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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022205 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2005 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The Open Session convened at 7:00 P.M. Present: 5 Councilmembers: Edwards, Naggar, Roberts, Washington, and Comerchero Absent: o Councilmembers: None PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Kenji Oberlander. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Lance Kerwin of Calvary Chapel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilwoman Edwards. PRESENT ATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Honorina Senior Public Works Inspector Oldham for his military service in Iraa Honoring 5g!. First Class Oldham, Mayor Comerchero presented an Award of Valor to Mr. Oldham who, in turn, expressed his appreciation of this Award. Honorina Mr. Dean Jaeschke for his heroic efforts durina the recent Metrolink accident In light of the recent Metrolink tragedy, both Mayor Comerchero and Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, as Vice Chair of Metrolink, honored Mr. Jaeschke for his heroic efforts and presented to him the Award of Valor. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Rebecca Farenbaugh, representing the Vail Centennial Committee, apprised the City Council and the public of an upcoming event at the Temecula Valley Museum on Thursday, April 6, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. B. Mr. Joe Rivera, representing Central Coast Productions - promoter of the Good Old Days Car Show, commented on the upcoming event and awarded each City Councilmember with a show plaque and thanked City staff for its support. R:\Minutes\022205 I I I CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Having attended another wonderful Annual Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, Councilman Washington thanked the Chamber for their efforts and congratulated President Sullivan for her 10 years of dedicated service to the organization and to all the award winners, including the well-deserved recognition to Ms. Martha Minkler for her award of Citizen of the Year. B. In light of the recent heavy rains/tornado, Councilwoman Edwards commended City staff,' the Public Works Department, Police Department, and Fire Department for their quick response to assist impacted residents, advising that the residents as well expressed their gratitude to the City for the immediate assistance. Also having attended the Annual Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, Mrs. Edwards as well congratulated those that had received nominations and awards. Referencing the Western City Magazine, Mrs. Edwards commented on an article about the City of Modesto with regard to timing of traffic signals and its impact on reducing total gasoline cost. Having spoken to a representative of the City of Modesto Public Works Department, Public Works Director Hughes briefly noted that the City of Temecula, for the past four years, has been utilizing the same software that the City of Modesto has recently implemented and confirmed, for Mrs. Edwards, that these same measures will be implemented on SR 79 south and north. Having received calls of concern with regard to the condition of Wolf Valley Road as well as certain portions of Pechanga Parkway, Councilwoman Edwards requested that between construction issues in this area and the recent heavy rains the matter be addressed in light of the neighboring schools to which children walk. In light of the Bush Administration's proposal to eliminate the Community Development Grant Program (CDBG), Councilwoman Edwards requested that the City Council adopt are resolution requesting the continued support and funding of this program and to forward the Administration's proposal to the City's local non-profit organizations. C. Councilman Naggar commended CR&R for its assistance with the aftereffects of the tornado. D. With regard to the CDBG funding, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts advised that at a recent trip to Washington, D.C. with the Consensus Tour, the Tour members shared with each Congressman and Senator its objection to the elimination or reduction of CDBG funding. E. Advising that CDBG funding is one of a few programs that is funded by the Federal government directly to cities, Mayor Comerchero commented on the flexibility, at the local level, of this program and noted that the Steering Committee of the National League of Cities/Community and Economic Development has taken the proposal to eliminate CDBG as its number one priority, advising that the issue is as well a number one priority at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Commenting on a youth fitness program that he had previously mentioned to the City Council, Mayor Comerchero advised that he has discussed the program with Community Services Director Parker and his staff; noted that the program will be called the F.I.T. (Fitness in R:IMinutesl022205 2 I I I Temecula) Program; that staff is still in the process of putting the program together; and that it would be anticipated that the City will partner with service organizations, business community, and School District. Echoing the commendation to staff with regard to assistance to the residents during the recent tornado, Mayor Comerchero extended special appreciation to Assistant to the City Manager Yates and Senior Management Analyst Adams for their efficiency. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 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. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 11, 2005. 3 Resolution approvina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Approval of 2004-05 Mid-Year Budaet Adiustments RECOMMENDATION 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:IMinutesl022205 3 I I I RESOLUTION NO. 05-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS Having attended a meeting organized by Congressman Calvert's office, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts commented on delays pertaining to the Murrieta Creek Project and advised of the potential for additionally needed funding for landscaping repairs due to the recent heavy rains. 5 Memorandum of Understandinq (MOU) for Riverside County Ganq Task Force Proqram RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Temecula and the County of Riverside in support of a. Riverside County Gang Task Force Program. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 7.) 6 Pledqe for Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee (LEAC) (At the request of Mayor Comerchero) RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Authorize $1,000 to the Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee (LEAC) for recognition of outstanding law enforcement officers in Western Riverside County. 7 Sponsorship for the 2005 Temecula Vallev International Film and Music Festival RECOMMENDATION: '7.1 Approve the funding request in the amount of $30,000 for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival; 7.2 Approve the sponsorship agreement for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 8.) 8 Award of Contract to Canon Financial Services. Inc. (CFS) and Temecula Copiers RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Award a five-year Master contract to Canon Financial Services, Inc. (CFS) for the lease of all City copiers and approve the annual expenditure for fiscal year 2005- 2006 of the five-year contract with CFS for an annual amount of $29,798 including tax; R:\Minutes\022205 4 I I I 8.2 Award a five-year Master contract to Temecula Copiers for the maintenance/usage of all City copiers and approve the annual expenditure for fiscal year 2005-2006 of the five-year contract with Temecula Copiers in the amount of $80,808 plus a 10% contingency for a total annual amount of $88,888. 8.3 Confirm the purchase of 12 Canon copiers at a cost of $1.00 each for a total of $12.00 as per the March 26, 2002, agreement; 8.4 Approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount $22,000 with a 10% contingency for a total amount of $24,200 to Temecula Copiers for maintenance and usage for the remaining portion of fiscal year 2004/2005. 9 Approval of First Operatina Aareement for Development Aareement for Auto Mall properties providina for the reschedulina of the submission of new Subdivision Bonds and the release of existina Subdivision Bond RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the certain agreement entitled First Operating Memorandum to the recorded Development Agreement between North Plaza, LLC. and the City of Temecula and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Operating Memorandum in substantially the form presented; 9.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONALLY RELEASING SUBDIVISION BONDS (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 9.) 10 HaNeston Lake and Lake Park Development and Transfer Aareement RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve the HaNeston Lake and Lake Park Development and Transfer Agreement. 11 Aareement to defer Conditions of Approval for Tract Map No. 29305-F RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the Agreement to defer completion of the Conditions of Approval until after recordation of Final Map for Tract Map No. 29305-F. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 9.) R:\Minutes\022205 5 I I I 12 Propertv Insurance Renewal RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve the City of Temecula Property Insurance Policy renewal with Chubb Insurance Company, Landmark American Insurance Company for the period of February 26, 2005 through February 26, 2006 in the amount of $98,208. 13 Acceptance of a portion of Winchester Road into the Citv-maintained Street Svstem within the Harveston CFD Proiect No. 01-02 (Winchester Road Wideninq between Jefferson Avenue and Interstate 15) RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING A PORTION OF WINCHESTER ROAD INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM LOCATED WITHIN THE HARVESTON CFD NO. 01-02 (WINCHESTER ROAD WIDENING BETWEEN JEFFERSON AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 15) 14 Acceptance of certain Public Streets into the City-maintained Street Svstem located within the John Warner Assessment District No. 03-04 RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM LOCATED WITHIN THE JOHN WARNER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 03-04 15 Bus Bench Upqrades - Proiect No. PW02-17 - Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Construction Bids RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for Project No. PW02-17 - Bus Bench Upgrades. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 10.) R:\Minutes\02220S 6 I I I 16 Professional Services Aareement - RBF Consultina - Preparation of Proiect Report and Environmental Document - 1-15/State Route 79 South Ultimate Interchanae - Proiect No. PW04-08 RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Approve an agreement with RBF Consulting in an amount not to exceed $325,944 to prepare a Project Report and Environmental Document for the 1-15/State Route 79 South Ultimate Interchange - Project No. PW04-08 - and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 16.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to the agreement not to exceed the contingency amount of $32,594.40 which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4, 6, 8- 10, 12-13, and 16. (Item Nos. 5, 7, 9, 11, and 15 were considered under separate discussion; see pages 7-10.) The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 5 Memorandum of Understandina (MaUl for Riverside County Gana Task Force Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Temecula and the County of Riverside in support of a Riverside County Gang Task Force Program. Assistant to the City Manager Yates provided the staff report (as per agenda material). Having pulled this item for additional discussion, Councilman Naggar reaffirmed this City Council's position of zero tolerance as it pertains to gangs. Mr. Naggar as well praised and thanked County Assistant District Attorney Pacheco for his efforts in creating this program and expressed his support of Mr. Pacheco for District Attorney. With regard to the proposed program, Police Chief Domenoe, for Councilman Washington, confirmed that in an effort to be proactive, a two-man POP Team will as well be added to specifically address gang-related issues and noted that as part of the proposed program, the Police Department will have the ability to utilize resources from other agencies for more involved gang-related issues. In closing, Mr. Washington as well commended Assistant District Attorney Pacheco on his efforts. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item NO.5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Washington and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. R:IMinutesl022205 7 I I I 7 Sponsorship for the 2005 Temecula Vallev International Film and Music Festival RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the funding request in the amount of $30,000 for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival; 7.2 Approve the sponsorship agreement for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Assistant City Manager O'Grady reviewed the staff report (of record). Explaining his reasoning for pulling' this particular item, Councilman Naggar expressed his opinion that the City Council either stop its support of this program or that it increase its support of the event, commenting on the funding amounts other cities allocate for its Film Festival. He advised that he would be in support of increasing this year's sponsorship level to $60,000. Agreeing with Councilman Naggar, Councilman Washington commended Ms. Jo Moulton on an outstanding job in growing this particular event. In trying to elevate this program to the next level and, thereby, creating an even more professional event, Mr. Washington viewed this event as an opportunity to showcase the region as well as potentially growing an industry in this particular area; therefore, he expressed his support of additional funding. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts expressed concern with the City doubling its funding for this particular event and not for other non-profit organizations, advising that the Film Festival does have paid employees and that the projected income for the upcoming event will be $26,150. Mr. Roberts suggested that the organization pursue additional sponsorships. Supporting the Film Festival Event and not opposing possible consideration of increasing the budget for this event, Mrs. Edwards requested that additional information be provided to the Council, elaborating on how and for what the additional funds would be expended. Echoing Mayor Pro Tem Roberts' concern with regard to increasing the sponsorship amount for this particular event and not for others, Mayor Comerchero expressed his willingness to increase the City's sponsorship funding by a reasonable amount ($5,000 or $10,000) to assist the organization with potential fund raising seed money. Councilman Naggar concurred with Councilwoman Edwards' suggestion for the organization to provide additional information to the City Council to consider a potential increase in sponsorship funding and requested that the matter be agendized for March 8, 2005. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to agendize the consideration of increasing the sponsorship funding for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival to the March 8, 2005, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Councilwoman Edwards moved to approve the staff recommendation for Consent Calendar Item NO.7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\Minutes\022205 8 I I I 9 Approval of First Operatinq Aqreement for Development Aqreement for Auto Mall properties providinq for the reschedulinq of the submission of new Subdivision Bonds and the release of existinq Subdivision Bond RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the certain agreement entitled First Operating Memorandum to the recorded Development Agreement between North Plaza, LLC. and the City of Temecula and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Operating Memorandum in substantially the form presented; 9.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05.21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONALLY RELEASING SUBDIVISION BONDS City Attorney Thorson presented the staff report (of record), clarifying that the City will be protected that no development will occur without new bonds being in place. Mr. Thorson referenced the proposed amendments to the Agreement, noting the following: . That all potential lot owners are listed in this agreement . That an additional paragraph will be added to reflect that City has acknowledged that the Development Agreement is in place; that there are no defaults; and that the City has consented to the assignment of all of the rights on the property from North Plaza, LLC to DCH Investments, Inc. Councilman Washington advised that the only reason he had pulled the item for additional discussion was to obtain clarification on the amendments. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve the staff recommendation for Consent Calendar Item No. 9 as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. 11 Aqreement to defer Conditions of Approval for Tract Map No. 29305-F RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the Agreement to defer completion of the Conditions of Approval until after recordation of Final Map for Tract Map No. 29305-F. City Attorney Thorson updated the staff report (as per agenda material). MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve the staff recommendation for Consent Calendar Item No. 11. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. R:IMinutesl022205 9 15 I Bus Bench Upqrades - Proiect No. PW02-17 - Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Construction Bids RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for Project No. PW02-17 - Bus Bench Upgrades. By way of overheads, Public Works Director Hughes reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), providing a brief description of the proposed bus benches. Having pulled this item for additional discussion, Councilman Naggar commented on how the proposed new bus benches will promote the use of buses and expressed his support of the recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve the staff recommendation for Consent Calendar Item No. 15. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:58 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:01 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. . I DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comment. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no reportable items from Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT At 8:01 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned 0 a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council C mbers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: I R:IMinutes1022205 10