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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022393 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY 23, 1993 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:05 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor J. Sal Mufioz 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. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor James Field, First Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the pledge of allegiance by Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1375. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Mufioz presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Gabrielle Finley, last year's President of the Woman's Club of Temecula for their recent donation of $8,888.23 to provide electric doors and a billiard table for the new Senior Citizens Center. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney announced The City of Temecula has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and thanked her staff for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS Donna Perry, 29879 Camino Del Sol, representing the Balloon and Wine Festival, requested that the City Council consider purchasing brackets that would be used with the banner program to advertise local events. Joan C. Tussing, 281 65 Front St., requested the Council allocate funds in the amount of $4,550.00to purchase brackets to be permanently installed on light fixtures in the City. She suggested this cost could be recovered by charging a permit fee from those wishing to use these brackets. Councilmember Parks asked that staff research this matter and examine potential revenue. City Manager Dixon suggested the proponents drop off back-up material to Director of Public Works Tim Serlet who was directed to bring this matter back to the Council. Minutes\2\23\93 -I- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes February 23, 1993 Pia Oliver, 2791 1 Front Street, spoke in favor of competition and stated she feels it is unfair to discourage businesses like WalMart from developing within the City because other businesses feel it would hurt their sales. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Roberts requested the removal of Item 4 from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mufioz requested Item 5 be removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Parks to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 6-1 3. The motion was unanimously carried. 1 Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2.Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of February 2, 1 993. 3.Resolution Ar)r)roving List of Demands 3.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 6.Disaster Recovery Resolutions 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: Minutes\2\23\93 -2- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes FebruarV 23, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 93-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950 AS AMENDED (PUBLIC LAW 920, 81 ST CONGRESS, 50 USC APP. 2251-2297 6.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RELATIVE TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEER 'DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS" 6.3 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DISASTER AND CIVIL DEFENSE MASTER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 7.Revised Vesting Tract Mar) No. 23103 7.1 Continue this item off calendar. 8.Release Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Securities in Tract No. 20882-1 8.1Authorize the release of street and water and sewer system Faithful Performance Warranty and Material and Labor Securities in Tract No. 20882-1; 8.2Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. 9.Release Faithful Performance Warranty Bonds in Tract No. 20882-F 9.1Authorize the release of street, sewer system and water system Faithful Performance Warranty Bonds in Tract No. 20882-F; 9.2Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. 10.Substitution of Improvement Bonds in Tract No. 26861 -1 Minutes\2\23\93 -3- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes FebruarV 23, 1993 10.1Accept Substitute Surety Bonds for the improvement of streets and drainage and water systems, survey monuments and for Labor and Materials as substitutes for bonds submitted to City Council on December 10, 1991, for Final Vesting Tract No. 26861 -1; 10.2Direct the City Clerk to release the original bonds. 11. Resolution Reconfirming Local Emergency 1 1.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY 1 2. Structural Fire Protection Tax Transfer Resolution 1 2.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE NOT ASSESS THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 25643 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1 3.Second Reading of Ordinance Makinci Technical and Conforminci Amendments to City Ordinances in Prer)aration of Codification of the Municir)al Code 1 3.1Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 93-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE IN PREPARATION FOR CODIFICATION OF THE SAME 4.Mid-Year Review of FY 1992-93 Budget Minutes\2\23\93 -4- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes FebruarV 23, 1993 Mayor Pro Tem Roberts asked how long crews working to clear out Murrieta Creek will continue on a 7 day work week. Director of Public Works Tim Seriet reported that once the Creek can transmit emergency flows, crews will return to regular hours. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts also asked if $840,000 is an accurate estimate of Disaster Recovery costs. Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney stated that these costs are showing some movement, both up and down, but hopefully the City will regain 75% of the costs. City Manager Dixon reported that progress on clearing the creek from Rancho California Road North, is being funded by the private sector and the City is taking care of work from Rancho California Road south. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation as follows: 4.1Approve the Mid-Year Budget as set forth in Attachment "A"; 4.2Approve the revised Disaster Recovery Budget as proposed in Attachment "B"; 4.3Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CHANGES IN ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS The motion was unanimously carried. 