HomeMy WebLinkAbout102991 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 29, 1991
An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:33 PM in
the Main Conference Room of City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Mayor Pro Tern Patricia H. Birdsall presiding.
PRESENT 4
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Also present were Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and
City Clerk June S. Greek.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Karel Lindemans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were offered.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Review Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko gave a brief staff report outlining the
changes to the Capital Improvement Program made by staff at Council's direction,
during the previous CIP meeting held on October 12, 1991.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall suggested that the Council discuss the program on a project by
project basis as listed in the Project Summary Listing beginning on page 17 of the
report.
Mayor Parks joined the meeting at 5:40 PM.
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall asked if the priorities listed could be changed at a later date
should circumstances warrant a change. Mr. Ochenduszko advised that the Capital
Improvement Program is a working document and each year the plan will be adjusted
during the budget process.
Councilmember Lindemans asked that the Council indicate a consensus on each project
individually before considering the resolution.
Rancho California Interchange
Winchester Road Interchange
Ynez Road Corridor
Overland Overcrossing
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It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve the first four projects as recommended by staff. The motion was unanimously
carried.
Rancho California Road Improvements
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Margarita Road (Interim)
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Margarita/Moraga Road Improvement
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall said she would like to see the sidewalk in front of the Temecula
Elementary School on Margarita Road completed, past the school property, up to the
apartment project on Margarita Road, to allow for an unbroken walkway to the school.
Butterfield Stage Road Extension
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff
recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Old Town Street Repairs/Rerouting
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Solana Way - Ynez to Margarita Road
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Ynez Road - Rancho California Road to Margarita Road (East Side)
Councilmember Birdsall questioned the reason for placing construction of the segment
between Rancho California Road and Santiago Road in Future Years when the project
is a Priority I.
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It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to change the
funding for the Ynez Road between Rancho California Road and Santiago Road portion
to FY 1991-93. The motion was unanimously carried.
Margarita Road Improvement (East Side) Between Rancho California Road and La Serena
Wa_v
It was moved by Mayor Parks, seconded by Councilmember Moore to approve staff
recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Date Street Overcrossing
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Traffic Signal System (Citywide)
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Western Transportation Corridor Study
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Bike Paths (Citywide) Interim
Councilmember Lindemans suggested that this should be given a Priority I rating.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall stated that since this is being considered as a part of the Parks
and Recreation element of the General Plan the priority should remain as recommended
by staff until the General Plan is completed.
Councilmember Mu~oz questioned if the assigned priority number has any impact on the
development timetable by the Community Services District.
Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson advised that the priority assigned would
not slow the project down.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mu~oz,
Parks
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans
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ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Lindemans stated his "no" vote was because he believes it should be
a Priority I project.
Bike Paths (Citywide) Construction
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Multi-Trail System
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Nicolas Road to Calle Chapos to Calle Girosol to Walcott Road Paving
Councilmember Mu~oz stated he believes this project should be moved up since it
appears to be a possible solution to the traffic problems on Calle Medusa.
Mayor Parks suggested that this project be reassigned to a Priority II.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff
recommendation and change the priority to Priority II. The motion was unanimously
carried.
Ynez Road Northbound Extension to Date Street Study
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Diaz Road Extension
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Redevelol~ment Agency Projects
Auto Mall Marque
Councilmember Moore stated she would like to see the funding for this project reduced
to $100,000. Councilmember Lindemans stated he would like to see the funding
amount increased to $300,000.
Councilmember Mu~oz said he believes this project is contrary to the Council's previous
action regarding billboards. He also asked if this has been checked for compliance with
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the Palomar Lighting District standards. Finally he stated his objections to using City
funds for the benefit of the car dealers.
Councilmember Moore explained that her objections are to the size and style of the
proposed marque. She stated she could agree with a tasteful monument sign for the
auto center.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall advised the Council that she has spoken with other cities who
have a similar project and that the City of Norco reports the Auto Center sign in that
City has proven to be very successful.
Mayor Parks agreed that this will attract business to the community and also pointed
out that the marque can be used for community service messages.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Parks
NOES:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore, Mu~oz
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Sixth Street Parking - Old Town
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
First Street Parking - Old Town
Councilmember Moore stated she is opposed to this project because she feels two
parking lots are not needed in Old Town and she objects to buying the land and not
developing it because that removes it from the tax rolls.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was carried with Councilmember Moore in
opposition.
Margarita Canyon Natural Parksite. Commercial Proi~erty and School Bus Facility
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
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Old Town Specific Plan
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Sam Hicks Monument Park Addition (L-shaped property)
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemarts, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Sam Hicks Monument Park Addition (Senior Center)
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Main Street Bridge Replacement
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Senior Housing
Councilmember Lindemans expressed concern that the project description is too specific
to allow for flexibility in design of a senior housing project.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko advised that staff will rework the project
description to eliminate specific references to number of units and acreage.
Main Street Program
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Old Town Building Facades
Old Town Streetscapes
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemarts to
approve staff recommendations for both projects. The motion was unanimously carried.
Santiago/I-15 Interchange Modification Study
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
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Museum and Visitors' Center
Councilmember Lindemans questioned whether the settlement of the RDA lawsuit
required that the City provide a museum. City Attorney Scott Field stated that this was
not a provision of the stipulated judgement.
Mayor Parks stated he could support this project if the priority were reassigned to
Priority III and the fund allocation reduced to $300,000.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
change the priority of this project to Priority III and reduce the allocation of funds to
$300,000. The motion was unanimously carried.
Town Hall
Councilmember Lindemans outlined the reasons he feels this project should be included
in the CIP Program.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to remove
this project from the program. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Moore, Mu~oz, Parks
NOES:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Fire Station Acquisition to Replace Station 17
Councilmember Lindemans questioned the reason this project is included in the RDA
projects.
Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko advised that this resulted from a plan to relocate
Station 12 through a land trade with the State and add the present site to the Sam
Hicks Monument Park in the Redevelopment Area. He recommended that part of the
source of funding could be designated from Development Impact Fees.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Parks to approve staff
recommendation with the addition of Development Impact Fees to the source of funds.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Shopping Center/Mall
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
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Community Services District Projects
Community Pool
Community Recreation Center
Parksite in Vicinity of Margarita and Moraga Roads
Riverton Park Development
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendations for the Community Pool, Community Recreation Center,
Parksite in Vicinity of Margarita and Moraga Roads and Riverton Park Development. The
motion was unanimously carried.
Sports Park Improvements
Mayor Parks questioned the specific projects to be included in the overall project.
Community Services Director Shawn Nelson advised that picnic areas, walking paths,
restrooms, parking lots at the Community Recreation Center and at the North fields and
grassy open space areas are all included.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Pala Road Parksite
Councilmember Mu~oz stated that he would like to see this project moved up due to the
lack of facilities in that area of the City.
Mayor Parks commented that the timing in FY 1991-92 and 1992-93 reflects the earliest
completion that can be expected for this site.
Assistant City Manager Ochenduszko stated that the funding is available for those fiscal
years so delays should not be encountered as a result of funding.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Olympic Swim Complex
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall to approve
staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
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Recreation Center - Rainbow Canyon
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Skateboard Facility
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall recommended that this item be removed from the plan based on
the experience of other municipalities who have had similar facilities. She stated that
the League of California Cities is formulating a recommendation regarding skateboard
facilities.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve staff recommendation and move the project to FY 1992-93. The motion was
carried with Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall in opposition.
Sports Park Parking (Upper Field)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
Tennis Courts - City Parks
Property South of Sports Park
Silverwood Park Development
Temecula Valley High School Tennis Court Lights
Temecula Middle School Tennis Court Lights
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall suggested that staff look into joint use agreements with some
of the homeowners associations who have private tennis courts.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve
staff recommendations on the Tennis Courts - City Parks, the Property South of Sports
Park, Silverwood Park Development, Temecula Valley High School Tennis Court Lights
and the Temecula Middle School Tennis Court Lights. The motion was unanimously
carried.
Other Projects
City Corporate Facilities
Mayor Parks stated he would like to see this project delayed one year.
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall said she favors the recommended timetable which allows
flexibility to acquire land should that become a possibility.
Councilmember Mu~oz also stated he prefers to leave the various options open.
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It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to
approve staff recommendation, changing the priority to Priority II and delaying the
timetable by one year. The motion was unanimously carried.
Murrieta Creek Improvements
Showgrounds/Fairgrounds
Lake/Dam at Murietta Creek
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to
approve staff recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall to adopt
a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5
COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz,
Parks
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No report given.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
No report given
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Mu~oz requested a report on the status of the Sphere of Influence and also
asked staff to investigate how far up the Western Ridgeline the sphere extends.
Councilmember Mu~oz also stated that he intends to attend the November 5, 1991 meeting of
the Board of Supervisors and request that the Temecula City Council be given the opportunity
to comment on the development proposals for the ridgeline.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Lindemans to adjourn at
7:50 PM to a meeting to be held at 7:00 PM on November 12, 1991, Temporary Temecula
Community Center 27475 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was
unanimously carried.
Ronald J. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
[SEAL]
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