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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA
6:00 PM WORKSHOP
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
At 5:32 p.m. Mayor Seyarto recessed the meeting to closed session for the purpose stated below. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister and Seyarto. Absent: Ostling.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY (G.C. 54957)
Closed session adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Mayor Seyarto called the workshop to order at 6:10 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister and Seyarto. Absent: Ostling*.
presentations:
STATUS REPORT ON ANTELOPE ROAD ALIGNMENT
Bob Moehling, Engineering Manager, introduced Barry Cowan from Rick Engineering who provided a presentation on the Antelope Road alignment. Mr. Cowan advised there were three alternatives for the alignment: Alternative 1 connects the southern portion of Antelope Road with the existing intersection of the high school entrance at Clinton Keith Road, and aligns to the north with the intersection of Mapleton Avenue at Keller Road; Alternative 2 connects the southern portion of Antelope Road with the existing intersection of the high school entrance at Clinton Keith, and aligns to the north with the intersection of Mapleton Avenue at Keller Road while maintaining horizontal distance from the ultimate I-215 right of way, west of Alternative 1; and Alternative 3 maintains the Antelope Road alignment as presented in the City of Murrieta General Plan while accommodating for the approved future project locations in the area and existing residences.
RECOGNITION OF BIRTHDAY BASH SPONSORS
Mayor Seyarto and Deputy City Manager Jim Holston distributed plaques to the sponsors of the 15th Annual Birthday Bash. Sponsors included: $8,500 - Van Daele Homes; $5,000 - Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac, Rancon Real Estate, Robertsons Ready Mix, Quality Nissan, Waste Management, Guaranty Bank; $2,500 - I-215 Murrieta Venture, LP (American Beauty Development), KFROG 92.9, KB Homes, rentMURRIETA.com, Verizon Fios TV, WestMar Commercial Brokerage; and $1,000 - Altura Credit Union, Sterling Motors, Superior Ready Mix, Temecula Valley Bank, Vistera Credit Union, Murrieta Primerica Financial Services, Historic Mission Inn, and The Triangle. City Manager Lori Moss thanked all of the sponsors for their participation.
Council member McAllister promised the sponsors that at the next birthday bash the City would provide a shaded area for them to have dinner.
WRCOG VIDEO
City Manager Lori Moss presented the WRCOG video, Western Riverside Council of Governments, 2006 General Assembly. The video discussed the future of the Western Region and WRCOG's guidance and perspective on issues concerning population increase, housing, environment, air quality and transportation. Ms. Moss said this video would be presented at all Commission meetings.
BORDER PATROL GRAND OPENING
Chief Mark Wright advised that the City had just become the benefactor of a new federal law enforcement facility in Murrieta and introduced Patrol Agent in Charge Richard Salinetti. Agent Salinetti provided a presentation that addressed what the Border Patrol does and what they can offer to the City of Murrieta. Mayor Seyarto welcomed the Border Patrol to the City.
*Council member Ostling joined the workshop at 6:50 p.m.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, TEMECULA VALLEY CHAPTER
Ms. Virginia Marshall invited the community to participate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness' (NAMI) chapter walk at Diamond Valley Lake on November 4. Ms. Marshall discussed NAMI's desire to introduce themselves to the community and put a focus on mental health issues. She said that Supervisor Jeff Stone donated $5,000 to the walk and that Council would be receiving an invitation to NAMI's September 6 kick-off luncheon. Mayor Seyarto thanked Ms. Marshall and NAMI for their efforts in the community and said he would look forward to Council's and staff's participation.
The workshop adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and advised there was no reportable action from the closed session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor John Hansen, Lambs Fellowship
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Simone Arnould, Murrieta, discussed a project under construction on the Molitor property behind her home that she had never been notified about. She said that after contacting the City, staff brought the plans to her home for review but she is still concerned about the six-foot wall behind her home.
Barbara Nugent, Murrieta, wished to advise the community of the death of David Weeks. She discussed his many contributions to the community and hoped that people would have an opportunity to offer condolences to the family.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson announced the nomination period for the November 7, 2006 General Municipal Election opened July 17, 2006 and will close August 11, 2006, with an extension to August 16, 2006 if an incumbent does not file.
Community Services Jim Holston, Deputy City Manager, provided a presentation on the grand opening of Los Alamos Park on July 29.
Engineering Susan Vombaur, Traffic Engineer, provided a traffic update presentation which included: recently completed projects, soon to be completed projects; and ongoing traffic improvements. Council member Ostling asked if a traffic signal at Murrieta Hot Springs and Jefferson was too long because he had been receiving complaints from the community. Council member Enochs wanted to make sure there would be good traffic flow around schools when they start in the fall. Mayor Seyarto was pleased that Nutmeg improvements were almost completed.
