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	Murrieta City Council Minutes

MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2006
26442 BECKMAN COURT 6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION

MURRIETA, CA 6:15 PM WORKSHOP

7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CITY MANAGER LORI MOSS, REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF MADISON AND SOUTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD, CONCERNING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT (G.C. 54956.8)

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CITY MANAGER LORI MOSS, REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND NORTH OF CHERRY STREET, CONCERNING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT (G.C. 54956.8)

By consensus at 6:00 p.m. Council recessed the meeting to closed session for the purposes stated above. Present: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: Enochs.
Closed session adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Mayor McAllister opened the workshop at 6:26 p.m. Present: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: Enochs.

City Attorney John Harper advised there were no reportable actions from the closed session.

CODE OF ETHICS

Council provided staff direction for amending the Code of Ethics. Items discussed included:

• Removing the City Manager from the process.
• Using an independent party to investigate complaints.
• Understanding of the enforcement mechanisms.
• Assuring the three forms of punishment are appropriate, providing a clear definition of each form of punishment.
• Requiring two Council member signatures on a complaint.
• Determining whether Council or an independent party will decide the severity of violation and level of penalty.

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Douglas R. McAllister called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Attorney John Harper advised there were no reportable actions from the closed session.

ROLL CALL: Present: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
Absent: Enochs

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
Reverend Paul Simpson, Gateway Church of the Nazarene, provided the invocation.

POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL) PRESENTATION
Chief Mark Wright provided background on the Police Activities League and introduced Melissa Donaldson and Corporal Chuck Swearingen who provided a presentation on the services provided.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

City Manager Lori Moss asked to pull item 6, Environmental Impact Report and Addendum; Zone Change 005-057 And Zone Change 006-1944; Annexation, Pre-Zone (ZC 2006-1891); Development Agreement (DA 006-2152), from the consent calendar.
Action: The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries, Assembly District 66, introduced himself, discussed his open door policy, and said the most pressing issues will be the state deficit and transportation.

DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Community Services – Community Services Manager Debbie Tharp provided an update on the Holiday Magic programs which included Winter Wonderland festivities, Santa Runs, Toy and Can Food Drive, Letters from Santa, and the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Ms. Tharp wished everyone a season filled with holiday magic.

Engineering – Engineering Manager Bob Moehling discussed Capital Improvement Projects and provided updates on roadway improvements, the I-215 at Los Alamos Road project, and the Murrieta Public Library.

City Manager – Lori Moss wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and advised that Council will go dark on January 2, 2007.

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thomasian: Expressed his support of the Police Activities League and the services they
provide.

Attended Town Hall meeting and was pleased with staff's communication of
the event to historic downtown residents.

Wished to remind the community that the Redevelopment Agency has
programs to assist first-time homebuyers and homeowners wishing to
improve their property.

Complimented Community Services staff for the stellar job on the holiday
activities, with special thanks to the volunteers.

Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Gibbs: Offered condolences to Officer Mike Jacob on the loss of his wife, Luranna, to
cancer on December 19, 2006.

Discussed his ability to provide information to Council members within the
constraints of the Brown Act.

Was the guest speaker at the Interfaith Council.

Said that he, Mayor McAllister and City Manager Lori Moss continue to meet
with developers interviewed by the Domenigoni family for the Triangle
project, and are informing them of the City's expectations.

Congratulated Deputy City Manager Teri Ferro and the Finance Department
for receiving the 2006/2007 Capital Improvement Budget Award for
Excellence in Budgeting from the California Society of Municipal Finance
Officers for the third year in a row.

Read a letter from Captain Ramos thanking Fire Chief Christman for allowing
an engine for static display and on-duty crews to cheer the department on
in their first “Fill the Boot” campaign.

Discussed a resident's letter commending Community Services staff for their
assistance after real estate signs had been vandalized at his home.

Commended Public Information Officer Simone McFarland for her efforts on
the CityScene newsletter and said it was a valuable resource for
community information.

Provided a PowerPoint presentation on the 2009 Measure A Delivery Plan.
Bennett: Wished her husband a happy birthday.

Discussed her and her husband's participation in the Santa Runs and thanked
all of the volunteers.

Attended the Historic Downtown Merchants Association meeting on
December 12, 2006; the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on
December 14, 2006; and the Mission Inn's party for city officials.

Was pleased with staff's efforts on the Town Hall meeting and is looking
forward to more informational meetings.

Thanked residents and business owners who met with her to discuss their
concerns.

McAllister: Reminded the community of Riverside Transit Authority's free New Year's Eve
bus rides and encouraged those who need the service to take advantage
of it.

Attended the grand opening of Babies R Us, Historic Downtown workshop and
Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Announced the students of the month for December: Jacob Miller and
Christine Tarabilda from Murrieta Valley High School, Shanae Wesley and
Kristian Keski-Kastari from Tenaja Canyon Academy, and Danielle Wilson
and Travis Johnson from Vista Murrieta High School.

Congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on the official grand opening of
their new location.

Commended staff and volunteers on the Santa Runs.

Congratulated Planning Director Jack McGee on his retirement.

Discussed holiday events at community schools commenting on how many
fun things there are to do in the city.

Reminded the community to drive safely because children were out of school.

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-5, 7 AND 11-22.
Council member Bennett asked to pull the following items from the consent calendar: 8, TUMF Reimbursement Agreement; 9, Reimbursement Agreement to Village Walk Retail; and 10, Contract for Planning Consulting Services.

Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve City Council consent calendar items 1-5, 7, and 11-22. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Enochs

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 December 5, 2006.

3. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CHECK REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER, 2006

Action: Ratified and approved the Check Register in the amount of $4,385,836.29 (checks 63326-63958) and the Payroll Register in the amount of $2,860,448.09 for the month of November, 2006.

4. TREASURER'S REPORT

Action: Received the Summary of Investment Transactions for the month ending October 31, 2006.

5. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION 2006-2063 RELATED TO AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE

Action: Adopted Ordinance 377-06 approving Development Code Amendment 2006-2063 amending the City of Murrieta Development Code related to the definition of Floor Area Ratio, development standards for single family homes lot coverage, requiring one-story homes on corner lots, limiting the length of drive aisles in non-residential zones, and allowing shopping centers in the Regional Commercial zone.

7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL "SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL" FUNDS

Action: Adopted Resolution 06-1656 in support of and authorizing the application for the Safe Routes to School grant program.

11. AGREEMENT WITH MBIA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Action: Approved a three-year agreement with MBIA Asset Management Group for investment management services for the City's operating fund, reserves, and COP and bond proceeds, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documents.

12. POLICE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - MOBILE DIGITAL BROWSER COMPUTER PROJECT

Action: Accepted the proposal from CDCE; allowed the Police Department to purchase wireless mobile digital browser (M.D.B.) computers from this vendor; authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and increased the C.I.P. Budget #8058 by $230,449.

13. POLICE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - UPGRADED MOBILE DIGITAL BROWSER COMPUTERS

Action: Authorized the Police Department to purchase the upgraded Panasonic Toughbook model #CF-30 for their wireless mobile digital browser (M.D.B.) computer project from vendor CDCE; authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and increased the C.I.P. Budget #8058 by $12,607.

14. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT

Action: Increased the Police Department's Operations Division budget by $19,180 using funds from the Impound Yard and Traffic Safety accounts to purchase traffic enforcement equipment.

15. SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

Action: Declared the listing of police vehicles surplus property and approved the donation or sale of the same.

16. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

Action: Approved the expenditure of funds for the purchase of 11 computers for the police department, and declared surplus the listed equipment.

17. REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTERS

Action: Approved the expenditure of funds to purchase one replacement laptop for the City Council and declared the replaced equipment as surplus.

18. PURCHASE LIBRARY NETWORK EQUIPMENT

Action: Ratified the purchase of Cisco network equipment from Global CTI in the amount of $45,650 and approved $20,000 budget transfer to cover capital purchase.

19. PURCHASE LIBRARY UPS SYSTEM

Action: Authorized the purchase of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) from CompUSA in the amount of $14,251.86.

20. PURCHASE LIBRARY APPLICATION SERVERS

Action: Authorized the purchase of four application servers from Hewlett Packard in the amount of $12,530.

21. LINNEL LANE / I-215 OVERCROSSING AND ASSOCIATED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Action: Adopted the Notice of Determination for the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), accepted the Plans and Specifications, and authorized staff to obtain bids for the construction of the Linnel Lane / I-215 overcrossing and associated roadway improvements.

22. AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCE PERSONNEL

Action: Authorized the addition of a Senior Accountant and Accounting Specialist to the finance department, eliminated the part-time Accounting Specialist position, and defunded the Accounting Manager position.

23. SPEED LIMITS, CITY-WIDE, UPDATED FOR FIFTEEN STREET SEGMENTS

Susan Vombaur, Traffic Engineer, provided the staff report.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to introduce an Ordinance adopting the proposed updates to prima facie speed limits as identified. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: Enochs

24. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

Nancy Driggers, Senior Management Analyst, provided the staff report.
Kent Hammond, San Diego Blood Bank and Valley Services, requested funding assistance for their blood bank program.
Kate Hamaker, Murrieta Unified School District, requested funding assistance for their before and after school care programs.
Mentoring Today for Tomorrow provided a presentation on their needs.
*Council member Enochs arrived at 8:20 p.m.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to allocate available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2007/08 as follows:

St. Martha's Catholic Parish $27,000
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County $10,000
Southwest Family YMCA $10,000
Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAFE) $10,000
Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) $5,000

and authorize the Mayor to execute required supplemental agreements with the County of Riverside. On roll call the vote was:
AYES: Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: Bennett
Action: By consensus, a break was taken from 8:40 p.m. to 8:47 p.m.

25. REQUEST BY MR. EDDIE DAHER FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR PARCEL MAP 32048

Bob Moehling, Engineering Manager, provided the staff report.
Mayor McAllister opened the public comments.

Mr. Eddie Daher expressed confusion over the fact that there are three homes currently under construction and the City had not requested a second access for those homes, and wanted to know why he had to pay $52,000 to connect Juniper if he provided a temporary access.
There were no additional speakers so the comments were closed.

Fire Marshall Gary Whisenand discussed secondary access points and fire department concerns with one point of access.

Council members and staff determined an amendment to Conditions of Approval item 24 was necessary.

Action: It was moved by Enochs and seconded by Bennett to deny the appeal for Parcel Map 32048 and to amend Condition of Approval item 24 to read: “Dedicate and construct Franklin Street to full half-width improvement for the frontage of the project per City Standard no. 106, Section A. Improvement shall consist of transitions from improved section to the existing roadway edge of pavement. Fair share contribution for the costs of a roadway extension of Juniper Street to provide permanent secondary access to the subject property shall be provided in a cash in lieu amount as determined by the City Engineer, amount to be collected at a rate of $21,000 per acre and collected prior to recordation of the final map. Provide a reimbursement agreement for the interim emergency access between Via Silva and Berlie Street based on the undeveloped acreage adjacent to Juniper Street.” On roll call, the vote was:

AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADDENDUM; ZONE CHANGE 005-057 AND ZONE CHANGE 006-1944; ANNEXATION, PRE-ZONE (ZC 2006-1891); DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 006-2152)

Council member Enochs said he would have to abstain from item 6 due to a potential financial conflict of interest because he is working as a subcontractor on a Regency Center project in another city and excused himself from the dais.

City Attorney John Harper advised it was necessary to add a paragraph to item 27 of the Development Agreement.

Phil Oberhansley, Regency Centers, concurred with the addition of the language proposed by Mr. Harper.

Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to re-adopt Resolution 06-1655 certifying the Environmental Impact Report and Addendum (SCH #2005031028); Adopt Ordinance 378-06 approving Zone Change 005-057 and Zone Change 006-1944; Adopt Ordinance 379-06 approving Pre-Zone (ZC 2006-1891); and Adopt Ordinance 380-06 approving Development Agreement (DA 006-2152), and amending item 27 of the Development Agreement to include: “As a condition precedent to instituting legal action, the parties shall engage in mediation. Selection of a mediator shall be pursuant to the rules of the State Conciliation and Mediation Service. Nothing shall preclude the parties from mutually agreeing on a mediator. Any applicable statute of limitations shall be extended for the period of the mediation.” On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Enochs due to potential conflict of interest noted above
Council member Enochs returned to the dais.

8. TUMF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

Council member Bennett requested and received clarification of invoicing terms.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Bennett to approve the Agreement to reimburse TUMF funds for the Los Alamos Road / I-215 Interchange Improvement Project; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None

9. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO VILLAGE WALK RETAIL
Council member Bennett requested and received clarification of the timeframe for commencing construction improvements.

Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Enochs to approve the Reimbursement Agreement for street improvements for work in Jefferson Avenue. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None

10. CONTRACT FOR PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES

Council member Bennett said that after further review of the item, she did not have any questions.
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Jack McGee, Planning Consultant, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, to provide transitional and as-needed services in the planning area. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None

GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS
Enochs: Thanked Community Services staff for their efforts during the holiday season and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thomasian: Requested and received Council consensus to consider formation of a subcommittee to review Development Code and General Plan issues at the Goal Setting Session on January 9, 2007.
Gibbs: Asked staff to meet with Mr. Kelly to discuss Plum Avenue improvements.
Requested and received Council consensus to: 1) hold a workshop on the
Redevelopment Agency financial statement; 2) have Deputy City Manager
Teri Ferro provide a report on the library project up to January 16, 2007; 3)
discuss the agenda process; 4) evaluate City Manager Lori Moss'
performance during the closed session at the next meeting.
McAllister: Requested and received Council consensus to agendize re-assigning Agency
and Committee Assignments.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

ADJOURNMENT

Action: At 10:00 p.m., on a motion by Enochs seconded by Gibbs, the meeting was unanimously adjourned in memory of Luranna Jacob.

A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk

MURRIETA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 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, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: *Enochs.
APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 26 AND 27

Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Redevelopment Agency consent calendar items 26 and 27. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Enochs, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: *Enochs

26. MINUTES
Action: Approved the minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on December 5, 2006.

27. TOWN SQUARE ENHANCEMENTS

Action: Established a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for Town Square Enhancements, and authorized the transfer of the available funding from the View Corridor CIP to Town Square Enhancements in the amount of $400,000.
*Council member Enochs joined the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 10:00 p.m., on a motion by Enochs seconded by Gibbs, the meeting was unanimously adjourned in memory of Luranna Jacob.

A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk

MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 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, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister. Absent: *Enochs.
APPROVAL OF FIRE DISTRICT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 28 AND 29
Action: It was moved by Gibbs and seconded by Thomasian to approve Fire District consent calendar items 28 and 29. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Bennett, Gibbs, Thomasian and McAllister
NOES: None
ABSENT: *Enochs

28. MINUTES

Action: Approved the minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on December 5, 2006.

29. VERIZON BILL OF SALE

Action: Approved the Bill of Sale and authorized the General Manager to execute the document to convey ownership and maintenance responsibility of communications conduit and equipment installed at the former City yard site and extending into Adams Avenue in order to provide phone service to the Goddard School development.

*Council member Enochs joined the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Action: At 10:00 p.m., on a motion by Enochs seconded by Gibbs, the meeting was unanimously adjourned in memory of Luranna Jacob.

A. Kay Vinson, MMC
City Clerk

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