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Home My WebLink About022503 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2003 Present: Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC The Open Session convened at 7:05 P.M., on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone Councilmember: None The prelude music was provided by Erika Weitzel. INVOCATION The invocation was given by City Manager Nelson. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Naggar. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Presentation to Vince Di Donato Mayor Pro Tem Naggar presented a plaque to Mr. Di Donato, relaying the City's appreciation for his efforts and for graciously rendering his services to design the display area of the Sister City's monument Singing in the Rain displayed at the Duck Pond. Presentation of the Professional Achievement Award to Human Resources Director Yates by California Leaque of Cities Ms. Diana Axley, League Committee Chair, presented the Award of Excellence to Human Resources Director Yates and informed the City that Mr. Yates was one of 11 recipients to have received this award in the State of California. With appreciation to the City Council for its support and leadership, Mr. Yates accepted the award. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar commended Mr. Yates on a job well done. City Manager Nelson echoed Mayor Pro Tern Naggar's comment and welcomed Mr. Yates' wife, children, and parents to the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. R:\Minutes\022503 1 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Advising that he had not attended the February 11, 2003, City Council meeting because of his lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., Councilman Roberts commented on lobbying efforts to obtain Federal funding for transportation projects, noting that the Transportation Agencies in Southern California joined lobbying efforts in an effort to obtain additional funding. Mr. Roberts advised that the Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Program (CETAP) has adopted the north/south corridor and that it will remain a four-lane arterial. Advising that the 91 Freeway Express Lane Advisory Committee had met, Councilman Roberts noted that the proposal of 3+ High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane riding for free, did not pass and that he would anticipate that the matter will be readdressed. In closing, Mr. Roberts thanked Mr. Jim Dent, President of the Temeku Hills Association, Board Members, and Homeowners for the gracious reception he had received. B. Councilman Pratt requested that he be relieved of his responsibilities associated with the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency and the French Valley Airport Committee and that a reappointment be agendized for the next City Council meeting. C. Having attended a meeting with regard to the 1-15 Interregional Partnership, Councilman Comerchero relayed his delight with the level of cooperation on both sides of the County line and advised that initial efforts will include the coordination of regional problems and to determine regional solutions between Riverside County and San Diego County. D. By way of an overhead, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar reminded the public of upcoming Citizen Corps/Neighborhood Watch Program training dates. In response to concerns he had received from two Meadowview residents, Mr. Naggar advised that the City has no intent of taking the common open space area in Meadowview for park purposes or for road construction purposes. E. In light of County CETAP and General Plan changes, Mayor Stone requested that the RClP meeting schedule be posted on the City's Web and expressed concern with proposed upzones and associated traffic impacts Considering the number of approved developments in the French Valley, Mr. Stone noted that these developments would be dependent on the widening of State Highway 79 North. In light of the State budget crisis, Mr. Stone commented on the City's need to assist with this matter to ensure public safety. In an effort to address this issue, Mr. Stone recommended a five-way partnership with the City and the City of Murrieta, County of Riverside, Caltrans, the City of Hemet, suggesting that the City contribute the first $100,000 and requesting matching grants. R:\Minutes\022503 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 inctuded in the agenda. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 14, 2003. 3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Reschedulinq of March 11,2003, City Council Meetin.q RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Direct the City Clerk to reschedule the regular City Council meeting of March 11, 2003, to Mamh 18, 2003, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements of the Government Code. 5 Approval of 2002-03 Mid-year Bud.qet Adiustments RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET R:\Minutes\022503 3 5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 6 Property Insurance Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the City of Temecula Property Insurance Policy renewal with Chubb Insurance Company, Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Company, and Lloyd's of London for the period of February 26, 2003, through February 26, 2004, in the amount of $84,763. 7 Acceptance of Median Landscape Bonds and A.qreement alonq Solana Way - Parcel Map No. 30107 (Guidant Development) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Accept the agreement and surety bonds for Eli Lilly and Company to provide Jandscaped medians along Solana Way west of Margarita Road in Parcel Map No. 30107. 8 Citizen Corps Pro.qram Purchase of two-way radios RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Authorize the purchase of 30 multi-channel 800 megahertz, two-way hand held radios from Comtronix of Hemet for $36,000; 8.2 Appropriate $18,000 in the Police Department line item and increase estimated grant revenue by $18,000. 9 Contract Amendment for Schirmer Enqineerinq RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve a contract amendment with Schirmer Engineering for an annual amount of $25,000 and a total contract amount of $50,000. 10 Resolution of Support-Invocations in Public Meetinqs (as per Mayor Stone) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\022503 4 RESOLUTION NO. 03-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY MEMBER RAY HAYNES IN HIS EFFORTS TO CHANGE THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW PUBLIC AGENCIES TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL INVOCATION AS A FREE SPEECH RIGHT DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS 11 Street Name Chanqe Crowne Hill Specific Plan RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CHANGING SECTIONS OF FOX ROAD IN TRACT NO. 23143 TO VERMONT ROAD AND CAMELOT ROAD 12 Authorize Temporary Street Closure on Rancho Vista Road in front of Temecula Valley Hi.qh School for the Every 15 Minutes Proqram RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE OF RANCHO VISTA ROAD IN FRONT OF TEMECULA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN MARGARITA ROAD AND RIO VISTA FOR THE EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON MAY 22, 2003, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT 13 Award of Construction Contract for Proiect No. PW99-11SW - Pechanqa Parkway (formerly known as Pala Road) Soundwall Improvements RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\022503 5 13.2 13.3 13.4 RESOLUTION NO. 03-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT REGARDING CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE REIMBURSED FROM PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS Authorize the use of $914,000.00 from the General Fund, which will be reimbursed from Community Facilities District 01-3 Bond proceeds, to fully fund the construction and administration of the Pechanga Parkway Soundwall Improvements; Award a construction contract for the Pechanga Parkway Soundwall Improvements - Project No. PW99-11SW - to R.J. Bullard Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,886,303.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $288,630.30 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 13. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:32 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 7:34 P.M. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14 Development Review Process Status Report RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Receive and file. Planning Director Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to receive and file the report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar advised that the City Council's intent with this review process was to ensure a business friendly community. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Echoing Mayor Pro Tem Naggar's comments with regard to the review process, City Manager Nelson commended the City Council in providing direction with improving customer services and commended staff for the support, resulting in an improved process. R:\Minutes\022503 6 CITY ATI'ORNEY'S REPORT Advising that there were no reportable actions under the Brown Act, City Attorney Thorson noted that the City Council gave extensive direction with respect to the litigation items. ADJOURNMENT At 7:39 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: R:\Minutes\022503 7