ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 10,2026 - 3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION-2:15 PM
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. The City Council convened in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to the following matter of pending litigation:Alexander Reynolds v. City of Temecula(Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVSW2405417).
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 3:02 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Chaplain Mzizi Themba of Riverside County Sheriff's Office FLAG SALUTE: Lanadria Bates
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation by Jacob's House
BOARD /COMMISSION REPORTS -NONE
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Sheriffs Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS- NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Kim Gerrish—Michelle's Place • Roxanne Rountree and Calen Daniel - EMWD • Rick Reiss • Marshall Hamilton—SAFE Family Justice Centers • Michael Gregory • Omar Arbelaez
• John Leonard • Bernard Budney
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PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Gary Oddi (Item #8)
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 27, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of January 27, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-02 Amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Temecula Municipal Code (LR25-0382) (Second Reading)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt 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
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (b)(3)
5. Adopt Amended and Restated City of Temecula Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and Adoption Agreement Pursuant to IRS Changes for 2026
2 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CITY
OF TEMECULA SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN AND THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN
ADOPTION AGREEMENT
6. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Traffic Signal - Safety Lights and Signal Communications Upgrade - Citywide Project, PW23-13
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Traffic Signal - Safety Lights and Signal Communications Upgrade - Citywide Project, PW23-13; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
RECESS:
At 4:32 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 4:35 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
8. 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. 2026-03
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
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
3 ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
The City Council approved the placement of the following topic on a future agenda:
1. Support of SB 974 (Rahn)
(5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:40 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Clo -a _ -_ .. . with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Ma. •rnia.
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