HomeMy WebLinkAbout100802 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 8, 2002
After the Closed Session that convened at 6:30 P.M., the City Council convened in Open
Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 8, 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 Natalie Vita and Eve Craig.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Nelson of Calvary Church.
ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Stone.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal McBride accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council
for the recognition.
Race for the Cure Proclamation
Mr. Bruce Cripe, Race Chairman for the Inland Valley Race for the Cure, extended appreciation
to the City Council for the proclamation as well as for its continued support of the Race and
invited the City Council and the public to participate in the Race.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ms. Barbara Wilder, 28560 Via Santa Rosa, President of Save Southwest Riverside
County (SSRC), apprised the City Council and the public of an upcoming community forum on
Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., at the James L. Day Middle School in order to
update the community on the SDG&E Valley Rainbow transmission line.
B. Speaking for Mr. Pat Vesey, Lt. Colonel Linda Ray Tyler, representing the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post, thanked the City Council for its past and continued support of the upcoming
Rod Run event and presented event memorabilia to each City Councilmember.
C. In appreciation of the City's continued and enthusiastic support, Ms. Terrie Lubrami and
Ms. Martha Minkler, P.O. Box 2337, representing the Arts Council of Temecula Valley,
presented to the City Council a framed event poster of the 13t~ Annual Arts in the Country
Festival. The Council was also apprised of an upcoming Art in Public Spaces event and
advised that more information will follow.
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Reiterating the Arts Council's appreciation of the City Council's support, Ms. Minkler
extended appreciation to City staff including the Community Services Department, Economic
Development Division, Police Department, Public Works Department, and the Webmaster.
D. Stating that, in his opinion, individuals were receiving unjustified tickets, Mr. John Muller,
528 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, requested that the yellow turn signals at Rancho California Road
and Ynez Road be addressed.
E. Referencing the Riverside County Integrated Plan, Ms. Adrian McGregor, 34555 Madera
de Playa, noted that current verbiage in the Plan which reflects the construction of freeway
through the wine country and relayed her opposition to such construction.
CITY COUNCILREPORTS
A. Councilman Pratt shared with the City Council a letter he had received from the
Temecula Elementary School for his attendance at the September 1, 2002, event, in memory of
the tragic events of September 11,2001.
Mr. Pratt requested that his report on combined traffic and public transportation
mitigation program for the City of Temecula, adjacent cities, and the County of Riverside be
agendized for the October 22, 2002, City Council meeting; commented on continued population
growth in Southwest Riverside County and the expected vehicles associated with this growth;
and noted that he does not share the exuberance of the City accepting the League of California
Cities Award for Outstanding Innovation and Achievement for solution to traffic problems both
municipally and regionally.
B. Congratulating and relaying his pride with regard to City staff's receipt of the Outstanding
Innovation and Achievement Award, Mayor Pro Tern Stone viewed such receipt as a testimonial
to staff's professionalism.
In the Mayor's absence last week, Mr. Stone noted that he was honored to welcome the
Macy's Department store to the City of Temecula, noting that this store will not only provide the
residents with shopping opportunities but that it will, as well, provide significant sales tax
revenue to the City which will, in turn, provide benefits to the residents of the City.
Sharing his family experience with breast cancer, Mr. Stone advised that 75% of the
monies raised will benefit the local community and that the City has donated $25,000 a year
which has been earmarked for those residents with financial constraints.
With regard to Ms. McGregor's comments pertaining to the construction of a freeway
through the wine country, Mr. Stone ensured Ms. McGregor that the City is aware of the issues
that affect the City and that the Council is united in its efforts to maintain a quality of life for its
residents.
C. Mayor Roberts informed the public that the Riverside County Transportation
Commission will recommend that the Butterfield Stage Road will remain a City four-lane arterial
road and advised that the actual freeway corridor will travel through Menifee and the 215
freeway.
Mr. Roberts requested that the City pursue efforts on Caltrans relinquishing its right-of-
way for State Routes 79 North and South.
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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 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of August 13, 2002;
2.2 Approve the minutes of August 27, 2002.
3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 02-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4 City Treasurer's Report
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of August 31,2002.
5 Amendment No. I to the Professional Services Aqreement for John Warner/Santiaqo Road
Assessment District Improvement Project - Hydroloqv Study - Proiect No. PW02-07 -
continued from the meeting of September 24, 2002
recommendation:
5.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $8,215.00 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern
California, Inc. to provide additional design services for the John Warner/Santiago
Road Assessment District Improvement - Hydrology Study- Project No. PW02-07
and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
(Mayor Pro Tern Stone abstained with regard to this item.)
