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OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 12, 2002
After the Closed Session that convened at 6:00 P.M., the City Council convened in Open
Session at 7:01 P.M., on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, in the City Council Chambers of
Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Present: Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts
Absent: Councilmember: None
PRELUDE MUSIC
The prelude music was provided by Eve Craig.
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 Vail Elementary School.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Video presentation bv the' Vail Elementar~ School
Vail Elementary School showed a video, created by the school, in honor and memory of all
those individuals impacted by the September 11, 2001, tragedy.
Introduction of the new Police K-9
Police Chief Domenoe introduced Officer Cohen and his new K-9 partner, Kao$. Officer Cohen
thanked the City Council for having the opportunity to introduce Kaos and briefly commented on
the assistance Kaos has already provided in the short time that he has been with the
Department.
Certificate of Appreciation to Grace Weisner
Expressing her appreciation for having had the opportunity to participate as Program Manager
for the Juvenile Offender Law Enforcement Team, Deputy Adams introduced Grace Weisner,
Youth Court Clerk, and thanked her for her volunteering efforts and presented to her a
Certificate of Appreciation.
Introduction of the Community Action Patrol fC.A.P.) Graduates
Briefly describing this community volunteer program, Police Chief Domenoe proudly introduced
the nine members of the first graduating class and extended his appreciation to Officer
Anderson for his efforts associated with this newly formed program.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Ms. Kay Williams, 45542 Masters Drive, President of the Temecula Town Association Board
of Directors, informed the City Council that the Association is a 31 -year old non-profit charitable
Association; advised that the City of Temecula, Historic Old Town Temecula, and the Temecula
Town Association had received another distinct[on -- an award from the California Downtown
Association (a State organization) by voting the Temecula Rod Run as the Best Special Event in
the State of California; noted that the 16~' Annual Rod Run is quickly approaching; and thanked the
City, City staff, and the volunteers for their support and assistance; and presented to each
Councilmember a souvenir event poster.
Ms. Williams introduced Ms. Diane Sitar, 32221 Code Tomatlan, who provided a
heartwarming overview of the 2001 Community Christmas Dinner and thanked the City Council and
the numerous volunteers who made this Sixth Annual Dinner another success.
B. As a candidate for the Riverside County Audit Controller, Ms. Teri Ferro, 29054 Forest View,
introduced herself to the City Council and the public and requested their vote on March 5, 2002.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. With regard to the video presentation, Councilman Naggar commended Vail Elementary
School on a job well done.
B. Councilman Pratt commented on the benefits such as the Christmas Dinner that can be
accomplished with community involvement.
C. Having attended the 25~h Anniversary Celebration for Boy Scout Troop No. 301,
Councilman Comerchero advised that he, on behalf of the City, presented to the Troop a
Certificate of Achievement to the Troop and noted that the Troop presented to the City a Plaque
of Appreciation for its continued support.
Mr. Comerchero sadly announced that the Inland Empire has lost one of its leaders, Ms.
Cora Sue Barrett, Mayor of the City of Canyon Lake.
Mayor Pro Tern Stone noted that the City would be making a donation to the American
Cancer Society on behalf of Ms. Barrett.
D. Commenting on the recent windstorm, Mayor Pro Tern Stone commended the Public
Works Department on its responsiveness in addressing several emergency matters.
E. In response to a letter received by a constituent in which it was noted that another City
had increased the yellow light frequency by 11/2 seconds in order to decrease the red light
abuses, Mayor Pro Tem Stone requested that the Public Works Department explore the merit of
such action, advising that the City that had implemented such a measure noted a 30% to 40%
decrease in red light abuses.
F. Commenting on his recently attended U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Roberts
advised that President Bush had spoken at the Conference to address security issues; that he
had the opportunity to travel on a high-speed rail; and commented on program put together as a
result of the September 11, 2001, tragedy, whereby each participating City will be hosting a
New York City Firefighter, noting that the City's hosted firefighter will be Joaquin DaSilva from
Unit E-305 and advising that Temecula Creek Inn has offered to donate the room.
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Mayor Pro Tem Stone suggested the hosting of a fundraiser banquet in Firefighter
DaSilva's honor and that all collected monies be forwarded to the New York firefighter victims.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 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 Approvin(~ List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 02-13
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 December 31,2001
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of December 31,2001.
4 Approval of 2001-02 Mid-Year Bud(~et Adiustments
RECOMMENDATIQN:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2001-02 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
5 Propertv Insurance Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the City of Temecula Property Insurance Policy renewal with Chubb
Insurance Company, Royal/Agricultural Insurance Companies and Lloyd's of
London for the period of February 26, 2002, through February 26, 2003, in the
amount of $95,980.
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6 Approve the Temecula Fall Cruisinq and Car Show Sponsorship Reauest
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve the Drifters Car Club and P & R Productions sponsorship request for the
Temecula Fall Cruising and Car Show to benefit the Temecula Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U.S. (VFW) Post 4089 and authorize the Economic Development
6.2 Subcommittee to approve an additional non-profit organization in Temecula.
7 Consideration of Joint Prosecution, Confidentiality and Cost-Sharina Aareement with Save
Southwest Riverside Coun~ (SSRC)
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Approve an Agreement with Save Southwest Riverside County (SSRC) regarding
joint prosecution, confidentiality, and cost sharing in the matter of the Application of
the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity for the Valley-Rainbow 500 KV Interconnect Project.
8 Parcel Map No. 28627-1 (located at the southeast corner of Western Bypass Corridor/State
Route 79 South and Front Street
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 28627-1 in conformance with the conditions of approval;
8.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Faithful
Performance and Labor and Materials Bond as security for the agreements;
8.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Bond as
security for the agreement.
9 Authorize Temporary Street Closures for Temecula Rod Run 2002 Event in Old Town (Old
Town Front Street between Moreno Road and First Street, and other related streets)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STREET
CLOSURES FOR TEMECULA ROD RUN 2002 EVENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ISSUE A PERMIT
FOR THIS SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENT
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10 Acauisition of Tax-Defaulted Propertv for Drainaqe Facility Purposes
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 02-16
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
PUBLIC DRAINAGE FACILITY PURPOSES
11 Award of Construction Contract for Citvwide P.C.C. Repairs FY2001-2002 - Proiect No, PW01-30
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Award a construction contract for the Citywide P.C.C. Repairs FY2001-2002 -
Project No. PW01-30 to International Pavement Solutions, Inc. in the amount of
$61,433.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract;
11.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the
contingency amount of $ 6,143.30 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount.
12 Parkinq Restriction - Solana Wav between Ynez Road and Marqarita Road
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING" ZONE ON
BOTH SIDES OF SOLANA WAY BETWEEN YNEZ ROAD AND
MARGARITA ROAD
13 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for Old Town First Street Bridcle over Murrieta Creek - Proiect No. PW95-08
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Accept the Old Town First Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek Project - Project No.
PW95-08 - as complete;
13.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Pedormance Bond, and accept a 12-month
Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
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13.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond 7 months after filing of the Notice of
Completion if no liens have been filed.
(Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this matter.)
14 Resolution of Support for Proposition No. 40 - Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neiclhborhood
Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
14.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SHOWING OUR SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION NO.
40 ENTITLED CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2002
15 Chanqe of Per Capita Grant Funds Proiect
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1 Approve the use of Proposition No. 12 funds in the amount of $450,000 for the
Chaparral High School Swimming Pool Project in lieu of Capital Reserves Funds.
MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I - 12 and 14 -
15 (Item No. 13 was separately voted on). The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar
and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
MOTION: Councilman Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 13. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception
of Mayor Pro Tern Stone who abstained.
At 7:38 P. M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency, and the Temecula Public Financing Authority and after a
short recess, resumed at 8:13 P.M. with regularly scheduled City Council business.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
16 Temecula Transit Presentation - Receive and file (5-0-0) JS/JC
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1 Receive the presentation and report by Councilmember Pratt.
By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Councilman Pratt provided a detailed overview of this
proposed Temecula Traffic and Transportation Plan (of record).
Commending Councilman Pratt on his time and effort with regard to the presentation, Mayor Pro
Tern Stone relayed his concurrence that public transportation needs to be addressed but stated
that the City of Temecula cannot alone carry the responsibility for a Statewide issue such as this
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and, therefore, suggested that the City continue to concurrently work with the State and Federal
elected officials to achieve buy-in on a regional transportation plan. With regard to comments
made by Mr. Pratt, Mr. Stone relayed concern with the following issues:
· Charge for parking at the regional mall
· City has no jurisdiction to place public toll booths on a Caltrans facility
· Other noted fees
Echoing Mayor Pro Tern Stone's comments, Councilman Comerchero congratulated Mr. Pratt
on his efforts and noted the fotlowing:
· That new route construction projects include the widening of Highway 79, north Winchester
Road to six lanes with extensions of Scott/Newport Roads and Clinton Keith Road and
Domenigoni Parkway in an effort to alleviate the French Valley traffic off Winchester Road;
· That past surveys have indicated that under 30% of the residents would utilize a public
transportation system;
· That he would oppose parking fees at the regional mall.
In closing, Mr. Comerchero commented on the importance of public transportation; noted that
efforts are underway to implement such a system in the most appropriate manner; and relayed
his desire to take action with regard to this matter this evening versus continuing it to the next
City Council meeting.
Echoing those comments made by Councilman Comerchero and Mayor Pro Tern Stone,
Councilman Naggar as well noted the importance of public transportation but stated that the City
cannot alone handle the associated financial burden of such a system; suggested the creation
of taxi service for those 30% of individuals that would utilize a public transportation system; and
noted that the City has spent the last two years to address growth issues.
As well echoing those comments of his fellow colleagues, Mayor Roberts commented on the
importance of the passage of Measure A, viewing it as the transportation future for Riverside
County; advised that in order to make a transportation plan successful, a City must have transit
nodes with high densities; that the extension of commuter rail (Metrolink) is being considered if
funding were available; and commented on other alternatives such as high-speed rail and the
MagLev.
Speaking in opposition to the comments made by his fellow colleagues, Councilman Pratt noted
that by the end of this year, the City's serious traffic problems will have a negative impact on the
City's economy.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to receive and file the report and to not accept
recommendations of the overall plan at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No comments.
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CITY A'I-rORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that with regard to Closed Session No. 3 (Ross v. Stone), the
City Council by a 5-0 vote instructed him to not seek attorney fees from the other party. Mr.
Thorson advised that he had not participated in the'Closed Session Item with regard to Eddie
Roy Elder v. City of Temecula.
With regard to the Eddie Roy Elder v. City of Temecula, City Manager Nelson advised that
under the Brown Act, there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 26, 2002,
at 7:00 P.M.,in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Busine~~~a.
· Ron Roberts, Mayor
AT3:EST:
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