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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 9, 2005
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:30 P.M., on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, in the
City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula,
California. The Open Session convened at 7:01 P.M.
Present:
4
Councilmembers:
Edwards, Naggar, Washington, and
Comerchero
Absent:
1
Councilmembers:
Roberts
Having recently had surgery, Mayor Comerchero advised that Mayor Pro Tern Roberts will not
be in attendance of this meeting.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Matthew Fagan.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Tom Durrance of True Vine Pentecostal Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilman Naggar.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Guidant's $100.000 check presentation to the Friends of the Temecula Librarv
Acknowledging the efforts of the Friends of the Temecula Library, Mr. Ken Carlisle and Ms. Allie
Kuhns, representing Guidant Corporation, proudly presented a check in the amount of $100,000
to Ms. Grace Mellman. On behalf of the Friends, Ms. Mellman expressed her appreciation to
the Guidant Corporation for its generous donation and its commitment to supporting this
community.
At this time, Ms. Mellman, on behalf of the Friends and the Guidant Corporation, presented this
$100,000 check to the City of Temecula for the use of the Children's Wing of the new Temecula
Public Library.
Councilman Naggar thanked and commended Mr. Carlisle, Ms. Kuhns, and the Guidant
Corporation for its continued community support.
Echoing Councilman Naggar's commendation, Mayor Comerchero expressed his gratitude to
the Guidant Corporation for being a great corporate partner and great corporate citizen.
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Jonbov's Confidential Transportation
Apprising the Council of his and his wife's efforts in operating an alternative transportation
organization within the City, Mr. Edward Varela advised that his organization provides free
transportation to anyone in the City that chooses not to drive while under the influence.
Commenting on the increasing number of calls his organization has received over the past year
and a half, Mr. Varela requested that the City Council consider adopting a City ordinance,
requiring every establishrnent serving alcohol to provide and post alternative transportation
phone numbers. Clarifying the reason for his efforts, Mr. Varela commented on the death of his
son (Jonathan Michael Varela) in April 28, 1996 due to a drunk driver.
Thanking Mr. and Mrs. Varela on their efforts, Mayor Comerchero requested that the legalities
of this request be explored by the City Attorney.
National Kid's Day Proclamation
Proclaiming August 6, 2005, as National Kids Day, Mayor Comerchero presented the
proclamation to Mr. Ray Mejia, Unit Director of the Boys and Girls Club, who, in turn, thanked
the City Council for its on-going support of the Boys and Girls Club and briefly provided an
overview of Kid's Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Advising that Mrs. Pratt and he will be moving to Washington, Mr. Sam Pratt, Temecula,
wished the City Council, City staff, and the community a farewell.
Thanking Mr. Pratt for his service to the community, Mayor Comerchero wished him well
in Washington.
B. By way of pictures, Mr. Mike Kuhn, Temecula, reiterated his previously made comments
with regard to closed streets in the Meadowview area; commented on the appearance of
impropriety; addressed the existing circulation problems within the area of discussion; and
expressed his desire to open these streets.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Apprising the City Council of a fire at his next door neighbor's house, Councilman
Washington commended the Fire Department on its quiCk response.
Expressing his sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Varela on the loss of their son, Mr. Washington
relayed his support of their request to provide alternate transportation to those driving under the
influence.
Commenting on a recent golf tournament fundraiser for United Way, Mr. Washington
commended Mr. Ken Carlisle, representing Guidant Corporation, on his enthusiasm with
emceeing the awards banquet.
B. Echoing the sympathy expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Varela on the loss of their son,
Councilwoman Edwards commended them on their strength to turn this tragic event into such a
beneficial impact to the community and relayed her support of their request.
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Advising that the City Council has received community emails with regard to dialing 911
from cell phones, Mrs. Edwards noted that currently these calls are routed through the CHP
regional dispatch office. In an effort to make this 911 dispatch more effective, Mrs. Edwards
advised that residents, within the City of Temecula limits, may call 951-776-1078 from their cell
phone for 911 emergencies; noted that by calling this number, these calls will be routed to the
dispatch center currently accepting Temecula calls for emergency service; and reiterated that
this number will only pertain to City limit calls and that this number does not pertain to land lines.
C. Encouraging those interested to view the City's new Fire Safety House, Mayor
Comerchero advised that the Safety House will be on display in the parking lot at City Hall after
tonight's meeting.
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 July 12, 2005;
2.2 Approve the minutes of July 26, 2005.
(Due to his absence from the July 26, 2005, City Council meeting, Councilman
Naggar abstained with regard to Item No. 2.2.)
3 Resolution approvina List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4 City Treasurer's Report
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2005.
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Purchase and Sale Aareement for property located in Old Town
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and escrow instructions for certain real
property located at 41934 Main Street (APN 922-044-022) in the City of Temecula
and authorize the Mayor to execute;
5.2 Approve an appropriation from unreserved General Fund balance in an amount not
to exceed $1,420,000 for acquisition, escrow, closing costs, appraisal, testing, and
related fees.
With regard to the supplemental material provided for this item, City Attorney Thorson
advised that minor changes were made with regard to disclosure of certain conditions of
this property and deletion of the waiver of relocation benefits for the owner of this property.
