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Home My WebLink About05-10-2011 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bhutta called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Bhutta Mayor Pro Tern Magee Council Member Hickman Council Member Melendez Council Member Tisdale ABSENT: None Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, Police Chief Fontneau, Fire Chief Lawson, City Clerk Bloom and Office Specialist Porche. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (1a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code Section 54957.6) City negotiator: City Manager Robert Brady Employee organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer's International Union of North America, Local 777 (1b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case At 5:04 p.m. City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be going into Closed Session to discuss items 1a and b, and would reconvene at 7:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION The City Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Natasha Johnson, of the Chamber of Commerce, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Regular City Council Meeting May 10, 2011 CLOSED SESSION REPORT Page 2 of 6 City Attorney Leibold announced Items 1a and 1b were discussed during Closed Session and there was no reportable action taken. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS • Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update • Certificates of Recognition to Tom & Donna Franson • Recognition of New Businesses • Business of the Quarter Natasha Johnson, Chairwoman of the Board of Director of the Chamber of Commerce, provided the 2011 Quarterly Report and projections for the year. Mayor Bhutta presented a Certificate of Recognition to Tom & Donna Franson for their participation and support to the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NOWAGENDIZED 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 minutes of: a) Joint Study Session of April 12, 2011 b) Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2011 (3) Warrant List Dated April 28, 2011 Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated April 28, 2011. (4) Waive Fees for Juneteenth Special Event Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the request to waive LEMC Sections 5.108.030 (Application fee) and 5.108.090 K (Security Deposit) for the Juneteenth Special Event at McVicker Canyon Park. Mary Venerable, President of NAACP spoke in favor of the project. Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 of 6 May 10, 2011 (5) Award of Contract Sierra Pacific Electric Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement in the amount of $18,743 with Sierra Pacific Electrical to provide and install a video detection system at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Chaney Street. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Hickman to approve Consent Items 2 through 5. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING(S) No public hearings scheduled. APPEAL(S) No appeals scheduled. BUSINESS ITEM(S) (6) City of Lake Elsinore Lead Agency Statement for Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Duties. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2011-024 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION ACT LEAD AGENCY supporting the City of Lake Elsinore as the SMARA Lead Agency. Director of Public Works Seumalo provided an overview of the project to Council. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Magee to approve Resolution No. 2011-024, supporting the City's continued Lead Agency Status under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. The motion carried unanimously. The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:20 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:21 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES Chris Hyland, resident of Lake Elsinore, spoke of her safety concerns in her neighborhood and the lack of Code Enforcement. She noted that the City has only two Code Enforcement Officers and requested Council to consider additional staff. Connie Soto, resident of Lake Elsinore, expressed her disappointment that Council had not responded to her email questions pertaining to the appraisal of the property at 154, Regular City Council Meeting May 10, 2011 Page 4 of 6 156 and 158 Main Street. City Attorney Leibold advised Ms. Soto that Mayor Bhutta had requested staff to provide her the information to respond. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on the following: Wednesday Java Jive/Coffee Talk with Councilwoman Melendez May 11 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Flour Fusion Gourmet Bakery, Cafe & Coffeehouse Friday Good Morning Lake Elsinore Valley with Ronnie Kovach May 13 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15 Holiday Inn Express Friday Golf with Cops for Kids 7th Annual Golf Tournament May 13 7:00 a.m. start time Cost: $115 for individuals The Links at Summerly Friday Elsinore Woman's Club 55th Annual Flower Show May 13 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: Free Elsinore Woman's Club Saturday Career Resources for Now & the Future May 14 for Job Seekers in the Healthcare Profession 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free Lake Elsinore Outlet Stores Saturday Children's Miracle Network Hospital Business Show May 14 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Costco Store Saturday Cruise Night at Lake Chevrolet-Chevy May 14 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Lake Chevrolet Thursday EWDC Luncheon - Survival of the Finest: May 19 "Thriving During Times of Change & Adversity" 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Diamond Club at Diamond Stadium Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 of 6 May 10, 2011 Thursday Business Networking Mixer Hosted by LEUSD May 19 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Virtual Learning Center Saturday Dedication of Nature Trail along Historic Downtown Riverwalk May 21 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Heald Avenue at Riley Street Sunday Red-White & Blue 5K/1 0K Run/Walk May 22 7:00 a.m. start time. Cost: $28 for adults Diamond Stadium CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Tisdale commented on the following: • He stated he attended the Special Olympics which was held on Friday, May 6th and thanked all those who helped with the event. • He thanked Mary Venerable, President of NAACP for attending the meeting. Council Member Hickman commented on the following: • He spoke of the Special Olympics and how well it was organized and thanked those who supported the event. Mayor Pro Tem Magee commented on the following: • He reminded everyone that Saturday, May 14th is "Stamp Out Hunger Day" in Lake Elsinore and for those who wish to participate to place non-perishable food items adjacent to your mail box for delivery to H.O.P.E. Regular City Council Meeting May 10, 2011 ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 6 The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. Amy~iutta, a or City of Lake Elsinore Y Virginia X50-om,~Ctify Clerk City of Lake Elsin r