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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061003 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 10, 2003 The City Council convened in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall; 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone Absent: Councilmember: None PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Melissa Cayalyub. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Larry Koger.~)f Hope Luther Church. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Councilman Roberts. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS Community Action Patrol Presentation Mayor Pro Tem Naggar presented the Community Action Patrol (CAP) Team Community Service Award to Lt. Pingel and Sgt. Waite who, in turn, introduced the CAP Team and reviewed the Team's achievements and on-going activities. Lt. Pingel advised that there are currently 15 CAP members and that there will be six more after the next academy graduation. Amateur Radio Week Proclamation Thanking the City Council for the proclamation, Mr. Harm Wijma, with appreciation, accepted the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Speaking in support of the affordable senior, housing project (Heritage Community Housing) on Margarita Road, the following individuals addressed the City Council: · Ms. Sharon Whitehill · Mr. Kevin Walsh · Mr. Max Gillis · Mr. Paul Kauffman · Ms. Barbara Affolter · Ms. Pat Ostrye · Ms. Mary Michlovica 28955 Pujol Street 38310 Camino Cinife no address given 31190 Salbo Court 34121 .De Portola Road 1740 E. Garry Avenue (Chairman of the Board of Heritage Community Housing) Murrieta Monrovia Santa Ana R:\Minutes\061003 1 The above-mentioned individuals spoke in support o'f the project for the following reasons: · Need for additional senior housing · Proposed location would be within close proximity of a future hospital · Senior safety/access to the community/necessity to life · Fixed income/continual rise in apartment rent Noting that the issue of whether to create or to not ~reate senior housing is a legal issue for the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, City Attorney Thorson advised that provisions imposed by the State legislature restricts the City, under the California Constitution, to allocate $3.7 million in assistance for senior projects; that the City may only provide assistance in proportion to the percentage of residents within the population; and that City analyses has indicated that the City has allocated its maximum toward senior housing. Councilman Pratt suggested the exploration of financing within the community without having to allocate from other sources. In response to Councilman Roberts, City Attorney Thorson advised that American Senior Living may proceed with the permit process and may proceed with its allocation but that the City may not allocate funds toward the project. In light of Ms. Michlovica's comments, Mayor Ston(~ requested that information be provided to the City as to if other cities utilized the General Fund as opposed to Redevelopment Agency funds to subsidize senior housing. B. Ms. Lorena Spencer, 41946 Fifth Street, reiterated her concerns with the lack of visibility of her business. C. Mr. George Di Leo, 32871 Rovato Street; readdressed his concerns with traffic and his desire to mitigate traffic congestion and speeding issues throughout the City. CITY COUNCILREPORTS A. Councilman Roberts congratulated Save Southwest Riverside County and Ms. Barbara Wilder (President of SSRC) on their efforts to prohibit the Valley-Rainbow Interconnect Powerlines. Because of the Measure A extension, Mr. Roberts advised that Metro Link and Commuter Rail will be within 10 minutes of accessibility to City residents within the next five to six years. B. Having received ownership of the 201 acres of Open Space in Roripaugh Ranch, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar commented on the $30,000 that"[he City has budgeted to begin the Master Plan process and noted that the County will be allocating an additional $30,000 for a total of $60,000. Mr. Naggar informed the residents of Southern California Edison's Air Conditioning Cycling Program. C. Encouraging participation, Councilman Pratt advised of his Community Forum held every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. R:\Minutes\061003 2 D. Although public attendance was somewhat 'disappointing, Mayor Stone commented on the wonderful Concert on the Greens with the Riverside Philharmonic Orchestra, requesting that additional promotion/advance notice of the event be provided next year. Having recently been invited to attend a Paloma Del Sol Homeowners Association meeting, Mr. Stone commented on the increased vandalism incidences in the Paloma Del Sol area and requested that additional police enforcement be provided, suggesting the use of officers on bicycles to patrol the paseo areas and the imposition of the City's 10:00 P.M. curfew. He had also requested that the area be patrolled for speeding and the abuse of stop signs. Having listened to Ms. Spencer's concerns, Mayor Stone advised that City staff has requested that Ms. Spencer abide with the City's ordinance regarding signage; that business owners have the opportunity to locate a business wherever desired; that Front and Main Streets may have greater public visibility but that such higher visibility would as well result in higher rents; and that the existing Sign Ordinance has contributed to the City's quality of life. With regard to Ms. Spencer's citations as a result of non-compliance, City Manager Nelson advised that the City has forgiven these citations as along as Ms. Spencer will comply with the City's ordinance to ensure health and safety issues are properly addressed. Although supporting the City in forgiving the previous citations, Mayor Stone noted that Ms. Spencer has been apprised to adhere to the C..ity's Sign Ordinance and that any citations from this day forward will not be forgiven. E. Councilman Pratt noted that, in his opinion, the City has not executed the intent of the Old Town Specific Plan, distributing traffic away from Front Street. Mr. Pratt advised that by doing so, traffic would be circulated onto Mercedes Street and, thereby, no additional business signs would be necessary. 