HomeMy WebLinkAbout112691 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
HELD NOVEMBER 26, 1991
A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:35 PM in the Main
Conference Room, Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor
Ronald J. Parks presiding.
PRESENT 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mufioz, Parks
Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko,
City Attorney Scott F. Field and City Clerk June S. Greek.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall declared a recess at 5:36 PM to an executive session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and (c) regarding Potential Litigation.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:02 PM in regular session by Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall.
PRESENT 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, Assistant City Manager Mark Ochenduszko,
City Attorney Scott F. Field and Recording Secretary Susan W. Jones.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Bolt, Peoples Church of the Valley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Moore.
PRESENTATIONS/
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall proclaimed November 24th - December 1st as "1991 California Family
Week".
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall proclaimed the month of November, 1991 "National Hospice Month".
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PUBLIC COMMFNTS
Margaret Benzango, 41498 Avenida Barca, presented the City Council with information
regarding the "Friday Night Live" program. She explained this program is designed to prevent
alcohol and drug use among teenagers.
Cynthia Bonner, 30955 Corte Arroyo Vista, addressed the Council in opposition to the street
closure on Avenida de la Reina. She stated that by blocking this street, the problem has been
diverted to other areas of the neighborhood, and asked that the Council seek other alternatives.
Jennifer Wilson, 41513 Avenida De La Reina, a 16-year old high school student, spoke in
opposition to the street closure.
Margaret Fultz, 31408 Corte San Leandro, spoke in opposition to the closure of Avenida De La
Reina, stating that blocking an access in and out of the neighborhood creates a safety problem.
Frank Dichiera, 31005 Calle Aragon, addressed the Council in favor of the closure of Avertida
de la Reina.
Mikken de Sanchez, 31418 Corte Sonora, addressed the Council in opposition to the closure
of Avenida de la Reina.
Todd LiPetri, 41663 Avertida de la Reina, spoke in favor of making the closure at Avenida de
la Reina a permanent solution.
Laura Haskell, 31271 Corte Alhambra, addressed the Council in opposition to the closure of
Avenida de la Reina.
Marty Rauscher, 31257 Corte Alhambra, spoke in opposition to the closure of Avertida de la
Reina and stated that if this street is not re-opened prior to Christmas Vacation, this matter
would be pursued through legal means.
David Servetter, 31365 Paseo Goleta, representing SAS (Street Access Solutions), addressed
the Council in opposition to the street closure on Avenida de la Reina, requesting that this
street be re-opened prior to Christmas Vacation. He stated other solutions should be
researched that would better serve the entire neighborhood, such as, speed bumps, 25 mph
speed limit, "Children at Play" signs and road closure signs between the hours of 6:00 am and
4:00 pro.
Melinda Rauscher, 31257 Corte Alhambra, SAS Representative, spoke in opposition to the
street closure at Avenida de la Reina.
Ron Roberts, 31257 Corte Alhambra, SAS, addressed the Council in opposition to the street
closure at Avenida de la Reina.
Lisa Vitucci, 31130 Corte Arroyo Vista, addressed the Council in favor of the closure of
Avertida de la Reina.
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Mary Ann Gordon, 31290 Corte Alhambra, SAS, spoke in opposition to the street closure at
Avenida de la Reina.
Anthony Bergeron, 31300 Corte Alhambra, SAS, spoke in opposition to the street closure at
Avenida de la Reina.
Elmer Juliano, 31220 Corte Alhambra, SAS, addressed the Council in opposition to the closure
of Avertida de la Reina.
John Dedovesh, 39450 Long Ridge Drive, suggested a solution to this problem may be found
in suspending all parking permits for students who receive speeding violations.
Heidi Ponecca, 31260 Corte Alhambra, SAS, addressed the Council in opposition to the street
closure at Avertida de la Reina.
Rita Hernandez, 31149 Corte Alhambra, addressed the Council in favor of the closure of
Avenida de la Reina.
Kathy Fuentes, 30980 Corte Arroyo Vista, asked that the City Council serve the majority of the
people and find a solution that would benefit the entire neighborhood. She spoke in opposition
to the street closure at Avenida de la Reina.
Jerry Ohliviler, 31280 Corte Alhambra, spoke in opposition to the closure at Avertida de la
Reina.
Jean Masek, 31368 Corte Sonora, spoke in opposition to the closure at Avertida de la Reina.
She also asked if the high school tennis courts are available for public use, and if not are public
tennis courts going to be made available.
Aisha, Albia and Ahjile Miller, P.O. Box 1377, Lake Elsinore, addressed the City Council asking
that the City protect the environment, specifically the animals and trees. Ms. Miller asked that
no further building or pouring of concrete be allowed in the City of Temecula.
RFCESS
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall called a recess at 8:00 PM to accommodate the previously scheduled
Community Services Meeting. The meeting was reconvened following the Community Services
District Meeting at 8:11 PM.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Linderoans to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1-10.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemarts, Moore, Mu~oz
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions
included in the agenda.
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2.1
Resolution Approving List of Demands
3.1
Approve the minutes of November 12, 1991 as mailed.
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
City Treasurer's Report for Period Ending October 31. 1991
4.1 Receive and file report.
Combining Balance Sheet and Statement of Expenditures and Revenues and Changes
in Fund Balance for Period Ending September 30. 1991
5.1 Receive and file report.
5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING
FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992 BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT "A"
Renewal of City Liability Insurance
6.1 Approve renewal of contract with Insurance Company of the West to
provide General Liability, Excess Liability and Public Officials Errors and
Omission coverage.
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10.
Final Parcel Map No. 26852
7.1
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Approve Final Parcel Map No. 26852 subject to the Conditions of
Approval contained in the staff report.
Memorandum of Understanding with Bedford Properties - Regarding Series II Bonds for
CFD 88-1 ?
8.1
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with Bedford Properties concerning the sale of bonds in
excess of $19,000,000.
Adoption of Standard Drawings for Public Works Construction
9.1
Read by title only and introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 91-43
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
REPEALING PORTIONS OF THE NON-CODIFIED RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE
AND ADOPTING STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
Ordinance Approving 7one Change No. 5470
10.1 Read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 91-42
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY IN THE CHANGE OF
ZONE APPLICATION NO. 5740 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-A-20 TO I-P AND
R-5 ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF RIDGEPARK
DRIVE, SOUTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NOS. 940-310-020 AND 021
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Plot Plan No. 239 - Applicant Rancho California Water District Headquarters
Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, introduced the staff report.
Councilmember Mu~oz asked if landscaping on this site would include drought tolerant
plants.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall opened the public hearing at 8:52 PM.
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Bob Lemons, Rancho California Water District, said that drought tolerant landscaping
would be used. He stated the applicant concurs with the conditions of approval, but
explained that the Water District does have some statutory exemptions and will be
working with staff during the permit process.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall closed the public hearing at 8:58 PM.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve
staff recommendations as follows:
11.1
Adopt a Negative Declaration for Plot Plan No. 239
11.2
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. 239 TO CONSTRUCT RANCHO CALIFORNIA
WATER DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AS FOLLOWS: 40,000 SQUARE
FOOT TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING; 13,000 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE STORY
WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE; 20,000 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE STORY
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING; RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER
DISTRICT SERVICE VEHICLE STORAGE YARD AND EMPLOYEENISlTOR
PARKING AREAS ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 11.5 +\- ACRES LOCATED
BETWEEN AVENIDA DE VENTAS AND WINCHESTER ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
3/4 MILES WEST OF DIAZ ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.
909-120-024 (PARENT NO.)
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, MuQoz
NOES:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, requested that Items No. 12 and 13 be discussed
concurrently.
12. Parcel Map No. ?4085 - Applicant Rancho California City Center Association No. 1
13. Parcel Map 24086 - Applicant Rancho California City Center Association No. 1
Director of Planning Gary Thornhill introduced the staff report.
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, recommended the following modifications to the
conditions of approval:
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Parcel Map No. :24085, Condition No. 54 should read, "or as approved by the City
Engineer".
Condition Nos. 82 and 83 should read, "prior to issuance of building permit".
Parcel Map No. ?4086, Condition No. 55 should read, "or as approved by the City
Engineer".
Conditions No. 84 and 85 should read, "prior to issuance of building permit".
Councilmember Mu~oz asked for an explanation of the concerns of the City of Murrieta,
stating that we should be sensitive to the concerns of surrounding neighbors.
Gary Thornhill explained this was a transfer case from the County, and Murrieta's
concerns were relative to circulation.
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, stated that a continuance was requested until the
City of Murrieta developed a circulation plan, and it was determined that this would be
an unreasonable delay.
City Manager Dixon stated he discussed the problem with the City Manager of Murrieta,
Jack Smith, and as soon as Murrieta hires a Traffic Engineer, the two cities will meet
and discuss mutual concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall called a brief recess to change the tape at 9:09 PM. The
meeting was reconvened at 9:10 PM.
Councilmember Lindemans expressed concerns regarding these projects, stating that too
much industrial property is available at this time and without the Overland Overpass,
access to this property would be inadequate. He requested this matter be tabled until
the City's Master Plan is completed.
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall opened the public hearing at 9:15 PM for Item 12 and 13.
Dean Allen, Johnson + Johnson, stated the applicant concurs with the conditions of
approval. He stated that to provide the for industry to move to this community, space
must be available. He stated financing will come from Assessment District 155 and the
Council will be approached with a proposal for an additional assessment district. He
stated this project would contribute to the Overland Overcrossing at the time building
permits are issued.
Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 9:20 PM.
It was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to approve
staff recommendations on Items No. 12 and 13.
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Councilmember Lindemans asked what would be involved in post-porting this item until
after the master plan is developed in four months. Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning,
stated complications may exist regarding application of completeness and requested that
if it is the desire of Council, this matter be continued for two weeks to research the
impacts and liabilities which might be a result of tabling these projects.
Councilmember Moore withdrew her motion, Councilmember Mu~oz withdrew his
second, with the understanding this item would be continued for two weeks.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember MuRoz to
reopen the public hearing on Items No. 12 and 13 at 9:34 PM.
Dean Allen, representing the applicant, stated he would be in favor of continuing these
items for two weeks.
It was moved by Councilmember Mu~oz, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
continue Items 12 and 13 to the meeting of December 10, 1991.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Moore, Mu~oz
NOES: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
14. Tentative Tract Map No. 25892 - Applicant David Pearson
Gary Thornhill, Director of Planning, introduced the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall opened the public hearing at 9:45 PM.
N.J. Paine, 30222 Conte Contera, addressed the Council in support of applicant David
Pearson, and requested that Tentative Tract Map No. 25892 be approved.
David Asmus, 40521 Calle Cancion, spoke in support of the project, stating it will
provide much needed 1/2 acre lots in the City.
Richard Masyczek, 25262 Madrone, Murrieta, representing the applicant, stated this
project is consistent with existing zoning, SWAP, and all City codes and standards.
David Pearson, 41593 Winchester Road, applicant, stated this project has been in
process for 3 1/2 years and is consistent with existing zoning of R-R. He stated many
studies have been performed for this project, archeology, biology, traffic, etc. He stated
1/2 acre lots are a needed commodity in this community.
Mayor Pro Tern closed the Public hearing at 9:57 PM.
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Councilmember Mu~oz stated he feels the Planning Commission has received more input
on this project and feels the City should support their decision of denial. He stated he
is concerned about increasing density within the City.
Councilmember Moore said this is not a zone change since the property is already R-R
(Rural Residential). She stated the concerns of the Planning Commission dealt with
interior traffic circulation as well as flood control. She added her concerns have been
addressed after discussing this matter with staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Birdsall stated she feels 1/2 acre parcels are a recognized larger unit and
would support approving this project.
Councilmember Lindemans stated that since their are no objections to this project, he
does not a problem with approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 25892 and adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25892 TO SUBDIVIDE A 20 ACRE
PARCEL INTO 34 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON PAUBA
ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 9045-090-004 AND 005
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3
COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore
NOES: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to extend the
meeting until 10:30 PM. The motion was unanimously carried with Mayor Parks absent.
Mayor Pro Tern Birdsall called a brief recess at 10:09 PM to change the tape. The meeting was
reconvened at 10:10 PM.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
15.
Pulte Homes vs City of Temecula (a challenge to the City's Sphere of Influence
northeast of present City boundary)
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to
remove this item from the agenda.
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The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: I
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COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mu~oz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Parks
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Dixon reported the School Board would like to have a joint meeting with the City
Council, and requested the Council check their calendar for available dates.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Field requested the Council adjourn to an executive session on December 10,
1991 at 5:30 PM, City Hall.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Lindemans reported that he and Councilmember Mu~oz are working with staff
on the assessments for citizens in the Martinique, Portafino and Rouripaugh Tracts. He also
requested that citizens living in those tracts send him a copy of their tax bills.
He further reported that Councilmember Birdsall and he are working on a committee for
promotional media and will bring a report to the Council on December 17, 1991.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at
10:21 PM to an Executive Session on December 10, 1991 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, regular
meeting to begin at 7:00 PM at the Temporary Temecula Community Center. The motion was
unanimously carried with Mayor Parks absent.
ATTEST:
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