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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 22, 2005
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 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
Council members:
Edwards, Naggar, Roberts, Washington, and
Comerchero
Absent:
o
Councilmembers:
None
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by the Chaparral Chamber Choir.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Sean Cox of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts.
PRESENT ATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. David Micheal
Recognizing Mr. Micheal for his efforts with coordinating the promotion and installation of
engraved granite pavers at the newly dedicated Veterans' Memorial, Mayor Comerchero
commended Mr. Micheal and presented to him a Certificate of Appreciation.
Acknowledging the attendance of his family and thanking the City Council and staff for this
honor, Mr. Micheal recognized the support of several other individuals which made this
endeavor possible.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Appreciating the City's continued support, Mr. Jimmy Moore, Temecula, on behalf of the
Arts Council of Temecula Valley, presented the City Council with an award for its continued
support.
B. Thanking the City Council for its support of the retention of the March Air Reserve Base,
Mr. Kenneth Dickson, Murrieta, representing Friends of the March Field, expressed his support
of this action and advised that he was in attendance to answer questions if necessary.
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C. Ms. Christi Gordon, representing Bank of America and its Foundation, announced an
exciting charitable-giving program (Neighborhood Excellence), benefiting non-profit
organizations and volunteers throughout the entire Inland Empire.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Councilwoman Edwards suggested that the City Council entertain placing a permanent
recognition to Mr. Micheal for his contribution to the Veterans' Memorial at the Memorial.
B. In order to first select a contractor and builder and to have those individuals in
attendance of the groundbreaking, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts advised that the Library
Groundbreaking Ceremony has been postponed from March 31,2005 to late April 2005.
With tonight's discussion of North General Kearny Road, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts
advised that because he is a resident of Meadowview, he will not be participating in the
discussion.
C. Councilman Naggar relayed his concurrence with Mrs. Edwards' recommendation to
entertain placing a permanent recognition at the Veterans' Memorial for Mr. David Micheal.
D. Having attended the National League of Cities Annual Congressional Conference with
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilwoman Edwards, Mayor Comerchero commented on the
overall support to not cut the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and
advised that the CDBG Program will be fully funded and retained at HUD.
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 Resolution approvina List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05.29
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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3 Records Destruction
I RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the
City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy.
4 Purchase of New Voicemail Svstem
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Authorize the purchase of the Cisco Unity Messaging System from Nexus
Integration Services for the total amount of $63,135.97, including applicable sales
tax;
4.2 Appropriate $63,135.97 from Information Systems Internal Service Fund reserves to
fund the purchase.
5 Police Department Homeland Security Grant Funds Transfer
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1
Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DONATING A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2005/06 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS TO THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
6 Resolution chanaina the time of Plannina Commission Meetinas
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED MEETING TIME
FOR THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION
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7 Resolution in Support of retainina March Air Reserve Base lMARB), support continuation
of Air Attack Resources at Hemet-Rvan Airport, and approval of $5.000 to assist in
retention efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE RETENTION EFFORT TO
PRESERVE MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE (MARB)
7.2 Approve the Agreement for Contribution to March Air Reserve Base Retention
Efforts with March Joint Powers Authority and approve $5,000 to assist the March
Air Reserve Base retention efforts.
8 Second Amendment to an aareement for Contract Inspection Services for P&D
Consultants
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve a Second Amendment for consulting services with P&D in an amount not to
exceed $15,000 for a total contract amount of $125,800 and to extend the term of
the agreement to June 30, 2005.
9 Intention to vacate all Interior Streets and certain Drainaae Easements within Tract Map
No. 26941 lCrowne Hill- The Reserve)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE LOT A
(WOLFE STREET), LOT B (SUSAN GRACE COURT), AND LOT
C (MUSILEK PLACE), AND CERTAIN DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
OF TRACT MAP NO. 26941 IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA,
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE VACATION
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10 Intention to vacate a portion of an unnamed allev llocated between Second Street and
Third Street. east of Old Town Front Street as shown on Block 18 of the Town Site of
Temecula Old Town)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05.34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A
PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN
SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET, EAST OF OLD TOWN
FRONT STREET IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON
ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE VACATION
11 Tract Map No. 29305 (located south of Wolf Vallev Road and east of Pechanaa Parkwav)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Approve Tract Map No. 29305 in conformance with the conditions of approval.
12 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract John Warner Road Assessment
District Improvement Proiect No. PW02-07
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Accept the project - John Warner Road Assessment District Improvements -
Project No. PW02-07 - as complete;
12.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract amount;
12.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
13 Approval of the Plans and Specifications and authorization to solicit Construction Bids for
the Rainbow Canvon Road Guardrail Installation and Replacement Proiect Proiect No.
