HomeMy WebLinkAbout041399 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 13, 1999
CLOSED SESSION
A meeting of the City of Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:30 P.M. It was duly
moved mad 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 ,,,'~sion and/or ~ of real property located at 28464
Front Slreet, Temecu/. The negotiating patlee Ire the RedeveloFnent Agency of the
City of Temecu/mad I:Xml Developmw~ Company, Ed ~ Kathleen Dool. Under
negot/tion is the price and tertM of payment 1o N real lN'operty interests proposed to
be conveyed and/or acquired. The Agency/City negotiators are Shswrt Nelson, Jams
O'Gredy, mci John Meyer.
2. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Govmnt Code Section
54958.8 concerning the tcq~sition of real property located at 28721 Front Street,
Temecule (APN922-073-017, 922-046-022, and 922-073-024). The negotiating parties
am the Redevelopmerit Agency of the City of Ternecule taxi Cleveland Investment
Company. Under negotiation is the ~ and terms of payment to the real property
interests proposed to be ~cquired. The Agency/City negotiators are Shawn Nelson,
James O'Gredy, and John Meyer.
3. Conference with real property pursuant to Government Code Section 54958.8
concerning the leasing of real property located at Temecule Mercantile Building, 42051
Main Street, Temecula. The negotiating parties are the City of Temecula and the
Temecule Chamber of Commerce. Under negotiation are the price mad terms of
payment of the real property imemsts proposed to be conveyed mad/or acquired. The
City negotiators are Shaw~ Nelson mad James O'Grady.
4. Conferertce with City Attorney and legal counsel pursuant to Govemrnent Code
Section 54956.9(a) wilh respect to one matter of existing litigation involving the City
and/or the Agency. The following claim will be discussed: WestJiide City, LLC.
5. Conference with City Attomey arKI legJ counsel pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b) and (c) with respect to one matter of potentlel litigation. Wilh respect
to such matter, the City Amy has determined that a point has been reached where
there is a signicant exposure to litigation involving the City based on existing facts and
circumstart, es and the City will deride whether to initiate litigation.
6. Discussion of candidates for position of City Manager pursuant to Govemment
Code Section 54957.
The Open Seaion of the City Council meeting convened at 7:02 P.M.
Absent
PRELUDE MUSIC
Comerchem, UrKlemans, Roberts, Stone,
and Ford.
Councilmember. None.
The prelude music was provided by Matthew Sweeney.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Associate Pastor Kenny Kehay.
AII EGIANCF
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Councilman Roberts.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Introduction of Voorbum Police Delen-tion
Mayor Ford introduced the visiting delegates to the public with Voorbuq} Police Chief Cot
Visser addressing the City Council Ind thanking and relaying the exciting experiences the
delegates I~d shared with their host families ard the City.
Certificate of Anoreciation to Susie Bridn~s
Although she was unable to attend, Mayor Ford read into the record the Ceffific~te to Ms.
Bridges thanking her for her services on the Old Town Redevelopmerit Advisory Committee.
Boys and Gids Week Proclamation
Mayor Ford so proclaimed April 11 - 17, 1999, as Boys end Girls Club Week.
1998 United Way Camoalnn Awards
Ms. Karl Spencer-Hollis, Director of Southwest County Region for United Way of the Inl~ncl
Valley, commended ~ Speci-list Cohee on her associated efforts with the City's campaign
and presented to her s Certificate of Appredation.
Mr. Joe Lawler, Chairman of the Temecula/Muffiete 1998 United Way Campaign, presented to
the City the Outstanding Munidpal Campaign Award as well as the Silver per Capita Award.
Ceffificates of Achievement for obtaininn E~,nle Scout
Mayor Ford recognized the following individuals for attaining the Eagle Scout rank and Mayor
Pro Tem Stone presented them with Certjrmates of Achievement:
Matti~-w Grimes Wright
Dominic Michael Carcioppolo, III
Brent A. "ribbet
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Mr. Frank Digiacomo, 32039 Merlot Crest, cornmented on the visual blight of the northwest
corner of Rancho California and Meadows Parkway as it has become a used car lot.
