City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jessica Alexander

INVOCATION: Chaplain Frank Correa of VFW Post

FLAG SALUTE: Students of Little Explorers Homeschool Co-Op

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

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

Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Temecula Valley Girls Softball Association and Temecula Little League All-Star Teams

Presentation by Julie Ngo, Executive Director of the Rose Again Foundation, Regarding Organizational Mission and Upcoming Events

Presentation by Chris Baily, Chairman of the Board of Visit Temecula Valley, Regarding the Travel Economic Impact Report

Planning Commission

County of Riverside, Fire Department (CAL FIRE)

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person, virtually or by email. For in person comments, a speaker card may be submitted to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. For virtual comments, the public may join online at https://TemeculaCA.gov/CityCouncilZoom and raise their virtual hand when the item is called. Public comments may also be submitted by email to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

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.

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 July 27, 2026 and July 28, 2026

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of July 27, 2026 and July 28, 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 City Treasurer's Report for the Periods of April 1, 2026 Through April 30, 2026 and May 1, 2026 Through May 31, 2026

Recommendation: That the City Council approve and file the City Treasurer's report for the periods of April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026 and May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.

Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06 Approving Planning Application Number LR26-0139 for the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan (Second Reading)

Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE UPTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AND UPTOWN TEMECULA STREETSCAPE AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FOR THE AREA GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF INTERSTATE 15, SOUTH OF CHERRY STREET AND NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, AND ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED UPTOWN TEMECULA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2013061012)

Approve Revised Council Protocol Manual Policy No. 9 Related to Public Recognitions to Include Gold Star Family Recognition (At the Request of Mayor Alexander and Mayor Pro Tem Rahn)

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the revised Council Protocol Manual Policy No. 9 related to public recognitions to include recognition of Gold Star Families.

Approve First Amendment to the Agreement with Miko Mountain Lion, Inc. for On-Call Excavation, Backfill and Grading Maintenance Services

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first amendment to the agreement with Miko Mountain Lion, Inc. for on-call excavation, backfill and grading maintenance services in the amount of $1,000,000, for a total agreement amount of $2,000,000.

Approve Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC for Landscape Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the seventh amendment to the agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC for landscape maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2025-26, in the amount of $150,000, for a total agreement amount of $16,608,417, for the total course of the agreement and amendments (2001-2025).

Approve Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Proactive Fire Design & Consulting, Inc. for Fire Department Plan Review Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Recommendation: That the City Council approve the fifth amendment to the agreement with Proactive Fire Design & Consulting, Inc. for Fire Department Plan Review Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26, in the amount of $60,000, for a total agreement amount of $565,000.

Approve New Agreement with Proactive Fire Design & Consulting, Inc. for Fire Department Plan Review Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommendation: That the City Council approve a one-year agreement (with the option to renew an additional three years) with Proactive Fire Design & Consulting, Inc. for Fire Department plan review services, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $480,000 over the potential four-year term.

Accept Improvements and File the Notice of Completion for the Ronald Reagan Sports Park Hockey Rink Project, PW22-06

Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Accept the construction of the Ronald Reagan Sports Park Hockey Rink Project, PW22-06, as complete; and 2. Direct the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion, approve release of the Performance Bond, and accept the one-year Maintenance and Warranty Bonds, in accordance with the contract documents for De La Secura Builders, Inc.; and 3. Release the Labor and Materials Bond seven months after filing the Notice of Completion if no liens have been filed.

Receive and File Temporary Street Closures for 2026 Fall Events

Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the temporary closure of certain streets for the following 2026 Fall Events: SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL PECHANGA PU'ÉSKA MOUNTAIN DAY HOLIDAY DECORATION INSTALLATION

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

CALL TO ORDER: President James Stewart

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

CSD PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person, virtually or by email. For in person comments, a speaker card may be submitted to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. For virtual comments, the public may join online at https://TemeculaCA.gov/CityCouncilZoom and raise their virtual hand when the item is called. Public comments may also be submitted by email to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

Approve Action Minutes of July 28, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of July 28, 2026.

CSD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT

CSD BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS

CSD ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Temecula Community Services District will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 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.

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jessica Alexander

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

SARDA PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person, virtually or by email. For in person comments, a speaker card may be submitted to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. For virtual comments, the public may join online at https://TemeculaCA.gov/CityCouncilZoom and raise their virtual hand when the item is called. Public comments may also be submitted by email to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

Approve Action Minutes of July 28, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of July 28, 2026.

SARDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

SARDA BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS

SARDA ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 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.

TEMECULA HOUSING AUTHORITY - NO MEETING

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jessica Alexander

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

TPFA PUBLIC COMMENT

A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person, virtually or by email. For in person comments, a speaker card may be submitted to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. For virtual comments, the public may join online at https://TemeculaCA.gov/CityCouncilZoom and raise their virtual hand when the item is called. Public comments may also be submitted by email to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

Approve Action Minutes of July 28, 2026

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the action minutes of July 28, 2026.

TPFA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

TPFA BOARD OF DIRECTOR REPORTS

TPFA ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Temecula Public Financing Authority will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 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.

RECONVENE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL

Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Sixth Extension to Previously Approved Development Plan (PA17-0854) for Four-Story Hotel With Underground Parking Located at 41950 4th Street

Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion of the public hearing adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO APPROVE PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA26-0266, A SIXTH EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PA17-0854) FOR A FOUR-STORY HOTEL WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING LOCATED AT 41950 4TH STREET AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)

Receive Status Update on the City's Efforts to Oppose the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink 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. Receive a status update on the City's efforts to oppose the San Diego Gas & Electric Golden Pacific Powerlink Project ("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 2. Approve public outreach as needed; and 3. Provide general direction to the staff regarding the Project.

Consider Creation of Ad Hoc Subcommittee Related to Citywide Herbicide/Pesticide Application and Appoint Two Subcommittee Members to the Same

Recommendation: That the City Council consider the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee related to citywide herbicide/pesticide application and appoint two subcommittee members to the same.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person, virtually or by email. For in person comments, a speaker card may be submitted to the City Clerk. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. For virtual comments, the public may join online at https://TemeculaCA.gov/CityCouncilZoom and raise their virtual hand when the item is called. Public comments may also be submitted by email to CouncilComments@temeculaca.gov for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54.

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 ATTORNEY REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 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.

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 two matters 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.

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: City of Temecula v. David Haskell, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVSW2402566).