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Home My WebLink About031803 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2003 After the Closed Session that convened at 5:30 P.M., the City Council convened in Open Session at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecuia City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present; Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Counciimembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone Councilmember: None The prelude music was provided by Eve Craig. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern Naggar. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Councilman Pratt. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of the Medic Vehicles Fire Chief Windsor provided an update on the Paramedic Assessment Squad Program, commented on the purchase of the medic vehicle, and introduced Fire Captain Adams who, by way of overheads, gave a more detailed overview of the Paramedic Program, advising that during Council recess, the vehicles are available for viewing. Presentation of $15,000 to the Friends of the Library from the Temecula Women's Club Ms. Beverly Weeks and Ms. Mary Dackerman of the Women's Club presented to Ms. Grace Mellman and Ms. Rose Vanderhaak, representing the Friends of the Library, a $15,000 check for the new Temecula Library. Thanking the Women's Club for its generous donation, Ms. Mellman stated that this donation would greatly benefit the entire community. Ms. Vanderhaak, Temecula Valley Library Manager, as well expressed her gratitude for the generous donation and the overall volunteer efforts of this City. Mayor Stone commented on the City's efforts to obtain a library grant and encouraged, by way of letter writing, the community to support the request for this grant. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Rabbi Hurwitz left his blessing on the community and on the military personnel fighting for the Nation's freedom in iraq. B. Mr. Elton Ward, resident of Silverhawk, shared an article written by an Inland Area soldier entitled Price of Freedom. R:\Minutes\031803 1 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Thanking Norm Reeves for the generous donation of five Global Electric Motor (GEM) cars, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar advised that these cars will be utilized by the Temecula Citizen Corps and invited the public to view these five GEM cars on March 25, 2003, at 4:30 P.M., at City Hall. B. Having attended the recent National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C., Councilman Comerchero, as a member of the League Steering Committee for Economic Community/Economic Development, reported that the City of Temecula was chosen as a host City for the next Economic Development Executive Committee meeting in May at which job creation and retention will be discussed. Mr. Comerchero apprised the public of a silver gavel, which was lent to him by Mr. Charles Cables, noting that he would be using it during the Community Services District meeting. In closing, Councilman Comerchero relayed his and his family's thoughts and prayers for the servicemen and women that are protecting this Nation's freedom. C. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar advised that he would be making his acting debut in the upcoming Annie production at Temesoal High School on April 3 - 6, 2003. D. Councilman Pratt apprised the Council and the public of his goal to schedule Community Forums the Saturday following a City Council meeting, noting that these forums would be located in the parking lot of a public park between 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. E. Addressing the DMV parking problems on Diaz Road, Councilman Roberts offered various options such fencing, berm, and shuttle bus and advised that in an effort to resolve the matter, the City will be working with the State. Advising that the State Transportation Improvement Funds Committee had met, Councilman Roberts noted that the State Transportation Improvement Funds budget was greatly impacted because of monies being reallocated to the General Fund. F. Inviting the public to attend, Mayor Stone advised that the State of the City Address would be Thursday, March 20, 2003, at 8:00 A.M., at Pechanga. Mayor Stone requested that the Council be updated at the next City Council meeting with regard to the Riverside County Integrated Plan (RCIP). 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. R:\Minutes\031803 2 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 28, 2003; 2.2 Approve the minutes of February 11,2003; (Councilman Roberts abstained with regard to this Item.) 2.3 Approve the minutes of February 25, 2003. 3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-26 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 January 31,2003. 5 Radio Tower Controller (At the request of Mayor Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Naggar) RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Authorize $1,500 to replace a controller for the radio repeater for the Temecula Valley Chapter of RACES. 6 Resolution of Support - Indian Gaminq Local Community Benefits Act RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE INDIAN GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS ACT AS DEVELOPED BY THE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN INDIAN NATIONS' (TASlN) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMI'I-I'EE FOR ALLOCATING AND DISTRIBUTING THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND R:\Minutes\031803 3 7 ALL-Way Stop Control (located at Butterfield Staqe and Channel Street/Welton Wa,/} RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD AND CHANNEL STREET/WELTON WAY 8 Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Citywide Routine Maintenance Contract RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the annual Citywide routine maintenance contract with Monteleone Excavating for an amount of $100,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. 9 Library Grant Application RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE TEMECULA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT BUDGET, LOCAL FUNDING COMMITMENT, AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000 9.2 Approve the grant application for the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Act of 2000 and authorize staff to submit the application to the Bond Act Board. 9.3 Approve the Library Joint Use Cooperative Agreement among the Temecula Valley Unified School District, the county of Riverside, and the City of Temecula programs and services that enhance the academic tools for school children in graces K-12. R:\Minutes\031803 4 10 Consideration of joininq other cities in the United States in filin.q an Amicus Curiae Brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the City of Burbank in the Invocation Case, Rubin v. City of Burbank RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Authorize joining with other cities in the United States in the filing of an amicus curiae brief (ffriend 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. Mayor Stone noted that although the City will be joining in the filing of an amicus curiae brief, no funds will be expended by the City. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-10. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Roberts who abstained with regard to Item No. 2.2. At 7:41 P M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Temecula Public Financing Authority, the City Council meeting resumed with regular business at 8:05 P.M. Mayor Stone apprised the public of an upcoming fundraiser for Ms. Pattie Deroeux, Chief Operating Officer for the Chamber of Commerce, at Pat & Oscar's Restaurant, on Sunday, March 23, 2003. COUNCIL BUSINESS 16 Reappointment of Riverside County Habitat Conservation A,qency and French Valley Airport Committee Assiqnments (At the request of Councilman Pratt) RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Appoint one member of the City Council to serve on each of the following external committees: French Valley Airport Committee and Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency. With Councilman Pratt's approval, Councilman Roberts suggested the Mr. Pratt remain as the Council representative of these committees but that staff be sent to attend the meetings. Councilman Pratt voiced no opposition. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional input. R:\Minutes\031803 5 CITY A'I-FORNEY'S REPORT With regard to Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Cudey noted that there were no reportable actions to report under the provision of the Brown Act. ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: (~ '~ '~Jeffrey E.'""~tone, Mayor R:\Minutes\031803 6