HomeMy WebLinkAbout040808 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 8, 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, April 8, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall,
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present: Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Naggar
Absent: Council Members: Washington
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Sienna Naggar and Gavin Carlson.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Reverend Jonathan Maxey of Grace Chapel of Temecula.
Requesting a moment of silence, Mayor Naggar advised of the late Major William G. Hall, a
Temecula resident, who lost his life in honor of his country.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
' The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Roberts
PRESENTATIONSIPROC LAMATIONS
Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Proclaiming Child Abuse month for April, 2008, Mayor Naggar presented Board Member Kristin
Thornbury, representing the Child Abuse of the Southwest Regional Council, with a
proclamation.
Accepting on behalf of the Southwest Regional Council, Ms. Thornbury thanked the City Council
for the recognition.
Autism Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Naggar proclaimed the month of April, 2008, to be Autism Awareness Month.
Thanking the City Council for the proclamation, representatives of the New Vision Children's
Services accepted the proclamation, and invited the City Council to attend a coalition night on
May 31, 2008.
PUBLIC COMMENT
' A. Representing Rescue Murrieta, Mr. Edward Faunce, Murrieta, relayed his concern with
the City's prioritization of road projects in the area and referenced a disturbing article in the
Press Enterprise with respect to the Newport Road conditions associated with hidden conflicts
of interest of the Council and the Rancon Group.
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With respect to the Newport Road improvements, City Manager Nelson clarified the following:
' That Newport Road was built through a Community Facilities District (CFD) and that the
property owners directly adjacent to Newport Road paid 100% of all associated costs to
build Newport Road
That Newport Road was not built with government funds but funded solely by the
adjacent property owners
• That the fully improved road would be an outstanding example of how Riverside County
should develop, that roads get built prior to new homes being built
• That the fully improved road will connect Winchester Road to the I-15 freeway without
the homes yet in place
• That the City of Temecula filed a lawsuit with the County of Riverside to ensure that
roads be constructed prior to impacts of new homes
• That Newport Road would be an outstanding example of how Riverside County should
develop roads prior to new homes being built.
B. Mr. Doc Laine, Temecula, relayed his concern with an article in the Murrieta Bugle with
respect to Rancon's profits being prioritized over the improvements of Winchester Road,
commenting on the fatalities on this road.
C. Mr. Fred Bartz, Temecula, relayed the importance of good transparency and encouraged
the City Council to pass a local ordinance imposing that all Political Action Committees register
in the City's of where their elections take place and to file the required campaign disclosure
forms in that City.
Referencing Mr. Bartz' request, Council Member Comerchero directed staff to agendize a report
with respect to election transparency.
D. Relaying his opinion, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, pointed out possible City Council conflicts
of interest.
E. Mr. Volker Lutr, Murrieta, relayed his dismay with the delay of the Winchester Road
improvement which directly affects the City in order to accommodate Newport Road.
With respect to the article being referenced and the RCIP Settlement Agreement, Director of
Public Works Hughes advised that Newport Road, Winchester Road, Clinton Keith Road, and
Scott Road would be high priority major routes for the region; noted that Winchester Road would
be a State highway which would require and thereby adding years to the process; that
Winchester Road, Clinton Keith Road, and Scott Road are scheduled to be improved as a result
of the County's efforts, RCIP Settlement Agreement, and the Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fee (TUMF) Program.
Council Member Roberts further added that a large portion of Winchester Road would lie in the
scope of the County and the City of Murrieta.
F. Mr. Susan Miyamoto, Temecula, thanked the City Council for the Community Service
Funding Program.
G. Relaying his opinion, Mr. Steven Eldred, Temecula, stated that it would not be
' appropriate for the City Council to challenge speakers during their public comment period.
For Mr. Eldred, Mayor Naggar advised that he contact the City Manager to address any
concerns he may have with respect to Newport Road improvements.
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H. Thanking the City for its ongoing support of the Musicians Workshop, Mr. Jon Laskin,
' representing the Musicians Workshop, apprised the public of the upcoming 5`" Annual Temecula
Jazz Festival as well as The Big Give that will raise money to help support the Musicians
Workshop and the Temecula Valley Cultural Arts Music Center on June 13d' and 14`"~ 2008.
I. Ms. Kathleen Hamilton, representing Save Our Southwest Hills (SOS) Hills, encouraged
the public to attend an event to Save Our Southwest Hills on Sunday, May 4d', at 1:30 p.m. at
Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park.
J. Ms. Dora Few, representing Svetlana's Dance Academy, relayed her concerns with
respect to the tiering system at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
For Ms. Few, Mayor Naggar informed that a staff member will contact her to address concerns.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Roberts invited the public to attend the 2nd Annual 3`d District
Supervisor Jeff Stone's Race for Humanity at Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee campus on
Saturday, August 26, 2008.
B. Mayor Naggar invited the City's youth to attend the Youth Employment Expo at the
Community Recreation Center (CRC), on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;
as well advised of the upcoming State of the City event Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Pechanga
Resort and Casino from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
' Remarking on the upcoming construction in Old Town with respect to the future Civic
Center, Mayor Naggar requested that staff work with the owners of the Stampede, RTA, and the
subcommittee of Old Town to secure a shuttle system to serve during Saturday Farmer's Market
hours.
