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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 7, 2004
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 P.M. and in Open Session at 7:00 P.M. on
Tuesday, December 7, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
Council members:
5
Comerchero, Roberts, Stone, Washington, and
Naggar
Absent:
0
Council members:
None
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by eve Craig.
Ms. Caylie Gregorio sang the National Anthem.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Ranch of Calvary Baptist Church of Temecula.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilman Washington.
PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
Viewing Guidant Corporation as a community neighbor and appreciating the work Guidant
Corporation has accomplished in the community, Mayor Naggar stated that the City of
Temecula is a better place as a result of Guidant Corporation and, therefore, noted that Guidant
would be honored in the following manner:
Certificate of Appreciation to Ronald Dollens. President and CEO of Guidant Corporation
Advising that Mr. Ronald Dollens has recently retired, Mayor Naggar presented a certificate of
appreciation, in his absence, to Mr. Ken Carlisle, Senior Vice President of Guidant Corporation.
By way of a video presentation, Mr. Dollens expressed his honor in receiving this certificate and
provided an overview of the Guidant Corporation and City of Temecula relationship.
Proclamation - December 14. 2004. Guidant Corporation Dav
At this time, Mayor Naggar presented to Mr. Ken Carlisle, Senior Vice President of the Guidant
Corporation, a proclamation proclaiming December 14, 2004, Guidant Corporation Day. With
appreciation, Mr. Carlisle accepted the proclamation and expressed his desire to continue the
work relationship between Guidant and the City of Temecula. He briefly explained the products
produced by Guidant.
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2004 Spark of Love Toy Drive and Dent Event Update
Commenting on the 2004 Spark of Love Toy Drive and the Fifth Annual Dent Event, Fire Safety
Specialist Horton advised that the event was hosted by the Guidant Corporation and shared the
many activities throughout the day and the many generous toy and cash donations. Mr. Horton
thanked all the co-sponsors of the event and with great pleasure, announced that this year's
event yielded 694 toys, 29 bikes with helmets, 6 bike pumps, and a grand total of $9,445.
City's 15-year Anniversarv Slide Show
With much appreciation, Mayor Naggar presented to Mrs. Eve Craig a poinsettia plant for her
continued efforts associated with coordinating the prelude music all year long.
At this time, a slide show presentation was shown reflecting the many City accomplishments
over the past 15 years.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ms. Lanae Turley-Trejo, Temecula, invited the City Councilmembers and the public to
the Second Annual Community Creche Festival on Friday and Saturday, December 10 and 11,
2004, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on North General Kearney, from 5:00
to 8:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Having seen significant progress with the City's Sprint Employee Servicing Contract,
Councilman Washington thanked Information Systems Director Thorson and Administrative
Assistant Casey for their efforts associated with rectifying this matter.
Commenting on the recent Youth in Government Program hosted by the City and held at
City Hall, Mr. Washington thanked Danielle Clark from the Temecula Unified School District,
City Clerk Jones, and City Manager Nelson for their efforts in putting together a meaningful
program for the students.
Having attended the Candlelight Tribute, Mr. Washington thanked Ms. Mejia, Ms.
Harkey, and Ms. Strickland for their efforts with this very moving and touching event to
recognize those we loved and lost.
Mr. Washington thanked Captain Neuman for chaperoning him to the Spark of Love Toy
Drive, commenting on an outstanding effort; thanked the Community Services Department on
another outstanding Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Duck Pond; reminded the public of the
Annual Holiday Parade on Friday, December 10, 2004, at 7:00 P.M.; and in closing, praised his
wife for being selected as Employee of the Year at her workplace.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero extended a special tribute to Fire Safety Specialist Horton
for his efforts associated with the 2004 Spark of Love Toy Drive and commended all those
involved with this very special event.
Expressing emotions he felt during the 15-year City Anniversary slide show, Mayor Pro
Tem Comerchero addressed the accomplishments this City has achieved during such a short
period of time.
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C. Having attended a conference in Washington, D.C. which addressed the infrastructure
issues in the United States, Councilman Stone noted that this City is not the only City with such
dilemma; shared important statistics; forwarded the Fourth Annual Underground Infrastructure
Advanced Technology Conference Manual to Public Works Director Public Works Director
Hughes; and requested, at the next City Council meeting, the adoption of a resolution in support
of legislation to improve infrastructure at the local, State, and Federal level.
D. Thanking staff for their efforts associated with the completion of the 15-year Anniversary
Slide Show, Councilman Roberts noted that it had brought back many memories and wished
everyone a safe Holiday Season.
E. Advising that staff has explored the possible closure of the Workforce Development
Center, Mayor Naggar noted that this center will be downsizing and relocating but will not be
closing.
Since the December 14, 2004 City Council meeting will primarily be dedicated to
recognizing Councilman Stone for his years of service to the City, Mayor Naggar welcomed
those that wish to honor, celebrate, share fond memories, or express appreciation to Mr. Stone
for his years of service.
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.
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Resolution approvina List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
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City Treasurer's Report
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2004.
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Financial Statements for the three months ended September 30. 2004
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1
Receive and file the Financial Statements for the three months ended September
30, 2004.
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Southwest Communities Joint Powers Authority Aareement for Animal Shelter
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1
Approve formation of the Southwest Communities Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
agreement.
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1-15/SR 79S Ultimate Interchanae (PR) - Desian Cooperative Aareement with the State of
California Department of Transportation - PW04-08
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A DESIGN COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT - NO. 08-1249 - BETWEEN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE
CITY OF TEMECULA FOR THE DESIGN OF A MODIFICATION
TO THE INTERCHANGE ON INTERSTATE 15 AT STATE
ROUTE 79 SOUTH
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Pechanaa Parkwav Phase liB Storm Drain Improvements - Wolf Vallev Creek Channel-
Staae 2 - Proiect No. PW99-11 CH -Increase Construction Continaencv
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1
Increase the project contingency and the City Manager's contract change order
approval limit by $300,000 above the previously approved 10% contingency for the
Pechanga Parkway Phase liB Storm Drain Improvement Project (Wolf Valley Creek
Channel- Stage 2) - Project No. PW99-11CH.
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Aareement for Consultina Services between the City of Temecula and Nichols Melbura
and Rossetto (NM&R) Architects and Enaineers
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1
Approve the contract with Nichols Melburg and Rossetto, Architects and Engineers
for master planning consulting services in the amount of $161,550.00.
8.2 Approve a contract contingency of 10% for an amount of $16,155.00.
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Second Readina of Ordinance No. 04-15 (Amendina Land Use Roripauah Specific Plan)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1
Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 04-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR
PLANNING AREA 9 OF THE RORIPAUGH ESTATES SPECIFIC
PLAN FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND INCORPORATE
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR PLANNING AREA 9 (PA02-0363)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 9.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and electronic vote reflected unanimous
approval.
At 7:52 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Temecula Public Financing Authority. At 8:15 P.M.,
the City Council resumed with regular business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
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Appointment of Mavor and Mayor Pro Tem for Calendar Year 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Entertain motions from the City Councilmembers to appoint the Mayor to preside,
effective January 1, 2005, to the end of Calendar Year 2005;
10.2 Entertain motions from the City Councilmembers to appoint the Mayor Pro Tem,
effective January 1, 2005, who will assume the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor's
absence and hold this office until the end of Calendar Year 2005.
MOTION: Mayor Naggar moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero as Mayor for calendar
year 2005. The motion was seconded by Councilman Washington and electronic vote reflected
unanimous approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero thanked his colleagues for the vote of confidence and expressed
his desire for the coming year to be an equally productive year as was 2004.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to appoint Councilman Roberts as Mayor Pro
Tem for calendar year 2005. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and electronic
vote reflected unanimous approval.
Councilman Stone thanked Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero for his years of service to this
community. To Councilman Roberts, Councilman Stone expressed his excitement with
supporting him as Mayor Pro Tem for 2005 and as well commended Mayor Naggar on an
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outstanding job in representing the City. In closing, Mr. Stone as well commended Mr.
Washington on his first year on the Council.
Councilman Washington commended Mayor Naggar on a job well done as Mayor, commenting
on his leadership skills and his ability to represent the City in a professional and outstanding
manner.
Viewing 2004 as one of the least stressful year on the Council, Councilman Roberts
commended Mayor Naggar on his ability to handle many issues in a positive manner.
Echoing the commendations for Mayor Naggar, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero noted that
because the Council members like each other and work well together, many goals are
accomplished for the City.
Mayor Naggar thanked his colleagues for the kind comments. He complimented the staff, the
community, and the volunteers of this community on a wonderful City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
In light of the previous comments, City Manager Nelson as well expressed his gratitude for the
leadership provided by the City Council and the teamwork of this City Council, commenting on
the positive message it sends to staff and to the community. Although being extremely proud
of the accomplishments achieved in 2004 as well as those accomplished over the past 15
years, Mr. Nelson stated that even greater goals are planned for 2005.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no matters to report for Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to a regular meeting on Tuesday,
December 14, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
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