HomeMy WebLinkAbout042700 CC Minutes WorkshopMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE TEIVlECULA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2000
The City Council convened in an adjourned workshop meeting at 6:05 P.M., on Tuesday,
April 27, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park
Ddve, Temecula, California.
Present:
Councilmembers: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, and Stone.
Absent: Councilmember: None.
PUBLIC COIVI~qENTS
There were no public comments.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
There were no Council reports.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Second Workshop for the Riverside County InteGrated Plan (RCIP)
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Receive and file.
City Manager Nelson provided an overview of the staff report (of record), noting that a third
Workshop has been tentatively scheduled for July, and introduced Mr. Richard Lashbrook,
Agency Director.
Mr. Lashbrook, in turn, expressed appreciation to the City Councilmembers and staff for their
involvement associated with this process, noting that the City's proactive efforts have
encouraged similar participation by other cities in this process. Proceeding with a more detailed
overview of the continual progress, Mr. Lashbrook introduced Mr. Jim Henderson, Planning
Manager, and Mr. Steve Smith, consultant.
By way of a Power Point presentation, Mr. Henderson provided a progress report since the City
Council's Workshop in February, noting and referencing the following:
O
Anticipated growth; 18 to 20 million additional people in the State of California by
2020; one-third of that anticipated growth will be in Southem California with
approximately 11/2 million of the one-third being in Riverside County;
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Challenges - mobility requirements, housing requirements, preservation of open
spaco, and the balancing of other infrastructure needs of the population (roads as
well as utility infrastructure);
o Riverside County Integrated Plan (RCIP) is comprised of a three-part process
(General Plan Transportation, CETAP issues, and habitat conservation);
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o RCIP development process has been underway for approximately one year, noting
that last year of the process will primarily consist of the approval process;
o RCIP is a stakeholder-driven process; the County continues to grow as the Plan
develops; the Plan must reflect flexibility in order to meet the changing issues and
state of development;
General Plan
o Framework for land development;
o Identifies conservation and open space issues;
o Depicts Transportation ElementJCirculation ElementJHousing Element
o General Plan and the Housing Element of the General Plan must be approved at
State level.
Southwest Area Plan (SWAP)
o Plan most significant to the City because it surrounds the City;
o Largest Plan of the Western County Plans.
By way of Power Point, Mr. Henderson reviewed and, in detail, elaborated on three alternatives:
o Trend Alternative - continuation of existing land use policies
o Sphere of Influence - cities have planned for development outside the border within
the sphere of influence
o Vision Alternative (preferred alternative) - dedved from the communities;
densification in a specified area.
Councilman Roberrs relayed his concern with the County recently approving requested
upzonings from industrial to residential and approving such requests pdor to the implementation
of the RCIP.
Mayor Pro Tern Comerchero commented on the General Plan Advisory Committee's
recommendation and the Board's approval of an interim period in terms of approvals and the
desire to achieve an agreement on the Area Plan and its compatibility with the evolving Plan.
Echoing Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero's comment, Mayor Stone reiterated the City's continual
concam of approved upzonings within the City's sphere and as a result, placing the City in a
position to mitigate associated impacts which should be responsibility of the County and,
therefore, requested that such upzoning be reduced until the completion of the RCIP.
Deputy City Manager Thornhill provided clarification as to upzonings, noting the following:
o Local legislative body and the County have the power to determine appropriate
land use; property upzonings are not the right of a pdvate property owner;
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o City has not upzoned any properly in the City but that such upzonings occur
within the County.
Councilman Naggar relayed his desire to request that the County stop the consideration of
upzoning.
In order to receive the City Council's input as to the Vision Alternative, Mr. Lashbrook noted that
the City Council would be provided maps of a current draft and requested that input be provided
to the County.
In response to Councilman Pratt's support of mass transit, Mr. Henderson, by way of slides,
commented on transit, noting that mass transit, to be effective, must be convenient, and as well
commented on the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, noting that the Plan will protect
approximately 164 species, will address open space, local control, design process, and
development policy issues to accomplish conservation.
At 7:64 P.M.. Mayor Stone called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 7:11 P.M.
Mr. Steve Smith, consultant, reviewed efforts relative to the transportation program, referencing
the following:
o Circulation Element of the General Plan - County-wide element
Corddor evaluation to address major improvements, major transportation facilities,
multi-module facilities in the Western County, commenting on the Banning/Beaumont
to Temecula Corridor and associated efforts in reducing traffic and associated
financing necessary
o CETAP process, encouraging City participation at the May 2, 2000, meeting
Transportation strate.av
o Promote job growth
o Expanding freeway and arterial system
o Transit - important to arrange land use to ensure serviceability
Transit System components or options
o Commuter rail
o Express bus
o Light rail
Speaking in support of freeway management, Councilman Pratt commented on mass transit
and the need to address transportation in conjunction with the development of projects.
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In closing, Mayor Stone thanked Mr. Lashbrook, Mr. Henderson, and County representatives for
the status report and relayed his support of the third RCIP Workshop scheduled for July.
Mr. Bob Wheeler, 29090 Camino Alba, Murrieta, relayed his support of the RCIP process as
well as the Southwest Area Plan.
In response to Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Lashbrook advised that County staff would be more than willing
to provide all approved Specific Plans, advising that County staff is currently in the process of
completing an accurate account of all approved lots.
City Manager Nelson suggested that the County provide, at the July Workshop, updated
information with regard to existing entitlements, specifically those developments which could
impact the City, and how such developments relate to the preferred alternative.
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Rancho California Water Issues
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
Consider the information presented by Mr. John Henniger, General
Manager of Rancho California Water District (RCWD) relating to current
and future availability of water in this area.
In response to the City Council's request at the March 21,2000, City Council meeting to receive
information with regard to water availability, Assistant City Manager O'Grady introduced Mr. Jim
Henniger, General Manager of RCWD, who, in turn, provided an overview on water availability
in this area and the District's efforts to accommodate the water needs for the projected growth in
this area, commenting on the following:
O
District structure and overview, referencing the Master Plan and land use elements
for the design and development of District facilities and noting the District's Master
Plan will accommodate a population of 100,000
o Major water resources - Northem California and Colorado River
o Existing storage facilities
o Conservation efforts
o Purchase of raw untreated water to supplement local supplies
o Reclaimed water
Mr. Andy Webster, RCWD representative, further commented on facility planning and
distribution efforts, referencing the new aqua duct and noting that once the completion of it, the
Distdct will have secured all water sources necessary to meet the City's future needs up to the
buildout.
In response to Councilman Naggar, discussion ensued with regard to the use of reclaimed
water for City parks and it was noted that the District would not envision being involved in the
gray water business. Mr. Naggar suggested that the use of gray water be further explored.
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In closing, City Manager Nelson thanked the County representatives and the Water District
representatives for their participation in providing information to the City Council and the public.
As another means of public awareness with regard to the RCIP as well as other informative
issues, Mr. Nelson encouraged the use of the City's Website.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No comments.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 P.M., the City Council meeting was formally adjoumed to Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 7:00
P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ATTEST:
Jones, MC
[SEAL]
Jeffrey E. Stone, Mayor
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