ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
JULY 14,2026-3:00 PM
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CLOSED SESSION- 1:00 PM
CITY MANAGER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6 to evaluate the performance of the City Manager and establish goals and performance objectives for the year as required by the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Kyle Fox of Reliance Church
FLAG SALUTE: Isabella and Xavier Lopez
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America Presentation of Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month Presentation by Hali Wolf, Executive Officer/Founder, of Local Non-Profit "His Little Feet"
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:
• Margaret Meyncke • Dr. Yuan Hawkes
• Jon Flietstra
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• John Enright(Item#23) • Dave Chretien(Item #23) • Cheryl Coonrod(Item#23) • Hunter McDonald(Item#23) • Shal Renfro (Item#23) • Jenn Fuel (Item#23) • Russell Shirley (Item#23)
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 Stewart, Second by Schwank. 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 June 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of June 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Adopt Resolutions Regarding the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following resolutions regarding the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election:
2 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION
10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 3, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL
RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF
A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION
5. Accept the Notice of Draft Amendments for the 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Recommendation: That the City Council accept the notice of draft amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the 2026 calendar year pursuant to Government Code 87306.5 and direct the City Clerk to post the Notice of Intent.
6. Approve Services Agreement with PlanetBids for eProcurement Software Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve a three-year services agreement with PlanetBids for eProcurement software for a total agreement amount of$123,314.76; and
3 2. Approve a 10%contingency in the amount of$12,331.48.
7. Adopt Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Inspection Report by the Fire Marshal Pursuant to SB 1205
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE
BY THE FIRE MARSHAL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FIRE
DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE SB 1205 STATE MANDATED
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 13145, 13146 AND 17921 OF THE CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
8. Approve Contract Documents and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Bike Lane and Trail Program - Great Oak Trail Lighting Project, PW21-16 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the contract documents and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Bike Lane and Trail Program - Great Oak Trail Lighting Project, PW21-16; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
9. Award Construction Contract to Monarka Development Corporation DBA Express Sign & Neon for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Monarka Development Corporation DBA Express Sign&Neon in the amount of$298,860 for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction change orders up to $29,886, which is equal to 10%of the contract amount; and
3. Make a finding that the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees.
10. Approve Agreement with Craftsmen Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. and M Brey Inc. dba MBE Construction for On-Call General Contractor Services and Plumbing, HVAC & 4 Carpentry Services for Fiscal Years 2026-2029
Recommendation: That the City Council approve two agreements with Craftsmen Plumbing Heating& Cooling, Inc. and M Brey Inc. dba MBE Construction for on-call general contractor services and plumbing, HVAC & carpentry services in the amount of$2,000,000 each for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.
11. Approve Ninth Amendment to the Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the ninth amendment to the agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., in the amount of$495,500,to provide continued professional services for right-of-way (ROW) acquisition support, utility coordination, additional environmental and permitting services, federal compliance support, and to extend the term of the agreement for the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25.
12. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage, PW19-13
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans, specifications, and contract documents, and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage, PW19-13; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
13. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project, PW26-03 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans, specifications, and contract documents, and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project, PW26-03; and
2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.
14. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06
5 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the construction of the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06, as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a three-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.
15. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades- Citywide Project, PW23-11
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the improvements for the Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-11, 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 100%of the final contract amount; and
3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion if 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
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Introduce Ordinance Amending Titles 5, 8, 9, 10, and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLES 5, 8, 9, 10, AND 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING 1) MINOR REVISIONS
TO BUSINESS LICENSE REVOCATION PROCESS, 2) PROVIDING
THAT REIKI IS NOT CONSIDERED MASSAGE AND DOES NOT
REQUIRE A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT, 3) SPECIFY
PRIVATE SECURITY IDENTIFICATION STANDARDS, 4) 6 CLARIFY OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS, 5)
CLARIFY OWNERSHIP OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(S), 6)
SPECIFY LANDSCAPE PLANT PALLET CHANGES AND
DROUGHT CONVERSIONS REQUIRE A MODIFICATION
APPLICATION, 7) REMOVE GUEST HOUSE AS AN APPROVED
USE IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES, 8) ADD GREENHOUSE AS
AN ACCESSORY LAND USE, 9) ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR
RETAIL LOCKERS, 10) ADD REFERENCE TO NOTE 1 FOR AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESSES, 11) REQUIRE
AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESSES COMPLY WITH LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS, 12) REQUIRE NEW ROADS TO
ACCOMMODATE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BINS, 13)
PROHIBIT BRAND LOGOS ON BUSINESS SIGNS, 14) ADD OR
AMEND VARIOUS DEFINITIONS, AND 15) MAKE A FINDING OF
EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (LR26-0008)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
19. Adopt Resolution to Approve the Solid Waste and Recycling Rates for Commercial Customers for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA TO APPROVE THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
RATES FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-27
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Stewart, Second by Rahn. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
20. Approve Planning Application Numbers PA23-0327 and PA23-0251, Located at 45100 Redhawk 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 REDHAWK PARKWAY(APN: 962-040-012)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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 REDHAWK 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 INTERSECTIONS AT
45100 REDHAWK PARKWAY(APN: 962-040-012)
Item continued off calendar at the request of the applicant.
BUSINESS
21. Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Wolf Creek Drive South and Cottonwood Drive-Silver Mine Way
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT
THE INTERSECTION OF WOLF CREEK DRIVE SOUTH AND
COTTONWOOD DRIVE-SILVER MINE WAY AND FINDING
THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION
15301(C) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Rahn. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
8 22. Adopt Resolution Declaring Certain Real Property Located at 44987 Old Town Front Street (APN 922-210-057) as Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 44987 OLD
TOWN FRONT STREET IS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE, TAKING RELATED
ACTIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
23. Adopt Resolution of Opposition to the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink Project and Receive Status Update on the City's Efforts to Oppose the Project and Provide Information About City Impacts to San Diego Gas & Electric, California Independent System Operator and California Public Utility Commission
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE GOLDEN PACIFIC
POWERLINK PROJECT AS CURRENTLY PROPOSED THROUGH
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND TEMECULA VALLEY, MAKING
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, URGING THE EVALUATION OF
FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES, AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO
TAKE ALL LAWFUL ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, ENVIRONMENT, AND
ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
2. Receive a status update on the City's efforts to oppose the Project and provide information about City impacts to San Diego Gas& Electric (SDG&E), California Independent System Operator(CAISO), and California Public Utility Commission (CPUC); and
9 3. Approve public outreach as needed; and
4. Provide general direction to the staff regarding the Project.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Rahn. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
24. Community Development Department Monthly Report
25. Fire 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 -In Memory of Major Robert Dee
At 5:41 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Closed Sess.• with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Ary
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