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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
September 30, 2010.
dated
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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 Tem 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 Tem Bhutta and Mayor Melendez; NOES: None.
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.
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) 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.
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 Tern Bhutta thanked the financing team for their efforts of looking for ways to
save the City and Agency money.
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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 Tem 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:
0 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
Mavor Melendez commented on the followin
• She attended the "Relay for Life on Saturday October 16tH, which was lots of fun.
• She reminded the public to join "Coffee with the Mayor" 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 Tern 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
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CAROL COWLEI INTERIM1 fY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE