ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
APRIL 28,2026 -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.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the acquisition of certain property interests, including a permanent easement, on two properties described below that are necessary for the proposed construction of offsite public improvements to certain portions of Ynez Road, in connection with PW23-02 Ynez Road Improvements - Phase I (Project). The negotiators for the City are Ron Moreno and Anissa Sharp. The negotiators for the respective real property interests are set forth below. (i) The acquisition of certain property interests from the real properties located on Rancho California Road in the City of Temecula (APNs 944-290-016 and 944-290-017). Specifically, the City seeks to acquire an approximate 54,235 square foot permanent access and maintenance easement.The negotiating parties are the City of Temecula and the property owners Don B. Norris and Karen R. Norris, Trustees of The Norris Family Trust, Dated January 18, 2019 or Successor Trustee Thereof; Edward Damian Amorosi, Trustee under The Amorosi Family Trust Dated July 25, 1988; Bruce A. Whittenberg, Trustee of The Whittenberg Family Trust,Dated September 21, 1990-SPH;Rosemary Liegler,as Trustee of The Liegler Family Trust, Survivor's Trust, Dated April 2, 1987, as to an Undivided 1.5152% Interest; Charles Arlington Russell and Marjorie Marie Russell, Trustees of The Charles Arlington Russell Revocable Trust under Agreement Dated May 2, 2013, an Undivided One-Half Interest and to Marjorie Marie Russell and Charles Arlington Russell, Trustees of The Marjorie Marie Russell Revocable Trust under Agreement Dated May 2, 2013, an Undivided One-Half Interest, as May Be Amended; William Tekunoff and Betty June Tekunoff, Trustees of The Tekunoff Family Trust Dated October 11, 2002; Norman Yamauchi and Nora Yamauchi, husband and wife as Joint Tenants; Donald D. Kaiserman and Joyce S. Kaiserman,husband and wife as Community Property; Humberto A. Galleno and Ana Galleno, Ttee F/T Galleno Family Tr Dtd 7-23-88 as there Interest May Appears. Under negotiations are price and terms of the acquisition of these property interests.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:04 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Treadway of Rancho Community Church FLAG SALUTE: Kevin Hawkins, Assistant City Manager
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus,Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
1 PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation of Proclamation to Retiring Assistant City Manager Kevin Hawkins Presentation to City Manager of the Year Aaron Adams
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:
• Teresse Lewis • Isabel Fregoso
• Gabrielle M. • Mike Naggar
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 Schwank, 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 April 14, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of April 14, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
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 January 1, 2026 Through January 31, 2026 2 Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the period of January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026.
5. Approve Expenditure of Funds to Renew VMware Licensing with Insight Public Sector Recommendation: That the City Council approve the expenditure of$134,011.05 to Insight Public Sector for the renewal of VMware annual support licenses.
6. Approve Increase of Construction Contingency to the Long Canyon Creek Park Restrooms Project, PW23-18
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an increase to the construction contingency for Long Canyon Creek Park Restrooms Project, PW23-18 by $35,000.
7. Award Construction Contract to Cat Tracking Inc. for Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Cat Tracking Inc., in the amount of $202,800 for the Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount of$20,280, which is equal to 10%of the contract amount; and
3. Find that the Bike Lane Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-10, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees.
8. Approve Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc., for the Murrieta Creek Bridge at Overland Drive Project, PW16-05 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the second amendment to the professional services agreement with CNS Engineers, Inc. to modify the rate sheet and allow the Director of the Public Works to consider and approve future annual adjustment to the payment rates and payment schedule.
9. Approve Parcel Map 39353 and Tract Map 39406 for Condominium Purposes Recommendation: That the City Council approve Parcel Map 39353 and Tract Map 39406 in conformance with the California Civil Code 4125 and the Subdivision Map Act.
10. Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01
3 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications, and Authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01; and
2. Make a finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1(f), Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
11. Recommend Approval of Quitclaim of Interest in Drainage and Flowage Easement on Parcel 14 and Parcel 17 Described in Declaration of Dedication (Elderberry Park / Paseo del Sol Development)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE
TRANSFER TO TAYLOR MORRISON OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA'S INTEREST IN AND TO CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND
FLOWAGE EASEMENTS DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC
PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF DEDICATION RECORDED ON JUNE 16, 1989 AS DOCUMENT
NUMBER 199267 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE
RECESS:
At 5:05 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 5:08 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
14. Adopt Resolution Declaring City Owned Parcels APN: 910-262-007 & 910-262-008 to be Exempt from the Surplus Land Act
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b), 54221(f)(1)(A) AND 4 54221(f)(1)(F) THAT REAL PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY
LOCATED EAST OF JEFFERSON AVE, NORTH OF BUECKING
DRIVE, AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC ON MCCABE COURT
IN UPTOWN TEMECULA AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NOS. 910-262-007 AND 910-262-008 ARE NOT
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE AND ARE EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND, AUTHORIZING THE PROPERTY TO BE PUT
OUT FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FINDING THE DECLARATION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
15. Adopt Resolution Declaring City Owned Property Located at 28434 Pujol Street to be Exempt from the Surplus Land Act
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54221(b) AND 54221(f)(1)(B)
THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT
28434 PUJOL STREET AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 922-052-023 IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S
USE AND IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, FINDING THE
DECLARATION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND TAKING RELATED
ACTIONS
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
16. Community Development Department Monthly Report
17. Fire Department Monthly Report
18. Police Department Monthly Report
19. 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:
5 1. Presentation from Staff on Use of Glyphosate in Parks, Medians, Sidewalks and other areas in the Community.
(5-0): Motion by Alexander, 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 5:18 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Tem-
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