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6 Authorize Temporary Street C~osures for Temecula Fall Rod Run 2002 Event in Old Town
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(located at Old Town Front Street, between Moreno Road and Second Street1 and other
related streets}
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STREET
CLOSURES FOR TEMECULA FALL ROD RUN 2002 EVENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A
PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT
(Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this item.)
Authorize Temporary Partial Street Closures for the Race for the Cure Event on October 20,
2002, in the Promenade Mall area (located near Marqarita Road, Overland Drive, Ynez
Road, and Solana Way}
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET
CLOSURES FOR INLAND EMPIRE RACE FOR THE CURE
EVENT ON OCTOBER 20, 2002, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL
EVENT
Parcel Map No. 30468 (located southeast of State Route 79 South and Jedediah Smith
Road}
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 30468 in conformance with the conditions of approval.
9 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for the Pala Road Phase I
improvements - Project No. PW99-11
9.1 recommendation: Accept the Pala Road Phase I Improvements- Project No.
PW99-11 - as complete;
9.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
9.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
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10 Consideration of ioininq other California Cities in filinq an Amicus Curiae Brief in the
California Supreme Court in Support of the City of Burbank in the Invocation Case (Rubin
v. City of Burbank)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1
Authorization to join with other California cities in the filing an amicus curiae brief
(friend of the court brief) in support of the City of Burbank's position in the case of
Rubin v. City of Burbank challenging the content of invocations given at the
beginning of City Council meetings and authorize the City Attorney to file the
necessary documents with the court.
11 Vandalism Reward for Norm Reeves 9-11 Memorial Monument
(placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Comerchero)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Authorize a $2,500.00 matching award for information leading to the arrest of those
responsible for vandalizing Norm Reeves 9-11 Memorial Monument;
11.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
DISTRIBUTION OF A REWARD FUND FOR PERSONS WHO
FURNISH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND
CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VANDALISM TO THE REEVES 9-11
MEMORIAL
12 Resolution of Support for Proposition No; 47
(Placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Roberts)
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION NO. 47 - THE
KINDERGARTEN-UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCATION
FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 2002
13 Second Readin,q of Ordinance No. 02-04
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 01-
0522, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
(PO) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY- 6 (PDO-6),
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AND ADOPTING THE
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PDO DOCUMENT, GENERALLY LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH
BEGINNING 480 FEET EAST OF JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD AND
CONTINUING EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 4,000 FEET, FOR
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
OF TRACT NO. 15211; ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 959-060-001 THRU -005 & 959-070-001
THRU -006
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 10 and 13
(Item Nos. 11 and 12 were pulled for separate discussion). The motion was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem
Stone who abstained with regard to Item Nos. 5 and 6.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION
11. Vandalism Reward for Norm Reeves 9-11 Memorial Monument
(placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Comerchero)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Authorize a $2,500.00 matching award for information leading to the arrest of
those responsible for vandalizing Norm Reeves 9-11 Memorial Monument;
11.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
DISTRIBUTION OF A REWARD FUND FOR PERSONS WHO
FURNISH INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND
CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VANDALISM TO THE REEVES 9-11
MEMORIAL
Commenting on the monies his organization's employees had raised last year as wetl as this
year in memory of the tragic events of September 11,2001, Mr. Dick Kennedy, Vice President
of Norm Reeves Auto Group, Temecula, apprised the City Council of the monies his
organization matched; its desires to forward this year's monies to the City's local Police and Fire
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Agencies; and advised that the local agencies had requested that the monies again be
forwarded to New York.
With regard to the vandalism of the embankment sign on his property (One Nation under God),
Mr. Kennedy relayed his appreciation of the City's support of the reward money in order to find
the individual(s) responsible for such action and to bring them to justice.
Appalled by such action, Councilman Comerchero advised that he had requested that this item
be p~aced on the City Council's agenda and relayed his support of the request.
Opposing the recommendation, Councilman Pratt noted that the approval of this
recommendation would negate the skills of the Police Department and would be sending a
wrong message.
Speaking in opposition to Councilman Pratt's comment, Mayor Pro Tem Stone stated that, in his
opinion, the approval such an expenditure would be money well spent to ensure that justice be
brought for such a senseless act.
MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Councilman Pratt who voted no.
12 Resolution of Support for Proposition No. 47
(Placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Roberts)
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION NO. 47 - THE
KINDERGARTEN-UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCATION
FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 2002
Mr. Chuck Washington, 31205 Kahwea Road, Chairman of a Committee established by the
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce to support a Valley-wide effort to help pass Proposition
No. 47 ($13 billion school bond), urged the City Council to support the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-87. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
At 7:46 P M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and after a short recess, the City Council Meeting resumed
with regular business at 8:15 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING
14 Villaqes of Temecula General Plan Amendment (PA00-0138), Chanqe of Zone (PA00-
0139), Development Plan (PA00-0140), and Tentative Parcel Map (PA00-0152)
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
BASED ON THE INITIAL STUDY AND ADOPTION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
14.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA00-0138, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REALIGN
THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO) AND MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (M) LAND-USE DESIGNATION BOUNDARIES
OF A 23 ACRE SITE; GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF
RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, WEST OF COSMIC ROAD AND
EAST OF THE MORAGA ROAD INTERSECTION OF RANCHO
CALIFORNIA ROAD KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL
NO(S). 944-290-012, 013, AND 014, BASED UPON THE
ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS CONTAINED IN THE STAFF
REPORT.
14.3 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-
0139, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
(PO) AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (M) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PDO), AND ADOPTING THE
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PDO DOCUMENT, GENERALLY LOCATED
SOUTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, WEST OF COSMIC
ROAD AND EAST OF THE MORAGA ROAD INTERSECTION
OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD KNOWN AS ASSESSORS
PARCEL NO(S). 944-290-012, 013,014.
14.4 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA00-0140, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 160 UNIT
APARTMENT COMPLEX AND EIGHT RETAIL / OFFICE
BUILDINGS TOTALING 68,700 SQUARE FEET, GENERALLY
LOCATED SOUTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, WEST
OF COSMIC ROAD AND EAST OF THE MORAGA ROAD
INTERSECTION OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD KNOWN AS
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO(S). 944-290-012, 013, AND 014.
14.5 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA00-0152 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 29140
SUBDIVIDING THE SITE FROM 3 LOTS INTO 8 LOTS,
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA
ROAD, WEST OF COSMIC ROAD AND EAST OF THE
MORAGA ROAD INTERSECTION OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA
ROAD KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO(S). 944-290-012,
013, AND 014
It was noted that because this item was continued from the September 24, 2002, City
Council meeting, the public hearing is open.
Planning Director Ubnoske presented the staff report (as per agenda material), advising that
staff concurs with the proposed project as follows:
· Removal of an entire apartment building along the eastern boundary of the project
· Relocation of the apartment building along the southerly portion of the site, closest to
the recreation building
· Addition of a third-story floor to four of the apartment buildings
· Additional garages located along the eastern property line
· Lowering of the entire site by 8'
· Addition of two acres of open space recreational area at the southwest corner of the
property
· Addition of three tot lots to the project.
For the record, Councilman Naggar advised that he had viewed the tape of the last public
hearing as instructed by the City Attorney.
In response to Councilman Naggar, Planning Director Ubnoske noted the following:
· That the General Plan amendment would be a reconsideration of the lot alignment,
noting that the lots will be located vertically to Ranch California Road
· That the commercial portion would be located closer to Rancho California Road and
that multi-family portion would be located further to the rear of the property
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· That a trail to connect the two-acre park area and the Kading property has not been
explored
· That conditions were placed on the operation of the gas station.
For Councilman Naggar, Community Services Director Parker advised that, at this point in
time, it would not be the City's intent to accept the two-acre park, noting that the proposed
project will be a gated community; that there will be no public access to the park area; and that
a large portion of the area is sloped.
Mr. Larry Markham, 41635 Enterprise Circle, representing the applicant, expressed
concurrence with the recommended conditions of approval and advised that the consultant
team was available to answer questions the City Council may have. For Councilman Naggar,
Mr. Markham noted that the applicant, if desirous by the City, would be willing to provide trail
accessibility via the Alta Vista trail. It was also noted, for Councilman Pratt, that the project
should be completed within the next 24 to 36 months.
For Mr. David Boucher, Mayor Roberts read into the record a statement, thanking the City
Council and staff for its diligent work on this project and commenting on communication being a
common ground.
At this time, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing.
Having met with Mr. Buchalter, Councilman Naggar noted the following:
· That the property of discussion is currently zoned for the proposed use
· That the General Plan amendment will enhance its use and will enable the City to
satisfy the needs of the neighbors
· That requirements of the Growth Management Plan are being met
· That a traffic light on Rancho California Road would be necessary and that it would
be necessary to ensure signal timing to prohibit undue stacking or traffic jams
· That the conditions of approval on the gas station, prohibiting alcohol sales and
hours of operation have been satisfied
· That public access to the two-acre park area via Alta Vista should be explored to
ensure a safe school route for the children.
In closing, Mr. Naggar commended the developer and his willingness to cooperate with the
community, staff, and City Council.
In light of when this project will be completed and considering the anticipated population
growth, Councilman Pratt expressed concern with the traffic impact this project will have.
Commending the subcommittee members and staff on a job well done, Mayor Pro Tem Stone
applauded the developer for involving the community which, in turn, greatly benefited the
Planning Commission and the City Council in its decision-making process. Referencing the
village concept, Mr. Stone noted that this project would actually mitigate traffic and reduce
impacts on the community and, therefore, spoke in opposition to Councilman Pratt's concern.
Concurring with Councilman Naggar's desire to ensure a safe accessibility for school access,
Mayor Pro Tem Stone also thanked the developer for the additional tot lots; relayed his support
of an integrated trail between the Kading property and the site of discussion; noted some
reluctance to accept the park area into the City system because of its close proximity to the
residential area as well as the associated maintenance; echoed Councilman Naggar's
comments with regard to the need for more passive parks; and viewed the proposed
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development as a pedestrian friendly development - one which should be a model for future
developments.
At this time, Deputy City Manager Thornhill reiterated the conditions of approval for the gas
station as follows:
· Hours of operation - 5:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Strongly requesting that the gas station not be required to close prior to
11:00 P.M., Mr. Buchalter expressed a willingness to readdress the hours of
operation if problems were to arise.
· No alcohol sales
· No lighting that may spill outside the gas station boundary.
In response to Mayor Roberts' comments regarding the future need to synchronize the traffic
signals at Yukon Street and Rancho California Road, Public Works Director Hughes advised
that the ability to synchronize those future traffic signals will be available.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve staff recommendation 14.1, 14.2, 14.4,
and 14.5 and to include that the two property owners (Kading and Villages of Temecula)
negotiate the possibility of a trail and to reserve the right to revisit the possibility of the park
area being accepted into the City system. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
City Attorney Thorson introduces and read by title only Ordinance No. 02-05.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve staff recommendation 14.3. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
Mr. Buchalter reiterated his willingness to participate in a trail system.
15 General Plan Amendment: 2000-2005 Housinq Element (Plannin.q Application No. 99-0186)
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 02-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
ADOPTING THE 2000-2005 HOUSING ELEMENT (PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 99-0186)
Deputy City Manager Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material).
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing. There being no public input, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Councilman Comemhero moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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Councilman Naggar commended staff on a job well done and Deputy City Manager Thornhill
extended his appreciation to the consultants.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
16 Development Review Process
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Authorize staff to approve the following recommendations:
16.2 identify, provide training, and implement a method of project tracking;
16.3 Create an appointment process for application intake;
16.4 Create City CEQA Guidelines to allow for a greater number of exemptions;
16.5 Revisit the Development Code's Approval Authority Matrix to possibly allow more
projects to be considered at a Director's Hearing as opposed to the Planning
Commission.
Assistant City Manager O'Grady introduced the item and recognized Planning Director
Ubnoske, Building and Safety Director Elmo, Deputy Building and Safety Director Harold, Public
Works Director Hughes, Deputy Public Works Director Parks, Fire Marshal McBride,
Redevelopment Director Meyer, Senior Planner Hazen, Human Resources Director Yates,
Deputy City Manager Thornhill, and City Manager Nelson for their instrumental efforts in
completing this project.
Planning Director Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (of record), noting that the previous 15-
week Development Review Process has been reduced to a seven-week process; that this
reduction will be possible with the City Council's support to create an appointment process
during which an applicant would meet with staff from the Public Works and Planning
Departments after which the application would be deemed complete prior to submittal.
Providing an update on the design guidelines, Ms. Ubnoske also commented on the request for
proposal for updating design guidelines and relayed staff's intent to receive City Council,
Commission, and development community input.
Councilman Comerchero applauded those involved with completing a needed task.
