HomeMy WebLinkAbout111301 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
The City Council convened in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, November 13, 2001, in
the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula,
California.
Present:
Councilmembers: Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone, Comerchero
Absent: Councilmember: None
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Kate Welsh.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Murray Hollis of Southwest Christian Church
ALLEGIANCE
The salute to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 384.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Dutch Heritacle Day Proclamation
Mrs. Elisabeth Cremers accepted the proclamation; apprised the City Council of Voorburg's
sadness with regard to the September 11,2001, tragedy; invited the Council and public to an
upcoming Dutch American Heritage Day celebration on Sunday, November 18, 2001, at the
Community Recreation Center, at 2:00 P.M.; and presented to each Councilmember a lapel pin
with the Dutch and the American flag.
City of Temecula Tourism Rack Brochure Award
Assistant City Manager O'Grady proudly announced that the City has once again received a first
place regional award for its Tourism Brochure through the Association of Professional Brochure
Distribution, advising that competition included the western half of the United States and that
over 7,500 brochures had been submitted. Mr. O'Grady commended the graphic designer and
production coordinator Anne Howell and the City's Marketing Coordinator, Gloria Wolnick.
Extending a special recognition to Scouts Cory Meeker, Patrick Snodgrass, Chris Ritzer, and
Brendan Lopez, Mayor Comerchero advised that during an organized Scout event at the
Colorado River, these boys had saved an adult from drowning.
Mayor Comerchero as well extended congratulations to Scott McDonald from Troop No. 301 for
achieving is Eagle Scout rank. Councilman Stone advised that Scott's brother is as well an
Eagle Scout and commended their parents for their guidance.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, representing the American Legions and Veterans
of Foreign Wars, introduced several members from the American Legions and the Veterans of
Foreign Wars to the City Council and the viewing public who, in turn, presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to the City Council for its support of the Boys' State Program, advising that not until
a Women's Auxiliary is formed can a Girls' State Program be established.
The Veterans of Temecula Valley requested that the City fly, in front of City Hall, the
POW/MIA flag in conjunction with the United States flag to show continued support of the
service personnel who are still missing in action. A picture was also shown of the POW/MIA
memorial that will be placed at the Veterans Cemetery.
B. On behalf of the Candlelight Committee, Ms. Karen Harkey, 29755 Pasada Road,
extended an invitation to the City Council and the public to attend the Second Annual
Candlelight Tribute, on Saturday, December 1,2001, at 5:00 P.M., at the Promenade Mall, in
loving memory of those loved and lost in.the communities of Temecula and Murrieta, advising
that non-perishable foods are being accepted in order to stock the local food pantries.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Advising that the vote of the public should be honored, Councilman Naggar congratulated
and welcomed newly reelected Councilmembers Comerchero, Roberts, and Stone, advising that he
would commit to the City Council and the public that he would take one fifth accountability toward
ensuring that the current contention among the City Council be eliminated.
B. Echoing Councilman Naggar's comments, Councilman Pratt relayed his disappointment
with the Iow-voter turnout.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts advised that the California High-Speed Rail Authority will be
recommending that the high-speed Inland route travel from San Diego to Los Angeles through
the City of Temecula with a station in the Valley.
D. Thanking Councilmembers Naggar and Pratt for their well wishes on his reelection,
thanking those individuals who had voted for him, and concurring with Councilman Naggar's
comment to eliminate the contentiousness among the City Council, Councilman Stone relayed
his desire to reach out to those individuals who had not voted for him, advising that he has an
open-door policy and would welcome their comments.
E. Echoing Councilman Stone's comments, Mayor Comerchero encouraged the elimination
of the politics from the dais and thanked those individuals who had expressed confidence in him
and relayed his desire to earn the trust of those individuals who had not voted for him.
Mr. Comerchero advised that the American Flag that was donated by Congressman Issa
has reached a high bid of $600, noting that the auction will end November 15, 2001.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Standard Ordinance and Resolution AdoPtion Procedure
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of ali ordinances and resolutions included in the
agenda.
2 Resolution approvinq List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-98
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 September 30, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2001.
4 Records Destruction Approval
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Approve the schedules destruction of certain City records in accordance with the
City of Temecula approved Records Retention Policy.
5 Approve Sponsorshi~ Request for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Association
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the event sponsorship agreement with the Temecula Valley Balloon &
Wine Festival Association in the amount of $35,000 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
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Authorize Temporary Street Closures for Temecula's Electric Liqht Parade on November 30,
2001, and Deleaate Authority to issue Special Events/Street Closures Permit to the
Director of Public Works/City Enqineer
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STREET
CLOSURES FOR JEFFERSON AVENUE AND ABU'I-flNG
STREETS FROM DEL RIO ROAD TO OVERLAND AVENUE
AND ALSO THE LOW FLOW CROSSING AT VIA MONTEZUMA
FOR TEMECULA'S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE ON
NOVEMBER 30, 2001, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL
EVENTS PERMIT INCLUDING STREET CLOSURES
Cooperative Aqreement between Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District, the City of Temecula and Shea Homes Limited Partnership for Tract Map No.
23209 Leiqh Court Storm Drain, Staqe 3 / Project No. 7-0-0303
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1
Approve the Cooperative Agreement between Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, the City of Temecula and Shea Homes Limited
Partnership for Tract Map No. 23209 Leigh Court Storm Drain, Stage 3 / Project No.
7-0-0303;
7.2 Accept the bonds as security for construction of the said storm drain improvements.
Aqreement between Riverside County Transportation and Land Manaqement Aqencv and
the City of Temecula to provide Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Report Review Services
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1
Approve Agreement between Riverside County Transportation and Land
Management Agency and the City of Temecula to Provide Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Report Review Services.
8.2 Authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign the agreement.
Tentative Tract MaD No. 23209 (located west of Butterfield Staqe Road north of Ahern
Place).
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Drainage Improvements and Grading Agreements and accept the Bonds
as security for the agreements;
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9.2 Approve the Erosion Control Agreements and accept the Bonds as security for the
agreements.
10 Completion and Acceptance for the Pala Road Bridqe Replacement Project - Proiect No.
PW97-15
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Accept the Pala Road Bridge Replacement Project - Project No. PW97-15 - as
complete; and
10.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
10.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
11 Environmental Enhancement and Mitiqation Proqram (EEM) Grant Application for FY 2002-
2003
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Receive and file this report regarding our Environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Program (EEM) Grant Application for the development of the Old Town
Southern Gateway Landscaping/Rotary Park Expansion Project, and authorize the
Director of Public Works to forward said application to the California Resources
Agency.
11.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND
MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE OLD TOWN
SOUTHERN GATEWAY LANDSCAPING/ROTARY PARK
EXPANSION PROJECT
12 PA96-0293- Maraarita Road Median Reimbursement
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with the Zonos Center for one half of the
cost to construct a raised landscaped median in Margarita Road in the amount of
$45,446.86 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Reimbursement Agreement;
12.2 Approve a transfer from Development Impact Fees - Street Improvements funds,
Ynez Road Median project in the amount of $45,446.86 for the reimbursement
agreement.
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13 Amendment to Military Leave Policy - Article 28 of the Memorandum of Understandina
between the City of Temecula and the General Employees of the City of Temecula
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Amend Article 28 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Temecula and the General Employees of the City of Temecuia to reflect a change to
the Military Leave Policy.
14 City Hail OfficeNVorkstation Furnishin(]s
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Award a contract in the amount of $38,093.00 to Business Furniture Group for the
purchase of refurbished modular workstations and private office furniture for City
Hall;
14.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed $3,809.00,
which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
15 Harveston Public Vote Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Receive and file report.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 15. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
At 7:30 P. M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency and resumed at 7:32 P.M. with regularly scheduled City
Council business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
16 Prima facie Speed Limit on Certain Streets
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Introduce and read by title only an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 01-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(D) OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIMA FAClE
SPEED LIMITS TO INCLUDE VALLEJO AVENUE EIE'rWEEN
SANTIAGO ROAD AND CABRILLO AVENUE, AND JEDEDIAH
SMITH ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 79 AND DE
PORTOLA ROAD/YNEZ ROAD
Deputy Director of Public Works Parks reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material).
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City Attorney Thorson introduced Ordinance No. 01-15 by title only.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to introduce Ordinance No. 01-15. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
17 Holiday Schedule for City Council Meetinqs
RECOMMENDATION:
17.1
Direct the City Clerk to set the schedule for City Council Meetings during the holiday
season and to pedorm the appropriate postings and noticing requirements of the
Government Code.
City Clerk Jones provided the staff report (of record).
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to schedule one City Council meeting for the month of
December (December 11,2001 ). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and
voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
18 Appointment of Councilmember to sit on Rancho Hiqhlands Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
18.1 Appoint one council member to sit on the Rancho Highlands Advisory Committee.
Advising that this matter was inadvertently placed on the agenda, Mayor Comerchero noted that
Councilman Naggar had been appointed to serve on this Committee at a previous City Council
meeting.
CITY MANAGER'SREPORT
City Manager Nelson wished everyone a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.
CITY ATrORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that was no reportable action to report under Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:35 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, November 27, 2001,
at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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