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JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
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CALL TO ORDER - 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Melendez called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ
MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA (arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY
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, RDA Analyst Carlson
and Interim City Clerk Cowley.
CLOSED SESSION
(1a) Conference with Labor Negotiator
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
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)
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(1 c) Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation
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
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 § 54957, consultation with City Attorney
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
Mayor Melendez asked the City Clerk Cowley if all of the recipients receiving a
certificate would be present at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. City Clerk Cowley all of the
individuals would be attending the 7:00 p.m. meeting with the exception of Chanel
Nguyen.
• 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.
• Recognition of Pat Myers for receiving the Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sal Chavez representing SC Engineering provided an update to City Council regarding
the street improvements at the 1-15 Freeway and Railroad Canyon Road interchange
and the 1-15 Freeway and Franklin Street. Council Member Magee asked Mr. Chavez if
permits would be pulled and construction would commence by the year 2011. Mr.
Chavez responded by saying due to the anticipated approval pending from Washington
DC, construction is expected to commence in 2012.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minutes:
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(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.
Council Member Hickman asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 103164 to Robin Chipman in the amount of $70.90 was reimbursement
for transportation reimbursement.
• Warrant No. 103160 to CA JPIA in the amount of $765,440.00 was for the City's
insurance premium for one year.
• Warrant No. 103176 to Dell Services in the amount of $2,686.27 was for the
purchase of a new used laptop for city use.
• Warrant No. 103189 to Employment Development Department in the amount of
$4,508.00 was for unemployment reimbursement costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 103157 to Bio-Tox Laboratories in the amount of $1,678.11 was for lab
work on an individual who was under the influence.
• Warrant No. 103215 to Loos & Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,832.19 was for the
purchase of buoys around the docks.
• Warrant No. 103271 to Southwest Healthcare System in the amount of $2,700.00.
Director of Administrative Services Riley would need to research this and get back to
City Council.
Mayor Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the following
responses:
• Warrant No. 103300 to Z Best Body & Paint Shops, Inc in the amount of $2,966.79
was for a utility bed on a City owned truck.
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(4) Investment Report of May 2010
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Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council receive 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
(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.
Council Member Hickman asked if the Riverside County Network (CORNET) was still in
existence. Information/Communications Manager Dennis replied by saying once the
City ceased doing business with them, staff lost all communications with them. He
stated he believes they are still in business for County residents.
(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
Council Member Magee noted a section of the fence around the retention basin needs
repairing and should this project be approved, would the Riverside County Flood
Control make the necessary repairs. City Manager Brady advised the City Council that
the retention basin is the responsibility of the HOA. Council Member Magee suggested
notifying the HOA to make the repairs. He also pointed out that on the basin slopes;
trees are allowed but they are not allowed in the channel. Director of Public Works
Seumalo clarified that the Flood Control Standards allow trees in the bottom of the
channel but not on the slopes.
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(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.
Council Member Hickman asked if Mr. Ramey replaced Mr. Soloman. Director of Public
Works Seumalo advised that Mr. Ramey and Mr. Soloman worked together. Mr.
Solomon's position was not filled once he retired.
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)
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.
Council Member Buckley pointed out to the Council that this project fits in with the
concept of the Ballpark Town Center.
Jeff Palmroy, representing the developer noted that this project conforms to the City's
General Plan.
Council Member Magee indicated he is pleased with the overall concept of the project.
He pointed out that staff's reference in the staff report to the Findings of Fact and
Statement of Overriding Considerations needs to be changed. He noted in Amendment
No. 9, a matrix shows the uses and acreage dedicated to those uses. He stated under
the Specific Plan/Residential it lists 7,100 units which seem high. Jeff Palmroy noted
that he would research this and advise Council. Council Member Magee requested the
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developer to make sure parking for the stadium was addressed and thanked the
developer for the investment into the City.
