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Home My WebLink About040996 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD APRIL 9, 1996 EXECUTIVE SESSIOLJ A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:45 PM. It was moved by Councilmember Ford, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1. 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, real property located at 28535 Pujol Street (APN 922-054-004) and 28545 Puiol Street (APN 922-054-005), Temecula. The negotiating parties are: Temecula Redevelopment Agency and Elizabeth Otto. Under negotiation will be the price and terms of payment for the real property. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel concerning existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The title of the litigation is: Strachota Insurance Company v. Cit)t of Temecula, et, al. 3. The Council will consider the appointment/employment of a person for the position of City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. The motion was unanimously carried with Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall and Councilmember Stone absent. Mayor Lindemans recessed the closed session 6:37 PM. A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:02 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Karel F.Lindemans presiding. PRESENT 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Roberts, Lindemans ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley, City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and City Clerk June S. Greek. INVOCA@ The invocation was given by Pastor Jeremy Swizek, World Harvest Outreach. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Cub Scout Pack 302. Minutes\040996 -1- 04/24/96 Coty Council Minutes April 9. 1996 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Manager Bradley reported that the City Council reaffirmed the appointment of Peter Thorson as City Attorney and directed staff to prepare a new agreement with the law firm of Richards, Watson and Gershon, to be placed on the City Council Agenda of April 23, 1996. City Attorney Thorson reported that the City Council authorized the defense and indemnification of City employees named in the law suit filed by Strachota Insurance Company. He reported the City employees will be represented by Richard J. Schneider of the law firm Daley & Heft and he would represent the City. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS Don Jenkins, Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 302, spoke regarding the meaning of the "Arrow of Light' award, explaining it is Cub Scoutings highest award. Mayor Lindemans presented the following cub scouts with a certificate of achievement for attaining the 'Arrow of Light' award: Ryan Loucks, Kyle Odell, Jesse Minor, Trevor Moran, Edward Benson, Ryan Hall, Joshua Smith and Doug Bennett. Mayor Lindemans awarded the students chosen to represent the City as Sister City Exchange Students a Special Achievement Award. They are as follows: Students traveling to Nakayama, Japan Students Travelina to Voorbura, Holland Kelly Hagberg Tyler Glen Lilah Mavis Peter Femia Ellen Warkenfine Brooke Bensen Stephanie Slane Katie Lieberg Crystal Joe Eric Ruggles Bekki Hoffman Mayor Lindemans proclaimed Saturday, April 20, 1996 to be "Health Fair Expo '96. Anne Cuss, representing Inland Valley Regional Medical Center, thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and described the many screenings and demonstrations that will be held in conjunction with this event. Alicia Ramirez, representing the Center for Employment Training - Federally Funded Job Training, gave a presentation to the City Council and public regarding the services that the Center provides and invited the City Council and public to visit the Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joseph R. Terrazas, 31160 Lahonton Street, requested an explanation of the bond financing discussed at the previous meeting. City Manager Bradley stated that the initial set of hearings Minutes\040996 -2- 04/24/96 City Councul Minutes Ar)rif 9. 1996 that set both Community Facilities Districts in place were held but details regarding this issue will be heard at a future meeting. CITY COUNCIL REP@ Councilmember Ford stated he attended a joint Temecula/Murrieta Traffic Committee Meeting where recommendations were made regarding freeways and overcrossings, he said he will hold his report until after the April 18, 1996 meeting when construction plans will be discussed. Councilmember Roberts requested staff place a discussion of AB 3382 on the next agenda. He also requested staff and the Council look into participation in the Riverside County Child and Youth Summit to take place in May. Mayor Lindemans expressed concern about the negative press coverage regarding the Border Patrol check point in Temecula. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Roberts stated he would abstain on Item 2, since he did not attend that meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Ford, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to approve consent Calendar Items 1-12 with Councilmember Roberts abstaining on Item No. 2. AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Roberts, Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone 1.Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure 1.1Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2.Api2roval of Minutes 2.1Approve the minutes of March 26, 1996. AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Minutes\040996 -3- 04/24/96 City Council Minutes April 9. 1996 ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts 3.Resolution Approvina List of Demands 3.