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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011100 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 2000 The City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone. Absent: Councilmember: None. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Amanda Madrid. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Robert Gonzalez of the House to House Ministry. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Appreciation to Police Chief Labahn Commending Police Chief Labahn on his accomplishments during his tenure with the City, Mayor Stone presented Chief Labahn with a Certificate of Appreciation, who, in turn, expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to serve the City of Temecula. At this time, departing Police Chief Labahn introduced to the City Council and the viewing audience the City's newly appointed Police Chief, Jim Domenoe, who, in tum, relayed his delight with being given the opportunity to serve the City of Temecula in his new capacity as Police Chief and expressed enthusiasm to accepting his new responsibilities and challenges. City Manager Nelson as well relayed his and staffs pleasure in having had the opportunity to work with departing Police Chief Labahn and commended him for raising the level of public safety in the City of Temecula and, thereby, creating a safer community for all residents. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Joan Sparkman, 40215 Colony Drive, apprised the City Council that by its support and its proactive approach by its funding of $125,000, a State-wide and National effort has been started in order to deal with the eradication of the Pierce's Disease (Glassy-winged Sharpshooter). Mayor Stone thanked Ms. Sparkman for her volunteered efforts with regard to this crisis. R:~Agenda\011100 1 B. By way of photographs, representatives of the Grape Growers Association further commented on the severity of the Pierce's Disease and the damage it has created and thanked the City Council for its financial support. C. In appreciation of the City Council's continued support of the Temecula Valley Rose Society. Ms. Rebecca Weersing, 41775 Yorba Avenue, President of the Temecula Valley Rose Society, presented to each City Councilmember a Certificate of Appreciation. In closing, Ms. Weersing requested that the 30-minute informational video, produced by the Rose Society, be stored at the Museum. D. Mr. Wayne Hall, 42101 Moraga Road, expressed a concern with the amount overgrown weeds located in the quick bed, located behind the First Baptist Church of Temecula; advised the City Council of potential fires being started in that area; and commented on the impact such fires may have on the Fire Department. E. Mr. Robert Wheeler, 29090 Camino Alba, a resident of the City of Mumeta, commented on the job and housing imbalance within the County; the need for more economic development; and the proper planning for infrastructure (rapid transit. urban feeder bus lines, etc.) in light of the population growth. Commenting on the City's continued efforts to cooperatively work with the City of Murrieta and the County of Riverside to assure future infrastructure planning, Mayor Stone invited Mr. Wheeler to attend the upcoming January 18, 2000, City Council Workshop. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Standard Ordinance Adoption 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 22, 1999; 2.2 Approve the minutes of December 7, 1999. 3 Resolution Approvin.q List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:~Agenda\011100 2 4 5 6 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A City Treasurer's Rel~ort RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasumr's Report as of November 30, 1999. Award of Construction Contract for the Pavement Mana~lement System - Project No. PW99-16 -Winchester Road Pavement Rehabilitation RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Award a construction contract for the Pavement Management System - Project No. PW99-16 -Winchester Road Pavement Rehabilitation to E.L. Yeager Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $360,440.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 5.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $36,044.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 4.) Zonos Reimbursement Aclreement - Mar.cladta Road at Pauba Road RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve an appropriation to the Capital Improvement Project for Margadta/Pauba Roads Signal Capital Improvement Project in an amount of $129,482.00 from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance. Buildincl Moratorium to allow Traffic MitiClation RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Continue the discussion item of a Citywide Building Moratorium to the City Council Meeting of February 8, 2000. (Pulled for separate discussion; see page 4-5.) R:~Agenda\011100 3 8 Resolution of Support - Proposition 12 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 AND ENCOURAGE CALIFORNIA VOTERS APPROVE THIS BOND ACT IN MARCH 2000 MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4, 6, and 8 (Item Nos. 5 and 7 were pulled for separate discussion). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 and 7 pulled for separate discussion 5 Award of Construction Contract for the Pavement Management System - Preiect No. PW99-16 -Winchester Road Pavement Rehabilitation RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Award a construction contract for the Pavement Management System - Project No. PW99-16- Winchester Road Pavement Rehabilitation to E. L. Yeager Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $360,440.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 5.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $36,044.00 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks reviewed the staff report (of record), advising, for Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero, that the construction work will be completed during off-peak hours and that any deviation from that work schedule will be closely coordinated with Public Works staff in order to minimize any negative impacts to the residents. Having attended a Public Works Subcommittee meeting with Mayor Stone to discuss the above- mentioned project, Councilman Roberts advised that the accepted bid of $360,000 fell well below the engineers cost estimate of $500,000. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 7 Buildin.q Moratorium to allow Traffic Miti.qation RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Continue the discussion item of a Citywide Building Moratorium to the City Council Meeting of February 8, 2000. R:%Agenda%011100 4 Although this item has been continued to the February 8, 2000, City Council meeting, Mayor Stone, at this time, welcomed public input. Commending the past and current Council on a job well done as it relates to the welfare and safety of the children living in this City, Mr. Bob Lopshire, 40244 Atmore Court, commented on the suggestion of a moratorium and encouraged the Council to not change the current course of this City. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. In light of the anticipated growth for planned residential, Councilman Pratt reiterated his support of a moratorium. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Advising of an upcoming RCTC meeting, Councilman Roberts briefly apprised the Council and the viewing audience of potential available funding to the City, from the County of Riverside, by way of discretionary funds and/or unprogramed funds. Mr, Roberts as well commented on the monies available through the Transportation Enhancement Activities Fund, advising that the Temecula/Murdeta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail has been an appreved project to receive funds. B. Serving on the Local Govemment and Small Business Advisory Committee of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero provided clarification with regard to Rule 1190 (any entity with 15 vehicles or more in their fleet must bum only clean fuel after effective date 2/2000); advised that he does not necessarily disagree with the intent of this Rule; but commented on the negative impacts this Rule could have on municipalities as well as businesses working with municipalities. Mr. Comerchero advised that the effective date has been deferred for at least 60 days and that AQMD has consented to redirect its focus from clean fuel to clean engines, noting that he will keep the Council and public apprised. C. Having recently toured the Southwest Detention Center, Councilman Naggar commended the Police Department on its facility and the maintenance of it. Expressing concems with the City's current Adult Business Ordinance, Councilman Naggar requested that the matter be agendized for the January 25, 2000, City Council meeting. Advising that the City's waste reduction requirement as per AB 939 for the year 2000 is 50% and that the City's waste reduction for last year was 53%, Councilman Naggar commended Community Services Director Parker, Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse, and Development Services Analyst Yasinosky on a job well done. D. Echoing Councilman Naggar's concerns with regard to the Adult Business Ordinance, Mayor Stone noted his concurrence with agendizing the matter. Mayor Stone apologized for any inconvenience as a result of the malfunctioning traffic signal at South General Kearney and Margarita Road, with City Manager Nelson noting that staff will continue to monitor the performance of this signal. RAAgenda\011100 5 Advising that he and Councilman Roberts serve on the Chaparral Pool Committee, Mayor Stone noted that the Committee has met with RJM to discuss the design of the future pool plans and invited the public to an upcoming meeting on Saturday, February 12, 2000. Having recently attended a JOLT Program function, Mayor Stone commended the Police Department on the success of this program and commented on the positive impacts such a program can have on the juveniles. In closing, Mayor Stone urged the City to support, by letter, the County of Riverside's and the City of Corona's attempt to the State of California to buy back the rights to the Fast Track Program. At 8:03 P.M., Mayor Stone called a bdef recess and at 8:12 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:46 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9 Approve the 26th Year Community Development Block Grant Application Proposals for FY2000-01 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendation from the CDBG Ad Hoc Review Committee and staff. Senior Management Analyst Papagolos reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), Having enjoyed working with Councilman Naggar on the CDBG Ad Hoc Review Committee, Mayor Stone commented on the Committee's difficulty in making these funding recommendations. Ms. Kathleen Newton, 30903 Riverton Lane, President of Alternatives to Domestic Violence, thanked the City Council for its on-going support; reviewed the operations/progrems of this organization; relayed the organization's goal to launch a new program to assist teenagers with violence in dating; apprised the City Council of upcoming fundraising activities in an effort to raise sufficient funds for the construction of a shelter, and, therefore, requested that if additional funds were available at a future time, that the organization be considered. With the Council's concurrence, Mayor Stone suggested that an additional $2,000 be allocated to Alternatives to Domestic Violence from last years residual monies from Community Services funding. Ms. Maryann Edwards, 42913 Calle Londe, representing Assistance League of Temecula Valley (Operation School Bell), thanked the City Council for its generous donation and continued support of this program and as well requested that if any additional funding were available, that Operation School Bell be considered. Speaking in support of the Boys and Girls Club, Mr. Michael Bennett, 28780 Front Street, a single parent, commended this organization for providing a safe and pleasurable environment for the children, R AAgenda\011100 6 Ms. Magdaline Mestas, 29190 Stonewood Road, a single morn, echoed previously made comments and commended the Boys and Gids Club on a job well done. Ms. Iris Hooper, 29500 Mira Loma Drive, a single mom, extended her appreciation of the Council's support to the Boys and Girls Club and commended the Club on its program. Mr. Rick Schultz, 31905 Via Cordoba, Executive Director of the Boys and Gids Club, thanked the City Council for its continued support and advised the Council of the Club's increasing need to provide scholarships. Appreciating the efforts of the CDBG Ad Hoc Review Committee and commenting on the difficulty in making these funding decisions, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchere commended the Committee on a job well and relayed his concurrence with allocating an additional $2,000 to Alternatives to Domestic Violence and Operation School Bell. For Mayor Stone, Finance Director Roberts provided information as to the remaining balance of the Community Service Funding; after which, Mayor Stone recommended that an additional 20% be allocated to each approved funding recommendation. Supporting Mayor Stone's recommendation for additional funding, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero requested that consideration be given to forgiving the loan repayment of the Boys and Gids Club and that the matter be agendized at a future City Council meeting. In response to Councilman Roberrs, Finance Director Roberts provided clarification of the Boys and Gids Club loan, noting that it was originally funded through the General Fund and suggested that a subcommittee be formed to address the possible forgiveness of the loan repayment. Mayor Stone appointed Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero and Councilman Roberts to serve on the subcommittee to review the forgiving of the loan repayment and to investigate the use of CDBG funds for the ultimate buy out with regard to the expansion of the Senior Center. Finance Director Roberts provided clarification with regard to funding and the eligibility of additional funding once the City is an entitled City (population over 50,000). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve the CDBG Review Ad Hoc Committee funding recommendations, increasing each approved funding recommendation by 20%. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberrs and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 10 Selection of City Council Committee Assignments RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Appoint member(s) of the City Council to serve on each of the following external committees: · City of Murrieta Liaison - Jeff Stone, Jeff Comerchero · French Valley Airport Committee - Mike Naggar, Sam Pratt · League of California Congress - Voting Delegates (Member and Alternate) - Jeff Stone, Jeff Comerchero · Murrieta Creek Advisory Board (Member and Alternate) - Sam Pratt, Jeff Stone R:~Agenda\0111 O0 7 · National League of Cities Annual Congress - 2000 Voting Delegate (Member and Alternate) - Jeff Stone, Jeff Comerchero · Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency - Mike Naggar · Riverside County Transportation Commission (Member and Altemate)- Ron Roberts, Jeff Comerchero · Riverside Transit Agency Representative - Jeff Comerchero, Sam Pratt · Temecula Sister City Corporation Board of Directors - Ron Roberts · Temecula/Murrieta Transportation/Traffic Committee (2 Members) - Mike Naggar, Sam Pratt · Trails Master Plan Development Committee (1 member) - Mike Naggar · WRCOG Representative - Jeff Stone · Senior Center Expansion Design Committee - Sam Pratt, Jeff Stone 10.2 Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on each of the following Advisory Committees: · Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Committee - Mike Naggar, Jeff Stone · Economic Development/Old Town Steedng Committee - Ron Roberts, Jeff Comerchero · Finance Committee - Mike Naggar, Jeff Stone · Hotel Conference Center Ad Hoc Council Subcommittee - Jeff Stone, Ron Roberts · Joint City Council/Temecula Valley Unified School District Committee - Ron Roberts, Mike Naggar · Library Task Force - Ron Roberts, Jeff Stone · Children's Museum Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Jeff Comerchero, Ron Roberts · Public Works/Facilities Committee - Mike Naggar, Jeff Stone · Roripaugh Ranch Annexation Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Jeff Comerchero, Ron Roberts · Wall of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Jeff Comerchero, Jeff Stone 10.3 Appoint a member of the City Council to serve as liaison to each of the City Commissions and Committees and to the Pechanga Tdbal Council: · Community Services Commission - Jeff Comerchero · Old Town Local Review Board - Sam Pratt · Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee - Ron Roberrs · Planning Commission - Mike Naggar · Public/Traffic Safety Commission - Ron Roberts · Pechanga Tribal Council Liaison - Ron Roberts Following Council discussion with each Councilmember relaying his desire to serve on certain Committees, the above-noted appointments were made. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve the appointments for recommendation 10.1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the appointments for recommendation 10.2. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:~Agenda\011100 8 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to approve the appointments for recommendation 10.2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 11 Status Report for the Morclan Hill Specific Plan i'SP313] (located in Riverside County southeast of Red Hawk and Vail Ranch - previously called the Hi.clhpoint Specific Plan) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Provide direction to staff regarding the City's comments to the proposed Morgan Hill Specific Plan of Land Use and associated draft Environmental Impact Report. By way of overheads, Deputy City Manager Thornhill reviewed the staff report (of record); highlighted key issues of concern (as per staff report); and reiterated the Council's request that the County Board of Supervisors defer any action on the project until after the completion of the Integrated Plan in an effort for the City to comply with its General Plan goal of maintaining a level of service D or better at build out. Concurring with comments and issues raised by Deputy City Manager Thornhill and referencing his letter (of record), Mr. Gene Frick, 17205 Monterey Road, Lake Elsinore, requested that consideration be given to the County's feasibility, due to budget concerns, to mitigate issues of concern. Mr. Fdck offered his assistance in attending meetings with regard to this issue and providing updates and encouraged the needed coordination among the cities and County in an effort to effectively deal with this issue. Encouraging the City to take a strong stand, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero suggested that staff's comments, by way of letter, be transmitted to the County; that the County be requested to not consider this Plan or any other plan until the Riverside County Integrated Plan has been completed; and that the County not support any project either in the City's sphere or otherwise on the City's boundaries that would take any intersections throughout the City to anything less than service level D (as reflected in the City's General Plan). Referencing the County's Comprehensive General Plan, Councilman Roberts commented on the County's policy for a maximum level of service D; noted that the County should be requested to follow and adhere to this policy; and stated that this maximum level of service D should be a cumulative figure. Concurring with Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero's comments, Councilman Naggar as well commented on the cumulative total of service level D and noted that the County should be requested to not approve any General Plan amendments, Zoning, and Specific Plan changes which may upzone properties until the completion of the Integrated Plan. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero moved to direct staff to transmit staff's comments with regard to the Morgan Hill Specifc Plan, by way of letter, to the County; that the County be requested to not consider the support of this Plan or any other plan until the completion of the Riverside County Integrated Plan; that the County not support any project, affecting the City, which would affect the City's General Plan goal of service level D at build out at any City intersections; and that each and every project comply with its own mitigation process and Environmental Impact Report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pratt and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:~Agenda\011100 9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Closed Session of the City Council, in the Main Conference Room, pursuant to Government Code Section: 1. Conference with City Attorney 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). Public Information concerning existing litigation between the City and various parties can be acquired by reviewing the public documents held by the City Clerk. City Attorney Thorson advised that the anticipated Closed Session was no longer necessary and that the matter would be presented to the City Council, by way of staff report, at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 9:57 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, California. ATTEST: , . Jones E j'~ Je~ff;e~ Mayor R:~Agenda\011100 10