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 List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
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3 Citv Treasurer's Resort as of February 29, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as of February 29, 2008.
4 Purchase of two Citv Vehicles
4.1 Approve the purchase of the following vehicles from Rancho Ford:
One (1) 2008, 2WD, 1-Ton Utility Truck = $28,367.34
One (1) 2008, 4WD, 'h-Ton SUV Expedition EL = $31,856.29
5 Approve 2008 Economic Development Event Sponsorship Aoreements
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 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 $3,076;
5.2 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $15,000 cash, and
city-support costs in the amount up to $9,626 for the Temecula Valley International
Jazz Festival;
5.3 Approve the Event Sponsorship Agreement in the amount of $60,000 for the
Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival.
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve the Ninth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating
the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency.
7 Response Letter-Liberty Quarry (at the request of Mayor Naooar)
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Review response letter and approve for transmission.
Item No. 7 was pulled for discussion; see page 6.
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RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve payment to the Riverside County Flood Control District in the sum of
$140, 248.84 as the City's portion of the cost-sharing reimbursement pursuant to
the Implementation Agreement between the Santa Margarita Watershed Permittees
approved by the City Council in January 2005.
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RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Award an Agreement with Leighton Consulting, Inc. to provide professional
geotechnical & material testing services associated with the Old Town Infrastructure
Projects PW06-07 (C & E), in the amount of $50,130 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement;
9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve Extra Work Authorizations not to exceed the
contingency amount of $5,013, which is equal to 10% of the Agreement.
10 Award a Construction Contract for Citvwide Concrete Reoairs - FY2007-08 - Proiect No
PW08-01
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Award a construction contract for Project No. PW08-01, the Citywide Concrete
Repairs FY2007-08, to International Pavement Solutions, Inc. in the amount of
$82,969 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $8,296.90 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Award a construction contract for Project No. PW08-02, the Slurry Seal Project
FY2007-08, Paloma del Sol area, to All American Asphalt in the amount of
$361,199.88 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
11.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $36,119.98 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
With respect to Consent Calendar Item Nos.
that in order to utilize current funds available,
' rather than a 10% contingency.
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10 and 11, Director of Public Works Hughes noted
that the City Council consider a 25% contingency
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Edwards moved to approve the Consent Calendar, amending Item
Nos. 10 and 11 as requested by staff and pulling Item No. 7 for separate discussion. Council
' Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the
exception of Council Member Washington who was absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7 CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION
7 Response Letter-Libertv Quarry (at the reouest of Mavor Naggar)
RECOMMENDATION:
7.2 Review response letter and approve for transmission.
City Manager Nelson provided a brief staff report (as per staff report).
A. Mr. Larry Pearce, Rainbow, relayed his disappointment with the letter submitted by Mr.
Gary Johnson with respect to his position to the proposed Liberty Quarry and commended staff
for its efforts in this matter.
B. Mr. Paul Jacob, Temecula, relayed his support of SOS Hills and noted his appreciation
on how the City Council has continues to keep the community involved/apprised in the
annexation process.
Mayor Naggar relayed the City's intent in the General Plan to preserve the proposed annexation
area(east and west boundaries of the City).
MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the
exception of Council Member Washington who was absent.
At 8:01 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Redevelopment Agency. At 8:15 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business.
PUBLIC HEARING
16 Resolution Orderino Conditional Vacation of Portions of Ynez Road (Abbott Cardiovascular
Svstems. Inc.. Applicant)
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
CONDITIONALLY ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF YNEZ ROAD
(ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC., APPLICANT)
Director of Public Works Hughes provided a staff report (of record).
' At this time, the public hearing was opened.
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A. Mr. Eugene Jones, representing Abbott Vascular, thanked the City for its support of the
proposed project.
' At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to
Edwards seconded the motion and electronic
Council Member Washington who was absent.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
approve staff recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem
vote reflected approval with the exceation of
17 Higher Education Foundation Creation-California State University San Marcos (at the
request of Mavor Naggar and Council Member Washington)
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Provide the City Manager authority to execute necessary contracts associated with
the formation of a Higher Education Foundation (501 c3)
Assistant City Manager Adams provided a staff report (of record).
A. Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, relayed the importance of the City Council's consideration of
developing partnerships with private universities to bring this project to fruition and queried on
the timing of staffs proposal.
Noting that although the City is entertaining a relationship with Cal State San Marcos, Assistant
' City Manager Adams advised that the City is aware of the importance of fostering both private
universities and California State University San Marcos.
Mayor Naggar relayed his enthusiasm with the formation of a higher education and San Marcos'
commitment to opening a nursing and a teacher credential program; and encouraged
businesses to get involved in an effort to construct a permanent foundation.
MOTION: Mayor Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member
Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected approval with the exueation of
Council Member Washington who was absent.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
With respect to public comments, City Manager Nelson noted that it would be important for staff
to respond accordingly to any erroneous and inaccurate information, noting that the citizens of
Temecula deserve to have the facts; that the donation of $600,000 from the Theater Foundation
to the Old Town Community Theater would exemplify the community spirit in Temecula; and
reiterated that if any citizen has any issue with respect to the City's operating budget, staff
would be happy to address any concerns or questions.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
With respect to closed session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action to
' report.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:34 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, April 22, 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.
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Michael S. N ggar, Mayor
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