PW02-18
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public'Works
to solicit construction bids for the Rainbow Canyon Road Guardrail Installation and
Replacement Project - Project No. PW02-18.
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14 Award a Construction Contract for Traffic Sianallnstallation at the Pechanaa Parkwav and
Muirfield Drive Intersection - Proiect No. PW99-11TS
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Award a construction contract for Traffic Signal Installations at the Pechanga
Parkway and Muirfield Drive Intersection - Project No. PW99-11TS - to DBX, Inc. in
the amount of $117,205 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $11 ,720.50 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
15 Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II - Proiect No. PW02-26 - Award of a
Construction Contract
REVISED RECOMMENDATION (as distributed at the City Council)
15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
COMPLETION OF JEFFERSON AVENUE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION - PHASE II PROJECT
15.2 Award a construction contract for the Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation -
Phase II Project - Project No. PW02-26 - to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of
$1,717,860 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
15.3 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed a contingency
of 10% of the contract amount in the amount of $171 ,786;
15.4 Authorize a transfer of $250,000 of Measure A funds from Pavement Rehabilitation
Program - Citywide.
16 Cable Franchise Aareement Extension of Time
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ADELPHIA
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS TO DECEMBER 31, 2005, TO
FACILITATE THE CITY'S NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CABLE
OPERATOR REGARDING RENEWAL OF THAT FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT
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Acceptance of Grant Deed - Harveston Lake Park
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed for Harveston Lake Park, located in the
Harveston development and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to
cause the deed to be recorded.
18 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 05-04 (Wolf Creek Proiect)
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE WOLF CREEK
PROJECT (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0027)
MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-18. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and electronic vote reflected unanimous
approval.
At 7:25 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:31 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular
business.
PUBLIC HEARING
19 General Plan Update Circulation Element
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Conduct the Public Hearing on the Draft Circulation Element of the General Plan
and the Draft Environmental Impact Report related to the Circulation Element;
19.2
Continue the Public Hearing on the other Elements of the General Plan and the
Draft Environmental Impact Report on the other Elements to April 12. 2005;
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19.3
Close the Public Hearing on the Draft Circulation Element and Draft
Environmental Impact Report relating to the Draft Circulation Element;
19.4 Discuss the Draft Circulation Element and the Draft Environmental Impact Report
relating to the Draft Circulation Element and provide comments to staff for
inclusion in to the Final Circulation Element and Final Environmental Impact
Report.
Mayor Comerchero read a statement (of record) prepared by the City Attorney with regard to the
proceedings of this item.
Thanking those individuals involved in this lengthy General Plan process, Planning Director
Ubnoske briefly highlighted the item and introduced Mr. Jeff Henderson of Cotton Bridges
Associates who, in turn, presented, by way of a PowerPoint presentation, the staff report, noting
the following:
· That the comment period for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) associated with the
Plan concluded on March 12, 2005; that responses to comments received from
approximately 16 agencies will be distributed to those agencies 10 days prior to the
April 12, 2005, public hearing; that the responses were sent out March 22, 2005;
· That the Airport Land Use Commission of Riverside County is as well in the process of
making a finding of consistency of the proposed General Plan and the Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan for French Valley Airport and will be considering this matter at its April
14, 2005, meeting;
· That the California Geological Survey has provided comments as to the Safety Element
of the General Plan and recommended changes to that element as identified in the staff
report (of record);
· That the Planning Commission held public hearings on both the Circulation Element and
the remainder of the General Plan on February 16, 2005 and March 16, 2005; that
tonight's public hearing will address the Circulation Element and the public hearing
regarding the remaining elements of the General Plan will be continued to April 12,
2005;
· That the Land Use Element will address future land uses within the Planning Area and
that the Circulation Element will address recommended roadway plans, trail plans,
transit plans, and other Circulation Element components;
· That the City's Housing Element was updated in 2002 and will not be a part of the
current General Plan Update; that the Housing Element will be renewed in 2006/2007;
· That the Open Space Conservation Element will address the City's Open Space
Resources and the Conservation of Natural Resources within the Planning Area;
· That the Growth Management and Public Facilities Element will address utilities and
public facilities required for future development in the Planning Area;
· That the Public Safety Element will address natural and man-made hazards within the
Planning Area;
