HomeMy WebLinkAbout082697 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 26, 1997
FXECUTIVF SFSSION
A meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was
immediately adjourned to Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Sections:
1. §54956.8, Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Acquisition of property identified
as APN 922-062-0107 for Affordable Housing; Negotiating Parties: Robert McKenzie and
Robert Thatcher; Under negotiation: price and terms of payment for acquisition.
§54956.9(a), Conference with City's Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Outdoor
Media Grouo v. City of Temecula.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 7:02 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 7:03 P.M. at the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor Birdsall presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
5 Councilmembers: Ford, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Birdsall
0 Councilmembers: None
Also present were City Manager Bradley, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Greek.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Jordan Bellino.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Linderoans.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the flag salute by Mr. Jeff Loefke.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Birdsall commended and congratulated the Scout Master, Assistant Scout Masters, and
Boy Scouts on receiving Scouting's third highest honor -- The Medal of Merit -- with Mayor Pro
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Tern Roberts presenting a Special Achievement Award to the following individuals:
Wayne B. Slater
Kem Murray
Sean McClintock
Eric Ruggles
Michael Jenkins
Robert Slater
Kevin McClintock
On behalf of Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Dennis Gallagher, District Chairman; Mr. Donald
Jenkins, Committee Commissioner; and Mr. Jeff Loefke, District Commissioner, commended
the above-mentioned individuals on their unselfish acts and presented medals and certificates.
Commenting on the first-year's success of the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team, Assistant
City Manager McLarney introduced and recognized the City's first POP Team -- Officer Haar and
Officer Teyechea, advising that the Officers will be rotated in order to give other Officers an
opportunity to serve on this team.
At this time, a five-minute video was shown, highlighting the accomplishments of this team and
expressing great appreciation for their efforts.
Mayor Birdsall extended great appreciation to the Officers of this team.
Mayor Birdsall recognized and congratulated Mr. Ennior Racinell (Endar Corporation) for his
achievement on receiving the Inland Empire Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mayor Pro Tern
Roberts presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Racinell.
At 7:28 P.M., Mayor Birdsall called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 7:39 P.M.
City Attorney Thorson advised that during Closed Session the City Council had directed him
with regard to Litigation matter and Real Property matter, noting that no final action was taken
and that the Real Property matter would be considered for approval under Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
In response to Ms. Pepper Calvert, 43114 Corte Villa, Temecula, City Manager Bradley provided
an update and progress report with regard to the Old Town Entertainment Project.
Mr. Kenneth Ray, 3461 Pio Pico, Temecula, apprised the Councilmembers of the traffic impact
at Chaparral High School as a result of heavy grading equipment crossing Margarita Road
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between 2:00 and 2:30 P.M. In response to Mr. Ray, Director of Public Works Kicak noted that
arrangements have been made with the contractor between 2:15 and 2:45 P.M. in an effort
to address noted concerns. Mr. Ray expressed appreciation to the City for its quick response.
CITY COUNCI~ REPORTS
A. Councilman Ford provided information with regard to the McGruff Truck Program as well
as Neighborhood Watch.
B. In an effort to further mitigate traffic congestion created by the construction of the Mall
site, Councilman Ford suggested and encouraged the use of an alternate route (Margarita Road
to La Serena to Walcott Corridor to Nicolas Road to Winchester Road) to those individuals able
to adjust their regular route.
C. Councilman Ford advised that he and Councilman Roberts had met with Pala Road
Homeowners Associations at which the following issues of concern were raised:
readdress the recent striping between Rainbow Canyon
and Muirfield;
research the potential of a stop light at Muirfield and
Pala Road;
increase police presence at the Loma Linda/Pala Road
intersection -- motorists not making complete stops;
address Pechanga/Temecula confluence (south/southwest
of freeway) heavily overgrown.
D. Councilman Ford apprised the Councilmembers and audience of the upcoming Leukemia
Society Dinner Fundraiser on October 10, 1997, as well as Make-a-Difference Day on October
11, 1997.
E. Councilman Roberts strongly concurred with Councilman Ford's comment to readdress
the possibility of installing a traffic signal at Muirfield and Pala Road.
F. Commending the Friends of the Library for their continuous efforts, Councilman Roberts
advised that the Temecula/Murrieta Library Task Force had met on August 22,
1997; at which time, the funding for a Volunteer Coordinator, to assist with the Library as well
as the bookstore, was discussed.
G. Having attended the Western Riverside Council of Government meeting, Councilman
Roberts advised that he will continue to investigate and keep the Council apprised as to why
Southwestern Riverside County has not been allotted any funds for roads.
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H. Councilman Stone commented on the loss of Maxine Bendickson and extended
condolences to the Bendickson Family.
I. Because of the increased traffic as a result of growing activities at the Pechanga facility,
Councilman Stone spoke in support of installing a traffic signal at Meerfield and Pala Road but
suggested that Pechanga be requested to help contribute a portion of funds considering a
majority of these impacts are created by this facility.
J. Councilman Stone relayed his support for the hiring of a Volunteer Coordinator.
K. Councilman Stone advised that he and Councilman Roberts had met with the School
Board Members to address traffic concerns in front of Temecula Valley High School; noted that
the idea of a fenced median was discussed but tabled for the time being; that the topic of
installing and funding sources for a signal at Rio Vista/Rancho Vista Roads will be agendized;
and suggested that the City of Temecula possibly front the cost (approximately $100,000) with
the School District ultimately paying 50% of the cost which will be repaid when the School
District receives incremental payments from the Regional Center once the mall is completed.
L. Councilman Stone suggested that Agenda Item Nos. 14 (Arts Council) and 15
(Community Service Funding Request) be discussed out of order.
Discussed out of order
14. Arts Council of Temecula Valley Community Service Funding Re(~uest
RECOMMENDATION
14.1 Review and approve the Community Service Funding (CS Funding)
Program application changes for FY 1997-98.
Finance Director Roberts presented the staff report (of record).
Mr. Jim Meyler, 29930 Santiago Road, Treasurer of Arts Council, commented on the Arts
Council's change in emphasis over the past several years from a performing organization to a
support organization, advising that such a change has, as well, required a change in budget;
reviewed the Arts Council's initial funding request of $38,000; noted that in light of the City
Council's decision to prepare a Community Cultural Plan, the initial request has been lowered
to $28,000 -- Concert on the Green - $12,000; Temecula Valley Arts Festival
- $10,000; and Grants to other arts organizations - $6,000; and briefly reviewed the various
events/activities supported by the Arts Council.
In response to Councilman Stone's suggestion, Mr. Meyler voiced no objection to receiving the
requested $6,000 (grants to other arts organizations) from the Community Service Funding
Program, noting that the Arts Council would be matching those funds.
Councilman Lindemans relayed his support that the completion of a Community Cultural Plan
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should be the responsibility of the City; and noted that a professional consultant should be hired
to complete this task. Mayor Birdsall confirmed that this item has been pulled from this
evening's agenda and will be separately agendized and discussed at a future meeting date.
Mayor Birdsall suggested that staff contact Mr. Kurt Swanson, head of the Cerritos
Performing Arts Center, in order to receive additional input with regard to the completion of a
Cultural Plan.
Councilman Roberts voiced no objection to the revised amount of $28,000. Commenting on
the importance of the Arts, Councilman Stone noted that the annual Concert of the Green
should be an annual City-sponsored event; and relayed his support of the requested $6,000
(grants to other arts organizations) as long as it could be funded through the Community
Service Funding Program. Although funding the $6,000 through the CS Funding Program and,
thereby, decreasing the requested amount to $22,000, Councilman Stone advised that this
amount would still exceed the Community Support budget ($15,000) for the Arts Council by
$7,000. In closing, Councilman Stone relayed his opposition to funding the needed $7,000 by
way of the General Fund Reserves, noting that these Reserves should only be utilized for public
safety or emergency issues.
City Manager Bradley noted that the additionally needed $7,000 would be funded by way of
anticipated revenue.
Mayor Birdsall apprised Mr. Meyler that the Ad hoc Committee of Community Service Funding
will be making the decision with regard to the requested $6,000 and that all applications must
be made to the Committee.
MOTION:
It was moved by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Ford, to approve the Arts
Council's funding request of $12,000 for the Concert on the Green and $10,000 for the
Temecula Valley Arts Festival, totaling $22,000. Voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
15. Temecula Valley Playhouse Community Service Funding Re(;luest
RECOMMENDATION
15.1 Consider a $15,000 funding request from the Temecula Valley Playhouse for
their community service programs.
Director of Finance Roberts reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record).
Mr. Mark Alan, P.O. Box 74, Temecula, newly elected President of the Playhouse, commented
on the organization's dedication to the community as a cultural amenity; reviewed the benefits
the community derives from this organization; and, therefore, commented on the organization's
ability to meet the necessary criteria on which the funding program is based. Mr. Alan
expressed appreciation to the City Council for its continual support of the Playhouse.
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MOTION:
Councilman Lindemans moved to approve the $15,000 funding request from the Temecula
Valley Playhouse for its community service programs. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
Being a strong supporter of the Arts, Councilman Stone relayed his desire for the City to begin
long-range planning (5 to 7 years) for the construction of a Performing Arts Center in the City
of Temecula.
Councilman Lindemans noted that the potential for a Performing Arts Center should be
addressed in the Community Cultural Plan.
Returning to regular agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Standard Ordinance Adoption Program
RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and
resolutions included in the agenda.
2. Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
2.1 Approve the minutes of August 12, 1997.
3. Resolution Approving List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN
EXHIBIT A
Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 1997
RECOMMENDATION
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4.1
Receive and file the Combining Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997, the
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, and the
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings for the Year
ended June 30, 1997.
4.2
Appropriate $21,280 to the 1996-97 City Attorney Department budget in the
General Fund.
Substitute Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Public Improvement Bonds in Tract
No, 28583 (located northeasterly of the intersection of Calle Madero at North General
Kearny Road)
RECOMMENDATION
5.1
Accept the substitute Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Faithful Performance
and Labor and Materials Securities for Street, Drainage, Water, and Sewer
Improvements, Traffic Signal Mitigation Agreement and Bond, and Subdivision
Monumentation Bond in Tract No. 23583;
5.2
Authorize the release of the original faithful performance, labor and materials,
traffic signal mitigation, and monument bonds on file;
5.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developers and Sureties.
Acceotance of Drainage Easements and Quitclaim to Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District (located at Meadows/Paloma Del Sol Area)
RECOMMENDATION
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN OFFER OF DRAINAGE
EASEMENT MADE TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AND
CERTAIN OFFERS OF STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND
STORM DRAIN EASEMENTS MADE TO THE CITY OF TEMECULA,
AND AUTHORIZING QUITCLAIM OF ALL SAID EASEMENTS TO
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT {MEADOWS/PALOMA DEL SOL AREA)
Award of Construction Contract for the Annual Slurry Sea! Project FY97-98, Project
No, PW97-13
RECOMMENDATION
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10.
7.1
Award a contract for Project No. PW97-13, Annual Slurry Seal FY97-98 Project,
to California Pavement Maintenance Co. for $163,579.46 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract;
7.2
Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $16,357.95 which is equal to 10% of the contract
amount.
Completion and Acceptance of the FY95-96 Annual Pavement Management Project
PW95-28
RECOMMENDATION
8.1
Accept the FY95-96 Annual Pavement Management Project PW95-28, as
complete;
8.2
Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release the Performance
Bond, and accept a one (1) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the
contract;
8.3
Direct the City Clerk to release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months
after the filing of the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed.
Law Enforcement Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
9.1
Approve the second amendment to the agreement with the County of Riverside
Sheriff's Department and the City of Temecula and authorize the Mayor to
execute the amendment.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97-13
RECOMMENDATION
10.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (PERS! AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA
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11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 97-14
RECOMMENDATION
11.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 97-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15,06 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND CREDITS
MOTION:
It was moved by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Lindemans, to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 1-11. The motion was carried with unanimous voice vote.
RECESS
At 8:38 P.M., Mayor Birdsall recessed the City Council meeting in order to accommodate the
scheduled Joint Meeting of the City Council and Temecula Community Services District, the
Temecula Community Services District Meeting, and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency
Meeting. The meeting was reconvened at 10:02 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Administrative Fee for Processing Applications for Public Facilities Development Impact
Fee Reductions
RECOMMENDATION
12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA IMPLEMENTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REDUCTIONS
Senior Management Analyst Kuhns presented the staff report (of record).
There being no public input, Mayor Birdsall closed the public hearing.
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MOTION:
Councilman Lindemans moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-97. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected approval with Councilman Ford and Councilman
Roberts voting no.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
13. Community Service Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDATION
13.1 Review and approve the Community Service Funding (CS Funding) Program
application changes for FY 1997-98;
13.2 Appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the CS Funding Program Ad Hoc
Committee which will review and approve applicants to that program.
Director of Finance Roberts presented the staff report (of record) and clarified, for Councilman
Stone, that the Temecula In-Line Hockey Association received full allocation ($16,250) last
year.
Since the CS Funding amount has not been increased since 1990, Mayor Birdsall noted that
consideration should be given to increasing the amount ($100,000) and advised that the
Committee has set a limit of $5,000 per grant award.
MOTION:
Councilman Lindemans moved to approve the Community Service Funding {CS Funding)
Program application changes for FY 1997-98. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford
and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION:
Councilman Lindemans moved to appoint Councilmembers Ford and Stone to serve on the CS
Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee which will review and approve applicants to that program.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
14. Arts Council of Temecula Valley Community Service Funding Rec]uest
Discussed earlier; see pages 5-6.
15. Temecula Valley Playhouse Community Service Funding Re(;luest
Discussed earlier; see pages 6-7.
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16.
ReQuest for Approval of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Planning Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
16.1 Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement.
Community Development Director Thornhill reviewed the staff report (as per written material
of record).
As a City Council representative to this group, Councilman Ford commented on the time-
consuming and intense negotiation process associated with the completion of this Planning
Agreement.
MOTION:
Councilman Lindemans moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Planning Agreement. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
1 7. Designation of Voting Delegate for California League of Cities Annual Conference
RECOMMENDATION
17.1 Designate a voting representative and an alternate.
MOTION:
Councilman Stone moved to designate Mayor Birdsall as the voting representative and Mayor
Pro Tern Roberts as the voting alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford and
voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Referencing the memo with regard to rescheduled City Council meetings for October,
November, and December, City Manager Bradley informed the Councilmembers that set meeting
dates for those months will be forthcoming.
B. City Manager Bradley advised that, as per City Council direction in closed session, he
will be meeting with the City Manager of Murrieta.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, September 9,
1997, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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