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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022608 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 2008 The City Council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Washington, Mayor Naggar Absent: Council Members: Roberts PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Kimberly Pike, Kelsey Miller, and Karen Kim The invocation was provided by City Manager Nelson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Temecula Reads / Temecula Writes Proclamation On behalf of the City Council and City of Temecula, Mayor Naggar proclaimed the period between March 2nd and April 27th, 2008, to be identified as Temecula Reads / Temecula Writes. On behalf of the Friends of the Temecula Library, Ms. Mellman and Ms. Weersing thanked the City Council for the recognition and apprised the citizens of Temecula of the Temecula Reads / Temecula Writes program. Can Do Dav Proclamation In order to encourage and inspire new expressions of the Can Do Spirit, Mayor Naggar, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed March 3, 2008, to be Can Do Day. In acceptance of the proclamation, Mr. Peters thanked the City Council for the recogntion and invited the City Council to attend a special reception on March 22, 2008. Mr. Peters also provided a brief update with respect to the monument and its funding process that will be placed at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Presentation to Exchanoe Students Traveling to our Sister Citv Leidschendam-Voorburg In an effort to offset the tremendous costs associated with traveling to Leidschendam-Voorburg, 0 Mayor Naggar presented the following students with a check for $200: • Enrique Arrellano • Jonathan Buehler R:UAinutes~022608 • Aaron Borgeson • Luke Camesecca • Chelsea Cohen a • Breanna Fleckenstein • Jessica Gallup • Anthony Monteforte • Brittany Montano • Meghann MacCullough • Karl Pruhsmeier • Kristopher Riegle • Kathryn Reynolds • Hayle Walker • Josh Williams • Alex Vanderpool • Daniel Vanderpool PUBLIC COMMENT A. Mr. Matt Rahn, representing San Diego State University, spoke in full support of the proposed annexation process, but expressed concem with the mischaracterization by the Press Enterprise.- B. Ms. Christine, Welch, Temecula, referenced articles in the Press Enterprise with respect to the Vagina Monologue and reiterated her concem with the production in the City of Temecula. a For Ms. Welch, Mayor Naggar advised that the City Attorney is currently working on a policy with respect to dealing with productions that may not be suitable for all viewers. C. Mr. Chris Pedersen, Temecula, expressed concern with the Press Enterprise's articles and its ability to withhold clear, concise, and accurate information from its readers. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Advising that he had an opportunity to attend the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Gala Awards Ceremony, Council Member Washington congratulated the chamber for its leadership and commended its volunteers on making the event a success. Referencing an article in the Californian reganiing the City's Reverse 911, Council Member Washington made some clarifications as to its implementation process and registration procedure. B. As part of membership for the National League of Cities, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards advised that several City Council Members will be traveling to Washington, D.C. in March, 2008, and will be lobbying on behalf of funding for the Murrieta Creek improvements with the Army Corps of Engineers and legislators in Washington to emphasize the need to complete Phase II of the creek. R:UAinutes\022608 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 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 22, 2008. 3 List of Demands 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA 0 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 ADOroval of 2007-08 Mid-Year Budoet Adjustments RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 5 Second Amendment to Contrail with Mever & Associates 5.1 Approve the second amendment to the agreement with Meyer & Associates in the amount of $47,540, plus 10% contingency of $4,754. R:UNinutes1022608 3 6 Acceptance of a Utility Easement Deed and Grant Deeds for Oaen Space Lots RECOMMENDATION 6.1 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed for Open Space Lot 75 of Tract 24188 known as Meadows Park and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to cause the grant deed to be recorded; 6.2 Authorize acceptance of the Utility Easement Deed for Open Space Lot 79 of Tract 24188 and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to cause the easement deed to be recorded; 6.3 Authorize acceptance of the Grant Deed of Open Space Lots 11 and 12 of Tract 31344 and direct staff to proceed with the necessary actions to cause the deed to lie recorded. 7 Second Amendment to the Animal Shelter JPA Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Second Amendment to the JPA Agreement relating to the Southwest County Animal Shelter. 8 Resolution Supporting Governor Schwarzeneaaer's Continued Fundinc of Proposition No. 98 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER'S CONTINUED FUNDING OF PROPOSITION N0.98 AT CURRENT LEVELS TO BENEFIT CALIFORNIA'S STUDENTS 9 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Joint Powers Agreement. R:UNinutes~022808 4 10 a RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Citywide Concrete Repairs - FY 2007-08, Project No. PW08-01. 11 RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Slurry Seal Project FY 2007-08, Paloma del Sol Area, Project No. PW08-02. 12 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Approve the BRSC, LLC Reimbursement of Development Impact Fees (DIF) a between the City of Temecula and BRSC, LLC, in the amount of $189,570.75 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 13 Parcel Map No. 33421. Temecula Corporate Center RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 33421 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 13.2 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Cash Deposit as security for the agreement. 14 Proposition 16 (Transportation Bondl Allocations and Funding Proposals RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Approve the attached Proposition 16 Local Streets and Roads Funding Proposals list for Fiscal Year 2007-08 and Fiscal Year 2008-09 and authorize staff to apply to the State Department of Finance for release of $1,575,218 in Proposition 16 funds for these projects; 14.2 Amend the approved FY 2007-08 Public Works Maintenance Division Budget for Citywide Street Maintenance to reflect $750,000 of Proposition 1 B funding. 0 R:UNinutes\OY2608 15 Official Mao. Old Town Civic Center Properties RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP AND SUBDIVIDING PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 4, 5, 6, 7, 19 AND 20 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE TOWN OF TEMECULA IN BOOK 15, PAGE 726 RECORDS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 16 First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AEI-CASC Engineering for Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP) Plan Check and Business Inspection Services RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AEI- CASC Engineering in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for Water Quality Management Plan (WOMP) Plan Check and Business Inspection Services, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment to the Agreement. 17 RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Approve the Memorandum of agreement with the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City for the amount of $59,322. 18 RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Project; 18.2 Authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for Project No. PW99-11, Pechanga Parkway Phase II Street Improvements contingent on the City receiving Construction Authorization from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 19 First Amendment to Security Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Approve the First Amendment with Securitas Security Services USA in an additional amount of $14,000 for security services at Fire Station 95; R:wlinutes\022608 19.2 Approve the First Amendment with Securitas Security Services USA to include a term extension through March 31, 2008. a MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent. At 7:46 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency. At 8:32 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business. PUBLIC HEARING 28 RECOMMENDATION: 28.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION 08-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0340 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP BY IDENTIFYING THE USES ESTABLISHED IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, TO IDENTIFY WATER COURSES AS OPEN SPACE AREAS, MINIMIZE "SPLIT' LAND USE DESIGNATIONS BY CORRECTING MAPPING ERRORS, AND REVISE SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USES BASED ON RECORDED MAP DATA 28.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION 08-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0340 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT CHAPARRAL POLICY AREA TO REMOVE CERTAIN GRADING CONSTRAINTS WHICH ARE MITIGATED UNDER THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN For the record, City Attorney Thorson advised that staff reviewed all homes and business interests of the City Council and that with the exception of one small item on the agenda, there would be no conflicts among the City Council Members; noting that Council Member Washington will be abstaining from the Meadowview portion of the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment. R:wlinutes\022608 as Ooen Space areas. minimize "split" land use desionations by con'ectina maooina errors. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Senior Planner Papp highlighted the following aspects of staffs report. • Project Description • Location • Land Use Map Issues • General Plan Land Use Map o Chaparral High School o Old Town o Wolf Creek South • Community Design Element • Planning Commission • Airport Land Use Commission • Environmental Determination • Recommendation At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Speaking on the Chaparral policy portion of the General Plan Amendment, Mr. Larry Markham, Temecula, relayed his full support of moving forward with the plan. B. Ms. Yvette Anthony, Temecula, relayed her full support of the proposed amendment to the Chaparral policy. C. Although in favor of the proposed amendment to the Chaparral policy, Mr. Kirk Wright, Temecula, expressed concern with the elimination of the 25°~ slope in the amendment, advising that this land would be one of the City's last natural terrains. At this time, the public hearing was closed. For the record, City Attorney Thorson advised that Mayor Naggar would not have a conflict of interest with Item No. 28. Senior Planner Papp advised that the following pertinent policies will remain intact: • That no graded slopes will exceed a gradient of 2:1 • That the maximum vertical height of any graded slope will be 10 feet • That contour grading will continue to be required • That compliance with Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) will ensure that any areas that contain sensitive habitat or have sensitive species on them will be avoided or mitigated • That staff would be of the opinion that working with the developer on the site will allow staff to control the grading on site ensuring that it meet the MSHCP policies; and ensure that a good land use plan will be adopted on the site • That the site in question would not be designated as a scenic vista; but that staff wil- be focusing on the grading ensuring that k is done properly Council Member Comerchero encouraged staff to work closely with the developer ensuring as o much preservation and conservation as possible. R:Vulinutes~022608 With respect to the Chaparral policy, Assistant City Manager Johnson advised that contour grading will be in affect; that he will ensure that the area will be graded in a sensitive manner; and that the area will be replanted and irrigated properly. At this time, Senior Planner Papp explained contour grading to the City Council. Referencing Mayor Nagger's comments regarding useable pads (one-acre net useable) into the Chapamal policy, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff is clear on Council's direciton to incorporate one-acre net useable pad into the Map; that the design guidelines will also be brought forward with the Map; and that any future concerns could be addressed at or before the next public hearing. For the record, City Attorney Thorson advised that Council Member Washington will be abstaining from the Meadowview General Plan policy portion of the General Plan Amendment. MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the imposition of the design guide elements and the net pad area as it would relate to grading and useable space. Mayor Pro Tem Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member Roberts who was absent and Council Member Washington who abstained from the Meadowview General Plan Amendment policy. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 20 Planning Department Monthlv Report 21 City Council TraveUConference Report -January 2008 22 Economic Development Department Activity Report for the month of January 23 Police Department Monthlv Report 24 Buildino and Safety Monthlv Department Report 25 Public Works DeoartmeM Monthlv Report CITY MANAGER REPORT No reports at this time. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No Closed Session at this time R:wlinutes~022608 ADJOURNMENT At 9:02 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 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. ATTEST: i Mike N y R:Vulinutes~022608 10