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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101105 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 2005 The City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 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 Paul Kieler of the Actors Contemporary Theater. Mayor Comerchero extended a special thanks to Mrs. Eve Craig for her efforts in providing entertainment at the City Council meetings. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Gwyn Carter of Baha'i Community of Temecula. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilwoman Edwards. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Inland Emoire Race for the Cure Month Proclamation In appreciation for the proclamation and pink heart, Ms. Betty Vandruff thanked the City Council for its recognition. Make a Difference Dav Proclamation Mayor Comerchero proclaimed October 22, 2005, to be Make a Difference Day in the City of Temecula. Halloween Events at the Temecula Children's Museum Mrs. Pat Comerchero, Friends of the Children's Museum, informed the audience that the month of October will be filled with a variety of Halloween events, advising that more information could be found at www.pennypickles.org. Ms. Melissa Donaldson, representing Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAF.E.), noted that there will also be Halloween events at the Children's Museum that will be geared for teens and adults, advising that more information could be found at www.pennypickles.org. R:\Minutes\ 101105 I I I At this time, Mayor Comerchero introduced exchange students from Sister City Leidschendam- Voorburg. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. By way of photos, Mr. Sean Fulkerson, Los Angeles, expressed his concern for nurses that are employed by Universal Health Systems (UHS), advising that they have been retaliated against and fired for expressing their concerns of unsafe medical practices at hospitals affiliated with UHS. In response to Councilwoman Edwards' comment, Mr. Fulkerson relayed that his concern would have relationship with the upcoming proposed hospital project. B. Mr. Tom Barclay, Temecula, relayed that if Universal Health Systems were to construct a hospital in this community, it would be important that the hospital function as a good neighbor, noting that Universal Health System has retaliated against hard-working nurses whose mission would be to care for the sick in the community; and that although to no avail, concerns of unsafe conditions for patients have been taken forward to management. For the audience, Mayor Comerchero stated that the City of Temecula does not build hospitals and advised that the City Council's responsibility would be to ensure that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared and that all land use issues are appropriately addressed. C. Ms. Barbara Lasko-Hoellinger, Temecula, echoed previously made comments regarding unsafe patient care conditions that pose a health risk, advising that Southwest Healthcare System owns Inland Valley Medical Center, Rancho Springs Medical Center, Lancaster Community, and Corona Regional. Ms. Lasko-Hoellinger also noted that the primary agenda for nurses would be patient care, advising that nurses have tried for years to get their concerns internally addressed but that their attempts have failed. D. Ms. Teresa Fleege, Murrieta, relayed her regret that the union has selected an inappropriate forum in which to bring to the City Council's attention the concerns of nurses employed by UHS. E. Mr. David Monkawa, Monterey Park, reiterated the concerns of nurses regarding unsafe patient care given by Universal Health Systems. F. Expressing her concern for the uncleanliness of the hospital, Ms. Barbara Rammell, Murrieta, stated that she is currently employed as a nurse by Inland Valley Medical Center. Ms. Josi Espiritu was called to the podium but chose not to speak. Ms. Elizabeth Bat was called to the pOdium but chose not to speak. G. Addressing the high volume of traffic on Calle Pina Colada, Mr. Reeves Mollman, Temecula, advised that traffic is causing a hazard to the children in the neighborhood and requested that the City Council address the concerns of residents by opening up closed roads. R:\Minutes\101105 2 I I I H. Echoing the comments made by Mr. Mollman, Mrs. Anne Mollman, Temecula, noted that the increased traffic on Calle Pina Colada has reduced the quality of life for residents in the area; that it will depreciate home values; and that it would not be fair that one community bare the burden of traffic and, therefore, requested that the City Council agendize the opening of other closed streets. I. Mr. Antonio Ayala, Temecula, requested that the City Council establish an area where day laborers may seek permanent employment. For Councilman Washington, Mr. Ayala noted that most day laborers are legal and have cards that would allow day laborers to work in the United States. J. Echoing Mr. Ayala's comment, Ms. Luz Maria Ayala, Perris, echoed Mr. Ayala's comment with regard to establishing an area where day laborers may seek employment. K. By way of photos, Mr. Mike Kuhn, Temecula, reiterated his concern with the closed streets in Meadowview. L. Being of the opinion that the City Council has been avoiding concerns of residents who live on Calle Pina Colada, Ms. Jayme Christian, Temecula, requested that either Kahwea Road, Sanderling Road, and Starling Road be opened or that Calle Pina Colada Road be closed. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts complimented Director of Public Works Hughes and his staff on their efforts in obtaining necessary funding to build a center median with irrigation and enhancements along the lower 79 South corridor, as well as the improvements that are needed on Winchester Road. B. Councilman Washington relayed that on Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 1:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, a Riverside County Transportation CommissionlWestern Riverside Council of Governments workshop has been scheduled to discuss road networking and funds necessary for such a project. C. Councilman Naggar directed staff to explore renaming lower 79 South. D. Mayor Comerchero commended staff on an outstanding grand opening of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Referencing comments made by those who are concerned with unsafe patient health care services offered by Universal Health Systems, Inc., Mayor Comerchero advised that it would be his opinion that these concerns should be directed to the nurses union and/or another forum other than the City Council. R:\Minutes\101105 3 I I I CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adootion 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 September 27, 2005. 3 Resolution aoorovina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Citv Treasurer's Reoort RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of August 31,2005. 