ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 8,2026 -3:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION- 1:00 PM
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: Matlock v. City of Temecula(Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVME2505422).
• 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.
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.
CALL TO ORDER at 3:00 PM: Mayor Jessica Alexander
INVOCATION: Pastor George Kong of Temecula Chinese Church FLAG SALUTE: Gunnar Alexander
ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS -NONE
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
County of Riverside, Fire Department(CAL FIRE)
PUBLIC COMMENTS- NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Attilio Giolli
1 PUBLIC COMMENTS-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s)addressed the City Council:
• Gillian Larson(Item#6) • Amber Berkey (Item#6) • Melanie Nieman(Item#15)
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 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 August 25, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of August 25, 2026.
3. Approve List of Demands
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A
4. Approve Master Agreement with Temecula Valley Unified School District for Joint Use of School Facilities and City Facilities
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the master agreement with Temecula Valley Unified School District for joint use of school and city facilities.
5. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Special Olympics Southern California for 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run(At the Request of Mayor Alexander) Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Southern California for in-kind City support valued at $9,800 and promotional services of$6,000 in support of the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run.
2 6. Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center for the Walk of Hope(At the Request of Subcommittee Members Kalfus and Stewart) Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center for in-kind City support valued at$7,750, promotional services of$11,415 and up to $7,500 Economic Development funding for the Walk of Hope.
7. Approve Third Amendment with Diversified Waterscapes, Inc. for Lake and Pond Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the third amendment to the minor maintenance agreement with Diversified Waterscapes, Inc. for lake and pond maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to amend Exhibit B Rates and Schedule.
8. Approve Purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA John Deere Construction Retail Sales for Public Works Maintenance Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA John Deere Construction Retail Sales, utilizing Sourcewell agreement #011723-JDC for a total of$162,268.34.
9. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the design, fabrication,purchase, delivery, and installation of the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06, by Public Restroom Company as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for Public Restroom Company; and
3. Release Public Restroom Company's Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed; and
4. Accept the construction of the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06, by Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. as complete; and
5. 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 ten percent(10%) of the final contract amount for Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp.; and
3 6. Release Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp.'s Labor and Materials Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed.
10. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the design, fabrication, purchase, and installation of the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18, by Public Restroom Company as complete; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for Public Restroom Company; and
3. Release Public Restroom Company's Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed; and
4. Accept the construction of the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18, by Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp. as complete; and
5. 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 ten percent(10%) of the final contract price for Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp.; and
6. Release Roadway Engineering& Construction Corp.'s Labor and Materials Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion,provided no liens have been filed.
RECESS:
At 3:28 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
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Introduce Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code to Implement a New Permitting Mechanism for Establishments that Sell or Provide Alcohol and Find that this Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) Pursuant to CEOA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
4 1. Introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT AN ALCOHOL USE PERMIT
(AUP), AND MAKE A FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061
(B)(3)
2. Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN ALCOHOL USE PERMIT FEE,
AND FINDING THIS RESOLUTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA)
Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Rahn abstained): Motion by Stewart, Second by Kalfus. The vote reflected approval with Rahn abstaining.
BUSINESS
14. Receive and File General Plan Update and Provide General Direction Regarding the Same Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file a status report on the General Plan Update and provide general direction regarding the same.
Receive and file only, no action.
15. 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. 5 Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
16. Receive Update and Provide Direction on City's Participation in 2026 MilVet Military Care Package Campaign(At the Request of Mayor Alexander)
Recommendation: That the City Council receive update and provide direction on City's participation in 2026 MilVet Military Care Package Campaign.
Approved the Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Kalfus, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval.
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 4:34 PM,the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, September 22, 2026,at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, ecul. '.i 1 o 'a.
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