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Home My WebLink About09232025 CC Action Minutes ACTION MINUTES TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA,CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 23,2025-3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION -2:00 PM CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. The City Council convened in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the potential lease of two properties between the City and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District("District"). e first property is owned by the District and is a single parcel approximately 115.4 acres (APN 909-120-046) southwesterly of Cherry Street and Jefferson Avenue. The second property is owned by the City and consists of two parcels of property approximately 10.27 acres(APN 909-370-049)and 0.91 acres (APN 909-370-050) northwesterly of Diaz Road and Dendy Parkway. Negotiators for the City are Aaron Adams, Kevin Hawkins, Luke Watson, Ron Moreno and Anissa Sharp. Under negotiations are price and terms of the potential lease of one or both properties by the City and the District. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The City Council convened in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 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, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, and Charter Communications/Spectrum based on two letters from their respective attorneys dated May 6, 2024 and May 23, 2025. The letters are available for public inspection from the Office of the City Clerk. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 PM: Mayor Brenden Kalfus INVOCATION: Aaron Adams, City Manager FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Brenden Kalfus ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn (left at 4:15 PM), Schwank, Stewart PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Proclamation for National Preparedness Month Presentation of Certificate of Merit from the American Red Cross to Thomas Mann Presentation by Southern California Edison and the Office of Emergency Management BOARD /COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission 1 PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT County of Riverside, Fire Department(CAL FIRE) PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS The following individual(s) addressed the City Council: • Pat Nelson • Rick Reiss • Kabel Fregoso • Julie Paule (SRCAR) • Laurel LaMont PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDA ITEMS The following individual(s) addressed the City Council: • Rick Reiss (Item#17) CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar. Approved the Staff Recommendation(4-0,Rahn absent): Motion by Stewart, Second by Alexander. 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 September 9, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of September 9, 2025. 3. Approve List of Demands Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A 4. Approve City Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 2 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-13 Amending Sections 2.40.030, 2.40.050, 2.40.060, and 2.40.100 of the Temecula Municipal Code Relating to the Qualifications, Appointment and Removal., Term and Compensation for City Commission Members (Second Reading) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.40.030, 2.40.050, 2.40.060, AND 2.40.100 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL, TERM AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS 6. Approve Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside, Fire Department to Provide Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Rescue, Fire Marshal, Hazmat, and Medical Emergency Services for the City of Temecula for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2029-30 Recommendation: That the City Council approve a cooperative agreement with the County of Riverside, Fire Department to Provide Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Rescue, Fire Marshal, Hazmat, and Medical Emergency Services for the City of Temecula for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2029-30. 7. Award Construction Contract to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc, for Sidewalks - Pauba Road, PW 19-20 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the transfer of$200,000 in Measure S funds from the Bike Lane and Trail Program - Ronald Reagan Sports Park Trails, PW22-05, to the Sidewalks - Pauba Road, PW19-20 project; and 2. Award a construction contract to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc. in the amount of$817,611 for the Sidewalks - Pauba Road, PW19-20; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction contract change orders up to 10% of the contract amount, $81,761.10; and 4. Make a finding that the Sidewalks - Pauba Road, PW19-20 is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees. 8. Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail Phase II - Margarita Road Under-Crossing (Rebid) Project, PW19-04 Recommendation: That the City Council: 3 1. Accept the construction of the Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail Phase II - Margarita Road Under-Crossing(Rebid)Project, PW19-04; 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 10%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. 9. Approve Action Minutes of September 9, 2025 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of September 9, 2025. 10. Approve First Amendment to the Agreement with M& J Paul Enterprises, Inc. dba Jolly Jumps for Event and Program Rental Items Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the first amendment to the agreement with M &J Paul Enterprises, Inc. dba Jolly Jumps for event and program rental items. RECESS: At 5:21 PM, the City Council recessed and convened as the Temecula Community Services and the Joint Temecula Public Financing Authority/City Council Meetings. At 5:46 PM the City Council resumed with the remainder of the City Council Agenda. RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS 15. Appoint Members to Serve on the General Plan Advisory Committee Recommendation: That the City Council appoint members to serve on the General Plan Advisory Committee. Motion to approve slate of 18 members to the General Plan Advisory Committee (5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Schwank. The vote reflected unanimous approval. 16. Receive Report and Adopt General Plan Update Community Outreach Program Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM 4 Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Rahn, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval. 17. Consider Adoption of Resolution Opposing Proposition 50 - "The Election Rigging Response Act" (At the Request of Mayor Pro Tempore Alexander) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA OPPOSING PROPOSITION 50 - "THE ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" Approved the Staff Recommendation(5-0): Motion by Alexander, Second by Stewart. The vote reflected unanimous approval. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE) 18. Community Development Department Monthly Report 19. Fire Department Monthly Report 20. Police Department Monthly Report 21. Public Works 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 At 5:46 PM, the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM for Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. renden-I a us, Mayor ATTES Randi Johl, ity Clerk [SEAL] 5