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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040594 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD APRIL 5, 1994 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:33 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Roberts presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Parks, Stone, Roberts ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. r:X!::CUTIV!: S;SSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:33 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to: 1. Government Code §54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Under negotiation: Sr. Center Parking lot property located at 4845 Sixth Street. The negotiating parties are Kemper Real Estate Management Co. and the City of Temecula. Under negotiation: Purchase Price. 2. Government Code §54956.9(c) Conference with Legal Counsel - potential litigation: Tort Claim for $32,393, filed by the City against the Immigration and Naturalization Service, for the cost of emergency services and counseling as a result of the June 2, 1992 Border Patrol accident. 3. Government Code §54956 - To discuss Public Employee Appointment: Status report on City Manager Recruitment and review of City Attorney Services Agreement. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was reconvened in regular session at 7:02 PM with all members present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Joan Rich Egea, Church of Religious Science. P! FDRF OF ALl !=RIANC!= The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Birdsall. PR;S;NTATIONS/ PROC! AMATIONS Mayor Roberts proclaimed April 16, 1994 as "Day of the Young Child". The proclamation was received by Ann Woodward, a teacher with Preschool Day Care. The children assisting her Minutes\4\05\94 - 1 - 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes Aoril 5. 1993 were: Angel Diaz, Jenny Smith, Danny Jennings, Jenathen Pittman, Emily Nelson and Bryant Nelson. PUBLIC COMM!=NTS Lyle Byrum, 27495 Diaz Road, representing Quicksilver Enterprises, requested assistance from the City due to damages incurred from the recent flooding of Murrieta Creek and asked if these problems have been solved. Joe Axton, 30169 Sierra Madre Drive, inquired regarding noticing of public hearings. Mayor Roberts informed Mr. Axton that this matter is on the agenda for discussion at this meeting. CITY COUNCl! R;PORTS Mayor Pro Tem Stone stated that he and Councilmember Mu~oz met with concerned parties regarding the Rancho Vista Estates problem, and announced that a cooperative agreement was reached. He also announced that the City has received its new Stencil truck. Councilmember Mu~oz announced that the RTA has expanded services into the City of Murrieta. He encouraged the public to use this service. Councilmember Parks stated he was also involved in the successful negotiations regarding Rancho Vista Estates. He asked that the matter of establishing a fire station on the west side of the freeway be made a number one priority. CONSr:NT CA! !=NDAR Councilmember Muhoz inquired on Item No. 7, if this service is already provided with current insurance coverage. City Manager Bradley answered that initial consultation is an additional cost. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-10. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Parks, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes\4\OS\94 -2- 1 1/O7/96 Citv Council Minutes April 5. 1993 Standard Ordinance Adol;)tion Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Minutes 2,1 Approve the minutes of February 28, 1994 o Resolution A91~roving list of Demands 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A City Treasurer's Rel~ort 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 1994. Expenditure of Asset Forfeiture Funds 5.1 Authorize staff to use police asset forfeiture funds to purchase computer equipment. Final Tract MaD No. ?7690 6.1 Approve Final Tract Map No. 27690 subject to the Conditions of Approval. Eml;)loyee Assistance Program (EAP) 7.1 Authorize staff to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified firms experienced in Employee Assistance programs (EAP). Council OI;)l;)osition to AB 3167 and H.R. 3636 8.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign letters in opposition to Assembly Bill 3167 (Epple) and House of Representatives Bill 3636 (Markey/Fields). Minutes\4\05\94 -3- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes April 5. 1993 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 9. Ordinance No. 94-10 9.1 Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 94-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THAT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER IN EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR 10. Ordinance No. 94-11 10.1 Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 94-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TIME AND PLACE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PUBLIC H!=ARINC~S 11. Proposed Resolution Regarding Charitable. Religious and Commercial Solicitation Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing at 7:34 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to continue the public hearing until the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. 