League of California Cities 20 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Advancing Municipal Climate Action Through
Partnership
Room 104 A
As political uncertainty clouds America's energy
transition, local strides toward decarbonization, equity, and resilience are more critical than ever. This session will bring an intergenerational perspective to the
challenges and opportunities of municipal climate
action. Combining decades of leadership experience
and fresh insights, public sector sustainability specialists will explore how public -private partnerships can
streamline electrification projects to build a clean and diversified energy mix that saves taxpayers millions and keeps dollars in the local economy. Get an in-depth
look at the city of Fresno and Ventura's citywide
electrification initiatives, including EV infrastructure upgrades in disadvantaged areas and one of the
largest multi -campus public sector solar and storage
portfolios in California.
Moderator. Sam Zontzinger, Sr. Director, ForeFront Power Speakers: Logan Babcock, Environmental Services Specialist, Ventura
Ann Kloose, Sustainability Division Manager, Public Works Sustainability Division, Fresno
Michael Rochman, Managing Director, SPURR
The New Grants and Economic Development
Playbook
Room 203
Investing in your community's future means taking a
strategic and proactive approach to securing public
funding. This panel will explore effective strategies for pursuing grants and collaborative financing options,
especially for cities working to rebuild their economies.
The panel will discuss the Building a Better America
initiative, as well as how special financing districts can support capital improvements, climate action, housing,
and ongoing maintenance. Learn how combining tax
increment financing with grants can help revitalize your community and drive sustainable growth.
Moderator. Steve Samuelian, CEO, California Consulting, Inc.
Speakers: Larry Kosmont, Chairman & CEO, Kosmont
Companies
Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager, Carson
Chris Zapata, City Manager, Sausalito
League of California Cities 21 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
How Cities Can Lead in Protecting and Uplifting
Trans Communities
Room 204 Planned with the Cal Cities LGBTQ Caucus.
Cities can play an essential role in affirming and
protecting transgender communities through inclusive,
equity -driven leadership. As transgender communities
face escalating challenges nationwide — including
hostile political rhetoric, legislative attacks, and social stigma — cities can set the standard for leadership
grounded in integrity, empathy, and effective action.
This session will explore how cities can design and
strengthen policies, programs, and services that
meaningfully support transgender residents. It will also examine strategies for proactively promoting equity,
addressing discrimination, and fostering environments
that reflect the full diversity of their communities.
Moderator. Henry Lo, Council Member, Monterey Park
Speakers: Erin Arendse, Program Director, Equality California Institute
Chelsea Byers, Mayor, West Hollywood
How Cities Are Centralizing Communication to Boost
Community Engagement
Grand Ballroom A
Every city wants residents to show up. But with dozens
of calendars, scattered event promotion, and siloed
communications, cities often overwhelm their residents
or leave them out altogether. Discover how Beaumont
tackled these problems head-on by replacing
fragmented calendars with a centralized event hub —
improving engagement, saving staff time, and even
enabling cross -city coordination with the neighboring
city of Banning. Whether you're wrestling with silos
between departments, struggling to get residents to
show up, or rethinking your city's engagement tools,
you'll walk away with tested strategies and replicable
practices to help your city communicate more clearly,
work more collaboratively, and engage more residents.
Moderator. Noa Zeldin, Co-founder and CSO, With
Speakers: Charles Duggan, City Manager, Redlands
Angel Golache, Deputy City Manager, Moreno Valley
Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development,
Escondido
Julie Van Hook, Public Information Officer, Beaumont
League of California Cities 22 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Using Development Agreements to Build Community Concurrent Session Benefit Projects
Grand Ballroom B
Learn how development agreements can be a
powerful tool to secure community benefit projects
from developers. This session will explore strategies
for negotiating and structuring agreements that
ensure developers contribute to local needs, such as
affordable housing, public infrastructure, and other
community enhancements, while advancing their
development goals.
Moderator. Sean Kelleher, Assistant City Manager
(Development), Moreno Valley
Speakers: Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development
Director, Moreno Valley
Brian Mohan, City Manager, Moreno Valley
Steven Quintanilla, City Attorney, Moreno Valley and Law Offices of Quintanilla & Associates
8:30-9:45a.m. Lt Legal Issues Session (Course ID A20252 - 7.25 hours Concurrent Session Participatory MCLE)
Room 104 BC
Moderator: Prasanna Rasiah, City Attorney, San Mateo
Land Use and CEQA Litigation Update (8Z0 - 970 a.m.)
This session will provide an update on litigation
related to land use, and the California Environmental
Quality Act from the last six months.
Speakers: Christie Crow/, Senior Partner, Jarvis Fay LLP Rick Jarvis, Partner, Jarvis Fay LLP
Meeting Housing Needs while Balancing CEQA and Fire
Prevention Efforts (9.70-945a.m)
California needs more housing, but not every location
is suitable for development with wildfires on the rise.
This session explores the legal policy challenges
of balancing housing mandates with wildfire risk,
including recent legislation, court decisions, and
CEQA guidance.
Speakers: Rubin Cruse, Jr., Partner, Renne Public Law Group Kathryn Oehlschlager, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP
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League of California Cities 23 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Visit the Expo Hall
Expo Hall A/B
Explore all the Expo Floor has to offer! Connect with the people and ideas transforming how we live, move, and
thrive in today's cities. Visit California CLASS (booth 943) and VC3 (booth 940), both sponsored by Cal Cities,
to learn how they can strengthen your city's financial
resources. Stop by the Cal Cities Pavilion to discover ways to get more involved with your Department, Division, or Caucus, and meet colleagues in the ConnectLounge,
sponsored by California CLASS. The Expo Floor is your hub for solutions, partnerships, and fresh ideas.
10:00-11:30 a.m. General Session
Expo Hall C
Presiding: Gabe Quinto, First Vice President, League of California Cities and Mayor Pro Tem, El Cerrito
Featuring the Los Osos High School Drumline
National League of Cities Remarks: Steve Patterson,
President, National League of Cities and Mayor, Athens, Ohio 2025 Advocacy in Action: Carolyn Coleman, Executive
Director and CEO, League of California Cities
Award Recognitions
Outgoing President's Remarks: Lynne B. Kennedy, President, League of California Cities and Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Cucamonga Keynote Address: The Creator Mindset - How to
Be More Creative at Work
According to a recent study by the World Economic
Forum, the most in -demand skill at work today is
creativity and innovation. Yet there are so few places
where people can learn creativity and innovation that
they can immediately use at work. In a groundbreaking
keynote, Nir shows that creativity and innovation are
traits we are born with, but we lose somewhere along
the way. Nir will help the audience rediscover their
creativity. Even those who don't consider themselves
creative will discover practical, repeatable techniques to think more creatively at work. This session isn't about art, painting, or dance. It's about everyday workplace
creativity — problem -solving, idea generation, and
innovation you can apply in any role. Use the Creator
Mindset to view the world as it can be, not as it is.
Speaker: Nir Bashan, Founder and CEO, The Creator Mindset Principal, Eric Cypher I Under the Direction of Steve Krumbine I Drumline Instructor, Adam Sanchez I Ishan Abeyratne I Eshma Castellanos I Logan Cox I Shiv Desai I Isabella Gerardo I Nolen Gamboa I Jeremy Han I Brennan Harris I David Kahng I Orchid Neil I Jennifer Pinzon I Luke Reyes I Jacob Rivera I Jacob Robledo I Noah Rodriguez I James Smith I Chloe Soliz League of California Cities 24 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Division Event
11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Division Event
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Division Event
11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Division Event
11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Speed Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Attendee Lunch
Expo Hall A/B
Monterey Bay Division Luncheon
The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Avenue
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public
Affairs Manager, Deanna Sessums, [email protected].
Additional fees may apply.
East Bay Division Luncheon
Beacon B, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Samantha Brightman (Caygill),
[email protected]. Additional fees may apply.
North Bay Division Luncheon
Beacon A, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Nancy Hall Bennett, [email protected].
Additional fees may apply.
Peninsula Division Installation and Recognition
Luncheon
Regency BC, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Montana Cruz, [email protected]. Additional
fees may apply.
Proactive Wildfire Preparedness Programs for
Municipalities
Expo Hall A/B, Speaker Theater
Protecting communities from wildfires is one of
the hottest topics for municipal leaders today —
from wildfires that threaten hundreds of acres to
balancing limited resources. In this interactive session, a fire marshal/fire prevention chief will provide
attendees with best practices and lessons learned
for implementing wildfire preparedness programs,
community -friendly safety inspections, as well as
effective partnerships with the private/non-government
sectors.
Speaker. Vince Anderson, Fire Marshal, MPA, Redlands
League of California Cities 25 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
12:15- 12:35 p.m. Transforming Santa Ana's Public Library into a Speed Session Community Hub
Expo Hall A/B, Speaker Theater
Over the past five years, the Santa Ana Public Library
has implemented a variety of initiatives to enhance
services and community engagement. This session will
provide a brief overview of how these improvements
were championed and how the city leveraged funding
sources such as the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund and
a local sales tax measure to launch new programs and
services in the community. This presentation will also
offer quick insights into how attendees can transform an underutilized and outdated city service into a modern
and culturally relevant platform for building community.
Speaker: Brian Sternberg, Library Services Director, Santa Ana 12:45 - 1:05 p.m. The Benefits of Public -Private Infrastructure Speed Session Partnerships
Expo Hall A/B, Speaker Theater
Like many municipalities in California, Daly City has
experienced its share of fiscal challenges. The 2008
Great Recession forced the city to defer maintenance
and freeze the development of many capital projects.
As Daly City explored public -private partnerships, new opportunities emerged — allowing the city to take on
projects that would have been difficult to complete on
its own. These partnerships save tax dollars while making infrastructure enhancements that improve public
access, increase community programming, and raise
revenues. Learn about Daly City's latest partnership
that will result in a new state-of-the-art athletic field and enhance the quality of life for the community.
Speaker: Juslyn Manalo, Council Member, Daly City
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Asian Pacific Islander Caucus Business Meeting Caucus Meeting Room 202
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League of California Cities 5 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
A Collaborative Discussion on Building Youth -
Concurrent Session
Centered Cities
Room 102
How can cities meaningfully invest in young people
— not just through programs, but through policy,
funding, and civic inclusion? In this interactive session, participants will explore local strategies for advancing youth well-being, rights, and leadership. Using the city of Santa Cruz as a launch point, examine real -world
efforts like a voter -approved Children's Fund, the
Children & Youth Bill of Rights, and the Youth Liaison
role that prioritize equity, elevate youth leadership, and provide a roadmap for systemic change. Attendees will
reflect on their own community efforts and leave with
ideas and tools to adapt in their own contexts.
Facilitators: Scarlett Folger, Youth Liaison, Santa Cruz Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, Vice Mayor, Santa Cruz
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
ccP Navigating Wireless Facility Permitting and
Concurrent Session
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Room 103 AB
Learn about the latest issues and trends with wireless
installations, including Federal Communications
Commission actions, the impacts of recent litigation,
California's new batch broadband permit processing
law, and the status of 5G network rollout. This session will detail best practices to avoid common pitfalls when applying your wireless ordinances. Presenters will also provide insights into the new administration's priorities, updated composition of the FCC, and what that may
mean for pending regulatory issues. Attendees will
obtain important, nuanced understandings of current
wireless regulations and leave the session with new
confidence when tackling even the most convoluted
wireless applications and related issues.
Moderator and Speaker: Gerard Lavery Lederer, Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP CC
Speaker. Bennett Givens, Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP ccP 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Small Cities: Building Connections and Sharing
Concurrent Session
Solutions
Room 104 A
Small cities face unique opportunities and challenges.
With leaner staff and limited resources, leaders must be flexible, innovative, and collaborative in their approach to governing. This session will bring together leaders
from cities under 30,000 in population to discuss how
they can support one another, share best practices,
and highlight both the challenges and advantages of
serving in smaller cities. Participants will leave with new ideas and connections to strengthen small cities.
Speaker. Shelley Hasselbrink, Mayor, Los Alamitos
League of California Cities 27 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Session
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Tell It to Me One More Time: Sharing the Story of
Your City's Financial Situation
Room 203
Many cities today are facing financial challenges.
There's a lot to think about when bringing elected
officials, community members, influential organizations, city employees, and labor groups up to speed or into
the conversation. This discussion involves practical
tips for building credibility, developing needed
technical information, and helpful dos and don'ts for
communicating your city's financial situation.
Moderator. Ken Nordhoff, Principal, HdL Companies
Speakers: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager, Pleasanton
Peggy Flynn, City Manager, Petaluma
Lydia Romero, City Manager, Lemon Grove
The Power of Public Transportation in Shaping
Communities
Room 204 Planned with the Cal Cities African American Caucus.
Public transportation is more than moving people
from point A to point B—it's a driver of economic
development, a tool for building and connecting
housing, and a pathway to reversing historic patterns
of displacement. At the same time, major capital
projects are complex and long-term, with far-reaching
impacts on communities and regional economies.
This session will explore how cities can harness the
benefits of public transportation to deliver high -quality, equitable, and environmentally sustainable systems
that serve everyone. Discussion will highlight the
economic benefits to both workers and businesses,
strategies for leveraging affordable housing dollars,
reducing the overall cost of living, and building housing alongside transit investments. Panelists will also reflect on the history of infrastructure -related displacement
and how cities can reverse these trends, manage
congestion, and align transit expansion with climate
and environmental goals.
Speaker. Lori Wilson, Assembly Member, California State Assembly
League of California Cities 28 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Lessons from Malibu in Disaster Management, Mutual
Concurrent Session
Aid, and Resiliency
Grand Ballroom A
Hear firsthand about the intense challenges faced by
Malibu during the back-to-back, unprecedented Franklin
and Palisades wildfires and how Long Beach supported
Malibu and enhanced emergency response capacity
for the region. Attendees will gain practical insights and lessons learned that can enhance their disaster response and capacity -building, ensuring their community is better prepared and municipal operations are more resilient.
This session is crucial for city leaders in areas recently added to Cal Fire's wildfire hazard severity map.
Moderator. Sam Hall, Public Partnership Leader, Schneider Electric Speakers: Alexis Brown-Gillom, Director, Tripepi Smith & Associates Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, Long Beach
Joseph Toney, City Manager in Transition / Former Acting City Manager, Malibu
1:00-2:15p.m.
How to Pass a Local Sales Tax Measure in Today's
Concurrent Session
Political Environment
Grand Ballroom B
We're pulling back the curtain on how two mid -sized cities turned a potential political liability into a voter mandate, successfully passing sales tax measures that restored their financial stability. From effectively engaging community stakeholders to building coalitions and mobilizing support, panelists will share key lessons and hard truths. Attendees will walk away with a practical playbook covering every stage of a local ballot measure — along with key steps
to help the city deliver on its promises and operate at a higher level after a measure passes.
Moderator. Kristina Ray, Director of LEAN Government, San Marcos Speakers: Michelle Bender, City Manager, San Marcos
Jared Boigon, Partner, TeamCivX
Joe Lopez, City Manager, Modesto
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Rural City Information Exchange Meeting
Issues Group Meeting
Seaview BC, Hyatt Regency
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Resolutions Committee
Regency DEF, Hyatt Regency
The Resolutions Committee will hear, debate, and
consider all resolutions. It will also provide an opportunity for attendees who are not voting delegates to comment
on proposed resolutions. General resolutions approved
by either a policy committee or the Resolutions
Committee are next considered by the General
Assembly. General resolutions not approved or referred
for further study by both a policy committee and the
Resolutions Committee, do not go to the General
Assembly. All petitioned resolutions are considered by
the General Assembly, unless they are disqualified.
League of California
Cities 29 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
1:15-1:35p.m.
Maximizing Resources and Making Crime -Solving
Speed Session
More Efficient with Data Intelligence Tools
Expo Hall A/B, Speaker Theater
The growth of technology in law enforcement
is transforming how police agencies serve their
communities and improve the quality of life. As
agencies have increased access to sensors and
data collection technologies, they face another
challenge: the need to understand and use that data
in an efficient, cost-effective way. This is especially important for jurisdictions with staffing challenges or fewer resources. This session will walk through new
tools and strategies to help agencies utilize data
intelligently, take advantage of artificial intelligence in a responsible manner, and create force multipliers for
their emergency services departments.
Speaker. Mike Moulton, Consultant, Flock Safety
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
City Attorneys Department Business Meeting
Department Meeting
Room 104 BC
Members of the City Attorneys Department will be asked to scan in at 1:00 p.m. for the Department Business Meeting. This is to track attendance for voting on bylaws amendments and will be in addition to your MCLE scans.
1:45 - 2:05 p.m.
Mastering Facilities Management in a Changing
Speed Session
World
Expo Hall A/B, Speaker Theater
This session will explore the trends, challenges, and
solutions to the persistent problem of deferred
maintenance. Attendees will hear a description of
technologies and tools readily available to help
organizations assess current conditions and strategize
around solutions and implementation. It will also cover funding opportunities and financial tools to support
projects beyond traditional capital expenditures. This
session is geared toward elected officials and city staff as both policymakers and those who oversee project
development and implementation.
Speaker. David Torres, Sustainability Professional, Siemens Program Icons
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League of California Cities 30 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
1:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Legal Issues Session (Course ID A20253 —5.25 hours
Participatory MCLE)
Room 104 BC
Moderator. Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney, Maywood and South Pasadena
Affordable Housing: What City Attorneys (and Cities)
Need to Know (745-23opm)
California housing laws have shifted over recent years
to focus on increasing housing, especially affordable
housing. But how is it going for our cities? And what
challenges are affordable housing developers
facing? Hear from our expert panel of attorneys as
they discuss the perspectives of cities and housing
developers in advancing affordable housing projects.
Speakers: Andrew Shen, Partner, Renne Public Law Group
Gabrielle Janssens, Partner, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
Matthew Summers, City Attorney, Barstow, Colantuono,
Highsmith & Whatley, PC
Moderator: J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, San Luis Obispo California Voting Rights Act: Conversations Around
Achieving Election Equity (245345p.m.)
The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) continues to
evolve, particularly following the California Supreme
Court's decision in Pico Neighborhood Assoc. v.
City of Santa Monica. This session will examine key
legal questions surrounding standards of proof in
CVRA litigation, the status of active cases, and the
implications for cities navigating at -large and district - based election systems. Panelists will also discuss
recent developments, including the 2024 FAIR MAPS
Act, and explore what options remain for cities
evaluating their obligations under the law. Attendees
will gain insights into the legal landscape and
strategies for addressing election -related challenges.
Speakers: Sheri Damon, City Attorney, Seaside
Douglas Johnson, President National Demographics Corporation Christopher Skinnell, Partner, Nielsen Merksamer, LLP
Ryder Smith, President, Tripepi Smith
Moderator. Michael Lawson, City Attorney, Hayward
Labor and Employment Litigation Update (400-440pm)
This session will provide an update on labor and
employment litigation from the last six months, as it
pertains to California cities.
Speakers: Geoffrey Sheldon, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Elizabeth Tom Arce, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
League of California Cities 31 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
2:15 p.m.
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Department Meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Caucus Meeting
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Policy Shifts and Legal Battles: The Trump Administration's Impact on Local Government (4.40-53op.m.)
As the Trump administration reshapes federal funding,
DEI, immigration, environmental regulations, and
more, cities face extensive legal and financial
uncertainty. Examining the far-reaching implications
of recent executive orders and tracking the lawsuits
that could define these policies moving forward,
our expert panel will draw from frontline experience
advising cities on these evolving challenges. Hear
key insights into how public agencies can navigate
intensified federal scrutiny and shifting legal
landscapes.
Speakers: Jena Acos, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Justin Bogda, Natural Resources Associate, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Paige Samblanet, Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Dessert Break
Expo Hall AB
Mayors and Council Members Department Meeting
Grand Ballroom B
Latino Caucus Business Meeting
Room 202
Economic Mobility and You
Room 102
For millions of California families, economic mobility
and opportunity is a hot -button issue. In the face of
a landscape of economic uncertainty, local leaders
continue to serve as the key catalysts to shape the
economic future of their residents. During this session, the National League of Cities will provide training on
economic mobility resources that can directly impact
your community —including policies, programs, and
procedures — along with city -specific examples and
case studies. Attendees will work with each other to
better understand the common themes, challenges,
and resources within their communities and California
at large.
Facilitator. Diana Goldsmith, Senior Specialist, Economic Opportunity & Financial Empowerment, National League of Cities League of California Cities 32 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Session
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
(cc. Coordinating Emergency Response: Who Does
What and How to Prepare
Room 103 AB
Extreme weather and natural disasters are part of
life in California, but these events are increasing in
frequency and severity, impacting utility services and
making communities more vulnerable than ever. What
are the risk factors? How do local, state, and federal
governments leverage their capabilities to enhance
resiliency, partner with the private sector (including
utilities), and communicate effectively with the public? Join us for an open discussion about our responsibilities to address resiliency challenges — funding, regulations, expertise, and redundancies — to provide a safer
future for all.
Moderator. John Bwarie, Deputy Director, Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society
Speakers: Donna Boston, Principal Manager, Southern
California Edison ccP
Mackenzie Douglass, Emergency Services Manager, Police
Department, Ventura
Floyd Velasquez, EMS Administrator, Morongo Band of Mission Indians
®Building Climate Resilience: Innovating for the
Future in a Changing Funding Landscape
Room 104 A
With the evolving funding landscape at the state
and federal levels, cities are being asked to do
more with less. This session will explore Proposition 4 climate funding and how cities across California are
implementing innovative climate resilience projects
despite a decrease in federal funding and support.
Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies
and inspiration for applying proven solutions in their
cities.
Moderator. Nikita Sinha, Program Manager, Institute for Local Government
Speakers: Michael Luellen, Mayor, Calipatria
Traci Park, Council Member, 1 1 th District, Los Angeles Gabe Quinto, First Vice President, League of California Cities and Mayor Pro Tem, El Cerrito
League of California Cities 33 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Session
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Session
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Reframing Career Challenges as Leadership
Milestones
Room 203
Navigating a career in local government often means
facing unexpected challenges. But these challenges
can also serve as pivotal leadership milestones. This
session features city managers who bounced back
from tough moments, transforming professional
obstacles into powerful lessons in leadership. Attendees will gain practical strategies for building resilience, leveraging challenges as learning opportunities,
and harnessing a mindset that turns setbacks into
comebacks. Whether you're just starting your career or
are a veteran leader, this conversation will empower
you to view challenges as a springboard for success.
Moderator. Karen Pinkos, City Manager, El Cerrito
Speakers: Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager, Rolling Hills Estates
Patrick Martinez, City Manager, Needles
Bret Prebula, City Manager, Suisun City
Building Family -Friendly Cities: Child Care as Critical Infrastructure
Room 204 Planned with the Cal Cities Women's Caucus.
Some major cities in California have experienced
population declines, with families citing high costs, lack of child care, and limited family -friendly infrastructure as the key reasons for leaving. Investing in child care and family -centered policies is no longer optional —
it's essential to a city's economic stability. This panel discussion will highlight innovative local efforts, barriers, best practices, and actionable steps for leaders
seeking to make their cities more livable for working
class families. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies to advocate for and implement child care
solutions in their communities.
Moderator. Cassandra Chase, Mayor, Lakewood
Speakers: Chelsea Byers, Mayor, West Hollywood
Pamela Campos, Council Member, District 2, San Jose
Angelica Ramos -Allen, President, National Women's Political Caucus of California
League of California Cities 34 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Effective Parking Management and the Future of
Concurrent Session
Urban Parking
Grand Ballroom A
Parking complaints often feel like a never-ending
source of frustration. In this interactive discussion, hear from the Seal Beach Police Department about how
the city transformed its parking program from the
ground up to optimize customer convenience and
administrative processes. A nationally recognized
parking consultant will share challenges and lessons on parking availability, community resistance, accessibility, and equity. This session will also include a step-by-step guide for cities to assess their current parking situation, identify areas for improvement, and implement
changes while actively engaging stakeholders
throughout the process. Walk away with insights on the
future of urban parking and how to prepare your city
for evolving mobility priorities and impacts.
Speakers: Julie Dixon, President, Dixon Resources Unlimited Nick Nicholas, Captain, Police Department, Seal Beach
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Coastal Cities Annual Business Meeting
Issues Group Meeting
Seaview BC, Hyatt Regency
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Elevating Mental Fitness in the Workplace
Concurrent Session
Room 103 AB
Mental fitness encompasses a blend of activities,
habits, and attitudes. Just like we all are mindful of
our heart health, dental health, and overall health,
mental fitness is about preventive and proactive habits.
By implementing prevention and early intervention
strategies, employers can cultivate a healthier and
more supportive work environment that boosts
productivity, increases engagement, and enhances
employee retention. In this session, learn how to
incorporate mental well-being into your employee
wellness strategy and how the Cities for Workforce
Health program can help your city create a culture of
health in the workplace.
Speakers: Mariah Caracoza, Senior Health and Wellness
Manager, Keenan
Jennifer Castillo, Workforce Health Consultant, Kaiser
Permanente
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Women's Caucus Business Meeting
Caucus Meeting Room 202
League of California Cities 35 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Checklist and Best Practices for
Concurrent Session
Municipalities
Room 102
Could your city recover its data after a ransomware
attack? What if a tornado or flood struck? While having data backups is essential, disaster recovery goes far
beyond simply storing files. It's not enough to have a
backup — you need a plan to make that data usable
again. How will you put the pieces back together?
How will you restore systems and resume operations
after a cyberattack or natural disaster? In this session, hear fictional but realistic scenarios based on 29 years of municipal -focused experience. You'll also receive a nine -point disaster recovery checklist to help evaluate and strengthen your city's readiness.
Facilitator. Corey Kaufman, Director of Client Strategy & Solutions, VC3
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Proposition 36 Implementation: Navigating Local
Concurrent Session
Challenges
Room 104 A
Last November, voters overwhelmingly approved
Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and
Theft Reduction Act. A panel of experts will discuss
Prop. 36 implementation, along with the challenges
and opportunities it represents for cities.
Moderator: Jolena Voorhis, Legislative Advocate, League of California Cities
Speakers: Larry Gonzalez, Chief of Police, Riverside
Jonathan Raven, Assistant CEO, CDAA
Robert Rodriguez, Chief of Police, Santa Ana
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
From Council Chambers to Capitol Floors:
Concurrent Session
Cultivating Leadership for Higher Office
Room 204 Planned with the Cal Cities Latino Caucus.
With California's shifting demographics and the
increasing influence of Latino voices in policymaking, it is critical to foster pathways of leadership development that empower the next generation of Latino leaders.
Attendees will hear firsthand experiences, key lessons, and practical strategies from elected officials who have moved from city government to county boards and
beyond. This engaging conversation will explore the
importance of mentorship, coalition -building, campaign readiness, and overcoming systemic barriers. City
leaders will walk away with tangible tools and inspiration to envision their own journeys to higher leadership or to support emerging leaders in their communities.
Moderator. Teresa Acosta, Second Vice President, League of California Cities and Council Member, Carlsbad
Speakers: Anna Caballero, Senator, District 14, California State Senate Luis Chavez, Supervisor, Fresno County
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4:00-5:15p.m.
Are Council Meetings Getting Harder? Here's How to
Concurrent Session
Make Them Smoother
Grand Ballroom A
City council meetings are more challenging than they
used to be. So, how does a city council stay focused
on governing, priorities, and maintaining civility? It
doesn't happen by accident. Effective meetings
require preparation, thoughtful deliberation, and
a commitment to process. Serving as a productive
council member is a skill — one that can be learned.
Join us to hear practical tips and proven strategies for running smoother, more successful council meetings.
After all, chaos is optional!
Moderator. Jan Perkins, Former City Manager/Vice President, Raftelis
Speakers: Jason Behrmann, City Manager, Elk Grove
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor, Arroyo Grande
Bobbie Singh -Allen, Mayor, Elk Grove
4:00-5:15p.m.
2025 Playbook for Developments in Municipal
Concurrent Session
Finance Law and Policy
Grand Ballroom B
Learn about new laws, legal developments, risks and
opportunities, and federal actions that will affect your city's finances.
Moderator and Speaker: Ben Triffo, Legislative Advocate, League of California Cities
Speakers: Michael Colantuono, Shareholder, Colantuono,
Highsmith & Whatley, PC
Caroline Grinder, Legislative Advocate, League of California Cities
4:00-5:00p.m.
Veterans and Military City Officials Meeting
Member Group
Room 101 B
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Central Valley Division Reception
Division Event
Beacon A, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Marla Livengood, [email protected].
Additional fees may apply.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Women's Caucus Reception
Caucus Event
Beacon Rotunda, Hyatt Regency
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Orange County Division Reception
Division Event
Beacon B, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Connor Medina, [email protected]. Additional fees may apply.
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5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
San Diego and Imperial Counties Division Reception
Division Event
Seaview A, Hyatt Regency
Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, Catherine Hill, [email protected]. Additional fees may apply.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Channel Counties Division Reception
Division Event
Secret Island Tiki Restaurant and Lounge, 209 Pine Avenue Space is limited, please RSVP to your Regional Public Affairs Manager, David Mullinax, [email protected]. Additional fees may apply.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Latino Caucus 2025 Annual Awards Gala Reception
Caucus Event
Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Caucus
Caucus Event
Reception
RISO, 207 E Seaside Way, Suite A
9:00-11:00P.M.
Asian Pacific Islander Caucus Reception
Caucus Event
Regency A, Hyatt Regency
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League of California Cities 38 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
8:00 -11:30 a.m
8:00 a.m.
8:15 -10:45 a.m
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Registration Open
Promenade Lobby
Grab and Go Breakfast
Promenade Lobby
LLL Legal Issues Session (Course IDA20254-225 hours
Participatory MCLE including .75 hours Technology in the Practice of Law) Room 104 BC
Moderator: Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney, Maywood and South Pasadena
Municipal Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Update
(8.75 - 8.55 a.m.)
Hear the latest updates on municipal tort and civil
rights litigation from the last six months as it pertains to California cities.
Speaker: Andrea Velasquez, Supervising Deputy City
Attorney, Sacramento
Al's Seat at the Table: The Role of Al in Labor Relations (8.55 - 945 am)
Artificial Intelligence (Al) can help streamline city
officials' preparation for labor negotiations, facilitate responses to union information requests, and improve
operational efficiency. However, it also raises complex legal and labor relations questions. Hear from our panel of experts on ways Al can create both opportunities
and challenges in labor relations at your city.
Speakers: Gabriella Kamran, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Alexander Volberding, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Moderator: J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, San Luis Obispo Public Records Act: Compliance and Tips for Navigating
Difficult Requests (70.00 - 1o.45a.m)
Sometimes, even a routine request can turn into a
major headache. Examine real -world cases where
agencies faced legal challenges due to mishandled
California Public Records Act requests, and learn
practical tactics to stay compliant, avoid costly
missteps, and protect your agency. Panelists will also
share strategies for managing difficult requests, and
minimizing risk.
Speaker. Darren Ziegler, Director of PRA Service*s &
E-Discovery Counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP ccP
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8:30 - 10:30 a.m. General Assembly
Sign -in begins at Grand Ballroom AB
8:00a.m. During the General Assembly, voting delegates will debate and consider resolutions forwarded by the
Resolutions Committee. Since no general resolutions
were submitted this year, the Assembly will meet only
if a petitioned resolution is submitted. Updates will be provided via the conference app.
Are you a voting delegate or alternate? If you have not already checked in to receive your voting card, you
may do so in this room beginning at 8:00 a.m.
8:45 - 10:45 a.m. I®Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors Sign -in begins at and Officials (AB 1661)
8:15 a.m. Room 102
Sign -in will begin 30 minutes prior to the session and you must be present for the full two hours to receive the certification of attendance. Entry will be prohibited once the session begins.
This informational and interactive workplace
harassment prevention training will teach participants
how to identify, prevent, and properly respond to
workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation,
and abusive conduct in compliance with AB
1825/2053/1661 and SB 396.
The League of California Cities (Provider No. 1985) is a State Bar of California approved Multiple Activity Provider for California Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and certifies this activity meets the standard for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the total amount of 2 participatory hours.
Speakers: Jennifer Puza, Associate, Hanson Bridgett LLP Sonia Salinas, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
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9:30 -10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
9:30 -10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
How Redlands Reduced Homelessness Through
Strategy and Collaboration
Room 103 AB
Redlands has taken a proactive and strategic
approach to addressing homelessness that responds
to both immediate and long-term needs. This session
will explore how city leadership worked collaboratively to develop policies, secure funding, and implement
targeted initiatives that resulted in the largest Point - in -Time Count reduction in the Inland Empire region.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the real -world complexities of delivering homeless services and insights for building a sustainable, comprehensive homelessness
strategy in their own communities. The session will
include an opportunity for knowledge -sharing.
Moderator. David Rabindranath, Homeless Solutions Manager, Redlands
Speakers: Christopher Boatman, Assistant City Manager,
Redlands
Denise Davis, Council Member, Redlands
Charles Duggan, City Manager, Redlands
Strengthening Local Governance Through Trust,
Fundamentals, and Effective Partnerships
Room 104 A
Amid increasing public skepticism and the growing
influence of social media -driven narratives, the
fundamentals of local governance and service
delivery must remain at the forefront. This session will focus on how local government leaders can reinforce
public confidence by emphasizing the essential,
albeit unglamorous, work of governance, fostering
an understanding of its complexity, and ensuring that
elected officials and staff work together to advance
thoughtful, balanced decision -making over singular
agendas. Drawing on lessons from seasoned leaders,
this session will also examine what is at stake when
this partnership falters — losing public trust, creating instability, and undermining the very foundations of
good governance.
Moderator. Peter Pirnejad, City Manager, Los Altos Hills Speakers: Debbie S. Baker, Council Member, La Palma
Thaddeus McCormack, City Manager, Lakewood
Maria Ristow, Council Member, Los Gatos
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9:30 -10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
9:30 -10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Department Meeting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
ADUs, Group Homes, and Short -Term Rentals: Local
Regulation and Enforcement
Room 203
Get an in-depth view of how cities can regulate
and enforce issues concerning accessory dwelling
units, group homes, sober living facilities, and short- term rentals. Through expert insight and case studies,
attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of
the limits of local enforcement under state and federal law, effective tools for compliance, and best practices for a public agency's regulations.
Moderator and Speaker: Matthew Silver, Founding Partner, Civica Law Group APC
Speakers: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director, San Clemente
Larry Breceda, Director of Public Safety, Duarte
PBx: Lessons in Branding for Local Jurisdictions
Room 204
Planning and Building Express (PBx) is a branding effort made to change the narrative about doing business in
Santa Ana. Through the initiative, the city committed
to a new set of ideals for streamlining application
reviews, better use of staff resources, and above all,
reintroducing empathy into the city's permit review
process. These feats have been highlighted in Western
City magazine and academic publications, such as
Harvard's inaugural The State of Housing Design 2023.
Learn how outward expressions of an organization's
values and commitment to quality are a way to inspire
change from within.
Moderator. Ali Pezeshkpour, Executive Director of Planning and Building, Santa Ana
Speakers: Jason Kwak, Building Safety Manager, Santa Ana Ricardo Soto, Acting Planning Manager, Santa Ana
Minh Thai, Assistant City Manager, Santa Ana
Fire Chiefs Department Meeting
Room 202
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
i 1:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Closing General Session
Expo Hall C
Presiding: Teresa Acosta, Second Vice President, League of California Cities and Council Member, Carlsbad
Award Recognitions
Leadership Transition
Swearing in of the Cal Cities Board of Directors
Incoming President's Remarks: Gabe Quinto, 2025-26
President, League of California Cities and Mayor Pro Tern, El Cerrito Keynote Address: Finding Your Stick-To-Itiveness
with Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich has achieved much to be admired.
But it didn't happen overnight. In this presentation,
hear about Brockovich's tools for change, including
how to plan, implement, and prepare for obstacles
and setbacks. For Brockovich, change starts with
an honest self -reflection about who you are, your
strengths, and what pushes you forward. She relies
on community connections, stick-to-itiveness, and
a sense of purpose to create change. What will you
rely on?
Speaker: Erin Brockovich, Iconic Environmental Activist and Consumer Advocate
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Item No. 24
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager/City Council
FROM: Matt Peters, Director of Community Development
DATE: October 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Community Development Department monthly report.
The following are the highlights for Community Development for the month of September 2025.
CURRENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES
In September 2025, Planning has processed thirty-eight (38) new applications (not including Home Occupations) and two (2) Public Hearings were conducted. A detailed account of planning activities is attached to this report.
Pbnning Statistics
Long Range
12 Accessory Dwelling Unit
conditional Use Permit
1 Development Plan
Extension of Time
1 Modifications
Pre -applications
1 Temporary Use Permit
Zoning Letter
Tand
38 Rancho-12 Tentative Tract Map (PA22-0047): The City is processing a 12-lot single-family development located at 31670 Rancho California Road. (JONES) Be Good Hotel (PA22-0995): The City is processing a Development Plan Application to review a four- story hotel featuring nine rooms, restaurant, and subterranean parking. The project is generally located on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Mercedes Street. (CARDENAS) -1-
Redhawk Specific Plan Amendment (PA23-0327): The City is processing an amendment to the Redhawk Specific Plan to provide a revision to uses associated with the golf course and add related standards for those uses. The project is located at 45100 Temecula Parkway within the Redhawk Specific Plan (related Planning Application number PA23-0251 CUP). (JONES) Front and Main (PA23-0492): The City is processing a Development Plan application for an approximately 13,600 square foot structure totaling three -stories. The project is generally located approximately 130 feet east of the Old Town Front Street and Main Street intersection at APN 922-034- 037. (CARDENAS)
Cubesmart AT&T Wireless Antenna Facility (PA22-0470): The City is processing a Wireless Antenna Facility application for a proposed 40' tall mono -eucalyptus tree located behind the existing CubeSmart Self Storage facility located at 44618 Pechanga Parkway. (CARDENAS) Tony's Car Wash (PA23-0321): The City is processing a Development Plan application for a proposed 6,828 square -foot car wash facility consisting of a car wash tunnel, detailing tunnel, an office, and vacuums on the vacant 1.99-acre property located approximately 200 feet southwest of Temecula Parkway and Jedediah Smith Road. (CARDENAS)
Vertical Bridge WAF (PA23-0351): The City of processing a Wireless Antenna Facility Application (Conditional Use Permit) for a new 77-foot wireless tower facility and associated ground equipment at the Redhawk Golf Course open space area between Camino Rubi and Corte Mislanca. (CARDENAS) Small Steps Industrial (PA24-0180): The City is processing a Development Plan application for a proposed 8,000 square foot industrial building on the vacant .59-acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Felix Valdez Avenue and Baldaray Circle. (CARDENAS) MS Mountain View Buildings 17 (PA24-0246): The City is processing a Development Plan application for Building 17, a 69,095 square foot building located on the west of the corner of Via Industria and Avenida Alvarado. (CARDENAS)
Elderberry Park Recreation Center and HPR (PA25-0163 & 0168): The City is processing architectural plans for a private recreation center with ancillary amenities and six (6) unique detached single-family plans with four (4) architectural styles consisting of 164 lots for a new residential tract development at Specific Plan Paloma Del Sol. (MARQUEZ & COOPER) Black Rock Coffee MOD: a Modification Application (Major) for a future 735 square foot coffee shop with a drive through on the 0.94-acre parcel located at 43995 Mahlon Vail Road. (CARDENAS) Butterfield Stage Residential: A Planned Development Overlay (PA25-0232), Tentative Tract Map (PA25-0230), and a Development Plan (PA25-0231) to allow for a 158-unit single-family market rate residential project. Units will range in size from 1,615 to 2,434 square feet. The project is generally located on the northeast corner of Butterfield Stage Road and De Portola Road. (JONES) Temecula Town Center Residential: PA25-0331, a General Plan Amendment to remove Table LU-6 from the Land Use Element (Mixed Use Overlays); PA25-0332, a Development Plan to review 85 attached townhomes within 14 structures. Each structure is three stories; PA25-0333, a Tentative Tract Map to -2-
reconfigure an existing parcel to allow for an attached residential project. (JONES)
LONG RANGE PLANNING
General Plan Update: The Long Range Planning Division has developed a four -phase, multi -year process to update the General Plan. Phase I is complete and included updates to Housing and Public Safety Elements. Phase I also included an update to the City's Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines to analyze Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Phase 11 is in process and includes an update to the Quality of Life Master Plan (QLMP), reconciling the City's GIS Maps on a parcel by parcel basis, a baseline EIR analysis of the City's Circulation Element, and developing a Complete Streets Policy document. Phase III will include a Fiscal Land Use Study to analyze the City's remaining development capacity and market absorption potential for residential, commercial, and industrial development. The RFP for the General Plan managing consultant was awarded to Sagecrest Environmental (Contract approved January 28, 2025). The RFP for the General Plan consultant was released and interviews held with the top applicants the week of April 28, 2025. The selection committee chose De Novo Planning Group to lead the General Plan effort. The contract was approved by the City Council on May 27, 2025. A General Plan visioning workshop is being held in each of the five Council Districts, and the fist GPAC meeting to occur on October 9, 2025, at the Conference Center. (PETERS)
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan AB 2140 Compliance (LR25-0056): A proposed City Council Resolution to include reference to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in compliance with AB2140. The proposed resolution would reduce the City's costs in circumstances where FEMA declares an emergency.
