City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Temecula, CA
Meeting Date
July 14, 2026

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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CLOSED SESSION - 1:00 PM

CLOSED SESSION - 1:00 PM

CITY MANAGER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6 to evaluate the performance of the City Manager and establish goals and performance objectives for the year as required by the City Manager's Employment Agreement.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jessica Alexander

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jessica Alexander

INVOCATION: Pastor Kyle Fox of Reliance Church

INVOCATION: Pastor Kyle Fox of Reliance Church

FLAG SALUTE: Isabella and Xavier Rebellon

FLAG SALUTE: Isabella and Xavier Rebellon

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

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

PRESENTATIONS

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

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation by Hali Wolf, Executive Officer/Founder, of Local Non-Profit "His Little Feet"

BOARD / COMMISSION REPORTS

Planning Commission

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

County of Riverside, Fire Department (CAL FIRE)

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed, ten minutes will be devoted to these reports.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 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.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

Approve Action Minutes of June 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of June 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 3

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

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

Adopt Resolutions Regarding the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following resolutions regarding the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

Accept the Notice of Draft Amendments for the 2026 Conflict of Interest Code

Recommendation: That the City Council accept the notice of draft amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the 2026 calendar year pursuant to Government Code 87306.5 and direct the City Clerk to post the Notice of Intent.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

Approve Services Agreement with PlanetBids for eProcurement Software

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve a three-year services agreement with PlanetBids for eProcurement software for a total agreement amount of $123,314.76; and 2. Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $12,331.48.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 7

Adopt Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Inspection Report by the Fire Marshal Pursuant to SB 1205

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE MARSHAL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE SB 1205 STATE MANDATED ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13145, 13146 AND 17921 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8

Approve Contract Documents and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Bike Lane and Trail Program - Great Oak Trail Lighting Project, PW21-16

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the contract documents and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Bike Lane and Trail Program - Great Oak Trail Lighting Project, PW21-16; and 2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 9

Award Construction Contract to Monarka Development Corporation DBA Express Sign & Neon for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to Monarka Development Corporation DBA Express Sign & Neon in the amount of $298,860 for the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction change orders up to $29,886, which is equal to 10% of the contract amount; and 3. Make a finding that the Auto Mall Wayfinding Signs Project, CM22-01, is exempt from Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) fees.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 10

Approve Agreement with Craftsmen Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. and M Brey Inc. dba MBE Construction for On-Call General Contractor Services and Plumbing, HVAC & Carpentry Services for Fiscal Years 2026-2029

Recommendation: That the City Council approve two agreements with Craftsmen Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. and M Brey Inc. dba MBE Construction for on-call general contractor services and plumbing, HVAC & carpentry services in the amount of $2,000,000 each for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 11

Approve Ninth Amendment to the Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the ninth amendment to the agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $495,500, to provide continued professional services for right-of-way (ROW) acquisition support, utility coordination, additional environmental and permitting services, federal compliance support, and to extend the term of the agreement for the Diaz Road Expansion Project, PW17-25.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 12

Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage, PW19-13

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, and contract documents, and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage, PW19-13; and 2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 13

Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project, PW26-03

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, and contract documents, and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit construction bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project, PW26-03; and 2. Make a finding that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 14

Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the construction of the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, PW25-06, as complete; and 2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, release the Performance Bond, and accept a three-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the final contract price; and 3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no liens have been filed.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 15

Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades-Citywide Project, PW23-11

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the improvements for the Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades - Citywide Project, PW23-11, as complete; 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 100% 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.

RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND/OR THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND/OR THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: President James Stewart

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

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

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CSD PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETINGItem 16

Approve Action Minutes of June 9, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of June 9, 2026.

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETINGItem 17

Receive Recommendations Related to September 11th Remembrance Event and Provide General Direction Regarding the Same (At the Request of Subcommittee Members Mayor Alexander and Mayor Pro-Tem Rahn)

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive recommendations related to the September 11th Remembrance event and provide general direction regarding the same.

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CSD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CSD GENERAL MANAGER REPORT

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CSD BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS

TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT MEETING

CSD ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Temecula Community Services District will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NO MEETING

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NO MEETING

TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING

TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING

TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING

TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING

RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL

RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 18

Introduce Ordinance Amending Titles 5, 8, 9, 10, and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code

Recommendation: That the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING TITLES 5, 8, 9, 10, AND 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING 1) MINOR REVISIONS TO BUSINESS LICENSE REVOCATION PROCESS, 2) PROVIDING THAT REIKI IS NOT CONSIDERED MASSAGE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT, 3) SPECIFY PRIVATE SECURITY IDENTIFICATION STANDARDS, 4) CLARIFY OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS, 5) CLARIFY OWNERSHIP OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(S), 6) SPECIFY LANDSCAPE PLANT PALLET CHANGES AND DROUGHT CONVERSIONS REQUIRE A MODIFICATION APPLICATION, 7) REMOVE GUEST HOUSE AS AN APPROVED USE IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES, 8) ADD GREENHOUSE AS AN ACCESSORY LAND USE, 9) ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL LOCKERS, 10) ADD REFERENCE TO NOTE 1 FOR AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESSES, 11) REQUIRE AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESSES COMPLY WITH LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS, 12) REQUIRE NEW ROADS TO ACCOMMODATE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BINS, 13) PROHIBIT BRAND LOGOS ON BUSINESS SIGNS, 14) ADD OR AMEND VARIOUS DEFINITIONS, AND 15) MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (LR26-0008)

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 19

Adopt Resolution to Approve the Solid Waste and Recycling Rates for Commercial Customers for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO APPROVE THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING RATES FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

PUBLIC HEARINGItem 20

Approve Planning Application Numbers PA23-0327 and PA23-0251, Located at 45100 Redhawk Parkway Within the Redhawk Specific Plan

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Adopt resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PREPARED FOR THE REDHAWK SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET FROM THE REDHAWK PARKWAY AND VAIL RANCH PARKWAY INTERSECTION AT 45100 REDHAWK PARKWAY (APN: 962-040-012) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA23-0251) TO ALLOW A WEDDING/EVENT CENTER TO BE OPERATED AS PART OF AN EXISTING GOLF COURSE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 45100 REDHAWK PARKWAY (APN: 962-040-012) 2. Introduce an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE REDHAWK SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW WEDDING/SPECIAL EVENTS USES ASSOCIATED AT THE GOLF COURSE AND ADD RELATED STANDARDS FOR THOSE USES ON A 100.9 ACRE PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FEET SOUTH OF THE REDHAWK PARKWAY AND VAIL RANCH PARKWAY INTERSECTIONS AT 45100 REDHAWK PARKWAY (APN: 962-040-012)

BUSINESSItem 21

Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Wolf Creek Drive South and Cottonwood Drive-Silver Mine Way

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, ESTABLISHING AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WOLF CREEK DRIVE SOUTH AND COTTONWOOD DRIVE-SILVER MINE WAY AND FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15301(C) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES

BUSINESSItem 22

Adopt Resolution Declaring Certain Real Property Located at 44987 Old Town Front Street (APN 922-210-057) as Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 44987 OLD TOWN FRONT STREET IS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE, TAKING RELATED ACTIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)

BUSINESSItem 23

Adopt Resolution of Opposition to the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink Project and Receive Status Update on the City's Efforts to Oppose the Project and Provide Information About City Impacts to San Diego Gas & Electric, California Independent System Operator and California Public Utility Commission

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE GOLDEN PACIFIC POWERLINK PROJECT AS CURRENTLY PROPOSED THROUGH THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND TEMECULA VALLEY, MAKING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, URGING THE EVALUATION OF FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES, AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO TAKE ALL LAWFUL ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA 2. Receive a status update on the City's efforts to oppose the Project and provide information about City impacts to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and California Public Utility Commission (CPUC); and 3. Approve public outreach as needed; and 4. Provide general direction to the staff regarding the Project.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)Item 24

Community Development Department Monthly Report

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (RECEIVE AND FILE)Item 25

Fire Department Monthly Report

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS

ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS

Any Council Member, including the Mayor, may request an item be placed on a future agenda. Any such request will be discussed under this section. In making the request, a Council Member may briefly describe the topic of the proposed agenda item and any timing associated with the placement of the item on the agenda. This description shall not exceed 3 minutes. No substantive discussion on the subject of the motion may occur. Items may only be placed on the agenda by Council Members pursuant to policy or by the City Manager based on administrative or operational needs of the City. Public comments on the placement of these agenda items shall be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Individual comments shall not exceed 3 minutes. All public participation is governed by the Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings and Agenda Placements by Council Members adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

CITY MANAGER REPORT

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Major Robert Dee

ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Major Robert Dee

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.