HomeMy WebLinkAbout052201 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 22, 2001
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:30 P.M., on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in the
City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula,
California. The Open Session of the City Council meeting commenced at 7:01 P.M.
Present:
Absent:
ALLEGIANCE
Councilmembers: Naggar, Pratt, Comerchero
Councilmember: Roberts, Stone
The salute to the Flag was led by Mayor Comerchero.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Comerchero presented to Public Works Director Hughes the proclamation.
Certificate of Achievement to Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School's Swim Team
Commending the participation of the children, the parents, and the coaches, Mayor Comerchero
presented a proclamation to the representative of the Swim Team.
Certificate of Achievement to Temecula Middle School Swim Team
As well commending the participation of the children, the parents, and the coaches, Mayor
Comerchero presented a proclamation to the representative of the Swim Team.
Youth of the Year Award - Lori DiGiacomo
Introducing Ms. Lori DiGiacomo as the State Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club,
Mayor Comerchero commended Ms. DiGiacomo on her achievements and presented to her a
Certificate of Achievement.
Providing some insight on the process of achieving such an accomplishment, Mr. Gilmore
commended Ms. DiGiacomo and commented on the positive examples she has set for the
community's youth.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Proclamation
Mayor Comerehero presented the proclamation to Mr. Chuck Moulin, who, in turn, provided
information with regard to The Big $20.00 Drive against Leukemia event.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Comerchero announced that staff is recommending that Agenda Item No. 20 (Prima
Facie Speed Limit on Certain Streets) be continued to the June 12, 2001, City Council meeting.
A. Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, invited
the City Councilmembers and the public to celebrate, honor, and remember those individuals
who fought in foreign wars on Memorial Day, May 28, 2001.
B. Ms. Tomi Arbogast, 27450 Ynez Road, representing the Temecula Valley Chamber of
Commerce, announced and invited business owners of the community to an Energy Crisis
Forum hosted by the Chamber, on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at 7:30 A.M., at Embassy Suites,
noting that the forum will address preparedness for businesses in the event of a rolling blackout.
C. Mr. George DiLeo, 32871 Rovato Street, commented on the City's need to provide more
industry within the City to ensure sufficient jobs with adequate salaries.
D. Ms. Michelle Anderson, 43797 Barletta Street, representing Citizens First of Temecula
Valley, commended Councilman Pratt on his foresight in 1998 when he requested, as a citizen,
that the City Council construct a pedestrian bridge at Chaparral High School in an effort to
ensure the safety of the children. In light of the recent loss of a child in that area, Ms. Anderson
requested that emergency monies be set aside for a pedestrian bridge in order to address that
particular location and that such safety measures I~e, a well, explored for other locations.
E. In response to Councilman Naggar, City Manager Nelson replied that staff would explore
the cost of constructing such a pedestrian bridge and that it would be forwarded to the City
Council during the Capital Improvement Program Workshop on June 12, 2001.
F. Ms. Ellen Watkins, 31699 Calle Bamaldo, representing the Temecula Valley Playhouse,
thanked the City Council, staff, and citizens for their continuous support of the Community
Theater; apprised the public of an upcoming benefit Music Man performance for Colton Smith
and Nathan Lopshire on May 30, 2001, at the Community Recreation Center; advised that the
performance will continue through June 9, 2001; and noted that picnic dinners, sponsored by
the Temecula Valley Elks Lodge No. 2801, Murrieta Rotary, and Sweet Adelines, will be
available, advising that all proceeds from the dinners will benefit the new Old Town Community
Theater.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Councilman Naggar thanked Mr. Ed Dool for his assistance of ensuring that a family in
need had the bus fare needed during an emergency situation.
B. Having attended the Temecula Scholarship Foundation function at Temecula Valley
High School on Monday, May 21, 2001, Mayor Comerchero proudly announced that over 350
students from the three high schools received schaiarships in varying amounts.
C. Apprising the public that the City lost a very special person, Mayor Comerchero sadly
announced the passing of Tony Tobin, noting that Mr. Tobin was instrumental in the founding of
the Temecula Historical Museum.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption 'iSrocedure
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 February 13, 2001;
2.2 Approve the minutes of February 27, 2001;
2.3 Approve the minutes of March 6, 2001.
3 Resolution approvin.q List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 01- 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
City Treasurer's Report as of March 31,2001
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2001.
5 American Leqion - Boys' State Proqram
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Allocate $2,000 for two Temecula High School students for the American Legion-
Boys' State Program.