· That the Noise Element will address community noise generated both by traffic sources
as well as point-source oriented noise;
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. That the General Plan will as well include an Air Quality Element that will address smog
and other components of air quality within the community;
. That the Community Design Element will address the design components of the
community;
· That the Economic Development Element will outline the priorities for economic
development for the next 20 years;
· That overall the proposed General Plan will represent the same, basic policy direction as
established in the City's previous General Plan; that most of the proposed changes will
fit within the framework established by that Plan; that the proposed changes will primarily
affect the Land Use Element and the Circulation Element of the Plan;
. That the proposed changes are generally technical in nature;
· That the Implementation Programs for each Element have been updated;
· That in order to ensure consistency with the 2002 Housing Element, a number of
changes are being proposed in the Land Use Element to the General Plan, concerning
Mixed-Use Development;
. That a few new key policy directions are being proposed:
o Encouraging Mixed-Use Development at key locations near Interstate 15
o Preserving established rural area
o Managing future growth
o Prioritizing/monitoring/correcting traffic congestion hotspots
o Incorporating transit and multi-use trails into the circulation system
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Mr. Henderson noted that the primary changes to policy direction in the Circulation Element are
as follows:
· provisions to allow for additional street dedication (beyond the standardized rights-of-
way) around higher volume key intersections and consideration of reopening closed
connecting streets to improve Citywide circulation;
Roadwav Cross-Sections to better serve less urban portions of the City; that both of the
new cross sections are based upon the standard 88' secondary arterial right-of-way;
o Modified Secondary Arterial (De Portola and Ynez Road through Los Ranchitos)
would provide 2 divided lanes in each direction with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk
and location of left-turn lanes would be determined as the roadways are
individually designed; that separated trails would be incorporated to the right of
the cross section into the design where additional right-of-way beyond 88' is
available
o Limited Secondary Arterial (portions of Nicolas and Santiago Roads and the
North General Kearny extension if added to the Plan) will feature one lane in
each direction with a left-turn lane and a separated trail within the right-of-way
o Rural Highway (rural preservation areas - Anza, De Portola, and portions of
Rancho California Roads) will feature one lane in each direction with left-turn
pockets where needed and two lanes may be needed in some sections of those
roadways; that the intent of the Rural Highway is to protect future right-of-way for
larger roadway types in the future without compromising the short-term functions
of these roadways and the rural character of the surrounding areas; that the
Rural Highway will be consistent with County standards for these roadways on
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the portions that occur within the unincorporated portions of the Temecula
Planning Area;
Circulation MaD/Roadway Plan that the only new General Plan roadway being proposed
within the City is the Lorna Linda/ Avenida de Missiones (between Pechanga Parkway and
Highway 79S;
Two new roadways identified on the Circulation MaD
. Eastern Bypass (Southern Bypass) will consist of portions of Anza Road, Deer Hollow
Way, and a new interchange at Interstate 15 to the south of the City;
· Sky Canyon Road/Briggs Road will be a parallel route to Winchester Road in the French
Valley Airport area to assist with relieving projected congestion along Winchester Road;
ProDosed key roadway imDrOyements
. Winchester Road from Jefferson Road to Hunter Road - currently a six-lane urban
arterial proposed to an eight-lane urban arterial
· Rancho California Road from Old Town Front Street to Ynez Road - currently a six-lane
urban arterial proposed to an eight-lane urban arterial
· Rancho California Road from Ynez Road to Margarita Road - currently a four-lane
arterial proposed to a six-lane urban arterial
· Ynez Road from Rancho California Road to Rancho Vista Road - currently a four-lane
arterial proposed to a six-lane urban arterial
· Jefferson Avenue from Winchester Road to the City limits - currently a four-lane arterial
proposed to a six-lane urban arterial
· Western Bypass Road - currently designated as a secondary arterial proposed to a
major arterial.
Resident Concerns
· Rainbow Canyon Road - to downgrade the roadway - currently a 66' right-of-way - both
current and proposed General Plan call for a Secondary Arterial at 88' right-of-way;
· North General Kearny - Community Advisory Committee (CAC) recommendation to
connect North General Kearny between Nicolas and Margarita Roads as a limited
Secondary Arterial to provide a route to Day Middle School and for local residents to
bypass congestion along Winchester Road;
o That the Planning Commission supported the CAC's recommendation to add
North General Kearny as a Limited Secondary Arterial and identifying it on
the Circulation Map and, thereby, identifying the requirement of a traffic
study;
o That the proposed Roadway Plan does not include a North General
Extension; that in order to include that extension within the Circulation Plan,
'this particular segment must be added;
o That the Planning Commission also agreed with the recommendation by the
County of Riverside that Winchester Road, between Hunter and Keller
Roads, will require 184' right-of-way per an existing agreement between
Caltrans and the County of Riverside;
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Draft Enyironmentallmoact Reoort (EIR)
. That it has been circulated for public review and comment .
. That the City has received 16 comment letters from public agencies
. That responses to the EIR have been provided to the Council and will present in the final
EIR for the April 12, 2005, public hearing
. That the General Plan, as per the EIR, will have three significant, unavoidable impacts
o Two with regard to air quality - short-term construction impacts and long-term
emissions
o Three intersections and six freeway ramps would be projected to operate below
established level of service standards as per the Draft EIR
. That all other impacts in the EIR were found to be less than significant
· That because of the significant, unavoidable impacts, the Council will be required to
make findings and adopt a statement of overriding considerations approving the General
Plan; that both the findings and the statement of overriding considerations will be
forwarded to the Council prior to the April 12, 2005, meeting.
At this time, the public hearing was opened; it was noted by Mayor Comerchero that the first
item of discussion will be the Environmental Impact Report and Circulation Element related to
North General Kearny and other roads in the Meadowview area. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and
Councilman Washington excused themselves from the dais and the Chamber.
Regarding his conflict of interest, Councilman Washington expressed his support of the Fair
Political Practices Commission's determination for him to have to abstain with regard to this
item.
Mayor Comerchero briefly reviewed the rules of the public hearing process.
Council Discussion
For Councilman Naggar, Planning Director Ubnoske advised that because the Environmental
Impact Report is still under review, she would not be able to answer whether there would be a
nexus between North General Kearny and the possible construction of a golf course in the
Meadowviewarea.
Councilwoman Edwards clarified that the Circulation Element for the General Plan with regard
to North General Kearny and the potential of including its designation on a Map but not to build
or to fund a road.
Deputy City Clerk Ballreich informed the City Council of communications received (of record)
with regard to the General Plan.
The following individuals spoke in support of the extension of North General'Kearny:
. Suzanne Zychowics
. Jodie Christopher
. Diana Broderick
. Kendra Herrera
Jessica Christopher
Mike Kuhn
Evelyn Bucannen
David Lander
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The above-mentioned individuals noted the following with regard to the extension of North
General Kearny and the opening of Kahwea Road for the following reasons:
. That this matter has been politicized
· That many individuals in support of the extension are not in attendance because of
conflicts of interest with friendships, colleagues, business associates, etc.
. That it takes an excessive amount of time to travel to the mall from the residential area
· That emergency response time during rush hour traffic is not adequate
. That increasing traffic in a rural area will create dangers - mixing traffic with equestrians
and with pedestrians; however, some of these dangers have already been realized on
Winchester Road between Margarita and Murrieta Hot Springs Roads; that these
dangers could be mitigated by changing the traffic flow; that the extension of North
General Kearny would permit parents to drop their children at the James L. Day Middle
School on the school side versus the children having to cross the street which will
alleviate some congestion; that the roads that are being proposed for opening were
originally intended to be thoroughfares as per the original Plan;
· That opening this road will increase City-wide circulation; that these are public streets for
public travel;
· That it would grant parents to access to Day and Chaparral Schools without being forced
to travel on Margarita and Winchester Roads and would decrease use on Calle Medusa
and Calle Pina Colada; that Meadowview streets are supported by City taxes;
. That change is an evitable step in the City's growth; that all must share in the
responsibility of the City's streets;
. That the traffic on Winchester Road must be addressed and that the extension will
improve the situation along Winchester Road.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the extension of North General Kearny:
. Kim Churchwood Richard Moriki
. Jeff Perrin Paula Peterson
. Lori Nelson Maria Hetzner
. Norman Clark Steve Gossett
. Lisa Weinmann James Neeley
. Audrey Gomez Karen Paciotti
. Keven Porter Rosemary Priefe
. Teri Biancardi John Austin
. Ellen Ellish Diana Lovett-Webb
. Bob Johnston Brad Inman
. Bert Bjorklund John Harkey
. Kathleen Roe Frank Boarese
. Rolfe Wittman Dan Maidment
. Edward Kostjal Rikki Bauer
. William Herrmann Bill Brown
. Mary Lanier Nancy Ray
. Christine Estoch David Payne (provided written
communication)
The above-mentioned individuals, by way of pictures and video, relayed the following with
regard to the extension of North General Kearny for the following reasons:
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. That for the past 10 years, Meadowview residents have appeared before the
Council/Commissions with regard to North General Kearny and Kahwea Road;
· That North General Kearny and Kahwea Road be permanently removed from the
General Plan;
In response to Councilman Naggar, City Attorney Thorson advised that under California Law,
each Council would have the opportunity to amend or modify the General Plan.
. That the existing traffic problems surrounding James L. Day Middle School and
Chaparral High School will be exacerbated by the extension of North General Kearny;
that James L. Day Middle School currently does not provide traffic-controlled
supervision;
. That the Meadowview trails are maintained and repaired through Meadowview
Association dues; that these trails are utilized by bikers, riders, walkers/joggers on a
daily basis;
. That the loss of these trails would be a loss of history never replaceable;
· That one General Plan goal is to preserve the quality and value of single-family
neighborhoods - opening Kahwea Road and North General Kearny would not preserve
the zoning or quality and value of this single-family neighborhood;
· That even with the posted horse crossing signs at every trail head, opening Kahwea
Road and North General Kearny would be incompatible to safe crossings; that drivers
ignore the law to stop within sighting distance of a horse; that the opening would put
citizens in grave danger;
. That the City's traffic circulation problems should not necessitate imposing other
people's view points on Meadowview residents' property;
· That some horseback riders have to ride the paved streets to access the trails; that
Kahwea Road is used as a trail because of the easement behind Kahwea Road homes
is too steep for many riders; that opening Kahwea Road will increase traffic on
Meadowview streets which will prevent the use of the trails in a safe manner; that these
streets are substandard, rural streets;
In response to Councilman Naggar, Mayor Comerchero advised that the City Council, this
evening, is discussing the extension of North General Kearny and other roads in the
Meadowview area. Deputy City Manager Thornhill advised that only the extension of North
General Kearny is being considered and that there was a recommendation to study the
remainder of the Meadowview roads and that no decision will be made this evening with regard
to Kahwea Road. Mayor Comerchero further clarified that the Council will not be voting on this
issue this evening but that it will be making a recommendation to staff as to what to include or
not to include in the General Plan. City Attorney Thorson noted that the City Council may not
take action on the General Plan until the approval of the Environmental Impact Report.
· That extending North General Kearny will not address traffic congestion; that road
crossings at the intersections of Calle Madero/Nada Lane/North General Kearny/Calle
Pina Collada are currently not safe; that these hazardous situations will increase and
that any traffic benefit would not justify putting local residents at risk;
. That because horses are unpredictable, it would not be safe to have a horse trail next to
a street that may carry as many as 10,000 plus cars a day;
· That opening Kahwea Road would have a significant safety impact due to the increased
number of cars;
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. That all Meadowview streets are front loaded with houses;
. That drivers generally exceed the 35 mph speed limit; that with vehicles parked on both
sides of the street, there is not sufficient room for moving vehicles to pass each other;
. That Kahwea Road was closed in 1998 by constructing a wrought-iron fence with a
gate; that opening Kahwea Road would impact Meadowview by way of non-resident
traffic;
. That considering the City is aware that the Meadowview streets are substandard would
that hold the City liable if an accident were to occur;
· That these curvy, hilly, narrow streets that lack sidewalks and streetlights are over 20
years old;
· That the pathway to Rancho Elementary School is less than two-tenths of a mile from
Kahwea Road off Del Rey Road; that approximately 100 of Meadowview's children use
this walkway twice a day to get to Rancho Elementary School located on La Serena;
that currently there are no signs indicating the location of school access; that additional
non-resident traffic will further exacerbate an already unsafe situation;
. That extending North General Kearny will have minimal impact on resolving the City's
traffic congestion, viewing such an extension as a band aid;
. That drivers currently ignore the existing stop signs;
. That because Meadowview has no sewers and all surface water travels along natural,
open, sandy pathways, leading into the main Blue Line River (under the jurisdiction of
the Army Corps of Engineers), extending North General Kearny would cover several of
these natural waterways;
. That the extension of North General Kearny would place homes within close proximity
of this road;
. That an existing, varied echo system would be impacted and that once destroyed, it
could never be returned to its natural state;
. That the interior noise level would be impacted;
At 9:16 P.M., a short recess was called and the meeting was reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
· That because of Meadowview CC&R requirements, properties in Meadowview are to be
open, visible, and, therefore, vulnerable to crime with the extension of North General
Kearny;
. That emergency services (5-minute response time) are adequately met with the City's
Fire Stations, including the one at French Valley Airport; that a new Fire Station will be
built as a result of the Roripaugh Ranch Development; that the Riverside County
General reflects two new Fire Stations between French Valley Airport Station and
Enterprise Circle Station;
. That the Meadowview area is currently used as a short cut for non-residential traffic;
that thousands of cars travel per day along Pina Collada, Del Rey, Avenida Barca,
Solana, and Via Norte; that all these streets are front loaded with homes; that as per the
Public Works Director, such streets should be kept under a traffic volume of 3,000 cars
per day; that the front loaded streets have no buffer zone from the driveway to the
street and sit below street level, creating a safety concern (line of sight) with exiting
properties;
. That the extension would have a long-term impact on this area;
. That the General Plan's goals will not be met if the extension of North General Kearny
and opening of Kahwea Road were approved;
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· That the extension of North General Kearny would eliminate the rural area of
Meadowview; that Meadowview is in desperate need of pavement rehabilitation; that
the anticipated traffic volume will be around 20,000 cars per day;
· That Meadowview residents view the area as a rural area and, therefore, function as
such which could create safety hazards with the additional non-resident traffic;
. That the quality of life of the Meadowview residents would be impacted by including
North General Kearny and Kahwea Roads in the General Plan
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the
exceDtion of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Washington who abstained.
In response to Councilman Naggar, Mr. Harkey advised that the Meadowview Homeowners
Association will be pursuing a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the construction
of a golf course; that, within several days, the Environmental Impact Report will be submitted to
the City; that a golf course would be an appropriate use for Open Space; that it will create light
traffic for the area (maximum 400 cars per day); and that not all but the majority of the
Meadowview residents are in favor of the golf course.
· That because of minimal traffic associated with a golf course, a golf course could be
supported;
In response to a comment made by a Meadowview resident, City Attorney Thorson advised
that City would have no authority to condemn land for housing.
· That the balance of a marginal relief of congestion with permanent disruption of the
quality of life for the Meadowview residents would be viewed as a band aid and would
provide no actual relief; that the interaction between cars and pedestrians would be a
concern;
. That the Equestrian Center is directly across the street from James L. Day Middle
School; that the increased traffic volume to this area would create increased
horse/pedestrian accidents;
· That many other City infrastructure improvements have occurred but did not occur in
residents' backyards; that additional traffic mitigations would be expected with the
City's recent control of Winchester Road and SR 79 South;
· That in 1978, the City had three freeway access points; that in 2005, the City has three
freeway access points with a population of 100,000 residents;
· That an extension of North General Kearny Road would detrimentally impact the
property values; that all development within the City should be stopped until adequate
circulation can be provided and that the proposed Circulation Element be rejected; that
major thoroughfares not be located in fully developed rural areas;
. That the City should build reasonably;
. That today 10,000 cars per day traveling on North General Kearny will not be 10,000
cars in the future;
. That the residents are willing to accept slower emergency services;
. That many Meadowview residents walk or horseback riders ride along Del Rey Road
and at times, are narrowly missed by passing vehicles; that currently when heavy trucks
travel along Del Rey Road, her house vibrates in her bedroom;
. That although not living in Meadowview but, living in Santiago Ranchos, expressed
opposition to the extension of North General Kearny;
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. That there will be impacts on home values, equestrian/pedestrian safety concerns, and
incompatible development;
At this time, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Comerchero thanked those that spoke and
provided input.
Council Discussion
Although it would be obvious that all roads open would be better with regard to circulation,
Councilman Naggar stated that the benefit to the community must be weighed with regard to
the opening of roads; that, in his opinion, the benefit of opening of North General Kearny will
outweigh the impact to the community; that the benefit to Winchester Road would be minimal;
and that the impact to North General Kearny Road and the Meadowview area would be great.
Commenting on the City's control of Winchester Road and SR 79 South, Mr. Naggar advised of
improvements that have recently been completed as well as ones that will be forthcoming -
widening portions of Winchester, additional lane to a freeway off-ramp, Eastern Bypass,
widening of Rancho California Road, etc. Mr. Naggar also addressed the City's efforts of
pursuing Federal funding to address freeway issues. With regard to the Meadowview
Homeowners Association's pursuit of a golf course, Mr. Naggar noted that if a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change were requested, the completion of a traffic study would be
necessary in order to determine accessibility to the golf course and to study whether or not the
opening of those roads were necessary.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to not include North General Kearny Road
on the Circulation Element of the General Plan Update. Councilwoman Edwards seconded the
motion. (Additional discussion ensued prior to the Yote; see below.)
Commenting on the many infrastructure projects that have been completed or ones that are in
the plans in an effort to mitigate traffic circulation, Councilwoman Edwards expressed her
opposition to opening a road through a rural area and to destroying this rural neighborhood,
noting the cost will outweigh the benefits.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to extend this meeting to 12:00 midnight. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Washington who abstained.
As well commenting on major infrastructure improvements that will further enhance traffic
circulation, Mayor Comerchero expressed concurrence with his colleagues' opposition to
extending North General Kearny.