Staff is working with the City Attorney's office to ensure documents comply with both state and federal requirements. (COLLINS)
Uptown Temecula Specific Plan Amendment (LR19-1458): An amendment to the Uptown Specific Plan to implement the following changes: modify graphics to reflect consistency with text regarding allowable frontage types, amend street cross sections (graphics), amend plant pallet and silva cell requirements for street trees, implement a street naming convention, amend streetlight spacing and other typographical errors. Staff has reached out to Spurlock Consulting for assistance in updating the Sidewalk and Streetscape Standards and is awaiting a scope of work and timeline. Public Works is drafting new street sections for the Specific Plan. Spurlock Consulting has provided a scope of work for the proposed changes to the Streetscape and Sidewalk Standards and staff has executed the agreement for services and will begin updating the graphics as requested. Planning and Traffic Engineering have been working on updated street cross sections and a map to identify cross section placements. (JONES) Wayfinding Guide (LR23-0167/LR24-0344): The City was working with a consultant, Alta Planning + Design, Inc., to implement a bicycle wayfinding system for the bike lanes and trails throughout the city.
The Multi -Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan that was adopted in 2016 will act as an implementation and style guide to create an interconnected network designed to encourage more residents to use active transportation. Alta drafted a wayfinding strategy memo that outlines best practices for destination selection, sign placement, and sign programming in 2024, however, for ease of production and cost purposes, staff decided to open a contract with Brand Assassins to finish out the project. A kickoff meeting with Brand Assassins was held in February 2025 and designs are underway. Staff and the consultant presented a draft design to the City Council Trails/Open Space Ad Hoc Subcommittee on May 13, 2025.
Staff is working with the consultant on finalizing a design based off of the feedback from the subcommittee. (GARCIA)
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SB 1186 (LR24-0090): A draft Ordinance has been prepared to implement the requirements of SB 1186.
This item is scheduled to be heard at the Planning Commission Meeting on October 15, 2025, and City Council on November 18, 2025. (COLLINS)
Old Town Parking Sensors (LR22-0857): The project is a continuation of the Old Town Parking White Paper that discussed various technology solutions designed to track and report on parking in Old Town in real time. The white paper recommended that the City utilize parking sensors to monitor parking in Old Town. Staff has circulated a Request for Proposal from companies offering parking sensors. Responses were received and reviewed by staff. The companies that submitted the top two highest rated proposals were invited to provide a demonstration to staff. Demonstrations were held in April and a vendor was selected (Frogparking, Inc.). The agreement for the Frogparking Sensors was taken to City Council on November 12, 2024. Sensor installation for the pilot program (Phase I) was completed on February 11, 2025. The pilot covered parallel parking spaces along Old Town Front Street between Main Street and the northern entry arch. On August 5, 2025, staff made a presentation the City Council Old Town Steering Committee updating them on the results seen during the pilot program. Staff also discussed with the committee their thoughts on bringing before the entire council a recommendation to move forward with Phase II of the project. The subcommittee was in favor of this idea. Phase II will cover the remaining public spaces and will be heard before the City Council on October 28, 2025. (JONES) Election Sign Ordinance (LR25-0123): A proposed Ordinance to provide standards related to the governance of election signage throughout the City. The proposed Ordinance will be presented to the PC Municipal Code Maintenance Subcommittee and CC General Plan Update Subcommittee. (JONES) Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance Update (WELO) (LR25-0099) An update to the WELO to add various definitions and amendments to Chapter 17.32 of the Temecula Municipal Code to make it consistent with the Citywide Design Guidelines. Staff has drafted the Ordinance and will be presenting to the Planning Commission on October 1, 2025, and City Council on October 28, 2025. (GARCIA) Private Paid Parking in Old Town (LR25-0295) — Staff will meet with the Old Town Sterring Subcommittee on October 28, 2025, for direction related to ongoing concerns surrounding privately owned parking lots within Old Town. (COLLINS)
HOUSING
Uptown Temecula Request for Proposal (RFP): The City has been working closely with the Supportive Housing and Services Ad Hoc Subcommittee to create a draft RFP for the City owned vacant land parcel located in Uptown Temecula. The RFP was made live on June 4, 2025. The City received six (6) proposals that are currently under review. The parcel is right next to the French Valley off ramp headed south on the I-15 Freeway and it is planned to be used for an affordable housing project. (URIAS) -4-
BUILDING & SAFETY
Building and Safety statistics for September 2025 are highlighted in the following table.
Building & Safety Statistics
September
Permits
3, 4
New Single Family LJ 11
-accessory Dwelling knits (ADLT
I
New Commercial Building
1 Photovoltaic - olarAPP+(imtmtpaemit)
4 Photovoltaic (Standard.Bxpe&Ed)
Tenant Improvement
1.�
Ikon Construction C of O
3+7
Number of Active Plan Checics
? = =
Number of New Plan Checks
69 Number of Finaled Permits
177,
Inspections ML__
2411
Inspections Per Day 115
Inspections Per Person Per Day
29 Stops Per Month
673
ris:ibxs to Counter Eli
256
Non -Construction Certificate of Occupancy
❑ Rancho Pueblo Pharmacy (1,450 SF)
❑ Furniture and Beyond (10,000 SF)
❑ ProFlo Heating & Air (6,270 SF)
Tenant Improvement
❑ Einstein Bagels (1,505 SF)
❑ Abode Bake House & Kitchen (2,250 SF)
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
During the month of September, Code Enforcement responded to 87 web inquiries. In addition, the division opened 129 code cases, conducted 339 regular inspections, and forwarded six referrals.
Code Enforcement Statistics
September
Abandoned or Inoperable Vehicle
0 Vacant Home:: Prop. Maintenance A festaotion.-' Mold
31 Business or Home Occupation trio licenseVCUP
4 Trash and Debris.': Dumping
8 Overzrow-n Vegetation . 'k eels ,' Fire Hazard
4 Green Pool. Vector Cant of i Staff Water
7 Graffiti
11 NoiseJNuisance'Arvmal Cantrol
17 Trailer i RV Stored. Boat Parking
8 Con_haiction wio Pe=t/BuMing Cade
5 Encroach Public FLOW:: Trash Cans
22 7 ing/Signs
11 Public Safety & Health
2 Total Number of Cases
130
Foreclosure Tracking: Code Enforcement works with the local real estate community to monitor foreclosures, defaults and real estate owned properties.
ATTACHMENT:
Foreclosure Statistics
September
Residential -
Default
4;
Residential -
ForeClO5ure
24 Residential -
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Total - Residential
84 Commercial
- Default
13 Commercial
- Foreclosure
0 Commercial
- REO
6 Total - Commercial
19 Current Planning Activity Report
PLANNING ACTIVITY REPORT
Assigned Planner Approval
PA Number Project Address APN Apply Date Date
Applicant Company
Owner Plan Type Status
PA25-0342 31061 Nicolas Rd 957-140-012 Marcella Mills 09/03/2025 Edgar Quintana
ISLAMIC PL Modifications Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92591
CENTER OF
TEMECULA
VALLEY
Case Title / Description: Islamic Center Roof -Mounted Solar MOD: a Modification Application for the installation of a roof -mounted photovoltaic system at the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley located at 31061 Nicolas Road.
PA25-0344 30708 Centaur Ct 945-233-018 Marcella Mills 09/03/2025 Susano Ureno
Edgar PL Accessory Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92592
Leavenworth Dwelling Unit
Case Title / Description: Leavenworth Family ADU: an Accessory Dwelling Unit Application for the addition of a 664 square foot attached Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located at an existing single-family residence at 30708 Centaur Court.
PA25-0347 940-320-016 Scott Cooper 09/08/2025
Colin Koch
SB ALTAIR PL Modifications Approved
Temecula, CA
Case Title / Description: Altair Recreation Center & Village C1 Park MOD: A Modification to a previously approved Development Plan (PA24-0363) for revisions to window and door locations of the Recreation Center and the addition of a 6'-0" block wall at the Village C1 Park.
PA25-0348 30417 Mira Loma Dr 944-132-009 Marcella Mills 09/08/2025 Bob Ybarra
Tyler Donnelly PL Accessory Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92592
Dwelling Unit
Case Title / Description: Donnelly Residence ADU: an Accessory Dwelling Unit application for the addition of a 542 square foot attached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 30417 Mira Loma Drive.
PA25-0349 26407 Ynez Rd 910-300-010 Yannin Marquez 09/08/2025 Vanessa Stickel Feasibility
KIMCO PALM PL Modifications Out
Temecula, CA 92591
Insights
PLAZA
Case Title / Description: Shake Shack Exterior MOD: A Minor Modification Application to convert a previously operated financial institution into a fast-food casual restaurant. The exterior changes include: an outdoor dining patio, infill landscape into a former drive-thru lane, a new trash enclosure, new storefront system and exterior color scheme for the existing building located at 26407 Ynez Road.
PA25-0350 29581 North General Kearny 921-830-035 Marcella Mills 09/08/2025 Stephanie
Anthony PL Temporary Plan Review
Rd
Turnbull
Pflughoeft Use Permit
Temecula, CA 92591
Case Title / Description: Christ the Vine Fall Festival TUP: A Major Temporary Use Permit to allow a fall festival family event with two bounce houses, games, food, and live entertainment from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on October 25, 2025, located in the parking lot of 29581 North General Kearny Road.
Assigned Planner Approval
PA Number Project Address APN Apply Date Date Applicant Company PA25-0352 44060 Margarita Rd 959-090-016 Katie Garcia 09/10/2025 Carmelito Temecula, CA 92592 Guiterrez
Case Title / Description: Island Pacific Trash Enclosure MOD: A Modification Application (Planning Review Only) to add a second trash enclosure in the rear parking lot of Island Pacific located at 44060 Margarita Road.
Owner Plan Type Status
Redhawk PL Modifications Plan Review
Properties LLC
PA25-0353 42023 Southern Hills Dr 953-402-038 Marcella Mills 09/10/2025 09/17/2025 Dean Alstrup Dean Alstrup PL Modifications Approved Temecula, CA 92591
Case Title / Description: Alstrup Residence MOD: a Modification Application for the addition of two windows and a door to accommodate the conversion of an existing tandem garage into an office/workout room. Project located at 42023 Southern Hills Drive.
PA25-0354 41453 Buecking St 910-272-037 Marcella Mills 09/11/2025 Adam Covington Temecula, CA 92590
Case Title / Description: Marlowe Carports MOD: a Modification Application for the addition of 18 carport structures to cover 175 parking spots at the Marlowe Apartments located at 41453 Buecking Drive.
PA25-0355 916-400-068 Yannin Marquez 09/11/2025
Case Title / Description: Lantern Crest Retail Center DP: A Development Plan Application for an approximately 12,260 square foot one-story retail center. The retail center will consist of four (4) individual retail units and (1) restaurant with a drive-thru at the east of the building. The project is generally located on the corner of northwest corner of Equity Drive and Ynez Road (APN:916-400-068).
PA25-0356 916-400-068 Yannin Marquez 09/11/2025
Case Title / Description: Lantern Crest Retail Center Drive-Thru CUP: A Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru. The project is generally located on the corner of northwest corner of Equity Drive and Ynez Road (APN: 916-400-068).
PA25-0357 43123 Corte Fresca 944-341-036 Marcella Mills 09/11/2025 Temecula, CA 92592
Case Title / Description: Robertson Residence MOD: a Modification Application for the addition of a 982 square foot two-story addition to an existing single-family residence located at 43123 Corte Fresca.
Greystar PL Modifications Plan Review
Development
West LLC
Michael Grant ADVANTAGED PL Development Plan Review
ASSET Plan
ACQUISTIIONS
1 Michael Grant ADVANTAGED PL Conditional Plan Review
ASSET Use Permit
ACQUISTIIONS
1 Sean Ponce Linda Robertson PL Modifications Plan Review
Assigned Planner Approval
PA Number Project Address APN Apply Date Date Applicant Company Owner Plan Type Status PA25-0360 28900 Rancho California Rd 921-060-025 Marcella Mills 09/12/2025 Mikaela Hardy G&M Realco PL Modifications Out Temecula, CA 92590
Case Title / Description: Rancho California Chevron MOD: a Modification Application (Planning Review Only) for a new paint scheme at the Chevron Gas Station located at 28900 Rancho California Road.
PA25-0361 30417 Mira Loma Dr 944-132-009 Marcella Mills 09/15/2025 Bob Ybarra Tyler Donnelly PL Modifications Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92592
Case Title / Description: Donnelly Residence MOD: a Modification Application for the addition of 218 square feet to the front of an existing single-family residence located at 30417 Mira Loma Drive.