6 Procurement of Updated Pentium Computer Workstations
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Authorize the purchase of 50 Pentium-based Hewlet Packard (HP) computer
workstations from HP for the total amount of $58,070.50.
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Award a Construction Contract for the Bridae Barrier Rail Replacement Proiect Proiect
No. PW01-09
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Award a construction contract for Bridge Barrier Rail Replacement Project - Project
No. PW01-09 to R.J. Bullard Construction, Inc. in the amount of $232,780.00 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
7.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $23,278.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
8 Wolf Creek Storm Drain Infrastructure Tract No. 30264-4. -5. -8. and -10 - Cooperative
Aareement
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve the Wolf Creek Tract No. 30264-4, -5, -8, and -10 - Wolf Creek Storm
Drain Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District, the City of Temecula, and Wolf Creek
Development, LLC;
8.2 Authorize the execution of such agreement in its final form by the Mayor, City
Attorney, and City Clerk.
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Tract Map Nos. 30264-14. -15, & -F (located east of Pechanaa Parkway. south of Wolf
Valley Road. in the Wolf Creek Specific Plan No. 12 EIR
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve the Final Tract Map Nos. 30264-14, -15, & -F in conformance with the
conditions of approval;
9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreements;
9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreements and accept the Faithful
Performance Bonds, Labor and Material Bonds, and Monument Bonds as security
for the agreements.
10 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 05-07 (Amendina the Official Zonina Map)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE
17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ACHIEVE
CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROVISIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS OF THE UPDATED CITY GENERAL PLAN
(PA05-0085)
City Attorney Thorson clarified that, as previously noted, each Councilmember will not be
participating on his/her own property or any commercial property or property of any financial
interest that she/he may own within this area.
11 Second Readina of Ordinance No. 05-14 (Maraarita Villaae Specific Plan)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
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ORDINANCE NO. 05-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING PLANNING AREAS 7 AND 9 OF THE
MARGARITA VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN TO CHANGE THE
SPECIFIC PLAN PERMITTED USES WITHIN PLANNING AREA
7 FROM USES ALLOWED IN THE L-1 (1-ACRE LOTS) ZONING
DESIGNATION TO LM (7,200 SQUARE FOOT LOTS) ZONING
DESIGNATION OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT CODE AND
FROM THE L.1 (1-ACRE LOTS) DESIGNATION TO THE L.2
(20,000 SQUARE FOOT LOTS) DESIGNATION FOR PLANNING
AREA 9A (PA04-0390)
MOTION: Councilwoman Edwards moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 11. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and electronic vote reflected approval with the
exceDtion of Councilman Naggar who abstained with regard to Item No. 2.2 and Mayor Pro
Tern Roberts who was absent.
At 7:27 P.M., the City Council reconvened as the Temecula Community Services District, the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Temecula Public Financing Authority. At 7:33 P.M.,
the City Council resumed with regular business.
PUBLIC HEARING
12 Comprehensive Update of the City-wide Desian Guidelines
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE
CITY.WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Planning Director Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), introducing Ms.
Jami Williams and Ms. Diane Bathgate from RRM Design Group.
By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Williams reviewed the intent of the City-wide Design
Guidelines, who will use these Guidelines, and a brief overview of the Design Guidelines,
noting the following:
· Updated the City's existing Guidelines which were adopted in 1997
· Set the bar to promote and encourage quality development within the City
· Created a streamline document - user friendly and graphically intensive
· Added a single-family residential component along with a glossary
. Noted that these Guidelines are to assist property owners in understanding what may
they do with their properties and help design professionals and developers obtain a
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clear understanding of the City's expectations and to assist the review body with the
review process
· Advised that each chapter will address site planning issues, landscaping issues,
building design, and utilitarian aspects of a project.
There being no public input, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Washington thanked staff and the consultants for the great work and great ideas.
For Mr. Washington, Planning Director Ubnoske advised that these new Design Guidelines will
be very beneficial with redevelopment and in-fill projects and that already approved Specific
Plans currently have its own Design Guidelines.
In response to Mayor Comerchero, Deputy City Manager Thornhill advised that approximately
75% of the City's commercial development has been built out; that approximately 75% to 80%
of the City's industrial development has been built out; and that approximately 60% to 65% of
the City's residential development has been built out.
In light of the City's average of building 800 to 1,000 residential units a year, City Manager
Nelson estimated that within the next four to five years most of the residential subdivision
development within the City will be built.
Councilman Washington noted that as per the City's original General Plan, the City's overall
density will be lower than the original projection and expressed his support of the proposed
Design Guidelines.
Councilwoman Edwards commented on the benefits these Guidelines will provide to the
developers and advised that as a member of the City's Infrastructure Beautification Committee,
she would be utilizing these creative ideas on future infrastructure projects.
Viewing the Guidelines as exceptional, Mayor Comerchero mentioned that these Guidelines
will create less uncertainty for a developer; stated that these Guidelines are very clear; and
applauded the efforts of those involved.
MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to adopt Resolution No. 05-86. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Edwards and the electronic vote reflected approval with the
exceDtion of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts who was absent.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No additional comment.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
With regard to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no items to
report, noting that with regard to the real property negotiations matter, no final action would be
taken other than in public session.
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ADJOURNMENT
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At 7:48 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, August 23,2005, at
7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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