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TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 25,2025 - 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION -5:00 PM
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council convened in
closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect
to the following matter of pending litigation: Alexander Reynolds v. City of Temecula(Riverside County
Superior Court Case No. CVSW2405417).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council convened in
closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect
to the following matter of pending litigation: Bates v. City of Temecula(Riverside County Superior Court
Case No. CVSW2207919).
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.
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
INVOCATION: Chaplain Evan Colburn of Gideon's International
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn (absent), Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Jeff Lawrence Upon Retirement
BOARD /COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Sheriffs Department
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PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Jorge Bustos • Myles Ross
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,Rahn absent): Motion by Schwank, Second by Alexander. The
vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
1. Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances and Resolutions Included in the Agenda
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 February 11, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of February 11, 2025.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 Amending Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding
Off-Site Wayfinding Signs Within the Temecula Auto Mall (Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 17.28.290 OF TITLE 17 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-SITE WAYFINDING SIGNS IN
THE AUTO MALL, AND FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061
(B)(3)
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5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 Amending the Western Riverside County Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee Program to Update Participation(Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08, WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
PROGRAM, TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND UNIFORM
MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND FINDING THIS
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT(CEQA)
6. Adopt Resolution Establishing an Electronic Signature Use Policy
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE
POLICY
7. Award Construction Contract to Leonida Builders Inc. for Bridge Maintenance, PW23-08
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Leonida Builders Inc., in the amount
of$273,317.50 for the Bridge Maintenance Project, PW23-08; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction contract change
orders up to 20%of the contract amount, $54,663.50; and
3. Make a finding that the Bridge Maintenance Project, PW23-08 is
exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees.
8. Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for Additional Landscape
Maintenance Services
Recommendation: That the City Council approve fifth amendment to the agreement with
Nieves Landscape, Inc. to increase contingency for extra work for
additional landscape maintenance services, in the amount of$250,000, for
a total agreement $12,859,202.04.
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9. Approve Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for Trash Capture Filter Devices
Installation
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the agreement for contractor services with Downstream
Services, Inc. for trash capture filter devices installation; 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.
10. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Bike
Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of
Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Bike Lane Upgrades -
Citywide Project, PW23-10; 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.
11. Receive and File Temporary Street Closures for Temecula Sunset Market
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the temporary closure of certain
streets for the Temecula Sunset Market.
Approved the Staff Recommendation(3-1,Rahn absent): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank.
The vote reflected unanimous approval with Kalfus opposing and Rahn absent.
RECESS:
At 7:19 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District
meeting. At 7:22 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
17. Approve Employment Agreement with Matthew D. Peters for the Position of Director of
Community Development
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the employment agreement with Matthew
D. Peters for the Position of Director of Community Development.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Rahn absent): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart.
The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
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18. Receive Presentation Regarding Local Wildfire Mitigation Efforts in the City and Provide
General Direction Regarding the Same(At the Request of Council Member Rahn)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation regarding local wildfire
mitigation efforts in the City and provide general direction regarding the
same.
Continued to next City Council meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
19. Community Development Department Monthly Report
20. Fire Department Monthly Report
21. Police Department Monthly Report
22. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:26 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main
Street, Temecula, California.
renden Kalfus ayor
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Randi Johl, City Clerk
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