HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-2011 SS (2)MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STUDY SESSION
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bhutta called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Bhutta
Council Member Hickman
Council Member Melendez
Council Member Tisdale
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Magee
Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Treasurer Baldwin, Director of
Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of
Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, City Clerk Bloom and Office Specialist Porche.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
(1a) 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 declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month
• Autism Awareness Month Presentation by Mary Mallway
• Certificates of Recognition to Miss Lake Elsinore Queens
• Youth Court Award
City Clerk Bloom advised Council that all those receiving a certificate and sharing a
presentation will be present at the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were none.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 2 of 8
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the minutes of:
a) Joint Study Session of March 22, 2011
b) Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2011
c) Joint Special Meeting of March 24, 2011
(3) Warrant List Dated April 14, 2011
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated April 14, 2011.
Council Member Melendez asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant Nos. 6960-6961 to City of Lake Elsinore was for reimbursement from the
Redevelopment Agency as funds that were paid to the City for various projects.
• Warrant No. 105822 payable to Jon's Flags 7 Poles, Inc. in the amount of
$848.25 was for the Ceremonial Flags used at the Cultural Center.
• Warrant No. 105841 to Pips Technology in the amount of $1,200.00 was related
to the cost for the auto license readers installed in the police vehicles.
Council Member Hickman asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant No. 105818 to Humboldt State University in the amount of $350.00 was
to cover the KORN Scholarship funds.
• Warrant No. 105807 to Downs Commercial Fueling, Inc. in the amount of
7,071.05 was for two billing periods.
Council Member Tisdale asked about the following warrants and staff provided the
following responses:
• Warrant Nos. 105857-105862 to Southern California Edison Co in the amount of
$55,660.36 was for one bill related to many meters.
• Warrant Nos. 105873-105875 to Verizon California in the amount of $2,795.10
were for cell phones and land phone lines.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 3 of 8
Mayor Bhutta asked about the following warrants and staff provided the following
responses:
• Warrant No. 105783 to Bank of America in the amount of $557.79 was for the
remodeling of Fire Station No. 94.
• Warrant No. 105787 to Barclays Capital, Inc. in the amount of $4,215.63 was
related to the Recreational Authority variable rate loan fees which is reimburse to
the Redevelopment Agency.
• Warrant No. 105796 to Cost Recovery Systems, Inc. in the amount of $7,000.00
is a consulting firm.
• Warrant No. 105824 to La Sierra Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $829.61
is for inspections of all City fire extinguishers.
(4) Investment Report - March 2011
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the
Investment report.
(5) City Council Budget Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Budget
Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
Council Member Melendez asked if the City has always used 15% for a Fund Balance
Reserve. Director of Administrative Services Riley stated the rates went from 10% to
15% over the past couple of years.
(6) Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison APN 373-161-014
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to process the easement documents and instruct staff to forward the
document to the County for recordation.
Council Member Hickman asked the exact location of the proposed easement. Director
of Public Works Seumalo stated it is at the intersection of Lakeshore and Main Street as
a future light signal location.
(7) Agreement for Professional Design Services to KDM Meridian for the Riverside
Drive Sidewalk Improvements Protect Number 4356
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (A) Award the Design
for the Riverside Sidewalk Improvements to KDM Meridian, in the Not to Exceed
Fee of $44,375; and (B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with
KDM Meridian.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 4 of 8
Council Member Hickman asked if the sidewalks would be concrete or cement?
Director Seumalo stated parts would be asphalt and other would be concrete. He
stated staff is looking into using rubberized material.
(8) Agreement for Professional Design Services to KDM Meridian for SB 821
Sidewalk Improvements F Y I 0-11 Project Number 4365
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (A) Award the City's
Sidewalk Project Design to consulting firm of KDM Meridian in the amount of
$55,345; (B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with KDM
Meridian; and (C) Authorize the transfer of $169,475 from Fund No. 112 -
Measure A and transfer it to Sidewalk Project.
Council Member Hickman asked what type of material would be used? Director
Seumalo stated that the sidewalk material would be conventional concrete.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
No public hearings scheduled.
APPEAL(S)
No appeals scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(9) Concept Proposal for Cable Ski Park
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the
Conceptual Proposal by California Cable Parks and provide direction to Staff for
one of the following options: (A) Decline support for conceptual proposal; or
(B) Support conceptual proposal and direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
proceed with the necessary legal, entitlement and environmental processes
subject to final approval by the City Council at a future meeting.
Council Member Hickman asked if any other California cities had a similar park? Chuck
Sacks with Elsinore Cable Ski Park stated this would be the first cable ski park in
California. Council Member Hickman asked if anyone contacted Dan Hamilton with the
Waters Edge Project? Scott Towsley with Elsinore Cable Ski Park stated that they have
spoken to Mr. Hamilton and he embraced the idea. Council Member Hickman asked if
the cable towers would interfere with boat users in the inlet channel? Mr. Towsley
stated the layout is conducive to other events and uses in the channel.
Council Member Melendez asked the applicants when they first thought of this idea and
how cumbersome would the permitting process be? Mr. Sacks stated that the idea
came to them last year. Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy stated that the structures
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 5 of 8
are not permanent which should ease the permit process. City Manager Brady stated
that Mr. Sacks has been the concessionaire of the Inlet Channel and is the owner of
California Skier Mastercraft located in Lake Elsinore. He stated this concept fits into the
City's Dream Extreme theme and would be a good addition to the City.
Mayor Bhutta asked if the applicants received anything in writing from the owners of
Waters Edge? Mr. Sacks said they have a letter from the owners and could provide a
copy to Council.
(10) Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report Talega-Escondido/Valley-
Serrano 500 kV Interconnect Protect (LEAPS)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff regarding
submittal of scoping comments in response to the Notice of Preparation.
Council Member Melendez asked if anyone from the Water District would be attending
the 7:00 p.m. meeting? City Manager Brady could not confirm if anyone would be there.
Council Member Tisdale asked is the Notice of Preparation for the LEAP project or for
the power lines? City Manager Brady answered both since the two projects cannot be
separated.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 4:32 p.m.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chairwoman Melendez called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairwoman Melendez
Vice-Chair Tisdale
Member Bhutta
Member Hickman
ABSENT: Member Magee
Also present: Executive Manager Brady, Agency Counsel Leibold, Treasurer Baldwin,
Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo,
Building & Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman, Director of Lake and Aquatics
Kilroy, Police Lieutenant Anne, Agency Secretary Bloom and Office Specialist Porche.
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session items scheduled.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 6 of 8
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency approve the
following minutes:
a) Joint Study Session Meeting of March 22, 2011
b) Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of March 22, 2011
c) Joint Special Meeting of March 24, 2011
(2) Warrant Lists Dated April 14, 2011
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant Lists dated April 14, 2011.
(3) Investment Report - March 2011
Recommendation: It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency receive and
file the report.
(4) Consideration of the California Redevelopment Agency Association's Alternative
Proposal to Governor's Proposed Elimination of Redevelopment Agencies
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency support
the CRA proposal, select Alternative 1 as the preferred alternative and direct staff
to complete and submit the California Redevelopment Association Alternative
Proposal Survey accordingly.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
No public hearings scheduled.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 7 of 8
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(5) Status of Building at 154, 156, 158 Main Street
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency direct
Agency staff to (1) begin the demolition process of the building located at 154,
156, and 158 Main Street; (2) prepare plans for an interim downtown public
parking lot and improvements; and (3) evaluate proposed long-term uses
consistent with the proposed Downtown Master Plan.
Chairwoman Melendez asked what month was the 2009 internal audit conducted and
was it available for public review? Executive Director Brady stated the review of funds
was conducted in May or June of 2009. Chairwoman Melendez noted under the cost of
rehab and operation there is no documentation of cost associated with rehab or
demolition. Building Official Chipman stated that a memo was given to City Manager
Brady outlining the costs to rehabilitate the buildings based on previous work.
Chairwoman Melendez stated that it is difficult to make a decision to either rehabilitate
or demo the buildings without an estimate of costs. Building Official Chipman stated the
only way to get an idea of costs would be to go out for bid. Chairwoman Melendez
asked why is there such a large range between the bids for demolition of the buildings?
Building Official Chipman stated that he was not in charge of the bid process, however
from previous experience the bids will vary. Chairwoman Melendez asked if the
asbestos was removed prior to the Fire Department conducting their training in the
buildings? Building Official Chipman stated yes, the asbestos was removed in order to
make the buildings safe for demolition as required.
Agency Member Hickman stated that he does not like the way the process was
handled. He asked staff why the swamp cooler wasn't removed? Executive Director
Brady stated the cooler could be recycled. Agency Member Hickman stated the swamp
cooler could not be recycled due to smoke damage. Executive Director Brady stated
that the Fire Department did not use any smoke during their training. Agency Member
Hickman stated the City lost $40,000.00 in income from the rentals.
Chairwoman Melendez asked if the Fire Department caused any damage to the
buildings as a result of their training. Fire Chief Lawson stated holes were cut into the
roofs and walls of the buildings.
The City Council reconvened at 4:41 p.m
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session
at 5:00 p.m to discuss Item 1a.
Joint City Council/RDA Study Session
April 26, 2011
Page 8 of 8
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:41 p.m. to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular meeting at 7:00
p.m.
Melissa Melendez, Chairwoman ,
Redevelopment Agency