HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-2010 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Melendez called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ
MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA
COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY (arrived a 7:08 p.m.)
COUNCIL MEMBER HICKMAN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAGEE
ABSENT: NONE
Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Director of Administrative
Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake and
Aquatics Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Police Chief Fontneau,
Fire Chief Hendershot, RDA Analyst Carlson and Interim City Clerk Cowley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Melendez invited Ms. Donna Franson to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Leibold announced a Special City Council Meeting to be held on June 2gth
at 5:00 p.m. regarding the negotiations with the Laborer's Union. She indicated that the
City has reached a settlement agreement pertaining to Michel Knight vs. City of Lake
Elsinore. The papers are currently being executed and would be available for public
record. All other items under Closed Session had no reportable action.
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(1a) Conference with Labor Negotiator
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Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager Robert Brady
Employee organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer's International Union
of North America, Local 777
(1b) Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54956.9) R Side Medical, LLC
Carlos Stahl vs. City of Lake Elsinore (Riverside Superior Court Case No.
RIC10010236)
(1c) Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54956.9 Darwin Rogers Booster
Trust dated 7/27/2005 (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC095857)
(1d) Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code
Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
(1e) 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)
(1f) Threat to Public Services or Facilities
Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54957A, consultation with City Attorney
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
• Girl Scouts presentation of Plaque to Riverside County Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Adrian Romo.
• Recognition of Korn Memorial Scholarship Awardees: Samantha Bennet, Garrett
Highland, Melissa McKiddy, Chanel Nguyen, Rebbecca Paredes, Brett Hernandez-
Henderson, and Soshanna Vela.
• Recognition of Sonja Wilson for her years of service on the Lake Elsinore Unified
School District Board of Education.
0 Recognition of Pat Myers for receiving the Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award
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Mayor Melendez presented the Korn Memorial Scholarship award to Samantha Bennet,
Garrett Highland, Melissa McKiddy and Brett Hernandez Henderson. Chanel Nguyen
and Soshanna Vela were unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Melendez also
presented recognition of service to Sonja Wilson for her years of service with the Lake
Elsinore Unified School District and to Pat Myers for receiving the Richard L. Swanson
Inspiration Award. The Girl Scouts presented a plaque to Riverside County Fire
Depart/Paramedic to Adrian Romo.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chris Hyland, resident of Lake Elsinore addressed the City Council regarding the lack of
city issued cell phone numbers on City Council business cards.
Rene Bardales spoke of the issues regarding the illegal aliens in the United States.
Pete Dawson representing Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue thanked the City
Council for their continued support and contribution towards the organization.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Citv Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minutes:
(a) Special City Council Meeting of May 25, 2010, May 27, 2010 and
June 7. 2010
(b) Regular City Council Meeting May 25, 2010
(3) Warrant List Dated June 15, 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated
June 15, 2010.
(4) Investment Report of May 2010
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council received and file.
(5) Consideration of Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2010-11
Recommendation: it is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-035 setting the City's Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 at
$60,579,153
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(6) Consideration of Verizon T1 Data Line Renewal Agreement
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize the City
Manager (or Designee) to execute the Verizon Internet Dedicated Access
Services Agreement for providing Internet services at dedicated T-1 data transfer
rate.
(7) Consideration of Planning Division Professional Service Contracts for 2010-2011
Fiscal Year
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to prepare and enter into contract with Carole Donohoe and Kirt Coury
to provide specialized planning services on an annual basis.
(8) Consideration of Quitclaim of Riverside County Flood Control Easements within
the Palomar/Corydon Channel in Tract 30846
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to
process the quitclaim deeds for the maintenance of drainage areas easements
existing for the City of Lake Elsinore's benefit in Tr. 38046.
(9) Consideration of Police Department purchase of ALPR Camera System with
Justice Assistance Grant and Asset Forfeiture Funds
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the use of
asset forfeiture funds for the purchase of this equipment.
(10) Consideration of Professional Engineering Service for Peter Ramey.
Construction Management Contract and Rusty Beardsley Traffic Engineer
Contract
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the use of each
consultant for the second year of their three (3) year contract.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: None Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(11) General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01 - Zone Change to 2009-01. East Lake
Specific Plan Amendment No. 9, Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01, and
Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2009031084)
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Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve: (1) Findings of
Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; (2) Certification
of Environmental Impact report for the Diamond Specific Plan and its related
cases (SCH#2009031084); and adoption of Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations; (3) approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2009-
01; (4) approval of Zone Change No. 2009-01 by Ordinance; (5) approval of
Amendment No. 9 to the East Lake Specific Plan No. 93-3 by Ordinance; and
(6) approval of Diamond Specific Plan No.2009-01 by Ordinance.
Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Matt Harris, Senior Planner provided an overview of the project to the City Council.
Mayor Melendez asked staff if anyone wished to address the City Council.
Nancy Huntsinger, resident of the community spoke in favor of the project and stated
the project would bring revenue into the City as well as provide jobs.
Francis Sinclair, resident of the community spoke in opposition of the project. She
stated she is fearful that the project could go bankrupt like the other projects in the area
and create an eyesore for the community.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at
7:40 p.m.
Council Member Magee stated during the earlier study session meeting he requested
staff to address why the number of units for that area was so high. City Manager Brady
indicated the East Lake Specific Plan covered the entire back basin and there has been
an amendment to the plan including a reduction of units. He stated some areas would
never be developed, yet staff would continue to research the issues and have an
answer for Council.
Jeremy Krout, representative for the development stated that he met with staff after the
study session and they went over East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 8. He
stated the numbers of units are less.
Council Member Magee replied that he was still uncomfortable with the amount of units.
He stated he appreciates the investment and stressed to the developer to make sure
they work on the parking requirements and he looked forward to the design reviews
coming forward.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta indicated she felt this was an excellent project which would offer
many services to the community and she was confident that it would be top notch.
Council Member Hickman thanked the developer for their work and looked forward to
seeing it developed. He pointed out to the audience the renderings of the project which
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were on display and how the project would bring activity and revenue to the area
surrounding the Diamond Stadium.
Mayor Melendez stated she is pleased to see the project moving forward. She asked
the Director of Public Works Seumalo about infrastructure improvements to mitigate the
traffic in that area.
Director of Public Works Seumalo stated he spoke with the developer regarding the
environmental report and noted a traffic study was conducted for the area. He advised
the Council that there would be three exit routes along Diamond Drive and there would
be sufficient amount of circulation in the area.
It was moved by Council Member Buckley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
adopt findings that the project known as Diamond Specific Plan is consistent with the
Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The motion
unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley,
Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
Absent: None.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Buckley to
certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2009031084) for the Diamond
Specific Plan and related cases. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: None Absent: None.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
approve the General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01. The motion unanimously carried
by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee,
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None Absent: None.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
introduce Ordinance No. 1276 by title only and waived further reading. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley,
Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Buckley to
introduce Ordinance No.1277 by title only approving Amendment No. 9 to the East Lake
Specific Plan 93-3 including a modification to table 6-1, whereby all design review
applications would come before the Planning Commission and the City Council for
review and approval. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
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It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
introduce Ordinance No. 1278 by title only approving Diamond Specific Plan No.
2009-01 including a modification to table 6-1, whereby all design review applications
would come before the Planning Commission and the City Council for review and
approval. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council
Members: Buckley, Hickman, and Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
(12) Consideration of Adoption of Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2010-
2011 through 2014-2015
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed
5-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2010-2011 through
2014-2015.
Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Director of Public Works Seumalo provided an overview of the project to the Council
Mayor Melendez asked if there had been any correspondence received or if anyone
wished to speak either for or against the project.
Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Council Member Buckley pointed out to the public that there would be a traffic signal
installed at Macy and Grand and the paving of all dirt roads.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta pointed out to the public that the funds were coming from grants
and not the City's General Fund. She stated some of the improvement would include
the paving of Diamond Drive and upgrades to the City's park equipment.
It was moved by Council Member Buckley and seconded by Council Member Magee to
adopt Resolution No. 2010-28, finding that the Capital Improvement Program conforms
to the Lake Elsinore General Plan. The motion unanimously carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: None Absent: None
(13) Settlement of Matters Relating to Conditional Use Permit No 2008-09 for Live
Music. Dancing and Entertainment within Designated Areas of An Existing
Bowling and Entertainment Center (Trevi Lanes) located at 32250 Mission Trail
Lake Elsinore. CA 92530
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
table the item off calendar. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members: Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes:
Buckley Absent: None
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APPEAL(S)
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(14) Appeal of Violation of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code by "R" Side Medical located
at 31641 Auto Center Drive Unit "A"
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council deny the appeal.
Building Official/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman provided an overview of the
appeal to the City Council.
Mayor Melendez asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against the appeal.
Carlos Stahl, owner of R-Side Medical spoke in favor of the appeal. He provided each
Council Member a letter he wrote which was read into the record. He requested
Council to table the appeal to a later date in order to allow him to reopen his business
until the November ballot. Mayor Melendez asked Mr. Stahl, should the City Council
decide on tabling the item until November, would he continue to sell marijuana. Mr.
