ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
MAY 12,2026 -3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION -2:30 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.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:07 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Rabbi Yonasan Abrams of Chabad of Temecula FLAG SALUTE: Rabbi Yonasan Abrams Family
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation to 2026 Deputy City Clerk of the Year Erika Ramirez Presentation to Recipients of Military Banner Program
Presentation of Proclamation for Water Safety Month
Presentation of Proclamation for Public Works Week
Presentation of Proclamation for Bike Month
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:
• Laurel LaMont • Jeff Kingsberg
• Drew Davis • Greg Langworthy
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Martin Cortez(Item#6)
1 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 Rahn, 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 28, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of April 28, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026--26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Adopt Resolution Approving Permanent Easement for Storm Drainage Easement, Maintenance and Access Easement Agreement and Grant of Temporary Construction Easement to Facilitate Construction of Storm Drainage Improvements (Near Butterfield Stage Road and De Portola Road)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN GRANT OF
PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES,
MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND
THAT CERTAIN GRANT OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM DRAINAGE INLETS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS
TO TIE IN TO THE AD 159 — BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD STORM DRAIN — LINE A STAGE 2 IMPROVEMENTS AND
MAKING FINDINGS THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
2 REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES
AND SECTION 21166 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
(PORTIONS OF APN 965-400-001)
2. Provide to the City Manager the authorizations regarding the Grant of Permanent Easement for Storm Drainage Easement, Maintenance and Access Easement Agreement and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement set forth in the Resolution.
5. Award Consultant Agreement with Fehr and Peers for the Local Roadway Safety Plan Update Project, PW25-03
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a Consultant Agreement with Fehr and Peers, in the amount of $134,585, for the Local Roadway Safety Plan Update Project, PW25-03; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extra work authorizations not to exceed the contingency amount of$13,459, which is equal to 10% of the agreement amount.
6. Approve Agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. for Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services for Fiscal Years 2026-2028
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. for citywide tree trimming maintenance services, in the amount of$800,000 for Fiscal Years 2026-2028.
7. Approve Agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC for Landscape Maintenance Services for Fiscal Years 2026-2029
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC for landscape maintenance services of facilities, medians,parks, trails, sport parks, school sites and slopes, in the amount of$3,192,924 for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.
8. Set Public Hearing to Approve Solid Waste and Recycling Rates for Commercial Customers for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOLID WASTE AND
3 RECYCLING RATES FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RECESS:
At 4:05 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 4:07 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
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 4:08 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Sessio , with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temec • California.
Jes'lexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi JoKtiity Clerk
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