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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021103 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2003 The Open Session convened at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, February 11,2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone Absent: Councilmember: Roberts Mayor Stone advised that Councilman Roberts is back east on City business and, therefore, will not be in attendance of this meeting. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Andrea Grangruth. INVOCATION The invocation was given by City Manager Nelson. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Boy Scout Troop No. 148. Presenting a card of appreciation to the City Council, Troop No. 148 relayed its appreciation of the Council's support. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Bradley Foster for attaininq his EaRle Scout rank Bradley Foster was in attendance of the meeting and accepted, with appreciation, his Certificate of Achievement. Community Action Patrol Video Presentation After the video presentation, Mayor Stone commended Mayor Pro Tern Naggar for bringing this program to the City and noted that additional volunteers are needed. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Expressing his dismay with the ruling of prohibiting sectarian prayer, Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, relayed his support of invocations being given at the beginning of City Council meetings. In response to Mr. Hall's comments, Mayor Stone advised that the City Council has enjoyed the opportunity to provide invocations from different clergy and that it would be the Council's goal that a resolution to this matter be in the near future. B. A~so addressing the invocation matter, Mr. David Cooper, 32900 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, noted that the City Council of Lake Elsinore is experiencing similar concerns and, R:\Minutes\021103 1 therefore, has initiated a moment of silent prayer. Mr. Cooper also suggested that the City request volunteers to provide an invocation, making, in his opinion, the City not responsible. C. Mr. Otto Baron, 28681 Pujol Street, relayed the challenges of Cid Town businesses located on side streets versus on Old Town Front Street. D. Mr. Ed Dool, 28464 Old Town Front Street, clarified a recent article printed in the newspaper with regard to Old Town merchants, relaying his objections to certain comments; disagreed with the previous speaker's comment; and commended the City on its efforts in Old Town. With regard to the newspaper article, Mayor Pro Tern Naggar as well noted that the article was written in an adversarial manner and, therefore, viewing it as not an accurate portrayal. He relayed his continued support of the City working with the Old Town merchants in an effort to make Old Town a success. CITY COUNCILREPORTS A. With regard to Closed Session, Councilman Pratt stated that he was encouraged with regard to the efforts in Old Town. B. Relaying his delight with the Community Action Patrol (CAP) Program, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar commented on the City Council's efforts associated with the Temecula Citizen Corps Program; advised of upcoming training dates; and encouraged public participation. Having had the privilege to attend a ceremony hosted by the Save Southwest Riverside County (SSWRC), Mayor Pro Tem Naggar advised that he had accepted, on behalf of the City, a plaque presented to the City for its effort and support in defeating the Valley Rainbow Interconnect Project. Having met with Assemblyman Haynes to discuss the invocation matter, Mayor Pro Tern Naggar advised that Assemblyman Haynes has agreed to sponsor a State amendment to the State Constitution to eliminate the recent ruling, noting that the City Council will continue to address this matter and explore all options. C. Supporting Assemblyman Haynes' efforts in sponsoring a State amendment, Councilman Comerchero stated that the City Councilmembers took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the State of California and the United States and that currently the Constitution states that no praying shall be permitted at City Council meetings. Mr. Comerchero noted that a Constitutional amendment would be the appropriate way to handle this matter. Reporting on the progress of the express buses from Temecula (north and south), Councilman Comerchero advised that the buses have been approved by RTA and that the RTA Board would voting on the associated fair structure later this month. D. Councilman Pratt relayed his support of the express buses. E. Mayor Stone requested that the City Council, at its next meeting, adopt a resolution of support as it relates to Assemblyman Haynes' effort to proceed with a Constitutional amendment and that all Riverside cities be requested to adopt a similar resolution. Having met with representatives of the Redhawk community, Mayor Stone relayed that community's desire to be annexed to the City, advising a petition, which represents more than R:\Minutes\021103 2 two thirds of the homeowners, has been presented. Mr. Stone requested that potential consideration of annexation be agendized for the April 8, 2003, City Council meeting. City Manager Nelson advised that the City Council also be updated with respect to the sales tax reimbursement agreement for the historic buildings. 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 Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 City Treasurer's Report RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2002. 