PA25-0365 40705 Winchester Rd 910-290-019 Marcella Mills 09/17/2025 Hide Iwagami Winchester PL Modifications Cancelled
Temecula, CA 92591
Marketplace
Case Title / Description: Kura Sushi Storefront MOD: a Modification Application for the removal of a storefront door at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar located at 40705 Winchester Road Unit 104.
PA25-0368 39820 Larkspur Terrace 964-870-008 Katie Garcia 09/22/2025 Mike Perkett Dustin Andersen PL Modifications Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92591
Case Title / Description: Andersen Residence MOD: a Modification Application (Planning Review Only) for the addition of a 126 square foot pool bath, 205 square foot storage room, and 440 square foot patio cover for a proposed detached ADU located at 39820 Larkspur Terrace PA25-0369 41005 Winchester Rd 910-283-007 Marcella Mills 09/22/2025 Kayausha Anglin PM Design TACO BELL PL Modifications Plan Review Temecula, CA 92591 Group, Inc CORP
Case Title / Description: Taco Bell Paint MOD: a Modification Application for an updated color scheme to the building and trash enclosure at an existing Taco Bell restaurant located at 41005 Winchester Road.
PA25-0370 41875 C St 922-080-010 Marcella Mills 09/23/2025 Jerrald Alcaraz Roman Catholic PL Temporary Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92592
Bishop of San Use Permit
Bernardino
Case Title / Description: St. Catherine Church Artisan Craft Fair TUP: a Temporary Use Permit for an artisan/craft fair with food and activity booths to occur on October 19, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be no alcohol or live entertainment at this event. The event is located at 41875 C Street.
PA25-0371 27624 Jefferson Ave 921-480-074 Marcella Mills 09/24/2025 Spectrum Philip Chang PL Modifications Plan Review
Temecula, CA 92590 Management
Case Title / Description: 27624 Jefferson Ave Landscape Rehabilitation MOD: a Modification Application for the rehabilitation of landscape for the property located at 27624 Jefferson Avenue.
Assigned Planner Approval
PA Number Project Address APN Apply Date Date
PA25-0372 31300 Rancho Community 959-070-034 Marcella Mills 09/24/2025 Way
Temecula, CA 92592
Case Title / Description: Rancho Christian School Carport and Solar MOD: a Modification Application for the addition of 10 carports with 190 photovoltaic modules on each to be located in an existing parking lot for Rancho Christian School located at 31300 Rancho Community Way.
PA25-0374 41630 Winchester Rd 909-270-057 Yannin Marquez 09/24/2025 Temecula, CA 92590
Case Title / Description: Challenge Zone Trash Enclosure MOD: A Modification Application (Planning Review Only) to update an existing trash enclosure to meet city-wide standards. The tenant improvements of the new business Challenge Zone initiated this update. The trash enclosure is located on the south end of building 41630 Winchester Road, Suite G.
PA25-0375 964-930-014 09/24/2025
CA
Case Title / Description: Sommers Bend PA10 MOD: A Modification to a previously approved Home Product Review (PA24-0508) for Planning Area 10 of the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan to add a patio to the Paxton floor plan.
PA25-0376
Temecula, CA
922-024-016 Marcella Mills 09/24/2025
Case Title / Description: Old Town Christmas Tree Lot TUP: a Major Temporary Use Permit for a Christmas tree lot with live entertainment (carolers) to operate from November 27, 2025 to December 21, 2025 in the vacant lot adjacent to 41950 6th Street. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday through Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There is no food or alcohol proposed.
Applicant Company
Karen Sanchez
Owner
Rancho
Community
Christian School
Plan Type Status
PL Modifications Plan Review
Nathan Bekker SUSAN STEELE PL Modifications Approved
Edgar Gomez Richmond PL Modifications Approved
American Homes
of Maryland, Inc.
Kurt Merrill Smith Family PL Temporary Plan Review
Trust Use Permit
PA25-0377 40135 Village Rd 916-371-018 Marcella Mills 09/24/2025 Michael Ramirez Temecula, CA 92591
Case Title / Description: Harveston Mixed -Use EOT (DP): The Third Extension of Time Application for a previously approved Development Plan application (PA19-0081) to construct a three story, approximately 26,637 square foot building comprising of a congregate care facility, retail, and restaurant uses. The project is located at 40127 Village Road.
PA25-0378 30405 De Portola Rd 959-030-017 Marcella Mills 09/29/2025 Martin Wang Temecula, CA 92592
Case Title / Description: 30405 De Portola Road ZL: a Zoning Letter request for the property located at 30405 De Portola Road (APN: 959-030-017).
Alrahaman PL Extension of Plan Review
Time
Rebecca Cedro PL Zoning or Plan Review
Planning Letter
Assigned Planner Approval
PA Number Project Address APN Apply Date Date Applicant Company PA25-0380 940-320-016 Scott Cooper 09/30/2025 Cheryl Casanova Temecula, CA
Case Title / Description: Altair Sales Trailer TUP: A Temporary Use Permit for a Temporary Sales Trailer located onsite for all product lines at Altair.
PREAPP25-0 41875 C St 922-080-011 Jaime Cardenas 09/05/2025 Rev. Timothy Do 346 Temecula, CA 92592
Case Title / Description: Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church Preapp: a Pre -Application for a proposed 20-foot driveway (exit only) on to Santiago Road from the parking lot of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church located at 41875 C Street.
Owner Plan Type Status
SB ALTAIR PL Temporary Plan Review
Use Permit
ROMAN PL Plan Review
CATHOLIC Pre -Application
BISHOP OF SB
Item No. 25
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager/City Council
FROM: John Crater, Division Chief
DATE: October 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Fire Department Monthly Report
PREPARED BY: Tyren Hundley, Management Analyst
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2025.
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RESIDENTIAL FIRE 1
WILDLAND FIRE O
VEHICLE FIRE 2
OTHER FIRE G
RESCUE
RINGING ALARM 9
FALSE ALARM 8O
HAZMAT 1
TOTAL: 102
MONTHLY REPORT I SEPTEMBER 2025
EAR 1 2 Truck I I Squad
TYPE: #
TRAFFIC COLLISION 58
MEDICAL EMERGENCY 707
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS 13
PUBLIC ASSIST 23
STANDBY G
TOTAL: 807
Population - 112J94
SEPTEMBER 2025
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Item No. 26
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager/City Council
FROM: Mark Rigali, Captain
DATE: October 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Temecula Sheriff's Monthly Report (September 2025) PREPARED BY: Jeret McClellan, Sergeant
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file monthly report.
ATTACHMENTS: Monthly Report
OFF
CAPTAIN MARK RIGALI
SEPTEMSER 2025
The report is dynamic in nature, and as such, each monthly report is compiled to take advantage of the latest RMS information being entered at the station level.
W As a result, crime totals will not be static from month to month. `
PART 1 CRIMES
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Part 1 Crime"
Homicide
August
0 September
1 Rape
2 1
Robbery
4 5
Aggravated Assault
34 23
Burglary
15 14
Vehicle Theft
22 15
Larceny Theft
119
133
Arson
1 0
Total Property Crime Comparison by Year
15 2025 133
14 ■ Vehicle Theft
■ Larceny Theft
15 ■ Burglary
124 ■ Arson
2024 WWM
6 1
0 50 100 150
Total Person Crime Comparison by Year
5 2025 1 ■ Robbery
1 23 ■ Rape
9 2024 5
17 0 10 20 30
■ Homicide
■ Aggravated
Assault
Two Year Total Part 1 Crime Comparison for September (2024 - 2025 ) 150
124133
100
■ 2024
50 17 23
1 6 14 1
5 1 9 5 15 15 ■ 2025
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Aggravated
Arson Burglary Homicide Larceny
Rape Robbery Vehicle
Assault
Theft
Theft
RESPONSE TIME
ResponseAverage
Priority 1
4.98 5.5
Priority 2
10.45 10.23
Priority 3
17.83 17.81
Priority 4
20.68 22.15
Priority 1: Involved circumstances that pose, or did pose in the immediate past, a clearly defined threat to human life or property, and which involve a high level of violence or the potentialfor serious injury.
Priority 2: Involve circumstances of an urgent, but not life -threatening nature. They are generally disturbances with a potential for violence, minor assaults and batteries, etc.
Priority 3: Involve circumstances that are neither urgent nor life -threatening.
Priority 4: Except for a few felonies, most past incidents are classified as Priority4.
Priority9: Those calls meeting the criteria for processing by the Telephone Report Unit (TRU).
Priority9, 3, 0%
Priority 4, 396, 18%
Priority 3, 797, 36%
Prioritv 1, 69, 3%
Priority 2, 933, 43%
Priority 1
69 Priority 2
933
Priority 3
797
Priority 4
396
Priority 9
3 *Additional calls not shown are
T.R.U., cancelled, and missing
arrival / dispatch times.
INVESTIGATIONS~
Activity
Beginning Caseload
Number of Assigned Cases
September
161
29 Number of Closed Cases
23 Number of Arrests
5 Number of Search Warrants Written
23 Out of Custody Filings
4 Cell Phone Forensic Exams
3 Supplemental Reports
11 Patrol Assist
35 Call Outs
6 Forensic Interviews ( Sex & Physical Abuse)
3 otal # of Sex Registrants 11 131
I # of Arson Registrants I 1 10
otal # of Sex Offenders processed 11 23
otal # of Transient Sex I Arson Registrants 11 8 1 1
I # of Sexually Violent Predators
n Violation I 1 0
otal # of Annual Updates or Sex Registrant Compliance Checks I 1 0
INVESTIGATIONS
09/27 - Investigators were called out to the scene of a juvenile drowning death investigation on Wellington Circle. Investigators collaborated with the Coroner and Sheriff's Forensic Team to reconstruct the scene. Numerous interviews, video canvass, and physical evidence were collected. The investigation is ongoing. TE25270008. Case agents: Investigator Oxley and Corporal Au
09/04 — Investigators conducted a follow-up investigation of a sexual assault. An 18-year-old victim was sexually assaulted and treated at a hospital. Investigator Roberge identified the suspect through social media and a photo line-up. Investigators executed a search warrant at the =� suspect's residence and collected physical evidence. The suspect, Braden Streuter, was arrested for sexual assault charges. SW252460022. Case Braden Streuter agents: Investigator Roberge and Corporal Au Adult male
09/06 — Investigators were called out to the scene of a homicide investigation at Wolf Valley Road and Pechanga Parkway. Investigators worked with the Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau -Homicide Unit, and the suspect was identified as Alex Leyva from Vista. He was arrested for murder. TE252490125. Case agent: Investigator Mills
Alex Leyva
Adult male
09/10 — Investigators were called out to the scene of an assault and theft investigation at Jefferson Avenue and Las Haciendas Street. A bystander witnessed a theft and attempted to retake the stolen property from the suspect. During the struggle, the suspect punched a witness, and both parties sustained injuries. An investigator was called in for video canvassing and follow-up interviews. TE252480178. Case agent:
Investigator Mills
09/13 — Investigators conducted a follow-up investigation into a series of tire -slashing vandalisms in the Spencer's Crossing community of French Valley. Two suspects were
arrested for the crime series, Christopher Ng and Shelly Nguyen. Through crime analysis and digital forensics,
Christopher Ng, was identified as a vandalism suspect
responsible for several other unsolved vandalisms in the Christopher Shelly
Ng Nguyen Temecula city area. Investigation is
Adult male Adult female active. SW252550013. Case agents: Investigator Gasparini and Corporal Au
Team Activity
On -Sight Felony Arrests
September
8 On -Sight Misdemeanor Arrests
9 Felony Arrest Warrants Served
Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants Served
Follow — up Investigations / Search Warrants
Pedestrian Checks
Traffic Stops / Vehicle Checks
Contraband.
Firearm / Weapon
Stolen Property
Vehicles Recovered
Cash (dollars)
0 16
45 11
98 0
0 0
0 Cocaine (grams)
0 Heroin ( grams)
0 Pills (count)
0 Marijuana (grams)
0 Fentanyl (grams)
0.7 Fentanyl (pills)
Methamphetamine (grams)
Psilocybin (grams)
0 5.1
0 SEr
Notable Cases N
On 09/21, Corporal Mitchell conducted a pedestrian check on Ana Avalos, a local transient with outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Cpl. Mitchell spoke to Avalos to gather intelligence on Temecula's drug trade, and she stated that local drug addicts are struggling. The established Temecula dealers have been arrested, and one has to go outside the city to obtain drugs. The news from Avalos is considered a high compliment toward the efforts of SET and the Southwest Station overall. It reflects our commitment to keeping the city of Temecula drug -free.
Joseph Goff
Adult male
On 9/20, Corporal Mitchell investigated a grand theft that occurred at Costco in Temecula. In this case, the suspect had covered portions of his license plate and made alterations to his vehicle to conceal his identity. The suspect was identified as Joseph Goff. Goff is on federal probation for smuggling heroin but does not have a Fourth Amendment waiver. Corporal
Mitchell notified Goff's federal probation officer, who plans to file a federal hold on him once he is in custody. Goff was also responsible for additional grand thefts in San Diego County. He was arrested for 459PC - Burglary, 487PC - Grand Theft, and 666.1 PC -Petty Theft with priors.
RBST
Team Activity
Beginning Caseload
September
76 New Cases Assigned
8 Total Cases Closed
2 Search Warrants prepared / served
25 Arrests
5 Out of Custody Filings
3 On 06/08/25 (TE251590012), an armed robbery occurred at Temecula Middle School. The victim told deputies he had been drinking at the Coin -Op in Old Town with his friends.
He got a ride from four unknown Hispanic male adults in their late teens. Once at Temecula Middle School, the
victim attempted to pay the driver via a third -party app, Cash App; however, the payment would not go through.
The suspects got impatient and assaulted the victim. They took his wallet and cell phone. RBST Deputy Weber
checked City-wide cameras to locate the suspect vehicle; however, the license plate was not visible, but very distinct markers were visible. A search warrant for Cash App
yielded the owner of the account. The victim identified the suspect, Jahir Resendiz of Aguanga, in a photo lineup as the driver and person who brandished the firearm. He was found to be the registered owner of a Toyota Camry with the same distinct markers as the suspect vehicle. On
09/23/25, RBST located the suspect vehicle and took Jahir into custody without incident. They located narcotics and the victim's cell phone. A search warrant was served at the suspect's residence. Jahir admitted to the robbery and the gun, but claimed the gun was an Orbeez gun. He admitted to possessing the marijuana and nicotine/THC vape
products with the intent to sell. Jahir refused to give up the names of the other three HMAs in his vehicle during the robbery. Jahir Renediz was booked for 211 PC, 11359 HS, 381b PC, and 22980.2 B&P.
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Jahir Resendiz
Adult male
RBST
Jason Bautista
Adult male
Jerry Melchor
Adult male
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On 09/01/25 (TE252440009), an armed
robbery occurred near Via Destello and Pavia
Way, in Temecula. The suspect stole a $2000
10K gold necklace from the victim. On
09/02/25, RBST Deputy Punzalan conducted
a follow-up investigation, and a potential
suspect was identified as Jason Bautista. A
suspect vehicle was also identified. On
09/03/25, information was received that
Bautista was at the Eos Fitness Center in
French Valley and was possibly wearing the
gold chain. RBST and assisting deputies
responded and took Bautista into custody. A
second subject, identified as Jerry Melchor,
was also present at the Eos. Melchor was
identified in a photo lineup as being a second
suspect in the robbery. He was also taken
into custody. The gold necklace was
recovered and returned to the victim. RBST
served a search warrant at Bautista's
residence and on the vehicle. A Glock gun
case and ammo were located in Bautista's
room, and a Glock 19, with a high -capacity
magazine, was located under the driver's
seat of the vehicle.
Bautista was arrested for 211 PC - Robbery, 182 PC - Conspiracy, 245 PC - Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 32310 PC - Possession of a Large -Capacity Magazine, and 25400 PC - Carrying a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle. Melchor was arrested for 211 PC - Robbery, 182 PC - Conspiracy, 245 PC - Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
CORE TEAM
CommunityResource . Engagement
Team Activity September
Reports Written 14
On -Sight Felony Arrests
1 On -Sight Misdemeanor Arrests
7 Felony Arrest Warrants Served
0 Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants Served
7 Traffic / Misc. Citations
0 Area Checks
87 Camp Checks
6 Pedestrian Checks
27 Traffic / Vehicle Checks
Outreach Attempts / Success
Over the Counter Reports
602 Letters / Properties
Business License / 2"d Hand Dealer Applications
19/5
22/0
2 6
4 OUTREACH EFFORTS:
In collaboration with the City H.O.T and Social Workers Action Group (S.W.A.G.) 22 subjects were contacted and offered services. They all declined.
PROBLEM LOCATIONS/AREAS:
Ynez Rd. x Ynez Ct. - Behind Target
Santa Gertrudis Bike Trail
Old Town Front Street X Western Bypass
Ridge Park Rancho California Road
Diaz X Rancho California
CORE TEAM
Eric Duma
Adult Male
Tessie Monsoor
Adult Female
SNERIpA
In August 2025, 3 incidents of copper theft occurred in the community of Sommers Bend. Approximately 2,400 linear feet were cut, removed, and stolen from the adjoining street lights, resulting in $10,000 in stolen property and repairs. Additional copper wire was cut between street lights, but was unable to be removed due to its varying installation, resulting in approximately $5,000 in damages (TE252190100, TE252260037, TE252340045). Menifee PD had similar incidents and had arrested Eric Duma in April 2025. He became a person of interest. CORE deputies used city cameras and confirmed Duma's vehicle was in Sommer's Bend during all incidents.
Investigation revealed Duma recycled copper wire at Neill's Recycle Center in Homeland. It was learned that some of the copper was taken from Sommer's Bend. Search warrants for his residence and vehicle were authored. On 09/03/25, CORE and additional special teams arrested Duma for 496PC - Possession of Stolen Property, 487PC - grand theft, 594(b)(1)PC - Vandalism, and 666.1 PC - Petty theft w/priors. Monsoor admitted to driving Duma to each of the copper theft incidents. She was arrested for 1203.2PC - Probation violation, and HS11364- Possession of unlawful paraphernalia.
Team Activity
On -Sight Felony Arrests
On -Sight Misdemeanor Arrests
Felony Arrest Warrants Served
September
7 14
2 Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants Served
9 Bar / Business Check
88 D.U.I. Arrests
7 Traffic / Parking Citations
185
Firearms Seized
2 METRO TI
Carlos Olvera
Adult male
On 09/19 - Austin Johnson was
arrested for 29800(A)PC - Felon in
possession of a firearm, 30305(A)PC
- Felon Prohibited from owning a
firearm, and 25850(c)PC - Carrying a
loaded firearm. Austin Johnson
Adult male
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Theodore Richards
Adult male
Ethan Messer
Adult male
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On 09/04 - Carlos Olvera
was arrested for Vehicle
Theft, Carrying a concealed
weapon.
On 09/28 - Ethan Messer was
arrested for multiple narcotics
violations as well as a probation
violation.
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On 09/28 - Theodore Richards was arrested for multiple narcotics violations.
Including possession of 11.1 grams of Heroin.
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Traffic
Citations issued for Hazardous Violations
September
745
Non -Hazardous Citations
143
Parking Citations
264
Stop Light Abuse / Intersection Program ( S.L.A.P.) Citations 80 Seatbelt Citations
14 Non -Injury Collisions
10 Cell Phone Citations
157
Injury Collisions
D.U.I. Arrests
OTS / City Funded Special Operations
21 24
4 Commercial Enforcement Citations
79 Written Warnings Issued
286
Pedestrian Related Collisions
Hit and Run
4 14
Total Calls For Service
Felony / Arrest Filings
Misdemeanor Arrest / Filings
Traffic Citations
Total Customers Served
Fingerprints / Live Scans
Total Receipts
159
6 17
6 673
161
$7,545.00
OLD TOWN STOREFRONT
Total Customers Served
Fingerprints / Live Scan
Police Reports Filed
VICR Releases
Citations signed off
Total receipts
579
110
0 17
20 $6,682.00
SRWS
Programs/presentations conducted by SRD's: Youth Court
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Notable Cases
Jacob Paulsen
Adult male
On 09/19, deputies responded to the Win Co to a report of an adult male suspect who had sexually assaulted a 6-year-old juvenile. The 6- year-old victim's mother confronted the suspect. He took off running, and she chased him out of the store. The suspect continued running southbound through the parking lot towards Winchester Rd. A second call for service was received from a second victim who claimed the same suspect had grabbed her buttocks earlier in the day at the Hobby Lobby located at 26443 Ynez Road (TE252620092).
Deputies conducted an area search and located a suspect matching the description walking westbound on Margarita Road from Winchester Road. The victims positively identified the suspect, Jacob Paulsen. Paulsen is an active sex registrant out of the City of Perris, currently on CDC parole. Paulsen was arrested for 288.3(A)PC - Contact minor with intent for sex, 288APC - Oral copulation, 243.4(E)PC - Sexual Battery, 273APC - Willful harm to a child, 288(A)PC - Lewd Acts on a child, 314PC - Indecent exposure, 3056PC - Parole violation.
On 09/28, deputies responded to the CVS on Rancho California in reference to a carjacking. The victim advised dispatch that the suspect, whom he knows as "DJ" was physical, took the victim's keys, stole his vehicle, and possibly fled north on Ynez Rd.
Deputy Madrid contacted the victim and learned he had given the suspect a ride to get something to eat and was dropping him back off at the location. The suspect demanded the victim's car keys, and a struggle ensued in the parking lot. The suspect physically took the keys and fled in the vehicle. Deputies pursued the suspect through the City of Murrieta, where they located him after colliding with multiple vehicles and fleeing the vehicle.
Daniel Hankins was arrested for 215PC - Carjacking,
2800.2(A)CVC - Evading Police Officer, 594(A)PC -Vandalism.
Daniel Hankins
Adult male
CRIME PREVENTION
Team Activity _= - W
Crime Prevention / Neighborhood watch meetings
Safety Presentations / Trainings
September
4 0
Special Events
3 Residential / Business security surveys conducted
0 Residences / Businesses visited for past crime follow-up 0 Station Tours
0 Planning Review Projects
0 Temp Outdoor Use Permits
4 VOLUNTEERS
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Team Activity
Chaplain Hours
September
71.00 Community Action Patrol ( CAP) hours
883.00
Reserve Officer hours ( patrol)
0 Volunteer Patrol hours
162.50
Explorer hours
58.00 Station / Administration
16.00 Total Volunteer hours
1035.00
Call Out Events
2 Special Event Hours
99.50 Area Checks
199
Traffic / Misc. Citations
69 PNOTOS
ALL in a day's work r
We appreciate our Central Homicide Unit (CHU)
taking the time to recognize Deputy Hecht from
the Southwest Station for his efforts in a recent
incident. Excellent work Deputy Hecht! ! !
Deputies located a male subjectwith
outstanding warrants mid delivery, but
the customer's grocery order still
arrived right on time thanks to Deputy
Garcia! After the arrest, he stepped in
and personally completed the drop off.
Item No. 27
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager/City Council
FROM: Ron Moreno, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: October 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Public Works Department Monthly Report for Capital Improvement Projects, Maintenance Projects, and Land Development Projects. This report may also be viewed on the City's website at:
hlt2://temeculaca.gov/270/Cqpital-improvement-Projects-CIP
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CIRCULATION PROJECTS
Diaz Road Expansion, PW17-25
Description Improve Diaz Road to meet the roadway classification of Major Arterial (4 Lanes Divided), between Cherry Street and Rancho California Road. The 2.2-mile stretch will be widened, extended, and/or improved to create a contiguous Major Arterial segment. The project will be developed and constructed in two phases.
Phase 1 will include improvements on Diaz Road from Winchester Road to Rancho California Road. Phase 2 will include improvements to Diaz Road from Cherry Street to Winchester Road.
Cost: $17,050,991
Status: The environmental Initial Study has been approved, Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted, and Notice of Determination filed in May 2022. Design is 60% complete. Regulatory permit applications must be re- submitted for USACE 404 Nationwide Permit and CDFW Streambed Alteration 1602 due to the change in scope of the Murrietta Creek Phase 2B Project, headed by ACOE and RCFC. Current activities include design coordination with utility purveyors (SCE, RCWD, and EMWD) and City project PW16-05 Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive, and RCFC of regulatory permit applications for SWRCB 401 Water Quality Certification and USACE Section 408. Staff is looking at mitigation options in Temecula Creek to comply with regulatory permits. Construction previously anticipated to start in Spring of 2024 is now delayed to Spring of 2027 due to coordination with ACOE and RCFC on their Murrietta Creek Phase 2B Project and the federal Funding of $2M added to project for Federal 26/27 fiscal year. Federal Funding requires completion of NEPA, prior to construction of the project, which is anticipated to take approximately 1 year to complete once funding is authorized.
French Valley Parkway/Interstate 15 Improvements- Phase II, PW16-01 Description: Design and construction of the two-lane northbound collector/distributer road system beginning north of the Winchester Road interchange on -ramps and ending just north of the Interstate 15/Interstate 215 junction with connection to Interstate 15 and Interstate 215.
Cost: $139,751,346
Status: Project is under construction May 2023 — October 2025. The project was opened for public use on April 28, 2025. For detailed information, please visit the project website at TemeculaCA.gov/FVP2.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
CIRCULATION PROJECTS (Continued)
French Valley Parkway/Interstate 15 Improvements- Phase III, PW19-03 Description: Design and construction of the full width French Valley Parkway from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road, including the bridge overcrossing of Interstate 15 and the northbound on -ramps.
Cost: $69,256,794
Status: Design, environmental, and right of way activities started in April 2025 and are expected to be complete in September 2028.
1-15 Congestion Relief, PW19-02
Description: Design and construction of a single auxiliary lane, northbound Interstate 15 connecting the Temecula Parkway on -ramp to the Rancho California Road off -ramp.
Cost: $9,258,710
Status: The project was opened for public use on October 27, 2024. All work, including contract, extra work, and punch list items have been completed. The City and contractor are working on final change orders, invoicing, as -built plans, and other close-out items needed for the City and Caltrans to accept the project.
Project acceptance and filing of the Notice of Completion is anticipated on November 18 or December 9, 2025.
Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive, PW16-05
Description: Design and construction of a new bridge crossing over Murrieta Creek between Rancho California Road and Winchester Road.
Cost: $31,944,641
Status: Design plans are 90% complete. Project has received MSHCP conformance. NEPA approval was achieved in October 2023. CEQA was approved in February 2024. Construction start is anticipated in Summer 2027 depending on availability of HBP funds. Staff continues to work with Caltrans to advance HBP funds to earlier fiscal years to meet the project schedule. Also, additional coordination is required with ACOE and RCFC as Murrietta Creek Phase 213 will likely be in construction concurrently with this project. As of May 2024, Caltrans has authorized full funding of PE and ROW Phases, so all preconstruction activities are authorized for HBP funds at this time. ROW phase has started and is anticipated to be completed by end of 2025/ early 2026.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
CIRCULATION PROJECTS (Continued)
Overland Drive Widening, PW20-11
Description This project includes widening Overland Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Commerce Center Drive, to two lanes in each direction, and the completion of missing segments of sidewalk, streetlights, and installation of the traffic signal at Commerce Center Drive and the modification of the traffic signal at Jefferson Avenue.
Cost: $6,857,804
Status: On July 3, 2024, the IS/MND started the 30-day public notice for comments. It was completed on August 2, 2024. Design is in progress. Consultant and staff are working on project right of way requirements and temporary construction easements.
Rancho California Road Median Improvements, PW23-04
Description: Design and construction of missing raised concrete medians with landscaping between Humber Drive and Butterfield Stage Road. In addition, there will also be construction of missing improvements on the north side of Rancho California Road, between Riesling Court and Promenade Chardonnay Hills. The improvements will include median curbs, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and landscape and irrigation.
Cost: $5,458,000
Status: Design in progress.
Ynez Road Improvements — Phase I, PW23-02
Description: This project includes widening the easterly side of Ynez Road, from Rancho Vista Road north roughly 1600 feet, to two lanes in each direction, and the completion of missing segments of curb and gutter, sidewalk, and striped medians, in coordination with adjacent development.
Cost: $4,518,787
Status: This project is currently in design, environmental, and right of way clearance.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
CIRCULATION PROJECTS (Continued)
De Portola Road/Jedediah Smith Road Roundabout Project, PW23-01 Description: This project includes the design and construction of a roundabout on Ynez/De Portola Road at the intersection of Jedediah Smith Road. The improvements include the construction of a raised traffic circle with desert style hardscape inside the circle.
Cost: $4,469,000
Status: This project is currently in design, environmental, and right of way clearance. Design completion anticipated November 2025.
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation, PW24-08
Description: Roadway rehabilitation of Santiago Road from Ynez Road to the Santiago Road 1-15 overcrossing, Felix Valdez Avenue from Sixth Street to Vincent Moraga Drive, and Rancho Way from Diaz Road and Business Park Drive. Work will generally consist of full -width cold milling of existing asphalt, preparation of grade, placement of Asphalt Concrete Pavement, and crack seal. Work also includes removal and replacement of ADA access ramps, spandrel, and cross gutter, adjustment of existing utilities to grade, installation and removal of temporary video detection, restoration of existing striping, and detector loop removal and replacement.
Cost: $2,100,000
Status: Construction complete
Citywide Slurry Seal, PW25-06
Description: Slurry Seal the following communities: Villages, Rancho Del Sol, Verano, Rancho Solano, Costain Signet, Avendale, Barclay Estates, Woodcrest Country, Ridgeview, Promenade at Temecula.
Cost: $1,800,000
Status: Approval of contract documents and authorization to bid planned for 9/9/2025 City Council Meeting.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Bike and Trail Program — Great Oak Trail Lighting, PW21-16 Description: Project includes the installation of solar lights along the Great Oak Trail adjacent to the northeast side of Pechanga Parkway from Deer Hollow Way to Loma Linda Road.
Cost: $852,808
Status: Staff is working with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to obtain an encroachment permit. Plans and specifications are 90% complete. Construction is expected to begin by Fall 2025.
Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage, PW19-13
Description: Project consists of adding a second garage in the rear of the property to park the squad and Urban Search and Rescue (USR) vehicle, along with a gym and storage rooms. The construction is anticipated to be completed in the Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Cost: $5,165,680
Status: The Wester Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) has been conducting a Joint Project Review (JPR) for the project since August 6t", 2025. Regulatory agencies will have 10 days to conduct their JPR once RCA is complete. Plans and specifications are 95% complete. Bidding is scheduled after environmental regulation review is complete.
Fire Station 84 Renovation, PW19-14
Description: This project includes the design, construction, and renovation of Fire Station 84. The renovations include adding a Wellness Room, expanding the Storage Room, and upgrading the Training Room. Also, the upgrades include electrical, windows, flooring, paint, tile, HVAC, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, garage bay doors and any necessary improvements needed to conform to ADA accessibility access.
Cost: $3,529,450
Status: Construction contract awarded on 09/09/2025 with construction planned to start on 11/27/2025.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (Continued)
Interstate 15/State Route 79 South Interchange Enhanced Landscaping, PW17-19 Description: Landscape beautification of the Interstate 15 corridor between French Valley Parkway and Temecula Parkway, including each interchange, in association with Visit Temecula Valley and the Pechanga Tribe.
This project includes the design and construction of enhanced landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation between the freeway and ramps on the west side of the Interstate 15 / State Route 79S (Temecula Parkway) interchange.
Cost: $3,630,295
Status: Project is in construction. Estimated completion date October 2025.
Santa Gertrudis Creek Phase II, Margarita Road Under -Crossing, PW19-04 Description: Construction of the under -crossing in Santa Gertrudis Creek at Margarita Road to connect the pedestrian/bicycle trail.
Cost: $5,600,123
Status: Project is complete. Project accepted 9/23/2025 and the Notice of Completion has been filed.
Sidewalks — Citywide (Ynez Road, Rancho Highland Drive to Tierra Vista Road), PW17-28 Description: New sidewalks on the west side of Ynez Road from Rancho Highland Drive to Tierra Vista Road.
Cost: $325,213
Status: Construction complete.
Sidewalks — Citywide (Pauba Road, Elinda Road to Showalter Road), PW19-20 Description: New sidewalks and street widening on the South side of Pauba Road from Elinda Road to Showalter Road.
Cost: $1,257,124
Status: Construction contract awarded at the 9/23/25 City Council meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin in November with a duration of approximately 6 months.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (Continued)
Sidewalks — Citywide, PW24-06
Description: Sidewalk and other concrete repairs citywide.
Cost: $605,000.
Status: Construction is underway, anticipated to be completed in November 2025.
Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide, PW23-10
Description: This project will install greenback bike lane pavement markings/legends on various bicycle corridors throughout the City.
Cost: $274,500
Status: This project is anticipated to be bid for construction in October 2025.
Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades - Citywide, PW23-11
Description: This project will install ADA compliant ramp upgrades at school crossing sites throughout the City.
Cost: $275,000
Status: Construction is largely complete. Contractor is working on minor punch list items.
Traffic Signal - Pedestrian Signal Equipment Upgrade Phase 2 - Citywide, PW23-12 Description: This project will install pedestrian countdown signal heads and upgrade traffic signal controllers to improve safety and operations at signalized intersections Citywide including Butterfield Stage Road, Margarita Road, Meadows Parkway, Nicolas Road, Pechanga Parkway, Ring Road, and Ynez Road corridors.
Cost: $572,700
Status: Construction is complete.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (Continued)
Citywide Slurry Seal, PW25-06
Description: Slurry seal several neighborhoods throughout the city.
Cost: $1,602,081.45
Status: Construction contract expected to be awarded 10/14/2025.
Traffic Signal - Safety Lights and Signal Communications Upgrade — Citywide, PW23-13 Description: This project will upgrade all traffic signals safety lights to LED and install communication system upgrades to 42 signals Citywide. Upgraded traffic signal improvements include LED streetlights, signal wiring, vehicle heads, controller cabinets, fiber cable, ethernet switches, wireless radios, and related communication equipment to improve safety and operations with optimized traffic signal timing coordination. Signal timing coordination will be improved along Butterfield Stage Road and Ynez Road corridors.
Cost: $3,255,900
Status: This project is currently in design. Design completion anticipated October 2025.
Traffic Signal Fiber Optic Extension, PW25-01
Description: This project will provide the design and installation of fiber optic communications including conduit, cable, pullboxes, and related communication equipment to traffic signals operations. Various signalized intersections will be improved along the Margarita Road, Meadows Parkway, Date Street, and Nicolas Road corridors.
Cost: $1,675,000
Status: This project is currently in design. Design completion anticipated March 2026.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS
Murrieta Creek Improvements — Trail Lights, PW21-13
Description: This portion of the project involves installing 27 solar lights along the Murrieta Creek trail on the east side of the creek from Rancho California Road to First Street.
Cost: $200,000
Status: The construction contract was awarded to Asad Holdings LLC DBA OrangeBlue General Contractors by City Council on July 22, 2025. Construction is underway, anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2025.
Long Canyon Creek Park Restrooms, PW23-18
Description: This project provides for the design and construction of a new restroom facility at Long Canyon Creek Park that meets current ADA accessibility compliance standards.
Cost: $1,497,930
Status: This project is currently in design. Project will be bid in October 2025 with the bid opening in November 2025. The contract will be awarded in December 2025/January 2026, and construction is anticipated to begin in January/February 2026.
Park Restroom Renovations, Expansion and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PW17-06 Description: Renovation of Ronald Reagan Sports Park North/South Ball Field Restroom Building (new roof, cabinets, fixtures, and other building improvements).
Cost: $1,127,800
Status: The construction contract was awarded to Leslie Gunner Campbell Construction by City Council on March 11, 2025. Construction was completed in September 2025 and the Notice of Completion (NOC) will go to City Council for approval in November 2025.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS (Continued)
Ronald Reagan Sports Park Hockey Rink, PW22-06
Description: This project will include the renovation of the existing hockey rink to install new flooring material, arena style roof structure, bleachers, and various ADA compliance improvements.
Cost: $4,120,406
Status: Construction is underway, anticipated completion by January of 2026.
Ronald Reagan Sports Park Skate Park, PW22-07
Description: Remove and replace the existing skate park and install state-of-the-art skate plaza elements.
Cost: $6,110,000
Status: Project design is complete. Project went out to bid on September 9, 2025, with the bid opening on October 14, 2025. The construction contract will be awarded in December 2025, and construction is anticipated to begin in January 2026.
Vail Ranch Park Restrooms, PW23-06
Description: This project provides for the design and construction of a new restroom facility at Vail Ranch Park that meets current ADA accessibility compliance standards.
Cost: $1,392,930
Status: This project is currently in design. Project will be bid in October 2025 with the bid opening in November 2025. The contract will be awarded in December 2025/January 2026, and construction is anticipated to begin in January/February 2026.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
TRACT DEVELOPMENTS
Altair Tract Development
Description/ Location: Construction of approximately 1,750 new residential units and the construction of the Western Bypass (Pu'eska Mountain Parkway) in the western Temecula hills above the Old Town District between Rancho California Road and Temecula Parkway/ State 79 South.
Developer: Brookfield Residential
Status: Currently precise grading lots and streets for Villages A and B phase 1 on the Northern section of the development and Villages C1, C2 and C3 phase 2 on the Central section of the development.
Performing clearing and rough grading for Villages phase 3 and 4 on the Southern section of the development.
Elderberry Park Tract Development
Description/ Location: Construction of approximately 164 single family residential homes in the Southeast region of the City located along Butterfield Stage Road between De Portola Road and Temecula Parkway.
Developer: Woodside Homes
Status: Currently precise grading for lots and streets, perimeter block walls, and storm drain systems.
Finalizing the wet utility tie-ins from Temecula Parkway West of Butterfield Stage Road.
Richmond American Homes Tract Development
Description/ Location: Construction of approximately 132 single family residential homes within three separate parcels in the Northeast region of the City located along Butterfield Stage Road between Nicolas Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Developer: Richmond American Homes
Status: Currently precise grading for lots and streets. Performing wet utility tie-ins from Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
Rendezvous Apartments
Description/ Location: Phase two of the Rendezvous apartment complex located on South side of Rancho California Road at West of Cosmic Drive.
Developer: Pacific West Development
Status: Constructing phase 1 of 2 buildings on the East section of the development and precising grading Phase 2 buildings on the West section of the development.
Vine Creek Apartments
Description/ Location: Pujol Street North of Main Street within the Old Town District Developer: Pacific West Builders
Status: Construction is complete.
Prado Townhomes
Description/ Location: Construction of 204 multi -family units located in the Northwesterly region of the City along the West side of Ynez Road between County Center Drive and Equity Drive.
Developer: Meritage Homes
Status: Currently precise grading lots and streets.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Solana Senior Assisted Living
Description/ Location: Construction of a 49,000 square foot senior assisted living facility located along the East side of Margarita Road between Via La Vida and Solana Way.
Developer: Griffin Living
Status: The site is currently inactive while the developer secures additional funding to complete the project.
The City's Code Enforcement Division continues to monitor the property under an active code case.
The site remains secure and contained, with periodic monitoring by the Temecula Police Department and Fire Department as needed.
Apollo Storage
Description/ Location: Construction of a 28,000 square foot storage facility located along Madison Avenue at McCabe Court.
Developer: Avidovich Construction
Status: Constructing buildings and interior streets.
Tesla Service Center
Description/ Location: Construction of a 40,000 Square Foot service center for Tesla vehicles.
Developer: Upright Construction
Status: Construction is complete.
Lantern Crest
Description/ Location: Construction of a 526,762 square foot, 494-unit independent living community located at the southeast corner of Date Street at Ynez Road.
Developer: M Grant Corporation
Status: Currently rough grading site.
City of Temecula
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
October 28, 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Nicolas Road/ Calle Girasol Realignment Improvements
Description/ Location: Construction of the realignment and extension of Nicolas Road from Butterfield Stage Road to Joseph Road, including an arch culvert bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek and a multi -use trail adjacent to the roadway.
Developer: Woodside Homes
Status: Currently finalizing preparations for the new roadway over Santa Gertrudis Creek. Expected completion Early 2026.
PRESENTATIONS
10/28/2025
COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY
C ONDUCTED FOR THE
C ITY OF T EMECULA
P RESENTED B Y
T IMOTHY M C L ARNEY P H .D.
