Votes at a glance: Temecula council adopts consent calendar, user-fee changes and Bedford Court; introduces ADU code amendments

The Temecula City Council on May 13 approved a set of routine and regulatory items, adopted amendments to the city's user-fee schedule, and approved a small commercial development on Bedford Court, while also introducing an updated accessory dwelling unit ordinance required by state law.

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)

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