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96-45 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 4.1Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of February 29, 1996. 5.Release of Bonds for Maraarita Road Widenina Improvements (Located on Margarita Road between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way) 5.1Authorize release of the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds posted in accordance with the Agreement between the City and the Margarita Village Retirement Community, Inc., for the widening of Margarita Road between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way; 5.2Direct the City Clerk to so notify the Contractor and Surety. 6.Solicitation of Construction Bids and Approval of Plans and S12ecifications for the FY95- 96 Concrete Repairs (Proiect No. PW96-06) 6.1Approve the construction Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for Project No. PW96-06, FY95-96 Concrete Repairs. 7.Award a Contract to Remove and Replace A.C. on Winchester Road, Public Works Maintenance - Project No. PW95-96-21 7.1Award a contract to Nelson Paving and Sealing (NPG, Corp.), to remove and replace A.C. for east and west bound traffic on Winchester Road between bridge deck and Enterprise Circle South. Minutes\040996 -4- 04/24/96 C4tv Council Minutes Ar)rol 9. 1996 8.Contract Change Order No. 2 for Citywide A.C. Street Repair, Proiect No. PW95-20 8.1Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 for Citywide A.C. Street Repair, Project No. PW95-20, for additional A.C. overlays in the amount of $1,193.50. 9.Destruction of Records Request 9.1Approve scheduled destruction of certain records as provided under the City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy. 10.Supi2ort of SB 1 590 10.1Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, SUPPORTING INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF A VALIDATING ACT IN RESPONSE TO SANTA CLARA COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHO@ VS. GUARDINO SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 11.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 96-06 11.1Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 96-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA96-0019, ZONING AMENDMENT, AMENDING THE TEXT WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199 TO DELETE THE RETIREMENT ORIENTED HOUSING RESTRICTION, AMEND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PLANNING AREAS NO. 38 AND 40 AND DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD, SOUTH OF LA SERENA WAY AND WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY Minutes\040996 -5- 04/24/96 C*tv Council Minutes Ai)ril 9. 1996 12.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 9 -07 12.1Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 96-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 10.24.080 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION RECESS Mayor Lindemans called a recess at 7:35 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:17 PM following the previously scheduled Community Services District Meeting, Redevelopment Agency Meeting, Old Town Westside Community Facilities District Financing Authority Meeting and the Old Town Westside Improvement Authority Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.Planning A1212lication No. PA96-0027 (Specific Plan No. 199 - Zonina Amendment) - Chardonnay Hills Community Development Director Gary Thornhill presented the staff report. Mayor Lindemans opened the public hearing at 8:20 PM. Joseph D. Taylor, 41005 Montelena Circle, stated he is in favor of increasing the home sizes however he is concerned about community improvements promised by the developer. He expressed concern regarding landscaping and recreational facilities. Brad Bassi, 32233 Chemin Laurent, spoke in favor of staff recommendation, but expressed concern over the following areas: phasing, greenbelts, Butterfield Stage Road and Mission Meadows Road connection and the second recreational facility. He stated he is most concerned about the green belt area, since it is currently full of weeds and silt and could cause future problems. Mayor Lindemans closed the public hearing at 8:30 PM. Councilmember Ford suggested staff facilitate a meeting with the homeowners and developers to address these issues. Minutes\040996 -6- 04/24/96 City Council Minutes Ai)ril S. 1996 It was moved by Councilmember Ford, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to continue the public hearing for one month with direction to staff to facilitate a meeting with the applicants, staff and the homeowners to establish a time line for the various improvements to include the scheduling of phases, greenbelts, Butterfield Stage Road and Mission Meadows Road completions and completion of the second Recreation Facility. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Roberts, Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone 14.Annexation Guidelines for the City of Temecula It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Ford to continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 14, 1996. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford, Roberts, Lindemans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Stone CITY MANAGER REPORTS None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. Minutes\040996 -7- 04/24/96 Cffitv Councwl M*nutes April 9. 1996 ADJOUR MENT It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Ford to adjourn at 8:37 PM. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmembers Birdsall and Stone absent. s, Mayor ATTEST: @n S@reek, City Clerk Minutes\040996 -8- 04/24/96