TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2004

7:00 PM

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 Jeff Pierce, Lamb's Fellowship

PRESENTATIONS:

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2004 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK PRESENTED TO HELEN SHADWICK, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

COMMUNITY REPORT                 Ashley Hudson, 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:

City Manager - Announcement of Home Center Development at Los Alamos Road 

 Update on City Newsletters

Police Department - Introduction of New Officers

Fire - Explorer Academy Summary

Finance - Update on Year-End Audit

Community Services - Recognition of City Birthday sponsors

GOVERNING BODY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDARS: CITY COUNCIL ITEMS 1-26; REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS 30 & 31; COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ITEMS 32-38; AND FIRE DISTRICT ITEMS 39-43.

(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 6:45 p.m. Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on August 17, 2004 and the 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting on August 23, 2004.

*3.              MURRIETA VALLEY TOWN HALL ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT BOARD MINUTES

Recommended Action: For information purposes only, receive and file the Minutes from the August 17, 2004 Murrieta Valley Town Hall Association Endowment Board meeting.

*4.              REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $2,840,381.68 through August 20, 2004.

*5.              ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MURRIETA HIGHLANDS SPECIFIC PLAN 04-050

Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance amending the Murrieta Highlands Specific Plan on approximately 8 gross acres from Open Space (7 acres) and Multiple Use Area (1 acre) to Single Family 2 Residential on property located on the south side of Keller Road at the new alignment of Meadowlark Road.

*6.              ADOPTION OF CYBER CAFE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

Recommended Action: Adopt the Ordinance regulating cyber cafe businesses in the City of Murrieta.

*7.              ADOPTION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

Recommended Action: Adopt an Ordinance regulating off-road vehicles in the City of Murrieta.

*8.              DESTRUCTION OF INITIATIVE PETITIONS FOR HISTORIC MURRIETA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND TOWN HALL ACQUISITION

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records maintained by the City Clerk (Historic Murrieta Specific Plan Amendment and Town Hall Acquisition Initiative Petitions).

*9.              DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the destruction of outdated records (recordings of old 911 calls, citizen complaints in excess of five years old, department complaints in excess of 2 years old, watch commander logs, police explorer files, resumes of applicants not hired, police department job applications, ex-volunteer files, and past reserve officer files) that have outlived their usefulness in the Police Department.

*10.          CITY OF MURRIETA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 (MURRIETA SPRINGS)

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution of Consideration to modify the rate and method of apportionment, facilities and boundaries of an existing Community Facilities District and intention to annex additional territory to an existing Community Facilities District, and setting the Public Hearing on these revisions for October 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

*11.          PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution of Intent to approve an amendment to the Contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employee's Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Murrieta, and Introduce the corresponding Ordinance.

*12.          RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF SPARKMAN COURT, FORMERLY RAYE COURT, LYING WITHIN PARCEL MAP 23094, BORDERED ON THE SOUTH BY MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD, WEST BY JACKSON AVENUE, NORTH BY MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, AND EAST BY HANCOCK AVENUE

Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution approving the summary vacation of Sparkman Court, formerly Raye Court lying within Parcel Map 23094.

*13.          RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP 29707-3, A 150 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION MAP LOCATED NORTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD AND WEST OF WINCHESTER ROAD, AND BORDERED ON THE SOUTH BY HAZEL GLEN ROAD AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS (LEN-MURRIETA SPRINGS)

Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution approving Final Tract 29707-3 and associated agreements.

*14.          AGREEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM AND ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 7704, PARCELS 1 AND 2 (THE LEGACY GROUP), ADJACENT TO KALMIA STREET, LYING EAST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE, WEST OF ADAMS AVENUE, AND NORTH OF IVY STREET

Recommended Action: Approve the Agreements for Construction of Water System and Road and Drainage Improvements for Parcel Map 7704, parcels 1 and 2.

