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Home My WebLink About080800 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 2000 The City Council convened in a Closed Session at 6:15 P.M. and reconvened in a regular meeting at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone. Councilmember: None. The prelude music was provided by Eve Craig. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rabbi Yitzchok Hurwitz. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Pratt. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Ms. Connie Cutler for beinq awarded Teacher of the Year for Riverside County Commending Ms. Cutler on her achievement, Mayor Stone presented the Certificate of Achievement which was accepted, with much appreciation, by Ms. Cutler. Certificate of Achievement to Jared Valencia and Christopher Louis Duncan for attaininq Eaqle Scout rank Mayor Stone presented a certificate to Christopher Louis Duncan for his achievement in attaining Eagle Scout rank. Jared Valencia was unable to attend and it was noted that the certificate would be forwarded to him. Certificates of Achievement to Arrow of Liqht Recipients Mayor Stone presented a Certificates of Achievement to each Cub Scout. J.O.L.T. Proqram Presentation Sgt. Mitch Aim provided an overview of the JOLT Program, advising that it is a volunteer- based juvenile diversion program created by the Temecula Police Department along with the cooperation of the Juvenile Probation Department and the Temecula Valley Unified School District to divert first-time juvenile offenders out of the criminal system and place them into a diversion rehabilitation type program. Sgt. Mitch Aim, Special Team Unit, and Officer Sherry Adams, manager of the program, extended special recognition to Mr. John Davis for donating R:\Minutes\080800 1 his time as the presiding judge as well as to Jeremy Pfohl, Jeremy Davis, Jill Vasant, and Erin Davis for serving as the four original juvenile attorneys of the Youth Court. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mayor Stone advised that Community Services District Consent Calendar Item No. 2 will be considered as a City Council Consent Calendar Item (8A; see page 5) and that Council Business Item No. 10 (Community Service Funding Program Ad Hoc Committee Selection) will be pulled because action had already been taken at the January 11,2000, City Council meeting, noting that he and Councilman Naggar had been appointed to that Committee. B. With regard to compact parking spaces throughout the City, Mr. John Lynn, 32337 Placer Bel Air, requested that a study be completed to determine the reason for providing compact parking spaces, noting that compact spaces are 21% smaller in size than standard spaces. He noted that, in his opinion, there are compact parking spaces throughout the City which do not meet Code requirements as to labeling and size. In closing, Mr. Lynn stated that, in his opinion, there is no need for compact parking spaces. Councilman Naggar requested that the Planning Commission review the matter. C. Advising that the City of Temecula has an Olympic Gymnastics Team Member, Mr. Chuck Washington recognized Ms. Rachel Tidd, who trains at Southern California Elite Gymnastic Academy. D. Mr. Chuck Washington and Mr. Brent Eskildsen, Board Members of Habitat for Humanity, thanked the City Council and City staff for their overwhelming support. Mr. Eskildsen further elaborated on the actual building of the two homes and reiterated that volunteers are still welcome to participate. E. Ms. May Lorah, 35555 Monte de Oro, thanked the City Council for its input to the County regarding the French Valley development, expressing her desire that the County not change the current zoning. Ms. Lorah requested that future consideration be given to providing a specific area in parks where children are given the opportunity to ride bikes. Community Services Director Parker confirmed that in some of the pedestrian areas in parks, bike riding is prohibited but noted that the issue will be addressed during the Trails Master Plan process, noting that the Santa Gertrudis Trail is open and is a multi-use trail. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Having attended the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting on Friday, August 4, 2000, Councilman Roberts apprised the Council of Proposition 36 (Drugs, Probation, and Treatment Program) which will be voted on November 7, 2000, requesting that the Council thoroughly address this matter prior to the November election to ensure proper public awareness. B. Councilman Pratt encouraged the public to utilize the City's Web site/E-mail as a means of communicating with the City Councilmembers. C. Extending his appreciation to all the Fire Fighters, volunteers, Red Cross associated with fighting of the Pechanga fire, Councilman Naggar commended everyone on a job well done. R:\Minutes\080800 2 D. Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commented on efforts underway with regard to creating a joint mass transit project between San Diego County and the Riverside County. E. Advising that the General Plan Advisory Committee for the Riverside County Integrated Plan had met today, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero noted that discussion included developer incentives to ensure the building of projects that are desirous and necessary in the County. F. Having won the State Championship, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commended the girls from the Temecula Little League Softball Team on a job well done and requested that the Team be formally recognized at an upcoming City Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Resolution Approving List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 3 City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2000. 4 Authorization to execute the Supplemental Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Community Development Block Grant Funds RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement for Fiscal Year 2000- 01 Community Development Block Grant Funds; 4.2 Authorize the Director of Finance to execute Sub-Recipient Agreements and reprogram CDBG funds from completed projects in accordance with the current budget resolution for general administration of the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Community Development Block Grant Funds. R:\Minutes\080800 3 5 Approval of Funds for Plan Review Services RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for Plan Check Services with Esgil Corporation; 5.2 Approve an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for Plan Check Services with VanDorpe Chou and Associates. First Amendment to City Manaqer's Employment Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the First Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Award of Construction Contract for the Citywide P.C.C. Repair Proqram for FY2000-01 - Project No. PW00-17 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Award a construction contract for the Citywide P.C.C. Repair Program for FY 2000- 01 - Project No. PW00-17 - to J.D.C., Inc. in the amount of $67,068.80 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 7.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $6,706.88 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount. 8A Tract Map. No. 28482-3 (located north of Royal Birkdale Drive, east of Temeku Drive, west of Meadows Parkway, and south and west of Royal Oaks Drive in the Marqarita Villaqe Specific Plan No. 199 RECOMMENDATION: $.1 Approve Tract Map No. 28482-3 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. Second Amendment to the HVAC Preventive Maintenance Agreement with Kinetics Service Company for FY2000-01 (removed from Community Services District Consent Calendar Item No, 2 and placed on Council Consent Calendar Item No. 8A). RECOMMENDATION: 8A. 1 Approve the Second Amendment with Kinetics Service Company for additional HVAC repair and extra work services in the amount of $19,870. R:\Minutes\080800 4 MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 8 including 8A (Item No, 8Awas pulled from the Community Services District Consent Calendar). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COUNCIL BUSINESS 9 City Council Subcommittee for the Lennar (Harveston) Project RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Appoint two City Counciimembers to a subcommittee to review the Lennar (Harveston) Project. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero offered the following motion: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero moved to appoint Councilmembers Pratt and Roberts to the Lennar (Harveston) Project Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:41 P.M., the City Council reconvened as the Temecula Community Services District and the Temecula Redevelopment Agency. At 7:56 P.M., the City Council resumed with regularly scheduled City Council business. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Inviting the public to attend, City Manager Nelson advised that the Pala Bridge Dedication Ceremony will be on Friday, August 18, 2000, at 10:30 A.M. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT With regard to the Closed Session Items, City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no reportable actions under the Brown Act. ADJOURNMENT At 7:57 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, August 22, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Jeffrey E. Stone, Mayor