In response to Councilman Comerchero, Planning Director Ubnoske assured the City Council
that any proposed CEQA guideline changes will not compromise the current quality of review
and it may even be determined that no changes are necessary.
Councilman Naggar suggested the new Development Review Process be properly promoted
and marketed by the City.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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17 Authorization of additional staff time
(requested to be placed on the agenda by Councilman Pratt.)
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Provide direction for additional staff time to conduct further research on monorail
system.
Questioning the quoted cost of a monorail system, Councilman Pratt relayed his desire to
further explore, in detail, the associated costs but advised that he would not be requesting any
additional staff time at this point and that he would keep Mayor Pro Tern Stone and Senior
Management Analyst Adams apprised of his findings.
Having attended the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Annual Conference in
Las Vegas, Mayor Roberts presented to Mr. Pratt a book on monorails and commented on cost,
funding, time frame, and density necessary to make a monorail system successful.
Stunned at the cost associated with the construction of a 13-mile monorail system, Mayor Pro
Tem Stone relayed appreciation to Mr. Pratt for his willingness to further investigate the matter.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to receive and file the item. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Comerchem and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
18 Resolution supportin.q California Buitdinq Officials
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
OFFICIALS RECOMMENDATION TO THE BUILDING
STANDARDS COMMISSION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A
COMBINATION OF BUILDING RELATED CODES
As President of California Building Officials, Building and Safety Director Elmo reviewed the
Building Code adoption process; commented on the purpose of Building Codes and the need to
keep them current and effective; advised that the State is mandating to continue to enforce the
1997 provisions of the Building Codes, which would be unacceptable to the California Building
Officials; and, therefore, requested City Council support of the proposed resolution to ensure
that the State operate with the most current code provisions.
In response to Councilman Comemhero, Building and Safety Director Elmo concurred that the
affordability of a home should not be greatly impacted as a result of Code adoption changes.
Echoing Councilman Comerchero's concern to ensure a balance of public safety and cost,
Mayor Pro Tem Stone recommended that the building community be apprised of the potential
Code changes to which Mr. EImo noted that, currently, City staff meets twice a year with
developers to advise of newly implemented changes and that the California Building Officials, as
well, provide training.
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MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the staff recommendation with the
understanding that any Code changes not significantly impact the affordability of a home. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
19 Introduction of an Ordinance Amendinq the California Buildinq Code
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE
FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THERETO: THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE; THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2001 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE; THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 1999 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2000 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS; THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
HOUSING CODE; AND THE 2001 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE
19.2
Adopt a resotution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
15.04 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2001 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2001 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 1999 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2000 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE 2001 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, AND THE 2000 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB
CODE, ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS TO EACH CODE AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR HEARING COMMENTS ON
THE PROPOSED CODES FOR OCTOBER 22, 2002
Deputy Building and Safety Director Harold presented the staff report (of record) and briefly
highlighted the proposed changes.
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City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 02-06.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to introduce Ordinance No. 02-06. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-94. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
20 An Ordinance amendinq the California Fire Code
RECOMMENDATION:
20.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA,. AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF
THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE VOLUME 1, CCR
TITLE 24 PART 9, 2001 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE STANDARDS VOLUME 2, 2000 EDITION
20.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
15.16 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE VOLUME 1,
CCR TITLE 24 PART 9, 2001 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE STANDARDS VOLUME 2, 2000 EDITION, ALONG
WITH AMENDMENTS TO EACH CODE AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR HEARING COMMENTS ON THE
PROPOSED CODES FOR OCTOBER 22, 2002
Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal McBride presented the staff report (as per agenda material) and,
as well, relayed his support of the Building and Safety Code amendments.
City Attorney Thorson noted that the need to adopt an Urgency Ordinance has been removed
and introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 02-07.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to introduce Ordinance No. 02-07. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-95. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Echoing Mayor Pro Tem Stone's comments, City Manager Nelson commended Building and
Safety Director Elmo on his position as the President of the California Building Officials.
Commenting on the efforts expended with the revisions of the Development Review Process,
Mr. Nelson commended the involved staff members on a job well done.
In closing, City Manager Nelson thanked the City Council for its budget support which, in turn,
enables the staff levels necessary to proceed with key projects such as the Development
Review Process.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
With regard to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorsen noted that there were no reportable
actions.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:34 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at
7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Ron Roberts, Mayor
ATTEST:
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