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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030993 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 9,1993 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:45 PM in the Temecula Community Center, 2881 6 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor J. Sal Muiioz presiding. PRESENT 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks, Roberts, Mufioz ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone 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 Section 54956.9 at 6:47 PM. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall and Councilmember Stone absent. Councilmember Stone joined the Executive Session at 6:55 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 PM with all members present except Councilmember Birdsall. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor David French, Temecula United Methodist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the pledge of allegiance by Councilmember Parks. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Mufioz presented Carol Walsh, Chairperson of the American Cancer Society a Proclamation, proclaiming the month of March as "Daffodil Days Month". Carol Walsh thanked the Mayor and City Council for supporting the local branch of the American Cancer Society, and announced daffodils will be on sale at Stoffels Florist the last week in March. PUBLIC FORUM Minutes\3\09\93 -1- 11101/95 City Council Minutes March 9, 1993 Bill Harker, 31 1 30-85 S. General Kearny Road, suggested that the City use the flooded Park North West for Jet Ski Racing and a model speed boat course. John Noriega, 326 Ave Descanso, Oceanside, representing So Cal Cinemas, spoke in favor of the City taking the necessary steps to bring WalMart to Temecula. John Dedovesch, 39450 Longridge Drive, stated he conducted an unofficial survey of 167 people on the WalMart issue. He reported that these people were asked if they would leave Temecula and travel to a surrounding area, such as Murrieta, Fallbrook and Lake Elsinore, to shop at Walmart. He reported, 1 65 said they would travel to a surrounding area to shop at the Walmart. Only two stated they would not leave Temecula. Mr. Dedovesch also reported he asked 33 people if they would be in favor of the City offering some type of tax reimbursement to Walmart. Four people were against and 29 said they were in favor within reason. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6, with Item 5 being continued to the meeting of March 23, 1993 and Item No. 6 being amended to read "adopt an ordinance". The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall absent. 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 2.1Approve the minutes of February 9, 1 993; 2.2Approve the minutes of February 1 6, 1993; 2.3Approve the minutes of February 23, 1993; 3.Resolution Approving List of Demands 3.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 93-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4.City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 1 993 Minutes\3\09\93 -2- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes March 9, 1993 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's report as of January 31, 1 993. 5.Addendum to Emergency Funding Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 5.1 Continue to the meeting of March 23, 1993. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 6.Second Reading of Ordinance Changing Name of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Community Services Commission 6.1Adopt 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.Urgency Ordinance Extending a Moratorium on Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Etc. Senior Planner John Meyer, presented the staff report. Councilmember Parks asked why the hardship clause has been removed. City Attorney Field explained that the Conditional Use Permit process provides for those who feel a hardship exists and the clause was simply a duplication of effort. Mayor Mufioz opened the public hearing at 7:36 PM. Hearing no requests to speak on this item, Mayor Mufioz closed the public hearing at 7:36 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve staff recommendation as follows: 7.1Issue a report describing the steps taken to address the condition that resulted in the adoption of the Moratorium; 7.2Provide confirmation of the types of uses that should be included in the permanent ordinance requiring a conditional use permit; 7.3Adopt an ordinance entitled: Minutes\3\09\93 -3- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes March 9. 1993 ORDINANCE NO. 93-07 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NIGHTCLUBS,TEEN CLUBS, DANCE HALLS, BARSAND COCKTAIL LOUNGES, BILLIARDHALLS,MASSAGEPARLORS,ORVIDEO GAMEARCADESWITHOUT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COUNCIL BUSINESS 8.Consideration of City Banner Program Tim Seriet, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. Councilmember Stone suggested this be opened up to competitive bids and allow businesses to advertise on the banners at a cost, to offset the costs for non-profit organizations. Councilmember Parks objected to individual business using these banners for advertising, stating he feels it would create clutter in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated he is in favor of general advertising, such as "Shop Temecula First", but is not in favor of individual businesses being allowed to advertise in this manner. City Attorney Field voiced concerns for individuals using banners because control can be lost and a situation called "public forum" can be created. He explained typically these types of banners are used for seasonal events, or City sponsored events, but to be involved in an actual marketing program, just like another advertising company, may cause problems. Councilmember Parks suggested that staff be instructed to further research where these banners would be located, what kinds of events would be promoted and the fees associated. He also suggested that local organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, Balloon and Wine Festival, Tractor Race, etc, be contacted to see if they are interested is participating in this program. Mayor Muiioz suggested that the City look at using these banners for seasonal holiday decorations. City Manager Dixon stated that from past experience, banner programs have been used to promote special events, with a change every 3 to 4 months. He stated he feels the Council needs further information and also voiced safety concerns about volunteer Minutes\3\09\93 -4- 11/01195 CitV Council Minutes March 9, 1993 agencies putting up signs or taking them down and suggested the City hire a contractor to do this, passing those costs along to the organization. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to refer this item to staff for additional study and review and directed that it be placed on the agenda for action in 30 days. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall absent. 9.Membershir) in Southern California Association of Governments Finance Officer Mary Jane McLarney, presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Parks to approve membership with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and to appoint Mayor Muiioz as the City's Delegate and Councilmember Parks as alternate. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall absent. 10.Motocross Lease for Northwest Sr)orts Facility Located at Cherry and Diaz City Manager Dixon clarified Paragraph 1 6 of the letter to Temecula Motorsports Park, be revised as follows: (1 6)As a condition of the lease, prior to conducting any event, Shoemaker shall obtain such land use and environmental approvals as may be required by the Planning Director. City Attorney Field presented the staff report. RECESS Mayor Mui)oz declared a brief recess at 8: 1 6 PM to change the tape. The meeting was reconvened at 8:1 7 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts asked what the fee for parking would be. Don Shoemaker, Shoemaker Productions, answered the cost for off site parking will be $1.00 or $2.00 dollars. CouncilmemberParks asked if Mr. Shoemakeragreed withthe amended Condition #1 6. Mr. Shoemaker stated he is in agreement with the amendment. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts asked if security and traffic concerns have been discussed with the police department. Mr. Shoemaker stated this has been addressed. It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Stone to authorize the Mayor to approve staff recommendation with the City Attorney's recommended change in paragraph 1 6 of the letter outlining contract terms as follows: Minutes\3\09\93 -5- 11/01/95 CitV Council Minutes March 9, 1993 10.1Authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease agreement with Shoemaker Productions for a Motorsports Park located at Northwest Sports Facility. The lease shall be in substantially the form of the letter of March 2, 1 993, (attached), and shall be subject to final approval as to form by the City Manager and City Attorney. 1 6)As a condition of the lease, prior to conducting any event, Shoemaker shall obtain such land use and environmental approvals as may be required by the Planning Director. The motionwas unanimously carried with Councilmember Birdsall absent. 1 1.Boys and Girls Club Proiect It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to continue this item to the meeting of March 23, 1 993. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall absent. RECESS Mayor Muiioz declared a recess at 8:22 PM. The meeting was reconvened following the previously scheduled Community Services District and Redevelopment Agency meetings at 8:36 PM. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Dixon announced that the City is beginning the budget process and a meeting should be set aside in March or April to discuss the Council's goals and objectives for FY 1 993-94, so that the budgeting process can be coordinated with the goals and desires of the Council. Mr. Dixon voiced his concerns about budget proposals of the State Government and the negative impact it will have on Cities. He explained the possibility for loss of property tax revenues could be in the 23%-30% range and structural fire tax could be cut by one third. In view of these concerns, he stressed the need to be fiscally sound and innovative in providing the needed levels of service at a lower cost. City Manager Dixon announced that every Thursday between the hours of 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, an "Office of New Ideas" would be set up to allow employees and citizens to present and discuss their ideas on how better to serve the community. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Minutes\3\09\93 -6- 11/01/95 City Council Minutes March 9. 1993 None given. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Stone agreed that the City needs to be fiscally frugal and suggested that the City employ a lobbyist to voice the concerns of the City. Councilmember Parks stated that the City does belong to organizations that have lobbyists, such as the League of California Cities and California Contract Cities. Mayor Muiioz informed the Council of two conferences he recently attended, one on "Livable Communities" which focused on transit oriented developments, and a BioCycle Conference which discussed the need to develop a market for recyclable materials. He suggested that the City's purchasing policies implement use of these recyclables. City Manager Dixon asked that Mayor Muhoz provide Purchasing with the materials he received from the conference so that these products can be utilized. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to adjourn at 8:52 PM. The motion was unanimously carried, with Councilmember Birdsall absent. J.@l Mufioz, M@or ATTEST: J6ne Greek, City Clerk Minutes\3\09\93 -7- 11/01/95