HomeMy WebLinkAbout051402 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 14, 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, May 14, 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 Andrea Grangruth.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Bishop Frazier of Rock of Faith.
ALLEGIANCE
The flag ceremony was presented by Boy Scout Troop No. 324.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Roberts presented the proclamation to Public Work Director Bill Hughes.
Water Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Roberts presented the proclamation and stated that it would be mailed to the appropriate
parties.
Mental Health Month Proclamation
Mayor Roberts presented the proclamation to Ms. Joanne Moore, Member of Mid-County
Registrar Health Board. Ms. Moore thanked Mayor Roberts and the City Council for the
proclamation and its willingness to increase awareness of Mental Illness and available
treatments.
Theatre Foundation Presentation
Mr. Dan Steveson, Mr. Harry Clark, Ms. Lisa'Furgeson, and Mr. Chuck Washington, on behalf of
the Theatre Foundation, presented the City cf Temecula with a $200,000 check toward the
construction of the Temecula Community Theatre. Mayor Roberts thanked the Theatre
Foundation for its generous contribution to the City and the continued interest in building Fine
Arts within the community.
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California Association of Public Information Officials Award for the City's Website
Susan W. Jones, City Clerk/Director of Support Services, presented Mayor Roberts and the City
with a first place award on behalf of CAPIO (California Association of Public Information
Officials). The award placed in the category of '~/ebsites" for its section on "Public
Transportation Options." Entries were judged for creativity in subject matter, innovation in
presentation and style, uniqueness of format, and effective use of resources.
Ms. Jones recognized Pat Comerchero for her excellence in providing the City with an
outstanding Web Site, which greatly enhances public accessibility to City Hall. She also
announced the City has received a 2001-2002 "Golden Web Award" for the third year in a row.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, representing the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), Post
4089, invited the City Council, staff and public to the Memorial Day Celebration, to be held on
May 31st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, on Santiago Road next to the Catholic Church. He
invited questions by contacting the VFW at 676-1541.
B. Supporting additional hours at Chaparral Pool, Jana Clark, P.O. Box 2449, representing
the Inland Gold Aquatics Team, encouraged the City Council to review the current scheduling of
pool hours for swim clubs.
Community Services Director Herman Parker responded to Ms. Clark's comments, stating
Inland Gold Aquatics currently receive pool time five nights a week at a Temecula Site. He
stated he feels the scheduled time is approp:iate for the size of the program and to meet their
program needs.
D. Representing the Valley Winds Community Concert Band, Mark Margolin, 32321 Cercle
Beauregard, invited the City Council and Community to attend the Wine Country Community
Band Festival, to be held on June 2"~ at the Wilson Creek Winery. The event is to feature seven
bands from all over Southern California with over 250 performers participating.
E. James Morgan, 26111 Ynez Road, introduced himself as the new YMCA Executive
Director and expressed his enthusiasm to work in this great community.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Councilman Comerchero reported his participation in the RCTC Bus Rodeo, where
professional bus drivers, representing Cities along the 1-15 corridor, navigated an obstacle
course, with the winner going to Las Vegas to compete as National Champion. Councilman
Comerchero announced Temecula did prevail and will be participating in the National
Championship.
B. Councilman Pratt commended the Police Department for their outstanding Annual
Report, noting the City now has six full-time motor officers to handle traffic in Temecula.
Councilman Pratt also voiced his opposition to the May 13th RCIP Meeting. He
expressed desires to formally challenge the EIR and ElS, and stated this plan is destined to fail,
without cooperation of the general public in their willingness to "share the ride," and explore
alternate transit systems.
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C Mayor Roberts reported he and Councilman Pratt participated in the Grand Opening of
the new 91 Freeway Metrolink Line, which goes between Riverside and Corona and into
Fullerton.
D. Councilman Naggar made a presentation to the City Council regarding Megan's Law.
He reported that thanks to Police Chief Jim Domenoe, residents within 60-90 days, would be
able to view information regarding registered sex offenders on CD Rom at the Local Police
Station. Previously, this information was only available at the Main Riverside Sheriff's Station.
He also reported that some cities have implemented a pin map system that is available via the
Internet and requested that the City investigate the feasibility of the City of Temecula providing
this information on the City's Website.
Council concurrence was obtained to allocate staff time to research not only the legality,
but also feasibility of this proposal.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Standard Ordinance and Resolution Adoption Procedure
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the
agenda.
2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the minutes of March 26, 2002.
