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TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 10, 2015–7:00 PM
5:45 PM - The City Council convened in Closed Session in the Canyons Conference
Room on the third floor of the Temecula City Hall concerning the following matters:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The City
Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with respect to one matter of potential
litigation and will discuss whether to initiate litigation against a certain
defendants. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney,
based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to
litigation involving the City.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION. The City Council
will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(2) with respect to two matters of pending litigation: (1)
Anthony Dragonetti v. Mad Madeline's, City of Temecula, et al., Riverside County
Superior Court No. MCC1300275; and (2) Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association
v. City of Temecula et al. Riverside Superior Court No. RIC1512880.
At 5:45 P.M. Mayor Comerchero called the City Council meeting to order and recessed to
Closed Session to consider the matters described on the Closed Session agenda.
The City Council meeting convened at 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jeff Comerchero
Prelude Music: Serena Sepersky
Invocation: Pastor Luke Kirkendall of Southwest Christian Church
Flag Salute: Temecula Valley Young Marines Color Guard
National Anthem: Allison Chan
ROLL CALL: Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn, Comerchero
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation of#GivingTuesday Proclamation
Presentation by President Dr. Karen Haynes (CSUSM Update)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Michael Petrofsky
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Waive Reading of Standard Ordinances and Resolutions - Approved Staff
Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval
by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 That the City Council waive the reading of the text of all standard ordinances and
resolutions included in the agenda except as specifically required by the
Government Code.
2 Approve the Action Minutes of October 27, 2015 - Approved Staff Recommendation
(5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council
Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members
Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the City Council approve the action minutes of October 27, 2015.
3 Approve the List of Demands - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council
Member Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member
McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards,
McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4 Approve the City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2015 - Approved Staff
Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval
by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
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RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's Report as of
September 30, 2015.
5 Approve Financial Statements for the 4th Quarter Ended June 30, 2015 - Approved
Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval
by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Receive and file the Financial Statements for the 4th Quarter June 30, 2015:
5.2 Approve an increase of $12,000 in revenues and an appropriation in Fund 160
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) Transfer Out to General
Fund Transfer In, due to the late receipt of P12013-14 grant revenue;
5.3 Approve an appropriation of $27,000 in the Vehicles and Equipment Fund 310 to
cover higher depreciation expenses;
5,4 Approve an appropriation of $153,000 in the Technology Replacement fund 325
to cover higher depreciation expenses.
6 Approve the First Amendment to Temecula Public Financing Authority Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement, to Provide for Withdrawal of Successor Agency to the Temecula
Redevelopment Agency as a Member and Addition of Temecula Community Services
District and Temecula Housing Authority as New Members - Approved Staff
Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member Rahn; and electronic vote reflected approval by
Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
7 Approve Updated Community Support Funding Policies and Application Forms -
Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the
motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and
Comerchero.
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RECOMMENDATION:
P7.1 That the City Council approve the updated Community Support Funding Policies
and Application Forms.
8 Approve a Cooperative Agreement Between City of Temecula and Non-profit Our
Nicholas Foundation in Support of Various Human Services Programs and Activities _-
Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the
motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and
Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 That the City Council approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Temecula and non-profit Our Nicholas Foundation in support of various Human
Services programs and activities.
9 Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Environmental Science
Associates for the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the
Temecula Valley Hospital Heliport Relocation - Approved Staff Recommendation (4-
0-1, Council Member Comerchero abstained) Council Member Edwards made the
motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar and Rahn
with Council Member Comerchero abstaining due to the fact that he serves on the
Board for the Temecula Valley Hospital.
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), in the amount of $16,000, for the
preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
Temecula Valley Hospital Heliport Relocation, for a total agreement amount of
$124,155.
10 Approve Participation in the Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
Program - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made
the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and
Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE
(MCC) PROGRAM
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11 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for
the Pavement Rehabilitation Program — Overland Drive, PW12-15 - Approved Staff
Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval
by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Department of Public
Works to solicit Construction Bids for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program —
Overland Drive, PW12-15;
11.2 Make a finding that this project is exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Categorical
Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
12 Approve Tract Map 36571 (Located at the Southwest Corner of Deer Hollow Way and
Peach Tree Street) - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member
Edwards made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and
electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken,
Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 That the City Council approve Tract Map 36571 in conformance with the
Conditions of Approval.
13 Receive Temporary Street Closures for 2015 Winterfest Events - Approved Staff
Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote reflected approval
by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 That the City Council receive and file the following proposed action by the City
Manager:
Temporarily close certain streets for the following 2015 Winterfest Events:
OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE INSTALL
HOLIDAY MAGIC ON MAIN STREET
TEMECULA ON ICE
SANTA'S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
WINTER WONDERLAND
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14 Establish an All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Mercedes Street at Third Street
- Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made the
motion; it was seconded by Council Member McCracken; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and
Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
AT THE INTERSECTION OF MERCEDES STREET AT THIRD
STREET
RECESS
At 7:48 P.M., the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services
District Meeting, Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meeting and
Temecula Housing Authority Meeting. At 7:53 P.M., the City Council resumed with the
remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
21 Approve an Amendment to Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code that Would Replace
Chapter 17.32 Entitled Water Efficient Landscape Design with a New Chapter to be
Consistent with the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance - Approved
Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was
seconded by Council Member Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by
Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
21.1 That the City Council read by title only and adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-11
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.32 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS; DECLARING
THE URGENCY THEREOF; AND FINDING THIS ORDINANCE
IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15308, CLASS 8
City Attorney Thorson read by title only Ordinance No. 15-11.
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22 Approve an Amendment to the Temecula Municipal Code to Revise the Expiration Date
and Time Extensions for Development Plans - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0)
Council Member Naggar made the motion; it was seconded by Council Member
Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards,
McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
22.1 That the City Council introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE BY EXTENDING THE TIME
FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND INCREASING THE NUMBER
OF EXTENSIONS OF TIME ALLOWED FOR SAID PERMITS
(LONG RANGE PLANNING APPLICATION NO. LR15-1285)
City Attorney Thorson read by title only Ordinance No. 15-12.
• Matthew Fagan addressed the Council on this item.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
23 Approve Recommendation for Community Service Funding Program for Fiscal Year
2015-16 - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member Edwards made
the motion; it was seconded by Council Member Naggar; and electronic vote
reflected approval by Council Members Edwards, McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and
Comerchero.
RECOMMENDATION:
23.1 That the City Council approve the Community Service Funding Ad Hoc
Subcommittee's recommendation to allocate a total of $59,000 to fund 16 out of
33 grant applications received from nonprofit organizations for the Fiscal Year
2015-16 Community Service Funding Program.
24 Receive and File 2015 Federal Legislative Update from David Turch and Associates and
Consider Revised Scope of Services and One-Year Extension to Term of Agreement for
Consultant Services - Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0) Council Member
Naggar made the motion to receive and file the 2015 Federal Legislative Update
and consider the revised scope of services and approve a one-year extension to
term of agreement for consultant services; it was seconded by Council Member
Edwards; and electronic vote reflected approval by Council Members Edwards,
McCracken, Naggar, Rahn and Comerchero.
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RECOMMENDATION:
24.1 That the City Council receive and file the 2015 Federal legislative update from
David Turch and Associates and consider revised Scope of Services and one-
year extension to term of Agreement for Consultant Services.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
25 City Council Travel/Conference Report— November 2015
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Thorson reported in regards to the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association
Litigation, the City Council Authorized the City Attorney to aggressively defend the City and the
City Council in this action. In regards to the Anthony Dragonetti Litigation, the City Council
authorized to settle the case in the amount of $80,000 based on the agreement reached in the
mediation. There were no other actions to report under Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to an adjourned Regular Meeting
on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 5:30 PM, for a Closed Session, with regular session
commencing at 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
Next regular meeting: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 5:30 PM, for a Closed Session, with
regular session commencing at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street,
Temecula, California.
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