HomeMy WebLinkAbout121499 CC MinutesCLOSED SESSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 14, 1999
A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. It was duly moved
and seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section:
Conference with City Attomey and legal counsel pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) with respect to on matter of existing litigation involving the
City and/or the Agency. The following case/claim will be discussed: (a) City of
Temecula v. Advanced Cardiovascular (Guidant).
Conference with City Attorney and legal counsel pursuant to Government Cede
Section 54956.9(b) and (c) with respect to two matters of potential litigation. With
respect to such matters, the City Attorney has determined that a point has been
reached where there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City based on
existing facts and circumstances and the City will decide whether to initiate litigation.
The Open Session of the City Council meeting convened at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Councilmembers:
Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts,
and Stone.
Absent: 0 Councilmember: None.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Eve Craig.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Robert Gonzalez of the House to House Ministry.
ALLEGIANCE
The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Naggar.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
The Golden Web Award
Accepting the award with thanks, Management Assistant Comerchero relayed the City's Website
address, as follows: www,ci.temecula.ca.us; and expressed gratitude to City Clerk Jones for
granting her the latitude to express her creativity with respect to her work on the website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. John Sterling, 40491 Paseo Del Cielo, representing the Temecula Town Association (TTA),
invited the community to the annual Chdstmas Community Dinner, scheduled to be held Christmas
Day from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at no cost to the participants, and relayed that last years dinner
provided meals to 1,061 participants, and approximately 390 toys to children.
On behalf of the City, Mayor Stone commended Mr. Stealing, and the TTA for their fine work
associated with the provision of this fine holiday meal for so many people.
For Mayor Stone, Mr. Steding noted that the Christmas dinner event would be held at the
Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California; and invited the
community to call if they were interested in volunteering for the event, or contributing pies, at:
(909) 676-4718, advising that pies could be delivered on December 22, or 23, 1999.
Mr. Nelson Betancourt, 40835 Calle Medusa, relayed his request to appeal the recent
Public/Traffic Safety meeting action regarding the Calle Medusa matter; and noted his desire to
provide a presentation to the City Council (previously presented to the Publicrrreffic Safety
Commission).
For informational purposes, Mayor Stone advised that in order to process a request for an
appeal, one could do so via letter correspondence.
Mr. Betancourt relayed that it was his opinion that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission did not
conduct the meeting in a professional manner; and apologized for the comments he had made
at the Public/Traffic Safety meeting during the course of attempting to relay how difficult the
conduction of the survey was, comparing the residential response to the response given to
Mormons or Jehovah Witnesses contacting residents door-to-door. clarifying that it was not his
intention to be offensive.
Mr. Greg Morrison, 30727 Loma Linda Road, relayed his gratitude to the City Council for the
beautiful Temecula Duck Pond; and noted his family's enjoyment of the facility. Additionally,
during Mr. Morrison's presentation, his toddler son thanked the Council for the Duck Pond.
Mayor Stone commended Councilman Roberts for his foresight and vision, which culminated
into the development of the Duck Pond Project.
Mr. Chuck Washington, representing the Inland Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity,
congratulated the newly seated Councilmembers; thanked the City Council and staff for their
support; provided a bdef history regarding the Habitat for Humanity Organization, specifying the
process of providing affordable housing for low-income families; relayed the goal to construct
two homes in the City of Temecula by the summer of 2000; invited the community to support the
project, relaying that the public could contact Habitat for Humanity at: (909) 245-4943; and
noted, for informational purposes, that in the near future Habitat for Humanity would have a
website whereby the community could obtain additional information; and concluded his
comments by quoting Franklin D. Roosevelt who once said, "The test of our progress is not
whether we add to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide to those
who have little."
