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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 3, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT
6:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, KOWELL & EVANS VS. CITY OF MURRIETA, CASE NO. RIC 457553 (G.C. 54956.9a)
By consensus at 6:30 p.m. Council recessed the meeting to closed session for the purpose stated above. Present: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
Closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and indicated 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 Mike Patton, Oak Springs Community Church
PRESENTATION:
Proclamation - Colonial Heritage Week
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Seyarto presented Helen Shadwick and Faye Bishop a proclamation recognizing October 22–28, 2006 as Colonial Heritage Week and called upon all citizens to recognize and commend the National Society of Colonial Dames, XVII Century whose mission is to preserve the past.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Enochs and seconded by McAllister.
COMMUNITY REPORT
Kacie Channel of Murrieta Valley High School reported on sports events, homecoming, red and black spirit day, Knott's Scary Farm excursion, Red Ribbon Week, seniors beginning to file college applications, campus clean up, Race for the Cure, class GPAs, and the Interact Club hosting a community food drive.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chuck Washington, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Temecula, invited the community to participate in their Susan G. Komen Foundation 8th Annual Race for the Cure on October 15 and advised that this year they would be recognizing brave survivors and explained how the community could nominate a survivor.
Don Lambert, Murrieta, spoke about political signs in Murrieta and ways candidates can get their message to the community.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Clerk – A. Kay Vinson reported that November 7 is Election Day, absentee ballots may be requested between October 9-31, League of Women Voters will be hosting a candidates forum on October 16, the City Clerk department's voter registration blitz on October 21, early voting from October 21-29 at the Promenade Mall, close of registration on October 23, and the City Clerk department hosting Election Night Central on November 7.
Community Services – Community Services Manager Debbie Tharp discussed the Fall Spooktacular on October 28, and the Battle of the Bands on October 7.
Library – Director of Library Services Manager Loretta McKinney reported on September being National Library Card Sign-up month, Teen Read Week, Murrieta Teen Advisory Council holding elections and voting on their favorite read posters, Murrieta firefighters visiting the library October 25 and 26 to talk about their jobs and fire prevention, bedtime story hour October 31, Stories-on-the-Go starting October 25 through May 25. Ms. McKinney also discussed fundraising efforts of Friends of the Library at Cal Oaks Golf Course October 6-8, and local restaurants donating proceeds to the new library.
City Manager – City Manager Lori Moss and Mayor Pro Tem McAllister presented a proclamation to Michelle Arellano from Boys and Girls Club recognizing September 16 as National Kids Day. Ms. Moss reported that their Our Kids Rock Dinner and Auction will be held November 18 at Pechanga with one of the auction items being a ride-along with police staff. Ms. Arellano discussed the First Annual Women's Tea on October 30 at the Community Center in Temecula and thanked the community for their support.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
McAllister: Substituted for the Mayor at the Student of the Month meeting and asked local
businesses to support this worthwhile program.
Attended Economic Development Corporation quarterly luncheon where topics of
discussion included the Western Riverside Council of Governments'
partnership and dealing with economic development efforts in the region.
Reported that Vista Murrieta High School marching band took first place in their
first field show competition.
Gibbs: Praised Murrieta Valley High School marching band for taking first place in each
of the categories at their competition in Vista.
Reported that the Harvest Festival in Historic Downtown was a great success.
Attended the City employee Summer Blast at Cal Oaks Sports Park and praised
staff's efforts in this event.
Congratulated Friends of the Library for celebrating their 10-year anniversary.
Commended Nancy Driggers for her efforts in obtaining a $940,000 grant from the
Environmental Protection Agency for the installation of new sewer lines in
Historic Downtown.
Thanked Chief Wright for his prompt response in increasing police presence in
city parks during evening hours.
Seyarto: Attended WRCOG meeting where Southern California Edison provided a
presentation on base line allocation rates and reported that the region is
moving forward to deal with this issue.
Reported that the Regional Conversation Agency bought two pieces of property
totaling approximately 138 acres of land for permanent conservation along the
Warm Springs corridor.
APPROVAL OF city council CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-9
City Manager Lori Moss asked to pull item 6, Resolution Amending City of Murrieta Travel and Expense Policy, from the consent calendar.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-5 and 7-9. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: *Enochs, Gibbs, *McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: *Enochs on item 8 due to a potential conflict of interest because of
working in the area
*McAllister on item 5 due to the appearance of a possible personal
financial effect because of a potential assemblage of land (east of Meadowlark) for which he has solicited property owner agreements
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. Workshop and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on September 19, 2006.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT
Action: Received the Summary of Investment Transactions for the month ending August 31, 2006.
4. SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE
Action: Adopted Ordinance 373-06 regulating the public's exposure to secondhand smoke in places accessible to the public.
5. ORDINANCE RESCINDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 360-06 AFFECTING LANDS IN THE VICINITY OF ANTELOPE ROAD
Action: Adopted Ordinance 374-06 rescinding Urgency Ordinance No. 360-06 for the purpose of removing the prohibition on land uses in the vicinity of Antelope Road. (Abstain: McAllister due to the appearance of a potential personal financial effect)
7. AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON FOR USE OF WIRELESS STATE CONTRACT
Action: Authorized the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Verizon Wireless allowing the City to use the State of California contract for wireless services.
8. CONTRACT ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 10 FOR THE CLINTON KEITH ROAD/I-215 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Action: Authorized the City Manager to sign the Amendment to the Agreement for DMJM Harris and approve budget adjustment in the amount of $300,000. (Abstain: Enochs due to working in that area)
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DBX INCORPORATED - STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR GUAVA STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, CIP NO. 8218
Action: Accepted the street improvements, including a traffic signal, at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Guava Street as complete and directed the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds.
10. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A. Kay Vinson, City Clerk, provided the staff report and advised that Christopher Campbell was the only applicant meeting the requirements. Mayor Seyarto asked Mr. Campbell if he would be available to serve on the committee to which Mr. Campbell responded yes.
Action: It was moved by McAllister and seconded by Gibbs to appoint Christopher Campbell to the Historic Preservation Advisory Commissioner, term expiring 6-30-2008. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
Ms. Vinson administered the Oath of Office.
11. AGREEMENT WITH SANTA ROSA MEDICAL PLAZA REGARDING REALIGNMENT OF MONROE AVENUE
City Manager Lori Moss provided the staff report noting changes to Sections 2 and 4 of the Agreement. Ms. Moss requested approval be increased to $150,000.
Council members obtained clarification.
Dr. Michael Basch, Santa Rosa Medical Plaza, thanked staff for their efforts in finalizing the preliminary agreement and addressed questions asked by Council.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to approve agreement with Santa Rosa Medical Plaza, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000 regarding the realignment of Monroe Avenue.
Action: A substitute motion was moved by Enochs and seconded by Ostling to approve agreement with Santa Rosa Medical Plaza, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 regarding the realignment of Monroe Avenue. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs and Ostling
NOES: Gibbs, McAllister and Seyarto
Whereupon motion failed and the vote on the original motion was:
AYES: Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: Enochs
12. INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC IMPACTS ON MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD
James Kinley, Director of Public Works, provided the staff report. Council members discussed the impacts.
Speaking were:
C. Dale Weise, Murrieta, discussed the noise impact the Murrieta Hot Springs Road expansion has created in Arroyo Viejo II and said that the reports for the noise study were outdated.
Leonard Bauer, Murrieta, said that the community was not only impacted by the noise but also the vibration of cars and trucks and exhaust fumes, and said that a wall would be a great benefit.
Mariela Bauer, Murrieta, expressed concern with safety and noise generated by Murrieta Hot Springs Road and discussed the changes that have occurred to the community since she moved there.
Bill Irwin, Murrieta, talked about how the expansion of Murrieta Hot Springs Road had devalued his home, discussed the changes the community had undergone, and asked Council to assist his community as many of them were long-time residents.
Doug Yavanian, thanked Council member Gibbs for assisting the community, discussed problems they have encountered due to the expansion of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and asked for Council's assistance.
Barbara Nugent, Murrieta, provided a letter for the record.
After discussion, Council reached consensus to form a committee of residents and staff to reach a viable solution and report their findings to Council.
Action: By consensus, Council recessed briefly from 9:07 p.m. to 9:12 p.m.
Mayor Seyarto returned to the dais.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY OF MURRIETA TRAVEL AND EXPENSE POLICY
City Manager Lori Moss said she pulled this item in order to include a list of who needs to report their expenses. The list included: Council (5), Planning Commission (5), Community Services Commission (5), Public Safety & Traffic Commission (5), Library Advisory Commission (5), Steering Committee (7), City Manager/City Treasurer, Deputy City Manager (3), City Clerk, City Attorney, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Planning Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and City Librarian.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by McAllister to adopt Resolution 06-1636 amending the City's Travel and Expense Policy. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
McAllister: Said he invited Claire Polaski to the meeting to make a public comment; but since she had to leave, he advised her concern is the change in policy of parking in front of schools for drop off and pick up.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: On a motion by McAllister and seconded by Ostling at 9:35 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Kelly Seyarto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF FIRE district consent calendar items 13, 14 & 15
Director Enochs asked to pull item 14, Proposal from Donnoe & Associates, Inc. for Captain's Promotional Exam, from the consent calendar.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to approve Fire District consent calendar items 13 and 15. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
13. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on September 19, 2006.
15. OUT OF STATE TRAINING CONFERENCE
Action: Ratified the Emergency Services Coordinator's attendance at the Firehouse EMS Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 25-29, 2006.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
14. PROPOSAL FROM DONNOE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CAPTAIN'S PROMOTIONAL EXAM
Fire Chief Paul Christman provided the staff report and responded to questions from the Board.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Ostling to accept the proposal from Donnoe & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $8,500 to conduct a Fire Captain promotional exam and assessment center with job analysis and authorize the General Manager to execute all necessary documents. 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 9:35 p.m. the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
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