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TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 12, 2021 - 7:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS MEETING
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State
of California Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In
accordance with the order, the public may not view the meeting in-person in the Council Chamber. The
live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online. Details can be found at
temeculaca.gov/tv.
Submission of Public Comments: For those wishing to make public comments at the meeting, please
submit your comments by email to be read aloud into the record at the meeting by the City Clerk. Email
comments must be submitted to randi.johl@temeculaca.gov. Email comments on matters not on the
agenda must be received prior to the time the item for Public Comments is called. Email comments on
agenda items must be received prior to the time Public Comments for the agenda item is called. Email
comments on public hearing items must be received prior to the time the public hearing is opened to hear
public comments. All email comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern
public comments at an in-person meeting. Public Comments for this meeting may only be submitted via
email. Comments via text and social media will not be accepted.
Reading of Public Comments: The City Clerk shall read all email comments, provided that the reading
shall not exceed three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Council may provide, consistent with the
time limit for speakers at an in-person Council meeting. The email comments shall become part of the
meeting record.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 PM: Mayor Maryann Edwards
INVOCATION: Aaron Adams, City Manager
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Maryann Edwards
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Edwards, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation Regarding Incoming/Outgoing Mayor and President
Presentation Regarding Years of Service for Commissioners Ron Guerriero (30) and Eric Levine (5)
F Presentation by Darlene Wetton, Chief Executive Officer of Temecula Valley Hospital
Presentation by American Public Works Association for Ronald Reagan Sports Park Pump Track
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment on non-agendized item(s):
• Brett DiOrio • Jennifer O'Farrell
• Chuck Warnert and Nancy Warnert • Kathy Sizemore
• Craig and Alana Burchett • Temecula Resident
• Dave and Lisa Chrisman • Arthur St. Doval
• Gary and Earlene Bodman • Joy Wilson
• Gene Burchett • Paula Terese Mead
• Glenn and Kathlene ManininSmith • Jonathan Chang
• Jane Lauhon • Ana Neri
• Joseph Doran and Toni Doran • Jamie Rager
• Ken and Debi Johnson • Darcy Durio
• Kevin R. Hazzard • PJ
• Liane DiOrio • Tammy Acme
• Marion and James A. Jones • Jennifer Scharf
• Melinda Emig • David Burros
• Michael Gomez and Valerie Wright-Gomez • Candice Keller
• Mike DiOrio • Dr. Lisa Sanchez
• Nathan DiOrio • Bob Kowell
• Neal Van Bruggen • Tami Sims
• Olivia DiOrio • Nam-Yong Horn
• Randy and Amy Crain • George Williams
• Rick Reiss • Sarah Hilker
• Susie Sharp
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected
unanimous approval.
1. Waive Reading of Standard Ordinances and Resolutions
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all standard
ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda except as specifically
required by the Government Code.
2. Approve Action Minutes of December 8, 2020
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of December 8, 2020.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Approve City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2020 and November 30, 2020
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as of
October 31, 2020 and November 30, 2020.
5. Approve Annual Boards and Commissions Handbook for Calendar Year 2021
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual Boards and Commissions
Handbook for calendar year 2021.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Rahn. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
6. Approve Annual Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2021
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual Legislative Platform for
calendar year 2021.
7. Approve Annual Citywide Records Retention Schedule and Records Destruction for Calendar
Year 2021
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE ESTABLISHED
CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, THEREBY
AMENDING AND RESTATING THE RECORDS RETENTION
POLICY, AND APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
RECORDS
8. Approve First Amendment to Solar Power Purchase Agreement, First Amendment to Sublease
Agreement, First Amendment to License Use Agreement, and Amended and Restated Guaranty
of Solar Power Purchase Agreement; all with SMER Research 1, LLC
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF
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TEMECULA AND AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHWEST
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ENERGY AUTHORITY (SRCEA),
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF FIRST
AMENDMENT TO SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, AND
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT, ANDAPPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTY OF
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Approved the Staff Recommendation(4-0, Rahn abstained): Motion by Schwank, Second by
Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn abstaining. The City Attorney stated that
Mayor Pro Tem Rahn would be abstaining on Item 8 on the Consent Calendar, First Amendment to the
Power Purchase Agreement,and several other documents between SMER Research 1, LLC, and the
Southwest Riverside County Energy Authority and Temecula's Guaranty of power purchase payments.
Mayor Pro Tem Rahn has been researching environmental issues concerning the solar power plant on
the SMER site in in conjunction with SMER Research 1 under its lease obligations with San Diego
State University. The City Attorney also stated that Item 8 is on the Council's Consent Calendar so
Mayor Pro Tern Rahn will not need to leave the dais or Zoom meeting, unless the Item is pulled
for further consideration by a member of the City Council. The motion will be to
approve the Consent Calendar with his abstention on Item 8 so he may vote on the Consent
Calendar. His abstention and the reasons for it will be noted in the Minutes for the
Meeting.
RECESS:
At 8:31 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District
Meeting and the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:38 PM, the City
Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
12. Introduce Ordinance Amending Temecula Municipal Code Section 2.40.100 Adding New
Commission Reference
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 2.04.100 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR CITY
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Stewart. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
13. Introduce Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.10 to the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding the
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Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.10 TO THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ELECTRONIC AND PAPER
METHODS OF FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE
STATEMENTS
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Rahn. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
14. Consider Appointments to City Council Committees for Calendar Year 2021
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to serve on committees for
calendar year 2021 and approve related City Council Committee
Assignments List.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
15. Consider and Provide Direction Regarding Vacancy on Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the vacancy on the Public/Traffic Safety
Commission and appoint an applicant from the November 2020
applicant pool or provide direction to advertise, recruit, and select anew.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote
reflected unanimous approval. Appointment of David Matics to the Public/Traffic Safety
Commission
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Receive and File)
16. Police Department Monthly Report
COMMISSION REPORTS
Community Services Commission, Old Town Local Review Board, Planning Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
CAL FIRE - Fire Department
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
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At 9:43 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 5:30
PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California.
Maryann E'war , a or
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Rands , Ay Clerk
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