*15.          AWARD OF CONTRACT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORMDRAIN - CORNING/JEFFERSON AVENUE TO WARM SPRINGS CREEK

Recommended Action: Award the contract for the construction of Stormdrain - Corning/Jefferson Avenue to Warm Springs Creek, including road surface restoration, to SRD Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $239,897 and increase the construction budget $41,000 to be drawn from Street Development Impact Fees.

*16.          CLINTON KEITH ROAD AT TOULON DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL - ADDITION TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Recommended Action: Authorize a traffic signal on Clinton Keith Road at Toulon Drive to be included in the Capital Improvement Program with a total budget of $120,000 advanced by Agreement with Lennar Homes.

*17.          COMMISSION/COMMITTEE SELECTION PROCESS

Recommended Action: Reverse action from January 26, 2004 Council goal-setting session to use ranked ballots for selection of Commissioners and instead use standard ballots to make selections, casting one vote for each vacancy with selection by a majority of those voting.

*18.          CITY MOBILE COMMAND POST

Recommended Action: Approve the initial expenditure of up to $335,000 from General Fund Reserves for the purchase of a Mobile Command Post for Police and Fire operations, which the federal government will subsidize up to $162,304 in reimbursable Homeland Security Grant funds; the City's final share to be up to $171,421.

*19.          REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

Recommended Action: Approve hiring an additional contract Public Works Inspector through the Willdan Company.

*20.          APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29970 (02-475) AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (02-476) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BROWN STREET AND ADAMS AVENUE

Recommended Action: Continue the Appeal of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 29970 (02-475) and Development Plan 02-476; and Authorize staff to re-advertise appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract Map 29970 and Development Plan 02-476 for October 5, 2004.

*21.          GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE 02-405 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31878, LOCATED NORTHWEST OF HUNTER ROAD AND CALLE DE AMOR

Recommended Action: Refer the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change 02-405 and Tentative Tract Map 31878 to the Planning Department for review of the revised map and processing.

*22.          APPROVE THE AMENDED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FROM HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP OUTLINING THE INCREASED COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MURRIETA SENIOR CENTER

Recommended Action: Approve the amended Schedule of Values from Highland Partnership, which outlines the increased costs ($355,000) for the construction of the Murrieta Senior Center.

*23.          OFFER TO SELL CONTRACT FROM THE PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TOTAL OF SIX (6) PREFABRICATED RESTROOMS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, LOS ALAMOS HILLS AND COPPER CANYON PARKS

Recommended Action: Approve the "Offer to Sell" contract in the amount of $1,061,888 from the Public Restroom Company for the purchase and installation of a total of six (6) prefabricated restrooms for Firefighters, Los Alamos Hills, and Copper Canyon Parks, and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents.

*24.          APPROVAL OF JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Recommended Action: Approve a professional services agreement with Environmental Cleaning Solutions for janitorial services at all City facilities from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2007, for a total monthly cost of $7,525.

*25.          APPROVAL OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE WITH ADELPHIA

Recommended Action: Approve a renewed cable television franchise (10 year term) with Century-TCI California LP (Adelphia) and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.

*26.          REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTER

Recommended Action: Approve the expenditure of $1,800 from the building equipment replacement fund for the purchase of one replacement computer, to be used by the Building and Safety Division.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 27.            CONTINUED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,  ZONE CHANGE (CASE NO. 004-456), AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 03-106 LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD BETWEEN VIA PRINCESA AND CALLE DEL LARGO SOUTH (CAMEO HOMES)

Recommended Action: That the City Council:

a)         Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration;

b)         Adopt a Resolution and Findings amending the General Plan land use map on 10.91 acres from Multiple Use 3 (MU-3) and Open Space (OS) to Multi-Family 2 (MF-2);

c)         Introduce an Ordinance changing the zoning on 10.91 acres from MU-3 and OS to MF-2; and

d)         Approve Development Plan No. 03-106 based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval.

