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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022090 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1990 An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Rancho California Water District Community Room, 28061 Diaz Road, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 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 Jeff Howell, Grace Christian Fellowship. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Pat Birdsall. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements were made. PUBLIC COMMENTS Linda Cloughen, 41304 Bravos Court, spoke in opposition to the approval of high-density apartment projects. She encouraged the Council to move forward with a City Master Plan. Sydney Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, spoke in opposition to the approval of any high- density projects and expressed the opinion that those already approved have been at the expense of parks development within the community. Minutes 2/20/90 I CONSENT CAI,ENDAR Councilmember Lindemans stated that he had questions regarding items two and three on the Consent Calendar. He asked if the City Council could levy fees for the construction of freeway overpasses and interchanges on the two tract maps before the Council for final approval. City Manager Aleshire stated that the City Council could decide to add conditions requiring additional mitigation fees on developments which have not reached the final approval stage. The two tract maps before the Council as items two and three of the Consent Calendar are final approvals and all conditions have been met. Richard Niec, 30180 Villa Alturas Drive, representing Marlborough Development Corporation stated that the two tract maps are part of the Margarita Village development. He advised that the development has been conditioned to address the traffic impacts and all the appropriate fees have been paid. Councilmember Mufioz stated that he would like to see parks development included in this type of subdivision rather than simply collecting the Quimby Act fees. Mayor Parks requested the City Attorney clarify the final approval process and explain how the Quimby Act applies. City Attorney Scott Field explained that the two final maps before the City Council have gone through the planning process which allows for subdividing property. At the tentative tract map stage of the process, conditions may be added however, State law prohibits the adding of conditions at the final map stage. He reported that the City Manager has requested a report outlining how to establish new fees which will be forthcoming. He advised that the Quimby Act provides for in-lieu fees, and that in the future, the City Council can take the position that park land dedication is preferable to these fees. Mr. Niec advised the Council that the Margarita Village development includes a 10 acre park, as well as a number of smaller neighborhood parks and greenbelt areas. He further advised that the developer is planning further upgrades to the large park. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve the Consent Calendar, items one through three as follows: 1. Minutes Approve the minutes of the meeting of January 30, 1990 as mailed. Minutes 2/20/90 2 o Final Tract M~tp 9~3100-1 Approve Final Tract Map 23100-1. Final Tract Map 23100-2 Approve Final Tract Map 23100-2. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks C OUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCIL RU~INF~RS 4. Mayor Parks reordered the agenda to allow consideration of item no. four after the reports of the Mello-Roos consultants have been given. o Appointment of Law Enforcement Negotiatin_~ Committee City Manager F. D. Aleshire recommended that the City Councilmembers name the seven members to serve on the negotiating committee. City Attorney Scott Field recommended that the members of the City Council appoint an individual to the committee. He further advised that the members could discuss these appointments on a one on one basis, but they must observe the provisions of the Brown Act and not discuss these appointments as a group outside a noticed meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to continue this matter to the meeting of February 27, 1990. The City Manager advised that the City staff would make copies of all resumes filed for the Public Safety Committee available to the Councilmembers. The motion was unanimously carried. Minut~a 2/20/90 3 6. Caltrans - Rancho California Road ~qit, nal Agreement City Manager Aleshire reported that this matter is before the Council because Caltrans requires formal authorization from the governing body of the area (i.e. City Council) to install signals at Rancho California Road and the 1-15 Freeway. Since the County has spent a great deal of time securing the Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans, he recommended the Council authorize the County to act on the City's behalf rather than attempting to get a new agreement between the State and City. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND 1- 15 FREEWAY The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None e Qualificationq for Commissions City Manager Aleshire stated that Councilmember Birdsall requested that the Council consider amending the requirement that commissioners must be City residents. In response to a question from Mayor Parks, City Attorney Field advised the Council that it is not a matter of State law that the members of a City Commission must be residents of that City. Councilmember Lindemans stated that he strongly felt the City of Temecula has more than enough very well qualified residents to serve on all commissions and that there is no need to look outside the City boundaries. Minutes 2/20/90 4 Councilmember Birdsall moved that the code section 2.06.030 be amended to read "...all members of commissions of the City shall, at all times during their incumbencies, be bona fide residents and registered voters of the State of California..." The motion died for lack of a second. o Riverside County Solid Wa~te Mana_~ement Advisory Council Manager F. D. Aleshire reported that the State of California has ruled that all Cities must prepare a detailed analysis of its waste stream and source reduction and recycling plans. He advised that this action concurs in the establishment of a task force to develop the plans required by the County and the Cities. Janice Guymon, Inland Disposal Company, 28636 Front Street, spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution. She also volunteered her services and those of her staff to assist the Council in any manner they might feel appropriate to complete this plan. Councilmember Birdsall moved and Councilmember Moore seconded a motion to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION 90-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONCURRING IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENTS AND THE SITE OF SOLID WASTE FACILITIES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutea 2/20/90 5 RECE~ Mayor Parks declared a recess at 7:56 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:12 PM with all members present Me!lo Roos Traffic Con~ultant's Report City Manager Aleshire introduced Mr. John Kain of the firm of Kunzman and Associates who presented the report. Mr. Kain outlined the areas which the report addresses and he explained the various scenarios which were used to develop the recommendations. He pointed out District Roadway Improvements identified as being currently in-process, shown in Figures 4 and 5, which currently are earmarked for a variety of funding methods. He stated that in looking at the 1991 conditions, the planned improvements will adequately serve the estimated traffic for the short term. By 1993, the district improvements and short-term improvements will only marginally meet the needs and by 1995 the levels of service will not be adequate without the Apricot Street overcrossing. He stated that by the year 2000, the traffic conditions will demand loop on-ramps at the 1-15 at Winchester Road and Rancho California Road be in place. He stressed that the report highlighted these interchanges because the study did not identify any additional funding sources for these improvements. In response to a question from Mayor Parks, Mr. Kain stated that in 1995, with the Apricot Street overcrossing in place, he felt the service levels would be acceptable. Councilmember Lindemans questioned if, in the opinion of the consulting staff, the funds in the current Mello Roos proposal for traffic improvements were realistic. In response Mr. Kain replied that additional analysis is needed regarding the cost of the improvements recommended in this report. He deferred to the financial consultant regarding an opinion on the costs detailed in the CFD 88-12 plan as it is currently proposed. Councilmember Mufioz asked if the improvements recommended in each of the three phases adequately address the traffic situations. Mr. Kain replied that there are additional unfunded improvements which are very real needs for alleviating the traffic congestion. Minutes 2/20/90 6 -- 10. Mello Roos Financial Con~dtant's Report Consultant Doug Ford of Douglas Ford and Associates reported on the findings contained in the analysis presented to the City Council. He stated that the bond issue is financially sound but the tax treatment is very unusual. He stated that the proposal meets the lien-to- value tests and that the ratios for the CFD will remain well in excess of the County and industry standards. He also advised that there are circulation elements which need to be placed in different priority orders. Mr. Ford said that his research indicates that this type of sales tax reimbursement program has been used successfully in other Riverside County areas, and he also advised that the sales tax figures will be somewhere between 0-50 % higher than predicted. Mr. Ford advised that his conclusion is that the current proposal is too expensive in its present form. He outlined recommendations for restructuring the proposal to provide public benefits equal to the benefit derived by the developers. Councilmember Lindemans questioned if the Mello-Roos District would greatly enhance the City's ability to attract a regional shopping mall. Mr. Ford responded that in his opinion the likelihood of this being an inducement for developers of a regional facility might have a value of about 10 percent. Councilmember Mufioz thanked both Mr. Ford and Mr. Kain for the reports and praised both as being very well done. Councilmember Lindemans questioned if the worst case described on page 15 were to occur, is it correct to assume that $2,734,600 would be available in sales tax revenues in 1993. Mr. Ford responded that would be the case as outlined in Table 6, Alternative 2. Councilmember Lindemans added his compliments to the consultants on the excellence of the reports presented. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to receive and file the reports. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes 2/20/90 7 Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee for negotiating restructnrim, of the Me!lo-Roos Di~rict Councilmember Mufioz recommended that since this is largely a planning issue, the ad hoc committee members should be the same two councilmembers who are serving as the ad hoc members to appoint the Planning Commission. Councilmember Birdsall expressed concern with the timing of the recommendation from the committee. She suggested that the committee should try to have some recommendations by February 27, 1990. Mayor Parks questioned if changes can be made at this point in the process. City Attorney Scott Field replied that negotiations can be held and changes and/or additions made within the plan prior to the election. James Allmon 43954 Gatewood Way, spoke in opposition to making any decision without the models for the area in parks, traffic and planning being completed. Bill Bopf, representing Bedford Properties spoke recommending alterations to the existing CFD project and he requested some form of Resolution of Intent within the next two weeks. He also complimented both consultants on the reports presented. Councilmember Moore stated that she would like to serve on the ad hoc negotiating committee. Councilmember Mufioz questioned if Mr. Ford agreed with Mr. Bopifs suggestion regarding a Resolution of Intent. Mr. Ford said he agreed that some kind of Resolution should be presented by the City. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to establish an ad hoc committee with section 3 of the resolution amended to read February 27, 1990. City Attorney Field recommended that a staff member be assigned to the committee and suggested that if he were available, Mr. Ford would be a valuable addition. The City Council agreed by consensus to appoint City Manager Aleshire and Mr. Douglas Ford to serve on the negotiating committee. Mayor Parks suggested that Councilmember Moore would be a very objective member of the ad hoc committee. Minutes 2/20/90 8 Councilmember Mufioz stated that he felt Councilmember Lindemans has displayed a keen understanding of the matter, and has spent a great deal of time doing his homework on this subject. He proposed that the Mayor Pro Tern and the Mayor, who brings his experience in land use matters, were the best choice for the committee. Councilmember Mufioz moved that the ad hoc committee consist of Mayor Parks and Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore that the ad hoc committee consist of Mayor Parks and Councilmember Moore. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Parks NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Mufioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS None presented CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None presented CITY COUNCIl, REPORTS None presented Minutes 2/20/90 9 AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at 9:45 PM to a meeting to be held February 27, 1990 at 7:00 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California Ronald J.Parks, Mayor AT~cST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 2/20/90 10