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2015 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Commission Liaison (One Member) Current Member
Community Services Commission McCracken
Old Town Local Review Board Rahn
Planning Commission Naggar
Public/Traffic Safety Commission Edwards
Standing Committees (Two Members) Current Members
Arts and Cultural Affairs Committee Comerchero, Edwards
City Sustainability Program Committee Naggar, Rahn
E-Government and Temecula Outreach Committee Edwards, McCracken
Economic Development Committee Comerchero, Edwards
Old Town Steering Committee Naggar, Rahn
Finance Committee Edwards, Naggar
Infrastructure Beautification Committee Edwards, Naggar
Joint City Council/TVUSD Committee Edwards, McCracken
Murrieta/Temecula Committee Naggar, McCracken
Parks and Recreation Committee Comerchero, McCracken
Public Works Committee Edwards, Naggar
Southwest Cities Coalition Committee Edwards, Rahn
Youth, Family and Health Regional Task Force Edwards, Naggar
Representative Assignments
(External Organizations - Does not include stipend)
Current Member(s)
Animal Shelter Liaison/JPA Representative Edwards
League of California Cities – 2015 Voting Delegate Rahn, (Alternate Edwards)
National League of Cities – 2015 Voting Delegate Comerchero, (Alternate Edwards) Pechanga Tribal Council Representatives Comerchero, Naggar
Rancho California Water District Liaison Comerchero, (Alternate Rahn) Riverside County Child Safety Commission / School District
Liaison
Edwards
Temecula Sister City Liaison McCracken
Representative Assignments
(External Organizations – May include stipend)
Current Member(s)
RCA Representative Edwards, (Alternate McCracken)
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board Rahn, (Alternate Edwards) Riverside County Transportation Commission Naggar, (Alternate McCracken) Riverside Transit Agency Representative Edwards, (Alternate Rahn) WRCOG Executive Committee and Zone Committee Naggar, (Alternate McCracken)
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Ad Hoc Subcommittees (Two members) Current Members
Altair Property Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar
2015 Civic Center Concert Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, McCracken Community / Fiscal Outreach Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Rahn 2015 Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, McCracken
Diaz Property Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar
French Valley Parkway Interchange Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar
Higher Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee Rahn, McCracken
Hospital Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, McCracken
Human Services Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, Edwards
Inclusive Play Structure Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, Comerchero Infill Land Use and Project Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, Comerchero Jefferson Corridor Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, McCracken Luxury Car Dealership Ad Hoc Subcommittee Rahn, McCracken
Madera Vista Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee Rahn, McCracken
2015 Military Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, McCracken
Murrieta Creek Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee Edwards, Naggar Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar Promenade in Temecula Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Edwards Quality of Life / Youth Master Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, McCracken
Roripaugh Ranch Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Edwards
Strategic Fiscal Planning Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Edwards Supportive Housing/Services Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, McCracken
Teen Village Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, McCracken
Temecula Creek Inn Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar TVE2 (Small Business Incubator) Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, McCracken Trails / Open Space Ad Hoc Subcommittee Naggar, Rahn
Wall of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Edwards
Winchester Hills Ad Hoc Subcommittee Comerchero, Naggar Weed Abatement Appeals Board - Two Persons - Chairpersons of Public/Traffic Safety Commission & Community Services Commission
AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS:
Altair Property Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide staff direction on development options for the property located west of Pujol below the western escarpment. Development on this property would include the construction of the Western By-Pass Corridor and has potential for an “in town” residential neighborhood adjacent to Old Town. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the development and disposition of the property. Civic Center Concert Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide direction and recommendations that involve proposed and planned large concerts to be held within the Civic Center property including the Town Square and Civic Quad area in 2015.
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Community / Fiscal Outreach Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide direction and recommendations related to a community outreach program to educate and engage the citizenry about long-term fiscal challenges facing the City.
Community Service Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee reviews funding applications from various non-profit organizations requesting Community Service funding for the year. This subcommittee will meet in September/October 2015 and will make specific recommendations to the City Council for fiscal year 2015-16 Community Service funding. Diaz Property Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee is responsible for evaluating and negotiating terms and conditions associated with the disposition and development of the Agency owned property located at the North West Corner of Diaz Road and Dendy Parkway. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the development or disposition of the property.
French Valley Parkway Interchange Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee shall work with representatives from Caltrans, Federal Highways, and elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels. It is anticipated this subcommittee will report back to the City Council on its recommendations by December 2015.
Higher Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee is responsible for attracting and facilitating the development of a higher education facility and programs in the City of Temecula. The subcommittee will report back to the City Council on its recommendation by December 2015 with more frequent updates as may be necessary.
Hospital Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee was formed to facilitate new hospital development in Temecula. It is anticipated that this subcommittee will need to continue through 2015.
Human Services Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will evaluate the current services & programs involving special needs, homelessness, and senior citizens. Through coordination of related services provided by non-profit stakeholders the subcommittee will make recommendations to City Council on opportunities to enhance these services for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. The subcommittee will report back on its recommendations to the City Council by December 2015 with more frequent updates as may be necessary.
Inclusive Play Structure Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide recommendations and direction involving inclusive play structures within the City. The subcommittee will report back on its recommendations to the City Council by December 2015 with more frequent updates as may be necessary.