22 o How did we select residents to survey?
o Stratified Random Sampling of households by geographic subareas & monitor demographics to match Census ACS
o Ensures balanced, representative sample of residents
o How did we recruit participation?
o Personalized email, text and/or telephone
o PINs to restrict access and ensure one complete per respondent o How were residents able to share their opinions?
o Secure, PIN -protected website
o Telephone (land line or mobile)
o Data collection period: August 27 to September 3, 2025 o What was the sample size?
o 1,114 completed interviews
o Overall margin of error of ±2.9% @ 95% level of confidence
METHODOLOGY OF STUDY
33 LIKE MOST ABOUT TEMECULA
20.6 18.2
11.4 11.3
10.7 10.1
9.7 9.6
8.6 8.2
7.6 5.7
5.3 5.0
4.4 3.8
2.9 2.2
1.9 1.8
7.6 8.4
0 5 10 15 20 25
Public safety / Low crime rate
Cleanliness of City
Schools / Education
Proximity to areas, attractions outside City
Family oriented
Parks, recreation opportunities
Not sure / Cannot think of anything
Small town feel / Community involvement
Variety of activities, entertainment
Proximity to shopping, services in City
Family / Friends / Neighbors
Wineries / Vineyards
Aesthetic beauty, landscaping of City
Open space / Mountains
Good climate, weather
Quiet, peaceful town
Variety of restaurants, food options
Newness of City, infrastructure
Old Town area
Quality of life / General positive comment
Minimal homeless
Affordable cost of living, housing
% Respondents
44 ONE CHANGE TO IMPROVE CITY
24.7 17.9
11.1 8.0
7.6 5.4
5.2 4.9
4.7 3.5
3.3 2.5
2.5 2.4
2.2 2.1
1.7 1.7
1.7 1.6
1.6 2.9
3.8 0 5 10 15 20 25
Reduce traffic
Limit, reduce growth, development
Improve, repair roads
Not sure / Cannot think of anything
Address homeless issue
Enforce traffic laws
No changes needed
Improve police protection, public safety
Reduce cost of housing
Provide more events, activities for all ages
Improve, provide more sidewalks, bike lanes
Improve education, schools
Improve public transit
Improve parks, recreation
Improve traffic light synchronization
Improve shopping, commercial development
Clean up, beautify City, landscaping
Improve diversity of community
Provide more entertainment options, nightlife
Reduce, enforce speed limit
Attract employers, high end businesses
Improve government process, Council
Keep outdoor dining, close streets in downtown
% Respondents
55 CITY SERVICES: OVERALL SATISFACTION
BY STUDY YEAR
44.6 8.2
6.8 5.8
38.1 30.1†
52.2†
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66 62.7
65.3 61.3
56.4 59.4
61.4 41.8
50.3 46.3
44.2 41.2
46.3 42.4
39.0 32.6
29.9 33.5
37.2 32.9
29.9 47.7
35.8 39.0
41.0 42.1
37.0 40.9
44.0 11.4
12.0 10.1
8.9 6.6
4.2 3.9
3 3
3 9.8
8.1 10.3
11.4 3
3 2
2 2
4.8 6.7
6.4 5.4
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3.8 4.8
5.6 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Provide library services
Provide fire protection and prevention services
Provide emergency paramedic services
Provide special events, such as the 4th of July Parade, Rod Run Provide reliable garbage and recycling services
Provide a variety of parks and recreation facilities
Provide online access to City services, information, resources Provide recognition of the Military and Veterans
Maintain sidewalks and curbs
Maintain bike lanes and trails
Provide programs and services to individuals with disabilities Satisfy residents’ needs for shopping opportunities
Maintain a low crime rate
Provide cultural arts, public art, theater and museum services % Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Very satisfied Smwtt satisfied Smwt dissatisfied Very dissatisfied SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES TIER 1
77 36.9
33.6 30.5
29.0 27.9
28.3 24.7
21.8 21.7
22.0 18.2
14.3 10.8
44.9 46.3
41.6 41.5
40.1 39.6
38.6 40.0
37.3 35.1
38.5 33.4
29.9 26.0
27.9 21.1
21.7 11
12 18
14.0 20.5
14.8 19.5
21.4 27.9 31.5
16.9 17
17 26.3
15.5 21.8
19.3 8
8 10
15 11
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Provide senior services
Provide teen services
Maintain local streets and roads
Enforce traffic laws
Provide neighborhood police patrols
Provide diversity, inclusion in events, services, programs, policies Coordinate traffic signals
Manage commercial growth in the City
Acquire and protect open space
Provide local public transportation and shuttle services Promote jobs development in the City
Address homelessness
Manage residential growth in the City
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Very satisfied Smwtt satisfied Smwt dissatisfied Very dissatisfied SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES TIER 2
88 NOTICED TRAFFIC CONGESTION
REDUCTION ON NORTHBOUND I -5
Have not noticed
traffic reduction
30.1 Yes, noticed
reduction in
traffic congestion
on I-15 (North)
55.2 Not sure
13.8 Prefer not to
answer
0.9 99
SATISFACTION WITH TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS
BY STUDY YEAR
41.6 24.6
3.8 3.9
17.4 18.5
49.0†
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100
2025 2021
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FUNDING PRIORITIES
66.2 70.6
67.8 70.8
59.6 66.4
50.8 47.4
28.4 30.2
26.4 28.2
34.3 24.0
19.9 21.4
25.4 26.8
9.4 29.5
22.6 25.1
21.9 26.3
17.5 28.7
29.8 45.4
41.0 44.6
39.2 33.1
42.5 42.0
39.6 32.1
18.3 24.4
7.3 8.9
14.3 13.4
18.9 15.8
22.6 24.8
20.3 19.9
28.2 26.4
30.9 19.2
41.0 5.5
4.5 6.5
4.6 6.2
9.9 6.4
5.3 6.5
8.9 32.2
18.0 3
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Maintain city streets, parks, public facilities, and infrastructure Make infrastructure improvements to improve traffic circulation Provide fire protection and paramedic services
Advocate to State, Fed Depts of Transportation to improve circulation on I-15 Provide police and crime prevention services
Remove homeless encampments that are fire hazard/danger to public health Acquire and protect open space and natural habitat areas Provide incentives to attract new employers and jobs to the City Encourage the upkeep and rehabilitation of existing commercial centers Expand services and programs for individuals with disabilities Improve the appearance of public infrastructure and landscapes Develop high quality arts, culture, history and sporting events and facilities Attract, expand institutions of higher learning such as a college or university Expand teen services and programs
Increase recreation programs
Revitalize Jefferson Corridor and other outdated commercial areas of the City Expand and improve the network of bicycling, pedestrian, recreation trails Encourage development of affordable housing subsidized with taxpayer funds Build additional park-n-ride lots for carpoolers
% Respondents
High priority Medium priority Low priority Should not spend money DK/NA
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67.8 49.6 54.5
25.2 38.4 30.7
4.0 3.9 6.4 10.7
4.0 66.6
26.7 2.7 3.1 5.5
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PERCEPTION OF CITY STAFF
1212
Residents continue to be satisfied with Temecula and the City’s performance
o Overall quality of life
o Overall performance in providing municipal services
o Customer service provided by staff
Specific Strengths
o Library services
o Fire protection & EMS
o Special Events
o Garbage/recycling services
o Park & Recreation facilities
o Online access to city services
Opportunities for improvement
o Managing growth & development
o Traffic management
o Addressing homelessness
o Promoting job growth/economic development
o Local transportation/shuttle services
o Maintaining streets, parks, infrastructure
KEY CONCLUSIONS
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1 Subject:FW: Resolution of Necessity Hearing - October 28, 2025 - Assessor's Parcel Number 921-281-011
Attachments:Letter to City 2025 10 27 Objection to RON.pdf From: Michelle Pase
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Subject: Resolution of Necessity Hearing - October 28, 2025 - Assessor's Parcel Number 921-281-011
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Re: Resolution of Necessity Hearing - October 28, 2025
Assessor's Parcel Number 921-281-011
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers:
This office represents GGG Partnership, the fee owner of the property located at 28481 Rancho California Road, Temecula, Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel Number 921-281-011.
On behalf of our client, we object to the proposed resolution that seeks to authorize condemnation of portions of the GGG Partnership property.
The City has not made a valid Government Code Section 7267.2 offer.1 Making a valid precondemnation offer is a mandatory prerequisite to condemnation. (Gov. Code §7267.2; City of San Jose v. Great Oaks Water Co.(1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 1005, 1011.) Government Code Section 7267.2 provides that “Prior to adopting a resolution of necessity . . . the public entity shall establish an amount it believes to be just compensation therefor, and shall make an offer to the owner or owners of record to acquire the property for the full amount so established . . .” (Gov. Code §7267.2, subd. (a)(1), emphasis added.) The Government Code requires that the appraisal and offer shall be based on the principles of just compensation. (Gov. Code §7267.2, subds. (a) and (b).) The Government Code requires that the offer must be for the “just compensation for the real property acquired and for damages to remaining property.” (Gov. Code §7267.2, subd. (b).) In the Eminent Domain Law, there are specific standards to be applied in determining just compensation including compensation for damages to the remaining property (or severance damages). (See Code Civ.
Proc., §§1263.310 et seq., 1263.410 et seq.)
1 The Government Code Section 7267.2 offer requirement is not a quasi-legislative determination subject to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.235. Even so, the offer does not comply with Government Code Section 7267.2. The proffered offer is invalid. The City’s offer was not based on a valid and approved appraisal by the City Council.
City of Temecula
October 28, 2025
The fundamental directive to determine just compensation has not been followed.
The assumptions utilized by the City’s appraiser, and upon which the City relies for the purpose of the resolution of necessity, defy the law relating to just compensation. x In valuing the proposed takings from the subject property, the offer appraisal values the property as though it is a vacant land parcel. The subject property, however, is very much entitled and improved with an office building, parking, drive aisles, landscaping, etc. The proposed take areas are not “vacant land” at all but are falsely considered such to reduce compensation. The appraisal improperly ignores the improvements on the subject property and within the proposed take areas.
x The offer appraisal’s valuation of the permanent easements are flawed. The City is taking permanent roadway and water easements. Yet, the offer appraisal is valuing such easements as utilizing 95% of rights. There is no explanation provided as to how the property owner has 5% of property rights in the easement areas.
x The offer appraisal “analysis” is legally flawed concerning severance damages.
No analysis of severance damages are provided. It is illogical to claim there will be no damage to the remainder as a result of permanent easements and temporary construction easement for an 18-month period.
x The offer appraisal ignores, at a minimum fails to consider, “the construction and use of the project for which the property is taken in the manner proposed by the plaintiff…” in contravention of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1263.420. (See also, Code Civ. Proc., § 1263.440, subd. (a) [“The amount of any damage to the remainder . . . shall reflect any delay in the time when the damage . . . caused by the construction and use of the project in the manner proposed by the plaintiff will actually be realized”].) The City’s appraiser failed to consider the damages to the subject property remainder as improved. The offer appraisal does not address the proposed construction period which, among other things, appears to impact parking, landscaping, among other impacts, to the subject property. x The offer appraisal is also stale. The appraisal utilizes a March 2025 date of value—more than seven months ago. It utilizes “comparable” sales from 2021 to 2024.
City of Temecula
October 28, 2025
These are fundamental requirements to establish the constitutional requirement of just compensation. The City, by hiring an appraiser to ignore constitutional requirements, is not permitted to condemn.
The City’s appraisal and offer fail to comply with Government Code Section 7267.2. It is contrary to the policy behind the mandatory Government Code requirements found in other provisions of the Government Code. The purpose of the Government Code precondemnation offer is to require the public entity to “make every reasonable effort to acquire expeditiously real property by negotiation.” (Gov. Code §7267.1; see also Gov. Code §§7267.6, 7267.7; Taper, supra,129 Cal.App.3d at 612.)
The City has not shown that the project has been located or planned in a manner compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury. It has also not shown that the property interest(s) sought to be condemned are necessary for the Project.
From the language that is provided in the proposed resolution, it appears the City is taking too little. It is very likely that the City will exceed the scope and time of the takings requiring the property owner to monitor the City’s Project. The City’s unrealistic, unsupported and confusing takings burden the subject property and ownership. Such a burden on the property owner is contrary to Government Code Section 7267.6 which provides, “No public entity shall make it necessary for an owner to institute legal proceedings to prove the fact of the taking of his real property.” (See also Taper v. City of Long Beach (1982) 129 Cal.App.3d 590, 612.) It also demonstrates that the least private injury requirement is not satisfied.
The City is not conducting a fair, legal and impartial hearing on the proposed adoption of the resolution of necessity. As a condition precedent to the exercise of the power of eminent domain, a public entity must hold a public hearing to determine whether a particular taking meets the three public interest and necessity criteria articulated in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1240.030. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1245.235.) If, after such public hearing, the public entity determines that the proposed taking meets that criteria, then it must adopt a resolution of necessity before proceeding to condemn. (Code Civ. Proc., §§1240.040, 1245.220.) Implicit in this requirement of a hearing and the adoption of a resolution of necessity is the concept that, in arriving at its decision to take, the public entity engages in a good faith and judicious consideration of the pros and cons of the issue and that the decision to take be buttressed by substantial evidence of the existence of the three basic requirements set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1240.030. (Redevelopment Agency v. Norm’s Slauson (1985) 173 Cal.App.3d 1121, 1125-1126.) In the absence of a fair and impartial hearing, the resolution of necessity is void.
City of Temecula
October 28, 2025
The City has already committed itself to the project and has committed itself to the adoption of this resolution of necessity as demonstrated in the staff report and proposed resolution of necessity. The City is precommitted and thus cannot decide not to acquire or delay acquiring the right-of-way proposed. Adoption of this proposed resolution of necessity adoption would be an abuse of discretion. The resolution of necessity would be void.
GGG Partnership reserves the right to raise additional objections.
Very truly yours,
Michael H. Leifer
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