ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 25,2026 -3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor Nathanael King, Temecula Hills Christian Fellowship FLAG SALUTE: Nicki Kelper
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 the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce in Celebration of 60th Anniversary
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:
• Jennifer Evans
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Jeff Mendez(Item#6) • Cheryl Brown(Item#10)
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 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 1 ordinances and resolutions included in the agenda.
2. Approve Action Minutes of August 11, 2026 and August 20, 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of August 11, 2026 and August 20, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-5 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Trauma Intervention Programs of Southwest Riverside County, Inc. for Traumatic Incident Citizen Support
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Trauma Intervention Programs of Southwest Riverside County, Inc., in the amount of$12,500 for Traumatic Incident Citizen Support.
5. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild for the Old Town Outdoor Quilt Show(At the Request of Subcommittee Members Kalfus and Stewart) Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Sponsorship Agreement with Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild for in-kind City support valued at$1,500, promotional services of$11,415 and$2,000 Economic Development Funding.
6. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Cookouts& Camaraderie Inc. for the 2026 Marine Corps Birthday Ball - 1st Distribution Support Battalion(At the Request of Mayor Alexander) Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Cookouts & Camaraderie Inc. for in-kind City support valued at$9,800, and promotional services of$6,000, in support of the 2026 Marine Corps Birthday Ball - 1st Distribution Support Battalion.
7. Approve Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement for Construction of Temecula Creek Channel - Alcoba Drive Storm Drain, Stage 2 and A.D. 159 Mahlon Vail Road Storm Drain(Line S System), Stage 3
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Assignment and Assumption of Cooperative Agreement between Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Woodside 05s, LP, MRP HTMHCB, LLC and the City of Temecula for the construction of Temecula Creek 2 Channel - Alcoba Drive Storm Drain, Stage 2 and A.D. 159 Mahlon Vail Road Storm Drain(Line S System), Stage 3.
RECESS:
At 3:57 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services District Meeting. At 4:02 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda.
RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
10. Receive Status Update on the City's Efforts to Oppose the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink 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. Receive a status update on the City's efforts to oppose the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink Project("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
2. Approve public outreach as needed; and
3. Provide general direction to the staff regarding the Project.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
11. Approve Wayfinding Sign Design for Four Suggested Routes Identified in Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, Including Phase I Installation Along Portion of Temecula Loop Trail from Old Town to Butterfield Stage Road, LR24-0344
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a wayfinding sign design for four suggested routes identified in the Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, including Phase I installation along a portion of the Temecula Loop Trail from Old Town to Butterfield Stage Road, LR24-0344.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Schwank, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
12. Community Development Department Monthly Report
13. Fire Department Monthly Report
14. Police Department Monthly Report
3 15. Public Works Department Monthly Report
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
The City Council approved the placement of the following topic on a future agenda:
1. Staff to research use of little league fields at Ronald Reagan Sports Park and bring back to Council. (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
RECESS:
At 4:32 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION (Immediately Following Regular Session)
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).
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 with its designated representatives regarding the terms of an employment agreement concerning salary and compensation to be paid in the form of fringe benefits for an unrepresented employee, City Manager designate Luke Watson. The employment agreement would be approved at a public session of the City Council. The Council's designated representatives are City Manager Aaron Adams and City Attorney Peter Thorson.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:08 PM, City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM for .se Ses 's n, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main ` reet, e�• :�� ., alifo 'a.
Jessica le ander, Mayor
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