HomeMy WebLinkAbout04232024 CC Action MinutesACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 23, 2024 - 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — The City Council convened in closed session with its designated
representatives to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The City's
designated representatives are City Manager Aaron Adams, City Attorney Peter Thorson, Assistant City
Manager Kevin Hawkins, Director of Finance Jennifer Hennessy, Director of Human Resources and
Risk Management Isaac Garibay, Deputy City Manager Luke Watson and Senior Human Resources
Analyst Becky Obmann. The employee organization is the California Teamsters Public, Professional
and Medical Employees Union Local 911.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed
session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the potential acquisition of a fee
interest in that certain real property, which is a vacant lot located at the northern terminus of Madison
Avenue between Jefferson Avenue and I-15, South of French Valley Parkway Interchange in the City of
Temecula identified as Riverside County Tax Assessor's Parcel Number 910-262-003 (Property) for
public use in connection with the future potential French Valley Parkway/I-15 Improvements Phase III.
The Property is listed for sale on the open market. Negotiators for the City are Patrick Thomas and Amer
Attar. The negotiators for the Property are the property owners Hoff Investments, L.P., a California
limited partnership, and PMD Investments, L.P., a California limited partnership and Property Owners'
Real Estate Representative Michael Strode, MBA, CCIM, SIOR. Under negotiations are price and terms
of the acquisition of the Property.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed
session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the potential acquisition of a fee
interest in that certain real property, which is a 6 acre vacant parcel located on Business Park Drive
southerly of Rancho Way the in the City of Temecula identified as Riverside County Tax Assessor's
Parcel Number 921-020-067 (Property). The Property is listed for sale on the open market. Negotiators
for the City are Aaron Adams, Kevin Hawkins and Luke Watson. The negotiators for the Property are
the property owners Stephen and Tula Carvadias Trust represented by Michal Pappas of Kidder
Matthews. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of the Property.
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Mayor James Stewart
INVOCATION: Deacon John Gabrielle of St. Catherine of Alexandria
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor James Stewart
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart
1
1
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week
Proclamation for National Public Works Week
Presentation by Anita Ward of Care Solace Regarding Programs and Services
BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Fire Department (CAL FIRE)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Bob Quaid • Laurel LaMont
• Mark Swearngin • Hanon Rickard
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Sharon Morris (Item #14)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Alexander. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
1. Waive Readinp, of Title and Text of All Ordinances and Resolutions Included in the A eg nda
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all
ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
2. Approve Action Minutes of April 9, 2024
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of April 9, 2024.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
2
1
1
1
4. Approve Revised City Council Protocol Manual Policy Regarding Requests for Information
and Use of Staff Time
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the revised City Council Protocol Manual
policy regarding requests for information and use of staff time.
5. Adopt Resolution Supporting Public Higher Education within Southwest Riverside County and
Related Funding at Mt. San Jacinto College Temecula Campus (At the Request of
Subcommittee Members Mayor Pro Tern Kalfus and Council Member Schwank)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR EXPANDED PUBLIC
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITHIN SOUTHWEST
RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND TEMECULA VALLEY AND FUNDING
OF TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO CREATE AN EXPANDED
PRESENCE FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN
MARCOS AT THE MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE TEMECULA
VALLEY CAMPUS
6. Approve Sponsorship and Economic Development Funding Agreement with Temecula Valley
Balloon and Wine Festival Association for the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Sponsorship and Economic
Development Funding Agreement with the Temecula Valley Balloon
and Wine Festival Association for the Temecula Valley Balloon and
Wine Festival.
7. Approve Agreement with Department of California Highway Patrol for Construction Zone
Enhanced Enforcement Program Services for the I-15 Congestion Relief, PW19-02
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve agreement number 23R685002 with Department of
California Highway Patrol, in the amount of $52,621, for Construction
Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program services for the I-15 Congestion
Relief, Project Number PW19-02; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8. Set Public Hearing to Approve Solid Waste and Recycling Rates for Commercial Customers
for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-26
1
u
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING RATES FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
9. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for Rainbow
Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PW22-15
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of
Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Rainbow Canyon
Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PW22-15; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Article 19, Categorical
Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 15301 states that the repair and maintenance of existing
highways, streets, and gutters are Class 1 activities, which are exempt
from CEQA.
10. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for
Sidewalks - Old Town Improvements - South Side of Sixth Street (Old Town Front Street to
Mercedes Street), PW22-16
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of
Public Works to solicit construction bids for Sidewalks - Old Town
Improvements - South Side of Sixth Street (Old Town Front Street to
Mercedes Street), PW22-16; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Article 19, Categorical
Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 15301 states that the repair and maintenance of existing
highways, streets, and gutters are Class 1 activities, which are exempt
from CEQA.
11. Accept Improvements and File Notice of Completion for Sidewalks - Old Town
Improvements - Additional Streetlights on Moreno Road and Mercedes Street, PW22-17
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the Sidewalks - Old Town Improvements -
Additional Streetlights on Moreno Road and Mercedes Street, PW22-17,
as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion,
release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond
in the amount of 10% of the final contract amount; and
3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the
Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed.
RECESS:
At 7:16 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District
Meeting and Temecula Public Financing Authority Meeting. At 7:27 PM the City Council resumed
with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Commurifty Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AS AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND FINDING THAT THE ACTION
IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT PURSUANT TO 24
CFR 58.34(A)(1) AND THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15262 AND 15378(B)(4)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Alexander. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
BUSINESS
15. Receive and File Presentation for the Quality of Life Master Plan Website and Provide General
Recommendations Regarding the Same
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file a presentation for the Quality of
Life Master Plan Website and provide general recommendations
regarding the same.
Receive and file only, no action
5
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
16. Community Development Department Monthly Report
17. Fire Department Monthly Report
18. . Police Department Monthly Report
19. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney reported that two actions were taken in closed session. The Council voted 4-0 to
approve the fair market value and authorize an offer for the property identified in the Agenda Title as
being owned by Hoff Investments and PMD Investments. The Council also voted 4-0 to direct the Staff
to finalize an appraisal and geotechnical testing of the property on Business Park Drive identified in the
Agenda Title. No other reportable actions were taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:44 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM
for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main
Street, Temecula, California.
e
i
James Stewart, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi Joh , ity Clerk
[SEAL]
I