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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060804 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2004 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:15 P.M. and in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: 4 Councilmembers: Comerchero, Roberts, Stone, and Naggar Absent: Councilmember: Washington PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by cellist Ryan Sanford from the San Diego Youth Symphony and Susan Myamoto on the piano. Mayor Naggar called for a moment of silence in memory of former President Ronald Reagan. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Jerry Hangen of Grace Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilman Roberts. PRESENT A TION/PROC LAMA TIONS Municipal Dav of Mournina Proclamation Mayor Naggar proclaimed a Municipal Day of Mourning, Friday, June 11, 2004, in honor and in memory of the 40th President of the United States, requesting that citizens of Temecula turn on their porch lights from 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight and advising that pages for a "Book of Remembrance" will be available at City Hall. Mr. Naggar welcomed residents to sign this tribute to our former President, advising that this book will be permanently housed at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Export Council Presentation Advising that the Secretary of Commerce appoints the District Export Councils throughout the United States and that each State generally has one Export Council but that the State of California has more, Hemet Councilwoman VanArsdale introduced the City Council to the California Inland Empire District Export Council, which assists small and medium-sized companies export its products, which, in turn, increases jobs. Ms. VanArsdale noted that the Department of Commerce Commercial Services Office is located in the City of Ontario area with other offices in the Cities of Indio and San Bernardino. She introduced Mr. Fred Lauderpresa from the Department of Commerce, Regional Director for the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, who further elaborated on the importance of the R:IMinutes1O60BO4 I I I Inland Empire from a national and international perspective, advising that approximately $4 billion is exported from the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Certificates of Achievement to Eaale Scouts Jordan Price. Chase Benson and Joshua Bishop. Mayor Naggar commended each Eagle Scout for attaining this honor. Jordan Price and Chase Benson thanked the City Council for this award and gave a brief report on their Eagle Project. Joshua Bishop was unable to be present. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Although he had submitted a speaker request form, Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle from the Imagination Workshop was not in attendance at the time he was called to address the Council. Mayor Naggar advised that the grand opening of the Children's Museum will be June 26, 2004. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Advising that five representatives from Sister City Nakayama had visited the City this past weekend, Councilman Roberts noted that plans for the celebration of the 10th Year Anniversary of the Sister City relationship are underway, commenting on the design of a traditional Japanese Garden at the Duck Pond. B. In an effort to increase the rider ship of the Commuter Link Bus Service between the City of Temecula and the Transit Center in the City of Oceanside, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero announced that the Riverside Transit Authority has agreed to reduce the fare from $4.00/one way to $1.00/one way, effective June 9, 2004. As was previously mentioned, Mr. Comerchero announced that the grand opening of the Children's Museum will be on Saturday, June 26, 2004. 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 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of May 11, 2004. 3 Resolution approvina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinutes1O60BO4 2 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 04.58 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, 2004. 5 Authorize Temporarv Street Closures for the Street Paintina Festival in Old Town (Main Street between Old Town Front Street and the easterlv terminus of Main Street. and Mercedes Street between Main Street and Third Street) RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-59 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 6 Authorize Temporarv Street Closure of Old Town Front Street between Moreno Road and Second Street: Main Street from the Bridae to Old Town Front Street: Second Street: Third Street: Fourth Street: Fifth Street: Sixth Street: and Mercedes Street between Moreno Road and Second Street for the "Star Spanaled 4th of Julv Parade" and Deleaate Authoritv to Issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to Director of Public Works/City Enaineer RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04.60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET BETWEEN MORENO ROAD AND SECOND STREET; MAIN STREET FROM THE BRIDGE TO OLD TOWN FRONT STREET; SECOND STREET; THIRD STREET; FOURTH STREET; FIFTH STREET; SIXTH STREET; AND MERCEDES STREET BETWEEN MORENO ROAD AND SECOND STREET FOR THE "STAR SPANGLED 4TH OF JULY PARADE" AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES R:IMinutes1O60BO4 3 I I I 7 Authorize Tempora~ Street Closure of Pauba Road between Maraarita Road and Ynez Road for the "Julv 4t . 2004 Fireworks Show" and Deleaate Authoritv to Issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to Director of Public Works/City Enaineer RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04.61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF PAUBA ROAD BETWEEN MARGARITA ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD FOR THE "JULY 4TH 2004, FIREWORKS SHOW", AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES 8 Parcel Map No. 31821 located on the south side of Reminaton Avenue. approximatelv nine hundred (900) feet west of Diaz Road RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Parcel Map No. 31821 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval. 8.2 Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as security for the agreement. 9 Assessment District 03-04 (John Warner Road) Street and Storm Drain Improvement Project - Project No. PW02-07 - Increase Construction Continaencv RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Appropriate $260,000 in General Fund Capital Project Reserves to fund the Rancho California Water District (RCWD) facility relocation portion of the John Warner Road Improvement Project; 9.2 Appropriate $280,000 in General Fund Capital Project Reserves to fully fund the Assessment District 03-04 (John Warner Road) Street and Storm Drain Improvement Project - Project No. PW02-07; 9.3 Increase the project contingency and the City Manager's contract change order approval limit by $200,000 above the previously approved 10% contingency. 10 FY2003/2004 Year End CIP Proiect Account Reconciliation Administrative and Leaal Fees RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Appropriate $60,000 to the Rancho California Road Widening and Median Modifications East of Ynez project from General Fund Capital Project Reserves; 10.2 Appropriate $85,000 to the Diaz Road Realignment project from General Fund Capital Project Reserves. R:IMinutes1O60BO4 4 I I I 11 Tract Map No. 29798-8 (located south of Loma Linda Road. east of Pechanaa Parkwav. north of Wolf Vallev Road. in the Wolf Creek Specific Plan No. 12 EIR) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve Tract Map No. 29798-8 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 11.2 Approve Subdivjsjon Improvement Agreement; 11.3 Approve Subdivjsjon Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Monument bond as security for the agreements. 12 Resolution Adoptina FY 2004-2005 Solid Waste Rates RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 13 Implementation of Special Tax - Measure C RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 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 14 Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase II. Proiect No. PW02-26 Aareement for Geotechnical and Material Testina Services RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve an agreement with Converse Consultants in an amount not to exceed $33,075.00 to provide, as needed, geotechnical and material testing services for the Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase II, Project 02-26, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. R:IMinutesIO60B04 5 I I I 14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to the agreement not to exceed the contingency amount of $3,307.50, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount. 15 Opposition of Assemblv Bill 2162 (Oropeza) relatina to Indian Gamina RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04.64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2162 (OROPEZA) WHICH PROPOSES TO ADD SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO THE SIXTY-PERCENT NEXUS GRANT CATEGORY ESTABLISHED IN SENATE BILL 621 16 Purchase of Defibrillators and Paramedic Medical Supplies RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Authorize the City Manager to purchase an additional $8,000 of Paramedic supplies from Life Assist in Fiscal Year 2003-04; 16.2 Authorize the expenditure to purchase four defibrillators for a total cost of $88,000 from loll in Fiscal Year 2004-05; 16.3 Authorize the expenditure to purchase general Paramedic medical supplies from Life Assist for an annual amount $38,500 in Fiscal Year 2004-05. 17 Fifth Amendment to the Contract to update the City General Plan RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Approve contract Amendment No.5 in the amount of $23,026 and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment to the contract with Cotton Bridges Associates. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-17. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. At 7:27 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:46 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. R:IMinutes1O60BO4 6 I I I PUBLIC HEARING 18 Art in Public Places Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 04-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 5.08 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Noting that the City Council had received input with regard to this matter at its May 25, 2004, City Council meeting, Community Services Director Herman Parker presented the staff report (as per agenda material). Supporting the proposed ordinance, Councilman Stone advised that such art would be funded through new development/developers and noted that on July 4, 2004, the City will be presenting the Veterans' Memorial Letters Home at the Duck Pond. Stating that such amenities will set this City apart from other cities, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commented on the overall quality of life and ambience public art will create for the City and, therefore, relayed his support of the ordinance. At this time, Mayor Naggar opened the public hearing. Reemphasizing her and the Arts Council of Temecula Valley support for the proposed ordinance, Ms. Minkler, Temecula, addressed the City's Cultural Arts Master Plan, noting that art in public places is a goal of this Plan and as well commented on the success of the Painted Ponies Public Art Project. Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, expressed his support of the proposed ordinance. At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced Ordinance No. 04-06. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to introduce Ordinance NO. 04-06. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. COUNCIL BUSINESS 19 Review and Adoption of FY2004-2005 Annual Operatina Budaet RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinuteslO60BO4 7 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 04-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE FY2004.Q5 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS 19.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 19.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR 2004-05 By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the General Fund Operating Budget, providing a broad overview of the main components and noting that as a result of the City Council Budget Workshop, City Council comments and direction have been incorporated into the proposed budget document. In closing, Mr. Nelson commended the Department Directors on their efforts associated with the budget process and applauded Finance Director Roberts and her staff on a job well done. For Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, City Manager Nelson and Finance Director Roberts advised that the reimbursement for AD 88-12 will continue through the life of the Assessment District and that once the debt service is paid (approximately 2017), the reimbursement would no longer be required. In response to Councilman Stone, City Manager Nelson clarified the Council's policy to maintain the General Fund Reserve at 20% and to add $1/2 million a year toward the Open Space Program but that the State Budget impacts have suspended this until such time the City has a clear understanding of the State's Budget direction. Although understanding the fiscal significance, Councilman Stone encouraged the City Council to remember why the initial proposed 30% of the Annual Budget Reserve was reduced to 20% -- to buy open space to preserve land. Pointing out the state of other cities' budgets as well as the State's, Mayor Naggar proudly commented on this City's ability to give back 7.7% ($3.6 million) to the citizens in the form of a tax break. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-65, 04-66, and 04- 67. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. R:IMinutesIO60B04 B I I I 20 Review and Adoption of FY2005-2009 Capital Improvement Budaet Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 20.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 04-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY2005-09 AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FY2004-05 By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Commenting on how financially fortunate this City is, Councilman Stone expressed his support of the recommendation. In light of on-going and upcoming infrastructure improvement projects throughout the City, Mayor Naggar requested the citizens' patience during this process. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-68. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. 21 PubliclTraffic Safety Commission Appointment RECOMMENDATION: 21.1 Appoint one applicant to serve on the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission for an unexpired term through October 10, 2005. City Clerk Jones reviewed the staff report (of record). Noting that Mr. Youmans will be a valuable member to the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission, Councilman Stone encouraged those applicants that had not been selected to reapply. MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to appoint Mr. Gary Youmans to the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. 22 Plannina Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 22.1 Appoint two applicants to serve on the Planning Commission for full three-year terms through June 4,2007. City Clerk Jones reviewed the staff report (of record). Viewing the existing Planning Commission as the smoothest Planning Commission in the City's history, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero offered the following motion: R:IMinutes1O60BO4 9 I I I MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to reappoint Commissioners Olhasso and Telesio to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. Concurring with Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero's comment, Mayor Naggar commented on the need for consistency on this Commission considering the upcoming review of three large Specific Plans. 23 Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee RECOMMENDATION: 23.1 Appoint two members to serve on the Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee Deputy City Manager Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). .MQ!!Q!'f: Mayor Naggar moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and Councilman Roberts to the Old Town Civic Center Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Washington who was absent. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson reiterated his appreciation to Finance Department staff and Information Systems Department staff for their efforts associated with the budge presentation. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT With regard to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no reportable actions and noted that Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero had not participated in the Closed Session discussion with regard to the Riverside County litigation. ADJOURNMENT At 8:25 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: ~ [SEAL] R:IMinutesl060B04 10