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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-2011 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bhutta called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 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, Treasurer Baldwin, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Anne Bowman led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced Item 1 was discussed during Closed Session and there was no reportable action. Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 2 of 8 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 Mary Mollway, Director of New Vision's Center in Temecula presented a video on Autism Awareness and spoke on Autism Awareness Month. Mayor Bhutta read a Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Virginia Marshall of Riverside County spoke on mental health and the upcoming events in the community. Mayor Bhutta presented Certificates of Recognition to all of the outgoing Lake Elsinore Queens. Council Member Melendez acknowledged and presented the Youth Court Award to the members who participate with the intervention program. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NOWAGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE Anne Bowman introduced the 2011 Miss Lake Elsinore Queens. Ron Hewison of Helping Our People in Elsinore (HOPE) spoke of the need for volunteer assistance from the community. Joyce Hodenadl, of the Historical Commission, thanked the Council for approving the relocation of the Historic Tank House to the parking lot of the Santa Fe Train Station. Ralph Zunker of the American Legion, spoke of the upcoming Memorial Day Service at the Lake Elsinore Cemetery. Jef Reilly, of Tuscany Hills Board of Directors, thanked the Council for approving the initiative of hanging the American Flag up on Summerhill Drive during Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July and Flag Day. He asked of the status of the stop sign at the intersection of Via Scenica and Summerhill. City Manager Brady stated that staff is looking into having a meeting with the association to determine if a signal or stop sign is warranted. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES There were none. Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 3 of 8 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. (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. (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. (7) Agreement for Professional Design Services to KDM Meridian for the Riverside Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project 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. (8) Agreement for Professional Design Services to KDM Meridian for SB 821 Sidewalk Improvements FY 10-11 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 Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 4 of 8 Meridian; and (C) Authorize the transfer of $169,475 from Fund No. 112 - Measure A and transfer it to Sidewalk Project. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Hickman to approve Consent Items 2 through 8. The motion carried unanimously 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. Director of Lake and Aquatics Kilroy presented the staff report. He introduced Scott Towsley and Chuck Sacks who provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council. Peter Dawson, of Lake Elsinore, spoke in favor of the project and the concept of the cable ski park. Council Member Melendez asked the applicants to explain to the public how the ski park would work. Scott Towsley stated that there would be several tall metal towers erected in the Inlet Channel with cabling between the towers. It would use electricity which does not generate any noise and is a temporary system which could be removed at any time. Council Member Melendez asked how the park would generate revenue to the City? Mr. Towsley stated that their company has not come up with a percentage that would go to the City. He stated that it would generate activity to the Lake and it is their intension to turn the project into a destination spot for the City. Council Member Tisdale spoke of the potential parking issues at the park and would like to see the parking lot paved. He asked what would happen when the water is low? Mr. Sacks stated that they have been advised of the past water levels and would design the cable to accommodate several years of drought. Council Member Tisdale asked the height of the towers. Mr. Sacks stated the towers are 28 feet and would not interfere with any other activities on the lake, and boating traffic would be redirected if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 5 of 8 Council Member Tisdale asked for a timeline. Mr. Sacks stated once they receive approval, they could commence within 10 to 12 weeks. Council Member Hickman requested the applicants to contact Will Buck and Brian Lee as they may be able to work with them. Mayor Pro Tern Magee stated that he supports the project. He requested to reach out to the adjacent property owners and make sure they share the goals and enthusiasm. He stated staff needs to have the Water District, Army Corp of Engineers and County Flood made aware of the project in order to preserve and protect the existing uses of the Lake. Mayor Bhutta stated that she researched this type of project and how fun it looked. She asked if the towers would be visible from Lakeshore Drive? Mr. Sacks stated that they would be visible if you're looking for them, but wouldn't stand-out. Mayor Bhutta asked if the project would be adjusted for skill level? Mr. Sacks stated the system is designed to be adjusted on an individual's size, ability and the type of equipment being used. Mayor Bhutta asked about the liability? Mr. Sacks stated there would be a waiver for the riders to sign and minors would be required to have their parent sign the waiver which would be notarized, and they are insured. Mayor Bhutta asked who would be responsible for maintaining the parking lot? Director Kilroy stated that they are still working out the details of the parking lot. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Magee and seconded by Council Member Melendez to 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. Motion carried unanimously (10) Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report Talega-EscondidoNalley- 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. City Manager Brady provided an overview of the LEAPS project and stated the scoping comments are the first step in order for the project to move forward. Chris Hyland spoke in opposition of the LEAPS project as it would take away the beauty of the mountain ranges, create a dangerous fire hazard and would have no benefit to the City. Pete Dawson, representing Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue (LEMSAR), spoke in opposition of the project and recommended that staff responded promptly. Norman Floyd, LEMSAR, spoke of his concerns with the evaporation of the water and does not support this project. Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 6 of 8 John Pecora advised to the Council to respond to the Notice of Preparation in a timely manner and the procedures of filing the response. Linda Ridenour spoke of the procedures of the project, the traffic it would generate and the extra time of police control it would take to have this project run smoothly. Council Member Tisdale indicated there are several pumps like this throughout the United States and that they do not create energy, costs more electricity to have the water pumped up hill, the electric company makes a profit and the length of time for construction, therefore he does not support the project. Mayor Pro Tern Magee asked if EVMWD was part of this project? City Manager Brady stated that he would need to research. Mayor Pro Tern Magee stated this is not an Edison project, is a separate entity that would tie into an Edison sub-station and suggested to direct staff to become an intervener in the process. He suggested searching all correspondence relating to the project and have it included in the City's response package. He suggested to include a comprehensive list of concerns of the City, address water quality issues, visual impacts, compliance with the MSHCP including all biological impacts, the need to have as much underground as possible, the need to pursue alternative alignments, the impacts on the transportation infrastructure, have them carefully consider the "NO" project alterative, and to examine the impacts on the City's emergency services. Council Member Melendez stated that the individuals that are in favor of the project felt that it would stabilize lake levels, however she felt that the project would be detrimental to the City and therefore does not support the project. Council Member Hickman spoke of the negative effects this project would have on the City. He stated if the project moves forward, make it a necessity to have the transmission lines placed underground. He stated he does not support the project and recommends processing the Notice as soon as possible. Mayor Bhutta stated that she does not support the project as it does not benefit the City, residents or the Lake. She recommends staff draft a letter stating all of the reasons that were stated, along with the fact that Council does not support the project. It was moved by Mayor Bhutta and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to direct staff to draft a letter outlining the reasons stated by Council as this project does not benefit the City, residents or the Lake. The motion carried unanimously. The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:40 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 7 of 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES There were none. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on the following: Thursday Business Networking Mixer Hosted by the Lake Elsinore April 28 Storm Baseball Club 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for Members; $10 for Non-Members The Diamond Club @ Diamond Stadium Friday Dine Nine & Shine Glow Ball Tournament and Evening Out April 29 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Cost: $90 for a Single Player; $340 for a Foursome The Links @ Summerly Tuesday Residents 1St with Mayor Amy Bhutta May 3 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free The Links at Summerly 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 CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Melendez commented on the following: • She reminded the public of the Memorial Day Celebration on May 30th at the City Cemetery, and the American Legion is taking donations. Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2011 Page 8 of 8 Council Member Hickman commented on the following: • He thanked City staff and the volunteers for all their help with the Children's Fair and Egg Hunt. • He thanked the Elk's Lady for their help with the Easter Egg Hunt. • He advised the community of the construction that would be taking place on Riverside Drive near Grand as a new sidewalk is being constructed. Mayor Pro-Tem Magee commented on the following: • He stated that the Martian Mars Fire Plane is stationed at the Lake. He thanked staff and Pete Dawson for making the necessary arrangements to clear the Lake. Council Member Tisdale commented on the following: • He thanked those who addressed the Council and the importance of voicing your opinion. Mayor Bhutta commented on the following: • She thanked everyone who attended the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Amy Bhu ta. ayor City of Lake Elsinore Virginia A- Doom, I Clerk City of Lake Elsin e