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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010990 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 9, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Acting Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Rick Kahlbau of Calvary Chapel of Rancho California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Karel Lindemans. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Birdsall reported on her attendance at the Western Riverside Association of Governments meeting on Monday, January 8th. She advised the Council that all the joint powers involved signed the agreement with the exception of the Cities of Beaumont, Corona and San Jacinto, who opted not to join the organization. The Association will be meeting on the first Monday of each month, beginning February 5, 1990. Mrs. Birdsall will represent the City of Temecula on the Budget Committee and Mayor Parks will be the City's voting member. Councilman Mufioz announced that he wished to thank Stouffels Florists publicly for all of their generous donations to support various of the City's inaugural functions. Councilmember Moore called the Council's attention to a letter in their packets regarding the League of California Cities meeting to be hosted by the City of Colton. She also announced that the City of Temecula would be hosting the Mayors and Councilmembers Coalition of the County of Riverside on Wednesday, January 10, 1990 and requested that the Council consider funding the costs for the members of the City Council and City staff. Minutes 01/09/90 1 It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz that the City pay the costs of attendance of the Mayors and Councilmembers Coalition of the County of Riverside meeting to be held January 10, 1990 for members of the City Council and City staff. The motion was unanimously carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS Callie Eastman, owner of Eastman Personnel Service, 41593 Winchester, Suite A, Temecula, addressed the Council regarding the need to use the competitive bid process for hiring temporary personnel. Lena Seeman, 42700 Las Violetas Ct., Temecula spoke regarding prohibiting door-to-door solicitations within the City after dark. She also stated that she was representing the Rancho California Homeowners Association regarding the newspaper recycling dumpsters and the unsightly conditions caused by their indiscriminate placement. She cited the example of the dumpster on Santiago Road. She also remarked on the placement of temporary signs on poles and street signs throughout the City and asked the Council to institute an abatement procedure. Glenn Richardson,27588 Jon Christian, Temecula, representing the local Little League invited Mayor Parks to participate in throwing out the first ball of the 1990 baseball season and he presented the Mayor with a monogrammed baseball jacket from the American Little League. Jim Allmon, 43954 Gatewood Way, Temecula, stated that the people he represents are concerned about the growth taking place at the present time and expressed concern with the current master plan as it relates to traffic flow. Tom Hotchkiss, (no address given) addressed the City Council regarding the rights of citizens to make a living. He also stated that he had been responsible for securing "old time" street lights for the area. He advised that HUD had installed 26 of these street lights and that 150 still remained to be installed. He asked that the Council take the necessary steps to have the remainder placed. Sydney Vernon 30268 Mersey Court, expressed concern with regard to the apartment projects being developed within the City and the lack of consideration for providing adequate hospital coverage to accommodate the increased population. He also urged the Council to fill a Director of Recreation position. Joanna Ackerman, 39870 Falcon Way, Temecula, spoke with regard to the need for additional police protection for both the citizens and the merchants of the community. William Bellino, 42430 Cadso Place, Temecula, addressed the matter of the television and radio antennas within the City and the requirements of the FCC. Minutes 01/09/90 2 CONSENT CAI,ENDAR Councilmember Lindemans questioned if the development to take place in Parcel 21382 contained architectural guidelines. Mr. Hector Carrillo, representing the developer stated the developer had developed architectural guidelines for the specific development plans which would be approved as each project came up for planning review. Councilmember Lindemans requested the removal of Item 11, City Limit Signs from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Moore requested removal of Item 6, Public Hearing Procedures. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore, to approve the items on the Consent Calendar with the removal of items number 6 and 11. The motion was unanimously carried as follows: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 1989 AND DECEMBER 20, 1989 APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 21382 RESOLUTION NO. 90-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPOINTING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONER AS INTERIM CITY ENGINEER, AND APPOINTING THE RIVERSIDE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Minutes 01/09/90 3 4. RESOLUTION NO. 90-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR PREPAYMENT OF DEMANDS. e RESOLUTION NO. 90-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. 90-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS o RESOLUTION NO. 90-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE SALARIES. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 21674 10. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 21674-3 12. RECEIVE AND FILE MELLO ROOS PETITIONS Minutes 01/09/90 4 13. RESOLUTION NO. 90-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECEIVING INCORPORATION STUDY REPORT AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE TEMECULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The motion to approve carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PUBI,IC HEARING PROCEDURFS Councilmember Moore expressed concem about Item No. 9 of the procedures, she felt that the section should read "a majority of the Council may extend all time deadlines". Councilmember Mufioz suggested that the proponent presentations be given the same amount of time during public hearings. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve Public Hearing Procedures as follows: 6.1. Approve the City of Temecula Public Hearing Process and Procedures. Approve the Mayor's Guidelines for the conduct of Public Hearings. The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes 01/09/90 5 11. CITY 1,1MITS SIGNS Councilmember Lindemans stated that the Outdoor Media Group would be coming before the City Council for approval of commercial signs and he was concerned about being placed in a position of conflict of interest. John Gunderson, 42280 Calle Lagartija, representing the Outdoor Media Group, stated his reason for making this gift to the City is because he is a proud resident and wished to make an attractive contribution to the community, he further stated that he felt the gift did not place the City under any obligation. Bill Bopf, of Bedford Properties stated that Bedford Properties would like to be assured that the sign is of a permanent nature, and the lettering should be a long-lasting material, not simply painted on the monuments. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve the proposal of Outdoor Media Group to paint four City of Temecula signs at two locations. The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECESS Mayor Parks declared a recess at 8:00 p.m. Councilmembers present. The meeting was reconvened at 8:13 p.m. with all 14. WORKSHOP ON PI,ANNING AND ZONING Mayor Parks introduced Dave Turner, Riverside County Planning Commissioner who represents the Temecula area. Minutes 01/09/90 6 Joe Richards, representing the Riverside County Planning Department, made a presentation to the City Council outlining the planning processes and the types of projects and decisions facing the Council in the future. He then introduced Mark Bayless of his staff who discussed the development review process. Mr. Bayless presented the flow of the planning processes in place for hearing the various types of matters requiring approvals. He stated that the County is currently scheduling appointments for opening subdivision cases into the month of June, and commercial/industrial cases are being scheduled for opening appointments into the month of March. He explained the levels of public hearings involved in the process. Councilmember Lindemans requested information on how the City receives all the information needed for their decision making from the County. Joe Richards responded that the County has an R.F.P. out at the present time for hiring a planning consultant to work on the City of Temecula planning matters. He suggested that this consultant would possibly transition to employment with the City for continuity. Mayor Parks questioned what the staffing needs would be to handle the work presently in the County's planning system. Mr. Richards responded that in his opinion four (4) planners would be able to handle the present workload and a total staff of 10-12 individuals would probably be adequate. This would include administrative, clerical, planning and plan checking personnel. Mayor Parks questioned if the County of Riverside would provide any additional services after June 30, 1990 and if they would be willing to contract for additional services. Mr. Richards suggested that this could be discussed in depth at the study session scheduled at the County Administrative Center on January 12, 1990. Councilmember Mufioz requested that Mark Bayless make a ready reference outline available to the Councilmembers of his comments at this evenings meeting. City Manager Frank Aleshire questioned Mr. Richards regarding the number of planning issues which would be coming to the City Council for review beginning February 1, 1990. Mr. Richards indicated that approximately 50-60 items will be public hearing matters within the next six months. He also responded to a question from City Manager Aleshire, that the Planning Consultant would be the person to represent all matters dealing with the City of Temecula planning matters at both the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and City Council levels. This individual would be supported as necessary by other members of the County Planning staff. Councilmember Mufioz commented that until the time the City Council has a clear idea of the types of matters they will be asked to consider, he would like to see all matters. Minutes 01/09/90 7 City Attorney Scott Fields explained that all items will appear on the City Council agenda before any of the items become final. Joe Richards stated that the Southwest Area Plan and the General Plan area need to be covered with the Council and suggested that this be dealt with at a future meeting. Mayor Parks announced that he would consider item 16 out of agenda order due to the number of public participants interested in speaking to the matter. 16. ORDINANCE DECLARING MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS City Manager Aleshire gave a staff report outlining the history of the erection of the subject television antenna tower. Councilmember Sal Munoz questioned County staff if County Ordinance No. 348 addressed the height limitations of this type of tower. Mark Bayless responded that the ordinance does address this type of limitation and he outlined the terms allowed in the ordinance. Mayor Parks asked what type of approvals had been granted by the County. Joe Richards answered that this approval had been granted as an administerial act. City Manager Frank Aleshire suggested that the Council hear from Ed Gaines, District Office Manager of the County of Riverside Building and Safety Department. He stated that no plan approval was granted by the Building Department. He also stated in response to a question from Mayor Parks that no inspections were performed by the County. In response to a question from Councilmember Birdsall regarding whether this structure is an unsafe one, he stated that he must assume it was since no inspections were performed during its construction to assure that it complied with County building standards. Mr. Gaines informed that Council that the tower owner had been noticed that the structure must be in full compliance or must be removed by January 26, 1990. If this is not the case, the County would pursue abatement procedures. City Attorney Fields, in response to Councilmember Mufioz stated that the proposed moratorium revokes the permit and would not allow the County's abatement procedures to be interrupted. Minutes 01/09/90 8 Councilmember Birdsall questioned the use of the term "permit" in the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Fields clarified that the reference was to the building permit. Jimmy Moore, 41747 Borealis Drive, Temecula, spoke in favor of the Council adoption of the moratorium ordinance citing aircraft safety factors. John Cloughen, 41304 Bravos Court, Temecula stated that he feels that the City should not have any involvement in any efforts to move the tower. Joe Crotinger, 28981 Tulita, Menifee, spoke in opposition to the moratorium. He outlined the benefits to be derived by the City's permitting the operation of the radio station. Joe Schneider, 29951 Camino Del Sol, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the moratorium and in favor of assisting KRTM to remain on the air. Ron C. Perry, representing the Amateur Radio Association addressed the Council speaking in opposition to the moratorium and in favor of KRTM being allowed to continue their process to obtain a commercial FM station license. Tom Leevers, 28581 Front Street, Temecula, outlined some of the history of KRTM and requested that the tower be allowed to remain in its present location. William Bellino, 42430 Cadso Place, Temecula spoke in favor of the moratorium being adopted. He advised the Council of conversations he has had with the FCC regarding the erection of this type of transmitting facility. A representative of Latham and Associates, advised the City Council that they would be submitting a report to the County showing that a Deputy Inspector has inspected the tower footing. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to waive further reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 90-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF TELEVISION AND RADIO TRANSMITTING ANTENNAS. The motion carded by the following roll call vote: Minutes 01/09/90 9 AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 17. 1VIF. IJ~O ROOS FINANCIAl, CONSULTANT City Manager Frank Aleshire gave a staff report recommending awarding contracts to either Kadie-Jensen or Douglas Ford for the purpose of preparing a financial analysis of the Mello Roos project. Howard Chesher, 29710 Valle Olvera, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the fees being paid by Bedford Properties for this consulting contract. Jim Allmons 43954 Gatewood Way, Temecula, spoke in favor of City preparing its own plan quite apart from the proposed Mello Roos project. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to hire the firm of Kadie-Jensen, Johnson & Bodnar to perform the financial analysis of the Mello Roos project. The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 18. MEIJ,O ROOS TRAFFIC CONSULTANT City Manager Frank Aleshire presented a staff report and recommended the services of either Kunzman Associates or Herman Kimmel and Associates to carry out a traffic analysis of the Mello Roos project. Minutes 01/09/90 10 Mr. William Bellino, 42430 Cadso Place, Temecula, spoke to the Council regarding various traffic problems in the area. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to retain the services of Kunzman Associates to carry out a traffic analysis of the Mello Roos project. The motion carried by the following unanimous vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 19. TAX INFORMATION DAY City Manager Aleshire presented a staff report recommending providing the State Board of Equali?ation with office space in which they can provide the citizens of Temecula with tax information two days per month beginning in February. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to provide office space for Tax Information Day in Temecula on two Wednesdays per month beginning in February. The motion carried by the following unanimous vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue Item 15, Ordinance establishing the Temecula Municipal Code, and Item 20, Procedure for Imposing a Business License Tax and Increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax, to the meeting of January 17, 1990, to be held at the School Board Meeting Room. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes 01/09/90 11 AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to adjourn to a meeting to be held on January 17, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Temecula Unified School District Board Room, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carded and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 01/09/90 12