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Home My WebLink About032707 CC Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2007 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 p.rn. and its regular meeting commenced at 7:03 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: 5 Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Naggar, and Mayor Washington. Absent: o Council Members: None. PRELUDE MUSIC The Prelude Music was provided by Tara Honda, Mary Loyd, and Devin Eisenbarger. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Matt Hsieh of Rancho Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Edwards. PRESENT ATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 70th Weddina Anniversary Certificate On behalf of the City Council, along with family members, Mayor Washington congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Greer on their 70'h wedding anniversary and presented them with a Certificate of Congratulations. In appreciation of the Certificate of Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Greer thanked the City Council for the recognition. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Carol Popejoy, Mr. Art Fleming, Ms. Melody Brunsting, and Ms. Pamela Voit, representing Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, thanked the City Council for its continued support; and advised that the Chamber of Commerce received First Place in three awards at the California Nevada Festival and Events Association. B. Mr. Wayne Hall, Temecula, reaffirmed the importance of the Veteran's Memorial. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar requested that a feasibility study be brought to the City Council regarding the possibility of an implementation of an ice skate rink. R:IMinutes1032707 I I I B. Echoing comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Naggar with regard to a feasibility study for a potential ice rink in the City, Council Member Edwards advised that it could be tied into the City's proposed Youth Master Plan. Council Member Edwards also expressed concern with a press release from the Police Department with regard to internet predators in the community and encouraged parents to be aware of whom their children are communicating with on the internet. C. Mayor Washington advised that the City's State of the City Event will be on Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Pechanga Resort hosted by the Chamber of Commerce; and also informed that a new program called Temecula Outreach 2007 will be implemented in the near future. For informational purposes, City Attorney Thorson advised that an update with regard to the hospital appeal hearing would be scheduled for a meeting in April, 2007. 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 February 27, 2007; 2.2 Approve the minutes of March 6, 2007. 3 Resolution aoorovina List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A R:IMinutesl032707 2 I I I 4 Acceotance of certain Public Streets into the City-Maintained Svstem within Tract MaD Nos. 23143. 23143-1. 23143-5. 23143-6. 23143-10 and 23143-11 (Located east of Butterfield Staae Road and south of Pauba Road within the Crowne Hill Subdivision) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT NOS. 23143, 23143-1, 23143-5, 23143-6, 23143-10, AND 23143-11) 5 Second Amendment to Professional Services Aareement for NPDES Permits Review. Plan Check and Insoection Services RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AEI CASC Engineering for review of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) Plan Check and Inspection Services in the amount of $35,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment. 6 Fourth Amendment for Consultant Services for French Vallev Parkwav Southbound Off- Ramo to Jefferson Avenue. Phase I - Proiect No. PWOO-24 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the Fourth Amendment to the consultant agreement with Moffatt & Nichol Engineers in an amount not to exceed $632,058 for additional services necessary to complete the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the French Valley Parkway Southbound Off-Ramp to Jefferson Avenue, Phase I - Project No. PWOO-24; and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the agreement. (Item No.6 was pulled for separate discussion; see page 6.) 7 Old Town Infrastructure Imorovements - Proiect No. PW06-07(1A) RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve a construction contract for Project No. PW06-07(1A), Old Town Infrastructure Improvements - Site Demolition Preparation; Demolition of 41910 & 41934 Main Street (I.e., Food Pantry & McLaughlin Buildings) to Haz Mat Trans, Inc. in the amount of $85,000 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 $8,500, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. R:\MinutesI032707 3 I I I 8 Comoletion and Acceotance of the Rancho Vista Road Sidewalk Proiect - Proiect No. PW05- 01 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Accept the construction of the Rancho Vista Road Sidewalk. Project No. PW05-01, as complete; 8.2 Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond and accept a one year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract amount; 8.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed. 9 Comoletion and Acceotance of Traffic Sianallnstallations at Jefferson Avenue/Sanborn Avenue and Redhawk Parkwav/Overland Trail - Proiect Nos. PW05-07 & PW05-08 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Accept the project, Traffic Signal Installation at Jefferson Avenue/Sanborn Avenue & Redhawk Parkway/Overland Trail Project Nos. PW05-07 & PW05-08 as complete; 9.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the performance Bond; and accept a one (1) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract amount; 9.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing of the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. 10 Aooroval of the Plans and Soecifications and Authorization to Solicit Construction Bids for the Slurrv Seal Proiect FY2006-2007. Meadowview Area - Proiect No. PW07 -03 RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Slurry Seal Project FY2006-2007, Meadowview Area, Project No. PW07 -03. R:\MinutesI032707 4 I I I 11 Suooort for AB 1003 (Jeffries) - At the reauest of Mayor Pro Tem Naaaar RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 07.26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1003 (JEFFRIES), WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL OR REGIONAL AGENCY CONTRIBUTING AN UNSPECIFIED PORTION OF A STATE HIGHWAY'S PROJECT COSTS FROM LOCAL REVENUES THE ABILITY TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE DEDICATED PERSONNEL OR OTHER RESOURCES IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE DEPARTMENT'S REVIEW OF THE PROJECT. 12 Aoorove Economic Develooment Event Soonsorshio Aareements RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $35,000 for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. In addition, the Festival requests that the City will provide temporary logistical support of traffic control signs and devices to assist with public safety during the Festival estimated at $1,600; 12.2 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $60,000 for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival; 12.3 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $15,000 cash, and city-support costs in the amount up to $9,000 for the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. 13 Contract with the Riverside Land Conservancy to orovide strateaies for ooen soace acauisition. RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve a contract with the Riverside Land Conservancy in the amount of $76,000; 13.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve additional services up to ten percent of the amount of the agreement not to exceed $7,600; 13.3 Approve a budget appropriation of $83,600 from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance. R:IMinutesl032707 5 I I I 14 Contract to Preoare an EIR for the Santa Maraarita Ecoloaical Reserve Area Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the contract with Albert A. Webb in the amount of 92,000; 14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve additional services up to ten percent of the amount of the agreement not to exceed $9,200. (Item No. 14 was pulled for separate discussion; see page 7.) 15 Conveyance of Aaency Prooertv at Theater To City; Transfer of Quimby Act Funds RECOMMENDATION 15.1 Approve a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula for the purchase of the Black Property from the Agency Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund and the Development of the Old Town Park Plaza. MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1-5, 7-13, and Item NO.15 (Item Nos. 6 and 14 were considered under separate discussion; see' pages 6 and 7.) Council Member Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Washington and Council Member Roberts who abstained from Item No. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 6 Fourth Amendment for Consultant Services for French Valley Parkway Southbound Off- Ramo to Jefferson Avenue. Phase I - Proiect No. PWOO-24 RECOMMENDATION: 6.2 Approve the Fourth Amendment to the consultant agreement with Moffatt & Nichol Engineers in an amount not to exceed $632,058 for additional services necessary to complete the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the French Valley Parkway Southbound Off-Ramp to Jefferson Avenue, Phase I - Project No. PWOO-24; and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the agreement. Director of Public Works Hughes provided a staff report (of record). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No.6. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:IMinutesl032707 6 I I I 14 Contract to Preoare an EIR for the Santa Maraarita Ecoloaical Reserve Area Annexation. RECOMMENDATION: 14.3 Approve the contract with Albert A. Webb in the amount of 92,000; 14.4 Authorize the City Manager to approve additional services up to ten percent of the amount of the agreement not to exceed $9,200. Assistant City Manager Johnson provided a brief staff report (of written record). Ms. Robbie Adkins, Temecula, representing San Diego State University, relayed its full support of the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve Area Annexation and invited the City Council to take a tour of a potential science education center on the property in question. Mayor Pro Tem Naggar thanked Ms. Adkins for her comments and suggestions. Echoing comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Naggar, Council Member Roberts relayed his excitement with the annexation. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve Item No. 14. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS 23 Prooosed Ordinance of the City of Temecula orohibitina the non-oermitted use. storaae. manufacturina. and sale of fireworks. RECOMMENDATION: 23.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 07-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 8.36 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE NON-PERMITTED USE, STORAGE, MANUFACTURING, AND SALE OF FIREWORKS Battalion Chief Patterson provided a staff report (of record). At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 07-02. MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve Council Business Item No. 23. Mayor Pro Tem Washington seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinulesI032707 7 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS I 24 Police Deoartment Monthly Reoort 25 Plannina Deoartment Monthly Reoort 26 City Council Travel/Conference Reoort - Februarv 2007 27 Public Works Deoartment Monthly Reoort CITY MANAGER REPORT No additional comments. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT With respect to closed session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action to report under the Brown Act. ADJOURNMENT I At 7:40 p.m., the City Council meeting formally adjourned to Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 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, Temecul Aor . . ATTEST: I R:\MinutesI032707 8