HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2010 SSMINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AND
RECREATION AUTHORITY
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010
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 HICKMAN (arrived at 4:10 p.m.)
COUNCIL MEMBER MAGEE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER BUCKLEY
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 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 EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54956.9) Carlos Stahl vs. City of Lake Elsinore
(Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC10020759)
(1 c) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code § 54956.9) Harding vs. City of Lake Elsinore
(Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 445294)
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(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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would adjourn to the Closed
Session meeting at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the items listed as Items 1a through 1d under
Closed Session on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
It was moved by Mayor Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta to add an
item under Presentations/Ceremonials congratulating the Lake Elsinore High School
Football Team. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members:
Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and Mayor Melendez; NOES: None; ABSENT: Council
Member Buckley and Hickman.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were no comments.
DECLARATION OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
(2) Consideration of Resolution No. 2010-068 Reciting the Facts of the General
Municipal Election held on November 2, 2010 and Declaring the Result Thereof
Recommendation: That the City Council (1) adopt Resolution No. 2010-068
Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 2, 2010,
Declaring the Result and Such other Matters as may be provided by law; (2)
direct the City Clerk to deliver Certificates of Election to each of the persons
elected to office; and (3) direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office as
prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(3) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the following
minutes:
a) Regular City Council Meetings - November 9, 2010 and November 23,
2010.
b) Joint City Council /Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 23, 2010.
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(4) Warrant List Dated November 30. 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated November 30,
2010.
Council Member Magee asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
Warrant No. 104594-104595 payable to Employment Development Department
in the amount of $50,101.18. He requested staff to monitor this payment and to
continue to update the Council on what the City's projection would be.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 95093 and 104570 both payable to CM Wash Equipment. Public
Works Director Seumalo stated both payments were for separate issues. One
was payment for a new recyclable wash system for the Public Works Yard and
the second payment was for a wash feature on the City's truck.
• Warrant No. 104557 payable to American Express in the amount of $347.98 was
for the Police Department. Administrative Services Director Riley stated he
would research this and get back to Council
• Check No. 104624-104626 in the amount of $3,620.64 payable to Lake
Chevrolet. Rick DeSantiago the City's Chief Mechanic stated the funds were
used to have smog testing on the City's trucks.
• Check No. 104690 in the amount of $942.40 payable to Z Best Body & Paint
Shops, Inc. was for the purchase of a bobcat trailer which was purchased from
an auction.
Council Member Hickman asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
Check No. 104624 -104626 payable to Lake Chevrolet for a truck steering wheel.
Chief Mechanic DeSantiago stated the steering wheel on the city's truck needed
to be replaced as it was unsafe to drive. He noted that servicing the city's
vehicles and boats are an on-going requirement in order to make them safe to
use.
Mayor Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the following
responses:
Check No. 95094 payable to Riverside County Sheriff Court Services in the
amount of $1,200 was related to working with the Community Facilities District
attorney on foreclosed properties.
Check No. 104553 payable to A & A Janitorial Service was to dispose of a
tremendous amount of trash along the beaches during the boating season.
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• Check No. 104565 payable to California P.E.R.S. in the amount of $450.58 and
check No. 104604 payable to Gall's Retail in the amount of $792.70 both are for
uniform allowance. Administrative Services Director Riley advised Council that
the Code Enforcement uniforms are different from the standard polo type shirts
issued. He would advise Council on how many of the shirts were issued.
• Check No. 104631 payable to LSA Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,195.47
was used for the burrowing owl study for the Railroad Canyon Road / 1-15
Freeway project.
(5) Termination of the Proclamation of the City Council Suspending Burning Permits
and other uses of open fire
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council terminate the
proclamation suspending the issuance of burn permits and other uses of open
fire that became effective on July 28, 2010.
(6) Consideration of New Copier Lease with Innovative Document Solutions, Inc. for
the City Clerk's Department
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council: (1) Approve the digital
copier lease proposal and designate and authorize the City Manager to execute
the 60-month Municipal Lease agreement with Canon Financial Services, Inc.,
for a Canon iR2535 digital copier; and (2) Approve service proposal by
Innovative Document Solutions Inc. (based on monthly CMAS Service
Agreement #GS-25F-0023M) and designate and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Service Agreement with Innovative Document Solutions Inc. to
maintain a Canon iR2535 digital copier, per the stated terms and conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta asked how old the current copier in the City Clerk's office is and
whether it had a warranty and service agreement. IT Supervisor Soto indicated that the
copier is approximately five years old and is no longer under warranty. He indicated the
new copier would be leased and the fees include license, tax, and necessary repairs
and toner.
