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Home My WebLink About030601 CC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 6, 2001 The City Council convened in Closed Session at 6:30 P.M. and convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Councilmembers: Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone, Comerchero Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmember: None The prelude music was provided by Kate Welsh. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor W. M. Rench of Calvary Baptist Church of Temecula. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Stone. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Joshua Duvall for atta n nq Eaf~le Scout rank Mayor Comerchero presented the Certificate of Achievement to Joshua Duvall. Wall of Honor Recipient - Grace Mellman Commending Ms. Mellman on her efforts and commitment to library services for this City, Mayor Comerchero inducted Ms. Mellman as a member of the City's Wall of Honor. Honored to receive this award, Ms. Mellman as well commended the City Council, staff, and the citizens for their combined efforts of supporting the library for the City of Temecula. City Manager Nelson informed the public that Ms. Mellman as well was recently awarded by the Chamber of Commerce the Lifetime Achievement Award. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Roger Jaeger, 41325 Billy Joe Lane, commended the City on a job well done as it relates to the overall City. Mr. Jaeger apprised the Council of potential land stripping (400+ acres) located next to his property; noted that such action destroys plant and animal life in an effort to not encounter future endangered species; clarified that he is not against development but is requesting the formulation of a reasonable City policy as it relates to land stripping. Advising that he has been apprised of Mr. Jaeger's concerns and that the matter is being addressed, Mayor Comerchero noted that once the investigation is completed, a report would be provided. R:\Minutes\030601 1 Relaying his support of Mr. Jaeger's concern, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts advised that he as well has addressed the matter with Public Works Director Hughes and Deputy Public Works Director Parks, viewing land stripping not as brush control and noting that a policy change is needed. Councilman Naggar requested that Council consider reimbursing Mr. Jaeger the $351 fee he had to pay in order for the matter to be addressed. B. Thanking the dedication of a City government which supports high quality of life, living, and planned growth, Ms. Martha Minkler, P.O. Box 954, elaborated on the glories of this City which began years ago and continue to this day. C. Speaking on behalf of the defunct CRC Foundation, Ms. Melody Brunstein (past President of the Foundation), 21705 Como Street, commented on the need for parks in the southern portion of the City. D. Mr. Will Rodgers, 32124 Corte Carmona, commended Mayor Comerchero, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, and Councilman Stone on a job well done. ClTY COUNCILREPORTS A. Advising that he had met with the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Transportation on Saturday, March 3, 2001, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts noted that discussions included regional multi-airport utilization versus relying solely on Los Angeles Airport and high-speed rail transportation and dedicated truck lanes. B. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts informed the Council and attending audience that he will be traveling to Sacramento, on Wednesday, March 7, 2001, with the SCAG Legislative Committee for a briefing on the Regional Transportation Plan and its funding shortfalls. Mr. Roberts also advised that he had met with the Mayor of the City of Escondido to discuss high-speed rail, noting that both the City of Temecula and the City of Escondido have stations in the Transportation Plan for the high-speed rail and that discussions included acquisition of land, payment of a station, and the holding of the land until construction of the station. It was decided to formulate a joint San Diego County/Riverside County High-Speed Rail Committee, noting that the first meeting would be in April or May and advising that the formulation of this Committee will ensure necessary discussions with the California High-Speed Rail Authority in an effort to retain the Inland route as proposed versus the coastal route. C. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts informed the Council and the audience that the City of Temecula, through the efforts of Public Works Director Hughes, may be receiving Discretionary State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds in the amount of $2.7 million, through the Riverside County Transportation Committee, for the Butterfield Stage Road' (4-lane road), which is a CETAP Corridor project and which has been partially funded. Mr. Roberts stated that he would keep the Council apprised. D. Councilman Pratt reiterated the importance of the community being involved with the City's traffic and safety and encouraged the public to attend the March 22, 2001, Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting. E. Commending Mayor Pro Tern Roberts for his continual efforts on behalf of the City, Councilman Stone noted that Mr. Roberts has attained a leadership role on various important committees. R:\Minutes\030601 2 F. Advising that on Friday, March 6, 2001, he had attended a workshop meeting of the Board of Directors of the Riverside Transit Authority (RTA), Mayor Comerchero noted that discussions included a 10-year strategic plan for the Transportation Plan in order to accommodate expected County growth. Expressing concern that the newly planned CETAP Corridor (Banning/HemetNVinchester/'remecula) was not designated as one of the primary transportation network corridors, Mayor Comerchero extended appreciation to Supervisor Venable and his district, Councilmember Marge Tandy from the City of Hemet, Councilmember Bonnie Flickinger from