Infill Land Use and Project Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will work closely with staff and the consultant retained to prepare and finalize the City’s Infill land-use evaluation/report and economic viability recommendations. City Council has given staff direction to identify existing vacant in-fill development sites throughout the City and to work with the Subcommittee to determine if the existing zoning and General Plan designations are appropriate, and if not, what potential land use changes should be recommended to the full City Council. Staff has initiated the research on this project and plans to meet with the Subcommittee in the first quarter of 2015.
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Jefferson Corridor Ad Hoc Subcommittee – City Council has given staff direction to analyze the redevelopment of the Jefferson Corridor, the City’s first commercial district. This subcommittee will provide staff with direction as we analyze the potential for an urbanized extension of Old Town including increased commercial and corporate office opportunities as well as mixed use residential development. The term of this subcommittee is through the adoption of the Jefferson Avenue Specific Plan.
Luxury Car Dealership Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee is responsible for the attraction of luxury car dealerships to our community. Auto sales represent a large percentage of sales tax revenue to the City and the expansion and attraction of dealerships will preserve a revenue stream to maintain City services. The subcommittee will report back to the City Council on its recommendations by December 2015.
Madera Vista Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee provides policy direction to staff regarding the Madera Vista Affordable Housing Development which has one remaining phase left for construction. There are milestones as this project proceeds that may necessitate direction from the subcommittee during 2015.
Military Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will work with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Camp Pendleton, and other branches of the military to assist active members of the military with special projects and community outreach. This subcommittee will meet on an as-needed basis and will report back to the City Council with appropriate recommendations.
Murrieta Creek Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide direction and recommendations that involve the Army Corps of Engineers Project that improves Murrieta Creek to provide added flood protection. It is anticipated that this project will be under construction beginning in the Spring of 2015. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the Murrieta Creek Improvement Project.
Old Town Civic Center Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee is responsible for evaluating and negotiating terms and conditions associated with the disposition and development of the Agency owned property located adjacent to the Town Square along Main Street in Old Town. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the adjacent properties.
Promenade in Temecula Ad Hoc Subcommittee - This subcommittee would provide direction and review of any potential development applications associated with the City’s regional mall in 2015. This Subcommittee will meet on an as-needed basis and will report back to the City Council with appropriate recommendations by December 2015.
Quality of Life and Youth Master Plans Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will evaluate the 5-year progress of the 2010 Quality of Life Master Plan goals; recommend edits to the strategic goals and objectives included within the plan. This subcommittee will also work with staff and the community to implement phases of the Youth Master Plan. This subcommittee will meet on an as-needed basis during 2015 and will report back to the City Council with appropriate recommendations near the end of the calendar year.
Roripaugh Ranch Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will monitor and report on the issues affecting the Roripaugh Ranch Community Facility District Bonds, and development issues affecting the Roripaugh Ranch Project. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the Roripaugh Ranch Project.
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Strategic Fiscal Planning Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will evaluate existing fiscal policies, and make recommendations and develop strategies to guide budgetary decisions that address challenges facing the City as the transitions from a growth phase into a maintenance phase. The term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the fiscal policy review & update.
Supportive Housing/Services Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee, supported by the City’s Housing staff, will work to identify and implement solutions to provide both housing and supportive services (i.e. food banks, job training, etc.) for families and individuals who meet the criteria of Extremely Low, Very Low and Low Income. Subcommittee will evaluate affordable housing development opportunities utilizing the remaining affordable housing bond proceeds. Teen Village Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will work with staff to explore concepts for a teen village, utilizing public/private partnerships. This subcommittee will meet on an as need basis and report back to the City Council with appropriate recommendations.
Temecula Creek Inn (TCI) Ad Hoc Subcommittee - This Subcommittee will work with staff and developer on the site plan, circulation improvements associated with a proposed addition to the resort property. This term of this subcommittee is through the completion of the Temecula Creek Inn project.
TVE2 (Small Business Incubator) Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will work on programs to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the incubator and through its network of contacts. The subcommittee, supported by the City’s Economic Development staff, will help formulate a plan to grow the City-sponsored small business incubator by the end of Fiscal Year 2015.
Trails and Open Space Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will provide direction and input on the efforts underway to enhance existing trails, complete trail connections, as well as consider additional possible trail ways for multi-purpose uses including equestrian, pedestrian, and cycling. This subcommittee also provides staff direction on potential annexations of areas within the City’s Sphere of Influence and potential purchase of permanent open space property similar to property purchased along the escarpment west of the City limit which was purchased by the City and deeded to the RCA. It is anticipated that this subcommittee will need to continue through 2015.
Wall of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This subcommittee will work with staff to make recommendations regarding community members who have made significant contributions to the City of Temecula in 2015. This subcommittee is needed on an on-going basis to potentially recognize outstanding citizens.
Winchester Hills Ad Hoc Subcommittee – This Subcommittee will work with staff and the property owner, to provide direction on potential land use proposals for this approximately 100 acre vacant property at the intersection of Date/Ynez Streets. The site will be bisected by the proposed French Valley Interchange project. The site is currently zoned for Service Commercial land uses. The property owner has indicated a desire to consider mixed-use development on the site which would necessitate an amendment to the Harveston Specific Plan and the Winchester Hills Development Agreement.
