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 25, 2025 - 6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation: Alexander Reynolds v. City of Temecula (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVSW2405417). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation: Bates v. City of Temecula (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVSW2207919). 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 Brenden Kalfus INVOCATION: Chaplain Evan Colburn of Gideon's International FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Brenden Kalfus ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Jeff Lawrence Upon Retirement Presentation by Matt Capelouto regarding "The Fentanyl Epidemic: Protecting Our Community" BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission Page 1 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 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. 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 11, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of February 11, 2025. Attachments: Action Minutes 3. Approve List of Demands Page 2 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 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. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 Amending Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding Off-Site Wayfinding Signs Within the Temecula Auto Mall (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION 17.28.290 OF TITLE 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-SITE WAYFINDING SIGNS IN THE AUTO MALL, AND FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) Attachments: Agenda Report Ordinance 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 Amending the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program to Update Participation (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08, WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM, TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND FINDING THIS ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Page 3 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 Attachments: Agenda Report Ordinance 6. Adopt Resolution Establishing an Electronic Signature Use Policy Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE POLICY Attachments: Agenda Report Resolution Exhibit A - Electronic Signature Use Policy 7. Award Construction Contract to Leonida Builders Inc. for Bridge Maintenance, PW23-08 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to Leonida Builders Inc., in the amount of $273,317.50 for the Bridge Maintenance Project, PW23-08; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction contract change orders up to 20% of the contract amount, $54,663.50; and 3. Make a finding that the Bridge Maintenance Project, PW23-08 is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees. Attachments: Agenda Report Contract Project Location CIP Budget Sheet 8. Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for Additional Landscape Maintenance Services Recommendation: That the City Council approve fifth amendment to the agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. to increase contingency for extra work for additional landscape maintenance services, in the amount of $250,000, for a total agreement $12,859,202.04. Attachments: Agenda Report Amendment Page 4 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 9. Approve Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for Trash Capture Filter Devices Installation Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the agreement for contractor services with Downstream Services, Inc. for trash capture filter devices installation; 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 Agreement 10. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10; 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 Map 11. Receive and File Temporary Street Closures for Temecula Sunset Market Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the temporary closure of certain streets for the Temecula Sunset Market. Attachments: Agenda Report Exhibit A - Temecula Sunset Market 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 5 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING CALL TO ORDER: President Zak Schwank ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, 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. 12. Approve Action Minutes of February 11, 2025 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of February 11, 2025. Attachments: Action Minutes 13. Receive and File Presentation from the Homeless Outreach Team Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the PowerPoint presentation from the Homeless Outreach Team from the City Council meeting of January 14, 2025. Attachments: Agenda Report PowerPoint 14. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with American Red Cross for Monthly Blood Drives Page 6 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a sponsorship agreement with American Red Cross for use of facility space for monthly Blood Drives. Attachments: Agenda Report Agreement 15. Approve Agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for 4th of July Fireworks Display Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a five-year agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. to provide fireworks displays in an amount not to exceed $263,620 during the term of the agreement. Attachments: Agenda Report Agreement 16. Approve Fourth Amendment with Wild West Junk Removal LLC for Dangerous and Unhealthy Cleanup Services Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the fourth amendment with Wild West Junk Removal LLC for dangerous and unhealthy cleanup services, in the amount of $60,000, for a total agreement amount to $435,142. Attachments: Agenda Report 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, March 11, 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 7 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NO MEETING TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS 17. Approve Employment Agreement with Matthew D. Peters for the Position of Director of Community Development Recommendation: That the City Council approve the employment agreement with Matthew D. Peters for the Position of Director of Community Development. Attachments: Agenda Report Employment Agreement 18. Receive Presentation Regarding Local Wildfire Mitigation Efforts in the City and Provide General Direction Regarding the Same (At the Request of Council Member Rahn) Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation regarding local wildfire mitigation efforts in the City and provide general direction regarding the same. Attachments: Agenda Report CWPP Map Tracking List Fire Mitigation Grant Opportunities DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE) 19. Community Development Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Planning Activity Report 20. Fire Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Monthly Report 21. Police Department Monthly Report Attachments: Agenda Report Page 8 City Council Agenda February 25, 2025 22. 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 11, 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. 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 9