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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052802 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2002 After the Closed Session that convened at 5:30 P.M., the City Council convened in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmember: None The prelude music was provided by Eve Craig. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Father Sean Cox of St. Thomas Episcopal. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Cub Scout Troop No. 324. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Gift Giving Campaiqn Recoqnition Thanking the City for its continued support, Ms. Karl Hollis, representing United Way, recognized the City and its employees on its achievement and presented to the Mayor the 2001 Outstanding Municipality Campaign Award and presented the 2001 Outstanding Campaign CoordinatorAwardto Recreation Supervisor Lawrence. Accepting the award, Recreation Supervisor Lawrence commended and recognized the City's Gift Giving Campaign team members, as follows: Jill Dickey Nadra Miles Lorene Rosa Kathy Simpkins Julie Tidwell Susan Williams Clean Air Month Proclamation Mr. Denny Zane of the American Lung Assor'iation of California accepted the proclamation and commented on the monumental task and the' progress made to achieve clean in Southern California. R:\Minutes\052802 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Commenting on his services to provide transportation from the City of Temecula to downtown San Diego, Mr. Kevin Fonseca, 1061 South 41st Street, San Diego, representing Friendship Transportation Services, relayed his desire to meet with the City Council to discuss alternative transportation and park and ride facilities. B. Wanting to discuss with the City Council a state-of-the-art child care center as well as a riding academy, Mr. Andrew Hernandez, 28187 Tierra Vista Road, President of Kidz World Corporation, was encouraged by the City Council to set up an appointment to discuss his desires. C. Speaking as a private citizen, Mr. Henry Miller, 29240 Stonewood Drive, No. 47, apprised the City Councilmembers of a City history project, part of the third grade curriculum, and requested that a $100 savings bond be presented, by the City Council, to the third grader that produces the best City History Report. D. In response to Mr. Miller's request to award a $100 savings bond to the third grader, Ms. Joan Sparkman, 40213 Colony Drive, advised that Temecula Valley Bank would be willing to assist. In light of the historical presence of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians in this community and the Indians' community service, generous contributions to road improvements, and involvement in this community, Ms. Sparkman proposed to the City Council that the current name of Pala Road be changed to Pechanga Road. She as well suggested that SR 79 South be changed to Temecula Parkway. In closing, Ms. Sparkman proudly advised that Mr. Brandon Boyce, a former Temecula student, will be graduating from West Pointe University and has chosen Naval Aviation as his career. In response to Ms. Sparkman's request, Mayor Pro Tem Stone, echoed by Councilman Comerchero, requested that staff explore the matter with Caltrans and that the matter be agendized for the June 25, 2002, City Council meeting. E. Mr. Jimmy Moore, 43557 Savona Street, thanked the City Council, staff, and citizens for their efforts associated with making the Mayor's Ball a successful fundraising evening. Mr. Moore as well apprised the City Council and public of the Arts in the Country Program, Festival for 2002, and the many upcoming events. F. Ms. Debra Wise, 43483 Tylman Road, representing Inland Gold Aquatics Team, relayed the team's dismay with the summer aquatics schedule as it relates to the use of pools. Mayor Pro Tem Stone requested that ihe aquatics schedule and the allocation of time be agendized for City Council review. G. Mr. Stuart Clark, P.O. Box 2449, Temecula, representing Inland Gold Aquatics Team, as well relayed his dismay with the aquatics schedule. H. Mr. Scott Phillips, representing Inland Gold Aquatics Team, 39715 Highbury Road, Murrieta, questioned whether there may be sexual discrimination, as it relates to the aquatics schedule, because the coach for Inland Gold Aquatics Team is a female and the coach for the Temecula Swim Team is a male. R:\Minutes\052802 2 I. Ms. Sheri Davis, 39712 Barberry Road, representing Inland Gold Aquatics Team, as well relayed her opposition with the aquatics schedule and noted that two of the team's swimmers are national swimmers and that they require more swim time. In response to Ms. Davis, City Manager Nelson stated that the matter will be forwarded to the Community Services Commission and the City Council for review but clarified that the City's aquatics schedule would be based on the interest of ali children in this community, not solely on that of two national swimmers. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Having attended a recent event at the Community Recreation Center amphitheater, Councilman Naggar invited the public to an upcoming ballet at the amphitheater on June 7, 2002, and extended his appreciation to the Arts Council in their efforts to provide entertainment throughout the summer months. B. Having recently toured the newly constructed Pechanga Casino, Councilman Pratt commended the Pechanga Band on a job well done. Councilman Pratt applauded those individuals that organized the Memorial Day Celebration. in closing, Mr. Pratt informed the City Council that he has spent weeks in preparing his comments for the ClP Budget Workshop, Wednesday, May 29, 2002, as it relates to traffic/transportation issues. C. Commenting on his recent trip to Leidschendam-Voorburg (Sister City), Councilman Comerchero apprised the public of the overwhelming support to the United Stated and the City of Temecula has received as a result of September 11,2001. In remembrance of this event, Mr. Comerchero advised that the City of Leidschendam-Voorburg raised monies in order to commission an artist to create a sculpture. By way of pictures, Mr. Comerchero commented on the almost completed sculpture called Singing in the Rain, advising that representatives from the Sister City will officially present this sculpture to the City of Temecula at a ceremony on September 11, 2002. D. Viewing his invitation to the inauguration of the new Mayor of Leidschendam-Voorburg as a privilege, Mayor Roberts further, by way of pictures, elaborated on the bronze sculpture. E. Mayor Pro Tern Stone informed the public that the City of Temecula has three new members in its community, noting that these three individuals have sought political asylum. Mr. Stone noted that the individuals are professional musicians and have requested to provide a free City concert on September 11,2002. Having recently visited Europe on City business as well as pleasure, Mr. Stone commented on the comprehensive underground transportation system throughout many of the European countries and requested that such an underground system be explored for the City in an effort to address future transportation needs. City Manager Nelson noted that Councilman Stone's request could be addressed at the upcoming CIP Workshop. R:\Minutes\052802 3 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 Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of April 9, 2002. 