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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090992 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:06 PM in the Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Patricia H. Birdsall presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Parks, Birdsall ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the pledge of allegiance by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemarts. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were offered. COUNCIL BUSINESS Consideration of the Fiscal Year 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Propram City Manager David Dixon introduced the staff report, outlining the organization of the Capital Improvement Plan document. He discussed the impact the changing economy has had on the previously adopted five-year plan and suggested the Council use the Executive Summary, provided with the staff report, as a guide to discuss the new projects proposed for the Fiscal Year 1993-1997 CIP. Fire Station East of Freeway The first project discussed was the proposed Fire Station to be located east of the 1- 15. Mayor Birdsall asked if the $1,500,000 shown in the amount column represents the cost of land. Mr. Dixon responded that this figure represents the cost of development of such a facility. First Street Bridqe City Manager Dixon outlined four locations that are considered to be good candidates for locating crossings over Mumeta Creek. In response to a question from Minutes\2\11 \92 - 1 - 09/10/92 City Council Minutes February 11, 1992 Councilmember Parks, he explained that the First Street location was selected as a first priority because the access easements are already available for this location. MoraQa Road Storm Drain Mayor Birdsall questioned the reason the Moraga Road Storm Drain project is shown for development in Fiscal Year 1993. Mr. Dixon explained that the current fiscal year is 1992-93 and this project is currently in design. Councilmember Mu~oz arrived at 5:29 PM. Northwest Soorts Complex City Manager Dixon advised the Council that a comprehensive study will be undertaken during the current fiscal year to determine the highest and best use of the Northwest Sports Complex. He explained that no specific development plans are being recommended at this time. Councilmember Parks noted that the largest portion of the funding will be from Certificates of Participation (COP) which will also drive the type of uses to be developed at this site. Old Town Demonstration Block City Manager Dixon gave a brief overview of the suggested project and outlined the reasons for including it as a Priority I on the New Projects list. Councilmember Moore noted that this is a good project to showcase the Old Town area to potential new business investors. Sixth Street PavinQ Councilmember Mu~oz expressed his concerns with the designation of Development Impact Funds (DIF) rather than RDA funds for the Sixth Street Paving project since it is located in Old Town. Mr. Dixon explained DIF funds are designated because they are currently available for use in this area and RDA funds have been allocated for other projects. Traffic Signal Installation City Manager Dixon stated that the proposed installations are at various locations throughout the City and were designated originally by the County. Western Transoortation Corridor Councilmember Mu~oz questioned the reason for the Priority II designation when the Western Corridor will be required to adequately serve the Northwest Sports Complex which is rated as a Priority I. Councilmember Parks responded that he feels this type of project is driven by land development and the necessary funding mechanisms are Minutes\2\11 \92 -2- 09/10/92 City Council Minutes February 11, 1992 not in place. He suggested that it certainly can be moved up in priority order during future years if warranted. Mr. Dixon explained that the suggested new projects are divided into project categories, with the Western Transportation Corridor coming under the Assessment District category. He pointed out that the extension to Butterfield Stage Road was felt to be of a higher priority in that category. Councilmember Mu~oz stated it is his opinion that this project should be funded by the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). Mayor Pro Tem Linderoans, expressed the opposite opinion, that RDA funds should be used to enhance the area for the benefit of all of the citizens, not for the benefit of developers who own property adjacent to the proposed Western Corridor. Councilmember Mu~oz suggested that the funding for the Western Corridor come from RDA funds and that costs to construct the roadway be recaptured as adjacent development occurs. Mayor Birdsall questioned whether staff has included options to purchase additional property adjacent to the Northwest Sports Complex site. She suggested that this might be considered as a location of a permanent City Hall. City Manager Dixon responded that this is not reflected in the Capital Improvement Program, but it could be added if that is the desire of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans stated he would like to see a small convention center added to the Capital Improvement Program as a Priority IV. Mr. Dixon stated this could be added in the area shown as Future Years in the Project Summary. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to add a future year category for a Convention Center in the New Projects list in the amount of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000). The motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Dixon pointed out the section of the Executive Summary listing of Projects Deleted and asked for Council comments. Councilmember Parks questioned the reason for deletion of the Nicolas Road to Calle Girosol to Calle Chapos to Walcott Road Paving project. Public Works Director Tim Serlet explained that the Butterfield Stage Road Extension will address the traffic problems on Calle Medusa which had originally prompted placement of this project on the Capital Improvement Program. Councilmember Parks requested that staff research the minutes to determine if the Council had made a prior commitment to this by-pass route. Minutes\2\11\92 -3- 09/10/92 City Council Minutes February 11, 1992 Councilmember Parks also questioned the reason the Solana Way - Ynez to Margarita project is listed as a Priority I, but shows funding in Future Years. He expressed his feeling that this needs to be completed in conjunction with the improvements to Margarita Road and Ynez Road to avoid creating a future bottleneck. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans to place Solana Way-Ynez to Margarita Road in the same priority as the Ynez Corridor development and to fund it in a way that will assure the costs will be reimbursed. The motion was unanimously carried. it was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans that in the event the minutes show a commitment was made by the City Council to construct the Nicolas Road to Calle Girosal to Calla Char)os and Walcott Road loop, the project will not be deleted from the revised CIP document which will be presented at the meeting of September 22, 1992. The motion was unanimously carried. CiTY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Dixon briefly outlined the parameters for Capital improvement Plan cost estimates. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS No report was given. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS No reports were given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn to the next regular meeting to be held September 22, 1992 at 7:00 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. ATTEST: PatRicia h. BIRDSALL, MAYOR JUNE S. GREEK, CITY CLERK Minutes\2\11 \92 -4- O9/10/92