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Via overhead Caltrans maps, Councilman Roberts specified the location of the Caltrans
Barrier Median Project (located from the County line, north, through Temecula), noting
that the 215 freeway portion of the project was complete; relayed that at the recant
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) meeting there was provision of a
report regarding the median barTiers, specifying the Caltrans policy standards related to
the median barriers, as follows: the width would have to be less than 75 feet, and the
average daily travel more than 25, 000 vehicle tdps, noting that the accident history and
the number of cross-median traffic collisions wore additionally taken into account;
expressed concern regarding the route up through Mun'ieta that currently maintained a
width of 94 feet, which does not meet the Caltrans cdteria for the median barrier; noted
that he had relayed his concern regarding the Caltrans policy standards, and was
advised by the Caltrans District Director that the issue would be addressed; and relayed
that at a future point in time, if the policy was not revised, the issue may need to be
agendized for the City Council's consideration due to the safety aspects associated with
the matter.
Wsth respect to the recently submitted request to RCTC for a $1.5 million grant for the
development of the Muftieta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail Project, Mayor Pro Tern
Comerchero relayed that the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) had reviewed the
proposal, and recommended that RCTC approve the request.
Councilman Pratt recommended that an Intedm Emergency Ordinance be adopted by
the City, ceasing the issuance of residential building permits until an approved area-
wide traffic mitigation plan had been circulated and approved; requested that the matter
be agendized for the first City Council meeting in January, 2000; read into the record a
memorandum with respect to this issue (which was submitted to the Council, and staff);
provided the rationale for the request; referenced the RKJK & Associates Report, and
Caltrans material with respect to the projected generation of daily traff'~c tdps within the
City which was not inclusive of the traffic that would be generated from the proposed
Roripaugh Ranch Project; and sited the State Code regarding adoption procedures of
an Intedm Emergency Ordinance.
D. Councilman Naggar relayed his wishes to the community for a Merry Christmas.
CONSENTCALENDAR
Standard Ordinance Adol~tion Procedure
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 November 9, 1999;
2.2 Approve the minutes of November 16, 1999.
(Councilman Naggar abstained with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 2.)
3 Resolution Approvin~l List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4 Financial Statements for the three months ended September 30, 1999
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the financial statements for the three months ended September 30,
1999.
5 Sierra Permit Computer System Conversion
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Authorize the expenditure of $66,110 with a 10% contingency to Sierra Computer
System, Inc. to perform database conversion necessary to convert the City's Sierra
Permit Computer System from the DOS Version to the Windows Version and
authorize staff to proceed with this work as soon as possible.
Consent Calendar Item No. 5 was pulled for separate consideration; see page 7.
6 Accept Substitute Agreements and Bonds for public improvements in Tract No. 24183-1
(located north of Campanula Way, east of Meadows Parkway, west of Butterfield StaGe Road,
and south of De Portola Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Accept Substitute Subdivision Improvement and Monument Agreements and
securities for Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Monumentation
purposes in Tract No. 24183-1;
6.2 Authorize release of the Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Subdivision
Monumentation securities on file;
6.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developers and sureties.
9
10
Accept Substitute AGreements and Securities in Tract No. 24185-F (located northwesterly of
the intersection of Butterfield StaGe Road at De Portola Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Accept the Substitute Subdivision Improvement and Subdivision Monument
Agreements, and Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Subdivision
Monumentation Securities in Tract No. 24185-F;
7.2 Authorize release of the Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Subdivision
Monumentation Securities on file;
7.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developers and sureties.
Vacation of a portion of Restricted Abutters RiGht-of-Access per Parcel MaD No. 19582-2
(located at the northwest comer of Winchester Road and Jefferson Avenue)
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ENTITLED FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEDICATION OF
ABUTTERS RIGHTS TO CITY OF TEMECULA FOR PARCEL
MAP NO. 19582-2
Parcel Map No. 29470 (located east of MarGadta Road between W~nchester Road and
Verdes Lane)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 29470 in cenformance with the Conditions of Approval;
9.2 Approve Subdivision Monument Agreement and Monument Bond as secudty for the
agreements.
Professional Services AGreement - AGuilar Consulting EnGineers Muraleta Creek Bddcle
between Rancho California Road and Winchester Road - Rancho Way AliGnment Study -
Project No. PW99-14
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Approve the agreement with Aguilar Consulting Engineers to provide professional
engineering services by doing a specific alignment study and determination for
Rancho Way from Diaz Road to Margadta Road - Project No. PW99-14 - for an
amount not to exceed $135,364.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement;
10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of 10% of the contract or $13,537.00.
Consent Calendar Item No. 10 was pulled for separate discussion; see page 8.
11 Approval of Cooperative A.Greement with the Redevelopment AGency for Construction and
Fundinq of Old Town Southside Parking Lots - Project No. PW98-16
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Approve an Agreement entitled Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Temecula and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula for construction
and funding of Old Town Southside Parking Lots;
11.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City in substantially
the form attached to the Agenda Report.
(Mayor Stone abstained with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 11 .)
12 APproval of Cooperative agreement with the Temecula RedeveloDment A.qencv for Pujol
Street Sidewalk Iml3rovements - Project No. PW98-17
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve an Agreement entitled Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Temecula and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula for Pujol Street
Sidewalk Improvements;
12.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council in
substantially the form attached to the Agenda Report.
(Mayor Stone abstained with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 12)
13 Accel~tance of Grant Deed for Temeku Hills Park: M-A Temeku Hills Develol~ment, LLC
Temecula (located at the southwest comer of La Serana Way and Meadows Parkway)
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1
Accept a grant deed from M-A Temeku Hills Development, LLC Temecula, for the
dedication of Temeku Hills Park, an 11.43-acre park site within the Temeku Hills
Development;
13.2 Authorize the City Clerk to record the grant deed.
14 Contract Inspection Services for Buildin.cl and Safety
RECOMMENDATION:
14,1
Approve a First Amendment to an Agreement for Consultant Services with P & D
Consultants in an amount not to exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to
provide supplemental building inspection services to the Building and Safety
Department.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerohero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4, 6-
9, and 11-14. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Councilman Naggar who abstained with regard to Item No. 2, and
Mayor Stone who abstained with regard to Item Nos. 11, and 12.
Consent Calendar Item No. 5 was considered at this time.
5 Sierra Permit Computer System Conversion
RECOMMENDATION:
5,1
Authorize the expenditure of $66,110 with a 10% contingency to Sierra Computer
System, Inc. to perform database conversion necessary to convert the City's Sierra
Permit Computer System from the DOS Version to the W~ndows Version and
authorize staff to proceed with this work as soon as possible.
City Clerk Jones provided an overview of the staff report (per agenda material), clarifying the
proposed computer systems conversion process; specified that adequate reserves were
available for the costs associated with this request; for Councilman Naggar, provided additional
information regarding the City's existing DOS Version Computer System and the negative
impacts associated with not having provision of the W~ndows Version Computer System, noting
that vadous times the system had failed, necessitating staff to re-input a day's work; and relayed
that she could not accurately project the computer needs of the City for the next 5-10 years.
Mayor Stone provided additional information regarding the revolutionary changes in the
computer industry which made it difficult to project the software enhancements developed in the
future; noted that in his personal pharmaceutical business he was in the process of making the
software conversion from the DOS Version to the Windows Version; and relayed the benefits of
maintaining an updated software system.
City Clerk Jones provided additional information regarding the significance of the Sierra
Computer Systems within the permitting issuance programs and vadous alternate functions of
the City of Temecula.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Staff Recommendation. Councilman Roberts
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
Consent Calendar Item No. 10 was considered at this time.
10
Professional Services Agreement - Aauilar Consulting Engineers Murdeta Creek Bddge
between Rancho California Road and Winchester Road - Rancho Way Alignment Study -
Preiect No. PW99-14
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1
Approve the agreement with Aguilar Consulting Engineers to provide professional
engineering services by doing a specific alignment study and determination for
Rancho Way from Diaz Road to Margadta Road - Project No. PW99-14 - for an
amount not to exceed $135,364.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement;
10.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of 10% of the contract or $13,537.00.
