HomeMy WebLinkAbout020800 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Open Session of the City Council meeting convened in a regular meeting at 7:01 P.M.,
on Tuesday, FebmaW 8, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers:
Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and
Mayor Stone.
Absent: Councilmember: None.
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Ms. Loreal Koptich.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr. Tyler Langness, a member of the youth at Baha'i
Community of Temecula.
ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Roberts.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Appreciation for EaGle Scout
Due to the absence of Mr. Anthony Burg, this Certificate of Appreciation was continued to
the February 22, 2000 City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Richard H. Parsons, 39617 Via Temprano, representing the Senior Golden Years
Organization, requested the Council to appoint an alternate liaison Councilman for this
particular organization, noting the differential between the thoughts of Councilman Pratt (i.e.,
his recommendation for a building moratorium) and that of the organization.
Mr. Joseph R. Shekuski Jr., 31999 Vineyard Avenue, representing the Senior Golden Years
Organization, requested that the liaison for the organization be thorough in their
investigation of the needs and operational capacity of the facility; and noted that the
organization utilizes alternate facilities for meeting places due to the insufficient size of their
facility.
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Ms. Linda Cole, 28376 Tierra Vista Road, representing the Senior Golden Years
Organization, thanked Director of Community Services Parker, and Recreation Supervisor
Adkisson for their support associated with the organization; and advised that in light of the
onset of the facility's upcoming building expansion project, and Councilman Pratt's
expressed negative views toward building growth, that an alternate liaison be appointed for
their organization.
Mr. Patrick Vesey, 28192 Tierra Vista Road, representing the Temecula Town Association,
thanked the City of Temecula for its support with respect to the Rod Run Event, specifically
commending the placement of the beautiful new banners (denoting a Red Run motif) in the
City; and presented the Council with gift bags.
Mr. Ed Dooh, 6th Street and Old Town Front Street, relayed the numerous recent
improvements completed in Old Town; and invited the community to visit.
In response to Mr. Dooh's comments, Councilman Naggar relayed that he had visited the
Farmers Market, which was held in Old Town Temecula every Saturday morning, noting his
enjoyment in Old Town.
The following individuals spoke as proponents of Preposition 22:
n MS. Stephanie Abbott
n Mr. David Barthel
n Ms. Heather Johnson
4288 Via Alhama
45002 Corte Zodta
30702 Calle Pina Colada
The above-mentioned individuals relayed the following comments:
That the traditional family is the foremost foundation of our society, and needs to be
protected.
Requested the City Council to agendize this matter, and support Proposition 22 in
the form of a resolution.
Referencing the California Family Code noted that Proposition 22 would reinforce
the definition of marriage.
Requested that the Council support family values.
Relayed opposition to a redefinition of the term marriage.
In order to demonstrate the vast individuals supporting Proposition 22, requested
the members of the audience who attended this City Council meeting in support of
Proposition 22 to stand.
In response to the previous comments, Mayor Stone requested that the matter of
supporting Proposition 22 in the form of a resolution be agendized for the February 22,
2000 meeting; and thanked all those community members who came to support the
family unit.
Mr. Chuck Washington, no address provided, commended Mayor Stone for his excellent
work as Master of Ceremonies at the Chamber Installation Dinner; with respect to the
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issue of a building moratorium, recommended identifying the specific source of the
traffic; relayed the recent improvements in traffic; and while acknowledging that
commercial development traffic contributes to the generation of traffic in the City of
Temecula, relayed that it also brings numerous benefits (i.e., revenues which have been
utilized for infrastructure improvements, provisions for employment).
Ms. Maryann Edwards, 42911 Calle Londe, commented on the building moratorium
issue; requested that the Council appoint two Temecula residents, and that Supervisor
Busters office appoint two representatives, in order to form an advisory committee to
express concerns regarding traffic and growth, and to seek solutions; and advised that
this would be an important step in uniting the community with respect to this matter.
Mr. John Mize, 32850 Vista Del Monte Road, noted the County Board of Supervisors'
request that the City Council of Temecula provide input regarding development outside
the City limits which would impact the City; recommended that the Roripaugh Ranch
Development and alternate developments be limited to a minimum of two-and-half-acre
homesites in order to maintain the country atmosphere, and to lessen the negative
impact upon traffic and the environment; and requested that after consideration of a
slow-growth moratorium that the City Council forward its comments to the Board of
Supervisors.
Ms. Pamela L. Miod, 31995 Via Saltio, representing Citizens First of Temecula Valley,
relayed her comments as a proponent of the City of Temecula having a trolley as a
mode of transportation, recommending that the trolley be utilized in Old Town, the casino
area, the mall, and that weekdays it be utilized to transport employees in the business
area; noted that Southern California Edison has offered to fund eighty percent (80%) of
the project; and requested that the City Council re-investigate the feasibility of
establishing a trolley system.
With respect to Ms. Miod's comments, Councilman Naggar requested additional
information regarding the Council's previous data regarding the trolley system.
Mr. Chuck Blackledge, 40235 Windsor Road, relaying that he had presented this issue
at a previous Council meeting, noted his opposition regarding the City's Ordinance
restricting balloon advertising over ten feet in height; and presented ordinances from
alternate cities regarding the matter.
For Mr. Blackledge, Mayor Stone advised Mr. Blackledge to contact the City Clerk in
order to schedule a meeting with himself. relaying that they could discuss the restrictions
the Ordinance placed on advertising for businesses in the community, while considering
the aesthetics of the City, as well.
In response to Mr. Blackledge's comments, Councilman Roberts relayed that in the past
the balloons placed at the auto dealerships had gotten caught in the high voltage SCE
lines, noting the dangers and costs associated with the balloons, providing the rationale
for the dealerships no longer utilizing the balloons.
For informational purposes, City Manager Nelson advised that staff had investigated the
matter and had relayed that data to Mr. Blackledge.
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Mr. Otto E. Baron, 28681 Pujol Street, relayed his discouragement with respect to the timely
manner of the City processing his requests (i.e., request to replace his dwelling with a 1910
home that was about to be demolished which was ultimately demolished before he received
a response from the City); and relayed his concern regarding Code Enforcement's
aggressive efforts with respect to the Old Town area.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Echoing Mr. Washington's comments, Councilman Roberts commended Mayor
Stone for a job well done with respect to his role as Master of Ceremonies at the
Chamber Installation Dinner.
Councilman Roberts relayed that the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC) Executive Committee held a Special Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2000,
in order to consider a recommended project in response to the Governors request
(which had been relayed at 3:00 P.M. in Friday, February 4, 2000) for three traffic
projects from each of the Counties, noting the following parameters with respect to
the project submittals: 1) the project had to be ready for construction in three years,
2) the project had not been funded, 3) the project would be a congestion relief
project, and 4) the recommended project needed to be submitted by 11:00 A.M,,
February 7, 2000; advised that the State funding could potentially be in the amount
of $1 billion in general funds for California and its transportation problems; and
relayed that the Committee submitted The Buy Back of the 91 Freeway Toll Road
Project as the number one priority project, providing additional information regarding
the existing restrictions with respect to adding additional lanes on this particular
freeway.
With respect to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Executive Board, Councilman Roberrs relayed his recent appointment; additionally,
noted that he had been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee
for SCAG; advised that he had been re-appointed to the SCRA Metrolink Board of
Directors, noting that he would continue as Chair of the Operations Committee;
relayed his re-appointment to the National League of Cities Transportation
Infrastructure and Services Steering Committee, noting that he had spent six years
on the Policy Committee, advising that this would be his second year on the Steering
Committee,
Mayor Stone commended Councilman Roberts for his diligent efforts with respect to
the Transportation needs of the City.
With respect to the Senior Golden Years representatives' previous comments,
Councilman Pratt provided a brief history of his involvement with the facility, clarifying
that he had no negative objectives regarding the center.
Regarding the upcoming moratorium discussion, Councilman Pratt advised the
community that whether the City adopts this concept or not, if the residents of the
City do not get involved in ride-sharing and alternate traffic relieving solutions that no
plan would be effective; and requested that staff investigate the feasibility of the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission forming a community educational group in
conjunction with PTA and HOA organizations in order to discuss the issues
associated with traffic solutions.
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W~th respect to the Western Bypass Project, Councilman Pratt relayed his support.
Councilman Pratt requested staff to provide a report by the first Council meeting in
March regarding the viability of the independent traffic consulting firm which the City
utilized for traffic analysis and recommended solutions, noting that he questioned the
results of the data.
VVith respect to the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) Committee, Mayor Pro
Tem Comerchere relayed the recent concern regarding the implementation of Rule
1190 which is called the Fleet Rule mandating any municipal agency, or any pdvate
business doing business with a municipal agency to convert its fleets (if there are
more than 15 vehicles) to clean-burning engines, noting the aggressive time
schedule and draft rule that had been modified to reflect the concerns of numerous
municipalities and private businesses; and with respect to data regarding clean air,
provided additional information regarding the process of determining an area's air
quality, specifically based on the number of cancer cases produced within a specified
area, noting that the average within the Southern California area was 1400 cancer
cases per million, advising that in the Temecula/Murrieta area the number of cases
was solely 300-400 per million.
Regarding the recently formed Traffic Awareness Committee, Mayor Pro Tern
Comerchere relayed that the Committee had met on February 8, 2000; and provided
additional information regarding the goals of the newly formed Temecula/Murrieta
Committee.
For community informational purposes, noting the numerous public comments
expressed by residents at this meeting, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero relayed that the
concerns of the community were important to the Council, and had been duly noted.
Councilman Naggar relayed that he had attended the Gid Scouts Cultural Fair which
was held at Vail Ranch Elementary School, noting that various countries were
represented via foods, and native costumes; and encouraged the community to
support the Gid Scouts by purchasing cookies.
With respect to the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Advisory Committee
meeting, Councilman Naggar relayed the recent discussions regarding connectivity
with respect to wildlife corridors within the Riverside General Plan.
Regarding information received from his attendance to a Land Use Conference in
Los Angeles, Councilman Naggar queried whether staff could draft a Resolution for
Council consideration with respect to the proposed House Resolution 2372 which
could affect the local jurisdiction with respect to Land Use.
In response, City Manger Nelson relayed that staff would address the matter.
With respect to recent queries from the Council requiring an arduous amount of staff
work, Mayor Stone requested that the Council consider reinstating the policy
whereby if a Council query required numerous hours of staff time that the request
would come back to the Council for approval.
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In response, City Manager Nelson advised that staff would agendize the matter for
Council consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time the Council heard the public comments with respect to Consent Calendar
Item Nos. 20.2, and 20.3.
Relaying his comments regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 20.2 (Proposition 13), Mr.
John Lynn, 32237 Placer Belair, referencing an article published in the Sacramento Bee
on January 23, 2000, noted the proposal for acquirement of public financing for a joint
venture (between the Metropolitan Water Distdct and the Cadiz Company) to bdng water
to Southern California; provided a detailed overview of the issues associated with
Proposition 13 (the Water Bond Act); relayed his opposition to the proposition in light of
Metropolitan Water District having a revenue of approximately $1 billion each year,
noting his opposition to tax payers being asked to fund this joint venture; and requested
that the Council reconsider their support of Proposition 13.
Noting his comments with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 20.3 (Proposition 14),
Mr. Gary Christmas, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, County Librarian, spoke in support
of Proposition 14; relayed that out of 24 library facilities in the County, the Temecula
Library was the busiest location; noted the need to expand the library services within the
City; relayed the efforts of the Temecula City staff in coordination with the County
Librarian Staff with respect to expansion; commented on Councilman Roberts'
assiduous efforts regarding this matter; and urged the Council to support Proposition
14.
