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Home My WebLink About070808 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JULY 8, 2008 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and its regular meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Washington, Naggar Absent: Council Members: None PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Bryce Johnson INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Rabbi Barry Ulrych of Congregation B'Nai Chaim of Murrieta PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was presented by Council Member Comerchero ' PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Jazz Month Proclamation Continuing to celebrate the tradition of mainstream Jazz Music each July in the City of Temecula, Mayor Naggar proclaimed July, 2008, to be Jazz Month. Accepting the proclamation, Mr. Jon Laskin thanked the City Council for its continued support of the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. Certificate of Achievement to Katie Kearnev Commending Ms. Kearney for achieving Teacher of the Year for 2008, Mayor Naggar presented her with a Certificate of Achievement who, in turn, expressed her appreciation of the Council's recognition. Fraud Awareness Presentation By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Mr. Giardinelli highlighted the various types of fraud: • Fraud for Housing • Fraud for Profit • Fraud Effects on our Community ' • How Fraudulent Transactions Lead to Foreclosure • Temecula has a Disproportionately Large Number of Foreclosures • City's Revenue Suffers • Overview of Schemes -Fraud for Profit - R:Wlinutes\070808 1 • Ponzi Scheme -Local Case Study • A New Wave of Fraud ' • Foreclosure Scams -What Are They? • Foreclosure Scams Spotting the Signs • Partnering with the District Attorney's Office • Partnering with Realtors Senior Investigator Larsh echoed comments made by Mr. Giradinelli with respect to the scams of foreclosures. For Council Member Comerchero, Mr. Giradinelli noted that the Hope Now non-profit federal program is a legitimate corporation. Mayor Pro Tem Edwards relayed that the City of Temecula, in conjunction with the City of Murrieta, is working to provide information to residents with respect to the other foreclosure alternatives and relayed her desire to work with Mr. Giradinelli's organization. Mr. Giradinelli relayed his enthusiasm in partnering with the City of Temecula. The City Council thanked Mr. Giradinelli for his presentation. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Ms. Pam Grender, Temecula, commented on the City's successes and relayed her enthusiasm with the City's attempt to annex the southwestern portion of the City. ' B. Referencing the Habitat for Humanity Program, Mr. Gary Thornhill, Temecula, thanked the City Council for its continued support. C. Ms. Liz Bibb, Temecula, thanked the City Council for its support of the Habitat for Humanity project and announced the grand opening of Restore (affiliated with Habitat for Humanity) on Saturday, July 19, at 9:00 a.m., at 27479 Enterprise Circle. Council Member Comerchero commended the Habitat for Humanity program. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Council Member Washington commended Director of Community Services Parker and staff for its efforts with respect to the Fourth of July events. B. Mayor Naggar echoed commendation to City staff for the Fourth of July event and its activities; invited the public to attend the City's Summer Sunsets Concert Series; noted that all concerts are free and held at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) amphitheater on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm; and advised of the Moonlight Movies in the Park Services, Friday nights, at 6:30 PM, at various City parks. R:\Minutes\070808 2 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. 08-87 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 Agreement for Parkins Citation Processing RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Temecula and ' Data Ticket, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing in the amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09. 4 First Amendment to a Geotechnical and Material Testino RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Leighton Consulting, Inc., for Professional Geotechnical & Material Testing Services, in the amount of $9,000 for the Old Town Infrastructure Projects PW06-07 (C & E) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. 5 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the list of contractors as Pre-Qualified Contractors eligible to submit bids for Phase 2 of the Old Town Civic Center Project. R:VUiinutes\070808 3 ' Conservation District RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 08-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION AND EXECUTING THE QUITCLAIM DEEDS WHEREBY CITY GRANTS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC8~WCD) DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR TEMECULA CREEK CHANNEL -CAMPANULA WAY STORM DRAIN (TRACTS 24182-4, 24186 8~ 24188-1 PASEO DEL SOL DEVELOPMENT) 7 Contract Agreement for On-Call Traffic Signal Maintenance Services RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve a contract agreement with Republic ITS to perform On-Call Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, for an amount not to exceed $50,000, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. ' 8 Procurement of ShoreTel Phone Equipment for Offsite Facilities RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Authorize the purchase of ShoreTel phone equipment for the total amount of $47,010.57, which includes shipping and applicable sales tax. 9 Procurement of Panasonic Toughbook Tablet PCs RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Authorize the purchase of fifteen (15) Panasonic Toughbook Tablet PCs from GTSI Corp., for the total amount of $79,580.94. R:Wlinutes\070808 10 RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 08-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TEMECULA REGIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (SP N0.263) TO AMEND THE SIGN CRITERIA AND TO ALLOW DAY SPAS AS A PERMITTED USE IN PLANNING AREAS 1 AND 2 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD (PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER PA08-0081) Item No. 11 was Dulled for separate discussion; see caste 6 11 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 08-04 RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE N0.08-04 ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 8.44 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND THE REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Item No. 12 was Dulled for separate discussion: see paste 6 12 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 08-05 RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO.08-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 2.10 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 08-03. MOTION: Council Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar subject to Item Nos. 11 and 12 being pulled for separate discussion. Council Member Edwards seconded ' the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\Minutes\070808 Discussed out of order ' 12 Second Readino of Ordinance No. 08-05 RECOMMENDATION: 12.2 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 08-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 2.10 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Although Mayor Naggar was not in attendance of the June 24, 2008, City Council meeting, he advised that he had reviewed the meeting on the City's website; requested with respect to the campaign disclosure ordinance requirements, that the press be notified of the correspondence being forwarded to the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC). MOTION: Mayor Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 12. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aoaroval. 11 Second Readino of Ordinance No. 08-04 RECOMMENDATION: ' 11.2 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 08-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 8.44 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND THE REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES City Manager Nelson provided a brief staff report (of record). A. Mr. Harry Garnett, Temecula, thanked the City Council for the proposed Ordinance and encouraged the City Council to move forward with staffs recommendation. At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 08-04. MOTION: Council Member Washington moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aoaroval. At 7:51 p.m., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency. At 7:56 p.m., the City Council resumed with regular business. ~I J R:\Minutes\070808 PUBLIC HEARING ' 17 Weed Abatement Lien Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 08-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 Director of Building and Safety Harold provided a brief staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers, it was closed. MOTION: Council Member Edwards moved to approve staff recommendation. Council Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. CITY MANAGER REPORT No report at this time. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT With respect to Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson advised that there was no formal action to report; that the one real estate item on the agenda will return to the City Council for consideration; and that with regard to the June 24, 2008 City Council meeting, had not participated in the Closed Session concerning the Warehouse at Creekside, LLC project. ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, July 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. ^ / - -~r~ wvv` Michael S. ggar, Mayor ATTEST: '~ \ ' Michaels Ballreich, CMC City Clerk [SEAL]' R:Wlinutes\070808