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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 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 purpose stated below. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, MURRIETA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CHRIS PAXTON (G.C. 54957.6)
WORKSHOP
Mayor Seyarto called the workshop to order at 6:45 p.m. with all members present and indicated there was no reportable action from the closed session.
K-FROG DONATION TO LIBRARY
Gua-Nita Houston from K-FROG presented a $500 donation to the new library. Ms. McKinney thanked K-FROG and La-Z-Boy for their fundraising efforts.
PROCLAMATION - MUNICIPAL FINANCE MONTH
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Seyarto presented Marlene Kelleher, Accounting Manager, the Proclamation recognizing June as Municipal Finance Month. Ms. Kelleher thanked Council for recognizing their efforts.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION UPDATE BY pat stambersky, vice chair of historic downtown association
Pat Stambersky provided an update on the Historic Downtown Association and thanked City staff and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce for helping the Association grow.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Council member McAllister
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jack Kane, Murrieta, invited the community to attend RJ Sizzlin Steer's benefit for the Murrieta Senior Center on June 11 and thanked Annette Jennings and City staff for their fundraising efforts.
Gary Bryant, Murrieta, commented on the van Haaster Day Care litigation, suggesting the CUP and tentative tract map expired since two years have elapsed from approval; and he was unable to obtain records of any extensions. He asked that the item be placed on the next agenda for a determination due to the missing documents.
Jeff Tribulski, Murrieta, objected to the permanent closure of Adams Street between B and Juniper Streets and the public safety issues associated with the closure.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Services – Debbie Tharp, Community Services Manager, introduced Jeri Copeland, Recreation Supervisor, and Bridgette Amaya, Recreation Coordinator. Ms. Tharp invited residents to the City's 15th Annual Birthday Bash on July 1, the Father's Day Car Show on June 18, and RJ Sizzlin Steer's benefit for the Senior Center on June 11.
Public Works – Susan Vombaur, Traffic Engineer, reported on recently completed and upcoming projects and advised that she will be providing an update to Council at the first meeting of every month.
City Manager – Lori Moss thanked City Attorney John Harper for his generous scholarships to Vista Murrieta High School and Murrieta Valley High School, reported on her and Deputy City Manager Chris Paxton's attendance at the California Peace Officers' Association where Detective Phil Gomez received the Medal of Distinction, discussed Murrieta Night at Storm Stadium on June 30 and the 1st Annual Charity Trap Shoot in honor of Chief Phil Armentrout on June 11.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gibbs: Discussed the Steering Committee's findings on Universal Design Standards which
will be presented at their June 12 meeting.
Commented on seeing an officer handing out tickets on Washington Avenue
enforcing the City's Safe Street Campaign.
Gave kudos to the Public Works Department for their efforts on Nutmeg Avenue
between Washington and Jefferson.
Wished to rephrase his comments reported by the Press Enterprise on June 3
concerning ticket prices at the Murrieta Repertory Theater to “where you can see
quality entertainment at very reasonable prices.”
McAllister: Reminded the community to vote in the Primary Election.
Wished City Clerk Kay Vinson a happy birthday.
Discussed the DARE graduations and complemented those involved in the program.
Assured the community that RTA had reached an agreement and would not strike.
Attended Inter-regional Partnership (IRP) for Council member Gibbs where traffic
issues along the I-15 corridor were discussed and said they are working on a
solution that fits our culture.
Stated that the Triangle meetings continue to be productive.
Commented on his attendance at the City's Municipal Finance celebration and
congratulated the Finance Department on their accomplishments.
Enochs: Thanked K-FROG for their generous donation to the new library.
Ostling Discussed the DARE graduations where over 1,500 students graduated from the
program this year.
Seyarto: Discussed his attendance at the ICSC conference and thanked those who attended,
commented on the success of the conference, and stated there is still work to be
done and support is needed from the community.
APPROVAL OF city council CONSENT CALENDAR items 1-23 and 25-28
Council member Enochs requested that item #24, the Chamber of Commerce Contract, be removed from the consent calendar.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Ostling to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-23 and 25-28. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, *Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: *Ostling on items 11 and 17
1. WAIVEd READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 6:30 p.m. Special Town Hall Meeting on May 9, 2006; and the 4:00 p.m. Budget Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Workshop and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on May 16, 2006.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
Action: Received the Summary of Investment Transactions for the months ending March 31, 2006 and April 30, 2006.
4. TOBACCO RETAIL SALES ORDINANCE
Action: Adopted Municipal Code Ordinance 365-06 which regulates the sales of tobacco-related products in the City of Murrieta.
5. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION RELATED TO AMENDING SECTION 16.12 FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Action: Adopted Ordinance 366-06 amending the Murrieta Development Code by changing the name of the Industrial Special (IS) District to General Industrial - A (GIA) District.
6. NOVEMBER 7, 2006 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Action: Adopted the following Resolutions:
a) Resolution 06-1587 Calling the Election and Requesting Assistance from the Registrar of Voters in Conducting the Election;
b) Resolution 06-1588 Setting Regulations for Candidate Statements.
7. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
Action: Approved Resolution 06-1589 establishing an appropriation limit of $96,792,207 for fiscal year 2006-2007.
8. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR
Action: Approved Resolution 06-1590 adopting the City budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the amount of $38,212,699.
9. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2006-2011 AND FINDINGS FOR RDA EXPENDITURES
Action: Approved Resolution 06-1591 adopting a Capital Improvement Plan for the Years 2006-2011 with the 2006-2007 CIP budget totaling $124,887,232; and approved Resolution 06-1592 making findings for the expenditures of RDA funds for public improvements.
10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LIBRARY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR
Action: Approved Resolution 06-1593 adopting the Library budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the amount of $1,924,369.
11. RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE POLICY
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1594 renewing the City of Murrieta Contingency Reserve Policy by reducing it from 35% to 25%. (NOES: Ostling)
12. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISE BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR
Action: Approved Resolution 06-1595 adopting the Telecommunications Enterprise budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the amount of $793,590.
13. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1596 adopting the City's NPDES budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the amount of $436,400.
14. RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1597 accepting a portion of Lot 8 of Tract Map 29144, located on the northwest corner of Bahama Way and Hamilton Court, for public road and utility purposes.
15. FINAL PARCEL MAP 30299, BORDERED ON THE WEST BY NEW CLAY STREET, NORTH BY "B" STREET AND EAST BY THIRD AVENUE
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1598 approving Parcel Map 30299.
16. FINAL PARCEL MAP 31055-2 (CROSSROADS CORPORATE CENTER), BORDERED ON THE EAST BY HANCOCK AVENUE, LYING NORTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 215
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1599 approving Parcel Map 31055-2 and associated agreement for placement of survey monuments.
17. FINAL PARCEL MAP 32893 (THE ORCHARDS AT STONE CREEK), BORDERED ON THE SOUTH BY CLINTON KEITH ROAD, EAST BY INTERSTATE 215, AND WEST BY MCELWAIN ROAD
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1600 approving Parcel Map 32893 and associated agreement for monument placement. (NOES: Ostling)
18. SUMMARY VACATION - BERLIE STREET
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1601 approving the summary vacation of Lot "D" as shown on Parcel Map 8280 and Lots "D", "E", and "F" as shown on Parcel Map 13347 dedicated as right-of-way for public road and utility purposes (portion of Berlie Street) reserving therefrom an easement for storm drain purposes.
19. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF THE I-215/LOS ALAMOS ROAD INTERCHANGE
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a $1,371,359 Contract with Lim and Nacimiento Engineer Corporation (LAN) to provide Construction Management Services for the improvement of the I-215/Los Alamos Road Interchange.
20. AGREEMENT WITH MAXIMUS FOR COMPREHENSIVE STATE MANDATED COST CLAIMING SERVICES
Action: Approved a contract with Maximus to provide comprehensive state mandated cost claiming services for fiscal year 2006-2007 and authorized the City Manager to execute the document.
21. ADDENDUM 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFINANCIAL FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Action: Approved Addendum 1 to existing contract with MuniFinancial to include Community Facilities District formation services.
22. ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Action: Approved the agreement for services in the amount of $550 with C.C. & Company to provide entertainment at the City's Commissioner/Volunteer Recognition dinner.
23. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Action: Authorized execution of an Agreement with the County of Riverside Redevelopment Agency for the Historic Downtown, Plum and Juniper Streets Improvement Project and Revitalization Program Sound System.
25. FIRST AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE AT TOWN SQUARE WITH FOUR POINTS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ENTITY ON BEHALF OF GODDARD SCHOOLS
Action: Approved the first amendment to ground lease at Town Square with Four Points Real Estate Development Entity on behalf of Goddard Schools.
26. ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT BILLING HOUR RATES
Action: Approved an increase of Contract Service billing hour rates for Psomas, Bureau Veritas (Berryman & Henigar) and Willdan.
27. ADDITION OF PART-TIME SEASONAL SUMMER EMPLOYEES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Action: Approved the addition of two (2) seasonal part-time Recreation Leaders and one (1) Senior Lifeguard for summer programs provided by the Community Services Department.
28. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Action: Approved budget increase to revenue account 001-6103-04813.000 and expenditure account 001-6103-07112.000 for the purchase of radio frequency remote transmitters for police and fire vehicles to implement the gated community ordinance previously adopted by Council.
29. public hearing - DELINQUENT TRASH CHARGES ROLL
Nancy Driggers, Senior Administrative Analyst, provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing.
Daniel Billen, Murrieta, shared an issue he had with services provided by Waste Management.
Mayor Seyarto closed the public hearing.
City Attorney John Harper suggested staff adopt the Resolution and assist Mr. Billen in the resolution of his issue with Waste Management.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to adopt Resolution 06-1602 approving the roll of the 2005 delinquent trash service charges and certify it for collection with property taxes, and directing staff to meet with Waste Management relative to Mr. Billen's issue. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
30. public hearing - ANNUAL REVIEW OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY WIDE APPLICATION PERMITS AND SERVICES
Deputy City Manager Teri Ferro 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 Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to adopt Resolution 06-1603 establishing certain rates, fees and charges for city-wide application permits and services. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
31. CITY HALL MAXIMUM POTENTIAL COST PROPOSAL
Deputy City Manager Chris Paxton provided the staff report. Council members questioned staff and contractor for assurances that the maximum potential cost would be $9,488,002.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Ostling to approve the proposal for construction of the Murrieta City Hall at Town Square with the maximum potential cost of $9,488,002. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
Action: By consensus Council recessed briefly from 8:05 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
24. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MURRIETA AND THE MURRIETA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Manager Lori Moss provided the staff report.
Speaking in support:
O.B. Johnson, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, provided the Chamber's history and read their mission statement.
Rex Oliver, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, discussed activities and special events the Chamber is involved in and provided a cost breakdown of their services to the City.
Nancy Stephenson, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, responded to questions regarding services provided by the Chamber.
Vicki Ashmore, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, read a letter from Chef Robert Scutero in support of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce.
Speaking neutrally:
Patrick Stambersky, Murrieta, praised Chamber staff and considers them a valuable asset.
Speaking in opposition:
Edward Faunce, Rescue Murrieta, opposed giving any money to the Chamber, saying it became political during the recall election.
Jeff Tribulski, Murrieta, questioned the value of the Chamber with only 15% membership of the businesses.
Barbara Nugent, Murrieta, stated the money would be better spent resolving things needed by the City.
Arne Chandler, Murrieta, expressed concern over the Chamber's relationship to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and asked Council to get a statement from the Chamber concerning what their alignment is to the policies of the U.S. Chamber, particularly related to immigration.
Brenda Dennstedt, Murrieta, asked about the Chamber's membership fees and why the Chamber was not being sustained by those fees.
Cheryl Pyle and Debra Butler, Murrieta, did not speak but registered opposition to the contract.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Ostling to deny the services contract in the amount of $60,000 between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs and Ostling
NOES: Gibbs, McAllister and Seyarto
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve the services contract, with an addition to address legislative concerns, in the amount of $60,000 between the City of Murrieta and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Gibbs, McAllister and Seyarto
NOES: Enochs and Ostling
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF redevelopment agency consent calendar items 32 & 33
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve Redevelopment Agency consent calendar items 32 and 33. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
32. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on May 16, 2006.
33. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE AGENCY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF RDA FUNDS
Action: Approved RDA Resolution 06-62 adopting the Agency budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the amount of $2,616,895; and approved RDA Resolution 06-63 which makes findings for the expenditure of RDA funds for the installation and construction of public improvements.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF community services district consent calendar items 34 & 35
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve Community Services District consent calendar items 34 and 35. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
34. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on May 16, 2006.
35. ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
Action: Adopted CSD Resolution 06-104 approving the budget for 2006-2007 in the amount of $8,426,560.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF FIRE district consent calendar items 36-39
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to approve Fire District consent calendar items 36-39. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
36. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on May 16, 2006.
37. PRELIMINARY 2006-2007 BUDGET
Action: Reviewed and adopted the preliminary 2006-2007 budget in the amount of $8,693,495.
38. AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY FUEL TANKS AT FIRE STATION #4
Action: Approved the rental agreement with Poma Distributing Company, Inc. for a temporary fuel tank at Fire Station #4 and authorized the General Manager to execute the agreement.
39. AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Action: Approved the License and Service Agreement with Principal Decision Systems International in the amount of $24,410 for an emergency response notification system and authorized the General Manager to execute the Agreement.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
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