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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012693 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 26, 1993 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:38 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 2881 6 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor J. Sal Muiioz presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, MuFioz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to recess to an executive session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), (b) and (c) regarding potential litigation and 54957.6(a) regarding labor negotiations. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was reconvened at 7:1 0 PM. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Bill Rench, Calvary Baptist. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the pledge of allegiance by Councilmember Roberts. PUBLIC COMMENTS James Marple, 19210 St. Gallen Way, Murrieta, addressed the City Council regarding unprotected construction sites contributing to the silt in the Creek and the subsequent flooding. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Parks asked that Item No. 4 be removed from the consent calendar for questions. Mayor Mufioz stated that staff recommended Item No. 5 be continued to the meeting of February 9, 1 993. Minutes\1\26\93 -1- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes January 26, 1993 5. Revised Vesting Final Tract Mar) No. 23103 It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3, and 6-8. The motion was unanimously carried. 1 . Standard Ordinance Ador)tion Procedure 1.1Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2.Resolution Ai)provinci List of Demands 2.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3.City Treasurer's Rer)ort as of December 31, 1 992 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's report as of December 31, 1 992. 6.Acceptance of Road Easements and Temr)orary Construction Easements on Ynez Road Between Rancho California Road and Palm Plaza for Road Widening Imr)rovements within CFD 88-12 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACCEPTING OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES INCLUDING PUBLIC UTILITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES PURPOSES AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON YNEZ ROAD BETWEEN RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND PALM PLAZA 7.Resolution Reconfirming Existence of a Local Emergency RECOMMENDATION: Minutes\1\26\93 -2- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes JanuarV 26, 1993 7.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 8.Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 93-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RELATING TO MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION THROUGH REDUCING EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE TRIPS AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED 4.Award of Professional Services Contract to The Elliott Group to Provide Landscape Plan Review Services and Update City Standards as they Relate to Landscar)e Plan Review Councilmember Parks asked that the Council give direction to staff that local businesses be given special consideration, by developing a point system to be used during the rating process. City Manager Dixon stated staff can develop a weighted system based on numerical scoring for professional services and suggested that one or two members of the Council be invited to sit on the screening board when a professional services contract is being considered. He stated staff could have this back before the Council in 30 days. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation, with additional direction to staff to develop a policy to give weighted consideration to local firms during the City's selection procedures for professional services. The motion was unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.Ar)geal No. 28 for Plot Plan No. 245, Amendment No. 1, Adams AdvertisinQ Minutes\1\26\93 -3- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes January 26, 1993 10.Appeal No. 29 for Plot Plan No. 246, Amendment No. 1, Adams Advertising Gary Thornhill presented the staff report on Items 9 and 1 0 concurrently. Mayor MuPioz opened the public hearing for Items 9 and 10 at 7:35 PM. Michelle Adams, Adams Advertising, 19081 Rocky Road, Santa Ana, the applicant asked the City Council to consider appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial based on three major issues: First, this was a permitted use with Riverside County; second, businesses and developers have suffered a hardship by not being able to adequately advertise and third; Adams Advertising has suffered an economic hardship due to the application process time of three years. She also stated that the Planning Commission has recently approved a proposed zone change of this property to Neighborhood Commercial. Bob Adams, Adams Advertising, applicant, 19081 Rocky Road, Santa Ana, addressed the City Council regarding the need for outdoor advertising in the City of Temecula and stated that signs are limited from the junction of Highways 21 5 and 1 5 and 79 South, due to the designation of a scenic corridor, and no additional signs are allowed in that area. Evelyn Harker, 31130-95 S. General Kearny Road, spoke in support of Adams Advertising appeal of the Planning Commission denial and spoke specifically to the need for advertising local community events. Pat Desjardins, 34350 Olive Grove Road, Wildomar, spoke in favor of outdoor advertising being allowed in the City of Temecula. Greg Treadwell, 27300 B. Jefferson, spoke in favor of the appeal by Adams Advertising. Councilmember Stone asked how many signs Adams Advertising currently owns in the City of Temecula and what is the average lease per month. Mr. Adams answered there are eight double-sided signs at approximately $1,000 per month. Councilmember Parks asked if these signs are approved, would the applicant be willing to donate sign space for promotion of City Events. Mr. Adams answered that his company has in the past and would continue to donate space to support local events. Mayor Muiioz closed the public hearing at 8:13 PM. Councilmember Parks asked whether billboards will be allowed anywhere in the City with the current general plan designations. Director of Planning Gary Thornhill answered the General Plan does not specifically address billboards but rather community design aspects. Minutes\l \26\93 -4- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes JanuarV 26, 1993 City Attorney Field explained the City is currently operating under a permanent ordinance which prohibits billboards in the City. Since the Council wanted to look at this issue again, a "sunset clause" was built into the ordinance which causes it to expire this April, at which time the Council will make the decision whether or not to continue prohibition of billboards in the City. Councilmember Parks stated he objects to a total prohibition of billboards and believes this type of advertising is necessary, in a limited amount, to provide businesses the opportunity to advertise as well as promote local events. Councilmember Stone stated he does not feel this appeal has presented a hardship issue and that he objects to billboards due to safety issues and the possibility of increased graffiti activity. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to approve staff recommendation as follows: 9.i Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING APPEAL NO. 28, UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY PLOT PLAN NO. 245, AMENDMENT NO. 1, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) V-TYPE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WINCHESTER ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF WINCHESTER AND NICOLAS ROADS, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 911-150-005 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts, Stone, Mufioz NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Councilmember Stone amended his motion, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts amended the second to include Item No. 1 0 as follows: 10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: Minuteskl\26\93 -5- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes January 26, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 93-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING APPEAL NO. 29, UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSlON'S DECISION TO DENY PLOT PLAN NO. 246, AMENDMENT NO. 1, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) V-TYPE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WINCHESTER ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1 ,:850 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF WINCHESTER AND NICOLAS ROADS, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 911-150-005 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts, Stone, Mu~oz NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECESS Mayor MuAoz declared a recess at 8:31 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 PM following the previously scheduled Community Services and Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Following a request from Councilmember Parks, Mayor Mu~oz reordered the agenda to hear Item No. 18 out of order. 18. Discussion of Boys and Girls Club Grant Reouest City Manager Dixon presented the staff report. Alan Winkelstein, President of Boys and Girls Club, 43055 Corte Calanda, addressed the City Council requesting the City grant a loan in the amount of $350,000 to be repaid in services to the City which would commence one year after the loan is granted. He introduced the Board of Directors and explained the need in this community for this type of service. Margie Gonzalez, 28805 Pujol Street, spoke in favor of the Boys and Girls proposal, asking that a safe place be provided for children of working parents. Ramon Cruz, 30394 Bogart Place, spoke in favor of the Boys and Girls club proposal. Councilmember Stone expressed concern about allocating the entire $350,000amount until architectural drawings are complete and an assessment of communityinvolvement is made. Minutas\l ~26\93 -6- 11/01/95 Citv Council Minutes JanuarY26,1993 Councilmember Parks stated consultants are willing to donate their time if they are assured the project will be completed. He stated that $87,000 of the costs involved are for develol~ment fees. RECESS Mayor Mu~oz called a brief recess at 9:25 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 9:26 PM. Mayor Mu~oz asked that this matter be continued for two weeks to allow for further study of the issue. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts to allocated $20,000 so that solicitation of bids can take place prior to the beginning of the facility. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney stated the City could manage this project riscally with a line item budget, and apply City methods of budgetary controls. Larry Markam, 41750Winchester Road, stated that grading plans have been submitted and consultants have donated their time and are only looking for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. Councilmember Parks suggested allocating $50,000 instead of $20,000to allow those who have donated time and have incurred out-of-pocket expenses to be paid and to allocate sufficient funds to get the project moving. Councilmember Stone amended his motion, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts amended his second to allocate the sum of $20,000 to be disbursed by the City for architectural plans and drawings that will allow the solicitation of bids to take place prior to beginning construction of the facility. Council also directed that staff prepare a draft agreement in the form of a Community Grant Contract, including a requirement for a scope of work and a clearly defined process for budget control of the construction funds. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts, Stone, MuRoz NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None City Manager Dixon stated that a status report will be brought back to the City Council in two weeks, the City Attorney will be instructed to prepare the necessary agreements and the Finance Officer to establish needed accounts. Minutes\l \26\93 -7- ! 1/01/95 City Council Minutes JanuarV 26. 1993 It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts to continue Items 13, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20 to the meeting of February 2, 1993. 13. Anti-Graffiti Removal 15. City Road Projects Status RePort 16. Non-Profit Organization Exemption of Fees for Outdoor Events 17. Amendment to Employment A(~reement with the City Manaqer 19. Official Name of the Parks and Recreation Commission 20. Purchase of Law Books The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. RECESS Mayor Mu~oz declared a recess at 9:54 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 11:05 PM. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. 28613 Pujol Street- Assessment of Nuisance Abatement Costs City Attorney Field presented the staff report. Councilmember Parks asked if the property owner, Mr. Henning, has been contacted. Chief Building Official Tony Elmo stated all attempts to contact Mr. Henning have failed. Mayor Mu~oz opened the public hearing at 10:10 PM. Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Mu~oz closed the public hearing at 10:10 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation as follows: Minutes\l\26\93 -8- 11/O 1/95 City Council Minutes January 26, 1993 11.1 Approve the Notice of Nuisance Abatement Assessment Lien as a special assessment against the real property located at 28613 Pujol Street and the vacant parcel across therefrom. The motion was unanimously carried. 12. Use of Tax Increment Funds for Senior Center Finance Officer Mary Jane Henry presented the staff report. Mayor Mu~oz opened the public hearing at 10:12 PM. Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Mu~oz closed the public hearing at 10:12 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to approve staff recommendation as follows: 1 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA The motion was unanimously carried. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14. Award of Contract for the Construction of Ynez Road Widening from Rancho California Road to Palm Plaza (Project No. 92-05) Director of Public Works Tim Serlet introduced Don Spagnolo, Principal Engineer, to present the staff report. Councilmember Parks stated he would feel more comfortable with a contingency amount which can be approved by the City Manager for this project of 10% of the contract amount instead of 15%. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation with the modification in recommendation 14.2 changing the contingency amount the City Manager is authorized to approve from 15% of the contract amount to 10%. Minutes\l \26\93 -9- 11/O1195 Citv Council Minutes Janua~ 26,1993 14.1 Award a contract for the construction of Ynez road Widening from Rancho California Road to Palm Plaza, Project No. PW 92-05, to Vance Corporation of Rialto, California for $2,612,811.29 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change order not to exceed the contingency amount of 10% of the contract amount. The motion was unanimously carried. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Dixon reported staff and the City Council did an excellent job regarding the emergency situation over the last week and the emergency has not been terminated at this time to enable the City to obtain necessary emergency permits to have the flood channel cleared. He stated the City has been coordinating with the Corps of Engineers, Riverside County Flood District, the EPA, Fish and Game and Fish and Wildlife. Mr. Dixon reported he hopes to have a permit by the end of the week. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney Field announced that URGE will sponsor a presentation by Professor Phil Bedient of Rice University on February 8, 1993 at 7:00 at the Temecula Library. He stated the City Councils of Temecula and Murrieta have been invited, however no business will be conducted. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Parks requested that an ad hoc committee be set up to oversee the Ynez Corridor - CFD 88-12 Project, and asked this be placed on a future agenda. Mayor Mu~oz stated he understands the first meeting regarding the General Plan has been set for February 16, 1993, and asked for Council consensus. Council consensus was given for this date and City Clerk June Greek stated she would arrange a facility larger than City Hall for this meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adjourn at 10:30 PM to the meeting of February 2, 1993, 6:00 PM, Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes\l \26\93 - 1 O- 11/01/95 Citv Council Minutes January 26, 1993 ATTEST: J. S~l MuQoz, Mayo[ Minutes\l\26\93 - 1 I- 11/01195