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Home My WebLink About030502 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2002 After the Closed Session that convened at 5:30 P.M., the City Council convened in Open Session at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Absent: PRELUDE MUSIC Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts Councilmember: None The prelude music was provided by Natalie and Tiffany Vita. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Alsobrooks of New Covenant Fellowship Center. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 148. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificate of Achievement to Joshua Bennett-Snow for achievinq Eaale Scout Rank Mayor Roberts presented the Certificate to Joshua Bennett-Snow, who proceeded with a brief overview of his project. National Junior Olympics Recoqnition Commending the athletes on their achievements, Mayor Roberts presented to each athlete and the President of Temecula Valley Time Machine, Judy Taft, a Certificate of Achievement. Mr. Greg Campfield, athlete member of Temecula Valley Time Machine, thanked the City Council for its grant support and as well thanked Ms. Taft and the parent volunteers for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Linda McDonald, 38925 Calle Breve, spoke with regard to the need for public transportation in an effort to alleviate traffic impacts and as well commented on the need for a Dial- A-Ride Program. In response to comments made by Ms. McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Stone noted that the City Council would concur with the development of a comprehensive transportation system but in order for the City to provide such a transit system, the City must partner with other agencies. Mr. Stone as well clarified that the majority of the approved buitding throughout the City was approved by the County not the County; that the City inherited those approvals; and that the City has been financially responsible for resolving those infrastructure strains. R:\Minutes\030502 1 B. Ms. Barbara Wilder, 28560 Via Santa Rosa, President of Save Southwest Riverside County (SSRC), expressed deep gratitude to the City Council for its support to oppose the Valley Rainbow project, for its efforts on working toward this common cause, and for sharing the cost with SSRC in order to provide expert witnesses necessary to fight this matter. Councilman Naggar commended Ms. Wilder and the SSRC Group on their efforts. For Mr, Naggar, Ms. Wilder advised that there would be a hearing with regard to the need of the line in May. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Councilman Comerchero reminded the public that March 5, 2002, is Election Day. B. Councilman Naggar informed the City Council and public that Vail Elementary School has been nominated as a California Distinguished School. Mr. Naggar advised that he had been invited to participate in a panel discussion with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), on Friday, March 8, 2002, to discuss regional items of mutual concern such as mass transportation. C, Councilman Pratt commented on the number of lives lost or injured, throughout the country, on freeways and highways, reiterating his concern with traffic. D. Advising that New York Fire Captain Jack da Silva had visited the City this last weekend, Mayor Roberts briefly highlighted his activities while visiting, noting that Rancho Elementary School presented a special ceremony on behalf of Captain da Silva, which was video recorded, and requested that this video be shown at the next City Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motionto waivethereading ~ thete~ ofallordinances andresolutionsincludedinthe agenda. 2 Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 22, 2002; 2.2 Approve the minutes of January 29, 2002. 3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: R:\Minutes\030502 2 RESOLUTION NO. 02-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Citv Treasurer's Reoort as of Januarv 31,2002 RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of January 31,2002. 5 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for the Citv Maintenance Facilitv Modifications - Phase III - Proiect No. PW00-16 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Accept the City Maintenance Facility Modifications Project - Phase III - Project No. PW00-16 as complete; 5.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Pedormance Bond, and accept a 12-month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 5.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. 6 Completion and Acceptance of Construction Contract for the FY2000-2001 Slurrv Seal Proqram - Proiect No. PW0t-07 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Accept the FY2000-2001 Slurry Seal Program Project - Project No. PW01-07 as complete; 6.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a 12-month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract; 6.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven months after filing of the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. 7 Approval of the Conservation Easement for the Low-Flow Crossincl at Via Montezuma, Project No. PW99-15 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Approve the Conservation Easement for the mitigation of the Low-Flow Crossing at Via Montezuma, Project No. PW99-15, and authorize the City Clerk to record the Conservation Easement with the County of Riverside Recorder's Office. R:\Minutes\030502 3 8 Starliqht Ridqe Southern Cross Sidewalk Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Approve a transfer of Capital Reserves in the amount of $12,947.00 to the Starlight Ridge Southern Cross Road Sidewalk Improvement Project from other unused project funds. (Councilman Naggar abstained with regard to this Item.) MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Councilman Naggar who abstained on Item No. 8. At 7:24 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 7:31 P.M. with regularly scheduled City Council business. PUBLIC HEARING 9 Community Facilities District No. 01-02 (Harveston) RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Continue the public hearing to the meeting of March 26, 2002. MOTION: Councilman Comerchero moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COUNCIL BUSINESS 10 Pala Road Fundinq Aqreement RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Approve an Agreement between the City and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians for purposes of funding the Interim Improvements to Pala Road and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; 10.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND THE TEMECULA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS, FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS FOR THE PECHANGA RESERVATION, FOR THE FUNDING OF INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS TO PALA ROAD R:\Minutes\030502 4 Public Works Director Hughes reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), advising that once the contract is awarded, construction would begin the middle of April and completed by July 1, 2002. Commending Mayor Roberts and Councilman Comerchero on their efforts associated with the Pechanga Tribe contributions toward this project, Mayor Pro Tern Stone relayed his support of the recommendation; encouraged minimal impact to the neighboring residents and traffic; and suggested the discussions of incentives to ensure the project would be completed by July 1, 2002. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Stone, Public Works Director Hughes clarified that this project will not be as extensive as the SR 79 project and, therefore, should not have significant impacts on traffic or the neighboring residents. With regard to the July 1, 2002, completion date, Mr. Hughes noted that staff is confident that this deadline will be met. Councilman Pratt noted that this improvement will benefit the area for the short term but not long term and that Pechanga should explore alternative means of accessing its casino/hotel. Confident that the project will be completed by the July 1,2002, deadline, City Manager Nelson noted that if necessary, staff will explore the imposition of incentives MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Stone moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson relayed his appreciation to the City Council and the Pechanga Tribe for its support of the Pala Road Project, noting that those improvements will address the impacts of the opening of the casino. CITY A'I-rORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Thorson advised that under the Brown Act, there were no reportable actions and that the real estate matters will not receive final approval until formal City Council action. ADJOURNMENT At 7:43 P.M., the City Council meeting was formalty adjourned to Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Ron Roberts, Mayor ATTEST: [SEAL] R:\Minutes\030502 5