Relaying that this particular proposal had been identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP),
Director of Public Works Hughes presented the staff report (of record); provided additional
information regarding the significance of identifying this particular alignment; for Councilman
Naggar, confirmed that this particular study would solely be for the Rancho Way Alignment,
providing additional information regarding alternate crossings; specified the extensive issues
associated with the Rancho Way Crossing (i.e., environmental concerns, right-of-way concerns,
drainage issues); clarified the rationale for determining this alignment at this point in time due to the
high potential for development along this mute, advising that if this alignment was not established,
the City could lose the opportunity to construct the crossing.
Councilman Pratt relayed that since this proposal was focused on alignment, rather than traffic
mitigation, he could not support the proposed study,
For informational purposes, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero relayed the Council's allocation of
significant funding for this particular route, directing staff to move forward with this project; relayed
the importance of the City taking proactive measures to mitigate traffic impacts; commended
Director of Public Works Hughes and the Public Works Department staff for their diligent efforts
associated with this project; and relayed that he heartily supported the proposal.
For Mayor Stone, Director of Public Works Hughes confirmed that this study would result in the
definitive determination of a feasible alignment for the construction of an infrastructure needed to
mitigate future traffic impacts, advising that if the identification of this alignment was not determined
at this point in time due to the developmental growth in this area, the City would lose the potential
for establishing this alignment,
For Councilman Naggar, Mayor Pro Tern Comemhero provided additional information regarding the
CIP Workshop associated with this particular alignment,
For Councilman Pratt, Director of Public Works Hughes specified the significance of this particular
study.
Relaying that this particular project had been categodzed as a Pdodty I Project in the CIP,
Councilman Roberts relayed the importance of this proposal; provided additional information
regarding funding opportunities solely available for projects that have been designed; and relayed
his support of this proposal.
Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero relayed the difficulties associated with receiving grant funding if a
project was not shelf-ready.
Mayor Stone noted that due to the preliminary designing of the Overland Bddge Project, that
particular project had been completed through the granting process.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Staff Recommendation. Mayor Pro Tern
Comerchero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Councilman Pratt who voted 990.
At 7:15 P.M., the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services
District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:35 P.M., The City Council resumed with
regularly scheduled City Council Business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15 Rancho Hiqhlands Drive General Plan Amendment (PlanninQ Application PA99-0451) -
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Approve a Negative Declaration for Planning Application PA99-0451;
15.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
MAP FOR A LOCATION ON RANCHO HIGHLANDS DRIVE
IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 944-330-019
(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0451 )
Due to the issues that had been raised at the Planning Commission meeting regarding this
particular General Plan Amendment, Deputy City Manager Thornhill recommended that the
matter be continued off calendar in order for staff to address those issues.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to continue this Agenda Item off calendar.
Councilman Roberts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval,
16
PlanninCl Application No. PA99-0266 (Minor Conditional Use Permit - Appeal) Ollie House
Indoor Skateboard Park (located within an existing building at 43300 Business Park Ddve)
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Deny the appeal and uphold the approval by the Planning Commission of Planning
Application No. PA99-0266 (Minor Conditional Use Permit);
16.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0266 (MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) A REQUEST TO OPERATE AN
INDOOR SKATEBOARD PARK WITHIN A 21,346 SQUARE
FOOT PORTION OF A BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING
BUSINESS PARK, LOCATED AT 43300 BUSINESS PARK
DRIVE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-020-
055 BASED UPON THE ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
CONTAINED IN THE STAFF REPORT SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK
Advising that these particular type of uses were typically permitted in any zone via a Minor
Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Deputy City Manager Thornhill appdsed the Council of the
issues associated with this appeal; relayed the rationale for the Planning Department bdnging
this item forward to the Planning Commission versus review solely by a Directors Headrig due
to the concems raised from the Business Park Association, and the adjacent business uses;
highlighted the primary issues of concern that had been expressed by International Rectifier, as
follows: safety issues related to the potential of a chemical hazard emergency incident, traffic
hazards, and the impact the proposed use would have with respect to future Resource, State,
and Federal Aqency approvals for International Rectifier; highlighted the additional expressed
concerns of the Business Park Association, as follows: land-use incompatibility, liability issues
associated with the location of the proposed skateboard park, and the adverse iml~act related to
attractinq commerce to the Business Park, specifically with respect to alternate industrial uses;
and after consideration of these issues and review of the project, advised that the Planning
Commission had approved the proposed plan.
Mr. Rohn Korman, representing the applicant, addressed the previously mentioned issues of
concern, as follows:
With respect to the potential for patrons loitering, and skating outside of the facility,
specified that the applicant had developed a secudty plan inclusive of the placement
of four surveillance cameras outside of the building, and the employment of
patrolling personnel, monitoring the parking lot and back areas of the adjacent
buildings; specified that the proposed site plan was inclusive of a 2500 square foot
lounge, for provision of a waiting area for parents and patrons. advising that there
would be no need to wait outside of the facility.
With respect to parking and traffic impacts, relayed that more than 240 parking
spaces that would be available to the patrons; specified the anticipation of 40
skaters per session on Mondays through Thursdays, relaying that while on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays there would be increased patronage, due to the adjacent
businesses being closed, the generation of traffic would not cause an adverse
impact.
With respect to compatibility, relayed that the following uses were located within
1800 feet of this location: two churches, a Boys and Girls Club, a gym, and a
restaurant, noting that these uses had functioned without incident.
· Compared this particular proposed location to the Temecula Library site, relayed the
proximate commercial businesses adjacent to the Library.
· Relayed that this particular skateboard park provided a much-needed facility for the
youth in the community.
In response to Councilman Naggar's queries, Mr. Korman confirmed that the applicant would
maintain security personnel patrolling the outside area Fridays through Sundays; and relayed
that if the Council's desire was to condition the project to maintain security personnel seven
days a week, the applicant would be willing to comply.
The foliowine three individuals spoke in opposition to the project, as proposed:
Mr. Kelley Dresler, representing Endar Corporation, relayed her opposition to the project
due to the following issues:
· Concern with respect to youth loitering in the parking lot, noting that Endar
Corporation utilized the outside area for the storage of material.
Advised that this was an inappropriate location (within an industrial business area) for
this type of facility.
Relayed concern with respect to traffic impacts, which could pose a danger for the
children attracted to the area by the skateboard facility.
Mr. Dan Dierken, representing International Rectifier, provided a brief history of the
International Rectifier business, relayed the following concerns with regard to this particular
project:
· Noted that this type of facility was incompatible with respect to the surrounding
businesses.
· Expressed concem regarding traffic hazards.
Specified the type of uses permitted in Light Industrial areas, per the City's
regulations, relaying that this particular use was not an appropriate use for this zoning
aFeB.
Clarified that International Rectifier supported youth in the community via vadous
programs.
Relayed that in this particular area, childran were currently skateboarding in the
parking areas.
· Advised that this particular use would not stimulate technology or promote commerce
(siting the City's mission statement).
· Urged the City Council to deny this particular project.
Ms. Laurel Remington, representing Intemational Rectifier, relayed that although
International Rectifier was a proponent of child and teen recreational facilities, that the
location of this use within a business park was incompatible; provided a detailed overview
of the issues of dispute, reiterating the disputes outlined in the Appeal Form Attachment
(per agenda material, Attachment No. 6) as follows:
· The project was inconsistent with the City's zoning regulations.
Per the Temecula Municipal Code, the necessary findings had not been made
qualifying the use for a CUP.
· The proposed Skateboard Park should not be exempt from CEQA review.
