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What the ordinance does
Planning staff told the council the draft ordinance updates the municipality's ADU rules to implement multiple state statutory changes and to correct renumbered Government Code citations. Key provisions staff highlighted:
- Revised definitions, including the junior ADU (JADU) definition and explicit inclusion of cooking facilities and food preparation/storage when applicable.
- Ministerial review pathways: building-permit-only ADUs (generally under 750 sq ft) remain ministerial; larger ADUs up to the state maximum continue to be processed ministerially but require planning submittal when above certain thresholds.
- Addressing and separation: staff codified an addressing standard to label primary residence and ADU units (Unit 1, Unit 2, etc.) and kept a 6-foot separation guideline where it does not preclude ADU construction.
- Height and size: the code adopts state-prescribed height limits for detached ADUs (consistent with accessory structures), adjusted maximums within a half-mile of major transit, and adjustments for attached ADUs; multifamily buildings may accommodate up to eight ADUs as allowed by state law.
- Fire/sprinkler rules: sprinkler requirements triggered by ADU construction will not retroactively compel sprinklers in the primary residence.

Staff and process notes
Planner Mark Collins said the ordinance largely codifies state requirements, and staff included two city-preferred items as health-and-safety measures: uniform addressing and a separation requirement intended to preserve quality of life for neighboring units. The ordinance will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the mandated review under state law.

Council discussion
Several council members expressed frustration with state mandates on ADUs. Councilmember Ron said the state's broad housing directives do not account for regional differences in infrastructure, transit availability and emergency evacuation planning, and he questioned the state's authority to impose mandates that materially alter local planning patterns. Other council members said the city must implement state law but signaled interest in continued advocacy for local control.

Vote and next steps
The introduction passed 3'2. Staff will submit the adopted ordinance for HCD review and return the ordinance for subsequent hearings or final adoption steps as required by local procedure.

Why this matters
The changes align Temecula's municipal code with California law and will affect homeowners and developers by clarifying allowable ADU types, ministerial permitting standards, sizing and height limits, and compliance requirements. The split vote reflects ongoing local debate about the state's direction on housing policy and the limits of local control.

Speakers and attributions
- Mark Collins, Planning Department (staff presentation)
- Councilmember Ron (opposed; raised infrastructure and local-control concerns)
- Councilmember Stewart, Councilmember Swank, Mayor Brendan Kalfas (majority supporters for introduction)

Authorities referenced
- California Government Code (various ADU-related sections as referenced in staff presentation)
- California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) review requirements

Provenance (excerpted evidence)
- Topic intro: \"I'm here to present an ADU ordinance update...\" (Mark Collins, Planning Department)
- Topic finish: \"...the motion passes 3 to 2 with council member Ron and mayor Pro Tem Alexander voting no.\" (Mayor Brendan Kalfas)

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Why the issue was on the agenda
Staff presented a proposal developed by a parks and recreation subcommittee to set aside a small number of reserved spaces for motorhomes and vehicles at Rancho Vista and the park near Margarita Road, and to move vendor staging closer to ball fields to open a second egress at Margarita Road. The proposal included a preregistration system and a fee model: 20 reserved RV spaces at $200 each (two-night reservation) and 140 vehicle spaces at $50 each; total projected revenue if fully sold was about $11,000'$27,000 from vehicles and $4,000 from RVs in staff materials. Director Erica Russo emphasized the city's intention was cost recovery, not profit.

Public comment and council reaction
Kathy Sizemore, vice chair of the Community Services Commission and a longtime resident and business owner, urged the TCSD not to adopt paid parking and instead to limit RV access. She argued charging for parking on public streets \"feels like double dipping\" because residents already pay taxes for parks and streets, and warned paid parking would create a two-tiered experience that could exclude families. Sizemore estimated net gain after staff time and administrative costs would be modest and said the optics were poor:

\"Charging residents for public access isn't smart policy. It's Temecula pay to play. Let's not lose sight of who this event is for.\" (Kathy Sizemore, Vice Chair, Community Services Commission)

Council members debated the trade-offs. Several said they supported the objective of improving ingress and egress and prioritizing residents, but were unconvinced that charging small fees was the right approach. Concerns included enforcement practicality, staff workload to administer preregistration, and the risk of penalizing long-time attendees who do not use social media or pre-registration systems. Council members urged alternatives such as resident-first preregistration without fees, or tighter limits on RVs, and asked staff to study enforcement options.

Decision and implementation
President Zach Schwenk moved to proceed with the proposed event layout and egress changes but not to implement paid reserved parking for 2025; the motion included direction to continue efforts to prioritize residents and to consider parking policy changes for future events. The TCSD voted 5''00 in favor.

Staff will implement the revised site layout and traffic/egress plan for the July 4 event and report back after the event on how egress and parking performed. Councilmembers asked staff to consider earlier and clearer outreach for any future reserve-parking program and to explore options that would prioritize Temecula residents.

Why this matters
Temecula's Fourth of July extravaganza draws tens of thousands of attendees and has historically struggled with egress and parking congestion after the fireworks. The question of paid reserved parking tied into broader community concerns about access, equity, enforcement and staff capacity. The TCSD's decision preserves free public access while directing staff to improve traffic flow and to study alternatives for subsequent years.

Speakers
- Kathy Sizemore, Vice Chair, Community Services Commission; business owner (public comment)
- Zach Schwenk, TCSD President (moved the final motion)
- Erica Russo, Director, Parks & Recreation (staff presentation)
- Multiple council members: Councilmember Stu (remarks), Councilmember Ron, Councilmember Alexander, Councilmember Swank, Councilmember Stewart.

Next steps
- Implement the revised event layout and egress plan for July 4, 2025 (staff-assigned).
- Staff to provide a post-event report on egress, parking and enforcement outcomes and to return with options for future policy on reserved parking and RV management.

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The council opened with proclamations and presentations, then approved the consent calendar without a roll-call exception. Later in the evening the council introduced and read by title an ordinance to replace Chapter 17.23 of the Temecula Municipal Code governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and approved related land-use and development items including the Bedford Court project.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (items 1'12)
- Action: Waived readings and approved the consent calendar that included minutes, treasury report, an ordinance second reading (Title 17 amendment for an auto mall), contract amendments for legislative consultants, and procurement and project bid authorizations.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously, 5'0'00.
- Provenance excerpt: \"Move. Move motion. That has been moved and seconded. Let's vote... The consent calendar passes unanimously 5 to 0.\" (Mayor Brendan Kalfas)

- Temecula Community Services District consent (item 13)
- Action: Approval of action minutes (04/22/2025).
- Outcome: Approved unanimously, 5'0'00.
- Provenance excerpt: \"We have a motion and a second. Please vote. Okay. And that passes 5 0.\" (TCSD President Zach Schwenk)

- TCSD item 14 ' Reserved parking at Fourth of July Extravaganza (see separate article)
- Action: Council (TCSD) discussed proposals for limited paid/reserved RV and vehicle parking at the July 4 event and public egress changes; after public comment the TCSD voted to proceed with the proposed site layout but not to implement paid reserved parking at this time.
- Outcome: Direction to proceed with layout, no paid reserved parking implemented for 2025; motion passed 5'0'00. (TCSD)
- Provenance excerpt: \"Let's just keep it the way it is... that has been moved and seconded. And that passes $5.00.\" (President Zach Schwenk)

- Item 15 ' Amendment to FY 2024'25 user-fee schedule
- Action: Adopted amendments adding omitted fire inspection fees, added an SB 9 lot-split fee and reduced several specific fees (sign program, report copy fee, RV permit fee); the fee schedule will become effective 60 days after approval with inflation adjustments per the resolution.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously, 5'0'00.
- Provenance excerpt: \"Item number 15 passes 5 0 unanimously.\" (Mayor Brendan Kalfas)

- Item 16 ' Introduction of ADU ordinance (Title 17, Chapter 17.23)
- Action: The council introduced an updated ADU ordinance that incorporates multiple state law changes, updates definitions (including junior ADUs), sets ministerial review processes, addresses addressing and separation requirements and height/size limits, and requires submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
- Vote on introduction: Passed, 3'0'02. Councilmember Ron and Mayor Pro Tem Alexander voted no.
- Provenance excerpt: \"...the motion passes 3 to 2 with council member Ron and mayor Pro Tem Alexander voting no.\" (Mayor Brendan Kalfas)

- Item 17 ' Bedford Court project (zoning amendment, parcel map, development plan, CUPs)
- Action: Approved Planned Development overlay, parcel map splitting the lot into two, development plan for two buildings (a drive-through coffee shop and a tunnel car wash), and related conditional use permits; environmental review resulted in a mitigated negative declaration.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously, 5'0'00.
- Provenance excerpt: \"The motion passes 5 to 0, and we happily welcome Car Wash and Dutch Bros to Temecula.\" (Mayor Brendan Kalfas)

Other items received for information
- Item 18: AB 2561 annual staffing report (presentation by Human Resources) ' received and filed.
- Item 19: Pavement Management Program update (consultant presentation on 2024 PCI survey) ' received and filed.

Why this matters
These votes update the city's administrative and code framework (user-fee and ADU ordinance) while approving a small infill commercial project and reaffirming operational planning for major community events. The ADU ordinance in particular implements state law changes and drew a split vote, reflecting continuing local debate about state housing mandates and local planning priorities.

What to watch next
- The ADU ordinance will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review as required by state law.
- The city manager and departments will implement the amended fee schedule 60 days after adoption.
- TCSD will monitor the July 4 ingress/egress plan and consider future policy on reserved parking for subsequent events.

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