ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 13,2026 -3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION-2:00 PM
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the potential acquisition and conveyance of portions five properties in connection with the French Valley Interchange Project. The first property is owned by England Family Mortuary,APN 910-262-006,approximately, 1.25 acres, and located at 27135 Madison Avenue, Temecula. The second property is owned by the City, APN 910-262-007,approximately 1.07 acres and located on McCabe Court westerly of the first property. The third property is the City owned Jefferson Recreation Center, APN 910-262-008, approximately 1.1 acres, and located on McCabe Court westerly of the second property on McCabe Court. The fourth property is owned by the City, APN 910-262-061, approximately 1.83 acres, and located on McCabe Court westerly of the third property. The fifth property is vacant property owned by Hoffman Investments, APN 910-272-001, approximately 1.68 acres, and located on Madison Avenue easterly of McCabe Court.Negotiators for the City are Aaron Adams,Kevin Hawkins, Luke Watson,Ron Moreno, Anissa Sharp,and Haide Urias.Under negotiations are price and terms of the potential acquisition and/or sale of one or more of the properties by the City for relocation obligations to England Family Mortuary.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION. The City Council convened in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with respect to one matter of potential litigation. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation involving the City and the City Council will decide whether to initiate litigation.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:05 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Joseph Holden, Calvary Chapel
FLAG SALUTE: Antonio Dandoud
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus,Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation to Incoming/Outgoing Mayor and Community Services District President Presentation Regarding Community Emergency Response Team(CERT)
BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS -NONE
1 PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Sheriffs Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Bernard Budney • Ron Larson
• Laurel LaMont • Greg Langworthy
• Barbara Perez
All electronic comments received were made a part of the record of this meeting.
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 Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
1. Waive Reading of Title and Text of All Ordinances and Resolutions Included in the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive the reading of the title and text of all ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
2. Approve Action Minutes of December 9, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of December 9, 2025.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
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 October 1, 2025 Through October 31, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the period of October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
5. Receive and File Citywide Year-End Report Highlighting 2025 Accomplishments Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the citywide year-end report highlighting 2025 accomplishments.
2 6. Approve Annual Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual legislative platform for calendar year 2026.
7. Approve Annual City Council Protocol Manual for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOL
MANUAL RELATED TO POLICIES GOVERNING THE
OPERATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
8. Approve Annual Boards, Committees and Commissions Handbook for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual Boards, Committees and Commissions Handbook for calendar year 2026.
9. Approve Annual Citywide Records Retention Schedule and Records Destruction for Calendar Year 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE ESTABLISHED
CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, THEREBY
AMENDING AND RESTATING THE RECORDS RETENTION
POLICY, AND APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
RECORDS
10. Approve Non-Exclusive Services Agreement With Data Ticket, Inc. for Administrative and Parking Citation Processing
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a five-year Non-Exclusive Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for Administrative and Parking Citation Processing Services in the amount of$250,000.
11. Award Consultant Services Agreement to Willdan Financial Services for Full Cost Allocation Plan, Comprehensive User Fee Study and Development Impact Fee Study Recommendation: That the City Council award a Consultant Services Agreement toWilldan Financial Services, in the amount of$100,000 for Full Cost Allocation Plan, Comprehensive User Fee Study and Development Impact Fee Study.
3 12. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Murrieta Creek Trail Solar Lights, PW21-13
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the Murrieta Creek Trail Solar Lights, PW21-13, 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.
13. Approve Increase to Construction Contingency for the Contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve increase to the construction contingency for the contract with American Asphalt South, Inc., in the amount of$245,000 for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06,resulting in a total construction contingency of$779,027.15; and
2. Approve increase to the City Manager's authorization to approve contract change orders up to $779,027.15.
14. Award Construction Contract to Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. for the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp., in the amount of$264,052 for the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the contract amount, $26,405.20; and
3. Make a finding that this project is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees.
15. Award Construction Contract to Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. for the Long Canyon Creek Park Restrooms Project, PW23-18
Recommendation: That the City Council:
4 1. Award a construction contract to Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp., in the amount of$189,695.50 for the Long Canyon Creek Park Restrooms Project, PW23-18; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10%of the contract amount, $18,969.55; and
3. Make a finding that this project is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees.
RECESS:
At 4:15 PM,the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District and Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meetings. At 4:18 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Introduce Ordinance Amending Title 8 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Regulate Kratom Products (Long Range Project No. LR25-0438)
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION,
AND POSSESSION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS, AND MAKE A
FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (b)(3)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
BUSINESS
19. Approve Voluntary Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Temecula and the Pechanga Band of Indians (At the Request of Pechanga Tribal Council Representatives Rahn and Schwank)
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a voluntary Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Pechanga Band of Indians in substantial form.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
5 20. Approve Annual Proclamation List for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the annual proclamation list for calendar year 2026.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-1): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Alexander opposing.
21. Consider Appointments to City Council Committees for Calendar Year 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to serve on committees for calendar year 2026 and approve related City Council Committee Appointments List.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Rahn. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
22. Police Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:33 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
Adjourned in Memory of
Linda Williams and Firefighter Danny Cook
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