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 Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of April 22, 2003 3 Resolution Approvin.q List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\061003 3 RESOLUTION NO. 03-64 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 April 30, 2003. 5 Approval of Election Resolutions RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, REQUESTING THE SERVICES OF THE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003 5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES 6 Records Destruction Approval RECOMMENDATION: 6A Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the City of Temecula approved records reter~tion policy. 7 Purchase of City Multi-Purpose Maintenance Truck RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the purchese of a multi-purpose maintenance truck from Spartan Truck Equipment, Inc. for $152,646.19. R:\Minutes\061003 4 8 Resolution adopting FY 2003/2004 Solid Waste Rates RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 9 Implementation of Special Tax- Measure C RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TO PROVIDE FOR RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, AND ARTERIAL STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS 10 Tract Map No. 30681 (located on Puiol Street west of Sixth Street) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve Tract Map No. 30681 in conformance with the conditions of approval. 11 Tract Map No. 30682 (located on Sixth Street south of Felix Valdez Road RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve Tract Map No. 30682 in conformance with the conditions of approval. 12 French Valley Parkway/I-15 Overcrossinq & Interchanqe - Project No. PW02-11 - Acquisition Agreement between the City of Temecula and Joseph C. Harold Trust and Charles R. Hebard Trust RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute in substantially the form attached hereto the PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF TEMECULA AND JOSEPH C. HAROLD AND CHARLES R. HEBARD, for the acquisition of certain real property in the amount of $1,286,768.00 plus the associated escrow fees; R:\Minutes\061003 5 12.2 Direct the City Clerk to record the document; 12.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT DEEDS OR GRANTS CONVEYING ANY INTEREST IN OR EASEMENT .UPON REAL ESTATE AS PERMITrED BY GOVERNMENT CO, DE SECTION 27281 (Pulled off calendar.) 13 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Aqreement - Roripau.qh Fire Station Desiqn - Proiect No. PW03-01 RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for professional architectural services in an amount not to exceed $134,230.00 for final design, bidding, and construction support for the Roripaugh Fire Station and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment; 13.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to the agreement not to exceed the contingency amount of $18,432.00 which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount. 14 Authorized Temporary Street Closures for the Street Paintinq Festival in Old Town (Old Town Front Street between Third and Fifth Streets includinq Main Street between Murrieta Creek and Old Town Front Street ., RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE STREET .PAINTING FESTIVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT (Pulled for separate discussion; see pages 7-8.) 15 First Amendment to Aqreement between City of Temecula and PEL^ for Landscape Plan Check and inspection Services RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve a contract amendment with PELA for landscape plan check and inspection services for a total contract amount of $97,000.00. R:\Minutes\061003 6 16 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 03-05 (Prima Facie Speed Limit) RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 03-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(d) OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS TO INCLUDE PECHANGA PARKWAY BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 79 (SOUTH) AND SOUTH CITY LIMITS, RAINBOW CANYON ROAD BETWEEN PECHANGA PARKWAY AND SOUTH CITY LIMITS, AVENIDA DE MISSlONES BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 79 (SOUTH) AND VIA RIO TEMECULA, VIA RIO TEMECUI-A BETWEEN AVENIDA DE MISSIONES AND REDHAWK PARKWAY, COUNTRY GLEN WAY BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 79 (SOUTH) AND VIA RIO TEMECULA, DIAZ ROAD BETWEEN WINCHESTER ROAD AND DENDY PARKWAY, AND WINCHESTER ROAD BETWEEN DIAZ ROAD AND DENDY PARKWAY MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-11, 13, and 15- 16 (Item No. 12 was pulled off calendar and Item No. 14 was considered under separate discussion.) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 14 Authorized Temporary Street Closures for the Street Paintinq Festival in Old Town (Old Town Front Street between Third and Fifth Streets includin.q Main Street between Murrieta Creek and Old Town Front Street RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT Public Works Director Hughes reviewed the staff report (as per written material). The following individuals spoke in opposition to the 'temporary street closure for the Street Painting Festival: · Ms. Valerie Harris 28663 Front Street · Mr. Doc Lane 28657 Front Street R:\Minutes\061003 7 · Mr. Brian Bleecker 28657 Front Street · Ms. Bernadine Harris 42030 Main Str, eet The above-mentioned individuals spoke in oppositioh to the request for the following reasons and suggested the following: Financial hardship · Clean-up necessary after the event · Offensive noise from motorcycles Su~lqestions · Locate the event at the mall or at the