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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced
at 7:08 p.m., on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Califomia.
Present:
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Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, Washington, and
Mayor Roberts.
Absent:
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Council Members: None.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The Prelude Music was provided by Youth Ensemble - Helen Miller Orchestra Director.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Felicia Brown of Imani Church of God in Christ.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Naggar.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Aooreciation to Scott Lanier for his service on the. PubliclTraffic Safety
Commission
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Roberts presented Mr. Lanier with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his many contributions of both time and talent in serving on the PubliclTraffic
Safety Commission.
In appreciation for the City Council's recognition, Mr. Lanier thanked City staff, Police and Fire
Departments, and the City Council for its dedication to the City, advising that he has enjoyed
participating on the PublicITraffic Safety Commission.
Seventh Annual Communitv Candleliaht Tribute Proclamation
In appreciation of the City Council's ongoing support and recognition for the .,ur Annual
Communfty Candlelight Tribute, Ms. Linda Mejia, representing the City of Murrieta and
representatives of the program, thanked the City Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ms. Patrice Lyons, Temecula, encouraged citizens to take part in the America
Supporting Americans (ASA) program which supports America's troops, noting that more
information could be found at www.asa-usa.ora.Ms. Lyons advised that 100 cities have
supported this organization by passing a resolution to adopt a military unil
The City Council thanked Ms. Lyons for the information regarding the America Supporting
American's program.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Referencing the holiday season, Council Member Edwards reminded citizens to not
drink and drive.
Council Member Edwards invited the public to attend Pennypickle's Winter Wonderland
at the Children's Museum held on Friday, December 8, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., advising that more
information could be found at www.DennvDickles.ora.
Advising that Valley Blood SeNices will be opening a blood bank center in the City of
Temecula, Council Member Edwards relayed that they will be conducting an open house
fund raising event, noting that more information could be found at www.vallevbloodservices.ora.
It was also noted by Council Member Edwards that the gt' Annual Christmas Tree
Ughting Ceremony will be held at the Temecula Duck Pond on Thursday, November 30, 2006,
from 7:0D-8:00 p.m.
B. Council Member Naggar advised that Linfield Christian Schools will be holding its 1st
Annual Day of SeNice on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at Murrieta Creek, Margarita Creek
Park, and Channel Creek Park.
C. Mayor Pro Tern Washington requested that Director of Information Systems Thorson
inform the public on how to obtain information regarding the 1st Reconnaissance Marine
Battalion and USS Ronald Reagan.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tern Washington's request, Director of Information Systems
Thorson advised that information with regard to the 1 st Reconnaissance Marine Battalion and
USS Ronald Reagan may be found at www.citvoftemecula.ora under the link resident
information.
Mayor Pro Tern Washington thanked Mr. Thorson and Webmaster Hall for creating the
link to the City's website.
D. Having recently received $14 million from the Riverside County Indian Gaming Special
Distribution funds for 2006/2007, Mayor Roberts advised that the Pechanga Tribe will be
distributing over $4 million to the City of Temecula and the County which will be used for local
services and road improvements. Mayor Roberts thanked the Pechanga Tribe for its
contribution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
o 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoetion Procedure
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in
the agenda.
2 Resolution aeerovina List of Demands
. RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
3 Liability Insurance Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
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3.1 Approve the City of Temecula's insurance policy renewal with Clarendon America
Insurance Company/Princeton Excess Insurance Company in the amount of
$252,779, for general and excess liability insurance for the period of December 1,
2006 through December 1, 2007.
4 Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended Seetember 30. 2006
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the Financial Statements for the three months ended September
30, 2006;
4.2 Approve an increase of $15,000 for investment interest and $565,000 for Traffic
congestion relief in the State Transportation Fund;
4.3 Approve an increase of $350,000 for investment interest in the Development Impact
Fees Fund;
4.4 Approve an increase of $120,000 for investment interest in the Measure "A" Fund.
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5 Authorization to Execute the SUDDlemental Aareement for Fiscal Year 2006-07 for the use of
Community DeveloDment Block Grant (CDBGl Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006-
07 for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
6 Parcel MaD 33405. Located at the North West Comer of Dendv Parkwav and Dlaz Road
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 33405 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 Intention to Vacate a Portion of Ynez Road south of Eauity Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA OF
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF YNEZ ROAD LOCATED
SOUTHERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ ROAD AND EQUITY DRIVE IN
THE CITY OF TEMECULA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE VACATION
8 Westem Riverside County Freewav Strateaic Studv - Phase II
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (Agreement No. 07-31-052-00)
between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the County of
Riverside, and the City of Temecula to fund the Westem Riverside County Freeway
Strategic Study - Phase II;
8.2 Approve an appropriation In the amount not to exceed $241,501 from General Fund
Reserves for the City's 1/3rd participation In funding the study effort;
8.3 Authorize the City Manager to execute the final MOU.
(Agenda Item No.8 was pulled for separate discussion; see pages 6, 7 and 8.)
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9 Removal and Reolacement of Battery Backuo SYStem - Winchester Road (Hiahwav 79
North) and Hiahwav 79 South
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve a Contract with DOL Traffic Inc. in the amount of $39,757.50 for removal
and replacement of existing battery backup system on Winchester Road (Highway
79 North) and Highway 79 South and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $3,975.75, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
10 First Amendment to Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Citywide Maintenance Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Citywide
Routine Maintenance Contract with Imperial Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of
$200,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
11 Comoletion and Aoceotance of Construction Contract - Pechanaa Parkwav Phase IIA Storm
Drain Imorovements Wolf Vallev Creek Channel - Staae 1 - Proiect No. PW99-11 SO
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Aocept the Pechanga Parkway Project - Phase IIA Storm Drain Improvements -
Wolf Valley Creek Channel - Stage 1- Project No. PW99-11 SO - as complete;
11.2 File a Notice of Completion and release the Performance Bond and aocept a one-
year Maintenance Bond;
11.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) Months after filing of the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
12 Aoceotance and Filina the Notice of Comoletion - Rancho California Road Median
Modifications between Interstate 15 and Ynez Road - Proiect No. PW05-04
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Aocept the construction of Rancho California Road Median Modifications between
Interstate 15 and Ynez Road - Project No. PW05-04 - as complete;
12.2 File the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and aocept a one-
year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
12.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
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13 Rorioauah Ranch Proiect - Aooroval of Fourth Ooeratina Memorandum
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING THE FOURTH OPERATING MEMORANDUM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASHBY USA LLC AND THE CITY OF
TEMECULA FOR THE RORIPAUGH RANCH PROJECT
Per the request of City Attorney Thorson, Agenda Item No. 13 will be continued to the
December 12, 2006, City Council meeting.
14 Fire/EMS Protection Aareement for Fiscal Year 2006-07
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside to provide fire
protection, fire prevention, rescue service through June 30, 2008.
(Agenda Item No. 14 was pulled for separate discussion; see page 8.)
MOTION: Council Member Edwards moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-7,9-12
(Item Nos. 8 and 14 were considered under separate discussion and Item No. 13 was continued
to the December 12, 2006, City Council meeting.) Council Member Comerchero seconded the
motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aDDroval.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
8 Western Riverside County Freewav Strateaic Studv - Phase II
RECOMMENDATION:
8.4 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (Agreement No. 07-31-052-00)
between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the County of
Riverside, and the City of Temecula to fund the Western Riverside County Freeway
Strategic Study - Phase II;
8.5 Approve an appropriation in the amount not to exceed $241,501 from General Fund
Reserves for the City's 1/3rd participation in funding the study effort;
8.6 Authorize the City Manager to execute the final MOU.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Referencing the City's one-third share of costs with Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) and the County of Riverside Freeway Strategic Phase II Study, Mayor Pro
Tem Washington stated the following:
o That the study would be a direct result of a lawsuit that the City filed against the County
over unmitigated development
o That as part of the settlement, the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula agreed
to share in the funding with Riverside County Transportation Commission to conduct a
study to assess the congestion impacts of growth and new development on the current
freeway system
o That he, along with City Manager Nelson, co-authored an editorial piece that was placed
in the Press Enterprise outlining the City's position in support of this issue
o That it would be his opinion that the City has executed more than any other City in the
County to educate cities in the county and developers on the relationship between past
and future development and its impacts on the current freeway system; and assign
appropriate costs so that existing residents would not have to absorb all costs of future
infrastructure
o That the item would be for the second phase of the study that would assign an
appropriate value to be imposed on new development, advising that other monies would
come from Measure A and the State
o That the City has and will continue to diligently work to acquire money for infrastructure.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Washington moved to approve Consent Calendar No.8. Council
Member Naggar seconded the motion. (Additional discussion ensued; see page 8.)
