TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2004

6:30 PM CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, POTENTIAL LITIGATION, TWO POTENTIAL CASES (G.C. 54956.9)

7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jack van Haaster

ROLL CALL: Enochs, McAllister, Ostling, Seyarto, and van Haaster

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INVOCATION: Pastor Jonathan Stockstill, Discovery Church

PRESENTATION:

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 6, 2004, AS NATIONAL WEAR RED FOR WOMEN DAY PRESENTED TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

COMMUNITY REPORT Kimberlyn Way, Murrieta Valley High School

PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time any person may address the governing bodies on any subject pertaining to City business, which does not relate to any item listed on the printed agenda. Normally no action may be considered or taken by the governing bodies on any matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes on any single item with a 30-second warning and a total of five minutes per meeting. Per Resolution 97-527, business will begin at 7:45 p.m. and remaining public comments continued to the end of the meeting.

DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Finance - Five Year Forecast and Mid-Year Budget Presentation

Community Services - Announcement of Senior Valentine Dinner

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDARS: CITY COUNCIL ITEMS 1-16; REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS 23 & 24; COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ITEMS 25-28; AND FIRE DISTRICT ITEMS 29-31.

(All matters listed and marked with an asterisk (*) on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing bodies, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.)

CONSENT CALENDAR

*1. WAIVE READING OF ALL ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY

*2. MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on January 20, 2004.

*3. REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $1,350,474.24 through January 20, 2004.

*4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. 03-1196 which adopted the Capital Improvement Plan for the Years 2003-2008.

*5. LIBRARY OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. 03-1195, which adopted the Library Budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year, and also allocate $3,000 from the library equipment replacement fund for replacement of hard drives in four computers.

*6. NPDES OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. 03-1200, which adopted the NPDES budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year.

*7. RESOLUTION APPROVING PARCEL MAP 30737 A 6 PARCEL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MAP (CREEKSIDE) LYING EAST OF INTERSTATE 215 AND WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD, SOUTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH WHITEWOOD ROAD, AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT

Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution approving Parcel Map 30737 and associated agreement.

*8. RESOLUTION APPROVING CALTRANS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 016-M TO MASTER AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PROPOSED GUAVA STREET BRIDGE OVER MURRIETA CREEK

Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution approving Program Supplement No. 016-M to Master "Local Agency-State Agreement No. 08-5464 for Federal Aid Projects", providing start-up 80% federal funds at $25,000 (with 20% City Match at $6,250) towards advance bridge planning study for Guava Street Bridge at Murrieta Creek.

*9. AWARD OF INFORMAL CONTRACT WITH T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY BRIDGE STUDY, GUAVA STREET BRIDGE AT MURRIETA CREEK

Recommended Action: Authorize an informal sole source contract with T.Y. Lin International to provide bridge engineering services for Guava Street Bridge across Murrieta Creek for the lump sum fee of $31,239.

*10. IVY STREET HIGHWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION (HBRR) BRIDGE AT MURRIETA CREEK; APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY, REAL ESTATE DIVISION FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES

Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement with Riverside County, Department of Facilities Management, Real Estate Division, for right of way acquisition services related to Ivy Street Bridge project in the amount of $80,100.

*11. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MURRIETA AND JOHN FIRESTONE AND EVAN SHAW (ELM STREET PARK [OMDAHL DEVELOPMENT] ) FOR PARCEL MAP 30188, LOTS 5 & 6

Recommended Action: Approve and authorize execution of the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Murrieta and John Firestone and Evan Shaw (Elm Street Park [Omdahl Development]) for Parcel Map 30188, Lots 5 & 6.

*12. QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR TWO PORTIONS OF LAND DEDICATED FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TO MINEGAR AND SHOOK COMPANY, LOCATED ADJACENT TO DATE STREET, BORDERED ON THE WEST BY ADAMS AVENUE, NORTH BY CORPORATE CENTER COURT, AND EAST BY JEFFERSON AVENUE

Recommended Action: Approve the Quit Claim Deed for two portions of land dedicated for landscape maintenance purposes in fee title to the City of Murrieta lying within Parcel 10 of PM 24382 to the property owner, Minegar and Shook Company.

*13. GRANT DEEDS OF EASEMENT FOR SEWER UTILITIES IN A PORTION OF LOT "P" OF TRACT MAP 23095-3 LYING SOUTH OF TENAJA ROAD, NORTH OF KALMIA STREET, WEST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE AND EAST OF HAYES AVENUE

Recommended Action: Approve and execute the Grant Deeds of Easement for Sewer Facilities in a portion of Lot "P" of Tract Map 23095-3 lying south of Tenaja Road, north of Kalmia Street, west of Washington Avenue and east of Hayes Avenue.

*14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 99-187; TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD AND JEFFERSON AVENUE

Recommended Action: Award the contract to DBX, Inc. in the amount of $97, 619 for the traffic signal installation at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Jefferson Avenue.

*15. AGREEMENT WITH MOUNTAIN HIGH ENTERTAINMENT TO PROVIDE AN OPENING BAND AT THE CITY'S 13TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement with Mountain High Entertainment in the amount of $2,000 to provide an opening band at the City's 13th Birthday Celebration.

*16. REPLACEMENT OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT USING COMPUTER DEPRECIATION FUND

Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the obsolete computers/equipment at the police department be replaced with updated equipment authorized for purchase using the Police Computer Depreciation Fund Account #048-6103-07113.000, not to exceed $25,000.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

17. CONSIDER CHANGING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE TO NOVEMBER OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS

Recommended Action: That the City Council:

a) Discuss changing the General Municipal Election to November of even-numbered years;

b) If desired, introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.20, Elections, of the Murrieta Municipal Code and Ordinance Nos. 7 and 116 Requiring that the General Municipal Elections of the City of Murrieta be held on the First Tuesday after the First Monday of November in each Even-Numbered Year; and

c) Upon introduction of the Ordinance, appropriate $17,000 from general fund reserves for the required postcard notification/mailing.

18. SPEED LIMITS, CITY-WIDE; UPDATED FOR FIVE STREET SEGMENTS

Recommended Action: Approve the proposed prima facia speed limit changes and introduce an Ordinance implementing those changes.

19. GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. 03-1193, which adopted the general fund budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year, and allocate $6,000 from the equipment replacement fund for two finance computers.

REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

20. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT PROGRAM FOR WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Recommended Action: That the City Council:

a) Receive the presentation from the County of Riverside;

b) Consider approval of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority; and

c) Direct staff accordingly.

21. SELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES

Recommended Action: Appoint an alternate to attend Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee meetings and make any other adjustments to agency appointments as desired.

22. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - MURRIETA

Recommended Action: Approve funding in the amount of $45,000 cash ($17,000 from Community Promotions and $28,000 from Reserves) and $5,000 in kind for event permit processing and police, fire and public works participation before and during the event, and authorize staff to bring back a contract for sponsorship of the California State Open Golf Championship - Murrieta.

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

*23. MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on January 20, 2004.

*24. REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $14,541.27 through January 20, 2004.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

*25. MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on January 20, 2004.

*26. REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $67,624.10 through January 20, 2004.

*27. COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. CSD 03-079, which adopted the CSD budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year.

*28. ACCEPTANCE OF LANDSCAPE AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 105 OF TRACT 23486, MIRA MOSA PARK

Recommended Action: Accept the landscape and park improvements for Lot 105 in Tract 23486, Mira Mosa Park, and direct the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape and improvements associated with this parcel.

MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT

*29. MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on January 20, 2004.

*30. REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $204,837.27 through January 20, 2004.

*31. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution which amends Resolution No. MFD 03-62 which adopted the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget.

PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT