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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060596 CC Workshop Minutes MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 5, 1996 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:35 PM at Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Karel F. Lindemans presiding. PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Ford, Roberts, Lindemans ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Stone Also present were City Manager Ronald Bradley and City Clerk June S. Greek. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the flag salute by Councilmember Ford. PUBLIC COMMENTS None given. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1Review of the Prol2osed FY 1997-01 Capital Improvement Proaram City Manager Bradley made introductory remarks and outlined the order in which staff will make their presentations. Finance Director Genie Roberts presented an overview of the information in the package. She also presented a review of revenue and costs projections for Fiscal Years 1997- 2001. Public Works Director Joe Kicak presented a report on circulation projects. He described projects completed during FY 1995-96, projects in progress from the 1995-96 5-year CIP and projects scheduled for the upcoming five years. Councilmember Stone arrived at 5:50 PM. Shawn Nelson described infrastructure and other projects, as well as park projects completed, in progress and those planned for up-coming years. Community Development Director Gary Thornhill outlined RDA projects listed in the 5- year CIP. Minutes\060696 -1- 06/26/96 City Councbl Minutes June 5. 1996 Ken Bruckman, 42244 Cosmic Drive, requested that additional consideration of pedestrians safety be given in the CIP budget. He asked that more cross-walks, signals and other safety measures be implemented in future budgeting plans. He also requested that construction of the signal at Rancho California Road and Cosmic Way be expedited. Councilmember Stone asked for an update on the signal at Cosmic Way. Public Works Director Kicak reported the request for bids will be on the June 25, 1996 agenda, with the bid to be awarded at the second meeting in July. He said construction will start in August. He also said a request will be given to the City Council authorizing staff to pre- order necessary poles or controllers to expedite this project. Councilmember Roberts requested that minutes be provided from the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approximately 2 Y2 years ago when discussion regarding crosswalks or stop signs near the CRC occurred. Councilmember Stone stated he is concerned that pedestrians cannot cross Rancho Vista Road in safety and get to the CRC. Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall asked if it is normal procedure that stop signs not be placed on a four-lane road. Public Works Director Kicak confirmed stop signs are not allowed on four-lane roads. Mayor Lindemans requested that another column be added to the spread sheets entitled 'Balance Forward,' between the Actuals To-Date and the Projected Annual Revenue for each yearly cost balance. Mayor Lindemans asked that all projects which are contingent upon the Old Town Entertainment Project be footnoted advising the Council of this fact. RECESS Mayor Lindemans called a recess at 7:10 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 7:27 PM. Robert Lord, 28690 Front Street, Ste 360, addressed the City Council regarding the Old Town Demonstration Block Improvements. He requested that these improvements be extended to include all of Front Street from the gateway sign on the North end to the gateway sign at First Street on the South end of Old Town. City Manager Bradley noted for the record that Councilmember Stone had removed himself from the dias, due to a conflict of interest. Councilmember Roberts discussed the undergrounding of utilities in Old Town. Community Development Director Gary Thornhill stated that there is a lot of debate on this issue due to the cost of this item, both to the City and to private property owners. Minutes\060696 -2- 06/26/96 City Council Minutes June 5. 1996 Councilmember Ford stated that the Old Town Specific Plan called for a feasibility study to be performed in 1994, on the undergrounding of utilities in Old Town. He stated this would give the Council more information upon which to base a decision. Mayor Lindemans stated he would prefer to extend the demonstration block from 6th Street to lst Street instead of undergrounding utilities. City Manager Bradley reported that much of the cost of the Demonstration Block in Old Town is due to design work and funding of an extension would not be as costly as the original price since the design phase would be completed. It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Ford to extend the Old Town Demonstration Block/Streetscape, from the gateway entry monument sign south to First Street. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Stone abstaining. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Ford to direct staff to bring back more information on the cost of extending the Old Town Demonstration Block/Streetscape and to include the Old Town Undergrounding Feasibility Study. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Stone abstaining. Councilmember Stone rejoined the meeting. Councilmember Ford suggested that a Park and Ride facility, to be located at 79 S and La Paz, be included in the CIP. Councilmember Roberts requested the consideration of an electric vehicle charging station at this location. It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to look into the feasibility of moving phase two of the Duck Pond forward to Year 1997-1998. The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Roberts, Stone, Lindemans NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Ford ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Stone seconded by Councilmember Ford to move the Margarita Community Park, Phase Two to 1998-99, with an unspecified funding source. The motion was unanimously carried. Councilmember Stone stated he would like to see Meadowview roads slurry sealed as quickly as possible. He also asked that the Pala Bridge be placed as a priority. Councilmember Ford stated he has been working to move the bridge project forward for years and suggested the City take the project over. Minutes\060696 -3- 06/26/96 City Council Minutes June S. 1996 Councilmember Stone requested a staff report in the next 45 days requesting the County to allow the City to take over management of this project. Councilmember Stone asked that local contractors be given ample opportunity to bid the 1-15/79S Interchange Project. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None given. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Birdsall to adjourn at 8:54 PM to a meeting on June 11, 1996, 7:00 PM, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. mans, Mayor ATTEST: June ek, City Clerk@ Minutes\060696 -4- 06/26/96