12. Ordinance Amending I ~nd Use Code Regarding Plot Plans. Conditional Use Permits and Public Use Permits Director of Planning Gary Thornhill presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Stone asked if those projects located in Old Town should be reevaluated? Director Thornhill answered that everything in Old Town should be discussed. Councilmember Muhoz asked if this is the entire list of properties effected. City Attorney Field explained that this would affect future Plot Plans and Conditional Use Minutes\4\05\94 -4- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes Ar~ril 5. 1993 Permits. Director of Planning Thornhill stated this ordinance is consistent with the State Subdivision Act. Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing at 8:45 PM. Hearing no requests to speak, he closed the public hearing at 8:45 PM. Councilmember Mu~oz voiced his opposition to the proposed ordinance, based on the lack of City Council review. He also stated he is not in favor of granting additional rights to applicants. He expressed concern that costs incurred for these types of projects be recovered by the City. Mayor Roberts stated he will not support this ordinance based on Section 4. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Parks to approve staff recommendation, removing Section 4 from the Ordinance. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he would like to review project extensions, and asked that this item be continued for further review. Councilmember Birdsall withdrew her motion, Councilmember Parks withdrew his second. Mayor Roberts reopened the public hearing at 8:05 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 10, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. 13. Ordinance to Reduce Water Consuml;)tion Through Ffficient Landscalve Design. Consistent with Provisions of AB 395 Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing at 8:06 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. RFCFSS Mayor Roberts called a recess at 8:06 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the previously scheduled Community Services District and Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:10 PM. Mayor Roberts reordered the agenda to accommodate those present to speak on Item No. 15. Minutes\a,\05\94' -5- 11/07/96 City Council Minutes APril 5. 1993 15. Community Service Funding Recommendation Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney presented the staff report. Councilmember Birdsall announced that Lorenz, Alhadeff, Cannon and Rose, the winners of the recent Paradise Chevrolet drawing for a new car, have donated their winnings to the Woman's Club to be used in their efforts to raise money for a van for the Temecula Senior Center. Councilmember Birdsall announced that Paradise Chevrolet has agreed to credit $7,680.00 toward cost of the van. Eve Craig, 43633 Buckeye Road, representing the Arts Council of Temecula Valley, thanked the Council for their continued support. Terry Blanton, 30144 Corte San Luis, representing the Rancho Temecula Area Woman's Club, asked that the City of Temecula sponsor the upcoming home tour. RFCFSS Mayor Roberts called a brief recess at 9:21 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 9:22 PM. Perry Manzell, 41498 Avenida Barca, representing the Temecula Valley High School Grad Night, thanked the City Council for their assistance. Jim Meyler, 29930 Santiago Road, representing the Arts Council of Temecula Valley, thanked the City Council for their support, but stated that due to inadequate funding levels this year, the Concert on the Green and Arts Festival may be cancelled. Mark Evans, 41685 Yorba Avenue, representing Penfold Communications/KRTM Radio, asked that the City Council provide a grant of $5,000 to cover expenses for the emergency broadcast system. He also stated that KRTM provides free advertisement to community events. Mayor Pro Tem Stone stated that he and Councilmember Birdsall sat on the committee to make recommendations and decisions were very difficult due to the limited amount of funding. He suggested that grants be given only once a year so that the full $100,000 is available for distribution at one time. Mayor Roberts stated he would like to review these requests earlier in the next calendar year. City Manager Ron Bradley announced that the police and fire departments have an unexpended amount in their budget and will jointly fund the request by KRTM for $5,000, to be used for emergency services, with the understanding that the City be allowed to place an antenna on that site. Minutos\4\O5\94 -5- 11/07/$6 Citv Council Minutes Aoril 5. 1993 14. 16. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve the funding under recommendation 15.1 as follows: Arts Council of Temecula Valley $12,000 Assistance League of Temecula Valley 1,000 St. Catherines' Catholic Church 2,500 Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Temecula 3,000 Penfold Communications dba KRTM Radio 5,000 (from Police and Fire Budget Allocations, subject to ability to locate emergency transmission facility at KRTM transmission site) Rancho-Temecula Area Woman's Club Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center TEAM Community Pantry Temecula Sister City Association Temecula Valley Soccer Association Temecula Toughlove Temecula Valley Film Council Temecula Valley Temecula Valley Temecula Valley Temecula Valley Temecula Valley Grad Night National Little League Playhouse Special Olympics Volunteer Fire & Rescue Temecula Valley Youth Baseball Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley 1,500 2,500 2,000 3,500 2,000 (from promotional) 2,000 8,000 from Promotional, plus free office space) 3,000 2,000 8,500 1,500 2,000 2,000 1,000 and to approve staff recommendation 15.2 as follows: 15.2 Only consider requests from community based organizations once each year in connection with this process. The motion was unanimously carried. Procedures and Recommendations for Notice of Public Hearing It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to continue this item to the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. Private Bus Benches in Public Right of Way It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Parks to continue this item to the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\4\OS\94 -7- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes Aeril 5. 