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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
JULY 24, 2007
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services District was called to order at
7:34 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
5
DIRECTORS:
Edwards, Naggar, Roberts, Washington
Comerchero
ABSENT:
o
DIRECTORS:
None.
Also present were General Manager Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No input.
CSD CONSENT CALENDAR
15 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Approve the minutes of July 10, 2007.
16 Amphitheater Namino
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Consider renaming the Community Recreation Center Amphitheater (CRC) the
"CRC Foundation Amphitheater".
17 Consultant Services Aoreement for Murrieta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail- Proiect No. PW01-
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RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Approve the Consultant Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $40,886 to provide as needed Bid and Construction Phase Engineering
and Design Services.
MOTION: Director Washington moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Director Roberts
seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
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CSD BUSINESS
I 18 Cancellation of Service Level C Election
RECOMMENDATION:
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18.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. CSD 07-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CANCELING
THE SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 28, 2007
18.2 Direct and authorize the District Manager to send a letter to the property owners
subject to the Special Mail Ballot Election notifying them of the cancellation of the
Special Mail Ballot Election and explaining the reason for the cancellation;
18.3 Direct and authorize the District Manager to take such actions as are necessary and
appropriate to initiate the procedures necessary to enable the Board of Directors to
again consider the proposed increase to the Rates and Charges for Service Level C
and to decide whether to submit the proposed increase to the property owners at
the next available Mail Ballot Election date of March 4, 2008.
City Attorney Thorson provided a staff report, relaying the following:
. That the Community Services District went through the process to schedule an election
for Service Level C Rates and Charges; that a public hearing was conducted; that a
Resolution was adopted calling for a special mail ballot election; that after the ballots
were mailed, it was discovered that there was a major printing error on the ballot; and
that the consultant for the City and the printer have taken full responsibility
· That the proposed Resolution would be to cancel the election; that it would be staff's
opinion that the integrity of the ballot process would be affected by this printing error;
that a letter will be forwarded to each property owner, notifying them of the cancellation
and explaining the reason for the cancellation; that it would be the recommendation that
the District direct and authorize the General Manager to initiate the procedures required
to restart the process and move forward for a special election on March 4, 2008; and
that the consultant who prepared the ballots compensated the District for expenses
incurred with the flawed process and will pay for the special notice to the property
owners;
· That it would be staff's opinion that this resolution would be a fair way to resolve the
issue with the least amount of confusion to property owners.
In response to Director Washington's question, City Attorney Thorson advised that staff had
received a letter from the President of Muni-Financial apologizing for the printing error and
provided all compensation to the City.
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General Manager Nelson further added that a follow-up letter was received today from Muni-
Financial explaining how the printing error occurred and a check in the amount $28,000 to cover
all costs associated with this error; and that the proposed recommendation will protect the
integrity of the election.
For President Comerchero, City Attorney Thorson advised that there would be no way to
determine how many ballots were printed incorrectly.
MOTION: Director Roberts moved to approve staff recommendation. Director Edwards
seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval.
CSD DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
19 Communitv Services District Department Monthlv Report
CSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS
No additional comments.
CSD GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
City Manager Nelson advised that staff will pursue the Service Level C Rates and Charges
Election for March 4, 2008.
CSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS
No additional comments.
CSD ADJOURNMENT
At 7:41 p.m., the Temecula Community Services District meeting was formally adjourned to
Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing
at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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