ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 24,2026 -3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION-2:00 PM
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.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — The City Council convened in closed session with its designated representatives to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The City's designated representatives are City Manager Aaron Adams, City Attorney Peter Thorson,Assistant City Manager Kevin Hawkins, Director of Finance Jennifer Hennessey, Deputy City Manager Luke Watson and Interim Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Becky Obmann. The employee organization is the California Teamsters Local Union No. 986, an affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, General Teamsters, Airline, Aerospace & Allied Employees, Public, Professional, & Medical Employees, Warehousemen, Drivers, Construction, Rock& Sand.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:03 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Bishop Terrence Hundley of The Place City of Miracles FLAG SALUTE: Abby Trask
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn (left meeting at 3:30 pm), Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Fire Department(CAL FIRE)
1 PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Jim Dykema • Isabel Fregoso
• Austin Webb • Ashely Arms
• Adam Eventov • Laurel LaMont
• Mark Landon • Michael Gregory
• Erik Faulkner • Greg Langworthy
• Denyse Wilson
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Teri Biancardi (Item#13) • Casey Maze (Item#13) 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(4-0, Rahn absent): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
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 February 10, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of February 10, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09
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 December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the period of December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
2 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 Amending Section 10.28.010(D) of the Temecula Municipal Code Regarding Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Streets (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt 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
6. Approve Third Amendment with San Diego State University Foundation for the Radio Communications Site Lease
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the third amendment with the San Diego State University Foundation for the Radio Communication Site Lease, adding $25,306.32 for an additional three year term, for a total agreement amount of$106,288.44.
7. Approve Increase to Contingency for the Professional Services Agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc. for the Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive Project, PW16-05 Recommendation: That the City Council increase the City Manager's authority to approve extra work by $200,000 to complete the design, environmental permitting and documentation, right-of-way acquisition, and other project oversite tasks as required under the Federal Highway Bridge Program(HBP) Grant for the Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive Project, PW16-05.
RECESS:
At 3:53 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 3:55 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - CONSENT
CALENDAR
10. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Recommendation: That the City Council/Board of Directors adopt the following resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET
3 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2026-30 AND AMENDING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RESOLUTION NO. CSD 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS
Approved the Staff Recommendation(4-0, Rahn absent): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart.
The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
11. Consider Position of Support for Senate Bill 974 Regarding Property Taxation Transfer for Severely and Permanently Disabled Persons(At the Request of Mayor Pro Tem Rahn) Recommendation: That the City Council consider a position of support for Senate Bill 974, authored by Senator Kelley Seyarto, regarding property taxation transfer for severely and permanently disabled persons.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Rahn absent): Motion by Stewart, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
12. Receive and File Presentation on General Plan Update and Community Vision Plan Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file a presentation on the status of the General Plan Update and the Community Vision Plan.
Receive and file only, no action.
13. Adopt Resolution to Conduct Proactive Fire Prevention and Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Sites Identified by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Consistent With State Proclamations
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA TO CONDUCT ADDITIONAL PROACTIVE FIRE
PREVENTION AND HAZARDOUS FUEL REDUCTION ON SITES
4 IDENTIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION/RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT CONSISTENT WITH MULTIPLE GOVERNOR'S
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS
Approved the Staff Recommendation(4-0, Rahn absent): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus.
The vote reflected unanimous approval with Rahn absent.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
14. Community Development Department Monthly Report
15. Fire Department Monthly Report
16. Public Works 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 4:33 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, wi s - ession commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Teme . r, 'fornia.
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Jessie- Ale ander, Mayor
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Randi Johl, City Clerk
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