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6 Community Facilities District No. 88-12 (Ynez Corridor) Initiation of Actions Necessary to
Foreclose Delinquent Special Tax Liens
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ORDERING ACTION TO TRANSMIT TO THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
CREDIT THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TAX COLLECTOR
UPON THE TAX ROLL AND TO RELIEVE THE TAX
COLLECTOR OF FURTHER DUTY THERETO IN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-12 AS REQUIRED BY LAW;
ORDERING ACTIONS TO FORECLOSE THE DELINQUENT
SPECIAL TAX LIENS; AND ORDERING THE RECORDATION
OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE DELINQUENT
SPECIAL TAX INSTALLMENTS FROM THE TAX ROLL
Acceptance of Certain Public Streets into the City-Maintained Street System within Tract
Map No. 23371-5 (located north of Rancho California Road, east of Margarita Road, west
of Meadows Parkway, south of La Serena Way and within the Marqarita Villaqe Specific
Plan No. 199 - Temeku Hills Subdivision)
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO
THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT
MAP NO. 23371-5)
8 Parcel Map No. 29821 (located at 43172 Business Park Drive)
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 29821 in conformance with the conditions of approval.
(This Items was pulled for separate discussion; see page 7).
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Acceptance of an Easement Deed for a Meanderinq Sidewalk alonq Rancho Way with a
portion within Parcel 4 of Parcel Map No. 19580 (located at the southeast corner of
Rancho Way and Business Park Drive)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FOR A
MEANDERING SIDEWALK ALONG RANCHO WAY WITH A
PORTION WITHIN PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 19580 AS
REQUIRED PER THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA00-0367
10 Quitclaim Vehicular Access Easement (located within Tract Map No. 23125-1 throuqh
Residential Lot 29 and Open Space Lot 43 from Calle Morita to Butterfield Staqe Road)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 01-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AUTHORIZING THE QUITCLAIM OF A
VEHICULAR ACCESS EASEMENT TO THE UNDERLYING FEE
OWNERS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT MAP NO. 23125-1
THROUGH RESIDENTIAL LOT 29 AND OPEN SPACE LOT 43
FROM CALLE MORITA TO BUTFERFIELD STAGE ROAD
11 Acceptance of Certain Public Streets into the City-Maintained Street System within Tract
Map No. 23371-2 (located north of Rancho California Road, east of Marqarita Road, west
of Meadows Parkway, south of La Serena Way and within the Marqarita Villaqe Specific
Plan No. 199 - Temeku Hills Subdivision)
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO
THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT
MAP NO. 23371-2)
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12 Amendment to Professional Services Aqreement- Inspection Services- Various Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Survey Services Agreement with Vail
Cooper and Associates, Inc. for an amount equal to $24,640 and authorize the
Mayor to execute the amendment.
13 Liqht Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Si.qnal Conversion Proqram - Proiect No. PW01-03
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1
Authorize the City Manager to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for an amount
of $55,984.94 for the Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Conversion Program
- Project No. PW01-03;
13.2 Approve a budget transfer of $36,000.00 from Capital Project Reserves - Santa
Gertrudis Creek Bridge Widening at 1-15 Southbound Off-Ramp for the Light
Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Conversion Program.
14 Completion and Acceptance Citywide P.C.C. Repair Program for FY00-01 - Proiect No.
PW00-17
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Accept the project Citywide P.C.C. Repair Program for FY00-01 - Project No.
PW00-17 as complete;
14.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
14.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
15 Authorize a Temporary Partial Street Closure on Old Town Front Street for Old Town
Temecula Street Paintinq Festival on June 2 and 3, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A PARTIAL
STREET CLOSURE ON OLD TOWN FRONT STREET FOR THE
OLD TOWN TEMECULA STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL ON
JUNE 2 AND 3, 2001 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL
EVENT
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16 Acceptance of Certain Public Streets into the City-Maintained Street System within Tract
Map No. 23371-1 (located north of Rancho California Road, east of Margarita Road, west
of Meadows Parkway, south of La Serena Way and within the Marqarita Villaqe Specific
Plan No. 199 - Temeku Hills Subdivision)
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS INTO
THE CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM (WITHIN TRACT
MAP NO. 23371-1)
17 Roripauqh Specific Plan - Project Update
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1 Receive and file report.
18 Request for Waiver of Application Filinq Fee for PA01-0147
RECOMMENATION:
18.1 Waive application filing fee for PA01-0147.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-7 and 9-18
(Item No. 8 was considered under separate discussion). The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pratt and voice voted reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tern
Roberts and Councilman Stone who were absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION
8 Parcel Map No. 29821 (located at 43172 Business Park Drivel
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 29821 in conformance with the conditions of approval.
Public Works Director Hughes provided an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material).
Although this and other parcels are being approved, Councilman Pratt requested that it be
ensured that this parcel as well as others partake in an overall City-wide traffic calming plan,
ride sharing, etc.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pratt and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor
Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Stone who were absent.
At 7:37 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.
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PUBLIC HEARING
t 9 COUNCIL BUSINESS Weed Abatement Liens for FY 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
19.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE
CITY OF TEMECULA FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT AND
REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION
Deputy City Manager Thornhill presented the staff report (of record) and noted, for Councilman
Naggar, that the City will be recovering full costs associated with these liens.
At this time, Mayor Comerchero invited public input. There being no input, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to approve the staff recommendation with the adoption of
Resolution No. 01-39. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote
reflected approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilman Stone who
were absent.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
20 Prima Facie Speed Limit on Certain Streets
RECOMMENDATION:
20.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 01-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 10,28.010(D) OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMIT ON 1) HONORS DRIVE BE'FWEEN MARGARITA
ROAD AND TEE DRIVE AND 2) TEMEKU DRIVE BETWEEN
TEE DRIVE AND LA SERENA WAY
As mentioned earlier, Mayor Comerchero noted that staff is recommending that this matter be
continued to the June 12, 2001, City Council meeting.
Public Works Director Hughes provided a brief overview of the staff report (as per agenda
material).
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Because Councilman Pratt was desirous in participating in this matter but due to his absence
from the June 12, 2001, City Council meeting, it was suggested that the matter be continued to
the June 26, 2001, City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilman Pratt moved to continue this matter to the June 26, 2001, City Council
meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected with the
exception of Mayor Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Stone who were absent.
21 Award the Construction Contract for Proiect No. PW01-07 - FY2000-01 - Slurry Seal
Project
RECOMMENDATION:
21.1 Receive an oral report on the bids received May 17, 2001;
21.2 Award a construction contract for FY2000-01 Slurry Seal Program and authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract;
21.3 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of 10% of the contract documents.
Public Works Director Hughes presented the staff report as well as the supplemental material
(of record).
For Mayor Comerchero, Mr. Hughes advised that the proposed firm (American Asphalt Repair &
Resudacing Co., Inc.) has previously worked for the City.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve the staff recommendation, including the
supplemental material, to award a construction contract to American Asphalt Repair &
Resurfacing Co., Inc. at $277, 465.50 and to authorize the City Manager to approve change
orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $27,746.55 which is equal to 10% of the
contract amount. The motion was seconded by Cquncilman Pratt and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilman Stone who were
absent.
22 Loud Party Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
22.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 01-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADDING CHAPTER 9.18 TO THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING LIABILITY TO PERSONS
WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOUD OR UNRULY
ASSEMBLIES WHICH CAUSE DISTURBANCES OF THE
PEACE AND PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH
ASSEMBLIES
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Police Chief Domenoe reviewed the staff report and the proposed ordinance, highlighting
statistics as it relates to disturbance calls as well as the associated penalties after the initial
respoRse.
For Councilman Naggar, Police Chief Domenoe reviewed the various components of the
proposed ordinance, noting that most disturbance calls relate to loud music.
Commenting on a party that had occurred in his neighborhood, Mayor Comerchero commended
the 21-year old individual who had apprised the neighborhood of an upcoming party and,
thereby, making the potentially impacted neighbors more tolerant of the situation. Mr.
Comerchero suggested that through the adoption of this ordinance, such practice could be
relayed to the residents for future use.
As the requestor of this ordinance, Mr. Marcus Moliins, 42018 Via Renate, thanked the City
Council, City Manager Nelson, and Police Chief Domenoe for their support.
At this time, City Attorney Thorson introduced and read by title only Ordinance No. 01-06.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to introduce Ordinance No. 01-06. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pratt and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Mayor
Pro Tern Roberts and Councilman Stone who were absent.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
No additional comments.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Nelson reminded the public that the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement
Program Budgets will be considered for approval at the June 12, 2001, City Council meeting.
ClTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 1, City Attorney Thorson advised that the City Council
with a 3-0-2 (Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilman Stone absent) declined to join the
lawsuit of Southern California Association of Governments, et al vs. Bornstein, et al. With
regard to Item No. 2, Mr. Thorson advised that the City CounciI gave direction to the real
property negotiators for pursuing those acquisition~.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:04 P.M., the City Council meeting was formafly adjourned to Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at
7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
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/,/~//- JeffComerchero, Mayor
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