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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT
6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA
6:30 PM WORKSHOP
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
At 6:00 p.m. Mayor Seyarto recessed the meeting to closed session for the purposes stated below. Present were: Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Council Member Enochs joined the closed session in progress at 6:05 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CITY ATTORNEY JOHN HARPER, FOR SALE OF APN #949-220-006, NORTHEAST CORNER OF JEFFERSON AND IVY STREET TO TAI AHN REGARDING SALE PRICE (G.C. 54956.8)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CITY ATTORNEY JOHN HARPER (G.C. 54957)
Closed session adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Seyarto called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO LIBRARY FROM VERIZON FOUNDATION
Gary George, Verizon Foundation, presented a check to the Murrieta Library in the sum of $15,000. Loretta McKinney, Director of Library Services, thanked the Verizon Foundation and thanked the Rotary Foundation for providing the 501(c)(3) designation, allowing the library to receive the grant. Council Member McAllister thanked the Verizon Foundation for their donation and for carrying the local television station on their network.
PROCLAMATIONS - RECOGNIZING ASHLEY STALEY AND JAKE christianson FOR THE DONATION OF BICYCLES
Mayor Seyarto presented proclamations to Ashley Staley and Jake Christianson for donation of bicycles at Christmas.
RECOGNITION OF HOLIDAY MAGIC SPONSORS AND HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS
City Manager Lori Moss honored sponsors for their contributions to the Holiday Magic activities by presenting them with plaques. Sponsors included: Alhadeff & Solar, American Beauty, Excel Landscape, Harper & Burns, KB Homes, KFROG 92.9, Rancon Group, PSOMAS, Robertson's Ready Mix, Superior Ready Mix, Temecula Valley Bank, The Gas Company, Van Daele Homes, Wal*Mart, Waste Management, and Westmar Commercial Brokerage, Inc.
Awards were presented by City Manager Lori Moss to winners in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Winners included: Best Block – Potter Family representing Wickham Lane; Best Use of Lights - Mann Family on Old Oak Terrace; Most Creative – Timm Family on Karen Place; Judge's Prize – Clements Family on Daffodil Way; Honorable Mentions – Tyler Family on Zinnia Lane and Smalling Family on Mountainside Court; Holiday Spirit Award – Glover Family on Avenida Miguel Oeste; and Holiday Magic Award – Brannen Family on St. Michael Lane.
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE, RICK BISHOP
Rick Bishop, Executive Director WRCOG, provided a slideshow presentation on the Transportation Uniform Mitigation (TUMPF) program. The presentation included the program's purpose, provided an updated schedule, how the funds are split between three agencies, administration structure, current status, where the projects are, how long it takes to build a transportation project, how the work gets done, 97 projects at $417 million are programmed, getting the word out, signage program, why do an update so soon, new regional growth forecast, cost assumptions, network changes, draft fee calculation, impact of policy decisions, and policy decisions for consideration. After his presentation, he thanked Mayor Seyarto, commenting on WRCOG's appreciation of his leadership; and stated they are fortunate to now have Mayor Pro Tem McAllister on the Board.
At 6:58 p.m. the workshop adjourned.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and indicated there was no action to report from closed session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Reverend Paul Simpson, Gateway Church of the Nazarene
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by McAllister and seconded by Ostling.
COMMUNITY REPORT:
Tiffany Sanders of Vista Murrieta High School reported on the winter sports rally, winter formal, Dr. Martin Luther King Non-Violence Art Contest, safe and sober graduation night, athletic staff recognitions, and merit scholars.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pamela Wilson discussed her Mentoring Today program. Mayor Seyarto suggested her comments be made during discussion of Item #26, the Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Don Brandt, Murrieta, discussed the garbled public address system and how hard it was to hear Council from the audience.
Arnie Chandler, Murrieta, thanked Council Member McAllister for addressing the illegal immigration issue. He urged Council to do the right thing for residents and pursue this critical issue.
Nancy Hubbard, Temecula, thanked Council Member McAllister for his courage in addressing the illegal immigration issue.
Sherrie Chandler, Murrieta, commended Council Member McAllister for his proposal to have the police department enforce immigration laws. She urged Council to work with Council Member McAllister on his proposal and make Murrieta an unfriendly place for illegal aliens to congregate.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Steering Committee - Chairman Alls provided an update on items currently being addressed by the Steering Committee including universal design standards, red light camera program, and commercial vehicle code enforcement.
Engineering – Bob Moehling, Engineering Manager, provided an update on capital improvement projects. He discussed roadway improvements, new traffic signals, special projects, and upcoming projects.
City Manager – Lori Moss announced the Black Tie benefit for the Murrieta Valley Foundation which will be held on February 11, 2006.
Mayor Seyarto asked for a description of the new streaming video system. Tom Aronson, IS Manager, responded. Council Member Gibbs asked if you needed special hardware or software to view the video through the internet to which staff responded you did not.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Gibbs: Stated he attended the city-hosted League of California Cities Division meeting on
January 9.
Commented on the recent Historic Downtown Merchants Association Meeting.
Discussed the optimism at the RCTC meeting with regards to new budget money for
improvements to the 215 Freeway.
Thanked Mr. Paravees, District 8 Supervisor, for his cooperation with the Los
Alamos/215 improvements.
Said he attended a ceremony at March Air Reserve Base where Nancy Reagan
unveiled the “Spirit of Ronald Reagan,” the eighth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
that will become part of the inventory of the Air Force Reserve Command.
Commented on the progress being made with the economic development group to
which he and Council Member McAllister belong.
Complimented John Thomas and the fire department on the emergency disaster
preparedness program. He asked that the City's new Public Information Officer
coordinate this information and make it available on the web site so that the
community will have easy access to it.
McAllister: Complimented staff on putting together the Riverside Division League meeting at
Bear Creek and commented on his appointment to the Housing, Community and
Economic Development Policy Committee.
Reported on attending a JPA meeting where they are discussing a solution to the
current animal shelter crisis.
Commented on the disaster preparedness program, stating that the City is prepared;
he urged the community to be prepared as well. He praised the City's search
dog, Mocha, for his good behavior during the program and thanked Calvary
Chapel for the use of their facility.
Enochs: Apologized to the community for allowing his divorce to get into the public arena and thanked everyone for their support. He stated that he cannot comment on his ongoing legal issues and when the charges have been proven false, he will comment on them. He said he strives to keep his private life separate from his public life and will continue to do his job and represent the community. He emphasized that the community means a lot to him, and he will not let anyone down.
Seyarto: He conveyed that the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee which he chairs established their 2006 work plan addressing: group home abuse, disaster preparedness plan, terrorism and homeland security. He indicated several sexual predator bills are forthcoming. He also shared that the committee discussed training and recruitment of future law enforcement personnel.
APPROVAL OF city council CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-23.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-23. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, *Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: *Enochs on Item 7
1. WAIVED READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. JACKSON AVENUE BRIDGE ADVANCE PLANNING STUDY
Action: Awarded a Contract for professional services to T.Y. Lin International for the preparation of a Phase 1 Advance Planning Study for the Jackson Avenue Bridge at Warm Springs Creek in the amount of $74,245.
3. WESTERN HISTORIC MURRIETA STORM DRAIN SYSTEM - CIP NO. 8096
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Project Design Consultant (PDC) for the design of the Western Historic Murrieta Storm Drain System, CIP No. 8096, in the amount of $79,985.
4. JEFFERSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Action: Approved a budget adjustment of $55,000 to construct frontage improvements, fully funded by the development to the Jefferson Avenue Improvements, Project Number 8223.
5. JEFFERSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Action: Approved the agreement and authorized the City Manager to enter into a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE), for the easterly 14 feet of Jefferson Avenue right of way from Ivy Street to north of Juniper and a portion of the northwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Ivy Street.
6. INSTALLATION OF NEXTEL IN-BUILDING ANTENNA IN EXISTING CITY HALL
Action: Awarded the contract to Nextel Communications for the installation of an in-building antenna within the existing City Hall, and authorized the City Manager to execute all related documents.
7. IVY STREET BRIDGE OVER MURRIETA CREEK, PROJECT NO. 8322
Action: Approved the extension of the contract with T.Y. Lin International until January 1, 2009 for the design of Ivy Street bridge and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension. (Abstain: Enochs)
8. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, PARCEL MAP 10187, LOCATED AT CALLE DEL OSO ORO AND WASHINGTON AVENUE
Action: Accepted the public improvements in Parcel Map 10187 and directed the Public Works Department to commence maintenance of the street and drainage improvements associated with this Parcel Map.
9. MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD WIDENING - CIP #8042
Action: Awarded the Contract, approved a construction budget (P-500) increase of $80,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract for the construction of Murrieta Hot Springs Road Widening between Whitewood Road and Margarita Road with All American Asphalt for $717,944.75.
10. SUMMARY VACATION - THIRD AVENUE, NEW CLAY STREET, AND "B" STREET
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1550 approving the summary vacation of a portion of Third Avenue, New Clay Street, and "B" Street lying adjacent to Lot 1 of Map Book 8/359 (Tentative Parcel Map 30299) previously dedicated as right-of-way for public road and utility purposes.
11. SUMMARY VACATION - JACKSON AVENUE
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1551 approving the Summary vacation of a portion of Lot D (Jackson Avenue) lying adjacent to parcel 1 as shown on Parcel Map 26610 and dedicated as right-of-way for public road and utility purposes.
12. SUMMARY VACATION - CALLE ORTEGA
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1552 approving the summary vacation of a portion of Lot 7 as shown on Tentative Tract Map 29429 dedicated as right-of-way for public road and utility purposes (Calle Ortega).
13. ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF LOT 7 OF TRACT MAP 24470 FOR PUBLIC ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND INTO THE CITY'S MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1553 accepting a portion of Lot 7 of Tract Map 24470 for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system, subject to improvement to City standards, located on the northerly portion of Calle Ortega, westerly of Estate Hills Way.
14. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1554 authorizing the destruction of outdated records (recordings of old 911 calls, and department complaints in excess of 3 years old) that have outlived their usefulness in the police department.
15. FINAL PARCEL MAP 33439, 1 PARCEL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MAP (VISTA POINTE) AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT, LYING WEST OF HANCOCK AVENUE, NORTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD, BORDERED ON THE WEST BY JACKSON AVENUE AND NORTH BY WALSH CENTER DRIVE
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1555 approving Parcel Map 33439 and associated agreement.
16. FINAL TRACT MAP 29429, A 4-UNIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION MAP LOCATED NORTH OF HAWTHORNE STREET, WEST OF HAYES AVENUE, EAST OF SANTA ROSA RANCHO, SOUTH OF AND EXTENDING CALLE ORTEGA
Action: Adopted Resolution #06-1556 approving the final tract map.
17. FORMATION OF LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 25 FOR GOLDEN CITIES
Action: Declared intent to form Landscaping and Street Lighting District No. 25 for Golden Cities and adopted the following:
Resolution #06-1557, Ordering the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate, Diagram, Assessment and Report;
Resolution #06-1558, Approving the Engineer's “Report” for the Formation of a Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District and for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007; and
Resolution #06-1559, Declaring its Intention to Provide for the Formation of and for an Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments
18. REPLACEMENT OF OBSOLETE COMPUTERS USING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUNDS
Action: Approved replacement and disposal of three obsolete computers in the Engineering Department using the Engineering Equipment Depreciation Fund.
19. CAPE AIRE WAY - INTERIM GRADING AND PAVING
Action: Approved a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project for the interim grading and paving of Cape Aire Way from Antelope Road to Clinton Keith Road with a budget of $450,000 to be funded by Measure A.
20. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT WITH THE GARRETT GROUP FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS FOR POTENTIAL LEASE OF PARCEL NOS. 1 AND 4 OF VESTING PARCEL MAP NO. 29924 AT TOWN SQUARE
Action: Approved Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with The Garrett Group for a period of 180 days for potential lease of two parcels at Town Square.
21. HERITAGE ROOM SHELL
Action: Authorized Change Order #1 to Jaynes Construction for $183,872 to 'shell' the Heritage Room and Foyer at the new public library.
22. EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR NEW CORPORATION YARD
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute the easement documents for the dedication of utility easement on property located on Fig Street which is being developed for use as the new city corporation yard.
23. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH CALTRANS REGARDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERCHANGES AND OVERCROSSING ON INTERSTATE 215
Action: Authorized the Mayor to execute two Memoranda of Understanding with Caltrans regarding the improvement of the Los Alamos Road Interchange, the Clinton Keith Interchange and the Linnel Lane Overcrossing.
24. PUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.52 OF THE MURRIETA MUNICIPAL CODE pertaining to grading, erosion and sediment control and authorizing the director of public works/city engineer to prepare a grading manual setting forth the administrative procedures and technical requirements necessary to implement this ordinaNce; INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.52 OF THE MURRIETA MUNICIPAL CODE
Jim Holston provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Ostling to adopt urgency Ordinance 346-06 of the Murrieta Municipal Code pertaining to grading, erosion and sediment control and authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to prepare a grading manual setting forth the administrative procedures and technical requirements necessary to implement this ordinance, and introduce and give first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 15.52 of the Murrieta Municipal Code. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
25. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE APPEALS PROCESS
Jim Holston, Deputy City Manager, provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Enochs to accept staff's determination that the action is exempt from environmental review, and introduced an ordinance regarding Development Code Amendment, modifying the appeals process in Section 16.78.020 of the Development Code. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
26. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Nancy Driggers, Senior Management Analyst, provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing.
Pamela Wilson, Mentoring Today Program, discussed their non-profit benefit program which provides positive role models for children in need.
Jon Laskin, Musicians Workshop, discussed the program he and his wife provide to the community whereby children who cannot afford to pay for music lessons are allowed to be on a scholarship program.
Sonia Strong, Community Food Pantry of Murrieta, commented on the services they provide to the community, their rent increase in September 2007, and their need for assistance from the City.
Catherine Mailliard, Community Food Pantry of Murrieta, discussed the services that the Food Pantry currently provides outside the scope of their regular services and how this will be affected by their rent increase, and stated that the City's continued support would be most appreciated.
Kathleen Smith, Boys & Girls Club, thanked the City for their support and discussed the inadequacy of services in the Riverside County area asking for the City's continued support as they struggle to keep up with the needs of the children.
Mayor Seyarto closed the public hearing.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Ostling to allocate available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2006/07 as follows and authorize the Mayor to execute required supplemental agreements with the County of Riverside: St. Martha's Food Pantry - $30,000; Boys & Girls Club - $20,000; Assistance League - $10,000; YMCA - $5,000; SAFE - $5,000; Alternatives to Domestic Violence - $5,000. It was further moved to allocate $2,500 to Musicians Workshop and $2,500 to Mentoring Today from the General Fund Community Promotion account. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
McAllister: Thanked the community members who attended the meeting to discuss their need for the CDBG grants.
adjournment
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by McAllister at 8:36 p.m., the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF redevelopment agency consent calendar items 27 & 28
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve Redevelopment Agency consent calendar items 27 and 28. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, *Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: *Enochs on item #27
27. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on December 6, 2005. (Abstain: Enochs)
28. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPOSED 2006 AMENDMENT
Action: Adopted Resolution RDA #06-57, relating to the Proposed 2006 Amendment which: a) Accepts the Preliminary Plan; b) Establishes an Eminent Doman Policy for the "Added Territory"; c) Determines No Need to form a Project Area Committee; d) Establishes a Base Year Assessment Roll for the Added Territory; and e) Directs Staff to Prepare and Transmit Certain Documents and Information.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by McAllister at 8:36 p.m., the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER: President Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Gibbs, Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF community services district consent calendar items 29, 30 & 31
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve Community Services District consent calendar items 29, 30 and 31. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, *Enochs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: *Enochs on item #29
29. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on December 6, 2005. (Abstain: Enochs)
30. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT R OF TRACT 31167 AND PORTIONS IN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR LOTS 20, 21, 29-38, 69 & 70 OF TRACT 31167 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape improvements for Lot R of Tract 31167 and Portions in road right-of-way for Lots 20, 21, 29-38, 69 & 70 of Tract 31167, Country Gate, and directed the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these parcels and recordation of appropriate documents.
31. ACCEPTANCE OF LOTS E & H OF TRACT 23435-3 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 39, 40, 41 & 51 OF TRACT 23435-1 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 9, 10, 20, 21, & 22 OF TRACT 23435-2 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape improvements for Lots E & H of Tract 23435-3 and a portion of Lots 1, 39, 40, 41 & 51 of Tract 23435-1 and a portion of Lots 9, 10, 20, 21, & 22 of Tract 23435-2, Echo Canyon, and directed the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these parcels and recordation of appropriate documents.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by McAllister at 8:36 p.m., the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
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