 28.            SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 03-148 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31375 (03-149), A REQUEST BY D.R. HORTON TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES INTO THE MURRIETA HIGHLANDS SPECIFIC PLAN AND SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY INTO 112 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 9 LETTERED LOTS, LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF MEADOWLARK LANE BETWEEN KELLER ROAD AND BRIANS WAY

Recommended Action: That the City Council:

a)         Adopt an Addendum to the Murrieta Highlands Environmental Impact Report;

b)         Approve Specific Plan Amendment 03-148 and Tentative Tract Map 31375 (Case No. 03-149) based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval; and

c)         Introduce an Ordinance amending the Murrieta Highlands Specific Plan Zoning Map.

 29.            REVISED FIRE RATES, FEES AND CHARGES

Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution which revises the Fire Department rates, fees and charges.

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

*30.          MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on August 17, 2004.

*31.          REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $105,736.42 through August 20, 2004.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

*32.          MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on August 17, 2004.

*33.          REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $478,190.75 through August 20, 2004.

*34.          AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHLAND AQUATIC MANAGEMENT TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY WORK TO REMOVE THE CATTAILS AND BULLRUSH IN THE CALIFORNIA OAKS DETENTION BASIN LOCATED AT JACKSON AND MONROE AVENUES

Recommended Action: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Southland Aquatic Management to perform the necessary work to remove the cattails and bullrush in the California Oaks Detention Basin located at Jackson and Monroe Avenues at a cost not to exceed $40,000.

*35.          ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF LOTS 1-4 OF TRACT 29396 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 26-30 OF TRACT 29397 LOCATED IN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Recommended Action: Accept the landscape improvements for a portion of Lots 1-4 of Tract 29396 and portion of Lots 26-30 of Tract 29397 located in road right-of-way, The Bungalows and Old School House, and direct the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these lots.

*36.          ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF LOTS 1 & 2 OF TRACT 29548 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Recommended Action: Accept the landscape improvements for a portion of Lots 1 & 2 of Tract 29548, Arboretum, and direct the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these lots and recordation of appropriate documents.

*37.          ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 9-12, 56, 74, 95, 96, 108, 109, 122, 123 & 136 OF TRACT 29217-1 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 7-23, 25-27, & 72 OF TRACT 29217-2 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Recommended Action: Accept the landscape improvements for a portion of Lots 1, 9-12, 56, 74, 95, 96, 108, 109, 122, 123 & 136 of Tract 29217-1 and a portion of Lots 7-23, 25-27, & 72 of Tract 29217-2, Lincoln Ranch, and direct the Murrieta Community Services District to commence maintenance of the landscape associated with these lots and recordation of appropriate documents.

*38.          USE OF RECREATION RESERVES TO INSTALL FOUR WORKSTATION UNITS, RE-CARPET THE FLOOR, AND REPAINT THE STAFF OFFICES AT THE CALIFORNIA OAKS SPORTS PARK POOL

Recommended Action: Authorize staff to use $6,678 from Recreation Reserves to install four workstation units, re-carpet the floor, and repaint the walls for the staff offices at the California Oaks Sports Park Pool.

MURRIETA FIRE DISTRICT

*39.          MINUTES

Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting on August 17, 2004.

*40.          REGISTER OF DEMANDS

Recommended Action: Approve the Register of Demands in the amount of $364,056.26 through August 20, 2004.

*41.          EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE PURCHASE

Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of a 2004 Chevrolet 3/4 ton, 4 wheel drive pickup truck from Paradise Chevrolet at a purchase price of $32,543.11 and authorize the Fire Chief or his designee to process appropriate paperwork.

*42.          RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS PURCHASES

Recommended Action: Approve the purchase and installation of emergency radios and lighting equipment, Nextel phones, and computer docking equipment in various fire department vehicles from Comtronix of Hemet in an amount not to exceed $34,751.89.

*43.          MOBILE DATA SYSTEMS CONTRACT WITH VERIZON

Recommended Action: Enter into a contract with Verizon Communications through Western States Contracting Alliance for wireless data services for Fire and Police Department mobile data systems.

CLOSED SESSION:             CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (G.C. 54957)

PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

GOVERNING BODY ACTIONS/COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT