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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011601 CC Workshop MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2001 The City Council convened in an adjourned workshop meeting at 5:34 P.M., on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Naggar, Pratt, Stone*, and Roberts Absent: Councilmember: Comerchero. * - Councilman Stone arrived at 5:58 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS There were no City Council Reports. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1 Fifth Workshop for the Riverside County Inteqrated Project (RCIP) RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Receive and file. Briefing the purpose of the meeting, City Manager Nelson introduced Mr. Jim Henderson, Project Manager, who provided a status update with regard to the components of the Integrated Project, referencing the following: · General Plan o Alternative No. 3 - provides greatest degree of community separation around the City of Temecula o Area Plans - have been completed and finalized after the completion of the modeling for the transportation element to ensure a match between transportation and land use o Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan - Alternative No. 1 - most aggressive plan of the alternatives for the MSHCP - conservation of up to 164 species, including conservation within the County and those already in public ownership · Local control · Securing open space · Permits · Predictable in the development process o Timeframe · Public review process of the General Plan will begin 11/01 · Funding and implementation R:\Minutes\011601 1 Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP) o Detailed analysis will proceed o Transit oasis o Banning/Beaumont Corridor to Temecula Alternative Evaluation Chart · Referencing specifics of the corridor such as environmental/other constraints, land use consideration, evaluation process · Clinton Keith Road will be a challenge because of the environmental concerns/wildlife agencies o Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore Alternative Evaluation Chart · Referencing specific of the corridor such as environmental/other constraints, land use consideration, evaluation process Because Clinton Keith Road is a key portion of the corridor, Councilman Naggar questioned what the impact would be if it were not approved to which Mr. Henderson noted that options will have to be explored and that the County will have to make decisions. Mr. Henderson advised that he would keep the City Council apprised of the issue. City Manager Nelson advised that staff is, as well, tracking this particular project. Strongly favoring the retention of Clinton Keith Road on the Alternative Evaluation Chart because it would be the fudhest south route between Winchester and 1-215 freeway, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts stated that although significant environmental issues exist, options for Clinton Keith Road need to be explored. Addressing other alternatives such as 5a (Eastern Bypass/Pourroy/SR-79, 5b (Eastern Bypass/Pourroy/Rainbow), and 6b (Eastern BypassNVashington/SR-79) which may as well have significant impacts, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts commented on associated environmental impacts and the impact on the quality of life of the residents in the unincorporated area. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, Director of Planning and Programming Bechtel noted that the evaluation process of the various alternatives is in the early stages and that the County is aware that the area along SR-79 and Clinton Keith Road will be difficult to resolve. Mr. Ed Stater, County Transportation Department, advised that the potential conflicts with regard to Clinton Keith Road have been identified by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Proceeding with an overview of the transit oasis concept, Mr. Starer noted the following: · Derived through the CETAP process · Tailored specifically to Riverside County · Increased the catchment area by increasing a feeder system near an express station such as rail service, express bus service, transit stops, and commuter rail service · Winchester Road, as well as downtown Riverside, has been identified as a potential location for early implementation In response to Councilman Pratt, Mr. Stater noted that the transit oasis will be incorporated into the 10-year Strategic Plan for Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) as well as the 30-year strategic plan for implementation but that he would foresee the above-mentioned concepts to be included in the five-year plan. Councilman Pratt commented on the need for public transportation and noted that the entire plan should be executed within the next five years and that it could be financed through a public/private partnership with the auto industry. R:\Minutes\011601 2 Concurring with Councilman Pratt's recommendation to execute the plan within the next five years, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts noted that the City of Temecula is a unique situation because of its distance from other locations and commented on RTA alternatives, express way bus service to San Diego, and SMART Shuttle in the City. Viewing Councilman Pratt's comments as valid, Councilman Stone noted that in order to make desired projects come to fruition, part of the CETAP and General Plan process should include exploring funding sources from the State/Federal governments. In an effort to attain public transportation for all cities/counties in the State of California, Councilman Stone encouraged paralleling strong lobbying efforts and suggested the formulation, by the City Attorney, of a generic initiative to ensure State/Federal funding resources for all cities/counties for such projects. Mr. Stater, echoed by Ms. Bechtel, noted that an extensive lobbying program for the overall project is in place. Councilman Naggar noted that the State allocated $6 billion toward road and freeway improvements, noting that nominal funds were distributed to this region. Mr. Naggar concurred that stronger efforts must be undertaken to ensure greater allocation to this region. Advising that the evaluation process of this project includes the review of transit issues as well as environmental issues, Mr. Henderson noted that CETAP efforts should be completed and ready for the public arena by the Fall; that the transit oasis concept would precede that process; and that RCIP representatives would revisit the City Council in approximately three months. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts suggested that Councilman Stone and he discuss and coordinate the efforts of a possible initiative as suggested by Mr. Stone. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No comments. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 6:38 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting, City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: SEPAL] r~~'~'~'' ~/~ ~ Jones,~..~// J :Je~ Comerchero, M~yor R:\Minutes\011601 3