Stahl replied by saying "Yes".
Dave Hamic, spoke in favor of the appeal. He advised the Council that the facility cares
about their customers and requested the Council to support the cause.
Council Member Magee advised the public that the City Council is not limiting the use of
medical marijuana. He stated the issues presented before City Council are the
issuance of a business license and the use of a store front as a retail establishment. He
stated the business license did not list the sale of medical marijuana.
Council Member Buckley indicated the issue is not medical marijuana, but the business
license issue. He stated the City of Lake Elsinore is operating within the law.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Mayor Melendez to deny the
appeal. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez.
Noes: None Absent: None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(15) Ratification of Recommendations for Appointments to the Planning Commission
Recommendation: The Selection Committee Members Councilmen Hickman
and Magee recommend the appointments of Rick Morsch and Shelly Jordan for
full four (4) year terms on the Planning Commission and request the City Council
to ratify the appointments.
City Manager Brady provided an overview of the recommendations for the two new
appointed Planning Commissioners.
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Council Member Magee thanked all those who applied for the positions and expressed
their desire to serve the City of Lake Elsinore. He encouraged those who applied to
continue to apply for future positions in the City.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
appoint Rick Morsch and Shelly Jordan for full, four-year terms on the Planning
Commission and request the City Council to ratify the appointments. The motion
unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley,
Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
Absent: None
(16) Consideration of Resolution to Increase Lake Use fees
Recommendation: It is recommended that that City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2010-039 increasing the Lake Use Fees.
Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy provided an overview of the project to the City
Council.
Mayor Melendez asked if staff had received any correspondence related to this item
City Clerk Cowley replied no correspondence had been received.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta noted the increases would help keep up with some of the lake
use expenses.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and seconded by Council Member Magee to
adopt Resolution No. 2010-039, approving adjustments to schedule of Lake Use Fees.
The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members:
Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez. Noes: None
Absent: None
(17) Consideration of (1) Utilization of E-Verify Program and (2) an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California adding Chapter 5.30 of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Employment of Undocumented
Workers.
Recommendations: The City Council may wish to consider the following
alternatives: (1) received and file the Staff Report; (2) direct staff to provide
additional information as may be requested by the City Council; (3) direct the City
Manager to implement procedural changes to the City's hiring process and use
the E-Verify Program for City employees; (4) direct the City Attorney to include
provisions in future services contracts requiring contractors to conform to
federally mandating hiring practices designed to ensure that employees of
contractor are legal residents; (5) adopt the ordinance with such revisions as may
be determined by the City Council and that the following motion be made:
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"Waive Further Reading and introduce by title only an ordinance adding Chapter
5.30 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding employment of
undocumented workers".
City Attorney Leibold provided a detailed outline of the E-Verify Program to the Council
and expressed several options the Council may wish to consider.
Mayor Melendez asked City Clerk Cowley if there were any request to speak regarding
this item.
Ted Wegener, resident of Menifee spoke in favor of supporting the E-Verify Program.
He indicated the City's of Temecula and Menifee are also considering the same
program.
Jonathan Dunlap spoke in opposition of the E-Verify Program as it could have the
potential of not allowing individuals to have the opportunity of employment.
Raymond Herrera, representing "We the People" spoke in favor of the program. He
stated that many Americans are unable to obtain jobs and requested City Council to
consider the program.
Robin Hvidston, representing "We the People" spoke in favor of the program. She
stated she would like to see the implementation across the nation and thanked Council
for bringing the item forward.
Allen Baldwin, resident of the City spoke of the money spent on having this item brought
forward to Council and how the funds could have been put to better use.
Council Member Magee noted back in May of this year when this topic was presented to
Council, the members agreed to send a letter to Congressmen Issa's office to see if the
Federal Government was in support of the program. He stated Congressman Issa's
office sent a representative to address the issue.
Phil Paule, District Director with Congressman Issa's office stated currently Homeland
Security does not offer funds to cities for the costs to mandate the program. He stated
the Federal Government is looking at ways to reimburse cities for adopting the E-Verify
Program.
Council Member Hickman stated he presented this program to the Council out of
frustration because the Federal Government is not doing their job. He stated it appears
that the City may get some assistance but it would not count on it. He stated the law
was passed December 31, 2007 that every employee must pass E-Verify, but it is not a
guarantee, and the paperwork must be kept for three (3) years. He stated as of today,
the unemployment rate is 16.6 percent in the United States. He stated the way to curb
some of the illegal immigration is to cut off their jobs and that's what the E-Verify
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program would do. He suggested having the City's Code Enforcement Department
monitor the program, which would be no additional cost to the City.
Council Member Buckley asked several questions pertaining to the program. He asked
how much it would cost a business, what would happen if the information was
inaccurate and would the program applied to only new hires. Mayor Melendez
responded by saying should the information come back inaccurate, an individual could
appeal. There is no cost to the business owner as it is an electronic program. City
Attorney Leibold added that the program would become effective once the Ordinance is
adopted. Council Member Buckley pointed out to the public that this program is not
about race, but rather about being legally in the country.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta pointed out that the reason the City of Lancaster has not shown
any expenses with this program is because they currently do not have staff enforcing
the program. She stated the program is not federally funded and it could cost the City
of Lake Elsinore anywhere from $15 to $150 thousand per year. She stated the City
currently does not have the funds budgeted for this program.
Council Member Magee stated it is a reflection on the federal government for not doing
their job and stated he realizes the passion runs deep on both sides of this issue. He
stated it was not about race but about the legal right to work in this country. He feels
the City should adopt a complaint based program and not accrue any additional costs
for the City.
Mayor Melendez agreed with Council that the issue is not about race but rather the legal
right to work in the United States. She advised the public that it is illegal to hire an
illegal immigrate. She asked staff how they came up with the fees of $5,000 to $15,000
to enforce the program. City Manager Brady responded that the Building Office/Code
Enforcement Manager determined those fees. Mayor Melendez responded that she felt
the fees were somewhat excessive. She implied there were too many opportunities for
loopholes and would like to see this program applied to sub-contractors as well. She
suggested continuing this item until Council receives more information pertaining to the
cost of staffing the program.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Melendez to read
by title only the approval of Ordinance No. 1279, adding Chapter 5.30 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Employment of Undocumented Workers and have
the item brought back to the next Regular City Council Meeting for further discussion.
The following motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Hickman and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: Council Member Buckley, Council Member Magee and Mayor
Pro Tem Bhutta. Absent: None.
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It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Buckley to
read by title only Ordinance No. 1279, adding Chapter 5.30 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code Regarding Employment of Undocumented Workers, by using the
complaint enforcement model. The motion unanimously carried by a roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Magee, and Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta. Noes: Council
Members: Hickman, Mayor Melendez. Absent: None
(18) Consideration of Proclamation Regarding the Support Our Law Enforcement and
Safe Neighborhood Act (Arizona SB 1070)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the
Proclamation in Support of Arizona SB 1070.
City Manager Brady provided an overview for the consideration of the Proclamation
which would support Arizona's Senate Bill 1070.
Mayor Melendez requested any public speakers to address Council either for or against
the item.
The following spoke in favor of supporting Arizona's Senate Bill 1070:
Dick Knapp, resident of the City of Lake Elsinore; Ted Wegener, resident of Menifee;
Raymond Herrera, representing We the People; Robin Hvidston, representing We the
People; Stasyi Barth; and Byron Barth.
The following spoke in opposition of supporting Arizona's Senate Bill 1070.
Jennaya Dunlap, representing Rapid Response Network; Jonathan Dunlap; Maria
Nicholas, resident of Murrieta; Raymond Moon, resident of Lake Elsinore, and Allen
Baldwin, resident of Lake Elsinore.
Council Member Hickman stated his purpose for bringing this item before the City
Council was to help support law enforcement and to make the community's
neighborhoods safer to the community. He stated his concern was to send a message
that the City of Lake Elsinore is a City of laws and the laws will be enforced. He stated
the city must do something on the local level because federal government is not going
to stand up for the citizens of this country.
Council Member Magee indicated the City has historically embraced its diversity and
now it is clear that the system is no longer working. He pointed out that the City Council
sent letter to Congressmen Issa's office and the President of the United States asking to
enforce the existing immigration laws and got nowhere. Arizona has elevated the
debate and is now brought this issue front and center and he stated he looks forward to
reforming the immigration law.
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Council Member Buckley mentioned Mexico's is embarrassment 20% of its population
wants to leave the country. He pointed out to the audience that legal and illegal
immigrants have a "get up and go" attitude and it is the simple fact that those types of
individuals zap the vitality of the nation and it is becoming easier to cross over than to
stay and fight change.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta pointed out to the audience that she does not support illegal
immigration or the hiring of illegal aliens; however she stated she does not feel this is a
burden the City of Lake Elsinore should be bearing. She stated this is a federal
government issue and they need to step up to do what is necessary.
