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OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:30 P.M. and convened in a regular meeting
at 7:04 P.M., on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
Absent:
PRELUDE MUSIC
Councilmembers: Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone, Comerchero
Councilmember: None
The prelude music was provided by Matthew Klm, pianist, accompanied by his teacher Ms.
Suzanne Cloutier.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Ben Wikner of Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
ALLEGIANCE
The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Pratt.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Five-year Service Awards
Mayor Comerchero awarded the five-year pins to Mr. Tom Edwards, Mr. Henry Miller, Mr.
Andrew Webster, and Mr. Billy Blair.
Certificates of Achievement to the Junior Olympic Award recipients
Commending the recipients on a job well done, Mayor Comerchero presented Certificates of
Achievement to the following individuals:
Jesse Lopez
Ryann Bell
Benjamin Bradshaw
Brett Campfield
Drake Woodside
Kody Carr
Nate Koch
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ms. Charlotte Fox, 32800 Hupa Drive, thanked Community Services Director Parker for
his cooperation and assistance in establishing free home-gardening classes for this community,
noting that the classes have been very successful.
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B. Referencing his concerns with regard to growth management and the need to provide
infrastructure prior to the approval of developments, Mr. Chris Pedersen, 31052 Wellington
Circle, announced that a referendum process will be initiated to address issues of concern with
regard to the Wolf Creek project.
C. Briefly commenting on the annual report for the Operation School Bell program
sponsored through the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, Ms. Maryann Edwards, 42913
Calle Londe, introduced the new League President, Ms..Louise Ball, who further commented on
the number of children clothed this year through this program and thanked the City Council for
its support.
D. Thanking the City Council for its financial support to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW), Mr. Tom Stultz, 32076 Corte Soledad, advised that the Temecula Town Association
Board of Directors are in the process of formulating a proposal for the VFW; that he will be
reviewing this proposal; and that he will keep the City Council apprised.
CITY COUNCILREPORTS
A. Advising that he has met with representatives from the cities of Lake Elsinore and
Murrieta with regard to the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, Councilman Naggar noted
that the proposed Plan will designate 155,000 acres for habitat and endangered vegetation; that
because the proposed land will affect prime development/sales tax generating areas, the Cities
of Lake Elsinore and Murrieta will be impacted by this Plan; that additional meetings will occur to
discuss potential redesignation of some of the already designated land; and that he would keep
the Council apprised.
B. Advising that the Executive Director of RCTA will report the Measure A survey results to
the City Council at its March 27, 2001, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts noted that
an extension of Measure A is being proposed, stating that the extension will include major
projects on the ballot for the City of Temecula; and clarified that the City of Temecula already
pays 1/2 cent sales tax for transportation and that the extension would merely be a 30-year
continuation, not a tax increase.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts informed the City Council that he has, for the third year, been
appointed to the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure and Service
Committee - a policy Committee which develops policy for all U.S. cities which are then
forwarded to Congress and the President.
D. In response to Mr. Pedersen's comments, Councilman Stone stated that the City has
approved the proper infrastructure and mitigations along with development, including the Wolf
Creek development which will be adding a 40-acre sports park, a fire station, future interchange
at SR79 and 1-15, and contribution to public art. In closing, Mr. Stone briefly commented on the
impacts to the City if a moratorium were imposed.
E. Mayor Comerchero advised that he has been appointed to the Steering Committee of
the Community and Economic Development for National League of Cities and echoed Mayor
Pro Tern Roberts' comment that the City of Temecula is very unique in having two City
Councilmembers represented on two different League Committees.
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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 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of November 28, 2000;
2.2 Approve the minutes of December 12, 2000;
2.3 Approve the minutes of December 19, 2000.
3 Resolution Approving List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-15
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 December 31,2000
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of December 31,2000.
5 Property Insurance Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the City of Temecula Property Insurance Policy renewal with Chubb
Insurance Company, RoyaVAgricultural & Greenwich Insurance Companies, and
Lloyd's of London for the period of February 26, 2001 through February 26, 2002 in
the amount of $83,736.00.
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6 Approval of 2000-2001 Mid-Year Budqet Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2000-01 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
7 Reschedulinq of March 13, 2001 City Council Meetinq
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Direct the City Clerk to reschedule the regular City Council meeting of March 13,
2001 to March 6, 2001 and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing
requirements of the Government Code.
8 Microsoft Software Licenses
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Authorize the purchase of 180 licenses of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
from Ikon Office Solutions to the total amount of $27,151.28.
9 Amendment No. 1 to the Aqreement for Consultinq Services between the City of Temecula
and Sandra Massa-Lavitt
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Sandra Massa-Lavitt for consulting
services for $25,000 for a total contract amount of $50,000.
10 2001 Workers' Compensation Coveraqe Annual Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Select State Compensation Insurance Fund as the City's new Employee Workers'
Compensation Insurance for Plan Year 2001.
11 Aqreement for Consultinq Services between the City of Temecula and PELAFFHE ELLIOT
GROUP
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Approve the contract with PELA/THE ELLIOT GROUP for landscape plan check
and inspection consulting services in the amount of $74,000.00.
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12 Parcel Map No. 29642 (located north of Nicolas Road and west of Winchester Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 29642 in conformance with the conditions of approval;
12.2 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as
security for the agreement.
13 Approval of the Plans and Specifications and authorization to solicit Construction Bids for
the installation of a traffic siqnal at Marqarita Road and Stonewood Road - Proiect No.
PW00-18
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve the construction plans and specifications and authorize the Department of
Public Works to solicit construction bids for the installation of a traffic signal at
Margarita Road and Stonewood Road - Project No. PW00-18.
14 Approval of the Plans and Specifications and authorization to solicit Bids for the Light
Emittinq Diode (LED) Traff c S qna Conversion Proqram - Project No. PW01-03
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works
to solicit bids for the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Conversion Program
- Project No. PW01-03.
Mayor Comerchero informed the public that the approval of this energy-conservation
measure will save the City $93,000 annually.
15 Award of Construction Contract for the Low-Flow Crossinq at Via Montezuma - Project No.
PW99-15
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1
Award a contract for the Low-Flow Crossing at Via Montezuma - Project No. PW99-
15 to Terra-Cai Construction, Inc. for $404,587.70, contingent upon receiving
resource agency permits and approved CEQA clearance, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract;
15.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $40,458.77 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount;
15.3 Transfer $130,000 of Capital Reserves from the Pavement Management System
Project to the Low-Flow Crossing at Via Montezuma - Project No. PW99-15.
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16 Professional Services Aqreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Diaz Road
Extension and Ali.qnment Study- Project No. PW00-10
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Approve the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide
professional engineering services for the Alignment Study for the extension of Diaz
Road to the City limits and a bridge crossing over Murrieta Creek - Project No.
PW00ol 0 for an amount not to exceed amount of $167,101.00 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement;
16.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments not to exceed the contingency
amount of 10% of the contract or $16,710.10.
(Pulled for separate discussion; see pages 7 - 8.)
17 First Amendment to the Reimbursement Aqreement between the City of Temecula and
Eastern Municipal Water District First Street Extension - Project No. PW95-08
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1
Approve the First Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement between the City
of Temecula and Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for an amount equal to
$405,686.21 and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1;
17.2 Approve an appropriation of $100,000.00 to cover the reimbursable costs from
EMWD for their facilities associated with the bridge construction project;
17.3
Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders with Riverside
Construction Company for the additional amount of $100,000.00 above the
previously approved 10% contingency for First Street Extension - Project No.
PW95-08.
18 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 01-01 (Zoning Standards for Specific Plan No. 12 - Wolf
Creek)
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 01-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING ZONING STANDARDS FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 12, THE WOLF CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN
(PA98-0481)
(Pulled for separate discussion; see pages 8 - 9.)
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19 Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 01-02 (Development Aqreement - Wolf Creek)
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 01-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND S-P MURDY LLC" (PA 00-0029)
(Pulled for separate discussion; see pages 8 - 9.)
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I - 15 and 17 (Item
Nos. 16, 18, and 19 were pulled for separate discussion.) The motion was seconded by
Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION
16.
Professional Services Aqreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Diaz Road
Extension and Aliqnment Study- Project No. PW00ol0
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1
Approve the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide
professional engineering services for the Alignment Study for the extension of Diaz
Road to the City limits and a bridge crossing over Murrieta Creek - Project No.
PW00-10 for an amount not to exceed amount of $167,101.00 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement;
16.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments not to exceed the contingency
amount of 10% of the contract or $16,710.10.
Public Works Director Hughes reviewed the staff report (of record), clarifying that the proposed
agreement is a professional services selection and not a public contract; that the process for a
professional services agreement provides the City discretion in the selection based on work
qualifications; that the proposed firm was selected based on experience, qualifications, and staffing;
and that the selection and negotiation process for the proposed firm has taken staff four months.
Relaying his concern with the appearance of an impropriety, Councilman Stone stated that the
Request for Proposal (RFP) specifically notes that the bid shall be returned to the City Clerk's
Department; that tw~) of the submitted three proposals followed that procedure; that the proposed
firm had directly delivered the RFP to the PubIic Works Department; that he would suggest to
readvertise for the scope of work; that the matter be delayed and reevaluated; and relayed his
desire that business be given to a local firm.
Councilman Naggar echoed Councilman Stone's comments, specifically with regard to giving
business to local firms.
Echoing Public Works Director Hughes' comments, City Attorney Thorson reiterated that the
proposal is not a Public Works contract; reviewed the process, required by statute, for professiona~
services agreements; and stated that the delivery of the RFP to the incorrect Department would not
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invalidate the process under the professional services contract as long as it was received within the
appropriate timeframe.
Councilman Pratt echoed Mr. Stone's comment to rebid the contract.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to continue the matter off calendar and to reopen the RFP
for this particular project. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts. (This motion
ultimately passed; see below.)
Public Works Director Hughes reiterated the process for professional services agreements and
noted that unless the selection process were changed, he would envision staff making the same
recommendation if the matter were continued.
As well echoing the comment to support local businesses, Mayor Comerchero stated that, as per
the City Attorney, the proposed firm legally followed the process; commented on the amount of staff
work involved in rebidding this project; and, therefore, relayed his support of approving the proposal
as presented.
For Councilman Pratt, Public Works Director Hughes advised that all three submittals had
qualifications that would be acceptable for the type of work being requested; and that staff made an
independent and unbiased evaluation and based its decisions on the firm's ability to perform the
requested work.
At this time, voice vote on the previously motion reflected approval with the exception of Mayor
Comerchero who voted n_9o.
18 Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 01-01 (Zoninq Standards for Specific Plan No. 12 -
Wolf Creek)
RECOMMENDATION:
18.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 01-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING ZONING STANDARDS FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 12, THE WOLF CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN
(PA98-0481)
19 Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 01-02 (Development Aqreement - Wolf Creek)
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 01-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND S-P MURDY LLC (PA 00-0029)
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Mr. Sam Alhadeff, 41530 Enterprise Circle South, advised that he was present to respond to any
questions regarding this matter.
Mr. Mark Bailey, 44763 Calle Banuelas, representing Temecula Valley Pop Warner Football,
relayed his support of the Wolf Creek project as well as his support of some inconveniences for the
construction of a sports park. Mr. Bailey as well commented on the construction of a fire station as
a result of this development.
A letter of support for Wolf Creek was submitted by Mr. Doug Hasserot, President of Temecula Club
Soccer; Ms. Linda Wyman, President of Temecula Valley Pop Warner Football; and Ms. Mary E.
Martinez, President of Temecula Valley Little League.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve the staff recommendation, including the adoption
of Ordinance No. 01-01 and 01-02. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts. (This
motion ultimately passed; see page 10.)
With regard to this project, Councilman Naggar stated that the land for the sports park will actually
be purchased by the City; that the construction of a future sports park should not be an issue; and
that one park will either be constructed in the Wolf Creek area or in the northwest sports complex,
where it was originally scheduled. Advising that he would like to vote for this project, Mr. Naggar
expressed concern with regard to trading a sports park for no schools, lack of electricity, cumulative
traffic impacts that have not been properly addressed.
Addressing Councilman Naggar's comments, Councilman Stone noted the following:
· Traffic studies - were completed by a bonafide engineer who calculated the figures at City
buildout, which reflected that with proposed improvements along Pala Road and with Casino
expansion, there will be a 30% excess capacity on the Pala Road Corridor;
· School fees - developer is paying the State-mandated fees for schools and, as per the City
Attorney, the City may not deny this project based on school fees;
· Electricity - this is a State problem; that this project will not be built out for another five to six
years; that these homes will not make a significant difference in the electricity problem.
Concurring with Abraham Lincoln's philosophy "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow
by evading it today," Councilman Pratt read into the record his letter (copies provided to the City
Councilmembers) and noted that, in his opinion, the approval of this project would be violating the
spirit of the CEQA because the Transportation Circulation Element has not been fully mitigated.
Noting that Wolf Creek is the first village concept presented to the City, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts
commented on the village core, bike ways, and transit elements. With regard to the overall project,
Mr. Roberts addressed the amenities provided by this development such as the sound wall, sports
park, grass-lined channel, and religious institution. He spoke in support of this quality development
and noted that the project will meet the City's Growth Management Plan.
Advising that this is the first Specific Plan to be considered by the City Council, Mayor Comerchero
noted that the developer has been conditioned to provide infrastructure prior to the construction of
the project ($17 million); referenced the 1993 traffic study in conjunction with the General Plan,
noting that only a rezone/upzone would impact the figures of this study; and advised that the City
upzoning has not occurred in the City but that an 8% density reduction has occurred. In closing,
Mr. Comerchero noted that it is the City Council's responsibility to address impacts created by the
developer and that this developer has accomplished that task.
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At this time, voice vote on the previously made motion reflected approval with the exception of
Councilmembers Naggar and Pratt,
At 8:13 P.M., Mayor Comerchero called a short recess and convened as the Community
Services District and the Redevelopment Agency and reconvened the City Council meeting at
8:52 P.M.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
20 Selection of City Council Committee Assiqnments
RECOMMENDATION:
20.1 Appoint a member of the City Council to serve as liaison to each of the City
Commissions and Committees and to the Pechanga Tribal Council:
· Community Services Commission- Jeff Stone
· Old Town Local Review Board - Sam Pratt
· Old Town Redevelopment Advisory Committee- Ron Roberts
· Planning Commission- Mike Naggar
· Public/Traffic Safety Commission- Ron Roberts
· Pechanga Tribal Council Liaison - Ron Roberts, Jeff Comerchero
20.2 Appoint member(s) of the City Council to serve on each of the following external
committees: (5-0-0) MN/JS
· City of Murrieta Liaison (2 Members) - Jeff Comerchero, Ron Roberts
· County General Plan Update Committee - RCIP - Jeff Comerchero
· French Valley Airport Committee (2 Members) - Mike Naggar, Sam Pratt
· League of California Congress - Voting Delegates (Member and Alternate) - Jeff
Comerchero (Alternate Ron Roberts)
· Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Committee - Mike Naggar
· Murrieta Creek Advisory Board (Member and Alternate) - Sam Pratt (Alternate Jeff
Stone)
· National League of Cities Annual Congress - 2001 Voting Delegate (Member and
Alternate) - Jeff Comerchero (Alternate Ron Roberts)
· Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency- Mike Naggar
· Riverside County Transportation Commission (Member and Alternate) - Ron
Roberts (Alternate Jeff Comerchero)
· Riverside Transit Agency Representative (Member and Alternate) - Jeff
Comerchero (Alternate Sam Pratt)
· Temecula Sister City Corporation Board of Directors - Ron Roberts
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· WRCOG Representative- Ron Roberts
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20.3 Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on each of the following Advisory
Committees: (5-0-0) JS/SP
· Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Committee- Mike Naggar, Jeff Stone
· Economic Development/Old Town Steering Committee- Ron Roberts, Jeff
Comerchero
· Finance Committee- Mike Naggar, Jeff Stone
· Joint City Council/-l'emecula Valley Unified School District Committee - Ron
Roberts, Mike Naggar
· Library Task Force- Ron Roberts, Jeff Stone
· Old Town Temecula Community Theater Ad Hoc Committee/Theater Advisory
Committee - Jeff Comerchero, Sam Pratt
· Public Works/Facilities Committee- Ron Roberts, Jeff Stone
20.4 Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on each of the following Council
Subcommittees: (5-0-0) MN/JS
· City's General Plan Update Committee - (This subcommittee will be deleted upon
formation of the General Plan Steering Committee) - Jeff Comerchero, Mike
Naggar
· Children's Museum Ad Hoc Subcommittee- Jeff Comerchero, Ron Roberts
· Development Overlay Subcommittee ~ - Jeff Comerchero, Mike
Naggar
· Electrical Needs Ad Hoc Subcommittee- Jeff Comerchero, Mike Naggar
Lennar Project SubcommiEee- Ron RobeAs, Sam Pratt
Roripaugh Ranch Annexation Ad Hoc SubcommiEee- Ron RobeAs, Jeff
Comerchero
SAF-T-NET Subcommi~ee (one Councilmember and one Public~raffic Safety
Commissioner) ~ - Jeff Stone
SpoAs Park Ad Hoc SubcommiEee - Jeff Stone Jeff Comerchero
Wall of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommi~ee- Jeff Comerchero, Jeff Stone
Water Park Subcommi~ee - Mike Naggar, Jeff Comerchero
Dc/cSon)
. Villages of Old Town Ad Hoc Commi~ee (Proposed Addition) - Mike Naggar, Ron
Robe,s
Separately addressing each appointment, the following motions were offered:
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the appointments to staff recommendation
20.1 as noted on page 10. The motion was seconded by Mayor Comerchero and voice vote
reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the appointments to staff recommendation
20.2 as modified and noted on pages 10-11. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve the appointments to staff recommendation 20.3
as noted on page 11. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pratt and voice vote reflected
unanimous approval.
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MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the appointments to staff recommendation
20.4 as modified and noted on page 11. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stone and
voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
21 City Council Meetin.q Adiournment Tim~,
(Requested by Councilman Stone)
RECOMMENDATION:
21.1 Provide direction to staff whether to amend Ordinance No. 95-07 regarding the time
of adjournment for City Council meetings.
Reviewing the staff report (of record, as per his request), Councilman Stone noted that it is
difficult and a disservice to make important decisions for the City late in the evening and,
therefore, is requesting that the adjournment time be amended to 11:00 P.M.
Concurring with Councilman Stone, Councilman Naggar supported the 11:00 P.M. adjournment
time, requesting that an item not be rushed.
Mr. Stone noted that an item may always be continued for further discussion.
Supporting the idea of adjourning the City Council meetings at 11:00 P.M., Mayor Comerchero
as well concurred that an item should not be rushed and reiterated that an item may be
continued for further discussion and additional input.
Encouraging each City Councilmember to familiarize himself with Resolution No. 94-79 (Rules
of Order), Mayor Comerchero promoted the adherence to this resolution in an effort to shorten
the length of the City Council meetings.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to amend the Ordinance to reflect a City Council meeting
adjournment time of 11:00 P.M. and to require a unanimous City Counci( vote to extent the time
of adjournment. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and voice vote reflected
unanimous approval.
22 Additional Police Officers - Stop Liqht Abuse Proqram (SLAP)
RECOMMENDATION:
22.1 Provide direction regarding the Stop Light Abuse Program.
Reviewing the various methods of enforcement, Public Works Director Hughes highlighted the
staff report (as per agenda material).
Supporting deferring the discussion of hiring additional police officers to the budget process,
Councilman Stone suggested that the five motor officers function as an organized task force
twice a week between the hours of 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at risk
intersections, requesting that this action be effective on March 1,2001.
Concurring with Councilman Stone's suggestions, Councilman Naggar relayed his opposition to
photo enforcement, noting that the running of red lights may be created by the City's lack of
traffic mitigation.
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Mayor Comerchero relayed his support of Councilman Stone's comments with the addition of
photo enforcement, noting that this is a City issue which must be addressed.
Not concurring with Councilman Naggar's comment that individuals are running red lights
because the City has provided a lack of traffic mitigations, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts apprised the
Council and public that the Metro Link utilizes photo enforcement; that such enforcement is a
deterrent; that he would concur with a demonstration project; and that he as well supports Mr.
Stone's comments.
Even if it were accurate that the City did not provide sufficient traffic mitigations, Mayor
Comerchero noted that it does not give an individual the right to run red lights.
Having recently attended a City of Brea Downtown Tour, Mayor Comerchero commented on the
signs displayed at each major intersection Red Light Violation $271 and requested that such
signs be posted throughout the City.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to receive and file the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's
report; to direct staff to evaluate additional hiring of Police Officers during the budget process; to
meet with the Police Chief and members of the Commission and a motor officers to create an
organized task force program for all major intersections, effective March 1, 2001; to install Red
Light Violation $271 signs at all major intersections; to investigate the feasibility and legality of
installing photo enforcement in an effort to eliminate red light running; and to request bimonthly
reports from the Police Department with regard to red light ticketing. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman
Naggar who opposed photo enforcement.
23 Electric Power Emerqency Buildinq Moratorium
(Placed on the Agenda at the request of Councilman Pratt)
RECOMMENDATION:
23.1 Councilman Pratt has requested that this item be considered by the City Council.
Referencing his letter of February 13, 2001 (of record), Councilman Pratt clarified his request for
a moratorium, noting that the proposed moratorium should include commercial and
manufacturing.
Although Councilman Pratt's actions are well intentioned, Councilman Stone noted that the
electricity issue is a State issue and that if a member of the Southern California Edison
Company were to address the City Council and indicate an emergency situation, a moratorium
could be established on an emergency level to mitigate the situation.
City Attorney Thorson advised that for the approval of a moratorium, the City Council would
have to make a finding that there is a genuine health and safety problem.
Although not supporting a moratorium, Councilman Naggar requested ~hat the Wolf Creek
project be conditioned that if a finding were made with regard to the genuine health and safety
of the public. Mr. Naggar relayed that, in his opinion, the City's Growth Management Plan is not
effective.
Strongly disagreeing with Councilman Naggar, Mayor Comerchero noted that, in his opinion, the
Growth Management Plan is effective, noting that Temecula Ridge Apartments is a better
project as a result of this Plan; and that the Wolf Creek project is the poster child for the Plan.
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Addressing the electricity issue, Mayor Comerchero noted that instituting a moratorium would
not accomplish a resolution to the matter.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts relayed his dismay with the continual mentioning of a moratorium and
noted that he could possibly support a moratorium with regard to the electricity issue if it were
imposed on the entire State but not solely for the City of Temecula.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to receive and file Councilman Pratt's report. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and voice vote reflected approval with the exception
of Councilmembers Naggar and Pratt.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Nelson advised that at the February 27, 2001, City Council meeting, staff will be
bringing forth an amendment to the existing agreement with the County of Riverside as it
relates to the Police Department, making a recommendation to add an additional five officers
in response to the Vail Ranch annexation to ensure a higher level of public service to those
residents.
tn light of complaints he has received, Councilman Naggar recommended that it be explored
whether additional Code Enforcement were necessary.
CITY A'I-FORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no reportable actions under the Brown Act for
Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:53 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 27, 2001,
at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Jeff Comerchero, Mayor
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