The following five individuals sl~oke in favor of the I}roject, as ProPosed:
Ms. Rhonda Rueckel, 30110 La Pdmavera Street, relayed her support of the skateboard
park due to the following:
· The City of Temecula needed this type of facility for provision of supervised teen
activities,
rn Mr. Eric Greet, 37241 Floral Creek, relayed his support of the skateboard park, as follows:
· Noted that numerous skateboard parks outside the City of Temecula were located in
Light Industrial Areas, siting alternate locations.
· Relayed that in his experience the skateboard patrons stayed within the facilities.
Queried the safety aspects of International Rectifier being located in a heavily
populated area due to the previously outlined comments relayed by International
Rectifier's representatives (at the November 3, 1999 Planning Commission meeting),
regarding the storage of hazardous materials.
n Mr. Timothy J. Miller, attomey representing the owner of the property, relayed support for
this particular application, as follows:
Specified that sports and recreational facilities are allowed within a Conditional Use
Permit in Light Industrial areas.
With respect to the representatives from Endar Corporation expressed concem
regarding property stored outside of its facility, reiterated the terms of the secudty plan
proposed by the skateboard facility.
Advised that although the Business Park Association Board had denied this particular
use, that this decision should not direct the City Council's decision whether or not to
issue the requested CUP.
Relayed that Mr. Paul Akian, the owner of the property was available for questions.
For Mayor Stone, Mr. Miller provided additional information regarding the CEQA Exemption.
Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that this project would qualify for exemption under Section
15301 Class 1 (b).
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Comerohero, Mr. Miler clarified the pun/iew of the Business Park
Association Board.
The applicant's representative clarified, for Councilman Pratt, that this project was not proposing
a paintball facility use.
For Councilman Naggar, Deputy City Manager Thornhill provided additional information
regarding CEOA issues; and, additionally, relayed the process of a revocation of a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP).
n
Mr. Mark Johnson, 59533 Via Montavo, Muraleta, pdncipal of Murrieta Valley High School,
relayed his support of the project, as follows:
· Noted that this facility would provide a safe activity center for the youth of the
community.
· Implored the City Council to approve projects that encompassed activities for youth in
a controlled environment.
n Mr. Kurt Hallbum, 32935 Palm Street, Wildomar, relayed his support of the project, as
follows:
Noted that as a teenager, he enjoyed skateboarding, and relayed the need for this
type of facility in the community.
For Mayor Stone, Mr. Hallbum relayed that he currently skateboarded at high school sites,
noting that he had been directed that the high school sites could not be utilized for
skateboarding; and requested the Council to approve the proposed project in order to provide a
place for the youth to skateboard.
Mr. Korman, representing the applicant, concluded his comments to the Council, as follows:
Via overheads, provided a visual display of the type of facility being proposed.
· Specified the existing proximate uses that had regularly scheduled youth activities.
Via photographs, displayed community members jogging, walking, and bicycling in
this particular area.
· Reiterated that there was ample provision for parking.
Relayed that the applicant was currently receiving 15-20 calls daily, noting the
community's desire for this type of facility.
For Mayor Stone, Mr. Korman specified the hours of operation, as follows: Monday-Thursday,
the facility would be open from 2:00 to 9:00 P.M., on Fdday from 2:00 to 11:00 P.M., on
Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., and on Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
In response to Mayor Stone, City Attorney Thorson relayed that the curfew in the City of
Temecula was 10:00 P.M. Mr. Korrnan advised that vadous patrons would be older than 18
years of age.
For Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, Mr. Korman provided additional information regarding the
costs associated with operating this type of facility, noting that the initial investment would be
approximately $275,000; advised that the applicant would not permit activities that might
jeopardize their investment; relayed that the rationale for locating the skateboard park in this
area was to for the purpose of keeping the cost down for the patrons; and reiterated that
although the Temecula Library (a use that attracted children) was located in a similar zoning
area, that there had been no reportable incidents.
For Councilman Roberrs, Mr. Korman provided an overview of the planned activities for the
facility; and in response to the potential for the applicant to apply for a license to sell alcohol,
advised that he did not drink, and was opposed to drugs and alcohol.
Mr. Korman provided additional information regarding the applicant opting to locate the facility at
this site, for Councilman Pratt, noting that the owners of the property expressed support of the
facility being located on their property.
Per Mayor Stone's request, Mr. Korman submitted to City Clerk Jones the photographs
presented to the Council, for the record.
At this time, Mayor Stone closed the public headng.
The Council relayed their concludin.cl remarks, as follows:
Councilman Naggar reiterated the findings required for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for this
particular type of use, concurring with the findings denoted on page 4 of the staff report; relayed
the thorough review process of the Planning Commission; advised that the CUP would be
conditioned on adherence to the Conditions of Approval setforth; and relayed his support of the
project.
Due to the proposed location of this particular project within an Industrial area, the traffic
impacts, and the incompatibility of this use with the existing uses, Councilman Pratt relayed
that he would not support this particular project.
Councilman Roberts relayed the expressed desire of the youth of the community years ago at
a City Council meeting for a skateboard park; reiterated that this type of use was permitted
conditionally in this area; concurred with the need for provision of activities for the older youth in
the community; noted the adequate provision for parking; and relayed his support of the project.
Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero advised that the applicant would seek to protect his financial
investment, adhedng to the Conditions of Approval to maintain the Conditional Use Permit;
relayed that the proposed project was in conformance to the Development Code; with respect to
traffic and safety issues, noted that due to the distance of this building from the street, relayed
that is was not likely that children would be on the streets; concurred with the need for these
type of facilities within the City of Temecula; and relayed his support of the project.
Mayor Stone reiterated the cost prohibitions from locating this type of facility in altemate areas
(i.e., the mall); reiterated that the CUP was dependent on adherence to the Conditions of
Approval; and specified alternate similar uses within the City.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Staff Recommendation; to deny the appeal,
upholding the approval by the Planning Commission Approval of Planning Application No.
PA99-0266; and to adopt Resolution No. 99-116, with the following attached Conditions of
Approval:
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· A Condition stating that the applicant shall prepare a secudty plan, which shall be
approved by the Temecula Police Chief.
A Condition stating that the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) may be revoked or
modified following a public headrig with due notice to the applicant, and the
surrounding property owners within 600 feet upon a finding that the property is being
operated in violation of the Conditions of Approval or constitutes a public nuisance.
A Condition stating that a sign shall be posted advising patrons of the City of
Temecula's Curfew Ordinance, and the applicant shall use reasonable commercial
efforts to provide for compliance with the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero seconded the motion. (This motion ultimately passed; see
below.)
In response to Council discussion, Councilman Roberts read into the record a portion of the
November 3, 1999 Planning Commission meeting minutes (page 5, first paragraph), as follows:
for Vice Chairman Naggar it was "confirmed that there would be secudty personnel on duty
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays."
In response to Councilman Naggar's querying with respect to Councilman Roberts eadier
comments regarding the potential for the use to sell alcohol, City Attomey Thorson referenced
Condition No. 45 (per agenda material), regarding the alcohol sales permitting process.
At this time voice vote was taken reflecting approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who
voted n_..9_o.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
On behalf of the staff, City Manager Nelson relayed wishes to all the residents in Temecula for a
wonderful Holiday Season, and a prosperous New Year.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Advising that there were three issues discussed in Closed Session, City Attorney Thorson
relayed that with respect to Item No. 1, the litigation matter involving the City of Temecula v.
Advance Cardiovascular, the City Council had provided direction with respect to negotiations for
that lawsuit; advised that with respect to Item No. 2, two matters of potential litigation, the City
Council had provided direction regarding those issues; and relayed that there were no further
matters to report.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:32 P.M. the City Council meeting was formally adjoumed to Tuesday, January I1, 2000, at
7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
Jeffrey E. Stone, Mayor
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