the City of Moreno Valley, and Councilmember Pamela Brinley from the City of Lake Elsinore, who as well supported his request to place this new corridor on the 10- year strategic plan, commending his fellow Board members. G. Mayor Comerchero as well thanked and commended Supervisor Venable for his cooperation and support with regard to the County mitigating growth impacts. Mr. Comerchero advised that Mr. Venable has spoken with the Board of Director of the Metropolitan Water District in an effort to obtain funding ($22 million) to extend the Domenigoni Parkway North to connect to Scott and Newport Roads and ultimately to 1-215. CONSENTCALENDAR 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 Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 01-19 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 January 31,2001 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of January 31,2001 4 Letter of Support for Inter-Re,qional Planninq Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of a grant application by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to establish an inter-regional planning program for San Diego and Western Riverside Counties. R:\Minutes\030601 3 5 Award of Contract to Update the City General Plan RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Award the contract to Cotton Bridges Associates in the amount of $340,285 to assist the City in upgrading the General Plan. (Considered under separate discussion; see page 5.) 6 City Street Bahner Vendor RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the contract with Kelley Display, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for a 16-month term through Jun 30, 2002. 7 Acquisition of Tax-Defaulted Property for Open Space Habitat Creation and Preservation Area and/or Public Park/Pedestrian Access Purposes RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO, 01-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA OBJECTING TO THE PUBLIC SALE OF CERTAIN TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMECULA, OFFERING TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR OPEN SPACE HABITAT CREATION AND PRESERVATION AREA AND/OR PUBLIC PARK/PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PURPOSES Award of Construction Contract for the City Maintenance Facility Modifications - Phase III - Project No. PW00-16 RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Award a contract for the City Maintenance Facility Modifications - Phase III - Project No. PW00-16 to T & M Construction for $600,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; 8.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $60,000 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 8.3 Approve a transfer of $80,000 in Capital Project Reserves from the Rainbow Canyon South Interchange Project to the City Maintenance Facility Modifications - Phase III - Project No. PW00-16. R:\Minutes\030601 4 9 Award of Construction Contract for the Marqarita Road Widening - Phase I - Project No. PW99-01 RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Award a contract for the Margarita Road Widening - Phase I - Project No. PW99-01 - to R.J. Noble Company for $1,266,140.80 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; 9.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $126,614.08 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 9.3 Approve an appropriation of $1,650,000.00 from Capital Project Reserves to the Margarita Road Widening - Phase I Project. 10 Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 01-04 (Time and Place of City Council Meetinqs} RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 01-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION NO. 2.04.020 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 - 10 (Item No. 5 were pulled for separate discussion.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Pratt and voice vote reflected unanimous. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 5 Award of Contract to Update the City General Plan RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Award the contract to Cotton Bridges Associates in the amount of $340,285 to assist the City in upgrading the General Plan. Planning Director Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), including the recommended addition to the proposed recommendation, as follows: Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to the amount of $25,000. Councilman Pratt relayed his support of the recommendation if efforts be directed to the transportation problem. MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to approve the staff recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At 7:38 P.M., Mayor Comerchero convened as the Community Services District and the Redevelopment Agency and reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:41 P.M. R:\Minutes\030601 5 COUNCIL BUSINESS 11 Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommendations reqardinq Emerqenc¥ Traffic Circulation Plan RECOMMENDATION: 11.1 Consider the recommendations of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and direct staff to begin implementation of those recommendations. Assistant City Manager O'Grady referenced the staff report (of record). Public/-r'raffic Safety Chairwoman Edwards highlighted the Commission's recommendations as well as work in progress (as per staff report). Councilman Pratt commended the Commission on a job well done and encouraged public participation at the March 22, 2001, Commission meeting. In response to Mayor Comerchero, City Manager Nelson confirmed that public transportation issues will be addressed as part of he Circulation Element. MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson advised that the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be March 27, 2001,2001. CITY A'I-FORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no reportable actions under the Brown Act for Closed Session. R:\Minutes\030601 6 ADJOURNMENT At 7:48 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: Jeff Comerchero, Mayor [SEAL] R:\Minutes\030601 7