City Council

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AGENDA TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor James Stewart INVOCATION: Pastor Cale Fauver of Southwest Christian Church FLAG SALUTE: Mayor James Stewart ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Recognition Upon Retirement to Code Enforcement Officer Maria Ching Certificate of Recognition for Captain Durham Upon Transfer to RSO's Professional Standards Bureau BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT County of Riverside, Sheriff's Department 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 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. Page 1 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 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 November 12, 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of November 12, 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 Financial Statements for the 1st Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the financial statements for the 1st quarter ended September 30, 2024. Attachments: Agenda Report City Fund Summaries Page 2 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 5. Approve City Treasurer’s Report for the Period of September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer’s report for the period of September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. Attachments: Agenda Report City Treasurer's Report 6. Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-07 Amending Title 8 of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding Hazardous Vegetation (2nd Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (LR23-0105) Attachments: Agenda Report Ordinance 7. Approve Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-68 in Connection with Assessor Parcel Number 957-090-023 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-68, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC STREET, DRAINAGE, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NICOLAS ROAD FROM BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD TO THE CALLE GIRASOL/NICOLAS ROAD CONNECTION (CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS ON APN 957-090-023) AND MAKING FINDINGS THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES AND SECTION 21166 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Page 3 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution - Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-68 8. Approve Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Final Order of Condemnation for Settlement of Eminent Domain Proceeding for Nicolas Road Improvements (APN 957-150-005) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT AND FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31270 TOMMY LANE, TEMECULA (APN 957-150-005) IN CONNECTION WITH THE NICOLAS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FROM BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD TO THE CALLE GIRASOL/NICOLAS ROAD CONNECTION Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Final Order of Condemnation 9. Approve Appropriation of Additional Funds to the Murrieta Creek Improvements, PW15-07 for Increases in Project Costs Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Appropriate $500,000 in Measure S Funds to the Murrieta Creek Improvements Project, PW15-07; and 2. Approve an increase to the construction contingency for Murrieta Creek Improvements - Southside (Roger Epperson) Parking Lot Project, PW15-07 Project by $300,000, of the $500,000 requested Measure S Fund Appropriation; and 3. Increase the City Manager’s construction contract change orders approval authority by $300,000 for the Murrieta Creek Improvements- Southside (Roger Epperson) Parking Lot Project, PW15-07. Attachments: Agenda Report CIP Project Budget Sheet Page 4 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 10. Approve Agreement with Creative Mad Systems dba Mad Systems, Inc. for the Children’s Museum Enhancement Project, PW19-05 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with Creative Mad Systems, dba Mad Systems, Inc., in the amount of $150,000 for maintenance and repair of existing exhibits for the Children’s Museum Enhancement Project, PW19-05. Attachments: Agenda Report Agreement 11. Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II, PW16-01 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the third amendment to the agreement for consultant services with T.Y. Lin International in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide continued construction support for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II, PW16-01. Attachments: Agenda Report Amendment CIP Project Budget Sheet 12. Approve Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the seventh amendment to the agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., to increase the contingency by $200,000 in support of the professional design and environmental services of the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25; and 2. Increase the City Manager’s authority to approve extra work authorizations by $200,000. Attachments: Agenda Report Amendment Project Description 13. Award Construction Contract to Marina Landscape Inc., for I-15/State Route 79 South Interchange Enhanced Landscaping Project, PW17-19 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to Marina Landscape Inc. in the amount of $1,324,205.84 for the I-15/State Route 79 South Interchange Enhanced Landscaping Project, PW17-19; and Page 5 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction contract change orders up to 10% of the contract amount, $132,420.58; and 3. Make a finding that the Interstate 15/State Route 79 South Interchange Enhanced Landscaping Project is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees. Attachments: Agenda Report Contract Project Description Project Location Map 14. Award Construction Contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. for Traffic Signal - Pedestrian Signal Equipment Upgrade Phase 2 - Citywide Project, PW23-12 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $209,009 for the Traffic Signal - Pedestrian Signal Equipment Upgrade Phase 2 - Citywide Project, PW23-12; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of $20,900.90, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; and 3. Make a finding that the Traffic Signal - Pedestrian Signal Equipment Upgrade Phase 2 - Citywide Project, PW23-12, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees. Attachments: Agenda Report Contract Project Description Project Location Map 15. Approve Tract Map 38121 (Located on West Side of Ynez Road and South of Equity Drive) Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve Tract Map 38121 in conformance with the Conditions of Approval; and 2. Approve the Subdivision Monumentation agreement with the developer; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City. Page 6 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 Attachments: Agenda Report Fees and Securities Report Vicinity Map Parcel Map 16. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for Rainbow Canyon Road Pavement Rehabilitation, PW22-15 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the construction of the Rainbow Canyon Road Pavement Rehabilitation, PW22-15, as complete; and 2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the final contract amount; and 3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed. Attachments: Agenda Report Notice of Completion Contractor's Affidavit and Final Release Maintenance Bond 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 7 City Council Agenda December 10, 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. 17. Approve Action Minutes of November 12, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of November 12, 2024. Attachments: Action Minutes 18. Approve Financial Statements for the 1st Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the financial statements for the 1st quarter ended September 30, 2024. Attachments: Agenda Report TCSD Fund Summaries 19. Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Wild West Junk Removal LLC for Dangerous and Unhealthy Encampment Cleanup Services Page 8 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the third amendment to the agreement with Wild West Junk Removal LLC for dangerous and unhealthy encampment cleanup services and increase the agreement amount by $60,000, for a total agreement amount of $375,142. Attachments: Agenda Report Third Amendment 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, January 14, 2025, 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 9 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER: Chair James Stewart ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart SARDA 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. SARDA 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 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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. 20. Approve Action Minutes of November 12, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of November 12, 2024. Attachments: Action Minutes 21. Approve Financial Statements for the 1st Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the financial statements for the 1st quarter ended September 30, 2024. Attachments: Agenda Report SARDA Fund Summary SARDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT SARDA BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS Page 10 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 SARDA ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 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 11 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER: Mayor 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. 22. Approve Action Minutes of November 12, 2024 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of November 12, 2024. Attachments: Action Minutes TPFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT TPFA BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS Page 12 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 TPFA ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Temecula Public Financing Authority will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 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 13 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS 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. 23. Accept the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Declaration of Results and Conduct Swearing-In Ceremony Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution Exhibit A - Statement of Vote JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT 24. Appoint the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, President and Vice President for Calendar Year 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council/Board of Directors: 1. Appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, effective January 1, 2025, to serve in this capacity until December 31, 2025; and 2. Appoint the President and Vice President, effective January 1, 2025, to serve in this capacity until December 31, 2025 Attachments: Agenda Report Page 14 City Council Agenda December 10, 2024 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE) 25. Community Development Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Planning Activity Report 26. Fire Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Monthly Reports - October and November 27. Police Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report 28. 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, January 14, 2025, 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 15 City Council Agenda December 10, 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 16