City Council - Regular Meeting

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION.

The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney's Office pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) with respect to one matter of pending litigation: Matlock v. City of Temecula (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVME2505422).

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION.

The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) 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 and the City Council will decide whether to initiate litigation.

CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS.

The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 with its designated representatives regarding the terms of an employment agreement concerning salary and compensation to be paid in the form of fringe benefits for an unrepresented employee, City Manager designate Luke Watson. The employment agreement would be approved at a public session of the City Council. The Council's designated representatives are City Manager Aaron Adams and City Attorney Peter Thorson.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jessica Alexander

INVOCATION: Pastor George Kong of Temecula Chinese Church

FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Jessica Alexander

ROLL CALL: Alexander, Kalfus, Rahn, Schwank, Stewart

Presentation by Mayor Alexander Regarding the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America

BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS - NONE

County of Riverside, Fire Department (CAL FIRE)

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

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.

Approve Action Minutes of August 25, 2026

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of August 25, 2026.

Approve List of Demands

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A

Approve Master Agreement with Temecula Valley Unified School District for Joint Use of School Facilities and City Facilities

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the master agreement with Temecula Valley Unified School District for joint use of school and city facilities.

Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Special Olympics Southern California for 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run (At the Request of Mayor Alexander)

Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Southern California for in-kind City support valued at $9,800 and promotional services of $6,000 in support of the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center for the Walk of Hope (At the Request of Subcommittee Members Kalfus and Stewart)

Recommendation: That the City Council approve a sponsorship agreement with Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center for in-kind City support valued at $7,750, promotional services of $11,415 and up to $7,500 Economic Development funding for the Walk of Hope.

Approve Third Amendment with Diversified Waterscapes, Inc. for Lake and Pond Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the third amendment to the minor maintenance agreement with Diversified Waterscapes, Inc. for lake and pond maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to amend Exhibit B Rates and Schedule.

Approve Purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA John Deere Construction Retail Sales for Public Works Maintenance

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe Tractor from John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA John Deere Construction Retail Sales, utilizing Sourcewell agreement #011723-JDC for a total of $162,268.34.

Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the design, fabrication, purchase, delivery, and installation of the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06, by Public Restroom Company as complete; and 2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for Public Restroom Company; and 3. Release Public Restroom Company’s Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed; and 4. Accept the construction of the Vail Ranch Park Restrooms Project, PW23-06, by Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. as complete; and 5. 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 ten percent (10%) of the final contract amount for Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp.; and 6. Release Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp.'s Labor and Materials Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed.

Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the design, fabrication, purchase, and installation of the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18, by Public Restroom Company as complete; and 2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for Public Restroom Company; and 3. Release Public Restroom Company's Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed; and 4. Accept the construction of the Long Canyon Creek Park Restroom Project, PW23-18, by Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. as complete; and 5. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the