B. Thanking lhe City Council for making the constmction of the Libmry a p~ in the
community, Ms. Grace Meannan, 36500 DePortola, representing the Friends of TomecuLl Library,
expressed appreciation to the City Counc. jI for its generous Ubrary funding and as well thanked the
numerous volunteers for their associated efforts.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Councilman Roberts thanked Ms. Mellman for the numerous hours she has devoted to the
Ubrary.
B. Councilman Roberts advised that Councilman Comerchero, Assistant City Manager
O'Grady, and Ms. Judy Steals, Southwest Riverside EDC Director, allended the California
As~x:iation for Local Economic Development (CALED) Conference at which touriNn was
disc,~ss~d.
C. Having attended the Southem California Association of Governments (SCAG) General
Assembly meeting, Councilman Roberts noted that Senator Boxer was the guest speaker and bhat
she had relayed her support of Federal funding for the first phase of highspeed rail maglfit planning
in the SCAG Region. He also staid that the County Association of Governments offmils will be
meeting with SCAG Regional Coundlmembers to discuss transpodation problems.
D. Gouncilman Roberrs advised that he has been appointed to the Southem Califomia
Association of Govemmonts Truck Lane Taskforce, noting that the Taskforce has been awarded
two gram to study removing trucks from the freeway and providing alternative truck mutes.
E. Councilman Roberrs also noted that he has been appointed to the Transit Corridor
Taskforce.
F. Having attended a recent Dornenigoni Reservok tour, Councilman Lindemans noted that
Supervisor Venable has sited that SR79 to Hernet will he a m-lane highway prior to its completion
and that lhe Newpod Freeway (east to west) will as well be completed prior to completion of the
mservok.
G. Councilman Undemans advised that he had as well attended the mall tour.
H. Having attended the CALED Corference with Councilman Roberts, Councilman
Comerchero noted that topics of discussion included bum in<x~-'tors. In light of the ideas
shared and irformation provided, Mr. Comerchero commented on the benefits derived by attending
such conferences.
I. Commenting on the City's ovenNhelming volunteer support, Councilman Comerchero
advised that these volunteers will be honored at a Recognition Luncheon on April 22, 1999.
J. Having also sttended the mall tour, Mayor Pro Tem Stone commented on the construction
progress, advising that RobinsoNMay will be opening for business in September with the mall
opening October 27, 1999. Mr. Stone briefly commented on the positive impacts the rose will have
on the City such ss the number of jobs it will provide as well as the sales tax revenue which could
be utilized for various new programs such as faster ambulance services throughout the City.
K. Mayor Pro Tem Stone further commented on the City's goal to provide smbulsnce services
independent of American Medical Response (AMR), noting that the City would on the vehicle snd
the personn~ would be subskized by ~e City.
L. Thenking the various Commission representatives for attending the City Council meeting,
Mayor Pro Tern Stone thanked City Manager snd staff for immediately addressing his request to
extend the dis for the Commission representatives. Mr. Stone also requested that each
Commission representative be provided s full City Council egencll pickeL
M. Mayor Pro Tem Stone commended Councilman Robarts on his continued efforts associated
with public trsnsportstion.
N. Mayor Pm Tern Stone requested that Code Errorcement eddress the noted resident
concam with regard to prohibiting a used car lot st Meadows Parkway and Rencho Califomis Road.
O. Mayor Pro Tern ,Stor~ commended both Ms. Grace Melimsn and Ms. Rosie Vanderhssk for
their assodsted efforts with the City L.ibrsW.
P. Mayor Ford commented on his continued involvement with Wsstsrn Riverside County of
Governments (WRCOG) as it relates to the kangaroo rst. Mr. Ford u well commented on the
successes of verious City programs such the Temeculs Against Grsffi (TAG) progrsm end the
Crime-Free Housing Program.
Q. Referencing current ML Jaginto College extension dvsmes provided in the City, Mayor Ford
commented on slforts that have been undsrtsksn to provide UCR extension classes within the City
in order to provide higher educstion without the need to travel.
R. Mayor Ford as well addressed th~ dk,,~sssion of City-subsiru-ed imbulance sawice, noting
that the matter has been sgendized for the April 20, 1999, City Council meeting.
S. Mayor Ford requested the City Councirs support to oppose the potential legisiation with
regard to forensic micas, advising that the opposition would prohibit the County from distributing
forensic costs to the City. Council consensus was given end it was noted that a letter would be
prepared for the Mayor's signature.
T. In light of the upcoming completion of the Domenigoni Reservoir, Mayor Ford commented
on the support of potentisl fee bond structures in order to sddress the trsff'r.-relatsd impacts to the
City as s result of the Reservoir.
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U. Msyor Ford invited and encouraged the public to listen to K-Frog Vslley Hopp~ on
Sunclys for a h/f hour, noting Itmt this MIf hour could be utilized as ~ forin to ~lress
public concerns, comments, questions, etc.
CONSENT C/" FNDAR
Standard Ordinance Adoption Procedure
RECOMMENDATON:
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions induded in the
agenda.
Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of February 23, 1999;
Approve the minutes of March 2, 1999.
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2.2
Resolution AnDrOVinn IiSt of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a rasotution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 99-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
City Treasurers Reood as of Februm 28, 1999
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of Felxuary 28, 1999.
Contract InaDection Services for Buildir~ and Safety
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve a First Amendment to an existing Agreement for Consultant Services with
JAS Pacir-m, Inc. in the amount of $44,960 to provide building inspection services to
the Building and Safety Depadmem. The total contract amount will be $109,920.
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Notice of an Addendurn of a Ner,,~tive Declaration for construction of Overland Drive
between Mamarite Road and Jefferson Avenue (Acldendum to FA-6}
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1
Approve the Addendum to the Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment
Number 6 Revised, the proposed construction of Overtend Drive between Mergerite
Road and Jefferson Avenue.
Santa Gertrudis Valley. Marn,,rita Road - Date Street Storm Drain Line B - Prolect No. 7-
0-0179 - Tract Map No. 28778 - Cooperative Anreement
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1
Approve the Margarita Road - Data Street Storm Drain Line B - Project No.
7-0-0179 - Tract Map No. 28778 - Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the County of Riverside, and
Woodside Homes of California, Inc.;
7.2 Authorize the execution of such agreement in its final form by the Mayor, City
Attorney, and City Clerk.
Tract MAn No. ~8033 (located south of La Serena Way. east of Temeku Ddve. west of
Meadows Parkway in the Mamarim Villaae Specific Plan No. 199
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Aplxove Tract Map No. 29033 in ~onfo~'nan~a with the Conditions of Approval;
8.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
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Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful
Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Monument Bond as secudty for
Acceot Subdivision Monumentation in Tract No. 23142 (located northeasterly of the
intersection of Meadows Parkway at Rencho California Road1
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Accept the Subdivision Momanentation in Tract Map No. 23142;
9.2 Authorize the release of the Subdivision Monument Security;
9.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety.
10 Accel)tance of Grant of Easement for Traffic Sional Eauipment GMS Realty, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
10. 1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING A MAINTENANCE EASEMENT FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANT
STRUCTURES, RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF RANCHO
CALIFORNIA ROAD AND VIA I. AS COUNAS
11 National Pollutent Dischart,,, Pumination System (NPDFSI Stormwater Dischame Permit
Imolementation Anreement
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCARGE EUMINIATION SYSTEM
STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION
AGREEMENT AND MAKING FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
12 Professional Services Anreement for Overland Drive Overcrossinn - Project No. PW95-11
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1
Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Structural B~:lge Inspection for lhe
Overland Ddve Overcrossing - Project No. PW95-11 - to C, altrop Engineering
Coq~oration for $45,408.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
12.2 Aulhorize the City Manager to approve change ordem not to exceed the
contingency amount of $4,540.80 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
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Professional Services Aoreement for Pala Road Bddae Improvements - Proiect No. PW97-
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RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Caltrop Engineering Corporation
in an amount of $60,544.00 for Structural Bridge Inspection for the Pala Road
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ltldge Improvements - Project No. PVV97-15 - and aulhorize the Mayor to execute
the contract;
Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $6,054.40 which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount.
14 Old Town StreetscaN Pmiect- Project No. PVV97-05 - Pdvate Prooertv Access
ImDrovement~
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1
Approve a contract for miscellaneous work =ssod;ted with completing the Old Town
Project- Project No. PVV97~ to Rizzo Conam, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $17,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the corttract;
14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency mnount of $1,700 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount;
15 Acceot Public Improvements in Parcel MaD No. 28384 (located at the northeast comer of
the intersec6on of Marn-rita Road and Hinhwav 79 South)
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Accept the public improvements in Parcel Map No. 28384;
15.2 AutrKXize reduction in Faithful Performance secudty to the warranty amount and
initiate the one-year warranty period;
15.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the developer and surety.
16 Second Readinn of Ordinance No. 99--08
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Adopt an ordinance anUtled:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAMPOS VERDES SPECIFIC PLAN
(NO. 1) OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, NORTHEAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF MARGARITA ROAD AND NORTH GENERAL
KEARNY ROAD (SOUTH OF WINCHESTER ROAD) AND KNOWN
AS ASSESSOWS PARCEL NOS. 910-130-056, 910-130-059, 910-
130-060, 921-O90-052, 921-090-058, 921-090-059, 921-090-060, AND
921-0904)61 (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0015)
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17 Second Re~dinn of Ordinance No. 9909
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION NO. 2.40.100
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF
OF THE
MONTHLY
18 Second Readinn of Ordinance No. 99-10
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING STORMWATER URBAN RUNOFF
MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE RATIONAL PLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMIRATION
SYSTEM PROGRAM AS AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: Mayor Pm Tern Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-18. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Roberts and voice vote reflected urmnimous approval.
At 8:01 P. M., the City Council convened as the Ternecula Community Services District and the
Ternec4jla Redevelopment Agency. At 8:15 P.M., the City Coundl resumed with regularly
scheduled City Council business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ADOeal of the Pinning Commission's ADOrOval of Plannino Apolication No. PA98-0219
(Conditional Use Permit)- Cox Communications W'reles$ Personal Communications
Svstem (PCSI with antennas mounted atOO II 60-fOOt hioh rnonopole disouised as an
evetureen oin~ tree (mortopine} at the Rancho California Water District water tank site at
3100 Rancho California Road
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Adopt the Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA98-0219;
19.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0219
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-APPEN.) UPHOLDING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA98-0219 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) TO
CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM (PCS) FACILITY CONSISTING OF TWELVE (12) PANEL
ANTENNAS, ONE (1) GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
ANTENNA, AND SIX (6) CABINETS HOUSING A BASE
TRANSCENER STATION (BTS) UNIT AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
AND BATTERY EQUIPMENT. THE ANTENNAS WILL BE
MOUNTED ATOP A 60-FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE DISGUISED AS
AN EVERGREEN PINE TREE (MONOPINE) LOCATED AT THE
RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT WATER TANK SITE AT
3100 RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND KNOWN AS
ASSESSOWS PARCEL NO. 953-060-022
By way of overheads, Deputy City Manager Thornhill presented the staff report (as per sgencls
mstedsl), advising that Mr. Ron Guerriero, Chairman of the Pinning Commission, will be
abstaining with regard to this matter but Itmt Planning Commissioner Nsggsr is in attendance to
address any City Council concerns, questions, etc. For Councilman Lindernans, Mr. Thornhill
reviewed the applicant's review process of other viable locations and noted that no second
opinion had been provided as to the requested location.
At this tim, Mayor Ford opened the public hearing.
By way of overheads, Mr. Greg Morrison, rapresenting the applicant, reviewed the spplicant's
mtiorsla as it relates to the proposed sits; noted no objection to work with staff as it relates to
proposed s~ edditiorml lat~iscspi~ aks~ ~ south Sopo as ~ as a landing
maintenance program.
In response to Councilman Comerchero's desire to provide sufficient landscaping, Mr. Morrison
voiced no objection to exploring the use of other types of it-growing trees; noted that foliage
coverage could be lowered on the pole; sdvised that this third pole would sufficiently service the
entire City; stud stated that in the event Cox Comrnurdcstions were to change its tachnology to
satellite, the applicant would be willing to remove the pole st the applicsrfs expense.
Councilman Roberrs suggested that the City Council consider s zoning amendment and that
until such an amendment has bean considered that a moratorium be considered. Mr. Roberrs
as well suggested the use of Eucalyptus trees, which are fast-growing trees and drought
resistant, and recommended that proper and similar screening be provided for the fence.
By way of topogrsphicsl maps, Mr. Shawn Blarle, 32016 Madot Crest, referenced other possible
sites which would not have neighboring residential homes; relayed his and numerous residents
opposition to the proposed site; and presented a petition of opposition.
Noting that the proposed pole would be placed on property owned by the Rsncho California
Water District, Mr. Frank Diglacomo, 32032 Marlot Crest, reiterated s previously noted concern
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as it ales to Conflict of Interest for the Board of ~ for the Water District. Considering
the visual plight of the proposed site, he noted his objection to it.
In light of his experience with radio ~, Mr. Mike Burton, 30366 Santa Cecilia, noted that
the amount of radio frequency exposure from the proposed pole will not create a health risk
hazard and relayed his suppod of the site.
Mr. John Camp, 32012 Medot Crest, as well relayed his opposition to the proposed site.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Stone, Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that such antennas
am not permitted in residential zones and that he would review the topographical maps
presented by Mr. Bieria to determine other allowable locations.
Relaying his opposition to the proposed site, Coundlman Lindernans commented on the
Council's ability to consider · General Plan amendment. Mr. Undemans requested that a
second opinion as to the proposed location be provided; viewed the proposed pole as
aesthetically unpleasing; and voiced no concern as to health risks.
Although a General Plan amendment could be considered by the City Council, Mayor Pm Tem
Stone noted that this applicant has attempted to mitigate any potential impacts. With regard to
the proposed landscaping, Mr. Stone noted that it will as well address the visual appearance of
For Councilman Roberts, City Amy ~ provided ciadfr, ation of those consequences
associated with denying the proposed request, noting the following:
that although administrative remedies have to be exhausted, the applicant may
appeal to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of the Site; that the PUC has
the reserved jurisdiction over the dUng of these facilities; and that the City
Council may submit condiUons of approval to the PUC to uphold the Councirs
aesthetic conditions.
MOTION: Councilman Uncleroans moved to uphold the appeal and deny the project. The
motion was secorgled by Mayor Ford. (This motion was ultimately withdrawn; see below.)
Reiterating his previous comment, Mayor Pro Tern Stone noted that by way of edd'dional
landscaping, the applicant has undertaken measures to mitigate the aesthetic appeaa; that
Citys radio frequency need during an emergency;, that the City Council could review a General
Plan amendment but that it should not preclude the applicant from constructing the requested
pole; and that he, therefore, would oppose denial of the request
Although the applicant has undertaken measures to mitigate any potential impam, Mayor Ford
alternative sites.
In light of the comments, Coundiman Roberrs, echoed by Councilman Comerchero, suggested
to continue this matter one more time in order to ensure that altemaUves sites have been
propedy explored end in order to obtain a second opinion.
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Conc~ wilh Councilman Roberts' suggestion, Coun{tman Lindemans, echoed by Mayor
Ford, withdrew hi originally made motion to uphold the appeal and deny the project.
MOTION: Counciirmm Roberts move to continue this agencla item to the May 25, 1999, City
Courtall meeting in order for staff to revisw the topographk:al maps with Mr. Bierle as well as the
applicant and to receive s second opinion as to site location. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Lindenins and voice vote reflected unanimous approval,
At 9:12 P.M., Mayor Ford called a recess and reconvermd the meeting st 9:20 P.M.
20 Temecula Iihrarv Site Selection and Conceptual Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
20.1 Approve the site selection on Pauba Road west of Parkview Fire Station 84 and
preliminary conceptual plan for the Temecula Library;
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Direct staff to negotiate with LPA for a scope of services and compensation for the
completion of schematic design, design development, and consin drawings for
Deputy Director of Community Sen~ices Ruse reviewed the staff repod (as per agenda material)
and introduced Mr. Jim Wirick and Mr. Rick Dim ado of LPA who, by way of a power point
In response to Councilman Lindemans, Deputy Director Ruse noted that although staff has not
been able to identify, at this point in tim, gram funding for the library, staff will continue to
explore all options.
Councilmen Roberts recommemded that the City's lobbyist in Washington be directed to explore
possible grant funding for the library.
Ms. Grace Mellrnan, 36500 DePortola Road, encouraged the City Council to approve the
Temecula site selection and conceptual plan.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to concur with the staft recommendation. The moUon
was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
21 Old Town RedeveloDment Advisory Committee Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
21.1 Appoint a member to serve an unexpired term on the Old Town Redeveloprnent
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tent Stone noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this agenda item.
City Clerk Jones pmsentad the staff report (of record).
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MOTION: Councilmen Lindentans moved to appoint Mr. Hank Testasecca to the Old Town
Redevalopment Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero
and voice vote ~ approval with the exception of Mayor Pm Tem Stone who abstained.
Mayor Ford introduced Mr. Testesecca to the attending and viewing public.
22 Consideration of SponSOrShip Reauest
RECOMMENDATION:
22.1 Consider the sponsorship request for the Temecula Valley Film Festival;
22.2 If approved, appropriate f30,000 from the City's unallocated reserves of the General
Fund to account no. 0001-111-999-5264.
Councilman Comerchero noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue.
Assistant City Manager O' Grady reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), clarifying
that the Film Festival for June 1999 would be in lieu of the normally plenned Festival for
September 1999. He noted that by scheduling this event for June 1999, it would bring it into the
current fiscal budget and, thereby, will require additional funding since funds had not been
budgeted for such an event. Mr. O'Grady further noted the following:
that the previous $50,000 allocation to the Film Council did not specifically
eirn~rk a certain mnount for the Fill Film Festival but thmt information received
from the Film FesUvai approximately $40,(XX) of those $50,000 were set aside for
the Film FesUval;
that the edditional requested $30,000 would be approprimed from the General
Fund Reserves;
that the proposed financial benefits dedved to the community as a msuit of this
Film Festival will exceed the requested approfxiation;
Dr. Fred Huber, 28356 Princess Court, President of the Temecula Valley Film Council,
reqtmat-d that the Council approve the $30,000 appropriation for the Film Festival and
reiterated that the proposed June 1999 Festival would replace the normally planned September
Festival.
Not supporting appropriating funds from the General Fund unless it is en emergency,
Councilman Stone suggested granting the requested $30,000 appropriation by way of a loan
from the General Fund.
Highlighting efforts that will be undertaken to promote the June Film Festival, Ms. Jo Moulton,
31468 Corte Montiel, commented on marketing efforts, sbjdio participation, films, stars, special
events, and cable/newspaper/radio advertising.
Mr. Herb Margolis, 21821 Burbank Boulevard, Woodland Hills, President of Cinema
Entertainment Affiance, provided a detailed overview of the various proposed activ'dies/events
for the Festival and noted that he would envision retaining the Film Festival in the City of
Temecula for next and Mum years.
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Ms. Pauline Reynolds, 33451 Corte Msngsdno, rapresenting the Rax~ Temeculs Ares
Women's Club, ir~ormed the Council of efforts undertaken by the Women's Club to provide
volunteer support of this hstival.
Although appreciating the City's scrutiny of the requested approp~ation, Ms. Shad Cmll, 31524
Britton Circle, spoke in support of the requested $30,000 appropriation.
In the interest of tim, Ms. Teresa Kolbos, 45569 Classic Way, relayed her concurrence with the
previously made comments of support.
Councilman Lindenins requested that each entity - the Film Council and the Film Festival - be
requested to submit s financial stetenint.
Mayor Pro Tern Stone commended Ms. Moulton on s job well done. In response to Mayor Pro
Tern Sis's, she informed the City Council that, st this point in time, it would be the intent to
schedule the 2000 Festival in September versus June.
Mayor Pro Tem Stone suggested to approve s $30,000 General Fund loan to the Film Festival
to be reimbursed in next year's fiscal budget and subject to providing s financial statement to
the City within 90 days after the Festival.
In response to City Attomey Thorson's clarification of the motion, Mayor Pro Tern Stone offered
the following motion:
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve the advertising agreement between the City
and the Film Council and that 8 firtencial statement of the Film Festival be provided to the City
90 days after the event. The motion was seconded by Coundlman Lindemans and voice vote
reflected approval with the exception of Coundlman Comerchero who abstained.
23 Year 2000 PreoamUon and Continoencv Plannino
RECOMMENDATION:
23.1 Review the Citys Y2K compliance efforts;
23.2 Approve going out to bid for two new City Hall servers.
At 10:33 P.M., Mayor Ford called a receu and reconvened the meeting st 10:39 P.M.
Assistant City Manager O'Grsdy briefly introduced the sgenda item with City Clerk Jones and
Management Analyst Adsms provided s detailed overview of the staff report (as per sgenda
material) and thenking the utilities and public safety representatives for attending the meeting.
Advising that the major systems throughout City Hall are currenUy Y2K compliant, Assistant City
Manager O'Grsdy recommended the replacement of two servers and noted that to ensure
continued Y2K compliance, staff will continue to explore Y2K contingency plans as wall as
emergency operations.
For Mayor Pm Tern Stone, Mr. Steve Vaughn, representing the California Department of
Forestry, assured the Council that the 911 Ernergancy System Ms been Y2K tested; that the
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System is compliant; and that Riverside County has met the State's Y2K level 1 compliance
requirements.
MOTION: Councilman Lindemans approved the $92,000 expenditure for the two servers.
Councilman Comerchem seconded Ihe motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
24 Cherdonnav Hills Situs Repod
RECOMMENDATION:
24.1 Review and discuss Chardonnay Hills Final Pavement Situs Report.
Reviewing the staff report (of record), Public Works Director Hughes advised that a
recommendation with regard to this agehole item will be forwarded to Ihe City Council for the
May 11, 1999, meeting.
MOTION: Councilman Lindemans moved to receive and file the staff report. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
25 Second Readinn of Ordinance No. 99-07
RECOMMENDATION:
25.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 99-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 909-120-036,
909-120-046, 909-281-016, 910-310-007, 957-291-001 THROUGH 030,
957-292-001 THROUGH 004, 911-170-078, 911-170-085, AND 911-179-
090 (PLANNING APPLICATION NOS. PA99-0022 AND PA98-0511
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Stone moved to adopt Ordinance No. 99-07. The motion was
seconded by Councilmen Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER'S RFPORT
CITY ATTORNFY'S REPORT
City Attomey Thorson advised that the City Council would, at this time, reconvene to Closed
At 10:56 P.M., the City Council reconvened to Closed Session and returned to Open Session at
11:19 P.M.
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VV'dh regard to Item Nos. 1 and 2 (real property), City Attorney Thorson noted that them was no
reportable action; with regard to Item No. 3 (Stampede), he advised that the matter would be
discussed in Open Session at the April 20, 1999, City Courtall meeting; with regard to Item No. 4
and 5 (exisUng and Ix>tall litigation), Mr. Thorson advised that the City Council provided
direction but that there was no reportable action; and with regard to Item No. 6 (position of City
Manager), he noted that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNM;NT
At 11:21 P.M., Mayor Ford formally adjourned bhe City Council meeting to Tuesday, April 20,
1999, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Perk Drive, Temecule, Celiforn/
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