ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 27,2026 -3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION- 1:00 PM
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the acquisition of an approximate 40,929 square foot permanent easement for public use, namely public street, bridge, public utility, drainage and all uses necessary or convenient thereto (Subject Easement) in connection with the proposed Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive Project(PW 16-05)(Project). The Subject Easement is located on that certain approximate 539,273 square foot (12.38 acres) real property improved with a flood control channel located on the section of the Murrieta Creek Flood Channel east of Diaz Road at the north end of Avenida Alvarado,just south of Winchester Road, and identified as Riverside County Tax Assessor's Parcel Number 909-120-016 (Property) owned by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The negotiators for the City are Ron Moreno, William Becerra,Anissa Sharp and the City's acquisition consultant Kim Bibolet of Monument (City Acquisition Consultant).
Under negotiations are the price and terms of the acquisition of the Subject Easement. 111 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council convened in closed session with the City Attorney's Office pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)with respect to one matter of pending litigation: City of Temecula v Sohan Singh, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVSW2303952).
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 four matters 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 3:02 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Drew Davis of Temecula United Methodist Church FLAG SALUTE: Kai Komrosky
ROLL CALL: Alexander,Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation by Casey Elliott, Vice President of Townsend Public Affairs, Regarding Annual Legislative Update
1 BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Fire Department(CAL FIRE)
PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Laurel LaMont • Drew Davis
• Jenna McGraw • Maria Dwyer
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Art Richard(Item#5) • Ken Heagle(Item#5)
• Cassandra Peters(Item#5) • Laurel LaMont(Item#8) • Jordan Richard(Item #5) • Nicholas DiPaolo (Item#8)
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 Kalfus. 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 January 13, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of January 13, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
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 November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025
2 Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's Report for the period of November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025.
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 Amending Title 8 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Regulate Kratom Products (Long Range Project No. LR25-0438) (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt 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)
6. Approve Purchase of One Altec AT37G Boom Truck from Altec Industries, Inc. for Public Works Traffic Maintenance
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of one Altec AT37G Boom Truck from Altec Industries, Inc. utilizing Sourcewell contract #110421-ALT for a total amount of$189,915.78.
7. Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement with Rain Drop Products, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of the Reservoir and Related Equipment at Eagle Soar Playground Recommendation: That the City Council approve:
1. A resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT
ENTITLED PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF TEMECULA AND RAIN DROP PRODUCTS,
LLC, FOR THE RESERVOIR AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AT THE
EAGLE SOAR PLAYGROUND SPLASH PAD AT MIKE NAGGAR
COMMUNITY PARK
2. An additional budget appropriation of$15,000 from Measure S to cover the agreement.
8. Approve Initial Study and Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Approve Plans and Specifications for Ynez Road Improvements - Phase I Project, PW23-02
3 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE INITIAL STUDY AND ADOPTING
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; AND
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN SUBSTANTIAL
FORM, ALL FOR THE YNEZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I
PROJECT, PW23-02
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make minor refinements and revisions as necessary to the Plans and Specifications; and
3. Direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to file a Notice of Determination for the Project.
9. Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for Consultant Services for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements- Phase II, PW16-01 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed$300,000, to provide continued professional construction management services for the I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements - Phase II project, PW16-01.
RECESS:
At 4:32 PM,the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District and Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency Meetings. At 4:35 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Introduce Animal Ordinance to Amend Title 6 of the Temecula Municipal Code (LR25-0382) Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ANIMAL KEEPING SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THIS 4 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 Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
BUSINESS
13. Introduce Ordinance Amending Section 10.28.010(D) of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Streets
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010(D) OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS
Item continued to future City Council meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
14. Community Development Department Monthly Report
15. Fire Department Monthly Report
16. Police Department Monthly Report
17. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney reported that at the closed session the City Council acted on the following matters:
1. The Council set fair market value for the property interests to be acquired for the Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive Project, authorized the Staff to make an offer to the property owner, and set parameters for settlement of the acquisition price;
2. The City Council authorized the City Attorney's office to initiate litigation against the owners of three properties, Temecula Town Center,Jefferson Winchester Shopping Center, and Solana Ridge Assisting Living,to abate public nuisances on those properties." 5 ADJOURNMENT
IAt 4:43 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecu California.
Jessi nder, Mayor
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