HomeMy WebLinkAbout011800 CC Minutes WorkshopMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 18, 2000
The City Council convened in an adjoumed workshop meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday,
January 18, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park
Drive, Temecula, California.
Present:
Absent:
ALLEGIANCE
Councilmembers:
Councilmember:
Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone.
None.
The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Naggar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Having met with Congressmen Calvert and Packard and Congresswoman Bono, Mayor
Stone commented on the city's funding wish list of $10 to $13 million and commended
Congressmen Calvert and Packard and Congresswoman Bono on their representation on
behalf of the City in an effort to achieve this wish list.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Riverside Countv InteGrated Plan (RCIP)
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Receive and file.
City Manager Nelson reviewed the staff report (of record), highlighting the County's coordinated
efforts with the City to propedy address the impacts of population growth, including traffic
impacts, as well as new construction. Mr. Nelson advised that the County of Riverside has
embarked on the development of the Riverside County Integrated Plan, which encompasses
mass transit, traffic circulation, land use densities, and endangered species and noted that
without the input of all County of Riverside cities, this Plan would be neither functional nor
effective.
Stating that it would be staffs goal, this evening, to provide information to the City Council and
the community on the County's Integrated Plan, City Manager Nelson requested that the City
Council consider the development strategies, between the County and the City, necessary to
ensure the City's concerns/issues are properly addressed within this Plan.
Mayor Stone welcomed and introduced Supervisor Buster.
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In light of the County's recognized high levels of growth and the recognized need to differently
proceed in the future, Mr. Bob Lashbrook, Agency Director, commented on the County's
commitment to the development of the Integrated Plan which will be addressing an overhaul of
the County's General Plan, transportation infrastructure, and the Endangered Species Act. In
closing, Mr. Lashbrook commented on the total budget for this Plan ($20 million), the timeframe
(three years), and the need for partnership among the cities and County.
Mr. Mel Placilla, Project Director, further elaborated on the Integrated Plan process,
commenting on the projected estimates as to population, job growth/creation, commuting
patterns, General Plan challenges, existing entitlements, and open space requirements, density,
and multi-modal corridor needs. Mr, Placilla as well commented on the County's goal of an
outreach program to the cities and its residents and further addressed the scheduled timeframe.
Referencing the County's Vision Statement, Mr. Richard Ramella, General Plan Team Leader,
provided detailed information of the Statement, noting that the County's Vision Statement was
written 20 years in the future, commenting on housing, transportation, conservation, air quality,
etc., and advising that the Vision Statement is responsive to the one adopted by the Board of
Supervisors and Riverside County Transportation Committee (RCTC), and bdefly commenting
on identification of corridors/arterials, transportation program budget, working area plans,
outreach programs, development of habitat alternatives, and transportation mitigation fees. Mr.
Ramella reiterated the County's desire for City participation and need to work with City staff in
order to identify projects, action, and ensure compatibility with the Habitat Conservation Plan. In
closing, Mr. Ramella reiterated the importance of City and community involvement in this
process.
Providing an overview of the Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process
(CETAP), Mr. Steve Smith, CETAP Team Leader, addressed transportation and corridors,
noting the following:
· Development of multi-modal corridors
· Circulation Element - arterial highways, trails, transit system, etc.
coordinated with Circulation Elements of other adjoining cities
impact of anticipated population growth on traffic
development of an initial transportation strategy
transportation support strategies (ridesharing)
· Reviewed CETAP Plan schedule
In response to City Council discussion, County representatives provided input as follows:
For Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero, the following was noted with regard to specifically dealing with
problems relative to the Southwestern Riverside County, with regard to the County's ability to
truly implement the Plan once completed and approved, and with regard to the possibility of
reversing the estimated population growth:
that the Southwestern Area Plan has been identified as the No. 1 priority plan for
the County;
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that there is a sense of urgency in completing this Plan; that the existing level of
development (previously approved) and its potential impacts are being reviewed
and monitored;
that the population growth forecast, for the Region, is driven by SCAG which, in
turn, is driven by the Department of Finance at the State level; at the County's
request, SCAG is further reevaluating that population growth forecast;
that part of the upcoming precass, a determination will be made as to whether or
not that estimate should change and or be reversed.
In response to Councilman Naggar, the following was noted with regard to mad and artedal
relief, freeway system concams, and implementation and funding of the Plan:
that the Plan should be developed within 24 months and, therefore, should be
completed within the next 15 months; that the public hearing review process,
once developed, will take approximately 12 months with a majority of that
process occurring at the State/Federal level;
that the next two-to- six month period is an extremely cdticel period for the
development of this Plan and, therefore, reiterated the involvement of cities;
that freeway interchange locations will be reviewed;
that it has been deemed appropriate, by Supervisor Buster, to continue, for the
County, to review projects based on the existing General Plan and existing
policies/problems;
that the General Plan Advisory Committee has been asked to make some formal
recommendation with regard to how to process projects in the intedm pedod.
In response to Councilman Roberts' request, the following was noted:
that the General Plan Advisory Committee may request input from CETAP and
Multi-Species on the issue of not approving any additional projects until the
completion of this Plan.
Commending the City Council on a job well done with regard to this issue, Councilman Pratt
noted that the issue of transportation must be the key issue of concern and unless that is
accomplished, this Plan will not be functional. With regard to the moratorium, he noted that it
would not necessarily be his intent to stop construction but to ensure that the future will provide
proper and adequate transportation.
Commending the County on its proactive approach, Mayor Stone commented on the Circulation
Element and the need for right-of-way acquisitions and associated funding and the County's
need to address public transportation,
Apprising the City Council of staff's efforts associated with the Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fee, Deputy City Manager Thornhill commented on Federal grants and other alternative funding
sources available to acquire property and associated improvements.
Expressing his appreciation for having been given the opportunity to attend this Workshop,
Supervisor Buster further commented and clarified the Plan and its associated process and the
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need for the cities and County to work together, noting that the City's General Plan should not
necessarily be identical to that of the County's but that it should be integrated and compatible
and as well share similar goals. Commenting on the public's responsibility in the future, Mr.
Buster, as well, encouraged the general public to be involved in this process.
At this time, Mayor Stone invited public input.
Ms. Adrian McGregor, 3455 Madera del Playa, expressed her concerns with regard to future
impacts on water, air congestion, and the impacts of SMART Housing.
Speaking in support of this process, Mr. David Micheal. 30300 Churchill Court, commended the
Board of Supervisors, City Council, and staff on a job well done.
Speaking in opposition to a moratorium, Mr. Karel Lindemans spoke in strong support of public
transportation.
In light of the incredible amount of growth the City has experienced, Ms. Tamra Teig Kjos,
39570 Calle Anita, spoke in support of this process; encouraged the County and City to work
together; expressed concern with regard to transportation; and noted her opposition to a
moratorium.
Deputy City Manager Thornhill advised that over the past 10 years, the City has reduced
development density of previously appreved County plans by 8% to 10% and that the City has
only approved a couple of Specific Plans such as Campos Verde for which the density was
reduced from 900 units to 200 units and that the Merdi Ranch project has been deferred
because Pala Road and the bridge has not been completed nor has the widening of SR 79.
In response to public comments, it was noted by County representatives that the desire for
mass transit and the desire for reduced density are two issues that don't necessarily coincide
and that the proposed Plan will require the need for choices.
Ms. Michelle Anderson, 43797 Barletta Street, encouraged Supervisor Buster to stop approvals
of any Specific Plans until the completion of this Integrated Plan.
Mr. Gene Frickman, Citizens Advisory Board, encouraged public participation in this process
and suggested that city staff provide to the public periodic updates as to the Plan process.
Favoring periodic updates, Councilman Roberts noted that he would be providing periodic
updates as a result of his attendance at CETAP meetings. Mr. Roberts requested that the
presentation made, at a recent CETAP meeting, about the clustering of dwelling units around a
transportation center, be presented to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero strongly emphasized to the County representatives of what the
City could potentially lose if this Plan were not effectively implemented.
Councilman Pratt reiterated his support of mass transportation.
Supporting this Plan process, Councilman Naggar echoed his support for mass transit.
Mayor Stone requested that it be relayed to the Supervisors that the City Council is unanimously
concerned about the increases of density along the City's periphery while the Integrated Plan is
being formulated. Mr. Stone reiterated the City's desire to be a part of this process and echoed
the comments with regard to mass transit.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Commending staff for their efforts associated with the preparation of this meeting and thanking
Supervisor Buster and the public for their attendance, Mr. Nelson informed the City Council and
the public that representatives from the City of Murrieta were invited but because of a City
Council meeting, representation at this meeting was not feasible. He noted that staff will
continue to communicate with the City of Murrieta with regard to the development of this Plan.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Thorson advised that there were no Closed Session items to report.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:26 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at
7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, California.
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