3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Community Facilities District No. 88-12 (Ynez Corridor) initiation of actions necessary to foreclose delinquent Special Tax Liens RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ORDERING ACTION TO TRANSMIT TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CREDIT THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TAX COLLECTOR UPON THE TAX ROLL AND TO RELIEVE THE TAX COLLECTOR OF FURTHER DUTY THERETO IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-12 AS REQUIRED BY LAW; ORDERING ACTIONS TO FORECLOSE THE DELINQUENT SPECIAL TAX LIENS; AND ORDERING THE RECORDATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE DELINQUENT SPECIAL TAX INSTALLMENTS FROM THE TAX ROLLS R:\Minutes\052802 4 5 Contract Inspection Services for Buildinq and Safety RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve a First Amendment to an Agreement for Consultant Services with P & D Consultants in an amount not to exceed $51,600.00 to provide supplemental building inspection services to the Building and Safety Department. 6 Resolution adoptinq FY 2002/2003 Solid Waste Rates RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO, 02-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 (it was noted by Mayor Roberts that for the third year in a row, the solid waste rates were not increased.) 7 Memorandum of Understandinq RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the City and the represented employees of Teamsters Local 911. (Councilman Comerchero abstained with regard to this item.) 8 Manaqement Compensation Plan- Auto Allowance Resolution RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve the Management Compensation Plan, effective July 1, 2002; 8.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA INCREASING THE MONTHLY AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Councilman Comerchero abstained with regard to this item.) R:\Minutes\052802 5 9 Tract Map No. 23209 (located west of Butterfieid Staqe Road at La Serena Way) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Tract Map No. 23209 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bond as security for the agreement; 9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as security for the agreement. (Councilman Pratt abstained with regard to this item.) 10 Award the Construction Contract for Project No. PW02-05 - FY2001-02 - Slurry Seal Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Award aconstruction contract for FY2001-2002 SlurrySeal Program to American Asphalt South, Inc. in the amount of $343,269.12 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $34,326.91, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 11 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for the Pala Road Bridqe Env ronmental Miti.qation/Median & Parkway Landscapinq - Project No. PW97-15 (Landscape) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Accept the project, Pala Road Bridge Mitigation Restoration & Median Landscaping, Project No. PW97-15LS, as complete; 11.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one (1) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 11.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing of the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. 12 Solicitation of Construction Bids for Pavement Rehabilitation Proqram -Citywide, Proiect No. PW02-03 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve the project plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids for the construction of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Citywide, Project No. PW02-03 R:\Minutes\052802 6 13 HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for all City Facilities RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Award a twenty-five (25) month contract to EMCOR Service to provide heating, ventilating, and air condition (HV,~,C) preventative maintenance and repair services, commencing on June 1,2002 and continuing through June 30, 2004; 13.2 Authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 for preventative maintenance, repair and supplemental services; 13.3 Approve 10% contingency in the amount of $10,000.00 14 Harveston Proiect - Approval of Consent to Assiqnment of Lennar Homes, Inc., interest in the Harveston Project Development Aqreement approved on Auqust 28, 2001 to a joint venture consistinq of Lennar Homes of California, Inc. and Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners, L.P. RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the Consent to Assignment in the form as recommended by the City Attorney. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 14. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Comerchero who abstained with regard to Item Nos. 7 and 8 and Councilman Pratt who abstained with regard to Item No. 9. At 8:03 P M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. The City Council Meeting resumed at 8:05 P.M. COUNCIL BUSINESS 15 Old Town Local Review Board Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Appoint three applicants to serve full three-year terms on the Old Town Local Review Board. (Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this item.) Having reviewed the submitted applications, Councilman Pratt relayed his recommendation to nominate Mr. Carl Ross to the Board. Mayor Roberts reiterated and clarified his recommendation to reappoint Mr. Walt Allen, appoint Mrs. Peg Moore, and reappoint Mr. Fred Perkins (alternate). MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to reappoint Mr. Walt Allen. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Stone who abstained. R:\Minutes\052802 7 .MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to reappoint Mr. Fred Perkins as the Board alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Stone who abstained. Having helped with the formulation of the Old Town Specific Plan, Councilman Comerchero offered the following motion: MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to appoint Mrs. Peg Moore. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt and Mayor Pro Tem Stone who abstained. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson advised that the potentially affected property owners and associated Homeowners Association would be noticed of the proposal to change the name of Pala Road will be considered at the June 25, 2002, City Council meeting. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that under the Brown Act, there were no reportable actions to report. ADJOURNMENT At 8:08 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California, for the purpose of a Budget Workshop Ron Roberts, Mayor ATTEST:' [SEAL] R:\Minutes\052802 8