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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052504 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 2004 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 P.M. and in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Roberts, Washington, and Naggar 4 Absent: Councilmember: Stone PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Shanti Ryle. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Ted Miller of Crossroads Church. ALLEGIANCE The flag ceremony was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero. PRESENT A TION/PROCLAMA TIONS Presentation to Ron Roberts Surprising Councilman Roberts, Ms. Larramendi, Special Assistant to Attorney General Lockyer, read into the record a letter of commendation from Attorney General Lockyer, congratulating Mr. Roberts on his newly elected position as President of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). She had also noted that congratulations were sent from Mayor Bart Barlett of the City of Monrovia. National Foster Care Month Proclamation Ms. Vivian Hogue, Executive Director of Family Hope Foster Family Agency; Ms. Gigi Richter, Office Manager; and Ms. Mykala Triplett, Assistant Executive Director, were in attendance to accept the proclamation and to extend their appreciation to the City Council. California CadeVJunior State Championship Team Commending the team on its accomplishments, Coach Dodds informed the City Council that the wrestlers will be traveling to Japan during the month of June. At this time, the City Council presented to each wrestler a Certificate of Achievement. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. In response to Ms. Margaret Jones, Temecula, who expressed an on-going concern with student parking safety at Chaparral High School, Mayor Naggar requested that Ms. Jones call him to address the issue. R:IMinuteslO52504 I I I B. On behalf of the Historical Association, Mr. Jimmy Moore, thanked the City Council for its proposed action with regard to the relocation of the Escallier House/Barn at the May 11, 2004, City Council meeting. C. Choosing not to speak at this time, Ms. Joan Tussing, Temecula, advised that she would meet with City Manager Nelson. D. By way of written information (submitted to the City Clerk), Mr. Rob Leanza, Temecula, expressed concern with the installation of an All-way stop sign at the corner of Meadows Parkway and Royal Oaks, commenting on noise issues. Because the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be addressing this issue at its May 27, 2004, Commission meeting, Mayor Naggar suggested that Mr. Leanza attend that meeting. E. Having attended the Solar Cup Races, Ms. Charlotte Fox, Temecula, shared her enthusiasm of this event with the Councilmembers. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Washington commended staff on its efforts associated with the Budget Workshop; thanked City Clerk Jones for her assistance with the development of the Youth in Government Program; and expressed his enthusiasm with this newly formed program. B. Expressing honor with the recognition received from Attorney General Lockyer for his election to SCAG by the Regional Council, Councilman Roberts commented on local SCAG related items such as the upcoming joint meeting between SCAG and SANDAG to discuss mutual regional issues and advised that the Regional Council will hold its June meeting in Temecula at the Temecula Creek Inn. Advising that the Indian Gaming Committee had met, Mr. Roberts noted that the final distribution of funds should be made within the next two weeks. C. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commended Councilman Roberts on his accomplishment of being elected President to SCAG. Having attended the National League of Cities Community and Economic Subcommittee meeting in Maryland, Mr. Comerchero commented on the opportunities that were afforded for one-on-one lobbying with regard to City issues as well as the participation in discussions with regard to growth issues, housing shortages, etc., noting that such issues were not unique to this region. D. Having visited the French Valley Elementary School, Mayor Naggar shared pictures and as well commented on his delightful experience with Ms. Varner's third grade class. 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:IMinuteslO52504 2 I I I 2 Resolution approyinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04- 53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 Financial Statements for the Nine Months Ended March 31. 2004 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and file the Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2004. 4 Amendment No.2 to the License Aqreement with Safe Alternatives for Evervone (SAF.E.) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve Amendment No.2 to the License Agreement between the City of Temecula and Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAF.E.) for use of office space at the Temecula Community Center. 5 Second Amendment to the Pool Maintenance Services Aareement RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Second Amendment with Certified Pool Water Specialists, which will exercise the City's option for a second one-year extension of the Agreement for an annual amount of $29,370.00, including contingency. The Agreement will be extended through June 30, 2005. 6 First Amendment to Prudential Overall Supply Aqreement RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the First Amendment with Prudential Overall Supply Company, which will exercise the City's option for a one-year extension of the Agreement for an annual amount of $13,660 including contingency. The agreement will be extended through June 30, 2005. 7 Support of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill (At the request of Councilman Roberts) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinuteslO52504 3 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 04-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL SIX-YEAR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION BILL 8 Amendment No.2 to Loan Aqreement with the Bovs and Girls Club of Southwest County RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve Amendment No.2 to the City's Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County that would provide for funding of approved programs in lieu of cash loan payments. 9 Wolf Valley - Antelope Place Lateral. Proiect No. 7-0-0269. Tract Map No. 29798-4. Cooperative Aqreement RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Wolf Valley - Antelope Place Lateral, Project No. 7-0-0269, Tract Map No. 29798-4, Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the City of Temecula, and Wolf Creek Development LLC. 9.2 Authorize the execution of such agreement in its final form by the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Clerk. 10 TM 29639 - Approval of Subdivision Improvement Aareement and Acceptance of Bonds for Winchester Road and Ynez Road Improvements as part of Harveston Development (CFD 03- Q§l RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 10.2 Accept the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond as security for the agreement. 11 Winchester Road (SA 79N) Maintenance Aqreement with Riverside County RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinuleslO52504 4 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 04-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR A SEGMENT OF WINCHESTER ROAD (SR 79) LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, AS PART OF THE FUTURE RELINQUISHMENT OF STATE ROUTE 79 TO THE CITY OF TEMECULA (SENATE BILL 87) 11.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Agreement between the City of Temecula and the County of Riverside. 11.3 Authorize the City Clerk's Office to forward five (5) executed copies of the Agreement and Resolution to the Riverside County Transportation Department for action by the Board of Supervisors. 12 Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II. Proiect No. PW02-26 Award of a Construction Contract and Approval of Reimbursement Aqreements RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Award a construction contract for Project No. PW02-26 Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II, from south of Overland Drive to Rancho California Road to Griffith Company in the amount of $1,997,758.95 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 12.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $199,775.90, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 12.3 Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $760,000.00 from the Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Citywide project to the Jefferson Avenue Rehabilitation - Phase II project to cover the construction costs. 12.4 Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between Rancho California Water District (RCWD) and the City of Temecula in the amount of $28,780 for Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II and authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement. 12.5 Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and the City of Temecula in the amount of $6,720 for Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II and authorize the City Manager to execute the reimbursement agreement. 13 Citywide Concrete Repairs FY2003-04. Project No. PW04-11. Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Construction Bids AECOMMENDA TION: 13.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for Project No. PW04-11 , Citywide Concrete Repairs - FY2003-04. R:IMinuleslO52504 5 I I I 14 Traffic Sianal for SR 79 South and Countrv Glen Way. Project No. PW04-09. Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Construction Bids RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the installation of a traffic signal on State Route (SR 79) South at Country Glen Way, Project No. PW04-09. 15 Irriqation Easement Deed within the Crowne Hill Development for Tract Map No. 23143-11 lots 102 & 103 RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Accept irrigation easement deed from Greystone Homes, Inc., a Delaware Corporation for the perpetual easement and right-of-way for maintaining, operating, altering, repairing, and replacing irrigation equipment over and within the boundaries of Tract Map Nos. 23143-11 lots 102 and 103. 15.2 Authorize the City Clerk to record the Irrigation Easement Deed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-15. Councilman Roberts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who was absent due to illness. At 7:36 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:42 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. PUBLIC HEARING 16 Citywide User Fee Study with Community Services Proqrams and Facilities Fees RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AND IMPOSING NEW CITYWIDE USER FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-46 16.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FEE SCHEDULE, INDOOR/OUTDOOR FACILITY USE PROCEDURES AND FEE SCHEDULE, AND ATHLETIC FIELDS USE FEE SCHEDULE R:IMinuleslO52504 6 I I I Finance Director Roberts reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Chad Wohlford, Director of California Fee Studies - Maximus, highlighted the following with regard to this project: Context of the results Summary of the results Process 0 Full cost of service 0 Current cost 0 Additional revenue opportunities 0 Fees at level of recovery Objective 0 Actual cost of providing services to community - providing a rational basis for setting fees Unit-by-uniVfee-by-fee analysis 0 Equity/fairness State law compliance 0 Charge no more than estimated reasonable cost of providing services Methodology At this time, the public hearing was opened. There being no public input, the hearing was closed. Commenting on the Community Services Distrjct's continual practice to subsjdize fees to reduce the amount passed on to the public, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, echoed by Councilman Roberts, relayed his strong support of continuing this practice. Thanking Finance Director Roberts and her staff for their efforts and their thoroughness associated with this process, Councilman Washington echoed the previously made comments and relayed his support of the recommendation. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-56 and Resolution No. 04-57. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who was absent. 17 Art in Public Places Ordinances RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Hear and consider comments related to the establishment of an Arts in Public Places Ordinance. 17.2 Direct staff to incorporate any changes as specified by the City Council and include in the first reading on June 8, 2004. Community Services Director Parker reviewed the staff report (of record), advising that the public hearing for this item has been scheduled for June 8, 2004, clarifying the calculation of the public art fee and commenting on similar ordinances used by other cities. R:IMinuteslO52504 I I I Having observed 11 business locations within the City that currently display public art, Ms. Eve Craig, Temecula, expressed her support of this item. . Commenting on how healthy communities are ones where cultural and social planning are priorities, Ms. Martha Minkler, Temecula, addressed the City's Cultural Arts Master Plan and spoke in support of the Art in Public Places Ordinance. Advising that art in public places is a noted goal in the City's Cultural Arts Master Plan, Mr. Jim Meyler, Temecula, informed the City Council that studies have indicated that communities with a strong cultural base attract business, higher-jncome taxpayers, and increased property values. Viewing the proposed ordinance as a small investment versus an expense, Mr. Meyler spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Supporting the proposed ordinance, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, echoed by Councilman Roberts, noted that by the Cjty addressing such cultural issues, it would be raising its bar and as well be setting itself apart from other cities. . Councilman Washington expressed appreciation to Ms. Minkler, Mr. Meyler, Ms. Craig, and other residents for their interest in this City and for thejr passjonate efforts; commented on the benefits such an ordinance may have on the talented youth of this community; and expressed his support of the ordinance. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to receive and file. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Stone who was absent. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT With regard to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that City Council provided direction to Cjty staff with respect to the real estate matter and the litigation matter but noted that there no matters to report from Closed Session. Mr. Thorson advised that Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero was not present for Closed Sessjon. R:IMinuteslO52504 8 ADJOURNMENT I At 8:15 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: I I R:IMinuleslO52504 9