4 Award of Contract for Critical Data Center Environmental Control Update RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Award a contract to Rizzo Construction, Inc. to expand the City Hall Data Center into the Public Works Conference Room in an amount of $24,923.00 with a 10% contingency not to exceed $2,492.00; 4.2 Award a contract to Diversified Protection Systems, Inc. (DPSI) for procurement and installation of two Liebert Air Conditioning (A/C) systems and condensers in an amount of $63,754.00 with a 10% contingency not exceed $6,375.00 and for the expansion of the Inergen Fire Suppression system in an amount of $11,985.00 with a contingency not to exceed $1,199.00; 4.3 Approve an operating transfer of $110,800.00 from General Fund undesignated reserves to the Capital projects fund and appropriate the funds to the City Hall modification project. R:\Minutes\021103 3 5 Records Destruction Approval RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy. 6 Proposal to continue Staffing Services RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the contract for staffing services through Employment Systems, Inc. (ESI). 7 Amendment No. 1 to the License Aqreement with S.A.F.E. RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the License Agreement between the City of Temecula and S.A.F.E. for use of office space at the Temecula Community Center in the amount of $1.00. 8 Amendment to the Contract to Update the City General Plan RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $15,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment to the contract with Cotton Bridges Associates; 8.2 Approve an appropriation in the amount of $15,000 from the General Fund undesignated reserve. 9 Parcel Map No. 30177 (located southwest of State Route 79 South and Mahlon Vail Road) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 30177 in conformance with the conditions of approval. 10 Parcel Map No. 30107 (located east of Ynez Road, south of Overland Drive, west of Mar.qarita Road, and north of Solana Way) RECOMMENDATION: 10,1 Approve Parcel Map No. 30107 in conformance with the conditions of approval, 11 AccePtance of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Grant of Storm Drain Easement within Lots 133 and 134 of Tract Map No. 23143-9 in the Crowne Hill Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\021103 4 RESOLUTION NO. 03-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF GRANT OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT WITHIN LOTS 133 AND 134 OF TRACT MAP NO. 23143-9 12 Crowne Hill Storm Drain infrastructure - Tract No. 23143 - Cooperative A.qreement RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve the Crown Hill Tract No. 23143 - Royal Crest Place Storm Drain Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the City of Temecula, and Temecula Valley, LLC, a Delaware Corporation; 12.2 Authorize the execution of such agreement in its final form by the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Clerk. 13 Amendment No. 1 to Annual C!tywide Routine Maintenance Contract RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Citywide Routine Maintenance Contract with Waiter K. Becker (dba Becker Engineering) for an amount of $100,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. 14 Amendment No. 1 to Annual Citywide Routine Maintenance Contract RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve Amendment No. I to the Annual Citywide Routine Maintenance Contract with Imperial Paving Company, Inc. for an amount of $100,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. 15 Quitclaim of Drainaqe Easement located on Calle Fuente RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE QUITCLAIM OF A PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE UNDERLYING FEE OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL LOT 2, LOCATED WITHIN TRACT MAP NO. 21821 (30980 CALLE FUENTE) 15.2 Authorize the City Clerk to record the quitclaim deed. R:\Minutes\021103 5 16 Cabrillo Avenue/John Warner Storm Drain Contribution RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Approve a City contribution of $65,000.00 contingent upon the formation of an Assessment District toward the construction of necessary storm drain improvements at the intersection of Cabrillo Avenue and John Warner Road. (Mayor Stone abstained with regard to this item.) 17 Allocation of additional funds for Mercantile Seismic Retrofit - Project No. PW01-20 RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Approve the transfer and appropriation of $158,600.00 from the RDA Old Town District Parking Lot to the Mercantile Seismic Retrofit Project; 17.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve the contract change orders with 2H Construction for an amount of $80,400.00 above the previously approved 15% contingency for the Mercantile Seismic Retrofit - Project No. PW01-20. (Mayor Stone abstained with regard to this item.) MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 17. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Stone who abstained with regard to item Nos. 16 and 17 and Councilman Roberts who was absent. At 7:45 P M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, the City Council meeting resumed with regular business at 8:32 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Advising that there were no reportable actions under the Brown Act, City Attorney Thorson noted that the City Council gave direction with respect to the litigation items and the real property matter and clarified that any final action would be taken in public session. R:\Minutes\021103 6 ADJOURNMENT At 8:33 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: Sus~V. 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