City Council
Regular MeetingTemecula, CA · April 8, 2025
Agenda
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AGENDA
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council will meet in
closed session with the City Attorney’s Office pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
with respect to one matter of pending litigation: City of Temecula v Sohan Singh, et al. (Riverside
Superior Court Case No. CVSW2303952).
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
INVOCATION: Rabbi Yonasan Abrams of Chabad of Temecula
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamation for Innovation Month
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for Eagle Scout Blake Huren
BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS - NONE
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
Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.
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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 March 25, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of March 25, 2025.
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 City Treasurer’s Report for the Period of February 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer’s report for the
period of February 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025.
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Attachments: Agenda Report
City Treasurer's Report
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 Amending Sections 3.32.010 and 3.32.030 of the Temecula
Municipal Code Regarding Public Works Bidding Thresholds (Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 3.32.010 AND 3.32.030 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING PUBLIC WORKS
BIDDING THRESHOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST
ACCOUNTING ACT
Attachments: Agenda Report
Ordinance
6. Approve Agreement with Inland Empire Property Services for Weed Abatement Services
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a three-year agreement with Inland Empire
Property Services for weed abatement services, in the amount of
$875,000.
Attachments: Agenda Report
Agreement
7. Approve Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the I-15/French Valley Parkway
Improvements - Phase III, PW19-03
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement for consultant services with T.Y. Lin
International, in the amount of $4,338,877, for the preparation and
development of the plans, specifications, and estimate for the I-15/French
Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase III, PW19-03; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extra work authorizations not to
exceed the contingency amount of $433,888, which is equal to 10% of the
agreement amount.
Attachments: Agenda Report
Agreement
CIP Budget Sheet
Project Phase Exhibit
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8. Approve First Amendment with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for Preparation of Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report for Temecula Valley Hospital Master Plan Update (PA22-0105)
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a first amendment with Ascent
Environmental, Inc. for the preparation of a Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) for the Temecula Valley Hospital Master Plan
Update (PA22-0105), in the amount of $20,500 for a total agreement
amount of $358,346.
Attachments: Agenda Report
Amendment
9. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for Traffic Signal - System Upgrade
(Protected/Permissive Signal Heads) Project, PW19-09
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the improvements for Traffic Signal - System Upgrade
(Protected/Permissive Signal Heads) Project, PW19-09, 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
Maintenance Bond
Contractors Affidavit and Final Release
10. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Community Recreation Center
Splash Pad and Sun Shade, PW21-07 (REBID)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the Community Recreation Center Splash
Pad and Sun Shade , PW21-07 (REBID) , 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.
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Attachments: Agenda Report
Notice of Completion
Maintenance Bond
Contractors Affidavit and Final Release
11. Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood
Road/White Sage Way
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT
THE INTERSECTION OF LOMA LINDA ROAD AND REDWOOD
ROAD-WHITE SAGE WAY AND FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS
EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15301(C) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Attachments: Agenda Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Location Map
Exhibit B - Multi-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
12. Receive and File Temporary Street Closures for 2025 Springfest Events
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the temporary closure of certain
streets for the following 2025 Springfest Events:
TEMECULA SUNSET MARKET
COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPO
ROD RUN
CULTUREFEST
Attachments: Agenda Report
Exhibit A – Springfest Road Closures 2025
Exhibit B – Rod Run 2025
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
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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.
13. Approve Action Minutes of March 25, 2025
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of March 25,
2025.
Attachments: Action Minutes
14. Approve Two Non-Exclusive Contractor Services Agreements with Wild West Junk Removal
LLC and West SWPPP Services for Dangerous and Unhealthy Homeless Encampment Clean-Up
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the following two non-exclusive
agreements for the clean-up of unsafe and unhealthy encampments:
1. Non-exclusive agreement with Wild West Junk Removal LLC, in the
amount of $1,500,000.
2. Non-exclusive agreement with West SWPPP Services, in the amount of
$60,000.
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Attachments: Agenda Report
Agreement - Wild West Junk Removal
Agreement - James D. Huss dba West SWPPP Services
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, April
22, 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.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / TEMECULA
HOUSING AUTHORITY / TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - NO
MEETINGS
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.
15. Receive Updated Presentation Regarding Wildfire Mitigation Efforts and Provide General
Direction Regarding the Same (At the Request of Council Member Rahn)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an updated presentation regarding wildfire
mitigation efforts and provide general direction regarding the same.
Attachments: Agenda Report
16. Receive Presentation Regarding Assembly Bill 306 Regarding Building Regulations and
Consider Adoption of a Position (At the Request of Council Member Rahn)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation regarding Assembly Bill 306
regarding building regulations and consider adoption of a position.
Attachments: Agenda Report
AB 306 - Bill Text
AB 306 - Floor Bill Analysis
AB 306 - Cal Cities Agenda Report
17. Receive Presentation Regarding Mail Theft Legislative Efforts and Consider Regional Approach
to the Same (At the Request of Council Member Rahn)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation regarding mail theft
legislative efforts and consider a regional approach to the same.
Attachments: Agenda Report
Penal Code Section 530.5
Penal Code Section 666.1
United States Code, Title 18, Section 1708
18. Consider Pilot Program for Community Education and Distribution of Narcan (At the Request of
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander)
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Recommendation: That the City Council consider a pilot program for community education
and distribution of Narcan and provide general direction regarding the
same.
Attachments: Agenda Report
Proposed Training Module
19. Receive Recommendations Related to Old Town Events and Road Closures and Provide General
Direction Regarding the Same (At the Request of Council Members Schwank and Stewart)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive recommendations related to Old Town
events and road closures and provide general direction regarding the
same.
Attachments: Agenda 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, April 22, 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 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.
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