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Home My WebLink About022602 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 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, February 26, 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 Erica Weitzel. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Father Sean Cox of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop No· 337. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Sister City Presentation Sharing memorable times he had spent in Nakayama, Japan, Mayor Roberts presented to each Margarita Middle School student, who will be visiting Nakayama in March, a $300 check from the City. Rape Crisis Center at Rancho Springs Medical Center Mr. Scott Crane, CEO of Southwest Health Care System; Ms. Linda Bradley, CO0 of Southwest Health Care System; and Ms. Joan Sparkman, Chairwoman of the Board apprised the City Council and the public of the opportunity to provide the services of a Rape Crisis Center with its primary objective to provide immediate care for victims. Ms. Bradley further elaborated on the Rape Crisis Center, commenting on the distinction between provision of medical care and performance of a legal forensic exam, noting that victims will no longer have to travel outside their community to receive such treatment/exam. Advising the City Council that additional financial support will be needed on an on-going basis, Ms. Bradley stated that a meeting would be set in order to discuss those details and that the Center could be opened as early as April. For Mayor Pro Tem Stone, Ms. Bradley indicated that although the current reported rape cases for the area approximately two per month, it would be anticipated that these number will increase as a result of the opening of a local Center and with community education· Speaking in support of this Center, Mayor Pro Tem Stone commented on the need to alert the residence that such services are available as well as the disservice to oneself by not reporting such cases. R:'~vlinutes\022602 1 Although a difficult topic to discuss, Councilman Naggar relayed his support for this Center and encouraged proactiveness by way of the School District. Applauding those involved on efforts to provide such a service to this community, Councilman Comerchero relayed his support of the Center and encouraged the representatives to apprise the City Council of its needs as soon as possible. Black History Month Proclamation Mayor Roberts presented the proclamation to Mr. Chester Hancock. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Felicia Hogan, 41888 Carleton Way, representing the Temecula Valley Garden Club, apprised the City Council that the Garden Club was established in 1984; that it is the oldest Club in Temecula and commented on the Club's goals. Having received a denial letter with regard to last year's grant application, Ms. Hogan noted that contrary to what was stated in the letter, the Club does provide a benefit to the community. In closing, Ms. Hogan invited the public to the upcoming 18th Annual Flower Show on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at the Library, 10:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. By way of a photograph, Councilman Naggar addressed a continual problem of a clogged storm drain located on Rancho Vista Road, west of Southern Cross Road, noting that the Public Works Department has been dealing with this issue for over three years but because of the need of various agency permits, resolution of this matter has been unsuccessful. Mayor Pro Tem Stone suggested that the resolution of this matter be budgeted in the upcoming Capital Improvement Program. B. In response to Councilman Pratt's request, Council directed staff to determine the amount of staff time involved with Mr. Pratt's suggested Walk for LOS by 2003 and that if it were over five hours, that the matter be referred to the City Council for further consideration. C. Having attended the ceremony of the rededication of the Mary Phillips Senior Center, Councilman Comerchero advised that the Center was expanded by 3,500 square feet. While attending the ceremony, Mr. Comerchero advised that a request was made to provide encyclopedias in the Center Library. Mayor Pro Tern Stone noted that he may be able to provide a set to the Center. D. Councilman Pratt as well noted that he had attended the ceremony at the Mary Phillips Senior Center. E. Mayor Pro Tem Stone commented on the activities and services available at the Senior Center and encouraged the senior residents to visit the Center. F. Advising that the U.S. Conference of Mayors will be funding travel expenses for 300 firefighters from New York to cities across the United States as Ambassadors of good will, Mayor Roberts informed the community that the City will be participating in this program and will be hosting Fire Captain Jack da Silva. R:\Minutes\022602 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of ail ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of January 8, 2002. 3 Resolution Approvinq List of Demands RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4 Parcel Map No. 30166 (located at 27565 Diaz Road) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Approve Parcel Map No. 30166 in conformance with the conditions of approval; 4.2 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Monument Certificate of Deposit as security for the agreement; 5 Amendment No. 1 to Construction Contract for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Street Stripin.q Proqram - Proiect No. PW01-12 RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with C-18, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Street Striping Contract - Project No. PW01-12 - for an amount of $60,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. 6 R:\Minutes\022602 Amendment No. I to the Annual Real Estate Appraisal Contract RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Agreement with Robert Shea Perdue Real Estate Appraisal in the amount of $30,000.00 to provide as-needed appraisal services and authorize the Mayor to execute this amendment. 3 7 Award of Construction Contract for the Margarita Road nter m Widening - Phase I -Proiect No. PW99-01 RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Award a contract for the Margarita Road Interim Widening - Phase I- Project No. PW99-01 -to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $125,906.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; 7.2 Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $12,590.60 which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; 7.3 Approve a transfer in the amount of $60,000.00 in Capital Project Reserves from the Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project to the Margarita Road Interim Widening - Phase I - Project No. PW99-01. 8 Authorize Temporary Street Closures for portions of Walcott Lane and La Serena Way RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 02-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR PORTIONS OF WALCOTT LANE AND LA SERENA WAY FOR A DURATION OF UP TO 30 DAYS SPLIT INTO TWO DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION PHASES TO ALLOW FOR WET UTILITY AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AS REQUIRED BY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TRACT MAP NO. 23209 (Councilman Pratt abstained with regard to this item.) 9 City HalITenant Improvements RECOMMENDATION: 9.1 Approve a contract in the amount of $20,500.00 to construct tenant improvements to City Hall; 9.2 Appropriate $22,550.00 (which includes a 10% contingency fund) from the General Fund Unappropriated fund balance. 10 Consideration of SuPport for City of Corona reqardinq Issues of Mutual Concern with Riverside County RECOMMENDATION: 10.1 Authorize the City Manager to work with the City Managers of the Cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, and Riverside to develop a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside to address issues of mutua~ concern. R:\Minutes\022602 4 MOTION: Councilman Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 10. The motion was seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Pratt who abstained with regard to Item No. 8. At 7:43 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 7:58 P.M. with regularly scheduled City Council business. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Nelson commended the Public Works Department on its efforts associated with the contract for the Margarita Road Interim Widening Project, noting that this road will be a four- lane road from Winchester Road to SR 79 South and that this project should be completed within the next 90 days. Mr. Nelson noted that the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2002, has been cancelled. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Assistant City Attorney Curley advised that under the Brown Act, there were no reportable actions. ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~,~TTEST: 'Susan V~. Jor~s, CMC / [SEAL] Ron Roberts, Mayor R:~Minutes\022602 5