ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 18,2025-3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
INVOCATION: Aaron Adams, City Manager
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Brenden Kalfus
ROLL CALL: Alexander,Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Visit Temecula Valley Regarding Tourism Within Temecula Valley
BOARD /COMMISSION REPORTS
Community Services Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Sheriffs Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS-NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Jessica Christopher • Morris Minsberg
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Mark Watson(Item#23)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated below,the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar.
Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Stewart,Second by Alexander.The vote reflected unanimous approval.
1. Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances and Resolutions Included in the Agenda 1 Recommendation: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
2. Approve Action Minutes of October 28, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of October 28, 2025.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Approve City Treasurer's Report for the Period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
5. Approve Financial Statements for the 4th Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the financial statements for the 4th quarter ended June 30, 2025; and .
2. Approve Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Adjustments outlined in the attached Exhibit A; and
3. Appropriate the following Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditures:
a. Appropriate $1,000,000 transfer into the General Fund from the Pension Trust(PARS),to supplement surplus General Fund Balance for an Additional Discretionary Payment(ADP)towards the Ca1PERS Pension Unfunded Liability.
b. Appropriate $4,000,000 ADP towards the Ca1PERS Pension Unfunded Liability from surplus General Fund Balance.
c. Appropriate $2,000,000 of the year-end General Fund surplus to the Fire Facility Acquisition Fund,to pay back a portion of the $5 million advance from this Fund to make an ADP in FY 2025-26.
6. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-15 Amending Title 17 of Temecula Municipal Code to Make 2 Technical Revisions and Updates to Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Long Range Project No. LR25-0099) (Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS AND
UPDATES TO THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE DESIGN
ORDINANCE TO MAKE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITYWIDE
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3)
7. Approve First Amendment to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Cumulative Special Attorney Services
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a first amendment to the agreement for cumulative special attorney services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the amount of$1,100,000, for a total agreement amount of$1,200,000.
8. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with California Ranch Company for Large Animal Care During Disasters
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding with California Ranch Company for large animal care during disasters.
9. Approve Renaming of the Alternative Compliance Program to the Stormwater Compliance Credit Program
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE UPDATED PROGRAM NAME
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN STORMWATER
COMPLIANCE CREDIT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
10. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County, Inc. for Traumatic Incident Citizen Support
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County, Inc., in the amount of$12,500 for Traumatic Incident Citizen Support. 3 11. Approve Amendments to Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-30 for Various Projects
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-30 FOR VARIOUS
PROJECTS
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Adjustments and Appropriations to the Capital Improvement Program as outlined in Exhibit A; and
3. Approve the addition of an"Emergency Operations Centers"to be listed under"Future Years Projects"of the Capital Improvement Program Budget.
12. Approve Amendments to Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-26 for 111 the Nicolas Road Multi-Use Trail Extension Project, PWNT-25 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR NICOLAS
ROAD MULTI-USE TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT(PWNT-25)
2. Approve an appropriation of$500,000 in Measure A funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Nicolas Road Multi-Use Trail Extension Project, PWNT-25.
13. Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II, PW16-01
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the fifth amendment to the agreement for consultant services with T.Y. Lin International in an amount not to exceed $197,357 to provide continued construction closeout support for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II, PW16-01. 4 14. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the I-15 Congestion Relief Project, PW19-02
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the I-15 Congestion Relief Project, PW19-02, as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10%of the final contract amount; and
3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, if no liens have been filed.
RECESS:
At 3:56 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District, Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency and Temecula Public Financing Authority Meetings. At 3:59 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
19. Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-14 Adopting the 2025 Building and Fire Codes(Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE;
CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE; CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS, AMENDING
TITLE 15 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
APPROVING A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
5 Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Alexander. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
20. Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Weed Abatement Special Assessment Resolution for Calendar Year 2025 for Placement on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Assessment Rolls Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE
CITY OF TEMECULA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, FOR COSTS
OF ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION TO BE PLACED ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
TAX ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Alexander. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
21. Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Oremor of Temecula, LLC, dba Temecula Valley Toyota, for the Expansion of its Motor Vehicle Service Facility
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a fee reimbursement agreement between the City of Temecula and Oremor of Temecula, LLC, dba Temecula Valley Toyota, for the expansion of its motor vehicle service facility, located at 26631 Ynez Road and 41902 and 41922 Motor Car Parkway.
Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
22. Introduce Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding Off-Premises Sign Standards
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.28 OF TITLE 17 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OFF-PREMISES
SIGN STANDARDS, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) SECTION 15061 (B)(3)
6 Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
23. Introduce Ordinance Amending Titles 5, 8, and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Implement Senate Bill 1186
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLES 5, 8, AND 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT SB 1186 TO
INCLUDE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS TO ALLOW FOR A NON-STOREFRONT
(DELIVERY ONLY) MEDICINAL CANNABIS RETAILER AND
MAKING A FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(C)(2)AND SECTION 15061(B)(3)
Item was tabled.
BUSINESS
24. Adopt Resolution Setting Recommended Fees for City Hockey Rink Rentals (At the Request of Subcommittee Members Schwank and Stewart)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF
HOCKEY RINKS AT RONALD REAGAN SPORTS PARK AND
MICHAEL "MIKE"NAGGAR COMMUNITY PARK
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
25. Consider Request to Name Portion of Trail Along Diaz Road for Staff Sergeant Louis Cardin (At the Request of Subcommittee Members Kalfus and Stewart) Recommendation: That the City Council consider a request to name a portion of the trail along Diaz Road for Staff Sergeant Louis Cardin based on a public recognition nomination from Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
7 26. Appoint Members to the Planning Commission and Old Town Local Advisory Committee Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to the Planning Commission and Old Town Local Advisory Commission effective January 1, 2026.
Motion to appoint Fernando Solis, Lanae Turley-Trejo, David Matics, Mark Watson and Bob Hagel to the Planning Commission (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
Motion to retain the existing five members and change the make-up of the Old Town Local Advisory to match (3-2, Alexander and Kalfus opposed): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected approval with Alexander and Kalfus opposing.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS(RECEIVE AND FILE)
27. Fire Department Monthly Report
28. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
The City Council approved the placement of the following topics on a future agenda:
1. Ordinance to Ban Kratom Consistent with Riverside County (Rahn) (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Alexander. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
2. Public Facing Board, Committee or Commission(Kalfus) (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:42 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
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