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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL
July 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT
6:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem McAllister recessed the meeting to closed session for the purposes stated below. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister. Absent: Seyarto.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation, One Potential Case, Dream Box (G.C. 549569b)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, MURRIETA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CHRIS PAXTON (G.C. 54957.6)
Closed session adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and indicated there was no reportable action from the closed session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
Absent: Seyarto
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Pastor Doug Cole, Church of Christ
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation - Recreation and Parks Month
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem McAllister proclaimed the month of July 2006 as Recreation and Parks Month and urged residents to enjoy and recognize the social, physical, mental, economic, environmental and community benefits derived form our Parks and Recreation Department.
public comments
Don Vierstra, Murrieta, commented on the new curtain in front of the dais and suggested Council arrive to chambers 10 minutes prior to each meeting allowing the community an opportunity to speak to them.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Services Debbie Tharp, Community Services Manager, provided a presentation on the City's 15th Annual Birthday Bash and an update on Los Alamos Sports Park.
City Clerk Kay Vinson announced the nomination period for the November 7, 2006 General Municipal Election opens July 17, 2006 and closes August 11, 2006, with an extension to August 16, 2006 if an incumbent does not file.
City Manager Lori Moss reported on Concerts in the Park on July 15 (Scratch Daddy Blues Band) and July 29 (Epstein's Mother) at Cal Oaks Sports Park, Los Alamos Hills Sports Park Grand Opening July 29, asphalt overlay on Cal Oaks Road and Hancock Avenue between July 19 and August 9, and asphalt overlay on Cal Oaks Road from Interstate 15 to Via Havre, also known as Sky View Ridge Drive, which will be done in the evening between July 25 to 28. Ms. Moss introduced new Fire Chief Paul Christman and City Clerk Kay Vinson administered the Oath of Office. Chief Christman provided his professional background and introduced family and friends in attendance. Ms. Moss provided an update on the Antelope and Monroe alignments which will come back to council August 1.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ostling: Thanked everyone involved in the City's 15th Annual Birthday Bash and said the event was beyond his expectations.
Enochs: Attended the City's 15th Annual Birthday Bash and thanked staff for their efforts in the
event.
Congratulated and welcomed new Fire Chief Paul Christman.
Gibbs: Welcomed new Fire Chief Paul Christman.
Rode in the City of Temecula's July 4th Parade with his grandchildren, along with City
Manager Lori Moss and her grandchildren, and had an opportunity to ask about
the City's new Fire Chief Paul Christman to which he received positive comments.
Read Michele Carter's email to City staff concerning the success of the City's 15th
Annual Birthday Bash and congratulated staff for a job well done.
Discussed Chamber of Commerce installation dinner at which Kirk Dye was named
Citizen of the Year, and highlighted Mr. Dye's numerous contributions to the City.
Attended RCTC where a case study was approved to look at a rail from Corona to
San Diego.
Participated in a Veteran's Affair Committee with Deputy City Manager Jim Holston
and discussed the veteran's memorial they would like to include at Town Square
Park.
Attended Planning Commission meeting of June 28 at which Professor Zimmer
provided a workshop on MU-2 and MU-3 zoning.
Read a letter posted on the door at Mary Jane's Antiques on the corner of Jefferson
and Ivy concerning her reasons for closing her business and encouraged the
protection of small businesses in the community.
Thanked everyone who attended Murrieta Night at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.
McAllister: Attended WRCOG General Assembly where Colonel Oliver North was a guest
speaker and talked about how highly educated our armed forces are, and
encouraged employment of veterans.
Commented on the City's 15th Annual Birthday Bash and said the fireworks were the
best.
Discussed he and Mayor Seyarto's lobbying efforts in Sacramento, said the
telecommunications bill will probably pass, and met with Caltrans to discuss west
side bridges.
Thanked staff for their efforts in Murrieta Night at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.
APPROVAL OF city council CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-9
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-9. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seyarto
1. WAIVEd READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSTATE 215 AND LOS ALAMOS ROAD
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1607 authorizing entering into a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation for the construction of the improvements to the interchange at Interstate 215 and Los Alamos Road, and instructed the Mayor to sign the agreement.
3. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT
Action: Awarded the contract for the construction of the Safe Routes to School Project on Alta Murrieta Drive, Whitewood Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Elite Bobcat Service, Inc. in the amount of $559,966.50.
4. ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF CHERRY STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions and all other documents necessary to close escrow for the purchase of 5.03 acres in the amount of $7,490,000, located on the corner of Cherry Street and Jefferson Avenue.
5. CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PROPOSED MASS GRADING PLAN, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CALLE DEL LAGO, SOUTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD AND WEST OF DATE STREET
Action: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Matthew Fagan Consulting Services to provide environmental consulting services for the proposed project at a cost not to exceed $13,050.
6. CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE JEFFERSON CROSSWINDS PROJECT, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE, BETWEEN FIG STREET AND LARCHMONT AVENUE
Action: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with KPC Environmental, Inc. to provide environmental consulting services for the proposed project at a maximum cost of $13,850.00.
7. MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD WIDENING - CIP #8042
Action: Received and filed contingency report.
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - WASHINGTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PROJECT 8047
Action: Accepted the Washington Avenue Improvements between Vineyard Parkway and Fullerton Road, CIP Project 8047, as complete and directed the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds.
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - WHITEWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PROJECT 8074
Action: Accepted the Whitewood Road Improvements between Hunter Road and Clinton Keith Road, CIP Project 8074, as complete and directed the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds.
10. public hearing - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION DCA-006-1924 RELATED TO AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE
Jack McGee, Planning Director, provided the staff report.
Council member Gibbs would like to provide direction to staff on acceptable dwelling unit size for ER-3 lots and asked staff for clarification of the break point of hardscape around 15 acres. Council member Enochs asked the distance between homes and property lines. Mayor Pro Tem McAllister asked what type of hardscape materials would be used.
Mayor Pro Tem McAllister opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve staff's environmental determination that the proposed amendment is exempt from environmental review; and, introduced the Ordinance with Findings amending the City of Murrieta Development Code to include:
1) Setback increase increase entry and perimeter setbacks on residential tracts;
2) Setback increase side setbacks for single family residential SF-2;
3) Bingo allow by Conditional Use Permit in any zone and establish parking requirements;
4) Parking lot sales allow vehicle sales for new vehicle dealers licensed to do business and located in Murrieta;
5) Indoor amusement center change from permitted use to a Conditional Use Permit in the MU-2 zone;
6) Parcel Map Approvals allow approval of residential Parcel Maps by the Planning Director; and
7) Allow substitution of hardscape and/or public art for landscape percentage requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem McAllister called for the vote. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seyarto
11. public hearing - RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE LEVY A 2006/2007 CSA PARCEL CHARGE
Jim Kinley, Director of Public Works, provided the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair McAllister opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to rescind Resolution # 06-1605 and adopt Resolution 06-1608 for $10 (unchanged) per Benefit Assessment Unit for participation of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seyarto
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair McAllister convened the Redevelopment Agency to hear items 12 and 13 together.
12. public hearing - CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON THE PROPOSED 2006 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Richard Tilberg, Urban Futures, provided the staff report.
Although the public hearing was closed, on June 20, 2006, an unofficial objection was received from Mrs. Esther Gierson regarding inclusion of her property in the amended redevelopment plan.
Council members Gibbs commented on meeting with the County of Riverside and their assurances that this was a good plan. Council member Ostling expressed concern that Council has been dealing with the Golden Triangle for over eight years and is not interested in using redevelopment monies to assist developers when there are numerous areas in the city where this money could be utilized. Mayor Pro Tem McAllister discussed County of Riverside assurances that this was a good plan and is not concerned with using the Redevelopment Agency as a financing mechanism because of the benefits to the city.
Mayor Pro Tem McAllister closed the continued hearing.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to adopt:
Resolution 06-1609 receiving and approving findings prepared in response to objections received at or before the Joint Public Hearing;
Resolution 06-1610 finding and determining that the use of taxes allocated from the territory proposed to be added by the 2006 Amendment for the purpose of providing affordable housing outside the added territory will be of benefit to said project;
Resolution 06-1611 certifying the completion of a Final Program Environmental Impact Report, making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting a statement of overriding considerations; and adopting a mitigation monitoring program; and
Introduce the Ordinance approving and adopting the proposed 2006 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Murrieta Redevelopment Project. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs and McAllister
NOES: Ostling
ABSENT: Seyarto
GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
Enochs: Said the road is rough near Lamb's Fellowship Church on Washington and asked staff to look at the area.
Ostling: Asked staff to look at road improvements on Hayes from Ivy south as this road appears to be rough.
Gibbs: Asked how long a contractor could leave heavy equipment alongside the road.
Requested and received consensus from Council to agendize: 1) providing direction
to Planning Department and Planning Commission in terms of McMansions;
2) midyear performance appraisal of City Manager Lori Moss at meeting of
August 1; and 3) revisit legal services Request for Proposal at meeting of August 1.
McAllister: Requested direction from City Manager Lori Moss on quantifiable goals for the Council Goal Setting Session and asked that the goals differentiate between policy discussions and goals and objectives.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Enochs at 8:45 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
July 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Doug McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister. Absent: Seyarto.
13. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED 2006 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Richard Tilberg, Urban Futures, provided the staff report.
Although the public hearing was closed, on June 20, 2006, an unofficial objection was received from Mrs. Esther Gierson regarding inclusion of her property in the amended redevelopment plan.
Council members Gibbs commented on meeting with the County of Riverside and their assurances that this was a good plan. Council member Ostling expressed concern that Council has been dealing with the Golden Triangle for over eight years and is not interested in using redevelopment monies to assist developers when there are numerous areas in the city where this money could be utilized. Chair McAllister discussed County of Riverside assurances that this was a good plan and is not concerned with using the Redevelopment Agency as a financing mechanism because of the benefits to the city.
Vice Chair McAllister closed the continued hearing.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to adopt the following:
Resolution RDA 06-65 finding and determining that the use of taxes allocated from the territory proposed to be added by the 2006 Amendment for the purpose of providing affordable housing outside the added territory will be of benefit to said project;
Resolution RDA 06-66 certifying the completion of a Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 2006 Amendment, making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopting a statement of overriding considerations; and adopting a mitigation monitoring program; and
Resolution RDA 06-67 approving the proposed 2006 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Murrieta Redevelopment Project and Recommendation for 2006 Amendment Adoption to the City Council of the City of Murrieta.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs and McAllister
NOES: Ostling
ABSENT: Seyarto
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Enochs at 8:45 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES
July 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice President Doug McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister. Absent: Seyarto.
APPROVAL OF community services district consent calendar items 14-17
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve Community Services District consent calendar items 14-17. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seyarto
14. GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR TOWN SQUARE PARK
Action: Approved the agreement with GeoSoils, Inc. for geotechnical services at Town Square Park in the amount of $30,845 and authorized the General Manager to execute the document.
15. WORK ORDER AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS JANDA, INC.
Action: Approved the work order agreement with Dennis Janda, Inc. for the performance of horizontal and vertical staking controls at Town Square Park in the amount of $5,400, and authorized the General Manager to execute the agreement.
16. DESIGN OF CALLE ESTANCIA PARK
Action: Approved the agreement with Alhambra Group for the design of Calle Estancia Park in the amount of $9,100, and authorized the General Manager to execute the document.
17. GRANT EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD AT COPPER CANYON PARK
Action: Approved the agreement with Hoover Ranch, LLC for emergency road access at Copper Canyon Park, and authorized the General Manager to execute the document.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Enochs at 8:45 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES
July 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice President Doug McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister. Absent: Seyarto.
APPROVAL OF FIRE district consent calendar item 18
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve Fire District consent calendar item 18. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Ostling and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seyarto
18. Ratification OF PURCHASE - DISASTER SUPPLY CACHE
Action: Ratified the purchase of disaster supplies in the amount of $56,173.90 pursuant to Section 3.08.280(c) of the Murrieta Municipal Code.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Enochs at 8:45 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
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