Echoing comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Washington, Council Member Naggar relayed the
following:
o That after a meeting with the Board of Supervisors, it was agreed to impose that all new
development in the unincorporated areas of the County within the Region of Temecula,
be part of a Foreman Funded Community Facilities District; that in conjunction with the
County, the City would jointly fund a study; that the first phase would demonstrate that
there would be a nexus between new development and the need for wider freeways; and
that the second study would demonstrate how new development would impact the
freeway system
o That the total cost of the Phase II Western Riverside County Strategic Freeway study
would be estimated to be $724,504 - to be shared equally among RCTC, the County of
Riverside, and the City of Temecula; that the City's portion would be $240,000
o That after completion of the study, it will be forwarded to the 14 Western Riverside
Council of Cities to initiate an adoption of the study
o That the City will continue its efforts to attain funds for needed infrastructure.
Addressing the Phase II Freeway Strategic Study, Council Member Comerchero relayed the
importance of other cities imposing infrastructure on developers before new development
occurs. Council Member Comerchero commended the County for embracing the concept of
infrastructure before new development.
Mayor Pro Tem Washington congratulated Council Member Comerchero and Edwards for their
reelection.
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Considering that the deadline for requesting funding for major infrastructure would be nearing,
Council Member Naggar requested that staff prepare for its application.
Commenting on previously made comments, Mayor Roberts stated that the City will continue
working on acquiring the necessary funding to build new infrastructure; and that although the
City would be ready to build projects, it would still be important to move forward with the
strategic study.
(At this time, the previously made motion reflected unanimous aDDroval.)
14 Fire/EMS Protection Aareement for Fiscal Year 2006-07
RECOMMENDATION:
14.2 Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside to provide fire
protection, fire prevention, rescue service through June 30, 2008.
Expressing his excitement with the new 4.0 staffing on engines and reorganization of the Fire
Prevention Bureau, Mayor Pro Tem Washington advised that the Cooperative Agreement will
enable fire fighters to save more lives, provide faster response times, and equip paramedic
services to the citizens of Temecula.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Washington moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 14.
Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous
aDDroval.
At 7:51 p.m., the City Council Convened at the Temecula Community Services District, the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Temecula Public. Financing Authority. At 7:55 p.m.,
the City Council resumed with regular business.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
24 Plannina DeDartment Monthlv Reoort
25 Buildina and Safety Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
26 Public Works DeDartment Monthlv Reoort
27 City Council Travel/Conference Reoort - October 2006
28 Police Deoartment Monthlv Reoort
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Congratulating Mr. Aaron Adams on his recent promotion, City Manager Nelson welcomed him
to his first meeting as Assistant City Manager. Mr. Nelson also congratulated Mr. Grant Yates
for his appointment as Deputy City Manager for the City of Temecula.
Advising that this meeting will be Deputy City Manager Thornhill's last City Council meeting as a
City staff member for the City of Temecula, City Manager Nelson stated that it has been a
pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with him for the past 16 years, noting that he will
be greatly missed and that his achievements and accomplishments will be remembered for
many years to come.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
With respect to closed session, City Attomey Thorson advised that there was no formal action to
report.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:57 p.m., the City Council meeting formally adjourned to Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at
5:30 p.m., for a Closed Session with the regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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