Council Member Buckley requested information on transit integration connection for the
multi-use area. Jeff Palmroy replied that he has spoken with RCTC and has researched
having a Park N Ride on the site. Council Member Buckley asked if they are looking
into high energy architectural design. Jeff Palmroy replied by saying they would
implement high energy into the program. Council Member Buckley asked about tubular
steel fencing and asked if they could look into the clear fencing and asked what type of
housing would be implemented near parking lot "C" Jeff Palmroy replied by saying most
likely Town homes for that area, if there was a plan at this point.
Mayor Melendez asked the developer about the potential traffic issues and requested
he address the issue during the 7:00 p.m. meeting since the public would be interested
in hearing the answer.
(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.
Council Member Hickman asked about the specific dates for the Sumner & Heald
pavement project. Director of Public Works Seumalo replied by saying it would be
made a priority for the safety of children using the sidewalks to and from school.
Director of Public Works Seumalo advised Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta that the General
Fund would not be used.
Council Member Buckley requested staff to comment on several areas of concern
including the library funds being increased, the cooperation from the County on street
improvements and the Downtown Master Plan.
Council Member Magee thanked the Director of Public Works Seumalo for the areas of
recommended improvements outlined in his report. He asked staff about the progress
of the Historic Downtown River Walk. Public Works Director Seumalo replied that staff
has submitted plans and moving forward with the project.
Council Member Hickman asked about the study conducted by SCAG. City Manager
Brady stated it would be brought before City Council for review.
Mayor Melendez pointed out that the Historic Downtown River Walk is noticeably less
than previously documented. Public Works Director stated the CIP Engineer has been
working closely with the State and staff has also been working with some of the City's
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amenities such as using recycled benches. He stated he would speak with the CIP
Engineer and have an answer for City Council later.
(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
APPEAL(S)
(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.
Carlos Stahl, owner of "R" Side Medical provided his opinion to the City Council as to
why his business should remain open.
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.
(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.
Council Member Hickman asked if the annual Lake Use Passes were being increased.
Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy replied by saying the cost of the passes would be
increasing in January 2011.
(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
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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:
"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".
(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.
(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.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 5:05 p.m.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chairman Magee called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIR MAGEE
VICE CHAIRMAN BUCKLEY
MEMBER BHUTTA
MEMBER HICKMAN
MEMBER MELENDEZ
ABSENT: NONE
Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Administrative
Services Director Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake
and Aquatics Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Agency
Secretary Cowley.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Leibold announced that the Redevelopment Agency would recess to
Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
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(1a) Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9:
1 potential case.
(1 b) Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Gov't Code § 54956.8 pertaining to properties:
APN 374-072-028,374-072-030,374-072-032,374-072-034,374-072-036;374-072-
018,374-072-020,374-072-022;374-071-003,374-071-004,374-071-005,374-071-
006,374-071-007,374-071-008,374-071-009,374-071-010,374-071-011,374-071-
012,374-071-013,374-071-014,374-071-027,374-072-026
(1 c) Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Gov't Code § 54956.8 pertaining to properties: APN 374-172-017
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
(2) Approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
(a) City Council / Redevelopment Agency Joint Meetings of May 25, 2010
(3) Warrant List Dated June 15. 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List date June 15, 2010
(4) Investment Report - May 2010
Recommendation: Receive and file.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There are none.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(5) Consideration of Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
2010-2011
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the
Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
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Chairman Magee advised that the Agency received a revised copy of the Operating
Budget and requested Executive Director Brady to clarify the document. Executive
Director Brady replied by saying the amounts have not changed.
(6) Consideration of Addition Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund Assistance
to Pottery Court Affordable Housing Project
Recommendation: Based upon the Agency's closed session discussion
regarding price and terms of payment for the Project Site, consider making an
additional commitment of Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds to the
project. If additional funds are committed, adopt Resolution No. 2010-03 RDA
specifying the amount of additional assistance.
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, Chairman
Magee recessed the meeting at 5:08 p.m to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council and Agency Boards, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. to closed session and the regular meeting at 7:00
pm.
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ROBERT E. MAGEE,
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ATTEST:
AGENCY
CAROL`C-OWLEY, INTERIM SECRETARY
LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY