ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Mayor James Stewart
INVOCATION: Sylvester Scott of Baha'is of Temecula
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor James Stewart
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to Incoming/Outgoing Mayor and Temecula Community Services District President Presentation of Years of Service Pins to Commissioners Gary Oddi (5), Adam Ruiz (5), James Richardson (10), Gary Watts (15)
Presentation of Certificate of Remembrance to Family of Lynn Fanene, Former Community Services Officer for the City of Temecula
Presentation by Anne Mayer, Executive Director for the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Regarding the Smart Freeways Project
BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS
Community Services Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Riverside County Sheriffs Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Daniel Molina • Jeanette Marie Bassi
• Derek Davis • Melissa Bourbonnais
• Yolanda • Laurel LaMont
• Denyse Wilson • Daryl Terrell
• Payem Daneshvar • Cory M. Robinson Sr.
• Scott Duncan • Jessica Christopher
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Melanie Nieman (Item #22)
• Melissa Bourbonnais (Item #22)
• Laurel LaMont (Item #22)
• Lori Trask (Item #22)
• Tiffany Richter (Item #22)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
• Derek Osborne (Item #22)
• Larry Slusser (Item #22)
• Jessica Christopher (Item #22)
• Connor Rathlan (Item #22)
• Lynn Pennock (Item #22)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Alexander. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
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.
2. Approve Action Minutes of December 12, 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of December 12, 2023.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-14 Amending Title 16 and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Implement the Requirements of Senate Bill 9 (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.2023-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING TITLES 16 AND 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF
SENATE BILL 9 ("SB 9") (2021) AND MAKE A FINDING THAT
THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21(J) AND 66411.7(N),
AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 AND 15061(B)(3)
5. Receive and File Citywide Year -End Report Highlighting 2023 Accomplishments Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the citywide year-end report highlighting 2023 accomplishments.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
6. Approve Annual City Council Protocol Manual for the 2024 Calendar Year Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOL
MANUAL RELATED TO POLICIES GOVERNING THE
OPERATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7. Approve Annual Boards, Committees and Commissions Handbook for the 2024 Calendar Year Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS HANDBOOK
8. Approve Annual Proclamation List for the 2024 Calendar Year Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual proclamation list for the 2024 calendar year.
9. Approve Annual Legislative Platform for the 2024 Calendar Year Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual legislative platform for the 2024 calendar year.
10. Approve Annual Citywide Records Retention Schedule and Records Destruction for the 2024 Calendar Year
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-04
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE ESTABLISHED
CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, THEREBY
AMENDING AND RESTATING THE RECORDS RETENTION
POLICY, AND APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
RECORDS
11. Approve Resolution Designating Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents for Grant Funding_ through the Department of Homeland Security, State of California and Riverside County
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt this resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING FEDERAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND SUB -GRANTED
THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE
12. Approve Consultant Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. for the Safety Lights and Signal Communications Upgrade - Citywide, PW23-13
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve a consultant agreement with STC Traffic, Inc., in the amount of $317,730, for the Safety Lights and Signal Communications Upgrade - Citywide, PW23-13; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extra work authorizations not to exceed the contingency amount of $31,773, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount.
13. Approve Consultant Agreement with International Cybernetics Company, LP dba IMS Infrastructure Management Services, for the Pavement Management Program Update, PW11t-n9
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement for consultant services with International Cybernetics Company, LP dba IMS Infrastructure Management Services, in the amount of $99,980, for the Pavement Management Program Update, PW23-09; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extra work authorizations not 4 to exceed the contingency amount of $9,998, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount.
14. Approve First Amendment to Utility Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for the I-I5/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II Project, PW16-01 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first amendment to the utility agreement with Southern California Edison Company to amend the total estimated cost to $1,714,000 for relocation of utilities necessary for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II Project, PW16-01.
15. Approve First Amendment to Consultant 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 first amendment to the agreement for consultant services with T.Y. Lin International in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to provide continued construction support during construction of the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II, PW16-01.
16. Approve Third Amendment to Consultant Agreement with EXP U.S. Services Inc. for the Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail Phase II - Margarita Under -Crossing, PW19-04 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the third amendment to the agreement for consultant services with EXP U.S. Services Inc. for the Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail Phase II - Margarita Under -Crossing, PW19-04, increasing the agreement amount by $156,809.57.
17. Approve Increase to the Construction Contingency Authorization for the Citywide Concrete Repairs, PW23-17
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the Citywide Concrete Repair Project, PW23-17 by $100,000; and
2. Increase the City Manager's construction contract change orders approval authority by $100,000.
18. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for the I-15/SR-79S Interchange Enhanced Landscaping Project, PW17-19 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the I-15/SR-79S Interchange Enhanced Landscaping Project, PW17-19. 1 RECESS:
At 7:39 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting, Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meeting, and Temecula Public Financing Authority Meeting. At 7:42 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
22. Consider Appointment of Person or Election to Fill Vacancy in Council District 1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the vacancy in District 1 resulting from the resignation of Curtis Brown and take one of the following actions to address the vacancy pursuant to Government Code Section 36512:
1. Appoint a person to serve as the Council Member for District 1 through the certification of the November 2024 general municipal election, when the person elected will serve the last two years of the District 1 term.
2. Direct staff to initiate an application process, after which Council will appoint a person to serve as the Council Member for District 1 through the certification of the November 2024 general municipal election, when the person elected will serve the last two years of the District 1 term.
3. Take no action to appoint a person to serve as the Council Member for District 1, operate as a four -person City Council through the certification of the November 2024 general municipal election, when the person elected will serve the last two years of the District 1 term.
Motion for option number 3, take no action (3-1): Motion by Schwank, Second by Alexander.
The vote reflected unanimous approval with Kalfus opposing.
23. Consider Appointments to City Council Committees for Calendar Year 2024 Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to serve on committees for calendar year 2024 and approve related City Council Committee Appointments List.
Motion to make appointments as discussed (4-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
24. Police Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
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