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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-2010 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Melendez called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY (arrived at 7:07 p.m.) COUNCIL MEMBER HICKMAN COUNCIL MEMBER MAGEE ABSENT: NONE Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Director of Community Development Weiner, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Police Chief Cleary, Fire Chief Hendershot and Interim City Clerk Cowley. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Melendez invited Jason Crow, President of the Lake Elsinore Little League to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION 1 a. Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation Pursuant to (subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54956.9) Michel Knight vs. City of Lake Elsinore (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC10001036) City Attorney Leibold announced there was one item discussed during Closed Session, which has been postponed until April 27, 2010, pending final settlement negotiations. Regular City Council Study Session April 13, 2010 PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Page 2 of 10 • Certificate of Appreciation to Thomas Vose, Former Librarian for the Lake Elsinore Public Library. Mayor Melendez thanked Thomas Vose for all of his hard work. She advised the Council and audience that Mr. Vose has accepted a position working for the City of Perris and stated he will be greatly missed. Mr. Vose thanked the City Council for the Certificate of Appreciation and introduced Michele Palmer who will be the City's new Librarian. Michele Palmer introduced herself to the City Council and indicated that she is looking forward to working with the City of Lake Elsinore. • Proclamation Acknowledging the Month of May as Veteran's Appreciation Month Mayor Melendez provided recognition to Veteran's in the community who are working for our Nation through the Armed Forces. She thanked all of the Veterans and their families for their hard work and dedication. • Proclamation Recognizing May 1St as Silver Star Service Banner Day Mayor Melendez noted the Silver Star Service Banner is an organization who honors those who have been wounded or have been ill while serving in the military and she expressed her appreciation to the families and members of this organization. • Recognition of Papa G's Pizza for being named Business of the Year Mayor Melendez honored Papa G's Pizza Restaurant for being named Business of the Year by the City Council. She expressed her appreciation to the owner's of the restaurant, Gil Darmofal and Chris Ginter for the support they gave to organizations such as the Lake Elsinore Little League and the Boy's & Girls Club, through out the year. Gil Darmofal thanked the City Council for being named Business of the Year and how it is important to teach the young children the importance of giving back to the community. Proclamation Acknowledging April 11-17, 2010 as National Library Week Mayor Melendez presented a Proclamation to Thomas Vose the former City of Lake Elsinore Librarian acknowledging April 11 - 17 as National Library Week and encouraged everyone to visit the local library. Thomas Vose thanked the City Council for the Proclamation and advised the audience that library cards are free and to come visit their local library. Regular City Council Study Session April 13, 2010 PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Approval of City Council Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following minutes: Page 3 of 10 1. City Council / Redevelopment Agency Joint Study Session Minutes of March 9, 2010 and March 23, 2010 2. Regular City Council Minutes of March 9, 2010 and March 23, 2010 3. Warrant List Dated March 31. 2010 Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List March 31. 2010. 4. Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services dated Recommendation: That the City Council and Agency Board approve the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services and Authorize the Mayor and Chairman to execute the same. 5. Replacement Copier and Lease Agreement with Innovation Documents Solutions Inc., For City Manager's Department Recommendation: That the City Council approve; (1) Innovation Document Solutions, Inc. Canon iR3225 digital copier lease agreement and designate and authorize the City Manager to execute the 60 month Municipal Lease agreement with Canon Financial Services, Inc.; and (2) Approve service proposal by Innovation Document Solutions, Inc. based on monthly CMAS Service Agreement #GS-25F- 0023M and designate and authorize the City Manager to execute the Service Agreement with Innovative Document Solutions, Inc. 6. Recommendation: Receive and file report Regular City Council Study Session Page 4 of 10 April 13, 2010 It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 through 6. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7. Public Hearing - Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336 & Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 for "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan" Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt the following resolutions: (1) City Council Resolution No. 2010-014 Adopting Findings of Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); (2) City Council Resolution No. 2010-015 Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336; and (3) City Council Resolution No. 2010-016 Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 35337. Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. Director of Community Development Weiner provided an overview of the project to the City Council and indicated the applicant was present and would be available to answer any questions the Council may have. Mayor Melendez asked City Clerk Cowley if she received any written correspondence that needed to be entered into the record. City Clerk Cowley responded by saying no written correspondence has been received. Mayor Melendez asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition the project. Eric Lunde, applicant for the project introduced himself to the Council. He addressed issues Council raised and discussed during the joint study session meeting regarding estate lot sizes. He stated the reasons for the smaller lot sizes were because of the requirements for water tanks; the possibly of Indian artifacts; and the topography. He advised Council during the final map process they could move the water tanks, determine if there are any Indian artifacts and work with the topography. He stated another issue was with the potential traffic issues at Camino Del Norte. He advised Council they are required to install traffic signals which should help mitigate the situation. He stated if these comments do not address all of Council's concerns, then he asked the item be continued in order to work out all of the issues with staff and have the item brought back to Council for further discussion. Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Council Member Magee addressed his concerns of not having the nine to ten estate lot sizes as noted in the Conditions of Approval. He noted the development fronts the Regular City Council Study Session page 5 of 10 April 13, 2010 community and he would like to see more landscaping than just half street width. He would also like to see larger lot sizes. Council Member Buckley pointed out that the Franklin Overpass would connect to Camino Del Norte and asked if two lanes would be enough to accommodate the traffic. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo responded by saying the project impact was for the project at Camino Del Norte not off site traffic. Staff would have to and would have to make the connection from Camino Del Norte to the new interchange which would also connect to Canyon Estates. Council Member Buckley asked about the optional commercial development in that area. Director of Community Development Weiner replied it was still an option at this point. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked about the parks per the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. (LEMC). She addressed of the hauling route issue to insure the developer used Camino Del Norte and not Summerhill or Greenwald. She also agreed with the other Council Members on the need for estate-size lots. She indicated this area is the gateway to the community and the necessity to have both sides of the street landscaped. Director of Community Development Weiner replied the park that is currently proposed is over six acres, which staff is comfortable with. Council Member Hickman advised the public where this proposed project would be located. He expressed adding any commercial to that area would lead to more revenue along Main Street. He spoke of the two lanes verses four lanes and stated he could handle two lanes for now. Mayor Melendez asked the Fire and Police Department if only two lanes along Camino Del Norte would be adequate for service calls. Fire Chief Henderson replied by saying he has not had an opportunity to review the traffic study but feels it should be adequate. Council Member Magee indicated he would support having commercial for that area as it would bring revenue back into the City. Council Member Hickman asked the applicant if this would have any negative financial impact. Eric Lunde replied his staff would need to discuss this with their engineers to see what the impact would be. He stated having to fully landscape Camino Del Norte may cause Regular City Council Study Session Page 6 of 10 April 13, 2010 a financial burden without having a reimbursement alternative from other future developers. Mayor Melendez asked if the applicant ever considered swapping the two pieces of land because Elsinore Hills Road would cut into private property. Eric Lunde replied by saying they have worked with the adjacent property owner and they would be splitting the land the best they can. He stated the adjacent property owner is working with them. Council Member Hickman asked if any of the TUMF funds could be applied towards this project. City Manager Brady responded by saying this development is not part of the TUMF zone. It was moved by Council Member Magee and second by Council Member Buckley to continue this item off calendar in order to allow the applicant to work with staff on a reimbursement agreement to fully improve Camino Del Norte Road and Elsinore Hills Road including landscaping. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None 8. Residential Design Review No. 2009-05 Proposed for 65 Lots in Rosetta Hills, Tract 31792, By DR Horton Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-017 Approving Residential Design Review No. 2009-05. Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Director of Community Development Weiner provided an overview of the project and indicated he and the applicant are available to answer any questions the Council may have. Dan Boyd, Vice President of DR Horton Development introduced himself to the Council and community. He stated he agreed with the Conditions of Approval and thanked staff for all their help. Mayor Melendez asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor or against the project. There being none, Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta stated she was looking forward to the new development in the area. Regular City Council Study Session Page 7 of 10 April 13, 2010 Council Member Hickman concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta. It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to approve Residential Design Review No. 2009-05, adopting Resolution No. 2010-017. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None 9. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council continue this item to the April 27, 2010 regular City Council meeting. Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo provided an overview of the item and requested City Council continue the item to the regular meeting of April 27, 2010, meeting to ensure the proper noticing of all affected parties. Mayor Melendez asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor or against the project. There being none, Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and seconded by Council Member Buckley to continue the item to April 27, 2010 regular City Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None 10. Objections to the City's Weed Abatement Program Recommendation: That the City Council open the Public Hearing and give due consideration to any objections presented by the public. Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo provided an overview of the item to City Council. He indicated the purpose of this public hearing is to provide to Council any public testimony against the City's Weed Abatement Program. Mayor Melendez asked City Clerk Cowley if she had received any written correspondence regarding this item. City Clerk Cowley replied by saying no correspondence has been received. Regular City Council Study Session Page 8 of 10 April 13, 2010 Mayor Melendez asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak either in favor or in opposition of the project. There being none, Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. There being no further discussion, the item was received and filed. APPEAL(S) There are none. BUSINESS ITEM(S) There are none. The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:51 p.m The City Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland addressed her concerns regarding the departure of the Director of Community Development Tom Weiner and how much he helped the City in the Update of the General Plan. She also addressed her disappointment to see the former City Clerk resign. Wayne Williams representing "We the People" advised the public that the Town Hall meeting which was held on January 25, 2010 regarding the Medical Marijuana Dispensary is now available on CD free of charge. For those who are interested in a free copy they may send an email to www.wtp.elsinore.com. He provided a copy of the CD for each Council Member and to the City Clerk. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on the following: • Wednesday, April 14th the Java Jive at the Flour Fusion Bakery from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (951) 245- 8848. • Thursday, April 15th the EWDC Luncheon held at the Diamond Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For information, please call Anna or Matt at (951) 245-8848. • Friday through Sunday, April 16-18 would be the 3rd annual Frontier Days. The cost is $9.95 per person and would be held at the Alberhill Ranch Park. Regular City Council Study Session page 9 of 10 April 13, 2010 • Thursday, April 22nd is the Business Networking Mixer, hosted by Wells Fargo at the Marketplace. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. • Saturday, April 17th would be the Unity in the Community 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run with Children's Fun Run. The event would be held at the Lake Elsinore Levee from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The pre-registration fees are Adult's $20, Students $10 and the Fun Run $5.00. The day of the race is $30 for adults. • Saturday, April 20th would be the E-Waste recycling collection event to be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lake Elsinore residents can to bring their broken and used electronic gear to the Public Works Yard at 521 N. Langstaff. It is free of charge. • The City Manager stated he was sorry to see the Director of Community Development Tom Weiner leave the City of Lake Elsinore. He stated he was an outstanding Director who helped the City and he would be missed. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS • City Attorney Leibold wished Tom Weiner good luck at his new job working as the Community Development Director for the City of Walnut. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Magee wished Tom Weiner good luck at his new job. He indicated that Tom helped "raise the bar" as he was a great help to the community. He stated he would be greatly missed and the City of Walnut is getting a great member to their staff. Council Member Hickman wished Tom Weiner good luck and hoped to see him in the future. He spoke of the "Unity in the Community" walk/run and hoped to see many citizens participate. He spoke of the Warrior Run which was extremely successful and thanked staff for the hard work with the Easter Egg Hunt. He asked City Manager Brady about the status of E-verification. City Manager Brady replied by saying he is working on an Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta wished Tom Weiner the best of luck at his new job and stated he will be greatly missed. She advised the public for those who planned on attending Frontier Days, there are $3.00 off coupons available on the Chamber of Commerce's Web site. She also thanked the Parks & Recreation Department and the City Manager for all the hard work particularly for the Grand Opening of Rosetta Park. Council Member Buckley wished Tom Weiner good luck working for the City of Walnut as he had been very helpful with the Redevelopment Agency. He advised the community of a Downtown Master Plan Community meeting to be held on Saturday Regular City Council Study Session Page 10 of 10 April 13, 2010 April 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. which would be held at the City's Cultural Center. Mayor Melendez requested to see a status report regarding Buxton Community Analytics. She mentioned of the Warrior Dash which was held the previous week and stated it was lots of fun. She addressed comments made earlier by Ms. Hyland regarding staff resigning and advised the public that no one is encouraging staff to leave the City. She stated Tom Weiner would be greatly missed and how well he treated and respected the public. She advised the community that on Wednesday at Flour Fusion from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. she will be the host of "Coffee with the Mayor". ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 California. MELT SA MELENDEZ, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CAROL COWLEY, INTEL CITY CLERK V T Y OF LAKE ELSINOR