Council Member Hickman asked if the City pays a percentage for the amount of copies
distributed. IT Supervisor Soto stated there is a price per print; however is less than 1g
per page.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(7) Public Hearing to Consider an Interim Urgency Ordinance Enacted Pursuant to
Government Code Section 65858 to Extend Urgency Ordinance No. 1272 for an
Additional 12 Months and to Continue for this Period the Temporary Prohibition
against Establishment and Operation of All Marijuana Manufacturing Activities
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Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council (1) approve the report
prepared by staff on the measures taken so far to alleviate the conditions which
led to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1272 placing a moratorium on the
establishment or operation of Marijuana Manufacturing Activities; and (2) waive
further reading and adopt by title only by a four-fifths vote: Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 2010-1288-U Enacted Pursuant to Government Code Section
65858 to Extend Urgency Ordinance No. 1272 for an Additional 12 months and
Continue for this Period the Temporary Prohibition Against Establishment and
Operation of all Marijuana Manufacturing Activities.
Council Member Hickman asked if this ordinance would prevent a person from growing
plants for their own use. City Attorney Leibold responded by saying, no, not as long as
the person has their medical card.
Mayor Melendez asked what the next step is after the twelve month period expires. City
Attorney Leibold replied by saying after 12 months the City could adopt an ordinance
addressing the issue
APPEAL(S)
There is none scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(8) Second Reading - Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-1287 Amending Chapters
15.02. 15.20 15.24 15.38 15.40 and 15.56 and Adding Chapters 15 06 15 32
15.42 and 15.48 to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Adopting the 2010 California
Building Standards Code
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council, on second reading,
adopt by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 2010-1287.
Council Member Hickman asked if there have been many requests for building permits.
City Manager Brady stated that there has been a slight increase of purchasing building
permits before the new Building Standards goes into effect.
(9) Consideration of Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
Participation
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-069 approving the City's participation in the County of Riverside Mortgage
Credit Certificate Program.
Council Member Hickman asked City Attorney Leibold if this would help homeowners
get ahead. City Attorney Leibold stated the mortgage credit certificate is a tax credit for
first time home buyers and would not affect the property taxes.
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Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked about the target area census tract and if anyone knew
where the target area is. City Manager Brady replied by saying he doesn't know where
the target areas are off hand, but typically they are based on the income level of a
particular census tract. Mayor Pro Tem Bhutta asked if a home business would be
allowed. City Manager Brady replied by saying yes. Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta noted there
would be a minimum fiscal impact and wanted to know the estimate. City Manager
Brady stated the only expense would be paying for the advertising in the local
newspaper.
Mayor Melendez asked if there were any cities in the area that were not participating in
the program. Redevelopment Analyst Carlson stated he was unable to locate a list of
the cities that were not participating.
(10) Consideration of Project Budget Adiustment Community Center for Project
Design
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the budget
adjustment in the amount of $35,000 from Fund 117.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta asked how much money is in the community Center DIF Fee
Fund 117 and what the funds could be used for. Administrative Services Department
Director Riley stated that there is approximately $200,000 to 300,000 in the funds which
could be used for community projects related to recreation.
Mayor Melendez asked what the total cost would be for this project. Public Works
Director Seumalo stated he did not have the exact figure of the cost for construction.
Mayor Melendez requested details of the funding to be provided to Council.
(11) Consideration of Grant of Easements to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize the City
Manager to process the easement documents and instruct staff to forward the
documents to the County for recordation.
Council Member Magee asked when the project would be completed, when the permit
would expire and what the progress was. Mayor Melendez indicated that she spoke
with Mr. Morrison who stated he has been providing updates to the City Manager. City
Manager Brady stated the updates have been provided to Mayor Pro Tern Bhutta and
the Water District has stated that the project should be completed by March 2011.
Council Member Magee stated his concerns with the timeline. He stated March 2011 is
not acceptable to him and requested to have the item brought before Council at the
January 11th meeting. He indicated it appeared that Lakeshore Drive improvements
have been completed and therefore they can begin on Diamond Drive Street
improvements. Public Works Director Seumalo stated he believed the Water District
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has begun the street improvements on Malaga and would continue through Diamond
and Auto Center Drive. Council Member Magee stated it is not consistent with the
presentation that the Water District gave one year ago, and requested it to be added to
the next agenda for discussion.
Council Member Hickman pointed out that he has received numerous complaints about
the repairs completed on Railroad Canyon Road and asked staff who did the repairs
and were they required to have a permit. Public Works Director Seumalo replied by
saying he believed the Water District conducted some repairs to the underground
utilities on Railroad Canyon Road and they were required to pull a permit.
Mayor Melendez asked if there is a city policy that states when repairs are completed to
City-owned property, the repairs should meet the satisfaction of the city. Public Works
Director Seumalo stated that the Water District has conditions of approval under the
encroachment permit that they are required to follow.
(12) Annual Reorganization of the City Council to select the Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tem
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) Open the floor and accept
nominations for Mayor; close the nominations and conduct a roll call vote; (2)
Appointed Mayor assume the chair and open and accept nominations for Mayor
Pro Tem; close the nominations and conduct a roll call vote.
(13) Consideration of Cancelling the Regular City Council meeting of December 28,
2010
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council consider cancelling the
study session and regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency for December 28, 2010.
Council Member Magee advised the Council that he spoke with the applicants that were
scheduled to appear at the December 28th City Council meeting and they agreed to
have their items discussed at the January 11th meeting in order to save the City money
and to allow staff members to enjoy the holiday with their families.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 4:46 p.m
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chairman Magee called the meeting to order at 4:46 p.m
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN MAGEE
MEMBER BHUTTA
MEMBER HICKMAN
MEMBER MELENDEZ
ABSENT: VICE-CHAIR BUCKLEY
Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Director of
Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of
Lake and Aquatics Kilroy, Redevelopment Analyst Carlson, , and Secretary Cowley.
CLOSED SESSION
Agency Counsel Leibold announced the Agency Board would recess to Closed Session
at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following items:
(1a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9
(1 b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code
§54956.8)
Property: APN 373-210-030 and 371-100-014
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director Brady
Negotiating parties: Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency and Liberty Founders
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Redevelopment Agency Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
a) Regular Meeting - November 9, 2010 and November 23, 2010
b) Joint City Council / Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 23, 2010
(3) Warrant List Dated November 30, 2010
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated November 30,
2010.
Agency Member Bhutta asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following response:
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• Check No. 6890 payable to City of Lake Elsinore in the amount of $4,100 was an
annual administrative fee related to staff time to work on projects under the
Redevelopment Agency or Community Facilities Districts.
Agency Member Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following response:
• Check No. 6078 payable to Leibold, McClendon & Mann in the amount of
$10,875.72 was related to invoices dated back to April 2010 and asked when the
invoices would be brought up to date. Agency Counsel Leibold advised the
Agency that her firm has submitted invoices up to May 2010 and is working on
having them caught up as quickly as they can.
(4) Commercial Relocation Services for 156 and 158 Main Street
Recommendation: It is recommended the Agency Board approve the relocation
assistance services proposal and authorize the City Manager to execute the
applicable contract.
Agency Member Bhutta noted that the City would be issuing two checks in the amount
of $4,500 to two business occupants and asked what the checks would be used for.
Mark La Bonte representing Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc stated the fees would
provide relocation assistance for the two business occupants and a status report would
be provided to Council outlining their progress. Agency Counsel Leibold indicated that
the two business occupants would be required to sign an acknowledgement and release
in English and Spanish.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
No public hearings scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(5) Consideration of Adopting Resolution No 2010-006 RDA Making Various
Findings Related to the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund
Recommendation: It is recommended the Agency Board adopt Agency
Resolution No. 2010-006 RDA Making Various Findings Related to the Lake
Elsinore Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
(6) Annual Reorganization of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake
Elsinore to select the Chair and Vice-Chair
Recommendation: It is recommended the Agency Board: (1) open the floor to
nominations for the selection of a Chairperson, receive nominations, close the
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nominations and conduct a roll call vote; and (2) the appointed Chairperson open
the floor to nominations for the office of Vice-Chair, receive nominations, close
the nominations and conduct a roll call vote.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed and convened to the Public Financing Authority
at 4:54 p.m.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Hickman called the meeting to order at 4:54 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN HICKMAN
VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA
MEMBER MAGEE
MEMBER MELENDEZ
ABSENT: MEMBER BUCKLEY
Also present: Executive Director Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Director of
Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of
Lake and Aquatics Kilroy, Redevelopment Analyst Carlson, and Secretary Cowley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Public Financing Authority Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following minute(s):
a) Regular Public Financing Authority Meeting - October 12, 2010
b) Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority
Meetings - October 12, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There are none.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(2) Annual Reorganization of the Public Finance Authority of the City of Lake
Elsinore to select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority Board: (1) Open the floor to
nominations for the selection of a Chairperson, receive nominations, close the
nominations and conduct a roll call vote; and (2) The appointed chairperson open
the floor to nominations for the office of Vice-Chairperson, receive nominations,
close the nominations and conduct a roll call vote.
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The Public Financing Authority adjourned.
The City Council reconvened at 4:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:56 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
ATT T.
CA L CO EY, INTERIM ITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE