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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101894 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 18, 1994 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:08 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Ron Roberts presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Also present were Assistant City Manager Mary Jane McLarney, City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Bolt, People's Church of the Valley. PLEDG!= OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Parks. PRES!=NTATIONS/ PROC! AMATIONS Mayor Roberts proclaimed the week of October 23-31, 1994 as "Red Ribbon Week". Paul Colaluca, Project Coordinator of Temecula Community Partnership, accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council for their support. Mayor Roberts presented City Clerk June Greek with a plaque signifying her completion of the educational requirements for Certified Municipal Clerk and congratulated her for her accomplishment. PUBLIC COMM;NTS None given. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Roberts announced the next candidates forum will be held on November 1, 1994, 7:00 PM, at the Community Recreation Center and will be broadcast on Inland Cable on Friday, November 4, 1994, 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 5, 1994 at 10:30 AM. Councilmember Birdsall reminded the public that City Council meetings in November have been scheduled for November 15th and November 29th. She also encouraged the public to vote on November 8th. Minutes\l O\18\94 -1 - 11/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18, 1994 Councilmember Mu~oz requested that staff either enforce the campaign sign ordinance or make it clear to the candidates that the ordinance will not be enforced. Mayor Roberts requested staff look into the penalties for placing campaign signs on public utility poles. Mayor Roberts announced that next week the Sister City Officials from Japan will be visiting during the coming week, and the official Sister City Signing ceremony will take place on Monday, October 24, 1994 at 10:00 AM at the Community Recreation Center. CONSI=NT CALENDAR Mayor Roberts announced that Items 10 and 11 will be continued to the meeting of November 15, 1994. Councilmember Birdsall stated she would abstain on Items 6 and 8 due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro Tern Stone requested the removal of Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar and asked a question on Item on 4. 4. Utility Fasements for Pala Community Park. Project No. PW93-03 CSD Mayor Pro Tern Stone asked why there is such a dramatic difference in the number of feet needed for Rancho Water as opposed to Southern California. Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak explained that Southern California Edison only requires a small, shallow conduit where wires can be pulled from either direction, as opposed to Rancho Water where a larger area is necessary so that equipment can be operated for the entire length of the pipe. Mr. Kicak requested that Item No. 4.1, the Rancho Water District easement request, be deleted from the staff recommendation because there is a proposal from staff to realign the roadway and when the roadway is realigned, the water line will be within another right-a-way. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he would abstain on Items 5, 13 and 14 due to a conflict of interest. He asked a question on Item No. 7. 7. Award of Construction Contract for Project No. PW94-17 FY 94-95 Slurry Seal Project. Councilmember Muhoz asked how the timing of this contract would be effected by weather conditions. Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak explained that the days of work could be limited due to weather conditions and the specifications of the contract would provide for extension of time due to weather without penalties. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-4, 6~9, 10-15, with Councilmember Mu~oz abstaining on Items 5, 13 and 14 and Councilmember Birdsall abstaining on Items 6 and 8. Mayor Roberts also registered a "no" vote on Item No. 15. Minutes\10\18\94 -2- 11/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18. 1994 The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Standard Ordinance Adol;)tion Procedure 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Resolution ADDroving list of Demands 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-102 o 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 Report as of August 31. 1994 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 1994. Utility Easements for Pala Community Park. Project No. PW93-03 CSD 4.2 Approve the Southern California Edison easement for electrical service to the Pala Community Park and authorize the Mayor to execute the document. Solicitation of Construction Bids and ADproval of the Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal at Margarita Road and Avenida Barca (Project No. PW93-10) 6.1 Approve the Construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit public construction bids for Project No. PW93-10, Traffic Signal at Margarita Road and Avenida Barca. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Minutos\l 0\18\94 -3- 1 1/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18. 1994 10. Award 7.1 7.2 of Construction Contract for Project No. PW94-17 FY94-95 Slurry Seal Project Award a contract for Project No. PW94-12 FY 94-95 Slurry Seal Project, to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for $179,940.89 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $17,994.09 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. Award of Construction Contract for Project No. PW94-13 FY94-95 Citywide P.C.C. ReDair Program 8.1 8.2 Award a contract for Project No. PW94-13 FY94-95 Citywide P.C.C. Repair Program to Hillcrest Contracting, the lowest responsible bidder, for the sum of $52,307.85. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $5,230.78 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall Establishment of Fee for Newsrack Installation Encroachment Permit 9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 94-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OF NEWSRACK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Pala Park Reimbursement Agreement 10.1 Continue to the meeting of November 15, 1994. OF TEMECULA AND Minutes\10\18\94 -4- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes October 18. 1994 11. Substitute Subdivision Iml~rovement Agreement and Public Improvement Bonds in Tract 11.1 Continue to the meeting of November 15, 1994. 12. Sanitary Sewer - Solana Way/I-15 Crossing 12.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement authorizing Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) to proceed with design and construction of Solana Way/I-15 Sewer Pipeline Crossing. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. Ordinance No. 94-29 14. 13.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 94-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY IN THE CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION CONTAINED IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 5589, CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-R (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) AND A-2-20 (HEAVY AGRICULTURE, 20 ACRE MINIMUM) TO SP (SPECIFIC PLAN) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ ROAD AND WINCHESTER ROAD The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 1 Ordinance No. 94-30 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone, Roberts COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz 14.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 94-30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 263 (REGIONAL Minutos\l 0\18\94 -5- 11/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18. 1994 15. CENTER) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ ROAD AND WINCHESTER ROAD The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Munoz Ordinance No. 94-31 15.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 94-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND COSCAN HOMES CALIFORNIA, INC., DBA C0SCAN DAVIDSON HOMES, FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 164 -RORIPAUGH, PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA94-0017 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Muhoz, Stone NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Contract Amendment No. 8 to Community Facilities District 88-17 Engineering Services Contract with J.F. Davidson Associates. Inc. for the 1-15/Rancho California Road Interchange Modifications Mayor Pro Tem Stone voiced his objection to a $107,000 change order and asked for an explanation. Mr. John Candee, J.F. Davidson, explained that Caltrans has changed their criteria. He also stated that when the contract was originally estimated, there was limited definition to the job and costs for drainage facilities have increased dramatically. He explained cost estimates came in at half of what the actual project cost will be. Mr. Candee Minutes\10\18\94 -6- 11/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18. 1994 outlined the various changes of the projects explaining that the work has doubled and their price has gone up by 20%. Mayor Roberts asked for an update on Overland Bridge and Winchester. Mr. Candee gave an update on these projects. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Roberts to approve staff recommendation. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to continue this item to the meeting of November 15, 1994. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz 16. Walcott Corridor Improvements. Project No. PW94-10. Rancho California Water District Funding Request Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. Councilmember Birdsall asked if this request is denied, will this project go forward. Interim Public Work Director Kicak stated the Water District is obligated to relocate the existing waterline at no charge to the City. Bob Lemons, P.O. Box 9017, Director of Engineering, Rancho California Water District, asked that the City cooperate with the Water District to expedite this project. He explained that creating an assessment district to raise these funds in this economic climate would be very difficult, and would cause a major delay in this project. Minutes\l O\18\94 -7- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes October 18. 1994 Councilmember Mu~oz stated he feels it is a dangerous precedence to assist with the funding of utilities. RECFSS Mayor Roberts called a recess at 8:08 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 8:09 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Stone suggested the City of Temecula Finance Department and the Rancho California Water District work together to fund this project on a loan basis. It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone to approve staff recommendation with further direction to staff to work with the Rancho California Water District to explore a possible re-imbursement agreement to assist in the funding. 16.1 Deny the request by Rancho California Water District to use city funds to relocate an existing water line within existing street right-of-way. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks RFCESS Mayor Roberts called a recess at 8:12 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the previously scheduled Community Services District Meeting and the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 8:58 PM. 17. Traffic Signalization Rel~ort Interim Public Work Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. Mayor Roberts asked if Rancho California Water District's plans to install a water line would delay the traffic signal at Winchester and Nicolas Road. Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak stated he does not see any reason for the City to delay the project until the water line is in. He stated, all the equipment that needs to be installed, with the exception of detector loops, can be installed. He recommended proceeding with the installation as soon as possible, with the exception of the detector loops. Councilmember Mu~oz suggested looking into the possibility of costs savings for temporary signals by utilizing hanging signals. He reported he has seen this type of signal utilized in other cities on a permanent basis. Minutos\10\18\94 -8- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes October 18. 1994 Mayor Pro Tem Stone expressed concern regarding aesthetics of the City and stated he prefers standard signals. Mayor Roberts declared the report received and filed and staff was given direction by Council consensus to proceed with the installation of the signal at the intersection of Winchester Road and Nicolas Road with the exception of the detector loops. 