5 Purchase of three Citv Vehicles RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the purchase of the following vehicles from Rancho Ford: . One 2006, 4WD, SUV (Expedition) $32,860.43 . One 2006, 2WD, Y:zton F-150 Pick-up Truck $17,716.01 . One 2006, 2WD, 1 ton Utility Truck $26,080.80 R:\Minutes\101105 4 I I I 6 First Amendment to Professional Contract for P&D Consultants RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve a First Amendment for Consultant Services with P&D Consultants in the amount not to exceed $52,000 and to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2006. 7 Purchase of Command Post Tow Vehicle RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the purchase of a 2006 Freightliner M21 06 crew cab with utility bed from LA Freightliner in the amount of $80,705.40. 8 Pechanaa Parkwav Storm Drain Improvements Proiecl No. PW99-11 CH Wolf Vallev Creek Channel - additional continaencv funds RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Increase the project contingency and the City Manager's contract change order approval limit by $100,000 above the previously approved contingency limit. 9 First Amendment to Professional Services Aareement for Enaineerina and Landscape Architectural Services for State Route 79 South Medians between 1-15 and Butterfield Staae Road Proiect No. PW02-14 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the First Amendment with Project Design Consultants in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; 9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve changer orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $2,500 which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount; 9.3 Approve extending the term of the agreement with Project Design Consultants to June 30, 2006. 10 Grant of Easement to Rancho California Water District Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park Proiecl No. PW01-17CSD RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\101105 5 I I I 11 RESOLUTION NO. 05.103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA GRANTING AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATERLINE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES RELATED TO PATRICIA H. BIRDSALL SPORTS PARK IRRIGATION AND DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT OF EASEMENT DEED Transportation Uniform Mitiaation Fee ITUMF) Reimbursement Aareement RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the model agreement for the funding of TUMF Regional Arterial Improvements between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Temecula for the Western Bypass Corridor Alignment Study (Phase I and Phase II) in substantially the same format as attached authorize the City Manager the execute the final agreement. 12 Acceptance of Street-widenina Improvements at the intersection of Winchester Road and Ynez Road into the Citv-maintained Street Svstem within the Harveston CFD - Proiecl No. 03-06 IHarveston II Improvements) RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING STREET-WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM LOCATED WITHIN THE HARVESTON CFD NO. 03-06 (HARVESTON II) 13 Reconciliation of Weed Abatement Charaes RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ORDERING THE RELEASE OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION R:\Minutes\101105 6 I I I 13.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. At 8:00 P.M., the City Council reconvened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:02 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14 PubliclTraffic Safetv Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Appoint two applicants to serve full three-year terms on the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission through October 10, 2008. City Clerk Jones presented a staff report (of record). MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the reappointment of Gary Youmans and Pete Ramos to the Public Traffic Safety Commission to serve full three-year terms. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded the motion. (Following additional discussion, electronic vote reflected unanimous approval of this motion, see page 8.) Commenting on the outstanding applications received for the Public Traffic Safety Commission, Councilwoman Edwards thanked all the applicants and encouraged them to continue to apply in the future. Echoing Councilwoman Edwards' comment, Councilman Washington noted that although appreciative of Commissioners Youmans' and Ramos' work, he has had an opportunity to work with applicant Mr. Bob Hagel and, therefore, would be of the opinion that he would be an excellent Public Traffic Safety Commissioner; that although the City Council has voted against term limits for Commissioners, Mr. Washington stated that opportunities should be given to individuals who are desirous of participating in the process and to those who have proven themselves to not only be dedicated to the quality of the community but as well to those who are hard-working individuals; that Mr. Hagel has demonstrated his commitment to the community by working in a number of capacities in the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; and that most recently, Mr. Hagel has taken on the role of program administrator for the Temecula Citizen Corps (TCC). R:\Minutes\101105 7 I I I MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to reappoint Mr. Gary Youmans and to appoint Mr. Bob Hagel to serve on the Public Traffic Safety Commission. (This motion died for the lack of a second.) Although Understanding the comments made by Councilman Washington, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts noted that he would be of the opinion that Commissioner Youmans and Commissioner Ramos have demonstrated to be excellent Commissioners and therefore, would not concur with replacing either one of them. Referencing Councilman Washington's comments regarding the difficulty of whether or not to reappoint the two existing Commissioners, Councilman Naggar commented on the efficiency of the Public Traffic Safety Commissioners, and, therefore, expressed his support of reappointing Commissioners Youmans and Ramos. Councilwoman Edwards relayed her concurrence of reappointing Commissioner Youmans and Commissioner Ramos to the Public Traffic Safety Commission. At this time, the electronic vote on the previously made motion reflected unanimous approval. 15 Communitv Services Commission Appointment RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Appoint one applicant to serve a full three-year term on the Community Services Commission through October 10, 2008. City Clerk Jones presented a staff report (of record). MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to reappoint Mr. James Meyer for a full three-year term as a Community Services Commissioner. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. The Council thanked the individuals who applied for the Public Traffic Safety Commission and Community Services Commission. It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize the process of appointing Commissioners. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comment. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT There being no Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no actions to report. R:\Minutes\ 101105 8 ADJOURNMENT I At 8:23 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: tJ I I R:\Minutes\ 101105 9