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Home My WebLink About111803 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 2003 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:30 P.M. and in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. . Present: 4 Councilmembers: Comerchero, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone Absent: Councilmember: Naggar PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Shawnti Rylem, who as well presented to the Mayor a picture she had drawn entitled The Waterfall." INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Howard Brown. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Councilman Comerchero. PRESENT A TIONIPROCLAMA TIONS Certificate of Achievement to Christooher Jenninas for achievina Eaale Scout rank Thanking the City Council for the certificate and the City of Temecula Eagle pin, Christopher Jennings provided a brief overview of his Eagle Scout project. The Fourth Annual Communitv Candleliaht Tribute Proclamation Expressing appreciation for the proclamation, Ms. Linda Mejia invited the City Council and the community to attend the Fourth Annual Community Candlelight Tribute - Remembering Those We've Loved and Lost event at the Promenade Mall, on Saturday, December 6, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Welcoming the City Council and the public to attend, Ms. Linda Rae Tyler, 42650 San Julian Place, Temecula, Post Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, announced that the grand opening event will be held on December 6, 2003, at 7:00 P.M. In closing, Ms. Tyler thanked the City for its cooperation and assistance in bringing this project to fruition. In light of the recent expenditures during the City's City Council Municipal Election, Mr. George Di Leo, 32871 Rovato Street, requested that the City Council consider the imposition of campaign spending limits. R:\Minutes\111803 I I I CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Relaying his delight with the approval of the City's grant application by the Public Library Construction and Renovation Board in the amount of $8,552,414.00, Councilman Roberts thanked the efforts of all those associated with this project, including the community. B. Sharing his enthusiasm of the approval of the City's library grant application, Councilman Pratt proceeded with highlighting other memorable experiences during his four-year term as a City Councilmember and relaying his enjoyment of having had the opportunity to serve the City. C. Councilman Comerchero commended Councilman Pratt for his devotion of the past four years to the City. Mr. Comerchero as well commended Councilman Roberts on his participation and efforts in the approval of the library grant application, noting that those efforts started as long as five years ago. Having been privileged to attend Governor Schwarzenegger's inaugural ceremony, Mr. Comerchero expressed the feeling of optimism and sense of togetherness in Sacramento. D. Mayor Stone as well commended Councilman Pratt for his four years of service to the City of Temecula. Noticing a decrease in offenders, Mr. Stone commended the Police Department in its efforts with regard to the red light enforcement program. Mr. Stone requested that the Enforce Responsible Alcohol Consumption in Temecula (E.R.A.C.I.T.) Program be employed during the upcoming holiday season. CONSENT CALENDAR Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adootion 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 October 22, 2003. 3 Resolution aoorovina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R\Minutes\111803 2 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 03.162 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Citv Treasurer's Reoort RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2003. 5 Liabilitv Insurance Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the City of Temecula Liability Insurance Policy Renewal with Clarendon America Insurance CompanylArch Specialty Insurance Company in the amount of $279,984 for general and excess liability insurance for the period of December 1, 2003 through December 1, 2004. 6 Purchase of Police Motorcvcles RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of three 2004 Police Road King motorcycles from Quaid Harley Davidson for a total amount of $62,177.64; 6.2 Appropriate an additional $33,000 to the Police Department budget for the purchase of the third motorcycle with equipment. 6.1 7 Acceotance of certain Public Streets into the Citv-Maintained Street Svstem within various Tracts of the Temeku Hills Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 03.163 A RESOL TUION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO THE CITY.MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM WITHIN TEMEKU HILLS SUBDIVISION 8 Authorize Temoorarv Street Closures for Temecula's Electric Liaht Parade on December 4. 2003 and deleaate authoritv to issue Soecial EventslStreet Closures Permit to the Director of Public Works/Citv Enaineer RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\111803 3 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 03.164 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR JEFFERSON AVENUE AND ABUTTING STREETS FROM RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD TO OVERLAND DRIVE AND ALSO THE LOW FLOW CROSSING AT VIA MONTEZUMA AT DIAZ ROAD FOR TEMECULA'S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE ON DECEMBER 4, 2003, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES 9 First Amendment to License Aareement with Electrend. Inc. RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the First Amendment to License Agreement between the City of Temecula and Electrend, Inc. for use of real property and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 9.2 Authorize the City Clerk to record the document. 10 Completion and Acceptance of installation of Batterv Back-up Svstem for Traffic Sianals utilizina Liaht Emittina Diode (LED) Modules - Proiect No. PW03-04 RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Accept the installation of Battery Back-up System for Traffic Signals Utilizing Light Emitting Diode (LED) Modules- Project No. PW03-04 as complete; 10.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 10.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of Completion of no liens have been filed. 11 French Valley Parkwayll-15 Overcrossina and Interchanae - Project No. PW02-11 - Acquisition Aareement between the Citv of Temecula and Joseph C. Herold Trust and Charles R. Hebard Trust RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute in substantially the form attached hereto, the PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND JOSEPH C. HEROLD AND CHARLES R. HEBARD, for the acquisition of certain real property in the amount of $298,822.00 plus the associated escrow fees; 11.2 Direct the City Clerk to record the document; 11.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\111803 4 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 03-165 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 PERMITTED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27281 12 Purchase and Sale Aareements for property located at the northwest corner of Main and Mercedes Streets RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt a resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 03-166 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND MERCEDES STREET (APN 922-034-032, -033, AND -034) IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA 12.2 Approve an appropriation from unreserved General Fund balance in an amount not to exceed $565,000 for acquisition, predevelopment costs, developer fees, soil testing, escrow and closing costs. 13 Second Readino of Ordinance No. 03-11 (Cable. Video. and Telecommunications) RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 03.11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REGULATING CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 5.12 OF TITLE 5 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-13. Councilman Roberts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Mayor Pro Tem Naggar who was absent. At 7:28 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 7:59 P.M. R:\Minutes\111803 5 COUNCIL BUSINESS I 14 Donation to Firefiahters' Spark of Love Tov Drive (Placed at the request of Mayor Stone) 14.1 Consider approval and allocation of $500 for the Firefighters' Spark of Life Toy Drive. Assistant City Manager O'Grady introduced Fire Chief Howard Windsor who presented the staff report (of record). MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve the requested $500 allocation along with another $500 for a total of $1,000 for the Firefighters' Spark of Life Toy Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Mayor Pro T em Naggar who was absent. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT I City Attorney Thorson relayed that in closed session, the City Council set just compensation for the properties associated in Item No.1 (Rancho California Business Park Association) and authorized the City Attorney and Director of Public Works to submit an offer to those properties. With regard to Item Nos. 2 - 6 (property acquisition), Mr. Thorson advised that the City Council gave direction to the City Attorney and real property negotiators. With regard to Item Nos. 6 and 7, the City Council provided direction to the City Attorney but no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 8:03 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. I R:\Minutes\111803 6