1993 18. Owl Rock Products. Wilson Creek Mine - Owl Rock Sand and Gravel Director of Public Works Tim Serlet presented the staff report. Carl Morrison, 2224 Via Del Robles, Fallbrook, representing New Owl Rock Products, spoke in favor of the project, based on the need for this material in the Temecula area. He stated this operation will reduce the cost of asphalt and benefit the entire area. RFCFSS Mayor Roberts called a brief recess at 10:24 AM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 10:25 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to extend the meeting until 11:00 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Michelene Theodore, P.O. Box 553, Aguanga, spoke in opposition to the project and asked that letters be written to the Riverside County Planning Department or Supervisor Bob Buster, outlining concerns. Jerry Geller, 42450 Wilson Valley Road, Aguanga, spoke in opposition to the project based on traffic concerns. He presented a video tape to the City Clerk. Glenn Gary, 49735 Highway 79, Aguanga, spoke in opposition to the project based on traffic concerns. Janice Geller, 42450 Wilson Valley Road, Aguanga, spoke in opposition, based on safety concerns, air pollution and noise. Councilmember Mu~oz voiced his concerns, listing air quality and safety issues. Director of Public Works Tim Serlet stated he would like additional time to review this issue. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to direct that a staff member be assigned to attend the Riverside County Planning Commission meeting of 4/13/94 to request a continuance of this matter to allow for further study by the City. In the event a delay is not granted staff was directed to indicate, for the record, that the City of Temecula is in opposition to the project. The motion was unanimously carried. 21. Status of Prol~osed Downsizing Ordinance It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone to continue this item to the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\4\05\94 -8- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes APril 5. 1993 19. 17. SI;)eed Undulation Re-design - Calle Pina Colada Councilmember Birdsall stated she would abstain on this item due to the close proximity of her home. Director of Public Works Tim Serlet presented the staff report. Jack Morehouse, 41334 Salt River Court, addressed the City Council in opposition to raising the speed bumps. He offered a solution which is to open a section of land previously deeded to the City, to construct a road from Del Rey to La Serena. He suggested diverting traffic to this road, which could have a 35 to 40 mph speed limit since no homes would front it. With the opening of this alternative route, he suggested the closure of Calle Pina Colada and the removal of the existing speed bumps. Mayor Pro Tem Stone thanked Mr. Morehouse for bringing forward a possible solution. He asked if residents of Ridgeview and La Serena have been contacted. Councilmember Mu~oz asked if this property was designated as part of the City's trail system. Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson reported that when the property was originally accepted by the City, the master plan had not been completed. Mr. Nelson explained that the equestrian trail system has been designated east of this property and at this time, no trails have been identified for this particular piece of property. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Stone, seconded by Councilmember Parks to postpone the increase of the height of speed undulations to allow staff the opportunity to research the suggested alternate route along the easement between La Serena and Del Rey. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz, Parks, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Status Rel~ort on Winchester Interchange. Overland Bridge. Winchester/Nicolas Signalization. Right Turn lane at Pala Road/Highway 79 South. and Margarita Road Widening North of Rancho California Road It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to continue this item to the meeting of April 26, 1994. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\4\05\94 -9- 11/07/96 City Council Minutes April 5. 1993 20. Mayor and Councilmembers Conference Bylaws It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve the amended bylaws of the Mayors and Councilmembers Conference of Riverside County. The motion was unanimously carried. CITY ATTORN;Y'S RIFPORTS City Attorney Field announced that two additional items were added for discussion during the Closed Session, Modaffare vs. the City of Temecula and the Pechanga Indian Reservation vs. the City of Temecula, pursuant to Government Code Section 94956.9(c). CITY MANAC. lrR R;PORTS None given. ADJOURNMFNT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to adjourn at 11:23 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. Ron Roberts, Mayor ATTEST: J u~eek, City'CI er~ [SEAL] Minutes\4\O5\94 -1 O- 11/07/96