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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102505 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 25, 2005 The City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 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: Council members: Edwards, Naggar, Roberts, Washington, and Comerchero 5 Absent: Councilmembers: None o PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Kara Sainz and Melanie Gunderson. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Shane Callaghan of Temecula Creek Christian Fellowship. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilman Naggar. PRESENT ATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation Mayor Comerchero proclaimed October 2005 to be National Arts and Humanities month. Appreciating the proclamation and certificate of recognition, Ms. Ruth Hobbs thanked the City Council for its recognition. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Debbie Randall, Temecula, requested that the City Council review and amend the City's existing RV parking ordinance to allow more permits for shorter amounts of time for RV parking. Mayor Comerchero requested that staff review the existing ordinance. B. Mr. Reeves Mollman, Temecula, spoke regarding the dangerously high volumes of traffic on Calle Pina Colada and requested that the City Council address these concerns. Mr. Mollman also noted that it would be his opinion that the City Council has been avoiding questions and concerns of residents on Calle Pina Colada. Referencing Mr. Mollman's comment, Councilman Naggar noted that all questions raised by Mr. Mollman as well as those raised by other residents have been answered and that he would be willing to answer any questions Mr. Mollman has regarding Calle Pina Colada. R:\Minutes\102505 I I I C. Ms. Suzanne Zychowicz, Temecula, read verbatim a letter from her neighbor, Lura Castillo, indicating Ms. Castillo's concern with the Police Department not following up on a recent gun shot incident because of the inability to navigate through the closed roads in Meadowview. In response to Ms. Lura Castillo's letter read by Ms. Zychowicw, City Manager Nelson stated that he could not imagine the Police Department not following up on a gun shot incident but requested that Ms. Castillo provide the information to him for further review. D. Ms. Anne Mollman, Temecula, reiterated the concern regarding the high volume of traffic on Calle Pina Colada and requested that the City Council close Calle Pina Colada or open up all closed roads. E. Mr. Mike Kuhn, Temecula, provided information regarding a 1991 traffic study for Pina Colada and requested that the City Council open all closed roads to provide better circulation for all residents in the community. F. Mr. Daniel Matrisciano, Temecula, spoke against development in the Wine Country and invited the City Council to attend a town hall meeting at Temeku Hills Club on Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. G. Echoing comments made by Mr. Matrisciano, Mr. Tony Papa, Temecula, also spoke against development in the Wine Country and encouraged the City Council to attend the meeting at Temeku Hills. Referencing the town hall meeting at Temeku Hills regarding the development in Wine Country, City Manager Nelson stated that he has had the opportunity to discuss the proposal with County Planning Director Johnson and has reviewed the proposal and would be of the opinion that the County's goal would be to protect the agricultural interest within the Wine Country area; that some clustering of residential developments would be permitted; that there would be a provision that would restrict an increase to densities; and that there will be an agricultural deed restriction placed on the balance of the open space to ensure that the open space be used for agricultural purposes in perpetuity, advising that 75% of the wine produced must come from Wine Country grapes. He also stated that Principal Planner Brown will be attending the meeting at Temeku Hills, representing the City of Temecula. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. In regards to the upcoming meeting at Temeku Hills, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts reported that Supervisor Stone's proposal would include 10-acre minimum lots with the possibility of clustering and that half of the property would be designated for vineyards. B. Councilwoman Edwards noted that she will be attending the meeting on Thursday, October 27,2005, at 6:30 regarding the development in Wine Country. A Happy Birthday wish was given to Mayor Comerchero by Councilwoman Edwards. C. Referencing a letter he had received, Councilman Washington stated that the letter relayed an individual's appreciation of the City Council's efforts in making the City of Temecula a better community. R:\Minutes\ 102505 2 I I I D. Mayor Comerchero informed the audience of a Haunted House at the Children's Museum and that more information could be found at www.pennypickels.org. 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 October 11, 2005. 3 Resolution approvina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05.107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Authorization to execute the Supplemental Aareement for Fiscal Year 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant Funds and Cooperation Aareement RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement for FY 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant Funds; 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THREE-YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT R:\Minutes\ 102505 3 I I I 5 Reiect all Construction Bids for the Diaz Road Realianment (Phase II) Proiect No. PW95-27 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Reject all Construction Bids for the Diaz Road Realignment (Phase II) - Project No. PW95-27. 6 Tract Map Nos. 32437. 32437-1. 32437-2. and 32437-3 (located within the Harveston Specific Plan) RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve Tract Map Nos. 32437, 32437-1, 32437-2, and 32437-3 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 6.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds as security for the agreement; 6.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as security for the agreement. 7 Tract Map Nos. 32436 and 32436-1 (located within the Harveston Specific Plan) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve Tract Map Nos. 32436 and 32436-1 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 7.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds as security for the agreement; 7.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as security for the agreement. 8 Acceptance and Filina the Notice of Completion Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase II from south of Overland Drive to Rancho California Road Proiect No. PW02-26 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Accept the construction of Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II from south of Overland Drive to Rancho California Road - Project No. PW02-26 - as complete; 8.2 File the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one- year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 8.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed. R:\Minutes\ 102505 4 I I I 9 Name Children's Area within the Temecula Public Librarv RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the name of the children's area within the Temecula Public Library the Guidant Foundation Children's Library. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded the motion. (Following additional discussion, electronic vote reflected unanimous approval of this motion, see below.) Councilwoman Edwards informed the audience that the naming of the Children's area within the Temecula Public Library (Consent Calendar Item No.9) was made possible through a generous donation from the Guidant Foundation to the Friends of the Temecula Public Library. At this time, the electronic vote on the previously made motion reflected unanimous approval. At 7:35 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:37 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL BUSINESS At this time, Councilwoman Edwards recused herself from the dais due to a conflict of interest. 10 Discussion of Commission Appointment Process (At the request of Councilman Naggar) RECOMMENDATION: . 10.1 Discuss options for appointment/reappointment process for City Commissionersl Committee Members. Thanking Councilman Naggar for bringing this item to the City Council for discussion, Councilman Washington relayed the importance of not only respecting a job well done by existing Commissioners but also determining ways to create Commission opportunities to new citizens. Although being of the opinion that the current appointment process is properly functioning, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts relayed his willingness to the requirement of a four-fifths vote for those Commissioners applying for a third-term appointment. Echoing Councilman Washington's and Mayor Pro Tem Roberts' comments, Councilman Naggar suggested implementing a general policy for those Commissioners desirous of applying for a third term and, thereby, requiring that extraordinary leadership skillslissue resolving skills were demonstrated by the requesting Commissioner during hislher time on the Commission; and advised that the four-fifths vote would not accomplish the intent of appointments. R:\Minutes\ 102505 5 I I I In response to Mayor Pro Tem Roberts' suggestion of the four-fifths vote, Mayor Comerchero expressed his opposition. Understanding that the City has grown and the increasing need to engage more citizens in serving the community, Mayor Comerchero suggested the consideration of adding a Commissioner to each one of the existing Commissions. Mr. Comerchero requested that staff explore different scenarios in which to reappoint existing Commissioners. In response to Mayor Comerchero, Chairman Meyler (Community Services Commission) stated that he would be of the opinion that appointing alternates for each Commission would be a way to not only have a Commissioner available when one is absent, but that it could in time lead to a permanent Commission position. Chairman Telesio (Planning Commission) stated that he would be of the opinion that no procedural changes are necessary at this time, but that he would be in favor of implementing a general policy of imposing additional requirements to those Commissioners desirous of applying for a third term. Echoing Chairman Telesio's comment, Chairman Jacobs (Public Traffic Safety Commission) clarified his opinion that the current appointment process is working well and would not be in need of any changes. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts relayed that he would be in favor of appointing an alternate Commissioner to each Commission. Mayor Comerchero supported Mayor Pro Tem Roberts' comment regarding adding an alternate Commissioner to each Commission. Councilman Washington stated that he would be desirous of the Commissioners taking an initiativelproactive approach in creating subcommittees to address community issues. Mr. Washington also requested that the Commissioners receive departmental reports. Councilman Naggar concurred with Councilman Washington's suggestion regarding Commissioners taking an active rolelproactive approach and seeking to implement subcommittees to address community issues. It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to explore various scenarios regarding Commission alternates and a general policy for Commissioners who would be seeking a third term. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved for staff to provide, within 60 to 90 days, recommendations regarding appointment of Commission alternates as well as policies for those Commissioners seeking a third term. Councilman Washington seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilwoman Edwards who abstained. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comment. R:\Minutes\ 102505 6 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT I There being no Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no actions to report. ADJOURNMENT At 8:16 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, November 8,2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: I I R:\Minutes\ 102505 7