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MINUTES OF A BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 20,2004
The City Council convened in a budget workshop meeting at 10:00 AM., on Thursday, May
20, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California. There were no Closed Session items.
Present:
Councilmembers:
Comerchero, Washington, Naggar
Absent:
Councilmember:
Roberts and Stone
FLAG SALUTE
The flag ceremony was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
No comments.
COUNCIUDISTRICTIAGENCY BUSINESS
Review of the FY 2004-05 Proposed Operatina Budaet
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
Review and discuss the FY 2004-05 Proposed Operating Budget and provide
direction to staff as appropriate.
By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the proposed Operating
Budget, highlighting main components such as the following:
. Total proposed revenues
0 11.2% increase
$49,122,100
. Total proposed expenditures
0 7.1% increase
$47,168,430
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Fund Balance Reserved for Economic Uncertainty
0 Undesignated Reserve Fund of $10 million
0 Once expenditures exceed $50 million, this amount will be increased to maintain,
at all times, a 20% General Fund Reserve
0 $2.5 million to offset potential fiscal impact resulting from State Budget
0 $500,000 set aside for the purchase of open space
0 Increased Retiree Health Fund
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Public Safety
0 $3.3 million increase
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0 four additional sworn officers, exceeding the City's one sworn officer to every
1,000 residents ratio (1: 1,000) - ratio will be at 1 :945
0 Citizens Action Patrol (CAP)
0 Citizens Corps Program
0 Adding a paramedic/firefighter to each City engine team within the City to further
compliment the City's Paramedic Program - two-year phasing program
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Revenue Excess Sharing in Temecula (REST)
0 Contribution will increase to $3.6 million
0 City contribution to supplement the Measure C Tax
0 Utilized for on-going operation and maintenance of the
system
parks and recreation
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Additional Budget Highlights
0 6 new authorized positions
0 3 reclass positions
0 Implementation of MOU
0 Committed $3.7 million to the Capital Improvement Program
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Five-Year General Fund Projection
In response to City Council questions, City Manager Nelson or City staff advised of the
following:
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that the five-year General Fund Projection for 2005-2006 does include additional public
safety requirements as a result of the Redhawk Annexation (8,000 to 9,000 residents - 8
to 9 additional officers) plus City increase, depending on the total impact
that the City is not actively exploring other annexations but that any potential annexation
would require thorough fiscal analysis to ensure it would not adversely affect the City's
ability to provide services within City boundaries
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that a line item has been added in the amount of $10,000 for continued education
(paramedic training) for firefighters
. that a part-time urban park monitor has been included in this year's budget - first step
toward implementing the Park Ranger Program.
Mayor Naggar relayed his desire to complete and implement the Master Trails Program.
Relaying his support of the City's commitment to its citizens to mitigate assessments through
the REST Program, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commended staff on a job well done with
respect to this document.
Expressing his delight with the ratio reduction (police officers to residents), Mayor Naggar
informed the public that the City will be cutting taxes in the amount of $3 million and stressed
the importance of the Five-Year General Fund Projection.
Community Services District
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Total proposed revenues
$13,273,413
$13,490,200
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Total proposed expenditures
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REST/Special Tax - Rate per Household
0 $82.91 - REST
0 63.44 - Special Tax
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Additional Park and Recreation Facilities/Programs
0 Temecula Children's Museum - Imagination Workshop
0 Old Town Temecula Community Theater
0 Harveston Community Park
0 Pablo Apis Park
0 SMART Program
0 Movie Nights
In response to City Council questions, City Manager Nelson or City staff advised of the
following:
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That the Wolf Creek Sports Park has been identified in the CIP because it will break
ground by the end of this year but that it has not been identified in the Operating Budget
That implementation efforts are underway with regard to the Trails Master Plan, noting
the following:
0 Efforts with developers
0 Urban Ranger
0 Undercrossing of the Santa Gertrudis Trail
0 Open Space Trails Plan
Offering to participate in a community outreach program, Councilman Washington suggested
that the community be educated, possibly through the school setting, of the City's available
trails. Mr. Washington suggested that the Theater Manager be hired as soon as possible to
ensure that this individual will be provided the opportunity to provide input during the
construction phase. Because of last year's successful attendance at the Moonlight Movies in
the Park Series, Mr. Washington recommended to invest in a more professional and portable
screen and suggested that the movie schedule be placed on the City's web.
Concurring with Councilman Washington's comments, Mayor Naggar suggested utilizing the
Boy Scouts as a resource for this outreach program.
Expressing potential parking concerns with the opening of the Children's Museum, Mayor Pro
Tem Comerchero suggested, if the need were to arise, that individuals park at the Stampede
and that a shuttle service be provided.
Although the District will be drawing from fund balance at the beginning of the budget year,
Finance Director Roberts, for Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, advised that at the end of the year
there will be expenditure savings.
RedeveloDment Aaency
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Total proposed revenues
$13,667,100
$11,236,800
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Total proposed expenditures
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Budget Highlights
0 First-time Homebuyer Program - $100,000
0 Employee Relocation Program - $100,000
0 ERAF Shift - $455,000
0 Façade Improvement Program - $150,000
0 Old Town Specific Plan Implementation - $168,000
In response to City Council questions, City Manager Nelson or City staff advised of the
following:
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That the Façade Improvement Program does include landscaping
That the fund balance for Affordable Housing is $5.5 million
It was suggested that staff prepare for the upcoming General Plan Housing Element (five-year
cycle).
Councilman Washington, echoed by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, requested that staff continue
to explore mixed-use opportunities in Old Town.
Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero suggested that staff encourage Old Town businesses to utilize the
Façade Improvement Program, particularly with respect to the landscaping component.
COUNCIUDISTRICT/AGENCY BUSINESS
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Review of the Proposed FY 2005-09 Capital Improvement Proaram
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
Review and discuss the proposed FY 2005-09 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
By way of a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the proposed 2005-2009
CIP Budget, noting the following:
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111 projects = $435.422,944 million
0 approximately $292,832.444 million are funded of which circulation projects
represent 67%, public facilities 22%, parks 6%, and RDA 5%
Major Traffic Circulation Improvement Projects
0 French Valley Interchange Interim SB Off-Ramp
0 1-15/79 South Ultimate Interchange
0 Rancho California Bridge Widening over Murrieta Creek
0 Rancho California Road Widening/Old Town Front Street to southbound 1-15
0 Winchester/Jefferson Intersection Improvements
0 Pechanga Parkway CFD Improvements
0 State Route 79 South Medians & Landscaping/Sidewalks
0 Diaz Road Realignment
0 Pavement Management Program
0 Main Street Bridge
0 Overland Drive Extension
0 Pauba Road Improvements - Phase II
0 Butterfield Stage Road CFD
0 Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
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In response to City Council questions, City Manager Nelson or City staff advised of the
following:
1-15 southbound off-ramp at Winchester Road status update - that this project is in the
project report/environmental phase; awaiting Caltrans' approval; construction drawing
has been awarded; Caltrans, because of safety issues, not desirous of constructing
another exit-only ramp (no entrance ramp being proposed at the same location); that the
project is a high-priority project for Caltrans, Federal Highway Administration, and
RCTC.
Councilman Roberts advised that the District Director has been reminded of the
importance of this project and that he would keep the Council apprised of any progress
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Traffic Signal Interconnect equipment - traffic signal priority ranking listed in the CIP;
estimated that 26 to 28 signal will be installed within the next 18 months; average signal
cost is $150,000; City will fund two signals a year.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move up the priority ranking for the traffic signal at
the Jefferson/Sanborn intersection to fiscal year 2005-2006. Public Works Director Hughes
noted that moving up the prioritization of this signal will increase delays on Jefferson Avenue as
well as the side street
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Pubic Facilities Projects
0 Old Town Community Theater - opening Summer/Fall 2005
0 Fire Stations - Wolf Creek and Roripaugh -100% paid for by new development
0 Temecula Public Library - out to bid by late summer/early fall - construction by
end of this calendar year
0 Maintenance Facility Expansion/Field Operations Center - proposed Master Plan
for consideration within the next few months
0 Civic Center/Plaza Master Plan - $250,000 identified in the CIP for the Master
Planning process
Parks & Recreation
0 Sports Complex - $17 million fully funded
0 Pablo Apis Park
0 Temecula Community Center Expansion on Pujol Street - utilize CDBG funds to
add 3,000 square feet
0 Vail Ranch Middle School - basketball court lighting
0 Veteran's Memorial - Master Plan recently approved - break ground on July 4,
2004 - dedication on November 11 ,2004
0 Nakayama Garden & Tree Lighting - commemorating the 10th anniversary with
Sister City
Redevelopment
0 Senior Housing Riverbank Villages
0 Campus Project DDA
0 Old Town Mixed-Use Housing
0 Old Town Southern Gateway Landscaping
0 Old Town Identification Sign
0 Historic Site Relocation (Escallier House)
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In response to City Council questions, City Manager Nelson or City staff advised of the
following:
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That the location of the Police Station will be explored in the phasing program/master
planning process
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That a $1.2 million grant has been received to construct trail improvements along
Murrieta Creek in Old Town ($200,00 City funded)
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that the potential Ice Rink project has been identified in the CIP but remains unfunded.
Although the City is to be commended on its efforts to reduce the police officer/resident ratio,
Councilman Washington stated that as the City's population continues to grow, the need for a
permanent police facility should be more closely addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero requested that an unfunded, low priority placeholder be identified
in the CIP for a 10,000 square foot expansion for the Children's Museum and commented on
community involvement for the fundraising of those efforts. Mr. Comerchero also requested that
$25,000 be identified for a feasibility study for a teen facility (Teen Scene).
Although identified in the CIP but unfunded, Mayor Naggar requested that the placeholder for an
ice rink ($8 million) be kept in the budget document.
Although speaking in support of the relocation of the Escallier House/Barn, Mayor Naggar
expressed concern with the proposed relocation cost of $875,000. In response to Mr. Naggar,
City Manager Nelson advised that an analysis and proposal would be completed and that once
actual costs associated to this relocation are determined, the City Council would be
readdressing this matter and that the proposed cost was primarily identified in the CIP as a
placeholder.
Relaying his delight with the City's financial soundness, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero
commended staff on the efficiency with which these budget documents are prepared.
As President for Habitat for Humanity, Councilman Washington, echoed Mr. Comerchero's
comments, reiterated his pleasure with the evolution of Old Town and shared a sense of reward
with this City providing affordable housing to its community members.
Echoing his fellow colleagues' comments, Mayor Naggar commended the previous City
Councils on the City's foundation that had been laid and commended City staff on its continual
high-performing efforts.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Nelson thanked Finance Director Roberts and her staff on their efforts and
efficiency of completing these budget documents; commended the City Council for its
leadership; and thanked, on behalf of himself and City staff, the Council for the recognition.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
There being no Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that there was nothing to
report.
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ADJOURNMENT
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At 11 :53 AM., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at
7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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