18. "No Parking" on Palma Drive and Vallejo Avenue across from the Rancho Community Church Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report. Larry Markham, Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association President, 30105 Cabrillo Avenue, requested that a "no parking" area be created on the west side of Palma Drive and north side of Vallejo Avenue across from the Rancho Community Church. He cited problems with landscape being damaged and sprinklers broken. He suggested a physical barrier be erected to prevent people from damaging the landscaping. R~CFSS Mayor Roberts called a brief recess at 9:25 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 9:26 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Muhoz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone to post "No Parking" signs, and work with the church regarding hours. Councilmember Birdsall stated she would prefer to have the signs on a permanent basis, due to on-going church events which are not limited to Sundays, such as funerals, weddings, youth events, etc. Councilmember Mu~oz amended his motion, Mayor Pro Tem Stone amended his second and directed staff to post "No Parking" signs designating the North side of Vallejo Avenue and the East side of Palma Avenue as a no parking zone, the specific posting area to be at the final determination of the Director of Public Works. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Minutes\l O\18\64 -9- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes October 18. 1994 19. 20. 21. Pro and Con Presentations on Prol;)ositions 186 and 187 Councilmember Birdsall stated she requested this item be placed on the agenda as an informational item only and did not intend the City Council to take any specific positions on these propositions. City Clerk June Greek announced that Kathy Wodehouse would be speaking as a proponent of Proposition 186 and Joan Smith would be speaking as an opponent. She explained each speaker would be given five minutes to speak, after which time anyone who filed a Request to Speak Form will be given 5 minutes to address their questions/comments. Kathy Wodehouse presented her views as a proponent of Proposition 186. Joan Smith presented her views as an opponent of Proposition 186. City Clerk June Greek read the Official Title and Summary prepared by the Attorney General on Proposition 187, since staff was unable to obtain speakers on this issue. Contract Award - Pregaration of Santa Margarita Watershed Plans - Districts I and III Interim Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented the staff report requesting no action be taken on this item and that it be continued off-calendar. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to continue this item off-calendar. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks Discussion on Borell Airl~ort Industrial Park Traffic and Circulation Concerns City Attorney Peter Thorson reported that Item No. 21 raises two issues; one, the general concern raised in Councilmember Muhoz' memo regarding that lack of communication between the City and County regarding projects in the City's Sphere of Influence, and two, traffic concerns in areas that comprise Assessment District 161. He stated he has advised Councilmember Muhoz he can discuss communications concerns between the City and County with respect to projects within the sphere of influence because it is a general matter, but should not participate on the discussion involving Assessment District 161. He recommended the two issues be separated. Minutes\ 1 O\18\94 -1 O- 11/07/96 Citv Council Minutes October 18. 1994 Councilmember Birdsall expressed concern that a letter on official City letterhead was sent by Councilmember Mu~oz using the term "we", when no official position had been taken by the Council. She also asked if it is appropriate that Councilmember Mu~oz address issues regarding Assessment District 161 when he does have a conflict. City Attorney Thorson stated the issue of speaking in terms of "we" or "1" is a matter of clarification. He stated that on the issue of ownership of real property or source of income, a Councilmember is not to participate in the Council's consideration or discussion of the issue. Councilmember Mu~oz stated his only reason for bringing forward this issue was to address the general attitude of County staff regarding input from the City of Temecula. City Clerk June Greek read a letter from Supervisor Kay Ciniceros addressing Councilmember Mu~oz' letter. RFCESS Mayor Roberts called a recess at 10:25 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 10:26 PM. Ray Borel, 30195 Auld Road, Murrieta, representing the property owners of Borel Airpark, stated that this project has gone through an extensive public hearing process and both the City and County have worked diligently on this project. Pat Keller, P.O. Box 521, stated she lives in AD 161 and expressed concern that fees would be raised to help fund road improvements. Rob A. Spriggs, 39237 Corte Tasaro, Murrieta, stated there has been a lack of communication between both the cities of Temecula and Murrieta and the County of Riverside. He suggested the cities of Temecula and Murrieta form a coalition to discuss these traffic issues. Rita Gentry, 37100 Los Alamos Road, Murrieta, expressed concerns regarding traffic and air quality which will be affected by this project. Jeannine Gillen, 387160 Ave La Cresta, Murrieta, expressed concerns regarding traffic and the need for better communication between the County and surrounding cities. Ray Johnson, 24508 Lincoln, Murrieta, stated he did not receive the required notices regarding this project from the County of Riverside. It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Mayor Roberts to direct that a letter to the County Board of Supervisors be prepared for the Mayor's signature requesting that the City of Temecula be kept fully appraised of any and all projects that are located within the City's Sphere of Influence area. It was further recommended that the joint City of Temecula and Murrieta Traffic and Transportation Committee be better Minutes\l O\18\94 -11 - I 1/07/96 City Council Minutes October 18. 1994 utilized by presenting traffic related matters within the cities Sphere of Influence areas to that group for review. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 CITY MANAC,!:R R!;PORTS None given. CITY ATTORN!=Y RFPORTS None given. ADJOURNMFNT COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Mu~oz, Stone, Roberts COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Stone, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to adjourn at 11:02 PM. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Parks absent. Ron Roberts, Mayor ATTEST: J ne~,~. reek, CMC, [SEAL] Minutes\10\18\94 - 12- I 1/07/96