In response to Mr. Christmas' comments, Mayor Stone relayed that the City had placed
its thirty-five percent (35%) portion of the cost share in the bank in hopes that if this
proposition passed, Temecula would be the recipient of the first grant for the Library
Project.
For Councilman Naggar, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that with
respect to the Library Project the design process would potentially be completed by the
summer of 2000, and subsequently the project would go out to bid, noting that the
project could potentially break ground in the fall of 2000, if the previously mentioned
funds are available.
Councilman Roberts provided an update regarding the Library Design Committee efforts,
noting that the proposed location of the site was at Pauba Road, adjacent to the Fire
Station, overlooking the sports park; and for informational purposes, relayed that there
was provision of literature generated form the Californians for Literacy and Community
Libraries available to the community at the back of the Council Chambers.
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.
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2 Resolution ApprovinQ List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
3 City Treasurerrs Report as of December 31, 1999
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and file the City Treasumr's Report as of December 31, 1999.
4 Approval of 1999-00 Mid-Year Bud.qet Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-00
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 2000-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Consent Calendar Item No. 4 was pulled for separate consideration, see page 14.
5 Community Facilities District No. 88-12 (Ynez Corridor) Initiation of Actions
Necessary to Foreclose Delinquent Special Tax Liens
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ORDERING ACTION TO TRANSMIT TO
THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO CREDIT THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
TAX COLLECTOR UPON THE TAX ROLL AND TO
RELIEVE THE TAX COLLECTOR OF FURTHER DUTY
THERETO IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
88-12 AS REQUIRED BY LAW; ORDERING ACTIONS
TO FORECLOSE THE DELINQUENT SPECIAL TAX
LIENS; AND ORDERING THE RECORDATION OF A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE DELINQUENT
SPECIAL TAX INSTALLMENTS FROM THE TAX ROLL
Reschedulincl of March 14, 2000 City Council Meetin~l
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1
Direct the City Clerk to reschedule the meeting of March 14, 2000 to March
21, 2000 and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements
of the Government Code.
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Association Financial Audit
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1
Approve the amended Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Association
Sponsorship Agreement, which provides for a full financial audit of FY99-00
to be received by August 31,2000.
Tract Map No. 23371-8 (located south of La Serena Way, east of Marclarita Road,
west of South General Keamv Road, and north of Metropolitan Water District Fee
Riclht-of-Way for San Diego Pipelines No. 4 & 5 in the Mar.qarita Village Specific
Plan No. 199
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve Tract Map No. 23371-8 in conformance with the conditions of
approval;
8.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
8.3
Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful
Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Monument Bond as
security for the agreements.
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9 Ovedand Drive Bridqe - Project No. PW95-11 - Construction Acceleration/Guidant
Settlement
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RECOMMENDATION:
9.1
Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders with CC
Myers, Inc. for an amount of $170,000 above the previously approved 10%
contingency for the Ovedand Drive Bridge- Project No. PW95-11;
9.2
Approve the transfer of $90,000 from the land acquisition funds for the
Date/Cherry Street Overpass/Interchange project to the Ovedand Ddve
Bridge Construction project.
Award of Construction Contract for Old Town First Street BddCle over Murrieta
Creek - Project No. PW95-08
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1
Award the construction contract for the First Street Extension - Project No.
PW95-08 - to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of
$4,522,222.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
10.2
Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $452,222.20 which is equal to 10% of the contract
amount;
10.3
Appropriate the necessary funds in the amount of $986,621.30 to cover the
reimbursable costs from Eastern Municipal Water Distdct (EMWD) and
Rancho California Water Distdct (RCWD) for their facilities associated with
the bridge construction contract.
Consent Calendar Item No. 10 was pulled for separate consideration, see page 15.
11 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for Mall Improvements for
Ynez Road - Ovedand Drive to Winchester Road and Winchester Road - Ynez
Road to MarQadta Road - Project No. PW97-06
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Accept the project Ynez Road - Ovedand Drive to Winchester Road and
W~nchester Road - Ynez Road to Margadta Road - Project No. PW97-06 as
complete;
11.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a
12-month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
11.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond 7 months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
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12 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for Marf3arita Road,
Ovedand Ddve, and Lon.cl Canyon Creek Improvements - Project No. PVV97-07
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Accept the project Margarita Road, Ovedand Ddve, and Long Canyon Creek
Improvements - Project No. PW97-07 as complete;
12.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a
12-month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
12.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond 7 months afterfiling of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
13 Completion of Construction Contract for Cate~lorv III Immediate Intersection
Improvements for Mar.clarita Road Southbound Lane to De Podola Road
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve Contract Change Order No. I to McLaughlin Engineering & Mining,
Inc. in the amount of $8,190.10;
13.2 Accept the construction improvements for Categonj III Immediate
Intersection Improvements for Margarita Road Southbound Lane to De
Portola Road as complete.
14 Professional Services Aareements - Cozad & Thornsen, Inc and O'Mallev
Ens:lineerins:l Corporation - Annual Contract for Survey Services - various CIP
Projects approved for FY 1999-2000
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Approve the agreement with Cozad & Thornsen, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $40,000 to provide as needed survey services;
14.2 Approve the agreement with O'Malley Engineering Corporation in an amount
not to exceed $40,000 to provide as needed survey services;
14.3 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
15 Professional Services A.qreements - Kleinfelder, Inc. and Converse Consultants -
Annual Contracts for Geotechnical and Material Testin¢l Services - various CIP
Projects approved for FY 1999-2000
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Approve the agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$35,000 to provide as needed geotechnicel and materials testing services;
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15.2 Approve agreement with Converse Consultants in an amount not to exceed
$35,000 to provide as needed geotechnical and material testing services;
15.3 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
16 Professional Services Agreement - Robert Shea Perdue Real Estate Al~praisals -
Annual Contract for Appraisal Services - vadous CIP Projects aDDroved for FY
1999-2000
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Approve the agreement with Robert Shea Perdue Real Estate Appraisals to
provide as needed appraisal services in an amount not to exceed $25,000
for the City of Temecula and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
17 Local A~lencV - State A.qreement No. 000457 - Supplement No. 242
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
NO. 242 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY/STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY
OF TEMECULA FOR STATE PROJECT NUMBER RPL-
5459(011 ), PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR
JEFFERSON AVENUE/FRONT STREET AND
WINCHESTER ROAD
17.2 Approve the agreement between Caltrans and City of Temecula for funding
Jefferson Avenue and Winchester Road Rehabilitation Projects in the
amount of $816,000.00.
18 Local Aaencv - State AQreement No. 08-5459 - Supplement No. M004
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
NO. M004 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY/STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY
OF TEMECULA FOR STATE PROJECT NUMBER ITS99-
5459(010), INTERSECTION TRAFFIC MONITORING
SYSTEM ALONG THE INTERSTATE 15 CORRIDOR
18.2 Approve the agreement between Caltrans and City of Temecula for funding
the intersection Traffic Monitoring System Project in the amount of
$197,867.00.
19 Completion and Acceptance for the Traffic Si.qnal and Median Modification at
Rancho California Road and Town Center Drive - Proiect No. PW99-09
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Accept the project Traffic Signal and Median Modification - Rancho
California Road at Town Center Drive - Project No. PW99-9 - as complete;
19.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a
12-month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
19,3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond 7 months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
20 Resolutions of Support
RECOMMENDATION:
20.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING PROPOSITION IA ON
THE MARCH 7, 2000 PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT TO
AMEND THE CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION TO
PERMIT AND REGULATE GAMING COMPACTS ON
TRIBAL LANDS
Councilman Naggar abstained with regard to Consent Calendar Item No. 20.1.
20.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
PROPOSITION 13-SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN
WATER, WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD
PROTECTION ACT
(Continued to the February 22, 2000, City Council meeting.)
20.3 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
PROPOSITION 14-CALIFORNIA READING AND
LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF
2000
20.4 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
PROPOSITION 26-THE LET'S FIX OUR SCHOOLS
I N I TIATIVE
20.5 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE NEED TO MEET
REGIONAL NEEDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF
AVIATION FACILITIES
Mayor Stone and Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero registered their no votes with regard to
Consent Calendar Item No. 20.2. Councilman Roberrs recommended continuing this
matter to the February 22, 2000 City Council meeting in order to address additional
investigation in light of the previous comments presented by Mr. Lynn.
Mayor Stone provided the rationale for his opposition to Consent Calendar Item No. 20.2
(adopting a resolution supporting Proposition 13), relaying that sinco there was between
a $5-$8 billion surplus, there was no justification for the additional taxing of the public
with respect to this issue.
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MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3, 5-9,
11-20.1, and 20.3-20.5, and to continue Item No. 20.2 to the February 22, 2000 City
Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero and voice
vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Naggar who abstained with
regard to Item No. 20.1 and voted no with regard to Item No. 20.4.
At this time Consent Calendar Item No. 4 was considered.
4 Approval of 1999-00 Mid-Year BudGet Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-00
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 2000-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
In response to Councilman Naggar's queries whether the analyst position matter could
be continued until after the workshop in order to consider additional information, Deputy
City Manger Thornhill advised that since this was part of the budget, if the matter was
not approved, staff would not be able to hire the additional personnel member; relayed
that the proposal was to fill the position with an employee who has worked for the City as
a project employee for four years, noting that the differential with respect to becoming a
permanent employee would be the provision of benefits.
With respect to Councilman Naggar's concerns, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchere
recommended that the matter be approved at this point in time, while requesting
additional information regarding the scope of work for that position during the workshop.
Relaying concurrence with Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero's recommendation, Councilman
Naggar requested that additional information be provided regarding the goals anticipated
to be accomplished with respect to this position.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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At this time Consent Calendar Item No. 10 was considered.
10 Award of Construction Contract for Old Town First Street Bddfie over Muftieta
Creek- Proiect No. PW95-08
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1
Award the construction contract for the First Street Extension - Project No.
PW95-08 - to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of
$4,522,222.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
10.2
Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $452,222.20 which is equal to 10% of the contract
amount;
10.3
Appropriate the necessary funds in the amount of $986,621.30 to cover the
reimbursable costs from Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and
Rancho California Water District (RCWD) for their facilities associated with
the bridge construction contract.
Mayor Stone advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this item, and therefore
left the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero presiding.
Director of Public Works Hughes provided an overview of the staff report (of record),
relaying the delays associated with the project due to the need to renew the Resource
Agency permits, additionally, noting that numerous utility conflicts that had needed to be
resolved; advised that all the required permits necessary have been secured, and that
the utility conflicts had been resolved; provided additional information regarding the
bidding process and the costs associated with this particular project; noted that the
project was one of the primary goals of the Old Town Specific Plan; and with regard to
safety issues, relayed the flooding issues that this project would address.
For Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero, City Attomey Thorson confirmed that this item was
regarding the award of the contract and that the Bridge Project was already in the
Capital Improvement Plan, which had already been approved by Council; and advised
that the award of the contract would define the exact scope of the work that would be
performed at that location.
Councilman Pratt requested that this matter be continued until the report regarding the
credibility of the traffic engineer who had prepared all the data had been completed,
which would most likely be in March; relayed that in his opinion this project was a bad
investment; noted concern with respect to the safety of children on Pujol Street; and with
respect to the flooding issues, relayed that residents could evacuate via the traffic
routes.
In response to the danger factors regarding children on Pujol Street, for Councilman
Naggar, Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information with respect to
the existing condition of the area, noting that there were no continuous routes for
pedestrian use; advised that an alternate project had already begun which would fully
improve Pujol Street from 6th Street to 1st Street, providing curbs and sidewalks
throughout the project area; with respect to children, noted that most the residents with
children were residing in multi-family units which had provision of play areas; noted that
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the traffic counts on this road were approximately 2500-3000 tdps a day, cladfiling for
Councilman Naggar, that this data was based on the City Engineers estimates of the
existing generation of traffic; relayed that it was not anticipated that the new bridge
would attract a significant amount of traffic due to the configuration of the route,
potentially adding 1000 additional trips a day; noted that the Bridge Project would be
inclusive of sidewalks on both sides for pedestrian crossing, creating a safer condition;
and advised that with respect to future business growth in Old Town, this bridge would
be beneficial.
In response to Councilman Naggars queries, Councilman Pratt reiterated that this
project was a bad investment, and that it would relieve no traffic congestion; relayed his
preference with respect to the Western Bypass Project which would provide accessibility
to development properties; and advised that he questioned the credibility of the traffic
engineering firm.
In response to Councilman Pratt's comments, Councilman RoberLs relayed that with
respect to the Western Bypass Project the Open Space area (which he would like
maintained) would be opened up for development; and relayed that the costs associated
with the Western Bypass Project were approximately five times the cost for this project.
For informational purposes, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero relayed the numerous past
Council discussions regarding this project; and with respect to safety issues, noted that
in 1993, five people had died in this area due to being unable to evacuate the area
during a flood, clarifying the need for this particular project.
MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Mayor Stone and Councilman Pratt who abstained.
At 8:30 P. M., the City Council recessed, and at 8:45 P.M. convened as the Temecula
Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:51 P.M,,
the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
21 GST Fiber Optics - Purchase of City-designated conduits
RECOMMENDATION:
21.1 Approve an agreement with GST Telecom in the amount of $120,000 to
purchase 2 one-quader inch conduits for City use within GST Telecom fiber
optic's trench.
Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that staff was recommending that this matter
be continued of calendar,
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to continue this matter off calendar. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
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22
Ordinance No. 2000-01 Prima Facie Speed Limit on Business Park Ddve
RECOMMENDATION:
22.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(D) OF
THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON BUSINESS PARK
DRIVE
Director of Public Works Hughes presented the staff report (per agenda material), noting
that the matter had been brought forward at the request of the Police Department in
order to establish an enforceable speed limit on Business Park Ddve; and relayed that
the Traffic Engineering Department had conducted a survey, establishing that the
appropriate and enforceable speed limit was 35 MPH.
Due to City Attorney ThorsoWs laryngitis, Mayor Stone introduced Ordinance No. 2000-
01, reading it by title only.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
23 Wolf Creek Development AGreement Council Ad Hoc Committee Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
23.1 Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to review the deal points
associated with the Wolf Creek Specific Plan Development Agreement.
MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to appoint Councilmen Naggar and Pratt to serve
on this Ad Hoc Committee. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero
and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Nelson commended the Public Works Department for their recent
accomplishments, reiterating the completion of the denoted projects on the
Agenda.
With respect to the budget, City Manager Nelson commended the Department
Heads, noting that in the mid-year process staff had not requested an increase in
appropriations to the operating budget; and relayed the proper finance
stewardship of the Department Heads with respect to the budgeting process.
With respect to staff budgeting, Councilman Naggar commended the City staff
regarding the conservative approach taken to the budget process.
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City Manager Nelson announced that on Thursday, FebmaW 17t' at 6:00 P.M.
the City would be holding a workshop relating to growth management strategies
in the City of Temecula; and invited the public to attend.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:56 P.M., Mayor Stone formally adjoumed the City Council meeting to the next
adjourned regular meeting: City Council Workshop, Tuesday, February 17, 2000, 7:00
P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
S.usan W. Jones, C
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