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MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT 6:15 PM WORKSHOP
MURRIETA, CA 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Seyarto opened the workshop at 6:18 p.m. Present were:
*Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, *Ostling and Seyarto. Absent: None.
*Arrived at 6:24 p.m.
RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY BY TRUE NORTH RESEARCH
Timothy McLarney provided a presentation on the results of the Resident Satisfaction Survey conducted by True North Research.
VISTA MURRIETA HIGH SCHOOL - 2006 CHAMPION FOR CHARACTER SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
Mayor Seyarto asked Principal Daniel to the podium and Mr. Daniel discussed the selection criteria for the Champion for Character award. Mayor Seyarto, on behalf of City Council, presented him with a Certificate of Recognition.
SKYLER RIDLEY AND KATIE TERRAZAS - CHAMPIONS FOR CHARACTER
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Seyarto presented Skyler Ridley and Katie Terrazas with a Certificate recognizing their Champion for Character award and shared how proud the community was of the example they set.
Council recessed briefly from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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
Reverend Merle Lehman, United Church of the Valley, provided the invocation.
1. RESOLUTION DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson provided the election results which reflect that Council member Gibbs was re-elected with 10,565 votes, Gary Thomasian was elected with 7,703 votes, and Kelly Bennett was elected with 6,616 votes.
Action: It was moved by Ostling and seconded by Enochs to adopt Resolution 06-1647 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 7, 2006, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, McAllister, Ostling and Seyarto
NOES: None
2. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING LEGISLATIVE BODY MEMBERS
On behalf of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Jeff Stone presented plaques to Council member Ostling and Mayor Seyarto honoring their service to the community.
On behalf of the Murrieta Planning Commission, Chair Randon Lane presented Council member Ostling and Mayor Seyarto with a Certificate of Appreciation and shared how enjoyable it had been to work with them on community issues.
On behalf of the Murrieta Police Department, Sergeants Ronald Driscoll and Jim Ganley presented Council member Ostling and Mayor Seyarto with plaques honoring their service and thanked them for setting a positive example in the community.
On behalf of the Murrieta Fire Department, Chief Paul Christman presented Council member Ostling and Mayor Seyarto with tokens of appreciation honoring their service to the community.
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Pro Tem McAllister thanked Council member Ostling and Mayor Seyarto for their years of service and contributions on City Council, and presented them with memento artwork of the City and an official Murrieta Gear jacket embroidered with their name.
3. PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING OFFICIALS
Council member Ostling shared what an honor and pleasure it had been serving the community for the past nine years and said there were many accomplishments they could be proud of. He thanked Mayor Seyarto for nominating him as Mayor, City Clerk A. Kay Vinson for her support and guidance, the Murrieta Police Department, and Jack Jankowski. He extended special thanks to his wife and children and the people who supported him during his time as a Council member. He said that his devotion and loyalty to the City never wavered.
Mayor Seyarto expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to live in a community like Murrieta with his family and was pleased he had the opportunity to help shape the community. He discussed the senior center, police and fire departments, his pride at seeing Murrieta be recognized as one of the safest cities in America, great parks, wonderful schools, convenient shopping centers, upscale look of the community, road improvements, and community service organizations. He thanked staff for helping Council accomplish their goals, with special thanks to Steve Mandocki, Steve Harding, Lori Moss and Deputy City Managers Teri Ferro, Jim Holston and Chris Paxton. He thanked his family for always being there and said he appreciated all the community had given him.
4. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson introduced Presiding Judge Sharon Waters. Judge Waters administered the oath of office to Kelly Bennett and City Clerk A. Kay Vinson provided Ms. Bennett a certificate of election. Ms. Vinson administered oaths of office to Gary Thomasian and Council member Rick Gibbs and presented them with certificates of election.
RECESS AND RECEPTION HONORING MEMBERS
Action: By consensus, Council recessed at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
5. SEATING OF COUNCIL BY TENURE AND MAJORITY
Council members chose their seats by tenure and majority.
6. SELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICERS
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson explained the process for selection of officers.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to select Council member McAllister as Mayor based on Resolution 05-1512. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Bennett to select Council member Gibbs as Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to Resolution 05-1512. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
7. PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR EXTENDED TO INCOMING OFFICIALS
Council member Bennett extended thanks to Judge Sharon Waters for making her oath of office such a momentous event, her campaign team, supporters and family. She said she will work hard to continue the great efforts that have gone before her and encouraged the community to stay involved, giving them permission to hold her accountable. Council member Bennett said she plans to have regular office hours at the City which will be posted to the web site shortly.
Council member Thomasian thanked his wife and family for their encouragement and support. He shared that he would like to continue to work with business and development partners to move the city forward, working with the community on their issues and concerns, and would like to keep an open door policy to make new friends and new business connections for the city.
Council member Gibbs shared his pleasure at being re-elected and thanked family, friends, and campaign staff. He commended City Clerk A. Kay Vinson for being the consummate professional setting the tone on how to be impartial, and said she was a role model all government employees should follow. He welcomed Council members Thomasian and Bennett and urged Council to work through City Manager Lori Moss.
Council member Enochs welcomed and congratulated Council members Bennett and Thomasian and said he was looking forward to working with them to make the community a great place to live.
Mayor McAllister welcomed Council members Bennett and Thomasian commenting on the fact that Council member Bennett was the first woman on Council, and said it will be an honor to work with the new Council. He said that they are a team the community will be proud of, declared the dais a no-feud zone, and advised he had asked that staff remove the draped wall in front of the dais as a gesture of good faith.
8. SELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson provided the staff report. Council selected the following representatives and/or alternates to agencies and committees:
AGENCY STAFF SUPPORT DESIGNEE ALTERNATE
Animal Control JPA Paxton McAllister Enochs
Chamber of Commerce Deputy City Managers Bennett Gibbs
City Selection Committee (LAFCO) McAllister Gibbs
Community Steering Committee Ferro Thomasian Enochs
Joint Murrieta/Temecula Subcommittee Moss/Kinley Gibbs/Bennett Remaining Council
League of California Cities (Riverside Div.) Moss McAllister Gibbs
Riverside Conservation Authority Lanier Thomasian McAllister
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Lanier Thomasian Bennett
Riverside County Transportation Commission Kinley Gibbs Bennett
Riverside Transit Authority Kinley Bennett Thomasian
Southwest California EDC McFarland/Moss McAllister Gibbs
Student of the Month McAllister Gibbs
Town Hall Endowment Board Vinson/Ferro Enochs
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Moss McAllister Bennett
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve selection of the Council representatives and/or alternates to agencies and committees, and to confirm selection of Mayor McAllister and Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs as like officers of the Redevelopment Agency, Community Services District, Fire District and Library Board. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney John Harper advised that he had provided Council a revision to the staff recommendation on item 31, Regency Centers, Inc., adding Environmental Impact Report (SCR #2005031028), Environmental Impact Report Addendum, General Plan Amendment/Rezoning (ZCO 004-057 and 006-1944), and a four-fifths majority would be needed to approve this change. Council member Enochs said it would be necessary for him to abstain from item 31 due to a potential financial conflict of interest because he is working as a subcontractor on a Regency Center project in another city.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to approve the modification of staff's recommendation to item 31, Regency Centers, Inc., finding the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda and that action is necessary for timelines. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
City Manager Lori Moss asked for approval to pull items 19 and 21 from the consent calendar indefinitely.
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kassen Klein, Murrieta, urged the new council to sustain the quality of life that people moved to Murrieta for through continuing economic development, and offered his assistance to Council in this area.
Brenda Dennstedt, Murrieta, congratulated new council members and advised she had recently been elected to the Western Municipal Water District Board extending an open door to Council.
DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Services – Jim Holston, Deputy City Manager, provided an update on the Teen Center.
Library – Loretta McKinney, Director of Library Services, provided an update on the new library and introduced Elizabeth Jones, the new children's librarian.
City Manager – Lori Moss reported on door hangers placed in historic downtown neighborhoods announcing the next town hall meeting on December 13. Ms. Moss asked Mayor McAllister to join former City employee Al Vollbrecht at the podium. On behalf of City Council, Mayor McAllister presented Mr. Vollbrecht with a plaque commending his efforts in the inaugural holiday lights parade. Mr. Vollbrecht commented on the success of the event and thanked staff for their assistance. Ms. Moss discussed Santa runs and welcomed students from Murrieta Valley High School attending the meeting.
GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enochs: Reminded the community of the Santa runs and asked that people donate whatever they can to less fortunate families in the city.
Thomasian: Was pleased that the draped wall in front of the dais had been removed.
Gibbs: Commended City staff Michelle Carter, Annette Jennings, Al Vollbrecht and
Jim Holston on their efforts in the holiday light parade.
Discussed the fact that due to the closure of the old library on January 20,
books would not be due back until March 15.
Invited the community to attend the free musical Christmas pageant at the
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on December 8, 9 and 10.
Commended Chief Wright and his officers in the arrest of two men suspected
in the murder of a Murrieta teenager on Thanksgiving.
Congratulated Rob Firmes and Dennis Vrooman on their recent promotion to
Lieutenant.
Praised Chief Wright and staff for their efforts in alleviating a problem with
young adults in a neighborhood within the community.
Bennett: Commented on how fabulous the holiday lights parade was and would like
Council to have a float next year.
Discussed attendance at the Student of the Month and talked about how
amazing the students are.
Met with federal lobbyist, along with Council member Thomasian, to learn
more about a lobbyist's role.
Attended the Joint Murrieta/Temecula Subcommittee meeting where Caltrans
talked about how Murrieta is used as a model of the correct way to
interface with Caltrans.
Talked about the Art Studio Kids event at Greer Ranch and commended
Shelly Beck on this wonderful program that teaches young children about
art.
McAllister: Was very impressed with holiday lights parade.
Discussed how pleased he was at being able to attend the Student of the
Month meeting as a dad, reaffirming his commitment to this program.
Commented that the Southwest California EDC planning session was
extremely productive.
Attended the Murrieta Police Activities League Walk, Run and Ride event,
along with Council member Gibbs, and said it was very successful.
Advised the community that he will have Mayor's hours beginning January 8,
on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Additionally, he will be at the
Senior Center once a month to discuss senior issues.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-10, 12-26 AND 28.
Council member Gibbs asked to pull item 27, Reclassification of Administrative Analyst under City Manager, from the consent calendar. Council member Bennett asked to pull item 11, Development Code Amendments for Rooming and Boarding Houses, Sober Living Homes and Parolee Probationer Homes.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve City Council consent calendar items 9-10 and 12-26 and 28. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
9. WAIVED READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
10. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 4:00 p.m. Workshop, 6:15 p.m. Workshop and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on November 21, 2006.
12. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Action: Adopted Ordinance 376-06 adding Chapter 8.06 to the Murrieta Municipal Code, prohibiting fireworks in the City.
13. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1648 authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records Maintained by the City Clerk Department, Finance Department, Building & Safety Department, and Engineering Department.
14. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1649 authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records maintained by the Engineering Department.
15. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW OVER CROSSING AT INTERSTATE 215 AND LINNEL LANE
Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1650 authorizing entering into a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for the construction of a new over crossing at Interstate 215 and Linnel Lane, and instructing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
16. MASTER AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CALTRANS FOR CLINTON KEITH ROAD REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 8098
Action: Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans for the STPL (Federal) funded Clinton Keith Road Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 8098.
17. ADDENDUM TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE SPACE - BUILDING DEPARTMENT ANNEX
Action: Approved the addendum to the lease agreement for office space used by the Building Department field inspectors with Mr. Rick Clotworthy, and authorized the City Manager to execute the document.
18. FRIENDS OF THE MURRIETA LIBRARY LEASE AGREEMENT
Action: Authorized the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement in the amount of $1 per year, with the Friends of the Murrieta Library, a California non-profit corporation, for the purpose of operating a bookstore within the new Murrieta Public Library facility as a means of providing financial support to the Murrieta Public Library.
19. CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE (CASE # GPA 03-211 AND ZCO 03-212) LOCATED SOUTH OF CALLE DEL OSO ORO AND WEST OF HAYES AVENUE
Action: Item tabled indefinitely.
20. ADDENDUM TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA PURCHASE CARD PROGRAM MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT (CAL-CARD PROGRAM)
Action: Approved an addendum to the State of California Purchase Card Program Master Service Agreement for continued participation in the CAL-Card Purchase Program, and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
21. RETENTION OF CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES
Action: Item tabled indefinitely.
22. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD WIDENING, WHITEWOOD ROAD TO MARGARITA ROAD, CIP NO. 8042
Action: Accepted the Murrieta Hot Springs Road Widening Improvements between Whitewood Road and Margarita Road, CIP Project 8042, as complete and directed the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds.
23. REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTERS
Action: Approved the expenditure of funds to purchase two replacement laptops for the City Council and declared the replaced equipment as surplus.
24. REPLACEMENT OF MURRIETA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPUTERS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Action: Approved the expenditure of funds to purchase four replacement desktop computers and declared the replaced equipment as surplus; and authorized the transfer of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Library Trust fund to the Library Equipment Fund for the purchase of 13 computers for the children's and young adult areas in the new Library.
25. REPORTS ON MEETING ATTENDANCE
Action: Received and filed reports for Mayor Kelly Seyarto and Council member Rick Gibbs.
26. INCREASE FUNDS
Action: Approved the transfer of $50,000 from the general fund reserves in order to continue the bimonthly CityScene newsletter.
28. LETTER TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31895
Action: Authorized the Mayor to sign the letter expressing concern regarding traffic circulation impacts Tentative Tract Map 31895 (Hoover Ranch) and authorized Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs to attend the December 6, 2006 County Planning Commission meeting on the City's behalf.
29. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Deputy City Manager Teri Ferro provided the staff report. Mayor McAllister opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Gibbs to adopt Resolution 06-1651 which adjusts the public facilities development impact fees for residential, office, commercial and industrial development. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
30. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION DCA-006-2063 RELATED TO AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE
Jack McGee, Planning Director, provided the staff report. Mayor McAllister opened the public hearing but there were no speakers so the hearing was closed.
Council member Bennett requested staff's recommendation be amended to apply to subdivisions created after December 5, 2006.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to approve staff's environmental determination that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review under Sections 15321 and 15061(b) (3) of the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduce the Ordinance with Findings amending the City of Murrieta Development Code, as amended to apply to subdivisions created after December 5, 2006. The ordinance relates to floor area ratio; lot coverage for single-family homes in RR, ER-1 and ER-2 zones; one-story homes on corner lots, limiting length of drive aisle in non-residential zones and allowing shopping centers in Regional Commercial zone. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
Action: By consensus, Council recessed 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
Mayor McAllister asked for and received consensus to hear item 33 before item 31.
33. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
City Clerk A. Kay Vinson provided the staff report. Council members questioned Ms. Vinson concerning their options of appointing a Planning Commissioner from applications on file or advertising for the position. Mayor McAllister opened the public comments.
Harley Cohen, Murrieta, thanked Council for considering his application and looks forward to their decision.
Barbara Ankele, Murrieta, requested Council review applications received in November as well as the applications received in June.
Clifford Alls, Murrieta, requested Council re-open and advertise the position.
Jorge Biagioni, Murrieta, discussed his desire to be on the Planning Commission, provided his professional background, and said he had a good understanding of the issues.
Johnnie Morrow, Murrieta, said he had applied for this position twice and requested the appointment be made this evening.
Mayor McAllister closed the public comments.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Gibbs to direct the City Clerk to advertise for the position of Planning Commissioner. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: Bennett
31. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 32123 (TMP 004-058); CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 004-062); ANNEXATION; PRE-ZONE (ZC 2006-1891); AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION OVERRIDE; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 006-2152); ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCR #2005031028), ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ADDENDUM, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONING (ZCO 004-057 AND 006-1944)
Council member Enochs excused himself from the meeting because of a potential conflict of interest detailed in approval of the agenda.
Jack McGee, Planning Director, provided the staff report. Mayor McAllister opened the public hearing on the Development Agreement.
Council member Thomasian requested item 110 on the Conditions of Approval read the same as item 30 of the Parcel Map, and that item 15 on the Conditions of Approval be amended to include Council's concurrence of the proposed dirt haul route.
Council member Bennett discussed concern over the lease term contained in Condition 1 of the Conditions added by the Planning Commission.
Council member Gibbs requested item 112-f of the Conditions of Approval be amended to include Council's concurrence and questioned City Attorney John Harper concerning objections provided in a letter by Cory Briggs.
Mayor McAllister called Phil Oberhansley and James Reuter, Regency Centers, Inc., to the podium. Mr. Oberhansley and Mr. Reuter agreed to changes to the Conditions of Approval.
City Attorney John Harper discussed the Development Agreement and Deputy City Manager Teri Ferro provided financial comparison of the Development Agreement.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. with unanimous consensus.
Speaking on behalf of developer on the Development Agreement:
Phil Oberhansley said he had nothing further to add and thanked Mayor McAllister and Council member Gibbs for their assistance in working through this difficult issue.
Mayor McAllister opened the public comments on the Development Agreement.
Speaking in opposition:
Cory Briggs, attorney for Murrietans for Smart Growth, discussed issues of concern regarding the Environmental Impact Report, Brown Act violation by adding it to the agenda, and the Development Agreement.
Speaking in favor:
Lee Amendt, Murrieta, complimented Council members Gibbs and Enochs for their attention to detail on financial aspects of the Development Agreement and recommended future Development Agreements be reviewed by a subcommittee.
Applicant rebuttal:
Phil Oberhansley addressed issues raised by Mr. Briggs in his public comments.
Mayor McAllister closed the public hearing.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Resolution 06-1652 Adopting Overriding Considerations and Authorizing the Development of a Regional Shopping Center (CUP 004-062) based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to introduce the ordinance Rezoning Certain Properties from Business Park (BP) to Regional Commercial (RC), General Plan Amendment/Rezoning (ZCO 004-057 and 006-1944) based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to adopt Resolution 06-1653 Recommending Approving Tentative Parcel Map 32123 (TMP 004-058) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 004-062) based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended on Condition 15 to require Council's approval of the proposed dirt haul route. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to recommend Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 004-062), included in the adoption of the above Resolution 06-1653, as amended to:
Revise Conditional Use Permit item 110 to be the same as Tentative Parcel Map Condition 30;
Revise Condition 112-f to include the words “with concurrence of City Council;”
Include the “Conditions Added by the Planning Commission,” revising Condition 1 by deleting “with a term equal to the Term of this Agreement,” adding Condition 1.2 Initial location of the substation shall be approved by the Chief of Police; and modifying Condition 8 to read “The Developer shall contribute $100,000 to be used to pave or cause to pave to rural standards the extension or connection between Los Alamos and Clinton Keith.” On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to adopt Resolution 06-1654 Authorizing the Annexation of 4.51 Acres at Winchester Road (SR 79) and Max Gillis Road, based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to introduce an ordinance Prezoning Certain Properties within the Murrieta Sphere of Influence in the County of Riverside to Regional Commercial (RC), PreZone (ZC 2006-1891), based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to introduce an ordinance Adopting a Development Agreement for the Commons at French Valley, Development Agreement (DA 006-2152), based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended to include the “Conditions Added by the Planning Commission,” revising Condition 1 by deleting “with a term equal to the Term of this Agreement” and adding Condition 1.2 Initial location of the substation shall be approved by the Chief of Police. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to adopt Resolution 06-1655 Certifying and Approving Environmental Impact Report (SCR#2005031028) and the Addendum thereto and Adopting Findings of Overriding Considerations, as amended to modify section 5.4-1 relating to airport land use clarifying the issue based on a change in the standards of the Land Use Plan. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs
Action: By consensus, Council recessed at 11:22 p.m. and reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
Council member Enochs returned to the dais at 11:30 p.m.
32. REQUEST BY MR. EDDIE DAHER FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP 32048
Bob Moehling, Engineering Manager, provided the staff report.
Mr. Eddie Daher discussed his project and concerns over the fact that the fire department had approved his plans without the secondary access.
Fire Chief Paul Christman reviewed Mr. Daher's plans and advised it would be necessary to investigate this matter further.
City Attorney John Harper suggested a continuance of the item based on Chief Christman's comments. Mayor McAllister asked Mr. Daher if this would be agreeable to him, to which he responded yes.
Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Bennett to continue the item to December 19. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
27. RECLASSIFICATION
City Manager Lori Moss provided the staff report. Council member Gibbs said he pulled this item because it was his opinion that this position should be at the director level. Council reached consensus to discuss this need further during the Strategic Plan review in January 2007.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to table discussion of the item. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
11. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS FOR ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES, SOBER LIVING HOMES AND PAROLEE-PROBATIONER HOMES
Council member Bennett said she pulled this item because the section defining sober living homes appeared to be broad and she was concerned this might be misused or applied to circumstances not currently addressed.
City Attorney John Harper discussed issues relating to the requirements. Mr. Harper will review the draft amendment and suggested the item be re-noticed.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to table the item. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
Thomasian: Requested a staff update concerning MU-3 zoning.
Gibbs: Said this was his fourth attempt to remove the City Manager and staff from the
investigative process for ethics complaints and requested and received Council
consensus to agendize this item.
Requested and received Council consensus to agendize a policy on Development
Agreements at a meeting in January, including participation of the Finance
Department in the development process.
Expressed desire to schedule a joint session with the School District and the Planning
Commission in January.
Bennett: Requested Council consensus to agendize discussion of ways to increase the 80%
satisfaction level from the True North Research resident survey. City Manager
Lori Moss suggested this be a discussion for the goal setting session.
Asked for Council consensus to agendize discussion of an after-school mentoring
program that would partner with the City and School District. City Manager Lori
Moss suggested this be a discussion at the Goal Setting session.
McAllister Thanked Council member Gibbs for speaking on the City's behalf regarding Hoover
Ranch at the Riverside Planning Commission meeting.
Requested a session on the Brown Act because of new council members.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 12:50 p.m., on December 6, 2006, the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Douglas R. McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 34 AND 35
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Redevelopment Agency consent calendar items 34 and 35. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
34. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on November 21, 2006.
35. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORT MURRIETA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Action: Received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 12:50 p.m., on December 6, 2006, the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Douglas R. McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 36, 37 AND 38
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Community Services District consent calendar items 36, 37 and 38. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
36. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting on November 9, 2006.
37. ACCEPTANCE OF LANDSCAPE AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 0 OF TRACT 29707-3, PALOMAR PARK
Action: Accepted the landscape and park improvements for Lot 0 of Tract 29707-3 and directed Community Services to commence maintenance of the landscape and park associated with this parcel and record appropriate documents.
38. ACCEPTANCE OF LOT N OF TRACT 29026 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Action: Accepted Lot N of Tract 29096 and directed Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with this parcel and record appropriate documents.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 12:50 p.m., on December 6, 2006, the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk
MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT, MURRIETA, CA 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: President Douglas R. McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF FIRE DISTRICT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 39, 40, 41 AND 42
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Fire District consent calendar items 39, 40, 41 and 42. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
39. MINUTES
Action: Approved the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on November 21, 2006.
40. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Action: Adopted Resolution FD 06-79 authorizing the destruction of certain records maintained by the Fire Department.
41. RESPONSE TIME ANALYSIS AND ENGINE 5 STAFFING
Action: Approved the recruitment and hiring of three Captains, three Engineers, and three Firefighter/Paramedics to staff a fifth Engine Company within the City and a fourth Captain to serve as Training Officer for the Department.
42. RATIFY OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Action: Ratified Fire Department employee Mike Howley's attendance at the Hands-On Vehicle Fire/Arson Investigations Training Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 27-29, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 12:50 p.m., on December 6, 2006, the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk |
