damage insurance for a total of $150,489 for the period of December 1, 2001, through December 1, 2002. 14 Second Readina of Ordinance No 01-15 RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 01-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(d) OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIMA FAClE SPEED LIMITS TO INCLUDE VALLEJO AVENUE BETWEEN SANTIAGO ROAD AND CABRILLO AVENUE, AND JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 79 SOUTH AND DE PORTOLA ROAD/YNEZ ROAD 15 Declaration of Results of November 6, 2001 Election RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 01-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATFERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1- 6, 8-9, and 12-15, Item Nos. 7, 10, and 11 being considered separately. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. At this time Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7, 10, and 11 were considered. R:\Minutes\112701 6 7 Solicitation of Construction Bids for Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center Plaza - Proiect No. PW00-02 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Project Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids for the Rancho California Road Median modifications at Town Center Plaza - Project No. PWO0-02. Presenting the staff report (of record), Director of Public Works Hughes highlighted the safety issues being addressed with this proposal, noting that these particular two left- turn movements have historically been one of the City's highest accident rate areas. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Roberts' queries, Director of Public Works Hughes provided the rationale for the design of this project, relaying the goal to provide controlled left-turn movements due to the existing negative stacking impacts (which backs up traffic into the through lanes of travel at peak hours); with respect to establishing a second left-turn movement, noted that at this time the width of the roadway was inadequate to provide double left-turn movements, relaying the potential at a future point in time for this area to be six lanes in width, as well as adding provision for an additional turning movement; with respect to the Via Las Colinas intersection, acknowledged that while this was not a direct intersection serving the active shopping area, that there was access if one traveled around the service area to enter the active plaza areas, advising that this portion of the project was proposed for situations when the first intersection becomes full due to left-turn movements; and elaborated on staff's efforts with the Plaza owner to re-vamp the on-site traffic patterns and utilize this access more effectively. In response, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts questioned the manner in which this proposed project would increase capacity. For Mayor Comerchero, Director of Public Works Hughes specified that while addressing the safety issue (which was of the utmost concern), the capacity would most likely not decrease with the lengthened left-turn pockets into the site. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent and Mayor Pro Tem Roberts who voted It was noted that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10, and 11 were considered together. 10 Grant Writinq Services for Library Bond Act RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Award a contract in the amount of $27,815.00 to Beverley Simmons and Associates-Library Management Consultants for the preparation of the Library Bond Act Application; R:\Minutes\l 12701 7 10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed $2,781.00, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 11 Award of Contract - State Lobbvist RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the contract for State lobbying services to be provided by the Wilson Group, LLC in 'the amount of $3,500.00 per month for a total amount of $24,500.00 for the remainder of the current fiscal year. This contract will remain in effect through June 30, 2002 and may be extended based upon performance. Senior Management Analyst Adams provided an overview of the proposals (or record); relayed that in order to better facilitate the City's grant application process for Proposition No. 14 (the Library Bond Act) funding, it was staff's recommendation that the City award a contract to a professional grant writer to work closely with City staff, Riverside County, and other associated parties; regarding Consent Calendar No. 11, noted that it was the recommendation of the Selection Committee to award a contract to the Wilson Group LLC, to represent the City of Temecula via lobbying services in Washington; introduced Ms. Beverly Simmons whose contract (associated with the Library Bond Act Application aid) was before the City Council for consideration; and additionally introduced Mr. Rick Sarles, noting that his efforts would be concentrating on the needs assessment portion of the contract. Ms. Simmons noted that it would be a pleasure to work with the City, relaying that the proposed library project was exciting; advised that the Proposition No. 14 funding process would be dynamic and competitive; for Councilman Stone confirmed that it was a benefit that the City's project was shelf-ready; and noted the high demand for these funds since the last bond act (of this type) was passed in 1988. Councilman Naggar concurred with staff's recommendation, additionally noting his concurrence with expending diligent efforts to obtain the funding for the library. Mr. Bob Wilson, president of The Wilson Group LLC, noted that the need for libraries in California exceeds $1.5 billion, reiterating that it would be a competitive, and potentially political process; and relayed that it would be a pleasure, and an honor to represent the City of Temecula. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10, and 11. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS City Clerk Jones duly swore in the newly reelected Councilmen, as follows: Mr. Jeff Comerchero, Mr. Ron Roberts, and Mr. Jeff Stone; and presented each Counoilmember with their Certificate of Election. R:'Wlin utes\112701 8 Speaking on behalf of the newly reelected Councilmembers, Mayor Comerchero relayed that it was a pleasure to continue serving on the Council for the City of Temecula; and advised that per tradition, the meeting would recess, and refreshments would be served. At 7:33 P.M. the meeting recessed, and at 7:53 P. M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and The Temecula Public Financing Authority. At 8:02 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Comerchero noted the beautiful, displayed artwork in the back of the Chambers, which depicted the City Seal, and was contributed by the 3rd grade class at Ysabel Barnett Elementary School (which the Mayor had visited). 16 PA99-0451 - Rancho Hiqhlands General Plan Amendment RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Continue this item off calendar. Mayor Comerchero opened the public hearing; there being no public input, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to continue this item off calendar. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. 17 Ridae Park Drive Rezoninq (Planninq Application 01-0460) RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 01-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ALONG A PORTION OF BOTH SIDES OF RIDGE PARK DRIVE (PLANNING APPLICATION 01-0460) Director of Planning Ubnoske provided an overview of this staff-initiated zone change (per agenda material), noting that at the Planning Commission meeting there was one resident who spoke, the comments being in favor of the proposal; and advised that the zone change was unanimously approved by the Commission. Mayor Comerchero opened the public hearing; there being no public input, the public hearing was closed. R:'~Minutes\112701 9 City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 01-16. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to introduce Ordinance No. 01-16. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. COUNCIL BUSINESS 18 Community Services Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Appoint two applicants to serve full three-year terms on the Community Services Commission through October 10, 2004. City Clerk Jones presented the staff report (of record), relaying that the Subcommittee had recommended that Mr. Jack Henz, and Ms. Felicia Hogan be reappointed to serve on this Commission. Confirming the recommendation of the Subcommittee, Councilman Stone elaborated on the merits of appointing these two particular individuals. Noting the importance of balance with the members of a Commission, Mayor Comerchero, echoed by Councilman Naggar, concurred with the recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to reappoint Mr. Jack Henz, and Ms. Felicia Hogan to the Community Services Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. 19 Appointment of Councilmember to the Rancho Community Church Subcommittee RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Appoint one Councilmember to sit on the Rancho Community Church Subcommittee. Highlighting the complexity of the Rancho Community Church Project, Deputy City Manager Thornhill provided the rationale for staff's recommendation to appoint a Councilmember to a Subcommittee for this project. After City Council discussion ensued, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilman Naggar noting their previous work with this project, it was the consensus of the City Council to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to serve on this Subcommittee, and that Councilman Naggar serve as an alternate Subcommittee Member, ergo the following motion was offered: R:~Minutes\l 12701 ! 0 MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to appoint. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts to serve on this particular Subcommittee, and to appoint Councilman Naggar as the alternate Subcommittee member. The motion was seconded by Mayor Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who was absent. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATFORNEY'S REPORT With respect to the two litigation items discussed in Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that while there were no reportable actions, the City Council did provide direction to staff; and with respect to the two Real Estate items, additionally noted that there were no reportable actions, clarifying that there would be no final action until an agreement is approved in Open Session. ADJOURNMENT At 8:21 P.M., Mayor Comerchero formally adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday, December 11,2001 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: ~~~ ~~yor R:\Minutes\112701 I !