City Manager Lori Moss invited the community to attend the next Town Hall Meeting on August 22 at Rancho Springs Medical Center and the August 23 groundbreaking celebration of Los Alamos and I-215 at Murrieta Furniture Center where the guest speaker will be Will Kempton, Director of Caltrans in Sacramento. Ms. Moss provided an update on the Fire Department's specialized training during the week of August 7 with all of the emergency divisions; discussed the August 30 Emergency Operations Center tabletop exercise for City departments; and advised that in the third week of October the cities of Temecula, Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore and Murrieta, along with the water and school districts will participate in a large regional incident tabletop facilitated by the County's Office of Emergency Services, and within the year the City and school district will participate in another Emergency Operations Center exercise.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ostling: Said the grand opening of Los Alamos Park was a great experience and wished to commend everyone who worked on the event.
Enochs: Advised staff that there have been bonfires on the Pasha property at night and
additionally asked that the property be cleaned up because it was becoming a
dump site.
Asked staff what can be done about a hole in the drive way at the Home Depot
Center.
Asked staff to clean up the area around Historic Downtown sign as weeds are
growing in the right-of-way.
McAllister: Advised that the veteran's memorial project was in the beginning stages and thanked
those who have contributed their time to the project.
Thanked staff for the goal-setting session and said he liked the format of this year's
meeting.
Went to the grand opening of Los Alamos Park, said there was a story about the park
on Channel 27 news, and encouraged the community to watch the local channel.
Gibbs: Attended the grand opening of Los Alamos Park and said it was appropriate that
Deputy City Manager Jim Holston cut the ceremonial ribbon as he was the
pre-eminent force behind the park.
Discussed his, City Manager Lori Moss, and Fire Chief Christman's attendance at the
quarterly meeting with Supervisor Stone and thanked Supervisor Stone for
providing more defibrillators.
Commended City Clerk Kay Vinson and staff for the professional manner in which
they hosted the Commission Volunteer Appreciation dinner. He said that he
believed they found the real Elvis and that Mary-Etta was a very talented lady
whose renditions of 30s, 40s and 50s torch songs were unparalleled.
Met with Superintendent Scheer and both agreed that Council and the School Board
should participate in quarterly dialogue to assure they are in sync.
Gave kudos to City staff for the goal-setting session, said the community is well
served by City Manager Lori Moss and staff, and he looks forward to seeing how
the goals are implemented.
Talked about a picture that appeared in the newspaper of him and Governor
Schwarzenegger and discussed his opportunity to thank the Governor on behalf of
the City of Murrieta for his appointment of Will Kempton as Director of Caltrans.
Seyarto: Was pleased with the goal-setting session and looks forward to the community's input
at the Town Hall meeting on August 22.
Attended the grand opening of Los Alamos Park and said it was great and discussed
the many comments he has received about how pleased the community is with the
park.
Shared information about a fundraiser the Murrieta Valley High School Crimson
Cadets band is holding to raise $25,000 for new uniforms and asked the
community to remember local high schools when they are considering making
donations.
APPROVAL OF city council CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-5, 7-11
Council member Enochs requested item #6, Contract with Data Ticket, be pulled from the consent calendar.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-5 and 7-11. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, *McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: *McAllister item #8
1. WAIVEd READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 6:15 p.m. Workshop and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on July 18, 2006.
3. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS FOR MEDICAL OFFICES IN THE NC ZONE
Action: Adopted Ordinance 369-06 amending the Municipal Code regarding medical office uses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone.
4. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1624 authorizing the destruction of records.
5. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND THE REVISED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1625 approving the integration of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) into the City of Murrieta's Emergency Management System; and adopted Resolution 06-1626 approving the Revised Emergency Operations Plan.
7. EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR INTERIM LIBRARY FACILITY
Action: Approved a five-month extension of the lease, in the amount of $8,159 per month, for the interim library facility.
8. MEADOWLARK LANE/SOMERS ROAD - INTERIM GRADING AND PAVING
Action: Approved a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project for the interim grading and paving of Meadowlark Lane/Somers Road to be constructed in lieu of Cape Aire Way from Antelope Road to Clinton Keith Road (CIP #8363), partially funded by the balance of the existing budget; and approved the re-appropriation of $257,000 of Gas Tax Revenue from the Madison Avenue/Jefferson Avenue Intersection (CIP #8026) to the Meadowlark Lane/Somers Road Project. (*McAllister abstained)
9. INTERSTATE I-215 AT LOS ALAMOS ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Action: Awarded the Contract for the construction of the Interstate I-215 at Los Alamos Road Interchange Improvement Project to Yeager Skanska in the amount of $11,195,000.
10. VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL MEETING
Action: Designated Mayor Kelly Seyarto as Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Doug McAllister as Voting Alternate for the League of California Cities annual meeting on September 9, 2006, at the San Diego Convention Center.
11. REQUEST BY MARVIN AND RUTH ZEPEDE FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP 30899
Action: Withdrawn by applicant.
12. public hearing - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT FALSE BURGLAR ALARM CHARGES AND DIRECTING THEIR COLLECTION WITH PROPERTY TAXES
Marlene Kelleher, Accounting Manager, provided the staff report indicating only three properties remained to be liened. 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 Gibbs to adopt Resolution 06-1627, as revised, placing delinquent false burglar alarm charges on the fiscal year's property tax roll. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
13. public hearing - UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS ORDINANCE
Allen Brock, Building and Safety Manager, provided the staff report. Mayor Seyarto opened the public hearing.
Susan Mack, Murrieta, expressed concern that the 2005 ordinance had been rewritten and the new ordinance did not include an accessible path of travel and no-step entry. She requested an opportunity to review the ordinance before it was finalized.
John Anaya, Murrieta, supports Universal Design and asked Council to consider the suggestions made by Susan Mack concerning accessible path of travel and no-step entry.
Pat Lallou, Murrieta, supported the ordinance saying it is a wonderful idea.
Ann Kasper, Inland Agency, Riverside, indicated she works with seniors and persons with disabilities and supports the ordinance.
Shannon McCroskey, Rolling Start, San Bernardino, supported the ordinance and said it would be an example for other cities to follow so that persons with disabilities could purchase a home.
Fran Bates, Director of Rolling Start, San Bernardino, supported the ordinance and said it is important there be a path of travel from a vehicle.
Frank Donahoe, Murrieta, supported the ordinance and asked Council to adopt the ordinance as designed by the Steering Committing and approved by the Planning Commission.
Dan Long, speaking on behalf of William Lyon Homes, said they do not oppose Universal Design but request it be reasonable saying that a 100% requirement would not be reasonable.
Mike O'Donnell, Murrieta, as a member of the task force on the Steering Committee that designed the ordinance, stated he is proud that the City will be the first city in the state of California to take action towards Universal Design. He suggested hardship issues be considered by staff rather than the Steering Committee and Planning Commission and does not agree with a 100% requirement.
Borre Winckel, Riverside BIA, encouraged the City Council to retain the 15% requirement on universal design worked out with the industry and not to increase the percentage requirement.
Mayor Seyarto closed the public hearing.
Council member McAllister requested a definition of the word visitability and asked for a summary of what the kitchen and baths entailed as far as standards. Council member Enochs said that 100% requirement was too high and requested handicap showers contain a roll-in shower which would make it more accessible. Council member Gibbs asked if the ordinance was compatible with ADA and state regulations. Mayor Seyarto wanted to know how drainage issues were addressed during rain if the entry was level.
Council member McAllister said this was a very important issue to him personally and thanked the Steering Committee and Planning Commission for their work on the ordinance. He suggested that at least one bathroom contain a roll-in shower, a senior only project be 100% compatible including outside access, and 15% of new homes be compatible. Council member Gibbs said that there was room for modification in the ordinance and wanted to be sure that the ordinance was enforceable. He thanked members of the Steering Committee, in particular Mike O'Donnell.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to introduce an ordinance establishing standards of universal design for residential dwellings (UDRD) as presented with the following changes: 1) requirement for a roll-in shower on first floor of the unit coverage (15%), 2) all senior projects include 100% of the visitability requirements and unit coverage (15%) for accessible path of travel; and 3) provide an opportunity to opt out of any design elements.
McAllister amended the previous motion with Gibbs' concurrence to remove item 3, opt-out provision. The vote on the motion as amended was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
6. CONTRACT WITH DATA TICKET
Chris Paxton, Deputy City Manager, provided the staff report.
Council member Enochs requested information concerning Data Ticket's contract and wanted to know if their contract could be terminated at any time. He asked if consideration had been given to re-bid the contract and what the financial impacts of the increase were.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign a revised contract with Data Ticket, Inc. for the collection of parking and administrative citation fines. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
Gibbs: Asked for and received consensus to place an item on the agenda to approve quarterly meetings with the School Board and Council.
Enochs: Thanked staff for all of their work on the recent special events.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Seyarto at 9:07 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY consent calendar items 14 & 15
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve Redevelopment Agency consent calendar items 14 and 15. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
14. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on July 18, 2006.
15. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA CLARIFICATION
Action: Received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Seyarto at 9:07 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF FIRE district consent calendar item 16
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve Fire District consent calendar item 16. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
16. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on July 18, 2006.
17. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION TO APPLY FIRE ASSESSMENT
Battalion Chief Gary Whisenand provided the staff report. Council member Ostling asked if $40 per parcel was an increase, and staff responded it was not. President Seyarto opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by Ostling and seconded by Gibbs to adopt Resolution FD 06-76 to apply a fixed charge unit of benefit assessment to affected parcels. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by Ostling and seconded by Seyarto at 9:07 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
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