HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-26 City Council Item No. 02REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion
The following City Council minutes are submitted for approval:
(a) Joint Study Session City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Public Financing Authority Minutes from October 12, 2010.
(b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2010
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes as submitted. r~
Prepared by: Dana C. Porche
Office Specialist
Approved by: Carol Cowley
Interim City Cler
Approved by: Robert A. Brady]
City Manager IY~B~/
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
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MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Melendez called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ
COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCIL MEMBER HICKMAN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAGEE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA
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, Redevelopment Analyst Carlson, and Interim City Clerk Cowley.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
(1a) 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)
(1 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code
Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING OCTOBER 2010 DYSLEXIA AWARENESS
MONTH
City Clerk Cowley confirmed that all recipients would be present at the 7:00 p.m.
meeting.
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Joint City Council Study Session Page 2 of 8
October 12, 2010
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the following
minutes:
a) Regular City Council Meeting -September 28, 2010
b) Joint City Council /Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 28, 2010
Council Member Magee thanked staff for the thorough comments made in the Minutes
pertaining to SC Engineering. He stated he spoke with the Engineering staff and they
are aware of Council's concerns.
(3) Warrant List Dated September 30. 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated
September 30, 2010.
Mayor Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the following
responses:
• Warrant No. 95065 to Shademaker, Inc. in the amount of $1,955.00 was for the
shade structure at the Household Hazardous Waste site which was damaged during
the last wind storm.
• Warrant No. 95066 to Leibold, McClendon & Mann in the amount of $34,800.81.
Mayor asked why the City is processing an invoice from February. City Manager
Brady advised Council that the City's law firm is getting caught up with submitting
their invoices and the city attorney and staff are working on correcting the situation.
• Warrant No. 104164 in the amount of $3,258.15 payable to Lazy Boy Furniture
Galleries. Director of Administrative Services Riley indicated reclining chairs were
purchased for two of the city owned fire stations. Mayor Melendez asked how many
chairs were purchased. Director of Administrative Services Riley indicated he
believed four chairs were purchased, however; he would get back to her with further
details of the purchase.
• Warrant No. 104202 in the amount of $1,375.50 payable to Sustainable Civil
Engineering Solutions, Inc. is for the Engineering Division's plan checking services.
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October 12, 2010
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Mayor Melendez asked staff to clarify the plan checking for the lot line. Director of
Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo stated he would have to get back to
Council with more details of the services provided.
(4) Annual Adoption of Investment Policy
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the City's
Investment policy.
(5) Consideration of Tree City USA Recertification and Arbor Day 2010 Observance
Proclamation
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the Proclamation
recognizing the City's Observance of Arbor Day.
Mayor Melendez asked if any trees would be planted. Supervisor for Parks
Jess Culpepper stated that the City has already planted eight trees, one in memory of
Brad Buron who was a city employee.
(6) Consideration of First Amendment to Premises Lease for Restaurant and
Storage Area at City Park
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Premises Lease, subject to minor modifications as approved
by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
Mayor Melendez requested that the restrooms be maintained regularly. City Manager
Brady advised the Council that a city staff member would check to verify that the
restrooms are being maintained.
Council Member Hickman asked how much it costs to maintain the restroom. City
Manager Brady responded by saying it is estimated the total cost to maintain the
restroom and provide utilities is in the range of $450 to $500 per month.
Council Member Buckley noted that El Unico Restaurant has proven to be very
responsible in the past.
(7) Consideration of Agreement with Harris & Associates to Provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the use of Harris
& Associates for the second year of a three year contract per the agreement
dated September 8, 2009, to provide plan checking services.
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October 12, 2010
(8) Consideration of Professional Services Contract with Wallace and Associates
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the Contract with
Wallace and Associates for a term of one year.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(9) Public Hearing - Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds
and Approving Bond Documents for Community Facilities District No 2003-2
(Canyon Hills - Improvement Area C)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-063
Authorizing Issuance of bonds and authorize bond documents.
APPEAL(S)
There are none.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(10) Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Approvin
Bond Documents in Connection with the Issuance of the Lake Elsinore Public
Financing Authority Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (1999 Series A Refunding)
2010 Series C, in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $31,000,000•
and Authorizing the Taking of Certain Other Actions Related Thereto.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-064 Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Authorizing Bond Documents.
Council Member Hickman asked for clarification on the bonds. Rod Gunn with Rod
Gunn Associates stated that the Public Financing Authority would issue bonds which
would refund bonds that were issued in 1999. He stated those proceeds were loaned to
the Redevelopment Agency projects areas numbers 1 and 2. He stated project number
2 and part of project number 1 are on the lake. He stated project number 3 is excluded.
Council Member Hickman asked for clarification on the amount. Rod Gunn stated as of
this afternoon the cost would be in the range of $29,000. Council Member Hickman
asked what the interest rate would be. Rod Gunn stated the interest rate is estimated to
be in the range of 4.62.
Mayor Melendez requested Mr. Gunn to speak at the 7:00 p.m. meeting and go over the
bonds in order for the public to have a better understanding.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 4:24 p.m
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Joint City Council Study Session
October 12, 2010
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chairman Magee called the meeting to order at 4:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN MAGEE
VICE-CHAIR BUCKLEY
MEMBER HICKMAN
MEMBER MELENDEZ
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ABSENT: MEMBER BHUTTA
Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Administrative
Services Director Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake
and Aquatics Kilroy, Redevelopment Analyst Carlson and Agency Secretary Cowley.
CLOSED SESSION
(1a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9:
1 potential case
Agency Counsel Leibold announced that the Redevelopment Agency would adjourn to
Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss closed session item 1a listed on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
a) Regular Meeting -September 28, 2010
b) Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 28, 2010.
(3) Warrant List Dated September 30, 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated September 30,
2010.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
No public hearing scheduled.
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BUSINESS ITEM(S)
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(4) Consideration of Resolution No. 2010-005 RDA Authorizing the Issuance of
Bonds and Approving Bond Documents in Connection with the Issuance of the
Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (1999
Series A Refunding), 2010 Series C. in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not To
Exceed $31,000,000; and Authorizing the Taking of Certain Other Actions
Related Thereto
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Agency Board adopt Resolution
No. 2010-005 RDA Authorizing Issuance of bonds and Authorizing Bond
Documents.
Council Member Magee requested the City Attorney to advise the Agencies and City
Council if they would need to take separate action, or could all bodies vote at the same
time.
Agency Counsel Leibold stated that all bodies could conduct a joint public hearing and
take the actions independently.
(5) Affordable Housing Loan Agreement (Lakeview Apartments)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Agency Board take the following
actions: (1) Approve the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement in substantially the
form provided and authorize the Executive Director to execute the final form of
the Loan Agreement subject to such minor modifications as approved by Agency
Counsel; and (2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute any other ancillary
documents necessary to effectuate the Agency loan and affordability covenants.
Chairman Magee asked the owner of the development if they are complying with
verification that all tenants have the right to live in this development legally.
Shawn Burrows with Bentall Residential Development stated that they comply with all
current SDA and HUD Section 8 regulations and all tenants must provide proof of legal
residency.
Agency Member Hickman asked if this would apply to existing residents or just the new
residents. Mr. Burrows replied by saying that the attorneys have provided language in
the regulatory agreement that would require every occupied unit be checked for legal
residency.
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, Chairman
Magee recessed the meeting at 4:30 p.m to the Public Finance Authority.
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PUBLIC FINANANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Hickman called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN HICKMAN
MEMBER BUCKLEY
MEMBER HICKMAN
MEMBER MELENDEZ
ABSENT: VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA
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Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Administrative
Services Director Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake
and Aquatics Kilroy, Redevelopment Analyst Carlson and Agency Secretary Cowley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Public Financing Authority Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
c) Regular Public Financing Authority Meeting -June 22, 2010
d) Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority
Meetings - June 22, 2010
(2) Consideration of Resolution Establishing a Regular Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority Board adopt
Resolution No. 2010-03 PFA Establishing the Authority's Meeting Schedule.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There are none.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(3) Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 2010-04 PFA Authorizing the Issuance
of Bonds and Approving Bond Documents for Community Facilities District No.
2003-2 (Canyon Hills - Improvement Area C)
Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority Board adopt Resolution No.
2010-04 PFA Authorizing Issuance of Bonds and Authorizing Bond Documents.
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(4) Consideration of Resolution No. 2010-05 PFA Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds
and Approving Bond Documents in Connection with the Issuance of the Lake
Elsinore Public Financing Authority Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (1999) Series
A Refunding), 2010 Series C, in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed
$31,000,000; and Authorizing the Taking of Certain Other Actions Related
Thereto
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Authority Board Adopt Resolution
No. 2010-05 PFA Authorizing Issuance of Bonds and Authorizing Bond
Documents.
There being no further business to come before the Public Financing Authority,
Chairman Hickman recessed the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 4:31 p.m.
Mayor Melendez stated that City Attorney Leibold was not present during the Warrant
List discussion and asked her why the legal firm is behind with submitting their invoices
to the City. City Attorney Leibold stated that the firm is working on catching up with
submitting their invoices, however; it is a matter of prioritizing the work load.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the Joint Study Session would adjourn to Closed
Session at 5:00 p.m and the City Council would discuss Closed Session Items 1a and
1 b listed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Agency and Authority
Boards, the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m. to closed session at 5:00 pm and the
regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
MELISSA MELENDEZ, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ATTEST:
CAROL COWLEY, INTERIM CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010
.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Melendez called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MELENDEZ
MAYOR PRO TEM BHUTTA
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, Fire Chief Lawson, Police Chief Fontneau, and Interim City Clerk
Cowley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Melendez invited Angelo Melendez to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
(1a) 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)
(1 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code
Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
City Attorney Leibold announced that items (1 a) and (1 b) as listed on the agenda were
discussed during closed session and indicated there was no reportable action on either
case.