5.Appointment of City Banking Services Provider Mayor MuFioz asked how the rest of the Council would feel about choosing a more local branch, such as North County Bank. Councilmember Stone asked why First Interstate Bank was chosen over Wells Fargo Bank, since Wells Fargo appears to have quoted lower fees. Finance Officer McLarney responded that First Interstate Bank's knowledge of governmental practices and its involvement in professional finance organizations indicate a better level of familiarity with the types of services required by the City. Councilmember Parks stated he feels it would be appropriate to utilize the local banks in the upcoming RDA investment program and go with staff recommendation on this issue. Minutes\2\23\93 -5- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes FebruarV 23, 1993 Larry Jacobsen, representing First Interstate Bank, described the governmental experience of the local branch and their Community service involvement with the City of Temecula. It was moved by Councilmember Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Parks to approve staff recommendation to award the City's banking contract to First Interstate Bank. The motion was unanimously carried. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14.Boys and Girls Club Proiects It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to continue this item to the meeting of March 9, 1 993. The motion was unanimously carried. 1 5.Ordinance Chanciinci Name of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Community Services Commission Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation as follows: 1 5.1Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 93-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 13.01 TO THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION The motion was unanimously carried. 1 6.Ordinance Amending Park and Recreational Facility Operation Policies and Reciulations - No Smoking in City Parks and Recreation Facilities Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. Minutes\2\23\93 -6- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes February 23, 1993 Jeff Nimeshein, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 311 57 Via Gilberto, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance stating that now is the time to create a model system for the community with the safest and healthiest environment possible. Laurie Tully-Payne, Cal State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, representing the Behavioral Health Institute, offered technical assistance in updating smoking ordinances. She stated she can provide information on what other cities have done, as well as help in organizing support. She presented the City Council and Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson with written material on the subject. Councilmember Birdsall stated that she feels it would be fair to designate a smoking area within the park sites to allow everyone the opportunity to utilize the parks. Councilmember Stone stated he feels the Council has a responsibility to the health of the citizens, but feels that an area should be established where smoking is allowed. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated he has a problem with prohibiting smoking in the entire park since it would be difficult to schedule events in the Community Recreation Center where citizens can not step outside to smoke, without completely leaving the park, and an area needs to be established where smoking is allowed. He stated he is in favor of prohibiting smoking in enclosed environments, restrooms, tot lots, etc. Councilmember Parks stated he feels legislating citizen's ability to smoke in unfair. He stated he is in favor of non-smoking in enclosed areas, but has a problem in outdoor areas. Mayor Mufioz suggested referring this matter back to staff to allow them to take Council comments into consideration and come back with a new ordinance incorporating those views. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to refer this matter to staff to review and prepare an amended ordinance addressing the concerns outlined by the Council. The motion was unanimously carried. Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson stated he will prepare a staff report to present to the Council in approximately 60 days. RECESS Mayor Muiioz declared a recess at 8:31 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the previously scheduled Community Services District and Redevelopment Agency meetings at 9:00 PM. Minutes\2\23\93 -7- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes February 23, 1993 17.Discussion of Scheduling Additional General Plan Public Hearin-Qs Director of Planning Gary Thornhill, outlined the following as a proposed City Council General Plan Review Schedule: February 1 6, 1 993 - Circulation March 1 6, 1 993 - Circulation, Housing, Public Safety, Noise, Air Quality, Community Design, Economic Development, O.S./Conservation March 30, 1993 - Growth Management/Public Facilities April 6, 1 993 - Land Use April 20, 1993 - Land Use May 1 1, 1 993 - El R, Mitigation Monitoring May 25, 1993 - Final Adoption Mr. Thornhill stated this item is for Council information only. The Council indicated by consensus, approval of this schedule with the exception of March 30, 1 993 which is already scheduled. 1 8.Business Incentive Policy City Manager David F. Dixon presented an oral report to the City Council and requested direction on moving forward with a small business loan program. He stated a specific criteria on how those funds will be used would be established, with the funds being collateralized. He asked if the Council is interested in establishing a small business loan program and if the Council wants to target $1,000,000.00, from the RDA bond proceeds to be placed in a revolving fund. He stated if Council is interested in this program, it gives him direction to work with the Finance Committee in developing this program and placing it on the agenda the second week of March. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to direct the City Manager to proceed with development of a Business Incentive Loan Program using a $1,000,000allocation from the proceeds of RDA Bond sales and instructed that funding limits, policies for securing the loans and use of local banks be included in the program. Minutes\2\23\93 11/01/95 CitV Council Minutes February 23, 1993 The motion was unanimously carried. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Roberts requested that the staff look into improvement in the turn-around time for graffiti removal. Councilmember Stone requested that the suggested City Banner Program be placed on the next agenda. He further requested that staff look into assuring that there is no noise problem as a result of the proposed use at the corner of Front Street and Santiago in the old Western Lumber building. Councilmember Parks requested that staff look into the pending closure of health department facilities in the City by the County of Riverside. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adjourn at 9:20 PM to a Joint Meeting with Temecula Valley Unified School District on March 6, 1 993, 8:00 AM, Temecula Valley School District Board Room, 31350 Rancho Vist mecula. The motion was unanimously carried. @q4d- / /P/ J. I Muhoz, Major ATTEST: Jun",Areek, City Clerk Minutes\2\23\93 -9- 11/01/95