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Home My WebLink About032508 CC Minutes i MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 2008 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Council Members Naggar Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Washington, Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Council Members None The prelude music was provided by Kaylin Im INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor W.M. Rench of Calvary Baptist Church of Temecula PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Medical Facility Task Force Presentation By way of PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Frykman highlighted the following: • Objectives • Southern Area Profile • Population Profile • Population and Hospitalization Comparison • Hospitals in Southern Area • Hospital Profiles • Hospitalization Payment Source • Definition of Self Pay • Licensed Hospital Beds • Physician-to-Population Ratio • Nurse-to-Population Ratio • The Gap • Options • Discussion • City of Temecula, City of Hemet, City of Lake Elsinore, City of Murrieta, City of Perris, City of San Jacinto • Hospitalization Payment Source • Discussion • City of Canyon Lake R:\Minutes\032508 For the record, Mayor Naggar noted that the City's population growth at build out is expected to be120, 000. t In response to Mayor Pro Tem Edwards' query, Dr. Frykman stated that 200 to 300 additional hospital beds would be needed in order to accommodate the City's expected growth. City Council Member Roberts requested that future health care reports include data with respect to emergency rooms and its level of care. Relaying his perspective with respect to a trained workforce and hospital infrastructure, Dr. Frykman stated that it would be his opinion that it would not be feasible to build a hospital without staff within 10 to 15 miles of a hospital; that a fair number of doctors typically establish their workforce where they have performed there residency; relayed that it would be important for hospitals to offer residency opportunities for doctors in order to attract medical professionals to local areas. Dr. Frykman advised that he, along with Deputy Director of Riverside County Health Department Osure, will be providing the above-mentioned PowerPoint Presentation to surrounding cities. The City Council thanked Dr. Frykman for his presentation. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Representing Temecula Rotary, Mr. Jon Lieberg, spoke regarding the upcoming 12'" Annual Temecula Rotary Triathlon to be held on Sunday, April 13~", 2008 and invited the City Council and residents to participate and advised that more information can be found at ' www.temeculabikeride.oro and/or www.temeculatriathalon.com B. Mr. Doc Laine, Temecula, relayed his dismay with all the new development in Old Town. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Mayor Naggar spoke regarding the upcoming Temecula Youth Employment Expo to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Community Recreation Center (CRC). 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. R:wlinutes\032508 2 Minutes ' RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of March 18, 2008. (Mayor Naggar abstained with regard to this item.) 3 List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION N0.08-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Authorize Temoorarv Street Closure on Rancho Vista Road in front of Temecula Vallev High School for the Everv 15 Minutes Prooram RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: ' RESOLUTION NO. 08-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURE OF RANCHO VISTA ROAD IN FRONT OF TEMECULA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN MARGARITA ROAD AND CALLE RIO VISTA FOR THE EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 2008 FROM 7:30 AM TO 10:30 AM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 08-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR TEMECULA ROTARY CLUB TRIATHLON, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT ' (Council Member Washington abstained with regard to this item.) R:VNinutes\032508 6 ' RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with AAE, Inc., for Engineering Design Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Temecula Park and Ride (79 South), Project No. PWO6-09, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment; 6.2 Accelerate the appropriation of budgeted funds in FY2008-09 to FY 2007-2008 in the amount of $10,000. 7 General Maintenance Expenditure with Quaid Temecula Harlev-Davidson RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Increase the annual FY 07-08 expenditure amount with Quaid Temecula Harley- Davidson for repair and maintenance of Police Motorcycles by $18,000 for a total annual purchase of $48,000. MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exceation of Council Member Washington who abstained on Item No. 5 and Mayor Naggar who abstained on Item No. 2. At 7:50 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency. At 8:51 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business. RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Authorize staff to proceed with an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan to address the goals and recommendations for Old Town discussed in the attached Planning Commission staff report. Principal Planner Richardson, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted the following: • Project Description • Workshops • Workshops 1-3 • Workshop 4 -Market Feasibility • Public/Private Investment • Overall Market Strength • Workshop 5 -Parking Management and Demand • ' Current Market Demand Parking Conclusions • Long Term Parking Demand • Existing Parking Supply • Parking Supply R:\Minutes\032508 4 • Potential Growth in Parking Supply and Demand • Workshop 6 -Summary 0 1. Historic Core ' 0 2. Streets 0 3. Building Heights 0 4. Architecture 0 5. Murrieta Creek Walk 0 6. Infrastructure 0 7. Residential Neighborhood 0 8. Parking 0 9. Economic Development 0 10. Area of Old Town North of the Arch 0 11. Recommendations In response to Mayor Pro Tem Edwards' questions, Principal Planner Richardson added the following comments: • That the workshops ranged from 35 to 75 individuals that consisted of business owners, property owners, residents of Temecula as well as residents of Old Town. • That other cities such as San Diego, Pasadena, and Ventura were explored • That parking concerns expressed were for peak weekday hours and Saturday Farmers' Market hours • That as new development occurs, the goal would be to reclaim vacant alleyways for loading and unloading of deliveries • That a shuttle bus for Old Town was discussed and may be an option in the future ' • That parking surveys will be conducted on an annual basis • That the City's parking consultant reviewed parking trends; and that other than dedicated uses for businesses such as banks and/or law firms, dedicated parking uses would be a disincentive to the economic vitality of Old Town Council Member Comerchero requested that future parking studies be broken down with respect to store owners/employees versus visitors. With respect to Council Member Roberts' concern with the lack of handicap parking in Old Town, Assistant City Manager Johnson stated that handicap parking will be included in the amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan which will be forwarded to the City Council in the near future. A. Commending staff on its efforts with respect to the Old Town Visioning Project, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, expressed his concern with the firm that was chosen to design the Old Town Visioning project; noted that Pujol Street should have been included in the visioning project; relayed concern with parking; and suggested that at the time of implementing the Master Plan, that a firm with experience in designing downtowns should be chosen. B. Relaying his support of staff's recommendation, Mr. Walt Allen, Temecula, noted his concern with the City's requirement that developers place utility services within alley easements, noting that this may stop development; and requested that continued discussion of this matter be through an ad-hoc committee comprised of stake holders of Old Town and qualified individuals. R:\Minutes\032508 Reflecting on how the visioning project came to fruition, Council Member Washington relayed his support of the visioning process, and noted that Mr. Allen's concern would be meritable. ' Concurring with comments made by Council Member Washington, Council Member Comerchero stated that he would also share the concern of imposing developers to place utility services in alley easements; commended staff for its efforts for the implementation of the plan; and noted his support of the visioning process. Discussing the preservation of the Historic District in Old Town, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards noted that it would be her opinion that City is currently working on preservation; agreed with not imposing developers to install utility services; and relayed her support of the visioning project and including an ad-hoc committee. Echoing comments made by the Council, Council Member Roberts relayed his support of the proposed visioning process. Also reflecting on how the visioning project came to fruition, Mayor Naggar thanked those involved in the process and enthusiastically relayed his full support. MOTION: Council Member Washington moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 13 Planning Department Monthlv Report ' 14 Economic Development Department Monthlv Report 15 City Council Travel/Conference Report -February 2008 16 Building and Safety Department Monthlv Report 17 Police Department Monthlv Report CITY MANAGER REPORT Commending staff for their efforts with respect to the Old Town Visioning Project, City Manager Nelson relayed his enthusiasm in moving this project forward. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT With respect to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson noted that although the City Council gave direction with respect to two litigation matters, no action was taken. R:\Minutes\032508 ADJOURNMENT ' At 8:51 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, April 8, 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~~~~ C Mic \ael . Na gar, ayor R:\Minutes\032508