City Council

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (951) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]. AGENDA TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - 6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — The City Council will meet in closed session with its designated representatives to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The City's designated representatives are City Manager Aaron Adams, City Attorney Peter Thorson, Assistant City Manager Kevin Hawkins, Director of Finance Jennifer Hennessy, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Isaac Garibay, Deputy City Manager Luke Watson and Senior Human Resources Analyst Becky Obmann. The employee organization is the California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union Local 911. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor James Stewart INVOCATION: Pam Migliozzi of Center for Spiritual Living Temecula Valley FLAG SALUTE: Mayor James Stewart ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS Community Services Commission, Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT County of Riverside, Fire Department (CAL FIRE) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Page 1 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed, ten minutes will be devoted to these reports. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the City Council request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on matters on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 1. Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances and Resolutions Included in the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda. Attachments: Agenda Report 2. Approve Action Minutes of February 13, 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of February 13, 2024. Attachments: Action Minutes 3. Approve List of Demands Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution List of Demands 4. Approve Resolution to Adopt the Urban Forest Management Plan and Make a Finding it is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15307 and 15061 Page 2 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO ADOPT THE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) 2019/2020 URBAN AND COMMUNITY FOREST PROGRAM GRANT GUIDELINES AND FINDING THAT THE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15307 AND 15061 Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) UFMP Technical Assessment UFMP Appendices 5. Award Construction Contract to Ace Capital Engineering for the American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Implementation Project, PW18-16 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to Ace Capital Engineering in the amount of $356,528.53 for the American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Implementation Project, PW18-16; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 15% of the contract amount, $53,479.28; and 3. Make a finding that the American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Implementation Project, PW18-16, project is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees. Attachments: Agenda Report Contract Project Description Project Location 6. Approve an Increase to the Contingency Amount for the Playground Equipment Enhancement and Safety Surfacing at Calle Aragon Park Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve an increase to the contingency amount for the Playground Page 3 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Equipment Enhancement and Safety Surfacing at Calle Aragon Park, by $17,890; and 2. Increase the City Manager’s authority to approve additional work by $17,890. Attachments: Agenda Report 7. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for Pickleball Courts, PW21-03 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Pickleball Courts, Project PW21-03; and 2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines. Attachments: Agenda Report Project Description Project Location RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND/OR THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Page 4 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING CALL TO ORDER: President Zak Schwank ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart CSD PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. CSD CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Community Services District request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on items that appear on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 8. Approve Action Minutes of February 13, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of February 13, 2024. Attachments: Action Minutes CSD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT CSD GENERAL MANAGER REPORT CSD BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS CSD ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Temecula Community Services District will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Page 5 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NO MEETING TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER: Chair James Stewart ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart TPFA PUBLIC COMMENT A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. TPFA CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Temecula Public Financing Authority request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on items that appear on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 9. Approve Joint Action Minutes of February 13, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the joint action minutes of February 13, 2024 Attachments: Joint TPFA and CC Action Minutes TPFA PUBLIC HEARING Any person may submit written comments to the Board of Directors before a public hearing or may appear and be heard in support of or in opposition to the approval of a project at the time of the hearing. Page 6 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 If you challenge a project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing. For public hearings each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk or by submitting an email to be included into the record. Email comments must be submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. Email comments on all matters, including those not on the agenda, must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. At public hearings involving land use matters, the property owner and/or applicant has the burden of proof and, therefore, shall be allowed 15 minutes for an initial presentation, and an additional 10 minutes for rebuttal by its development team following other comments on the matter. An appellant, other than the property owner and/or applicant, and the spokesperson for an organized group of residents residing within the noticed area of the property, which is the subject of the public hearing, shall be allowed 15 minutes to present the appellant’s position to the Board. The Chair may allow more time if required to provide due process for the property owner, applicant or appellant. All other members of the public may speak during the public hearing for a maximum period of 5 minutes each. Deferral of one speaker’s time to another is not permitted. In the event of a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce the maximum time limit for members of the public to speak. All public participation is governed by the Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 10. Adopt Resolutions to Form Temecula Public Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 23-02 (Prado) Recommendation: That the Board of Directors take the following actions: 1. That the Board of Directors of the Temecula Public Financing Authority (the “Board”) hold a public hearing regarding the formation of the proposed Temecula Public Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 23-02 (Prado) (the “CFD”), the levy of special taxes in the CFD, and the issuance of bonds by the Temecula Public Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for the CFD, and adopt the following resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION NO. TPFA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF FORMATION OF TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23-02 (PRADO), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AND PRELIMINARILY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. TPFA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DETERMINING Page 7 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23-02 (PRADO) RESOLUTION NO. TPFA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23-02 (PRADO) 2. That the Board hold an election regarding the CFD, and adopt the resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. TPFA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23-02 (PRADO) 3. That the Board have the first reading of the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. TPFA AN ORDINANCE OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 23-02 (PRADO) Attachments: Agenda Report TPFA Resolution - Formation TPFA Resolution - Incur Bonded Indebtedness TPFA Resolution - Calling Election TPFA Resolution - Declaring Election Results TPFA Ordinance CFD Report Notice of Special Tax Lien TPFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT TPFA BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS TPFA ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Temecula Public Financing Authority will be held on Tuesday, March Page 8 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Any person may submit written comments to the City Council before a public hearing or may appear and be heard in support of or in opposition to the approval of a project at the time of the hearing. If you challenge a project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing. For public hearings each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk or by submitting an email to be included into the record. Email comments must be submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. Email comments on all matters, including those not on the agenda, must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. At public hearings involving land use matters, the property owner and/or applicant has the burden of proof and, therefore, shall be allowed 15 minutes for an initial presentation, and an additional 10 minutes for rebuttal by its development team following other comments on the matter. An appellant, other than the property owner and/or applicant, and the spokesperson for an organized group of residents residing within the noticed area of the property, which is the subject of the public hearing, shall be allowed 15 minutes to present the appellant’s position to the Council. The Mayor may allow more time if required to provide due process for the property owner, applicant or appellant. All other members of the public may speak during the public hearing for a maximum period of 5 minutes each. Deferral of one speaker’s time to another is not permitted. In the event of a large number of speakers, the Mayor may reduce the maximum time limit for members of the public to speak. All public participation is governed by the Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 11. Approve Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 User Fee Schedule Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE SCHEDULE AND AMENDING FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES, INCLUDING BUILDING AND SAFETY, PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT, FIRE PREVENTION, POLICE, AND OTHER CITY SERVICES AND MAKING RELATED DETERMINATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Page 9 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution Proposed User Fee Schedule User Fee Study Fact Sheet Final Report Notice of Public Hearing BUSINESS - JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Any member of the public may address the City Council on items that appear on the Business portion of the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 12. Approve Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Recommendation: That the City Council/Board of Directors adopt the following resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2024-28 AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REVISING THE SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION NO. CSD A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS Page 10 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Attachments: Agenda Report FY 2023-24 Consolidated Mid-Year Requests Resolution - City Exhibit A, B and C - City Fund Summaries Resolution - CIP Exhibit 1 - FY 2023-24 Mid-Year CIP Requests Resolution - Salary Schedule Salary Schedule Resolution - TCSD Exhibit A - TCSD Fund Summaries BUSINESS - CITY COUNCIL 13. Approve Amendment No. 7 to City Manager Aaron Adams’ Employment Agreement Recommendation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 7 to City Manager Aaron Adams’ Employment Agreement. Attachments: Agenda Report Amendment No. 7 Employment Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-6 14. Appoint Members to the Old Town Local Advisory Committee and Ratify the Full Membership List for the Committee Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to the Old Town Local Advisory Committee and ratify the full membership list for the committee. Attachments: Agenda Report Redacted Applications 15. Consider the Creation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Discuss Issues Related to the Acceptance of Streets into the City-Maintained Street System for Street Maintenance by the City (At the Request of Mayor Pro Tempore Kalfus) Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Consider the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee to discuss issues related to the acceptance of streets into the city-maintained street system for street maintenance by the City and City policies and standards relating to the acceptance of streets. 2. If the subcommittee is created, appoint two Council Members to the subcommittee. 3. If the subcommittee is created, authorize City staff to provide the necessary document production and research necessary for the Page 11 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 subcommittee’s consideration of the issues. Attachments: Agenda Report DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE) 16. Community Development Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Planning Activity Report 17. Fire Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Fire Monthly Report 18. Police Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report 19. Public Works Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Project Status Report ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS Any Council Member, including the Mayor, may request an item be placed on a future agenda. Any such request will be discussed under this section. In making the request, a Council Member may briefly describe the topic of the proposed agenda item and any timing associated with the placement of the item on the agenda. This description shall not exceed 3 minutes. No substantive discussion on the subject of the motion may occur. Items may only be placed on the agenda by Council Members pursuant to policy or by the City Manager based on administrative or operational needs of the City. Public comments on the placement of these agenda items shall be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Individual comments shall not exceed 3 minutes. All public participation is governed by the Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings and Agenda Placements by Council Members adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. CITY MANAGER REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Page 12 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The full agenda packet (including staff reports, public closed session information, and any supplemental material available after the original posting of the agenda), distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on the agenda, will be available for public viewing in the main reception area of the Temecula Civic Center during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The material will also be available on the City's website at TemeculaCa.gov. and available for review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding any item on the agenda, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (951) 694-6444. Page 13