Stampede · A main street should not be closed for such an event - possibly move it to the City parking lot after Farmers' Market. Advising that a decision had been made to close streets in Old Town only once a quarter, Councilman Roberts recommended that the event continue this year as planned but that it be readdressed for next year. Although supporting the event, Councilman Pratt s~ggested that it be relocated to Front Street to the bridge at First Street. Because arrangements have already been made fo'r this year's event, Councilman Comerchero suggested holding the event this year's and that next year's event be explored. Considering the business impact this closure will have on the businesses, Mayor Stone relayed his support of relocating this year event to the City parking lot next to the Stampede. MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved tO approve staff recommendation with the understanding that this year's event would be critiqued and discussed in order to explore other options for next year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt and Mayor Stone who voted n._.~o. At 8:15 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 8:37 P.M. COUNCIL BUSINESS 17 Review and Adoption of the FY 2003-04 Annual Operating Budget RECOMMENDATION: ,, 17.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\061003 8 RESOLUTION NO. 03-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE FY' 2003-04 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS 17.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 17.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2003-04 By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the staff report (of record); commented on the significant effort involved with the preparation of this document; thanked the Department Directors for their associated efforts; and extended his appreciation to Finance Director Roberts and her staff. With regard to animal control services, City Manager Nelson, for Councilman Roberts, advised that this matter would be addressed by the City Council at its June 24, 2003, meeting. Highlighting the creation of an Information System Department and the City's continued efforts to ensure public safety, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar qommented on the City's goal to retain one police officer per 1,000 residents ratio (1:1,000); advised that the City has exceeded that goal with a ratio of 1:986; and noted that that it would be his goal to further reduce this ratio to 1:850. Mr. Naggar requested that in next year's budget, the possibility of providing educational opportunities to firefighters to attend paramedic schooling; so that the City may have the ability to place a paramedic on every fire vehicle. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 18 Review and Adoption of the FY2004-08 Capital Improvement Budqet RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\061003 9 RESOLUTION NO. 03-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2004-08 AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FY 2003-04 By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson highlighted the staff report (of record). Considering its current condition, Councilman Comerchero requested that the rehabilitation of the Temecula Elementary School pool be explored in next year's budget. Being of the opinion that not enough thought has been given to the expenditures with regard to circulation, Councilman Pratt recommended the implementation of interim program to mitigate traffic. For Mayor Pro Tem Naggar, City Manager Nelson advised that the proposed traffic improvements for this budget ($157 million) are funded and that the City has taken a leadership role in preserving right of ways as well as promoting regional improvements which will benefit the City and the entire region. Relaying his opposition to Councilman Pratt's comment that the proposed improvements will not mitigate traffic, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar stated that the proposed improvements will mitigate traffic as will the stand the City has taken with the County to identify infrastructure and to require the completion of them with building permits. In response to Councilman Pratt's comment, Mayo'r Stone noted that with the area's continued growth, there is a need to address mass transit but that this issue cannot be solely addressed by the City, commenting on the need of leadership from Federal/State officials. MOTION.: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Naggar and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who abstained with regard to the Circulation Element of the CIP. 19 Plannin.q Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Appoint two applicants to serve on the F~lanning Commission for full three-year terms through June 4, 2006. Thanking those individuals who had applied and encouraging individuals to continue to apply, both Mayor Stone and Mayor Pro Tern Naggar unanimously recommended the reappointment of current Planning Commissioners Chiniaeff and Guerriero. In light of current Planning Commission projects such as the General Plan Amendment and the development of Specific Plans, Mayor Pro Tem Naggar commended the Commission on a job well done and commented on the benefit of retaining the continuity on the Commission. R:\Minutes\061003 10 Viewing the existing Planning Commission as the best the City has ever had, Councilman Comerchero as well commended the Commission on a job well done and concurred with the proposed recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to reappoint Planning Commissioners Chiniaeff and Guerriero to the Planning Commission. The motion' was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comment. CITY ATFORNEY'S REPORT No Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT At 9:08 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2003, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTE.ST' ~ ~__~ ~(J ~____~ffreyE. Stone, Mayor R:\Minutes\061003 11