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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011299 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 1999 CLOSED SESSION A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called tGorder at 5:00 P.M. It was duly moved and seconded to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections: 1. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at 42049 Main Street, Temecula (APN 922-036-020), 28545 Front Street (APN 922-035-001), 28677 Front Street (APN 922-045- 017), 28735 Pujol Street (APN 922-062-019), 28731 Pujol Street (APN 922-062-016), 28725 Pujol Street (APN 922-0062-010), 42291 Sixth Street (APN 922-052-011), no situs (APN 922-053-080), 41830 Sixth Street (APN 922-031-018), 41858 Fifth Street (APN 922-031- 009), 41843 Fifth Street (APN 922-022-010). The negotiating parties are the City of Temecula/paroels of Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula and Lorraine Clark, Ladd Penfold, Ladanyi Ruther, Corbin, Ciais, Otto lot, Pelonero, Valencia, and Eppenger. Under negotiation is the pdce and terms of payment of the real property interests proposed to be acquired. 2. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at northeast corner of La Paz Street and Highway 79 South (APN 922-190-025). The negotiating parties are the City of Temecula, County of Riverside and Moramarco. Under negotiation are the pdca and terms of payment of the real property interests proposed to be acquired. 3. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning the acquisition of real property located at the west side of Second and Front Streets (APN 922-046-022 and 922-073-024). The negotiating parties are the Redevelopmerit Agency of the City of Temecula, First and Front LLP, and Cleveland Investment Co. Under negotiation is the pdca and terms of payment to the real property interests proposed to be acquired. 4. Conference with City Attorney and legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) with respect to two matters of existing litigation involving the City. The following cases and claims will be discussed: a) Eli Lilly & Company and b) Claim of Westside City LLC. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, and Ford. Absent: Councilmember: None. PRELUDE MUSIC The prelude music was provided by Justin Schultz. Minutes/011299 1 INVOCATION The invocation was given by Youth Pastor Tyler Longness of Baha'i Community of Temecula. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Comerchero. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Ford introduced Acting City Manager Nelson, Assistant City Manager O'Grady, and Deputy City Manager Thornhill to the viewing audience. Certificates of Valor/Certificates of Medt In light of their efforts to aid the fire victims of the Sycamore Terrace Apartments, the following individuals ware honored for these efforts and were presented with either a Certificate of Valor or a Certificate of Medt: Certificates of Valor Julie Westling James Miller Richard Allison Rhonda LaFlamme Johnathan Keimach Certificates of Merit Red Cross recipients Wayne Hall Margede Munch Julie Smith Judy Lujan Pauline Casta Gayle Gerdsh Trauma Intervention Program recipients Mada Gardea Joe Ellis Donna Cory Gayle Gerdsh Mayor Ford commended and expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support and outpouring of gifts from the community to the fire victims. Minutes/011299 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Donna Gohl and their son, Kasdan Gohl, fire victims, extended great appreciation to several organization, the community, and City staff for their aid dudng this crisis and for the generous donations. Mrs. Kamrhan Farwell and children, fire victims, as well extended great appreciation to those who assisted her family dudng this difficult time and for the generations donations made to her family. Mr. Sam Pratt, 40470 Bdxton Cove, relayed his concerns with regard to impacts that traffic stagnation has on the City as well as the County and proceeded with a detailed review of a plan (copies provided to the Councilmembers) which he has designed in an effort to mitigate associated impacts. To assist Mr. Pratt in his efforts, Mayor Ford noted that a copy of his letter would be forwarded, via Councilman Roberts, to the Riverside County Transportation Committee and to the Riverside Transit Authority via Councilman Lindemans. In response to Mr. Larry LeDoux's issues of concorn, 32004 Medot Crest, Councilman Lindemans advised that he would be appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Cox Communications Wireless Personal Communications System. City Attorney Thorson noted that each Councilmember has the right to appeal without the need to state any type of opposition or support and that the grounds for a Councilmember appealing is generally because it is an important public issue which should be decided by the City Council, noting that the appropriate documents will be drafted to implement the appeal. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Comerchero welcomed Acting City Manager Nelson on his retum to the City and wished him, Assistant City Manager O'Grady, and Deputy Manager Thornhill as successful year. B. Concurring with Mr. Pratt's concerns with regard to traffic stagnation, Councilman Roberts noted that he will share Mr. Pratt's letter with the Riverside County Transportation Committee and stated that the City has to be innovative in exploring future alternative transportation sourcos. C. In response to Councilman Roberts' concem with regard to increased response times, Mayor Pro Tem Stone advised that he and Mayor Ford had met with Fire Department personnel to address this issue; advised that a meeting has been set with the Amedcan Medical Response; and noted that a subcommittee has been formed and requested that he and Mayor Ford be appointed to serve on this subcommittee. No objections were noted to his request. D. Mayor Pro Tem Stone commended the Fire Department on its heroic efforts in preventing the loss of life and the spread of fire within the various neighborhoods dudng this Holiday season. Minutes/011299 3 CONSENT CALENDAR I Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 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 24, 1998; 2.2 Approve the minutes of November 30, 1998; 2.3 Approve the minutes of December 3, 1998; 2.4 Approve the minutes of December 8, 1998. 3 Resolution Approvincl List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 99-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1998 RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurers Report as of November 30, 1998. 5 Amendment to Fire Protection AGreement for Fiscal Year 1998-99 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the amended Fire Protection Agreement for Fiscal Year 1998-99 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement, final form to be approved by the City Manager and the City Attomey. MinuteNO11299 4 6 7 8 9 Purchase of two (2) City Vehicles RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the purchase of two (2) 1999 Dodge regular sized vehicles from Norm Reeves Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge in the amount of $39,874.48 (both). Records Destruction Approval RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the scheduled destruction of certain City records in accordance with the City of Ternecula approved Records Retention Policy Accept Public Improvements in Tract No. 21067 (located northwesterly of the intersection of Pala Road at Loma Linda Road) RECOMMENDATION 8.1 Accept the Public Improvements including subdivision monumentation in Tract No. 21067; 8.2 Authorize reduction in the Faithful Performance Securities to the 10% warranty amount, release of the Subdivision Monumentation security, and initiation of the one-year warranty pedod; 8.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety. (Consent Calendar Item No. 8 continued to a date uncertain.) Accept Substitute Agreement and Secudty for Erosion Control in Tentative Tract Nos. 23143-2, -3, and -4 (located southeasterly of the intersection of Pauba Road at Butterfield Sta.Qe Road) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Accept the substitute Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Secudty for Erosion Control in Tentative Tract Nos. 23143-2, -3, and --4; 9.2 Authorize the release of the Erosion Control Secudty posted by Crowne Meadows, L.L.P., a Washington Limited Partnership; 9.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developers and sureties. Minutes/011299 5 10 Authorize access to Rvcrest Ddve from Lot 4 in Tract No. 22208 (located northeasterly of Margadta Road at Solana Way) RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Authorize ddveway access to Lot 4 in Tract No. 22208 from Rycrest Drive by permiffing an exception to the abutters access dghts dedicated to and accepted by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approval of the final Tract Map; 10.2 Authorize the City Engineer to approve the specific location subject to the issuance of an encroachment permit seffing forth conditions of approval including slope protection and landscape and irrigation relocation/restoration to the satisfaction of TCSD staff. 11 Accept Public Improvements for the intedor streets in Tract No. 23371-3(A) (located northwesterly of the intersection of Rancho Califomia Road at Meadows Parkway) RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Accept Public Improvements for the interior streets in Tract No. 23371-3(A); 11.2 Authorize reduction in Faithful Performance security amounts to the 10% warranty amount and initiation of the one-year warranty period; 11.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and the surety. 12 Accept Public Improvements for interior streets in Tract No. 23371-3(B) (located northwesterly of the intersection of Meadows Parkway at Rancho Califomia Road) RECOMMENDATION: 12.1 Accept Public Improvements for interior streets in Tract No. 23371-3(B); 12.2 Authorize reduction in Faithful Performance security amounts to the 10% warranty amount and initiation of the one-year warranty pedod; 12.3 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the developer and the surety. 13 Release Traffic Si.~nalization MitiQation and Labor and Materials Securities in Parcel Map 27714 (located east of Ynez Road between Solana Way and Rancho California Road) RECOMMENDATION: 13.1 Authorize release of the Traffic Signalization Mitigation and Labor and Materials securities in Parcel Map No. 27714; 13.2 Direct the City Clerk to so notify the Developer and surety. Minutes/011299 6 14 Authorization to Preorder the Traffic Si.qnal Poles for Winchester Road/Ynez Road - Project No. PW97-06 - and Mar.aadta Road/Overland Drive - Project No. PW97-07 RECOMMENDATION: 14.1 Authorize staff to preorder the traffic signal poles for Winchester Road/Ynez Road - Project No. PW97-06 - and Margadta Road/Overland Ddve - Project No. PW97-07 - from McCain Traffic Supply for an amount of $83,397.25. 15 Winchester Road at 1-15 Off-Ramp Widening3 - Proiect No. PW97-03 RECOMMENDATION: 15.1 Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for irrigation relocation in the amount of $32,690.76. 