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PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
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PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING OCTOBER 2010 DYSLEXIA AWARENESS
MONTH
Sharon Mathias a volunteer with the Inland Empire Branch provided a presentation
about dyslexia and its affects on children.
Mayor Melendez presented a proclamation to Sharon Mathias, a certified tutor who
works with dyslexic children. The Mayor thanked Ms. Mathias for all the work she and
the organization do with dyslexia.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
C.J. Stewart representing the Veterans Committee announced the upcoming 3rd annual
Veteran's Day Observation to be held at the Diamond Stadium on Saturday November
6th. She advised that the committee needed funds for the observance festivities stating
contributions would be gratefully appreciated.
Jill Leonard representing the campaign committee for Joyce Smith read into the record
a letter from prior Councilwoman Genie Kelly endorsing Joyce Smith for City Council.
Joyce Smith a candidate in the General Municipal Election November 2, 2010 elections
introduced herself to the public. She provided a brief history of herself and requested
the community support her for City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the following
minutes:
a) Regular City Council Meeting - September 28, 2010
b) Joint City Council /Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 28, 2010
(3) Warrant List Dated September 30, 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated
September 30, 2010.
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(4) Annual Adoption of Investment Policy
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Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the City's
Investment policy.
(5) Consideration of Tree City USA Recertification and Arbor Day 2010 Observance
Proclamation
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the Proclamation
recognizing the City's Observance of Arbor Day.
(6) Consideration of First Amendment to Premises Lease for Restaurant and
Storage Area at City Park
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Premises Lease, subject to minor modifications as approved
by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
(7) Consideration of Agreement with Harris & Associates to Provide On-Call
Professional Engineering Services
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the use of Harris
& Associates for the second year of a three year contract per the agreement
dated September 8, 2009, to provide plan checking services.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta pulled Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
approve Items 2 through 7 excluding Item 8 on 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. .
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
(8) Consideration of Professional Services Contract with Wallace and Associates
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the Contract with
Wallace and Associates for a term of one year.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked staff how we selected Wallace and Associates. Director
of Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo advised that three requests for
proposals were received and evaluated and Wallace and Associates appeared to be the
most qualified.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta and seconded by Council Member Buckley to
approve Wallace and Associates for a one year contract. The motion unanimously
carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee,
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez; NOES: None.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(9) Public Hearing -
(Canyon Hills - Improvement Area C)
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-063
Authorizing Issuance of bonds and authorize bond documents.
Mayor Melendez opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Chairman Hickman called the Public Finance Authority's Meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
and all members of the Authority were present.
Director of Administrative Services Riley provided a brief overview on the consideration
to adopt two resolutions for Community Facilities District No. 2003-02 (Canyon Hills
Improvement Area C). He stated Mr. Rod Gunn and Don Hunt were available to
provide more details to the public.
Patrick Masterson resident and candidate for City Council addressed the issue of how
much money was being requested for the two bonds and wanted to know where the
money was coming from and how it was being spent.
Council Member Buckley advised Mr. Masterson that he would be able to provide a
document that states where the funds came from and how it would be spent. Council
Member Buckley requested Mr. Gunn come to the podium and explain to the public in
detail on how the funds would be used.
Rod Gunn with Rod Gunn Associates stated Area C is a Mello-Roos District which was
formed in Canyon Hills in 2004 and divided into four or five improvement areas. He
stated improvement areas A & B have already been bonded and area C is the next in
line. He stated there are general categories on how the funds would be spent, primarily
for impact fees and infrastructure. He indicated the bonds are repaid by special taxes
which 149 homeowners have already been paying.
Mayor Melendez closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Buckley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to
adopt Resolution No. 2010-063, a Resolution of the City Council, acting as the
legislative body of City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2003-2
(Canyon Hills), authorizing the issuance of City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities
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District No. 2003-2 (Improvement Area C), approving the issuance of the Lake Elsinore
Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds (Canyon Hill IA C), 2010
Series A, and the execution and delivery of a fiscal agent agreement, a commitment
agreement and purchase contract, a purchase contract and a continuing disclosure
agreement. The motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Council
Members: Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez;
NOES: None.
APPEAL(S)
There are none.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(10)
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-064 Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Authorizing Bond Documents.
Chairman Magee called the Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:38 p.m.. in joint
session with City Council and Public Financing Authority. All members of the Agency
were present.
