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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 21, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT
6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA
6:15 PM WORKSHOP
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
At 6:03 p.m. Mayor Seyarto recessed the meeting to closed session for the purpose stated below. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT JEFFERSON AND GUAVA BETWEEN CITY MANAGER LORI MOSS AND ROBERT SMITH PROPERTY OWNER REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT (G.C. 54956.8)
Closed session adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Mayor Seyarto called the workshop to order at 6:21 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF VISTA MURRIETA HIGH SCHOOL BAND, MR. DONALD WADE,
Mayor Seyarto presented a Certificate to Instrumental Music Director, Donald Wade, and Council member McAllister praised The Golden Alliance for their hard work and achievement in earning an invitation to participate in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Field Show Championships in December 2005. In appreciation of their recognition, Mr. Wade presented a photo plaque to the City.
PUBLIC LIBRARY VIDEO
City Manager Lori Moss presented a video on the new library.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YOUNG PEOPLE'S POETRY CONTEST
Luanne Ferrer introduced the winners of the Friend's of the Library Young People's Poetry Contest. Mayor Seyarto presented awards to: Ainsley Moloney, Morgen Vanheuckelom, and Mack Richards. After they received their award, each winner read their poem aloud. Mrs. Ferrer additionally thanked Guidant for their generous $2,500 donation to the Friends of the Library which allows 50% of the donation to go to Antelope Hills Elementary School, and 50% to the Library for the purchase of children's science reference books.
TOWN SQUARE PARK
Jim Holston, Deputy City Manager, presented a video on Town Square Park describing the layout and features of the new park. Mr. Holston shared that a subcommittee, chaired by Council member Gibbs, will be planning and fundraising for the veteran's memorial in the park.
At 6:49 p.m. the workshop adjourned.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., and indicated there was no action to report from closed session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Pastor Blake Withers, Las Brisas Bible Fellowship
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 Culture Shock Assembly honoring Black History Month, CATA conference, legacy bricks, sports activities, exchange students from Japan, and student Nina Tyler being crowned Ms. Junior Teen USA.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Steering Committee - Chairman Clifford Alls provided an update on items currently being addressed by the Steering Committing including Universal Design Standards and recommendation to Council to adopt a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement ordinance. Additionally, at the February 13 meeting, Mayor Seyarto discussed the Committee's role.
Engineering – Bob Moehling, Engineering Manager, provided an update on capital improvement projects, including roadway improvements, traffic signals, special projects and upcoming projects.
City Manager – Lori Moss introduced Simone McFarland, the new Communications Manager. Ms. McFarland provided a summary of her qualifications. Previously, she worked for the City of Riverside as Marketing Coordinator and served as Executive Director of the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce's Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful campaign. Ms. McFarland is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Studies.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
McAllister: Stated he attended the grand opening of the Southwest Family Justice Center where
victims of domestic violence and their children can visit one place to receive coordinated services.
Discussed he and Mayor Seyarto's highly successful trip to Sacramento and the
excellent relationship the City has with Caltrans.
Gibbs: Advised that City Manager Lori Moss asked the Border Patrol and Chief Wright to
address Council at a later session making it unnecessary for the Steering
Committee to invite the Border Patrol to a meeting.
Conveyed that the March 8th meeting regarding the Triangle property has been
delayed.
Shared that he attended RCTC meeting and is pleased with the excellent relationship
the City has with Caltrans.
Discussed the Southwest Economic Development Breakfast where the topic was
Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan, and indicated that he is awaiting a list of
San Diego businesses that may be interested in relocating to Murrieta.
Thanked everyone for their attendance at the Library fundraiser, with particular
appreciation to the Yoo family for their donation of $250,000, and the Grimes
Foundation for their donation of $100,000 and an additional $7,700 art purchase.
Received a noise complaint from a citizen about the French Valley Airport and would
like the City and County to work with the FAA after the control tower is up to
assure that flight patterns are considerate of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Seyarto: Thanked staff for their efforts in the February 11th Library fundraiser which raised
$527,000, and discussed the Cultural Resources Heritage Grant the City has
applied for to help build the Heritage Room.
Communicated that the Council has been working on advancing infrastructure and
roadway improvements by addressing both funding and the process particularly with Caltrans, which has resulted in a great relationship toward expedited progress.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-20.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-20, as amended to include “and declared the replaced equipment as surplus” on Item #20. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
1. WAIVEd READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 5:30 p.m. Closed Session, 6:30 p.m. Workshop and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on February 7, 2006.
3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-5 (GOLDEN CITY)
Action: Adopted Ordinance of Formation 350-06 for proposed Community Facilities District 2005-5 (Golden City).
4. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1563 supporting a Riverside County Planning Department request to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to amend the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "A" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 12261
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1564 accepting Lot "A" as dedicated on Parcel Map 12261, west of Menifee Road and east of Meadowlark Lane, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "B" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 12261
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1565 accepting Lot "B" as dedicated on Parcel Map 12261, west of Menifee Road and east of Meadowlark Lane, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "A" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 12745
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1566 accepting Lot "A" as dedicated on Parcel Map 12745, west of Menifee Road and east of Capra Road, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "B" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 12745
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1567 accepting Lot "B" as dedicated on Parcel Map 12745, west of Menifee Road and east of Capra Road, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "G" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 13335
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1568 accepting Lot "G" as dedicated on Parcel Map 13335, south of Scott Road and north of Triple "C" Ranch Road, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "D" AND A PORTION OF LOT "E" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 9576
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1569 accepting Lot "D" and a portion of Lot "E" as dedicated on Parcel Map 9576, south of Scott Road and north of Triple "C" Ranch Road, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT "C" AND A PORTION OF LOT "B" AS DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP 9576
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1570 accepting Lot "C" and a portion of Lot "B" as dedicated on Parcel Map 9576, south of Scott Road and north of Triple "C" Ranch Road, for public road and utility purposes and into the City's maintained road system subject to improvement to City standards.
12. WHITEWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - CIP #8074
Action: Awarded the Contract and authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract for the construction of Whitewood Road Improvements between Hunter Road and Clinton Keith Road to Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. for $494,814.50.
13. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN SQUARE PARK
Action: Awarded contract to Romero General Construction Corporation for the construction of Town Square Park in the amount of $2,029,500.
14. ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR TOWN SQUARE PARK ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Action: Approved the proposals from ILA + Zammit for the additional electrical engineering services for Town Square Park at a cost of $6,800, and authorized the City Manager to execute the documents.
15. PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR MIRA MOSA PARK, PHASE 2
Action: Approved the proposal from Viejo Construction for the construction management services for Mira Mosa Park, Phase 2 at a cost of $46,600, and authorized the City Manager to execute the document.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 28533 LOCATED AT MAPLETON AVENUE AND KELLER ROAD
Action: Accepted the public improvements in Tract 28533 and directed the Public Works Department to commence maintenance of the street and drainage improvements associated with the tract.
17. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN TRACT 29923 LOCATED AT ADAMS AVENUE AND JEFFERSON AVENUE
Action: Accepted the public improvements in Tract 29923 and directed the Public Works Department to commence maintenance of the street and drainage improvements associated with the tract.
18. REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTERS
Action: Approved the expenditure of funds to purchase two replacement laptops and one replacement computer for the Information Systems Department and declared the replaced equipment as surplus.
19. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATE LETTER RE: TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFORM
Action: Authorized joining the League of California Cities letter to California Congressional Delegation addressing telecommunications reform.
20. REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Action: Approved expenditure of funds for the purchase of eleven (11) replacement computers and one (1) computer monitor to be used by the Building Department and declared the replaced equipment as surplus.
21. public hearing - INTRODUCE REVISIONS TO GRAFFITI ORDINANCE
Jim Holston, Deputy City Manager, provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing but there were no comments so the hearing was closed.
Council members asked questions of staff concerning notification, removal process, chronic tagging issues, and if the City has anything in place to educate the public.
Action: It was moved by Ostling and seconded by Enochs to introduce revisions to the graffiti Ordinance revising Sections 8.12.080, 8.12.090, and 8.12.100 of Chapter 8.12 to Title 8 of the City of Murrieta Municipal Code establishing rules and regulations for graffiti noticing and removal. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by McAllister and seconded by Ostling at 7:45 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 7:03 p.m.
Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling, and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF community services district consent calendar items 22–32.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to approve Community Services District consent calendar items 22-32. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling, and Seyarto
NOES: None
22. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on February 7, 2006.
23. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PARK WORK
Action: Approved the contract with Harold D. Meyers to provide project and construction management services, and authorized the City Manager to execute the document in the amount of $50,000.
24. AGREEMENT WITH CRYSTAL CLEAN MAINTENANCE
Action: Approved the agreement with Crystal Clean Maintenance for the cleaning of the Murrieta Senior Center, and authorized the City Manager to execute the document in the amount of $1,412.50 per month.
25. REPLACEMENT OF CSD MAINTENANCE VEHICLES
Action: Authorized staff to use $31,982 from the Vehicle Replacement Budget to purchase two new vehicles that are to replace existing ones, declared the equipment as surplus property and approved the sale or disposal of them as needed.
26. PURCHASE OF CARGO VAN FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Action: Approved a one-time transfer from CSD Recreation reserves for the purchase of a Cargo Van at a cost of $22,445, and authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute the sales documents.
27. REPLACEMENT OF CSD STAFF COMPUTERS
Action: Authorized staff to use $7,350 from the CSD Equipment Replacement Budget to purchase five new computers that are to replace existing ones, declared the equipment as surplus property and approved the sale or disposal of them.
28. ACCEPTANCE OF SENIOR CENTER AT TOWN SQUARE AND RELEASE OF RETENTION
Action: Accepted the completed Senior Center at Town Square and directed the Community Services Department to commence maintenance of the building and release the 10% retention.
29. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT N OF TRACT 29217-3 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 151-169 OF TRACT 29217-3 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape maintenance improvements for Lot N of Tract 29217-3 and a portion of Lots 151-169 of Tract 29217-3, Lincoln Ranch, and directed the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these parcels and recordation of appropriate documents.
30. ACCEPTANCE OF LOTS E & G OF TRACT 23435, LOTS L-N OF TRACT 23435-5, AND A PORTION OF LOTS O, 1, 3, 4-6, 40, 42-46 & 64 OF TRACT 23435-5 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape improvements for Lots E & G of Tract 23435, Lots L-N of Tract 23435-5, and a portion of Lots O, 1, 3, 4-6, 40, 42-46 & 64 of Tract 23435-5, Saratoga Springs, 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 LOT G OF TRACT 25362 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape improvements for Lot G of Tract 25362, Pacific Oaks, and directed the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with this parcel and recordation of appropriate documents.
32. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT G OF TRACT 30727 AND A PORTION OF LOTS F, 2-11 & 52 OF TRACT 30727 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted the landscape improvements for Lot G of Tract 30727 and a portion of Lots F, 2-11 & 52 of Tract 30727, Paseo Verde, 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 McAllister and seconded by Ostling at 7:45 p.m., the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
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