At this time, yoice yote on the preyiously made motion reflected approyal with the
exception of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Washington who abstained.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Washington returned to the dais
and Mayor Comerchero and Councilman Naggar remoyed themselyes from the dais and
the Council Chamber.
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EnYironmental ImDact ReDortlCirculation Element relatina to the Eastern BYDaSS
(Southern BYDass)
For the benefit of those Councilmembers now in attendance, Mr. Jeff Henderson of Cotton
Bridges Associates provided a brief overview of the staff report (of record), pertaining to the
Eastern Bypass.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, Principal Planner Hogan addressed the City's effort to
match the County's roadway plan in the area of the proposed Eastern Bypass with the
exception of increasing the size of the segment between Rainbow Canyon Road and the
freeway to allow for additional capacity.
For the benefit of all, Councilman Washington clarified the Eastern Bypass route, noting that
portions of this Bypass will be outside the City limit and on reservation property and questioned
the desired action with regard to this Bypass.
For Councilman Washington, Principal Planner noted that it would be staff's desire for the
Council to approve a recommendation which would be incorporated into the City's General
Plan and one that would mirror a vision of the freeway interchange or what the County has
incorporated in its General Plan.
Confirming Councilwoman Edwards' comment, Mr. Hogan stated that by including portions of
the Eastern Bypass that are within the City's sphere of influence in the Circulation Element, the
City will be assuring its ability to comment and provide input as the County proceeds with its
projects.
At this time, the public hearing was opened. There being no public input, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to direct staff to present the Eastern Bypass in its
final form at the April 12, 2005, City Council meeting. Councilwoman Edwards seconded the
motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Mayor Comerchero and
Councilman Naggar who abstained.
At this time, Mayor Comerchero returned to the dais. Councilman Naggar as well
abstained with regard to this item.
EnYironmentallmDact ReDortlCirculation Element relatina to Rainbow Canyon Road and
Aaenda de Missions Connection
For Councilman Washington, Mr. Henderson clarified that the previously noted negative
impacts at intersections and freeway ramps and below standard level of service at certain
freeway ramps would refer to build out and after improvements (including the Planning Area,
the sphere area, and the areas beyond the sphere within the Planning Area).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Henderson advised, for Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, that currently Rainbow Canyon Road has
been designated in the General Plan as a four-lane road; that it currently functions as a two-
lane collector; and that the proposed General Plan would concur with the existing General Plan
to upgrade it to a four-lane road, noting that no change would retain it as a four-lane road.
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There being no public testimony with regard to this item, the public hearing was closed.
Public Works Director Hughes clarified that staff would support retaining Rainbow Canyon
Road as currently designated; with regard to the Lorna Linda/Avenida de Missiones
connection, Mr. Hughes advised that the Community Advisory Committee had recommended
upgrading this to a four-lane road but that staff, because of traffic volumes, could support a
two-lane road.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Roberts moved to direct staff to retain Rainbow Canyon Road at its
current designation and to include Avenida de Missiones Connection (two-lane road) in the
Circulation Element of the General Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Edwards and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Naggar who
abstained.
At this time, Councilman Naggar returned to the dais.
Enyironmental Impact Report/Circulation Element relatinQ to all other items other than
North General Kearny. Meadowyiew. and Southern Bypass
All Councilmembers participated in this discussion.
At this time, Principal Planner Hogan clarified, by way of overheads, that other items would
include the street cross-sections, the roadway classifications, the various policy statements,
and the remainder of the Circulation Element. Providing clarification with regard to the policy
statements in the General Plan, Mr. Hogan noted that they are basically the same as those
existing with the addition of three policy statements as a result of concerns raised with the
closing of streets (3.6, 3.7, and 3.8).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Viewing Ynez Road as a collector-designation level road, Mr. Raymond Bennett, Los Ranchitos
community, advised that Ynez Road in the General Plan has a maximum capacity of 14,000
cars per day; that in the current General Plan, Ynez Road has been designated as Modified
Secondary Arterial (four lane), which is an upgrade (20,000 cars per day); and that a Modified
Secondary Arterial designation would not permit driveway access. Mr. Bennett recommended
to redesignate Ynez Road as a Limited Secondary Arterial (16,000 cars per day); to retain the
88' road width; and to keep it as a three-lane road.
Considering the road designations of neighboring streets (Margarita Road, De Portola Road,
Ynez Road, Santiago Road), Public Works Director Hughes indicated that a four-lane road
would be necessary to handle the needed capacity and would not support downgrading the
classification of this roadway. For Mayor Comerchero, Mr. Hughes advised that the placement
of a horse trail along Ynez Road (through Los Ranchitos area) would require right-of-way
acquisition for the trail system.
In an effort to preserve the rural community/lifestyle, Mr. Larry Markham, representing Los
Ranchitos Homeowners Association, requested that De Portola Road and Ynez Road be
classified as Limited Secondary Arterial which will permit for a horse trail within the right of way
and will reduce it from a four-lane road to a three-lane road.
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Expressing concern with horseback riders having to cross a four-lane road, Ms. Kathleen
Stowe, member of the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association, requested that Ynez Road, De
Portola Road, La Paz Road, and Jedediah Smith Road be designated as Limited Secondary
Arterials (three lanes).
For Ms. Stowe, Councilwoman Edwards advised that Jedediah Smith Road is not being
proposed to be widened; in fact, it is being proposed to be reduced in the Circulation Element
from four lanes to two lanes.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
Concurring with comments made by Mr. Markham, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts supported the
Limited Secondary Arterial designation (three-lane road).
Although it is currently designated as a four-lane road, Councilman Naggar expressed his
support of the horse trails and recommended the retention of the 88' right of way; that the
Modified Secondary Arterial designation be retained in order for the imposition of a condition to
require a parallel horse trail running the length of De PortolalYnez Road (through Los
Ranchitos) within the right of way; that if at a future time the three-lane road were widened to a
four-lane road, the necessary right of way would have to be acquired in order to preserve a
horse trail; that the horse trail be adequately buffered; and that adequate lighting standards be
installed to accommodate horse riders. With the added condition, Mr. Naggar expressed his
concurrence with staff's recommendation for a Modified Secondary Arterial.
For Councilman Washington, staff advised that the proposed General Plan does reflect the
changes proposed by the City of Murrieta with regard to Ynez Road.'
Mayor Comerchero further clarified Councilman Naggar's recommendation.
MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
Both Councilwoman Edwards and Councilman Washington spoke in support of Councilman
Naggar's recommendation.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to designate De PortolalYnez Road
through Los Ranchitos as a Modified Secondary Arterial with the goal to preserve the
equestrian uses and to impose a condition requiring the installation of light standards to
accommodate horseback riders, to install horse crossing signs along that corridor, and to
require a parallel horse trail running the length of De PortolalYnez Road (through Los
Ranchitos) within the 88' right of way and that if at a future time the three-lane road were
widened to a four-lane road, the necessary right of way would have to be acquired in order to
preserve a horse trail. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote
reflected approval with the exceDtion of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts who voted no.
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Roadway Cross-Sections/Downaradina of Jedediah Smith Road to two lanes/and the
balance of the Circulation Element as Droyided
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to reflect in the General Plan Circulation
Element the proposed Roadway Cross-Sections, the downgrading of Jedediah Smith Road to
two lanes, and the balance of the Circulation Element as provided. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
City Attorney Thorson advised that those Councilmembers living in Meadowview may partake
in the discussion regarding the policy statements because these policies will affect all City
streets.
Living on a closed street, Councilman Washington indicated that he would be abstaining with
regard to these policies.
Policy 3.6
Discourage closing local streets to maintain the functionality of the arterial road network,
achieve public safety goals, and improve the response time for police, fire, and ambulance
services.
Mayor Comerchero recommended the addition of the following language to Policy 3.6: unless it
seriously impacts quality of life issues in rural communities.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to include Policy 3.6 in the General Plan
with the amendment as recommended by Mayor Comerchero (as noted above). The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote reflected approval with the
exceDtion of Councilman Washington who abstained.
Policy 3.7
Consider opening previously closed or blocked local streets to enhance the local road network,
achieve public safety goals, and improve the response time for police, fire, and ambulance
services while minimizing outside through traffic on local residential streets.
After a brief discussion and with the clarification from City Attorney Thorson, noting that no
language would be required in the General Plan for a future City Council to consider any item
in the General Plan, the following motions were offered:
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to delete Policy 3.7 from the General Plan.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with
the exceDtion of Councilman Washington who abstained.
Policy 3.8
Complete the construction of local connecting streets to enhance area circulation for local
residents and improve the response time for police, fire, and ambulance services while
minimizing through traffic on local residential streets.
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MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to direct staff to delete Policy 3.8 from the General Plan.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and voice vote reflected approval with
the exceDtion of Councilman Washington who abstained.
MOTION: Councilwoman Edwards moved to continue the public hearing on the Environmental
Impact Report for the General Plan Update and the General Plan Update itself except for the
Circulation Element to the City Council meeting of April 12, 2005. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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
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At 12:11 A.M., on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, the City Council meeting was formally
adjourned to a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
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Jeff Comerchero, Mayor
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