Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout080591 CC/Murrieta Jnt. Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA HELD AUGUST 5, 1991 A joint workshop of the Temecula City Council and the City Council of the City of Murrieta was called to order at 6:35 PM in the Main Conference Room of the Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Ronald J. Parks presiding. PRESENT 5 TEMECULA Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PRESENT 4 MURRIETA COUNCILMEMBERS: Haas, Perry, Weishaupl, Allen ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Smith Also present were City Managers David F. Dixon and Jack Smith, City Attorneys Scott F. Field and Nell Singer, and City Clerks June S. Greek and Alice Hare. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Jerry Allen. PUBLIC COMMENTS None offered. DISCUSSION ITEMS Spheres of Influence Temecula City Manager David Dixon presented a staff report outlining the areas proposed by the City of Temecula to LAFCO to form Temecula's Sphere of Influence. Murrieta City Manager Jack Smith stated that the City of Murrieta is primarily planning to move in a northerly direction with its sphere and that the Council would like to use Winchester Road as the south easterly boundary. He suggested that having Temecula use Winchester Road as a northern boundary was a good solution. Minutes/080591 - 1 - City Council Minutes Auoust 5. 1991 Councilmember Lindemans stated that using Winchester Road as the boundary between both city's spheres of influence had been discussed at a previous meeting, and at that time it was agreed that the property owners would be allowed to request adjustments to that boundary both to the north and south of Winchester Road. Councilmember Mu~oz noted that the cities have "agreed to disagree" on this point and that LAFCO would ultimately hear both viewpoints and make a determination. Mayor Parks outlined the reasons that the City of Temecula feels that the area surrounding Winchester Road will be served by the City of Temecula particularly in light of the boundaries of Assessment District No. 161. Mayor Allen stated that using Winchester Road/State Route 79 as the boundary makes the most sense because the areas to the north form a natural drainage area and need to be developed with that in mind rather than piecemeal by two different jurisdictions. Traffic Circulation/Date Street Overcrossing City Manager Jack Smith presented a staff report. He advised that the City of Murrieta is currently working on a traffic model and suggested the City of Temecula might also utilize this type of model for common arterials. He also stated that Murrieta is working on a road and bridge district as a major priority to insure that necessary bridge construction is accomplished thereby avoiding circulation problems in the future. City Manager Dixon suggested that the two communities jointly address the north/south linking streets. In response to a question from Councilmember Lindemans, City Manager Smith advised that Murrieta will probably not be adopting the Southwest Area Plan (SWAP) in total, because they also have concerns with elements of that plan. Councilmember Haas stated that the Date Street overcrossing, in his opinion, should be a freeway interchange. Councilmember Peery expressed concurrence with this view. Mayor Parks stated that since Caltrans has indicated that Date Street is too close to the junction of the 1-215 and 1-15 freeways to place a full interchange, perhaps other alternatives to correcting the traffic circulation in that area should be look at. Councilmember Weishaupl express the belief that the City Councils of the Cities of Temecula and Murrieta need to present a united front and take the request for an interchange at this location to the Federal government if necessary. Mayor Allen suggested that the two cities should also enlist the cooperation of the County by entering into a joint powers agreement to work toward a solution. Minutes/080591 -2- Citv Council Minutes Auaust 5. 1991 C. Max Gillis, Transportation Consultant for the City of Temecula reported that the entire valley has a transportation and circulation problem. He advised that if a circulation plan is developed, that addresses the regional aspect, the state and federal governments will look more favorably at additional freeway off and on ramps. Dan Gerstra, (no address given) stated he favors a Date Street overpass and an interchange at Elm Street to hook up with Jackson Street in Murrieta. Councilmember Lindemans asked that staff be directed to work with the City of Murrieta staff and to meet with available experts to seek common solutions. Economic Development City Manager Dixon presented a staff report and suggested that the subject of Economic Development is a regional matter and the efforts made by both cities will mutually benefit each community. He recommended that a strong cooperative effort be made to encourage new industrial and commercial development and the employment opportunities they represent. City Manager Smith stated that while jobs are very important, the City of Murrieta has some concerns with the management of the Temecula Economic Development Corporation (EDC). He also expressed the opinion that it is not logical to assume the two cities will share information that has implications for increased sales tax revenues with one another. Mayor Parks said he hoped the City of Murrieta looks favorably upon joining the Temecula EDC because both municipalities should be aware of the industrial development being courted by the EDC. Councilmember Mudoz stated he believes both cities need to contribute to this effort equally in the areas of expenditure of effort and financial resources. French Valley Airport Councilmember Peery expressed the belief that French Valley Airport is a prime target for becoming a regional commuter airport. Mayor Parks suggested the City of Murrieta become involved with the airport land use commission to increase awareness of the activities of the airport and the possible impacts on the residents of both communities. 6. Flood Control- Murrieta Creek Minutes/O80591 -3- City Council Minutes Auoust 5. 1991 Mayor Parks gave a brief report of the activities of the Murrieta Creek Flood Control Committee. He advised that the ongoing study is being set aside for 90 days to address mitigation factors. He said both cities will be impacted financially when the State issues the 401 and 404 permits. Councilmember Haas stated that he would like to see a bike trail along the creek from Wildomar through Temecula. He said this would remove the dangerous conditions created by bike traffic on both Washington and Jefferson in Murrieta. o Joint Use Agreements Mayor Parks opened discussion by suggesting that the cities need to be jointly look for some space to be used for larger annual events like the Great Temecula Tractor Race, the Balloon and Wine Festival, Juan Murrieta Days, etc. Councilmember Haas said the Thompson Field Airport will be eliminated when the Nutmeg Street bridge is built. He suggested this area might be an ideal site. Councilmember Peery said he would like to see a common boundary park to help address the problem created by the County's ignoring both cities in the area of park development. Councilmember Mu~oz also suggested joint efforts to accomplish a bus system to serve both communities. Councilmember Haas said he has felt a small steam train which would run between the two "Old Towns" might be an excellent joint venture. Councilmember Peery stated he feels the two cities should join together to work out ways to utilize the 20 foot easements along Winchester Road. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None presented CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None presented CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Jerry Allen suggested continuing the joint meetings on a regular basis. Minutes/080591 -4- City Council Minutes Auoust 5. 1991 After a brief discussion both City Councils, by consensus, agreed to schedule joint meetings in the months of February and August. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Parks declared the meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM to a meeting to be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, at the Temecula Temporary Community Center, 27475 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: J~~reek, Cit~y' Cler~'~ [SEAL] Ronald J. Parks, Mayor Minutes/O80591 -5-