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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032790 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 27, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:32 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 Mufioz, Parks C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. City Attorney Scott Field advised that the meeting should be adjourned to an Executive Session pursuant to Section 54957.7 of the Brown Act regarding litigation in the matter of Outdoor Media Group vs The City of Temecula. Mayor Parks declared the adjournment to Executive Session at 6:35 PM. The meeting was reconvened with all members present at 7:16 PM. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Bolt, of the Peoples Church of the Valley. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Birdsall. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Ann. L. Woodward, of Preschool-Day Care, 40174 Paseo Sereno, Temecula, assisted by several Preschool students, explained purposes of the national celebration of the "Week of the Young Child". Mayor Ron Parks proclaimed April 1-7, 1990 "Week of the Young Child" in Temecula. Minutes 3/27/90 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS R. Jane Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, spoke in opposition to the continued use by businesses in the community of the name Rancho California in their advertising. She requested that the City Manager's office be directed to notify these businesses that the proper address is Temecula, California. Michael Primicerio, 29672 Ramsey Court, read a "Notice of Intent to Circulate Recall Petition" and served Councilmembers Peg Moore and Pat Birdsall with these notices. He also presented copies to the City Clerk. Frank Klein, 30180 Santiago Road, anchored balloon advertising being used extensively throughout the City. He stated they are an eyesore and requested the City look into their removal via enforcement of the sign ordinance. Linda Cloghen, 41304 Bravos Court, addressed the Council regarding the recent denial of billboards. She said she favored the action and stated she felt the City should be looking at a very strict sign ordinance to preserve the beauty of the skyline. CONSENT CAI,ENDAR Councilmember Mufioz requested the removal of item five from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lindemans asked if the funds to be invested by the City could be placed with a bank rather than a savings and loan. He also questioned the reference in the Statement of Expenditures to Workers' Compensation. Interim Finance Director Mary Jane Henry explained that this is a typo and should read Workers' compensation benefits. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve items 1-4 of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes 3/27/90 2 - 5. Final Tract Map No. :Z3371-1 City Attomey Scott Field advised the City Council that the recommendation for this item should also contain approval of a maintenance agreement for parkways. Jim Allmon, 43954 Gatewood Way, Temecula stated that he wishes to reiterate his concerns about the traffic flow in the area. He stated that he feels a traffic plan, tied to a local area plan, should be adopted before the Council makes decisions on final maps. Councilmember Mufioz requested that the developer present an overview of this tract. Jim Resney representing The Buie Corporation advised the Council that this development will contain a full 18-hole championship golf course. The residents of this community will be seniors of 55 years of age or older. The completed community will contain 470 acres and 2,000 total units with an average density of slightly over four units to the acre. Councilmember Lindemans stated that he would like to see a breakdown of the fee structure for this project. Councilmember Mufioz questioned the land contouring and asked if the basic elements of the existing terrain will be retained. Mr. Resney responded that most of the grading has been accomplished at this time and the existing contours will remain. Jim Estock, Calle Medusa, stated that the traffic problem on Calle Medusa has not yet been taken care of and that this project will impact traffic further. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve final tract map No. 23371-1 and to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement for parkway maintenance. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 C OUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 10. Rancho California Water I)i~rict CFI) No. 88-3 Mayor Parks reordered the agenda to allow consideration of this matter at an earlier time in deference to the distances the presenters were required to travel to and from the meeting. Minutes 3/27/90 3 Phillip Forbes, representing the Rancho California Water District advised that he was available to answer any questions the Council might have on this Community Facilities District. Mayor Parks questioned the outcome of the meeting of the Riverside Board of Supervisors on this matter. Bond Counsel Stan Wolcott advised that the Board of Supervisors had acted favorably on the approval of the joint financing agreements. Councilmember Lindemans stated that the City needs a debt advisory committee to advise them on this type of matter. Councilmember Mufioz expressed concerns regarding the effect on the City's bonding capacity, if this is approved. He also requested the developers make sure that full disclosures are made to potential home buyers in this district. Mr. Wolcott, Bond Counsel advised that this project is similar to an improvement loan on private property in that when the property is fully improved with the dwelling units in place the bonding capacity will go up. It was moved by Mayor Parks, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adopt a resolution entitled: and to (1) RESOLUTION NO. 90-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING CERTAIN JOINT FINANCING AGREF_34E~S BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-3 OF THE RANCHO CAIJFORNIA WATER DISTRICT. approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the following agreements: JOINT FINANCING AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AMONG COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-3 OF THE RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT, THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, THE CITY OF TEMECULA, THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND TAYCO, A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP and, Minutes 3/27/90 4 (2) JOINT FINANCING, CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AMONG COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 8-3 OF THE RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT, THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AND TAYCO, A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mufioz, Parks NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECES~ Mayor Parks declared a recess at 8:23 PM to a scheduled meeting of the Community Services District. The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 PM with all Councilmembers present PURLIC HEARINGS Conditional Use Permit No. 3076 - Auto Dealership on West Side of Ynez Road, South of Winchester Mayor Parks opened the Public Hearing at 9:30 PM. City Manager Aleshire introduced the staff report by Tim Serlet, Acting City Engineer, who outlined the four conditions placed on this property which are being appealed by this action. Keith Andrews, 26631 Ynez Road, the appellant, stated that he would like to know if he should be required to complete the four conditions being appealed, prior to the Mello Roos District going into effect, will his project be eligible for reimbursement from the Mello Roos funds. City Attorney Field advised that the lane widening on Ynez Road would be reimbursable since it is included in the Mello Roos District. Minutes 3/27/90 5 There being no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public hearing dosed at 9:43 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to instruct staff to prepare an appropriate resolution removing conditions one through four as spelled out in the letter of February 13, 1990 from Lawrence A. Toerper, Road Division Engineer for the County of Riverside and to continue the Public Hearing until April 3, 1990. The motion was unanimously carried. COUNCIL IIUSINK~S Rancho California Road Reimb. rsement Agreement City Manager F. D. Aleshire advised the City Council that Bedford Properties had requested to have this matter continued for two weeks in order to work out a drainage problem which must be resolved before they can continue with the road widening program. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Moore to continue this matter for a period of two weeks. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to extend the meeting to the hour of 10:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. e Veteran.~ Day Parade Manager of Information Systems Joe Hreha gave a staff report explaining the proposed route and advised that the staff recommends approval in concept of the parade. Michael Marjano, representing the Veteran's Day Parade Association stated that the parade has been held in Lake Elsinore during the past several years and that the parade has outgrown its present route. He urged the Council to give favorable consideration to this patriotic event. Evelyn Harker, 31130-85 So. General Kerny Road, stated that she would like the Council to consider the 4th of July Parade and the Kiwanis Christmas/City Birthday Parade for approval as well. Minutea 3/27/90 6 Mayor Parks asked if the Veteran's Day Parade was a money generating parade. Mr. Marjano responded that donations and sponsorships are requested to pay the costs of administering the parade. Mayor Parks explained that the other parades mentioned can not be considered at this meeting since they were not on the agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to support the Veteran's Day Parade in concept and to direct the staff to prepare an appropriate ordinance or resolution to regulate parades within the City. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to extend the meeting to the hour of 11:00 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolution Adopting Traffic Committee Report Recommendations and Providing Matchin~ Funds City Manager gave a staff report recommending adoption of a resolution approving the recommendations of the advisory committee and providing matching funding. It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to approve a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 90-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~ APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON 1-15 OVER- CROSSINGS. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 C OUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore Mufioz, Parks None None Minutes 3/27/90 7 11. CDBG Funds - Old Town Temec-la City Manager Aleshim gave a staff report stating that the County has turned down this request for block grant funds for this year. He recommended that the Council receive and file the report. W'dliam Perry, 28535 Front Street,//108, stated that the request to the City Council is to add this project to the City's request for funds from Supervisor Abraham's budget. William A. Harker, 31130 So. General Kearny Road, said that the Board of the Old Town Museum has endorsed the concept presented by Mr. Perry. Mr. Harker encouraged the Council to get a copy of the Old Town Temecula Task Force report originally started by the Chamber of Commerce. He requested that the City adopt the restoration of Old Town as a City project. Councilmember Birdsall asked why the City's endorsement is required to go before the County on this kind of request. Mr Perry responded that the affected streets and rights-of- way are City property. It was moved by Councilmember Mufioz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to endorse this project and recommend that the Board of Supervisors fund this project. The motion was unanimously carded. It was moved by Councilemember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to extend the meeting until the hour of 11:15 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. 13. Club Valencia Apartments - Tract No. :~3304 City Manager Aleshire presented the staff report and introduced William Coglan representing the developer IDM Development Corporation. Mr. Coglan explained that the project will have a Mediterranean theme, containing two pools, three spas and two laundry facilities and will feature two architectural bridges over Long Canyon Wash within the development. Councilmember Mufioz questioned if this was originally approved as a condominium development. Mr. Coglan stated the project has an approved Condo map and these units could be sold as such, but the intent is to market the units as apartments. Minutes 3/27/90 8 Councilmember Moore questioned the security gate exits. She asked if the gates would create a stacking problem on Rancho California Road for entrance into the project at only one location. Councilmember Lindemans asked if the bridges are wide enough for fire trucks. Mr. Coglan said that the bridges have been designed for emergency vehicle access. Mike Gray, of the Riverside County Fire Department briefed the Council on the design requirements of the bridges and stated that the Fire Department would require the gates to be electronically controlled for Fire Department use as entrance gates in the event of an emergency. Mayor Parks asked if the developer is willing to have a traffic study prepared for this property. Mr. Coglan stated that he was going to his board for approval of the costs for a traffic study. He is not able to commit to this without board approval. James Marple, 29500 Mira Loma Road, representing Citizens for Responsible Water Management spoke in favor of the City looking at the runoff of rainfall and the effects this project will have on the overall retention capabilities of the area. Ronni Crossland, 30632 Hollyberry Lane, spoke in favor of the City Council requiring the developer to provide a traffic study on the impact of this project. The Council took a straw vote to indicate to the developer their feelings on the need for a traffic impact study. The result of the straw vote was unanimously in favor. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to extend the meeting to the hour of 11:30 PM. 13. City Newsletter The City Manager presented the staff report recommending the appropriation of $4,000 to prepare and mail a newsletter to all City residents to provide timely information about the first 100 days since incorporation. Councilmember Moore said in light of the events of the evening it is essential to give the public a clear picture of the Council's record. It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mufioz to authorize the City Manager to prepare a newsletter to be mailed to the City residents on or about April 15, 1990. Minutes 3/27/90 9 The motion was unanimously carried. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None at this time. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney Field advised the Council that his report on the Stevens Kangaroo Rat should be available within 30-45 days. CITY COUNCll. REPORTS Councilmember Mufioz requested that the next agenda have a report outlining the funds which may be available as a result of traffic citations issued by the CHP in the city. AD.IOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn at 11:26 PM to a meeting to be held on April 3, 1990 at the Rancho California Water District Community Room, 28061 Diaz Road, Temecula, California at 7:00 PM. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes 3/27/90 10