ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
JUNE 9,2026 -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's Office pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to one matter of pending litigation: Solana Winchester,LLC,v. City of Temecula(Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2304109).
CALL TO ORDER at 3:01 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
IIINVOCATION: Pastor Steve Redden of Crosspoint Church
FLAG SALUTE: Watson Family
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Dorothy Skidmore Recognizing Her 102"d Birthday Presentation from Great Oak High School of Mayors Cyber Cup Trophy Presentation by Scott Rieger of the Rose Haven Heritage Garden
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:
• Susan Whitten • Steven Gerurd Sidlovsky • Laurel LaMont • Isabel Fregoso
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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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 Rahn. 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 May 21, 2026 and May 26, 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of May 21, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32
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 the Statement of Investment Policy and Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE STATEMENT
OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER
5. Adopt List of Projects to be Funded by Senate Bill One (SB 1) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
2 6. Approve City Sponsorship Contribution to Mt. San Jacinto College Tribute Campaign Supporting University Center Efforts and Student Success Initiatives Recommendation: That the City Council approve a City sponsorship contribution of $25,000 honoring Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz to support University Center efforts and student success initiatives.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (3-2): Motion by Schwank, Second by Rahn. The vote reflected approval with Alexander and Kalfus opposing.
7. Award Construction Contract to Vance Corporation for the Pauba Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PW25-05
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Vance Corporation, in the amount of $2,039,471 for the Pauba Road Pavement Rehabilitation project, PW25-05; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction change orders up to $305,921 which is equal to 15%of the contract amount; and
3. Make a finding that Pauba Road Pavement Rehabilitation, PW25-05, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan(MSHCP) fees.
8. Approve First Amendment with County of Riverside for Library Services at the Ronald H.
Roberts Temecula Public Library
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first amendment with the County of Riverside to extend the term of the agreement for an additional two years through 2028.
9. Approve First Amendment to Minor Maintenance Agreement with Computer Alert Systems, Inc., for Fire and Security Alarm Monitoring Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first amendment to the agreement for minor maintenance services with Computer Alert Systems, Inc., in the amount of$250,000 for a total agreement amount of$400,000, for fire and security alarm monitoring services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
10. Adopt Resolution Declaring an Emergency Condition for the Repair and Replacement of Storm Drain Along Ynez Road, and Declaring that Public Interest and Necessity Requires Work to be Performed Without Competitive Bidding Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1102, 20168 and 22050
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt by four-fifths vote a resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
CONDITION FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF STORM
DRAIN ALONG YNEZ ROAD AND DECLARING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRES CERTAIN
WORK TO BE PERFORMED WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTIONS 1102,
20168 AND 22050
11. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Sidewalks - Pauba Road Project, PW19-20
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the Sidewalks - Pauba Road Project, PW19-20, as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the final contract price; and
3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed.
RECESS:
At 3:56 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 3:58 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL,TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
13. Approve Fiscal Years 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Adopt Fiscal Year 2026-27 CIP and Annual Operating Budgets for the City of Temecula, the Temecula Community Services District and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: That the City Council/Board of Directors adopt the following resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
4 PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-31 AND ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27
RESOLUTION NO. CSD 2026-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
PRELIMINARY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN
APPROPRIATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. SARDA 2026-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2027-31, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-27, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON
CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET, ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON
CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS, ESTABLISHING CONTRACT
AUTHORITY OF CITY MANAGER, ESTABLISHING LAWSUIT
SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY OF CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
BUSINESS
5 14. Approve Revised Schedule of Authorized Positions, Salary Schedule, Employment Agreements with Executive Officials; Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 986, and Amended and Restated Management Compensation Plan, and Council Compensation Plan
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE
2. Approve Revised Employment Agreements with the following executive officials:
- Assistant City Manager, Luke Watson
- Assistant to the City Manager, Betsy Lowery
- Director of IT/Support Services, Michael Heslin
- Director of Community Services, Erica Russo
- Director of Legislative Affairs/City Clerk, Randi Johl - Director of Community Development, Matt Peters
- Director of Public Works, Ron Moreno
- Director of Finance, Jennifer Hennessy
3. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Temecula and the General Employees of the City of Temecula represented by the Teamsters Local 986 effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
4. Approve the Amended and Restated Management Compensation Plan and Amended and Restated Council Compensation Plan.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
15. Approve Revised Council Protocol Manual Policy No. 6 Related to Public Participation at Council Meetings to Include SB 707 Specific Requirements Recommendation: That the City Council approve the revised Council Protocol Manual Policy No. 6 related to public participation at Council meetings to include SB 707 specific requirements, including a policy for internet service and telephonic service disruption and legislative body reasonable accommodation for remote participation at meetings subject to the Brown Act.
6 Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
16. Adopt Resolution Setting Recommended Fees for Chapel of Memories and Approve Name Change (At the Request of Subcommittee Members Schwank and Stewart) Recommendation: That the City Council approve the name change from Chapel of Memories to Old Town Temecula Chapel and adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A FEE SCHEDULE SETTING THE FEES
FOR RENTALS OF THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0-1): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected approval with Rahn abstaining.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
17. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney reported that City Council met in closed session on the agendized items. With respect to the second listed item, the Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to pursue an appeal of the trial court's judgement.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:32 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Teme
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Randi Johl, City Clerk
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