Director of Administrative Services Riley provided an overview of the item to the Agency
Board, the Authority Board and the City Council to adopt a City resolution authorizing
the issuance of bonds and bond documents. He stated the finance team has
determined that it is feasible to refinance the Authority's 1999A Bonds and related loans
to the Agency at an estimated savings in the first year ranging from $625,000 to
$675,000 and thereafter annual savings ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. He stated
the proposed refunding bonds would be issued by the Authority and the repayment is by
way of tax increment from the Redevelopment Project Areas No. 1 and 2. He indicated
because of the uncertainty of interest rates, staff recommends that the City and Agency
authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $31,000,000.
Any correspondence regarding this request: None
Any requests to speak on this matter: None
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta thanked the financing team for their efforts of looking for ways to
save the City and Agency money.
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Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Approving
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October 12, 2010
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta and seconded by Council Member Buckley to
adopt Resolution No. 2010-064, approving loan agreements to be entered into by the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore in connection with the issuance of
the Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority Tax allocation revenue bonds (1999 Series
a refunding), 2010 series C, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$31,000,000; and authorizing the taking of certain other actions related thereto. The
motion unanimously carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: Buckley,
Hickman, Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez; NOES: None.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:43 p.m.
The Public Finance Authority recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Renee Cummings, resident of Lake Elsinore addressed the Council about her concerns
regarding a meeting which was held in a vacant field last Friday by a couple of
candidates running for the election of City Council. She stated the meeting was
regarding a new basketball team in Lake Elsinore. She stated the meeting caused a
negative media frenzy and was not handled with proper protocol. She hoped that this
will not have any negative impact with the City's future business.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Brady commented on the following:
• Wednesday, October 13th would be the Java Jive from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the
Flour Fusion Gourmet Bakery, Cafe & Coffeehouse. For Information: Lake Elsinore
Chamber - 951-245-8848
• Wednesday, October 13th would be the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Mailstop Etc.
located at 18285 Collier Avenue Suite 1-K, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. For
Information: Nancy Ganzon - 951-245-4600
• Thursday, October 14th would be the Green Tree Villa Presents Residential Care
Facility for the Elderly Seminar held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at Green Tree
Villa located at 4019 Crestview Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. For Information:
Linda - 951-609-1780
• Saturday, October 16th would be the Citywide Clean Up For City Residents Only
Entrance Ticket Needed. The time is from 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. located at Parking
Lot C at Diamond Stadium.
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• Saturday , October 16th would be the "Are You Ready Shake Out Expo" held at the
Lakepoint Park from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive Lake
Elsinore, CA 92530
• Saturday, October 16th would be the Oktober Skate Fest from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at McVicker Skate Park, 29355 Grand Avenue Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
• Wednesday, October 20th would be the Boy Scouts of America Tahquitz District
Honoring Councilman Bob Magee from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Lake Elsinore
Storm Diamond Club. For Information: Tina Roy-951-972-2201
• Thursday, October 21St would be the Business Networking Mixer Hosted by Elsinore
Woman's Club from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The cost: Members $5; Non-members
$10. The event will be held at Elsinore Woman's Club located at 710 W. Graham
Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. For Information: Natasha Johnson at
951-674-3445
• Friday, October 22nd would be the Movies, Mayhem and Monsters from 5:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m. The cost: $2 per person and would be held at Lake Community Center
located at 310 W. Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. For Information:
951-245-0442
• He introduced the City's new Fire Chief Kevin Lawson stating the City is happy to
have him join the staff.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
She had no comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Magee commented on the following:
• He welcomed the City's new Fire Chief Kevin Lawson.
Council Member Hickman commented on the following:
• He welcomed the City's new Fire Chief Kevin Lawson.
Council Member Buckley commented on the following:
• He welcomed the City's new Fire Chief.
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• He advised the public of the candidate's forum to be held at the City's Cultural
Center on Wednesday October 13th at 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta commented on the following:
• She welcomed the City's new Fire Chief to the community.
• She reminded the community to be sure to register to vote before the deadline of
October 18th.
Mayor Melendez commented on the following:
• She attended the "Relay for Life on Saturday October 16th, which was lots of fun.
• She reminded the public to join "Coffee with the Mayo" at Flour Fusion on
Wednesday, October 13th at 8:00 a.m.
• She noted this day was the 10th anniversary of the bombing of the USS Cole which
occurred on October 12, 2000 in the port of Yemeni of Aden reminding people not to
forget why our military is fighting for our country.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta adjourned the meeting in memory of
Willard D. Sparkman who lost his battle to cancer earlier this week. Mr. Sparkman was
the husband of Joan Sparkman who is an education leader in the community.
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to a regular meeting
to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Cultural Center
located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
MELISSA MELENDEZ, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ATTEST:
CAROL COWLEY, INTERIM CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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