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JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Melendez called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ
MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA
COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCIL MEMBER HICKMAN (arrived at 4:03 p.m.)
COUNCIL MEMBER MAGEE
ABSENT: NONE
Also present: City Manager Brady, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public
Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy,
RDA Analyst Carlson and Interim City Clerk Cowley.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
There are no closed session items for City Council consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council approve the following
minutes:
a) Regular City Council Meeting —June 22, 2010
b) Joint City Council /Redevelopment Agency Meeting — June 22, 2010
Mayor Melendez noted a correction to the June 22, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes, on page 10, the name should read 'Phil Paule ".
F1 ( 3 ) Warrant List Dated July 15, 2010
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Recommendation Authorize payment of Warrant List dated
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Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 103423 to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. were for an upcoming special
event known as "Music with a View ".
• Warrants Nos. 103428 & 103508 for plastic bags was for a grant program used
overseas for a recycling program.
• Warrant No. 103484 in the amount of $23,303 was for a reimbursement agreement
to Lake Chevrolet.
• Warrant No. 103504 payable to P.B. Ramey engineering in the amount of $4,788.00
was for contract engineering services to Peter Ramey.
Council Member Hickman asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 103493 in the amount of $1,381.12 payable to Mason's Saw &
Lawnmower Service, Inc. was for repairs to the city -owned landscaping equipment.
Council Member Hickman suggested next time to go out for bid and compare the
fees.
Mayor Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the following
responses:
• Check No. 103436 in the amount of $156.50 payable to Bank of America. Director
of Administrative Services Riley indicated he would research this item and get back
to Council.
• Check No. 103441 payable to Cambern & Central Investor, L.L.0 is reimbursement
for the Costco /Lowes Agreement.
• She asked about payment to Replenish Flags City Brand. Director of Lake and
Aquatics Kilroy advised the payment was used to replace city -owned flags. Mayor
Melendez suggested replacing the flag in front of City Hall, as it was looking worn
out.
• Riverside County Sheriff in the amount of $669,253.60. Director of Administrative
Services Riley noted the funds were used for police services extra duties which were
funded by grants.
(4) Investment Report for June 2010
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council receive and file the
report. n
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(5) Proclamation of the City Council Suspending Burning Permits and Other Uses of
Open Fire
Recommendation it is recommended the City Council consider adopting the
proclamation suspending the issuance of burn permits and other uses of open
fire.
Council Member Buckley asked if the MARS Plane used to assist with fire would be
returning to the lake this fire season. City Manager Brady responded by saying the
plane would not be returning this year.
(6) Consideration of Non - Professional Service Agreement Extension: KJ Services
Environmental Consulting
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council authorize the City
Manager to approve the use of KJ Services Environmental Consulting for the
second year of their three (3) year contract.
(7) Consideration of Resolution to approve placing Delinquent Refuse Bills on FY
2009 -10 Tax Roll
Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010 -047 and instruct the City Clerk to file with the Riverside County Auditor, a
�i certified copy of Resolution No. 2010 -047 along with the 120 -days past due
accounts report.
Council Member Hickman noted the economy is not getting any better as reflected in
the 2009 -2010 Tax Roll.
(8) Consideration of Resolution to Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement
Invoices on Tax Roll
Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010 -048 for Weed Abatement Cost Recovery and direct staff to place special
assessments against the properties listed in the itemized report on file with the
City Clerk's Office.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(9) Consideration of Revision No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 31593
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010 -049 approving Revision No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 31593.
n Council Member Magee thanked staff for the added amenities to the project. He
suggested to the developer that lots 228 and 229 to extend the property lines.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta asked the developer if this product has been used elsewhere
and if they could provide an example.
Developer for the project (name not entered into the record) indicated this would be the
first time this product would be used.
Council Member Hickman asked if the developer was involved with South Shore. The
developer replied by saying they were involved with that project as well.
(10) Consideration of Specific Plan No. 2010 -01 Amendment No. 3 to the Canyon
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No.
2010 -050 making Findings that the Project is consistent with the Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); (2) Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -051
approving Addendum No. 3 to the Final EIR for the Canyon Hills Specific Plan;
and (3) Introduce Ordinance No.2010 -1282 by title only and waive further reading
approving Amendment No. 3 to the Canyon Hills Specific Plan.
(11) Consideration of Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336 and Tentative Tract Map No.
35337 for "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan"
Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council (1) adopt Resolution
No. 2010 -053 adopting findings of consistency with the Multi- Species Habitat
Conservation Plan; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2010 -054 approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 35336; and (3) Resolution No. 2010 -055 approving Tentative
Tract Map No. 35337.
Council Member Magee complimented Mr. Lunde and staff on resolving the road issues
and how the developer is creating the neighborhood that the City was looking for in that
area.
Mayor Melendez asked about the changes in the Conditions of Approval where it
mentions "grading plans shall include a separate sheet of erosion control measures ".
She wanted to verify that the area in the condition that was struck out meant the same,
but was better stated. Director of Public Works Seumalo advised the Mayor that she
was correct.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta asked about Condition No. 37 and how it sounds vague. Director
of Public Works Seumalo noted that staff interrupts "to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer' street standards. He noted the street improvements relate to Camino Del
Norte and most of Condition No. 37 is to address the reimbursement and how South
Shore and Spyglass will interact.
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APPEAL(S)
There are none scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(12) Consideration of Ordinance No. 2010 -1283 of the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, Amending Sections 6.04.020, 6.04.030, 6.04.060 6.04.070
6.04.140. 6.04.245 and Exhibit A to Chapter 6.04 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code Regarding Animal Control
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council waive further reading and
introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2010 -1283
Council Member Buckley indicated he felt this would be the first time the City would
have had an animal shelter JPA meeting without immediately having a closed session
afterwards. He stated the grand opening should take place in late September or early
October.
Council Member Hickman asked about the fee for each city. Council Member Buckley
replied by saying the licensing fees would be different from city to city. He stated the
JPA would discuss the fees at the next meeting in October. Council Member Hickman
noted that the City of Lake Elsinore would be paying the highest and noted that the City
was running into financial problems. He and asked legal counsel if the City had to pay
the bond and default on the others.
City Attorney Leibold noted that the City has entered into the JPA agreement and the
City has certain obligations to meet. She stated in terms of the City's proposed
revenues and expenditures, she stated that is something that the City would typically do
in the context of budget review.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta noted that the City is paying the largest portion and asked what
would happen if the percentages changed. Council Member Buckley replied by saying
the percentages would be calculated every year. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked if the
County was raising there rates. Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources Kilroy provided
Council with a breakdown of how the fees would be calculated such as license fees,
impound fees and citations.
Council Member Hickman asked if the City of Wildomar has signed up for the animal
shelter service yet. City Manager Brady stated "no they have not ". Council Member
Hickman asked if the City of Wildomar wanted to sign up. Council Member Buckley
indicated that at the last meeting the City of Wildomar indicated they wanted to sign up
and more than likely the County would assist with the funding since they are a new City.
Council Member Hickman suggested to Director Kilroy that the next time this comes
before the Council to calculate the City of Wildomar into the figure.
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Ms. Anderson, representing Animal Friends of the Valley stated if the City of Wildomar
does not join, the City of Lake Elsinore's share would increase by $71,000. Council
Member Hickman asked if there was a way to ask the County to cover the cost for the
City of Wildomar. Council Member Buckley stated at the last meeting, Supervisor
Buster indicated that he would look into it.
Mayor Melendez asked at what point the City of Wildomar would make a decision. Ms.
Anderson stated that they have had several meetings with them. She stated they are
currently having animal services provided through the County of Riverside up to June
2011.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked if the list of exotic animals were published so the
residents could be aware of the type of animals in the area. Director of Lake and
Aquatics Resources Kilroy noted the list of exotic animals would be classified by the
State of California under the department of Fish & Game. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta
suggested having the list of exotic animals posted on the Web site.
Council Member Hickman asked Ms. Anderson what the City of Wildomar was currently
paying for animal care services. Ms. Anderson replied by saying they charged $90,000
for the year.
Council Member Magee asked Council Member Buckley when the JPA was originally
formed and originally agreed to fund the process, whatever it was with a geographic
area and population in mind. He stated the change is only with the City of Wildomar
and asked if the County would be legally obligated to pay for the difference in cost for
the City of Wildomar, particularly if the City of Wildomar decides not to join. Council
Member Buckley would ask the JPA at the next meeting.
Council Member Hickman asked if it would be possible to help cut down the fees by
having spaying and neutering services available at the center. Ms. Anderson indicated
that there are several options, but they won't happen right away.
(13)
Recommendation It is recommended the City Council waive further Reading
and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2010 -1284 adopting the Public Works
Standard Drawings.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 4:44 p.m.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chairman Magee called the meeting to order at 4:44 p.m. 7
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CLOSED SESSION
I ! Agency Counsel Leibold announced that the City Council would recess to Closed
Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following Closed Session items (1 a) and (1 b).
(1a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9:
2 potential cases.
(1b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.8, Property: APN 374 - 172 -017
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director Brady
Negotiating parties: Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency and
The City of Lake Elsinore
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
a) Regular Meeting — June 22, 2010
b) Joint City Council /Redevelopment Agency Meeting —June 22, 2010
Agency Member Melendez asked if Agency Member Hickman's question had ever been
answered pertaining to the $10 million on expenditures and $5 million from revenue that
were noted in the Joint Study Session Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2010.
Director of Administrative Services Riley responded by saying it would be better to have
the explanation written down in order to understand it better.
(3) Warrant List Dated June 30, 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated July 15, 2010
Agency Member Melendez asked about check number 6835 payable to Bridge Housing
Corporation in the amount of $4,112.48. Director of Administrative Services indicated it
was for consulting services. Agency Counsel Leibold noted that consulting services, =are
sometime used for redevelopment cost such as relocation costs or benefits.
(4) Investment Report — June 30, 2010
Recommendation Receive and File the Investment Report of June 30, 2010
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
No public hearings scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
No business items scheduled.
The City Council reconvened at 4:48 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
There were none.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
There were none.
LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS
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City Attorney Leibold announced that the City, Council had no closed session items on
the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned to
July 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. to be held in t�
Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. /
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