16 Amendment No. I to Professional Service Aoreement with CHJ. Inc. for the Old Town Streetscape Proiect- Project No. PVV97-05 RECOMMENDATION: 16.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Temecula and CHJ, Inc. to provide additiO.nal Professional Inspection Services for the Old Town Streetscape Project - Project No. PVV97-05 - in the amount not to exceed $18,284.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1. (Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this Item.) 17 Completion and Acceptance of the Cosmic Ddve and AQena Street Sidewalk Improvement Proiect No. 6- Project No. PW97-02 RECOMMENDATION: 17.1 File the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one- year (1) Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 17.2 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after the filing of the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed. 18 Parcel MaD No. 28657-1 (located at the northwest comer of Diaz Road and Reminaton Avenue) RECOMMENDATION: 18.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 28657-1 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; 18.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; Minutes/011299 7 19 2O 21 18.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Letters of Credit as security for the agreements. (Consent Calendar Item No. 18 continued to a date uncertain.) Award of Construction Contract for Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Rancho California Road and Via Las Colinas - Project No. PVV97-29 RECOMMENDATION: 19.1 Award a construction contract for the installation of a traffic signal at the subject intersection to DBX, Inc. of Temecula, California, in the amount of $75,269.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 19.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $7,526.90 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. Approval of Cooperative AGreement with the Temecula Redevelopment AGency for Construction and Funding of Front Street Improvements - south of Ranch California Road to Moreno Road - Project No. PVV98-06 RECOMMENDATION: 20.1 Approve an Agreement entitled Cooperative Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of the City of Temecula for construction and funding of Front Street Improvements south of Rancho California Road to Moreno Road - Project No. PW98-06; 20.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of he City in substantially the form attached to the Agenda Report, (Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this Item.) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98-22 RECOMMENDATION: 21.1 Adopt an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 98-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO REVISE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE CORE OF OLD TOWN (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0472) (Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this Item.) Minutes/011299 8 MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 7, 9 - 17, and 19 -21 (Item Nos. 8 and 18 were continued to a date uncertain). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Stone who abstained with regard to Item Nos. 16, 20, and 21. At 7:45 P.M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 8:08 P.M., after a shod recess, the City Coundl resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 Plannina Application No. PA98-0397 (Zoning Amendment) - An Amendment to the Citv's Zoning MaD, adding Planned Development Ovedav No. 2 (PDO-2) with Corresponding Changes to the Development Code RECOMMENDATION: 22.1 Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaretion for Planning Application No. PA98-0397 (Zoning Amendment); 22.2 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 99-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ADD A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY NO. 2 (PDO-2) TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARGARITA ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,400 FEET EAST OF MORAGA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-370-004, AND ADDING SECTION 17.22.110 THROUGH 17.22.118 TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY NO. 2 FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97- 0397 By way of elevation drawings, Deputy City Manager Thomhill reviewed the staff report (of record). Councilman Comerchero extended his appreciation to the developer for his suppod with regard to this amendment. At this time, Mayor Ford opened the public headng. Ms. Patti Nahill of Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, relayed the owners as well the developers support of staffs recommendation. Mr. Art Montgomery, 3365 Country Rose Circle, Encinitas, representing the owner of the property, reiterated her support of staffs recommendation. There being no additional comments, Mayor Ford closed the public headng. Minutes/011299 9 Relaying his delight with the reduction in density, Mayor Pro Tem Stone offered the following motion: ' City Attorney Thorson introduced Ordinance No. 99-01 reading it by title only. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve staff recommendation, including the introduction of Ordinance No. 99-01. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 23 Planning ApDlicetion PA98-0318 and PA98-0449: (General Plan Amendment and Zone ChanQe) Corona Ranch RECOMMENDATION: 23.1 23.2 23.3 Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application PA98-0318 and PA98-0449; Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 99-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR A SITE LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH AND BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 952-150-001 AND 952-150-003) Introduce and read by.title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 99-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FOR A SITE LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH AND BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 952-150-001 AND 952-150-003) ;.~ In light of Mayor Ford's abstention with regard to this issue, Mayor Pro Tern Stone presided over this Item. By way of exhibits, Deputy City Manager Thornhill highlighted the staff report (as per agenda material). Viewing the proposed project as innovative and attractive, Councilmembers Comerchero and Lindemans relayed their support of the project. Ms. Patti Nahill of Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, representing the owners of the property, relayed the owners' concurrence with staff's recommendation and noted that the portion of property located in the County is currently zoned for 2 - 4 dwelling units per acre. Minutes/011299 10 City Attomey Thorson introduced Ordinance No. 99-02 reading the ordinance by title only. MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lindemans and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Mayor Ford who abstained. At this time, Mayor Ford retumed to the dais. 24 Pala Road Planned Development Ovedav (PDO-1) Plannin{3 Application PA97-0237 - General Plan Amendment and Zone Chan~e RECOMMENDATION: 24.1 Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0237; 24.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 99-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP ON THE EAST SIDE OF PALA ROAD SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH RAINBOW CANYON ROAD (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0237) 24.3 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 99-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ON THE EAST SIDE OF PALA ROAD SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH RAINBOW CANYON ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 950-110-018, 019, 020, AND 032 AND ADDING SECTIONS 17.22.100 THROUGH 17.22.108 TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT NO. I (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0237) Reviewing the staff report (as per wdtten material), Deputy City Manager Thomhill advised that the property of discussion is heavily constrained and, therefore, limited in development; that the proposed zone change is staff driven; and that properties located in the Flood Plane area will, as well, be rezoned. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Stone's concern, City Attorney Thorson advised that specific regulations within the Development Code deal with what types of structures/uses are permitted in the area of discussion and that the permitted uses in the Flood Zone could be restricted and indemnification could be considered. ~ Mayor Ford suggested restricting the use in the Flood Zone and that it be designated as such on the map. Minutes/011299 11 At this time, Mayor Ford opened the public headng. Mr. Larry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, representing the owners of Hazit Market and the vacant property, reviewed the existing restrictions of the properties of discussion and relayed his support of staff's proposal. There being no additional comments, Mayor Ford closed the public headng. City Attorney Thorson introduced Ordinance No. 99-03 reading it by title only. MOTION: Councilman Roberts moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lindemans and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. For those neighboring residents, Mayor Ford advised that the proposed action will lower the allowable density as well as condition it and, thereby, Iowedng traffic volume and having the ability to control future uses by way of a review/hearing process. COUNCIL BUSINESS 25 Award of Construction Contract for Mall Improvements for Ynez Road - Winchester Road to Ovedand Ddve and Winchester Road/Ynez Road to Man:ladta Road - Project No. PW97-06 ~' RECOMMENDATION: 25.1 Award a contract for the construction of Winchester Road and Ynez Road Street Widening - Project No. PW97-06 - to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $999,999.00; 25.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $99,999.90 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 25.3 Authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $25,900.00 for Caltrans inspection costs per the encroachment permit submitted to the City on January 5, 1999. Director of Public Works Kicak reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material including supplemental material). MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve sta~ff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 26 Award of Construction Contract for Mamadta Road. Ovedand Drive, and Long Canyon Creek Improvements - Project No. PW97-07 RECOMMENDATION: 26.1 Award a contract for the construction of Margadta Road, Ovedand Drive, and Long Canyon Creek - Project No. PW 97-07 - to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $3,190,225.00; Minutes/011299 12 26.2 Authorize the Acting City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $319,022.50 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 26.3 Authorize a transfer of $666,000.00 from Account No. 210-165-683-5804, $120,000.00 from Account No. 210-165-696-5804, and $629,000.00 from Account No. 210-165-604-5804 to Account No. 210-165-681-5804. Director of Public Works Kicak reviewed the staff report (of record), clarifying the need for additional funds. Mayor Ford requested that a report be presented to staff outlining the Mall completion commitments as per the Development Contract for road improvements/structures. In response to Councilman Lindemans, Mayor Ford noted that the possibility of ovemight construction for the Ovedand Overcrossing will be discussed in more detail at the upcoming City Council Workshop. MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 27 Selection of City Council Committee AssiGnments RECOMMENDATION: 27.1 Appoint a member of the City Council to serve on each of the following committees: · Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency · Riverside Transit Agency · WRCOG (Westem Riverside Council of Governments) Representative · French Valley Airport Committee · Temecula Sister City Corporation Board of Directors · Temecula/Murdeta Joint Transportation/Traffic Committee 27.2 Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on each of the following Committees: · Economic Development Committee · Finance Committee · Old Town Steedng Committee · Public Works/Facilities Committee · Joint City Council/TVSD Committee · Murdeta Creek Advisory Board - appoint one member and one alternate · Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Committee · Old Town Parking Incentives Ad Hoc Committee · League of Califomia Congrass - Voting Delegates · School Impact Mitigation Fees Ad Hoc Committee · Riverside County Transportation Commission - appoint one member and one altemate · League of California Cities Minutes/011299 13 27.3 Appoint a member of the City Council to serve as liaison to each of the City Commissions and Committees and to the Pechanga Tribal Coundl. MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve the City Council Committee Assignments as noted below. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval, Appointed a member of the City Council to serve on each of the following Committees: · Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency - Mayor Ford · Riverside Transit Agency - Councilman Lindemans · WRCOG (Western Riverside Council of Governments) Representative - Councilman Roberts · French Valley Airport Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Temecula Sister City Corporation Board of Directors - Councilman Comerchero · Temecula/Murdeta Joint Transportation/Traffic Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Stone and Mayor Ford Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on each of the following Committees: · Economic Development Committee - Councilman Roberts and Councilman Comerchero · Finance Committee - Councilman Lindeman$ and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Old Town Steedng Committee - Councilman Lindemans and Mayor Ford · Public Works/Facilities Committee - Councilman Roberts and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Joint City Council/TVSD Committee - Councilman Roberts and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Murrieta Creek Advisory Board - appoint one member and one alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Stone as the member and Mayor Ford as the alternate · Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Stone and Councilman Comerchero · Old Town Parking Incentives Ad Hoc Committee - Councilman Lindemans and Mayor Ford · League of California Congress - Voting Delegates- Mayor Ford and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · School Impact Mitigation Fees Ad Hoc Committee- Councilman Roberts and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Riverside County Transportation Commission - appoint one member and one alternate -Councilman Roberts and Councilman Comerchero · League of California Cities - Mayor Ford and Mayor Pro Tem Minutes/011299 14 Appointed a member of the City Council to serve as liaison to each of the City Commissions and Committees and to the Pechanga Tribal Council. · Planning Commission - Councilman Comerchero · Community Services District - Councilman Comerchero · Publicrrraffic Safety Commission - Councilman Roberts · Old Town Local Review Board - Councilman Lindemans · Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee - Councilman Lindemans · Library Task Force- Councilman Roberts and Mayor Pro Tem Stone · Pechanga Tdbal Council - Mayor Ford and Councilman Roberts CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Acting City Manager Nelson relayed his pleasure with retuming to the City of Temecula; advised that he is looking forward to working with staff and the community and commended former City Manager Bradley on a job well done. B. Mr. Nelson briefly commented on the recent tumbleweed problem in the Wolf Valley area and commended the Fire Department in particular Chief Wdght and Captain Mason for their efforts assodated with this clean-up and thanked CR&R for their assistance as well as staff and the community for their efforts associated with the clean-up. In light of this recent tumbleweed problem, Mayor Ford requested that Code Enforcement address the issue of weed abatement on vacant properties. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT With regard to Closed Session Item Nos. I and 3, City Attomey Thorson advised that the City Council had provided direction to staff with respect to continuing negotiation; with regard to Item No. 2, he noted that City Council had provided direction to him with respect to finalizing the agreement; and with regard to the two litigation matters, Mr. Thorson advised that City Coundl provided direction. ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M., Mayor Ford formally adjourned the City Council ~ meeting t rkshop on Thursday, January 21, 1999, at 6:00 P.M. ./~ Ford, Mayor ATTEST: usan V~'. Jones, C [SEAL] Minutes/011299 15