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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110805 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 8, 2005 The City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 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: 4 Council members: Edwards, Naggar, Washington, and Comerchero Absent: 1 Council members: Roberts PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Katie Ascani and Raine Seibold. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Gary Nelson of Calvary Chapel of Temecula. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Councilman Washington. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Michael Radosevich for attainina Eaale Scout rank On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Comerchero commended the outstanding achievement of Michael Radosevich on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout Radosevich thanked the City Council for its recognition and briefly shared his Eagle Scout project. Certificate of Appreciation to Csaba Ko Mayor Comerchero, on behalf of the City Council and citizens of Temecula, commended Mr. Csaba F. Ko, for his 16 years of dedicated service to the Rancho California Water District and to this community and thanked him for the positive influence he has had throughout this City. Mr. Ko thanked the City Council for its recognition. Susan G. Komen Presentation Representing the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Ms. Reyes, President of the Inland Empire affiliation, provided statistics of this year's Race for the Cure, advising that 75% of the Race donations will remain in the City of Temecula. In appreciation of the City's support, Ms. Reyes presented the City Council with the Diamond Sponsor Award. R:\Minules\ 11 0805 I I I On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Comerchero thanked Ms. Reyes for the recognition. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Ted Miller along with Ms. Natalie Kinsley, Temecula, advised the City Council as well as the community of a new camp being established in the Temecula Valley, noting that in June 2006, Royal Family Kids' Camp will assisting abused and neglected children that are currently in the foster care system. Ms. Kinsley requested donations from the City, local business owners, and the community, noting that such donations will make a difference in these children's lives. Mayor Comerchero apprised Ms. Kinsley of the City's Community Service Funding Program and encouraged her to contact City Hall for the appropriate information. B. Mr. Jimmy Moore, Temecula, thanked the City Council for fulfilling its promise of restoring the Mercantile Building to its original specifications and complimented Redevelopment Director Meyer of keeping him apprised of the progress. C. Ms. Loretta Barnett, Temecula, representing the non-profit Vail Ranch Restoration Association, provided the City Council with a brief overview of the newly published pictorial book of the City of Temecula, advising that the book will be available early January 2006; that all proceeds of this book will serve as a fundraiser for the organization; and that more information with regard to this book may be found at www.vailranch.org. D. Ms. Diana Broderick, Temecula, requested that the City Council remove the existing barricade on Kahwea Road in order to reduce trips on Calle Medusa and Calle Pina Colada by creating a more direct route for commuters as well as the Police and Fire Departments. E. Addressing the previously completed traffic studies for Calle Pina Colada, Mr. Mike Kuhn, Temecula, noted that the period during which these studies were completed (Thanksgiving week and Martin Luther King weekend) skewed the traffic results. Mr. Kuhn requested that Kahwea Road be opened to through traffic in an effort to reduce traffic trips along Calle Pina Colada and to create a safer route. F. Ms. Joan Harkins, Temecula, thanked the City Council for its efforts with regard to addressing the congregation of day workers on Butterfield Stage Road. G. Ms. Anne Mollman, Temecula, expressing concern with the high volume of traffic on Calle Pina Colada and, therefore, requested that all closed roads be opened for the good of the community. H. Dr. Jeanne McClellan, Temecula, Campus Director for the University of Redlands, extended a personal invitation to the City Council to the University grand opening celebration on Thursday, December 1, 2005, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Washington wished all Veterans a Happy Veterans' Day. R:\Minutes\ 110805 2 I I I With regard to a grant awards program sponsored by the Bank of America, Councilman Washington congratulated Kristen Torres from Chaparral High School on her receipt of this award. B. Councilwoman Edwards congratulated Ms. Maureen Manyan of Hillcrest Academy, Temecula, for being selected to participate in the U.S. State Department Exchange Program, noting that Ms. Manyan was 1 of only 240 to be selected in the this program. Mrs. Edwards recognized Ms. Manyan as well as the Exchange participant from Argentina. 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 25, 2005. 3 Resolution approvina List of Demands recommendation: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 05.109 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 September 30, 2005. 5 Community Service Fundina Proaram recommendation: 5.1 Approve the 2005-06 Community Service Funding Program grants per the committee's recommendations of $115,300 to 36 organizations. R:\Minules\ 110805 3 I I I (Item No.5 was pulled for separate discussion, see page 4 and 5). 6 Purchase of Public Works' Utilitv Truck recommendation: 6.1 Approve purchase of a Utility Maintenance Truck from Rancho Ford in the amount $67,816.25. 7 Third Amendment to Contract Aareement for On-Call Traffic Sianal Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 recommendation: 7.1 Approve the Third Amendment to the Contract Agreement with Republic Electric to perform additional On-Call Traffic Signal Maintenance Services and traffic related projects for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $40,000; 7.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 8 Revised Lease Aareement Old Town Property recommendation: 8.