3 Resolution Approvin.q List of Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-36
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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
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report as of March 31,2002.
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5 Tablet PC Purchase
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RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Approve the purchase of Fujitsu Table PC's with the associated accessories from
En Pointe Technology for $85,344.47.
Approve Sponsorship for the Temecula On Staqe Event presented by the Theatre
Foundation
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Approve funding for the Temecula On Stage Event for actual City-support costs in
the amount up to $8,800.00.
6.2 Approve the event sponsorship agreement with the Theatre Foundation and
authorize the mayor to execute the agreement.
(Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this item.)
Approve Sponsorship request for the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Approve funding request of $30,000.00 for the Temecula Valley International Film &
Music Festival;
7.2 Approve the event advertising agreement with the Temecula Valley International
Film & Music Festival and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Award of Contract for Audit Services for the Fiscal Years endinq June 30, 2002, 03 and
2004
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Award a contract to Diehl, Evans & Company as auditors for the fiscal Years ending
June 30, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Tract Map No. 25055 - Findinq of Conformance with its oriqinal approval (located on the
north side of Via La Vida between Marqarita Road and Solana Way)
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1 Approve Tract Map No. 25055 in conformance with the conditions of approval;
9.2 Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement;
9.3 Approve the Subdivision Monument Agreement and accept the Faithful
Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond and Monument Bond as security for
the agreements.
(Councilman Comerchero abstained with regard to this item,)
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10 Old Town Southern Gateway Landscapinq/Rotary Park Expansion Project - Approval of
Neqative Declaration (EA-93)
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE OLD TOWN SOUTHERN GATEWAY
LANDSCAPING/ROTARY PARK EXPANSION PROJECT
(Mayor Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to this item.)
11 Completion and Acceptance for the margarita Road Improvements - Phase I - Plo Pico to
SR 79 South, Project No. PW99-01
RECOMMENDATION:
11.1 Accept Margarita Road Improvements - Phase I - Project No. PW99-01, as
complete;
11.2 File a Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one (1)
year Maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the contract;
11.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
12 Notice of Completion Citywide P.C.C. Repairs FY2001-2002 - Proiect No. PW01-30
RECOMMENDATION:
12.1 Accept the Citywide P.C.C. Repairs FY2001-2002 project, as complete;
12.2 File a Notice of completion and release the Pedormance Bond;
12.3 Release the Materials and Labor Bond seven (7) months after filing the Notice of
Completion, if no liens have been filed.
13 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement - Berryman & Heniqar Pavement
Manaqement Update - FY 2001-2006 - Project No. PW01-22
RECOMMENDATION:
13.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Berryman
& Henigar in the amount of $6,800.00 to provide additional pavement design
services, and authorize the Mayor to execute this amendment.
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14 Solicitation of Construction Bids for First Street Extension Environmental Mitiqation
Proiect - Proiect No. PW01-08
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the project plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public
Works to solicit bids for the construction of First Street Extension Environmental
Mitigation, Project No. PW01-08.
15 Winchester Road Riqht-of-Wa¥ Easement
RECOMMENDATION:
15.1
Accept a portion of the Winchester Road Transportation Corridor Easement, as
shown on Exhibit A and B, that was offered for dedication on Tract Map No. 28530-
2, recorded on November 9, 1998 as instrument No. 487643.
16 Library Joint Use Cooperative Aqreement and Verification Letter of Deposit
RECOMMENDATION:
16.1
Approve the Library Joint Use Cooperative Agreement among the Temecula Valley
Unified School District, the County of Riverside, and the City of Temecula to provide
programs and services that enhance the academic goals for school children in
grades K through 12;
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Accept a Verification Letter of Deposit in the amount of $100,000.00 from the
Friends of the Temecula Library as a contribution toward the construction of the new
Temecula Public Library.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Stone moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 16 (Mayor
Pro Tem Stone abstained with regard to item nos. 6, 10, and 14; Councilman Comerchero
abstained with regard to item no. 10.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Naggar and
voice vote reflected approval.
At 7:45 P M., the City Council convened as the Temecula Community Services District, and the
Temecula Redevelopment Agency. The City Council Meeting resumed at 7:52 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Nelson advised that the City Council and public that the Statement Budget has
been released and there will be a fiscal impact to local government. He stated he would
provide further details at a later time.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that under the Brown Act, there were no reportable actions to
report.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:54 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at
7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
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Ron Roberts, Mayor
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