ACTION MINUTES
ll TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
MAY 26,2026 -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 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: Sophia Lewing vs. City of Temecula (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVSW2403928).
CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Carina Reed of Trumpets of Tirzah
FLAG SALUTE: Hunter Bouch, Mia Bouch and Olivia Carter ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation by Local Non-Profit Circle of Care Ministries Food Pantry
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:
• Tim Kimble • Philip O'Reilly
• Jim Davis
1 PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
111 The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Gerald Montante (Item#18) • Gillian Larson(Item#19) • Dennis Fitz(Item#18 and#19) • Joseph Komrosky (Item#19) • Shalini Renfro (Item#19) • John Mitchell (Item#19) • Racheal Allen(Item#19 • Cyndie Allen(Item#19)
• Paradeas Barona(Item#19) • David Allen(Item#19) • Patricia Granja(Item#19) • Lisa Sleeman(Item#19)
• Charles Coe (Item#19) • Mark Winkler(Item#19)
• John Hicks(Item#19) • Cristina Bracamonte (Item#19) • Dennis Long(Item#19) • Mike Wokshull (Item #19) • Jared Slusser(Item#19) • Sandy Branuelas (Item#19) • Lawrence Slusser(Item#19) • James Novello (Item#19) • Melanie Nieman(Item#19) • Jeannette Noceda(Item#19) • Adam A. Ruiz(Item#19) • Nancy Snowden(Item#19)
• Christopher Baily (Item#19) • Taylor Law(Item#19) • Eric Schwartz(Item#19) • Jodie Christopher(Item#19) • Lori Hulsey (Item#19) • Bob Kowell (Item#19)
• Robert Quaid(Item#19) • William Vogt(Item#19)
• Kathy Sizemore (Item #19) • Tara Thomas (Item#19) • Jim Niederecker(Item#19) • Michael S. Feinberg (Item#19) • Dax R. Snyder(Item#19) • Lorraine White (Item#19) • Edward W. Hubler(Item#19) • Sarah Geiger(Item#19) 111 • Krista Chaich(Item#19) • Teresa Breeker(Item#19) • Gabriel Renfro (Item#19) • Peggy Bartels (Item#19) • Ross Jackson(Item#19) • Miguel V. Gonzalez(Item#19) • Michele Cormack(Item#19) • Christopher Muller(Item#19) • Monty Sharp (Item#19) • Hong Min(Item#19)
• Bob Cormack(Item#19) • Abraham Feltus(Item#19)
• Rose Corona(Item#19) • Stephanie Baxter(Item#19) • Tim Parks(Item#19) • Veronica Langworthy (Item#19) • Marcia Caso (Item#19) • Marcus Heredia(Item#19) • Linda McDonald(Item#19) • Ron Jay Wilson(Item#19) • Arlin Travis (Item#19) • Samantha Jane Hunter(Item#19) • Dr. Yuan Hawkes (Item#19) • Dr. Erin Doman-Liuzzo (Item#19) • Jim Schloss(Item#19)
• Michael Farewell (Item#19)
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 (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
2 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 May 12, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of May 12, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
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 Periods of February 1, 2026 Through February 28, 2026 and March 1, 2026 Through March 31, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the periods of February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026 and March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
5. Approve Annual Renewal of City Insurance Policies Recommendation: That the City Council approve the following insurance policies and renewal premiums:
1. Excess Liability ($10M Limit) insurance with Alliant National Municipal Liability (ANML) Program, in the Not-to-Exceed amount of $1,336,160, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
2. Excess Liability ($5M xs $10M Limit) insurance with Starstone Specialty Insurance Company, in the Not-to-Exceed amount of $369,850, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
3. Excess Liability ($5M xs $15M Limit) insurance with Arch Specialty Insurance Company, in the Not-to-Exceed amount of$246,807, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
4. Excess Liability ($5M xs 20M Limit) insurance with Acceptance Casualty Insurance Company, in the Not-to-Exceed amount of$160,424 for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
5. Excess Workers' Compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Insurance, in the amount of$182,816, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
3 6. Property & Equipment Breakdown, Auto Physical Damage, and Difference in Conditions (Earthquake and Flood) insurance with Alliant Property Insurance Program, in the amount of$596,518, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
7. Cyber Liability insurance with APIP Core, Boost& BBR, in the amount of$26,997, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
8. Crime insurance with Alliant Crime Insurance Program (ACIP), in the Not-to-Exceed amount of$2,964, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
9.Pollution/Environmental Legal Liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Company, in the amount of$12,292, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027;and
10.Volunteer Accident insurance with Volunteer Insurance Program (VIP), in the amount of$561, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
11. Deadly Weapons insurance with Alliant Deadly Weapons Response Program(ADWRP), in the Not-to-Exceed amount of$6,445, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
12.Unmanned Aircraft(Drone) Coverage with California Aircraft Municipal Program(CAMP), in the Not-to-Exceed amount of$1,225, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027; and
13. Fiduciary Liability Coverage with Alliant Fiduciary Liability Insurance Program, in the amount of$6,554, for the period of July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027.
6. Approve Increase of Construction Contingency to the Fire Station 84 Renovation, PW19-14 Recommendation: That the City Council approve an increase to the construction contingency for Fire Station 84 Renovation Project, PW19-14 by $39,000.
7. Authorize City Manager to Negotiate First Amendment to Construction Contract for ADA Transition Plan Implementation-ADA Curb Ramp Replacement Phase I, PW24-07 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager, with City Attorney approval,to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the construction contract between the City of Temecula and Asad Holdings LLC, dba OrangeBlue General Contractors, for the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) Transition Plan Implementation- ADA Curb Ramp Replacement Phase I, PW24-07, to terminate the construction contract; and
2. Authorize the Department of Public Works to re-bid construction 4 contract for the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) Transition Plan Implementation -ADA Curb Ramp Replacement Phase I, PW24-07.
8. Approve Parcel Map 38833 for Subdivision of One Existing Lot into Two Separate Parcels Located at 29885 Camino Del Sol
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Parcel Map 38833 for subdivision of one existing lot into two separate parcels located at 29885 Camino Del Sol in conformance with the California Civil Code 4125 and the Subdivision Map Act.
9. Receive and File Temporary Street Closures for 2026 Summer Events Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the temporary closure of certain streets for the following 2026 Summer Events:
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
4TH OF JULY PARADE
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
RECESS:
At 7:51PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 8:00 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Adopt Resolution Reconfirming Automatic Annual Fee Adjustment in Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan(MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA RECONFIRMING THE AUTOMATIC ANNUAL FEE
INCREASE IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE
SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE APPLICABLE TO ALL
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PLAN AREA PURSUANT TO
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.10.050.D AND
MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
FINDINGS (LR26-0183)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
15. Conduct Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority Revenue Obligations 5 for the Benefit of Vine Creek Apartments Affordable Housing Project Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to receive comments relating to the issuance by the California Enterprise Development Authority (the "Authority") of not to exceed$25,000,000 of the Authority's Revenue Obligations (the "Obligations") for the benefit of Temecula Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the "Borrower"); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority to finance for the benefit of the Borrower; entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF VINE CREEK
APARTMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO HEREIN SPECIFIED
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
16. Adopt Resolutions Approving Planning Application Numbers PA23-0327 and PA23-0251, Located at 45100 Temecula Parkway Within the Redhawk Specific Plan Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA TO ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM PREPARED FOR THE REDHAWK
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT GENERALLY LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET FROM THE REDHAWK
PARKWAY AND VAIL RANCH PARKWAY INTERSECTION AT
45100 TEMECULA PARKWAY(APN: 962-040-012)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 6 TEMECULA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA23-0251) TO ALLOW A WEDDING/EVENT CENTER TO BE
OPERATED AS PART OF AN EXISTING GOLF COURSE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 45100 TEMECULA PARKWAY (APN:
962-040-012)
2. Introduce an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE REDHAWK SPECIFIC PLAN TO
ALLOW WEDDING/SPECIAL EVENTS USES ASSOCIATED AT
THE GOLF COURSE AND ADD RELATED STANDARDS FOR
THOSE USES ON A 100.9 ACRE PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET SOUTH OF THE REDHAWK
PARKWAY AND VAIL RANCH PARKWAY INTERSECTION AT
45100 TEMECULA PARKWAY(APN: 962-040-012)
Public hearing was taken off calendar and will be placed on a future meeting and will be re- noticed.
BUSINESS
17. Approve Preferred Traffic Striping Configuration for the Pauba Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PW25-05
Recommendation: That the City Council select and approve a preferred striping alternative for Pauba Road, between Margarita Road and Ynez Road, to be implemented as part of the Pauba Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PW25-05.
Motion to approve alternative configuration #3 (3-2, Rahn and Schwank opposed): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected approval with Rahn and Schwank opposing)
18. Receive and File General Plan Update - Draft Land Use Report and Concepts Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file a presentation on the General Plan Update and Land Use Report and Concepts, and provide feedback and direction to staff to inform the development of a proposed Land Use Map.
Receive and file only, no action.
19. Receive and File Presentation from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Regarding the Golden Pacific Powerlink Transmission Project and Provide General Direction Regarding the Same Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file a presentation from San Diego Gas& Electric (SDG&E)regarding the Golden Pacific Powerlink Transmission Project, including 500-kilovolt electric transmission lines
and tower/pole structures proposed through the City of Temecula, and provide general direction regarding the same.
Motion to do the following: (1) Direct the City Manager to do all that he can to oppose the proposed project based on the information we have right now, and (2) At the appropriate time bring back additional information as referenced in the staff presentation and Council comments, and (3) Bring back a formal resolution of opposition as needed. (5-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
20. City Council Travel/Conference Report
21. Community Development Department Monthly Report
22. Fire Department Monthly Report
23. Police Department Monthly Report
24. 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 10:00 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, T- • r1cu California.
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