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Commercial Lease for the property located at 41934 Main Street, Suite 107 a, b, c, d, and 209. MOTION: Councilwoman Edwards moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4 and 6-8 (Item No.5 was pulled for separate discussion; see below). Councilman Naggar seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Councilman Roberts who was absent. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO.5 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION City Attorney Thorson stated that any City Councilmember functioning as a member of the Board of Directors or an officer of one of the grantees must abstain from the item, noting that simply being a member of one of the organizations does not require an abstention. 5 Community Service Fundina Proaram recommendation: 5.1 Approve the 2005-06 Community Service Funding Program grants per the committee's recommendations of $115,300 to 36 organizations. Relaying her dilemma with this year's application process for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Ms. Shari Crall, Temecula, provided a brief overview of this organization's function and needs. R:\Minutes\ 110805 4 I I I Not being aware of what had occurred with the application process, Mayor Comerchero encouraged Ms. Crall to apply for grant funding for the above-mentioned organization at a future time. As a Board of Director of the Boys and Girls Club, Councilman Naggar abstained with regard to this item. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve the recommended $5,000 grant funding for the Boys and Girls Club. Councilwoman Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Councilman Naggar who abstained and Councilman Roberts who was absent. Commending Ms. Crall on the benefits of the Court AppOinted Special Advocate Program, Councilman Washington addressed the needs the children of this program have. In light of the enrichment this organization provides to this community, Mr. Washington requested that the City Council consider the approval of a donation to the Temecula Valley Master Chorale. MOTION: Councilman Washington moved to approve staff recommendation along with a $1,500 grant to the Temecula Valley Master Chorale. Councilman Naggar seconded the motion. (Additional discussion ensued prior to the vote; see below.) In response to Mayor Comerchero, Councilman Naggar, as one of the Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee member, clarified that one of the primary criteria for grant consideration was that the funding remain in the City of Temecula. For Councilwoman Edwards, Director of Finance Roberts noted that the Temecula Valley Master Chorale does not receive funding from the Arts Council which, in turn, does receive funding from the City. At this time, Mayor Comerchero recommended approval of the requested funding for the Temecula Valley Master Chorale contingent upon funding not being duplicated. It was the consensus of the City Council that if the City were to consider granting funds to organizations that as well are receiving funding from another City source, the City Council should be apprised. At this time, the electronic vote on the previously made motion reflected approval with the exceDtion of Mayor Pro Tem Roberts who was absent. At 7:46 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:50 P.M., the City Council resumed with regular business. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9 Public Meetina to consider the formation of a Tourism Business Improvement District to promote Tourism in the Temecula Vallev recommendation: R:\Minutes\ 110805 5 I I I 9.1 Conduct a public meeting to consider the formation of a Tourism Business Improvement District. Assistant City Manager O'Grady presented a brief staff report (of written record), noting that the purpose of this meeting would be to provide the City Council, the community, and the lodging establishments affected by this assessment with information about the proposed District and that no Council action would be required at this meeting. Providing a brief history of the Convention of Visitors' Bureau, Ms. Pamela Voit, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the formation of the Temecula Valley Tourism Improvement District; thanked the City Council for its affirmations and financial support to the Convention of Visitors' Bureau; and introduced Ms. Kimberly Adams, Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Convention of Visitor's Bureau. By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Adams highlighted the following regarding the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors' Bureau: . History . Mission . Goals . Budget . Advisory Board . Marketing Ms. Adams introduced three of the 14 supporting Hotel General Managers who, in turn, expressed their support of the District, as follows: . Mr. Doug Leiber Ms. Rachel Blake Mr. Ken Westmeyer - Temecula Creek Inn - Embassy Suites . . The above-mentioned individuals spoke in support of the proposed District for the following reasons: · Ensuring future success for tourism in the Temecula Valley · Marketing and branding Temecula as a destination - ultimately benefiting all business within the City of Temecula For the City Council, Ms. Adams, Assistant City Manager O'Grady, City Attorney Thorson, and Mr. John Lambent (Assessment Lawyer), noted the following: . That the City's existing Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 8% is lower than that of neighboring cities; that the TOT would not be increased . That the proposed District would impose an additional 2% assessment · That if the City Council were to vote to form the District, the District would be formed for a one-year period; that each year, thereafter, the Council would be asked to consider the continuation of the District; that District participation, each year, would be majority protest · That a nominal percentage would be allocated in the budget for contingency or renewal, viewing it more as a safety net item R:\Minutes\ 110805 6 I · That the Bureau will not have the ability to incur debt · That the yearly budget will be recommended to the City Council by the Advisory Board for approval It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file this report, noting that the public hearing for this particular item has been set for December 13, 2005. 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. ADJOURNMENT At 8:16 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, November 22,2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. I ATTEST: .~ , I R:\Minutes\ 110805 7