Mayor Melendez stated that there were some very good points made. She pointed out
that the City Council has been putting pressure on the federal government. She stated
that Congressman Issa's representative spoke and indicated that the federal
government may help but did not truly commit themselves. She stated it costs the State
of California 10.5 billion per year to support illegal immigrants, and 7.7 billion to educate
the illegal immigrant's children per year and they make up 15% of the student body.
She pointed out that it is not about a particular race, but the legality of whether you are
or are not supposed to be in this country. She stated this country welcomes others as
long as they come into the country the correct way.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
approve the Proclamation in Support of Arizona SB 1070. The motion unanimously
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, and
Mayor Melendez. Noes: Council Members: Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta. Absent: None
(19) Consideration of the City of Lake Elsinore Other Funds Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-40 adopting the City of Lake Elsinore other Funds Budget for Fiscal Year
2010-2011.
Director of Administrative Service Riley provided to the City Council an overview of the
staff report pertaining the City's Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Mayor Melendez asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against the project.
City Clerk Cowley replied by saying there were no requests to speak.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
adopt Resolution No. 2010-04, adopting the City of Lake Elsinore's Other Funds Budget
for Fiscal year 2010-2011. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor
Melendez. Noes: Council Members: None. Absent: Buckley.
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The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:53 p.m.
The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 10:00 p.m. and convened to the Public
Finance Authority at 10:05 p.m.
The Public Finance Authority adjourned at 10:06 p.m and convened to the Recreation
Authority at 10:06 p.m.
The Recreation Authority adjourned at 10:07 p.m. and convened to the City Council at
10:07 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS-1 MINUTE
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS -AGENDIZED ITEMS- 3 MINUTES
Carlos Stahl, representing R-Side Medical stated that he was offended by a statement
made earlier indicating that he lied on his business license and indicated that the City
Attorney should have advised the Council of such.
Stasyi Barth spoke on the E-Verify Program and suggested a way to off set the cost
would be by making higher penalties for those who are caught hiring illegal aliens and
hiring volunteer to enforce the businesses.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
There were no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were no comments.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
• Movies in the Park on Wednesday June 23`d from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the
Summerlake Park in Lake Elsinore
• Business Networking Mixer hosted by Lake Buick Pontiac GMC & Soboba Casino
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lake Buick Pontiac on June 24th
• After Dark Sale on July 2°d at the Lake Elsinore Outlets. Sale begins at 8:00 p.m.
12:00 a.m.
• Saturday July 3`d, Valley Blood Service Blood Drive at the Canyon Hills Marketplace
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 4th, Free Fishing Day provided by the Department of Fish and Game
• Saturday, July 10th, Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to be held at
the Public Works Yard from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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• He introduced the City's new Police Chief Fontneau to the City Council
• He wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July
LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS
There were no comments.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Magee commented on the following:
• He congratulated Police Chief Fontneau for his recent promotion
• He apologized to Chairman Norkin who serves on the Public Safety Advisory
Commission for a comment previously made
• He took into consideration the idea made by Chris Hyland of having the City issued
cell phone numbers added to the council members business cards
• He expressed his regret to the passing of a long time resident Dennis Myberger and
requested the Mayor adjourn the meeting in his memory.
Council Member Hickman commented on the following:
• He wished everyone a safe and happy 4th of July
• He congratulated Police Chief Fontneau for his recent promotion
• He advised the public of the recent purchase of the defaulted Laing Home
development, which has been purchased by McMillan Corporation
Council Member Buckley commented on the following:
• He asked if Bow Fishing was allowed in the Outlet Channel. Director of Lake and
Aquatics Kilroy responded by saying the Outlet Channel is owned and maintained by
the Riverside County Flood Control District and it is not allowed
• He congratulated Police Chief Fontneau for his recent promotion
• He advised the public of an event sponsored by NAACP to be held on June 26th
from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Yarbrough Park
• He suggested a certificate in honor of Dennis Myberger
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta commented on the following:
• She congratulated Chief Cleary and Chief Fontneau on their recent promotions
• She congratulated the developers of the Diamond Specific Plan
• She thanked Sonia Wilson for all her hard work with the City and School District
• She wished everyone a happy 4th of July
City Council Meeting
June 22, 2010
Mayor Melendez commented on the following:
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• She thanked Police Chief Cleary for all his hard work an help he provided the City;
and congratulated Police Chief Fontneau on his recent promotion
• She advised the public that her city issued cell phone number is already on her
business cards
• She thanked the public for all their patience during the meeting particularly over the
controversial issues
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned
at 10:22 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. to
be held in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
California.
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MELISSA MELENDEZ, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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CAROL COWLEY, INTERIM PTY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE