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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
....... TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bhutta•ealled 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, 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 Porch&
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: 2 potential cases
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cameron Lymon of Elsinore High School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced Items 1 and 2 were discussed during Closed Session
and there was no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
• Certificate of Recognition to Rebecca Lantz
• Certificate of Recognition of Peer Counseling Program at Elsinore High School
• Business of the Quarter, Parmjit Randhawa, Owner
Mayor Bhutta presented a Certificate of Recognition to 14 year old Rebecca Lantz who
recently won the All West Regional Pageant.
Mayor Bhutta presented Parmjit Randhawa, owner of the two AM /PM Gas Stations in
the City with the Business of the Quarter.
Mayor Bhutta presented a Certificate of Recognition to Cameron Lymon, Chip
Roberson, and the Peer Counseling Program at Elsinore High School.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NOWAGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE
Chris Hyland spoke of the annual Juneteenth Celebration at McVicker Canyon Park
scheduled for June 18th, 2011.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
There were none.
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the minutes of:
a) Joint Study Session of April 26, 2011
b) Regular City Council Meeting of April 26, 2011
C) Regular City Council Meeting of May 10, 2011
(3) Warrant List Dated May 12, 2011
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated May 12, 2011.
(4) Investment Report for April 2011
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council receive and file.
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(5) Waive Special Event Fees for "Bark for Life" Event by the American Cancer
Society
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 "Bark for Life" Special Event at McVicker Canyon Park.
(6) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California Requesting
a Grant for the Operation and Maintenance of the Floating Restrooms from the
Department of Boating and Waterways at Lake Elsinore
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution
No. 20 1 -034 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING A GRANT FOR THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FLOATING RESTROOMS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS AT LAKE ELSINORE,
accepting the grant and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant
agreement.
(7) Notice of Cessation of Special Tax for Certain Properties within CFD No 2006 -1
(Summerly)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Clerk to
execute the Notice of Cessation of Special Tax Lien and submit the executed
document to the Riverside County Recorder's Office for recordation.
(8) Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District and the
Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District No 1 for the Fiscal Year
2011 -12 — Approval of Engineer's Reports and Resolutions of Intention
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -025 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY ordering
the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Citywide LLMD;
(b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -026 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT"
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY approving the Engineer's
Report for the Citywide LLMD
(c) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -027 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
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FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and
Collection of Assessments in the Citywide LLMD and setting a public
hearing for July 12, 2011
(d) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -028 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
+E�LSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY ordering
the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the LLMD No. 1
(e) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -029 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT"
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY approving the Engineer's
Report for the LLMD No. 1
(f) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -030 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and
Collection of Assessments in the LLMD No. 1 and setting a public hearing
for July 12, 2011.
(9) Planning Division Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for a term through
December 31, 2011 in a form substantially similar to the current interim basis
form attached hereto, subject to any minor modifications as may be approved by
the City Attorney.
(10) CR &R Annual Consumer Price Index Increase
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
document because the proposed rate increase falls within the allowable amount
of the approved contract.
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(11) Environmental Services for Boat Launch Facility Improvement Proiect No 4237
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (A) Award the
Environmental Services to HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
fee of $78,000; and (B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with
HDR Engineering, Inc.
(12) Riverside County Transportation Commission Agreement for 1 -15 /Railroad
Canyon Road Interchange Improvement Project, Amendment No. 1
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor
to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Funding of TUMF
Regional Arterial Improvements (Agreement No. 10 -72- 016 -00) which allows
RCTC to assume the Professional Service Agreement with SC Engineering and
allocates an additional $206,000 of TUMF funding towards the completion of the
PA & ED phase of the project.
Council Member Melendez requested to pull Consent Items 6, 10, 11 and 12.
Council Member Tisdale requested to pull Consent Item 8.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member
Hickman to approve Consent Items 2 through 5, 7 and 9. The motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
(6) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore California Requesting
a Grant for the Operation and Maintenance of the Floating Restrooms from the
Department of Boating and Waterways at Lake Elsinore
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution
No. 2011 -034 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING A GRANT FOR THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FLOATING RESTROOMS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS AT LAKE ELSINORE,
accepting the grant and authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant
agreement.
Council Member Melendez stated that staff employee Mary Santa Cruz who works in
the Lake and Aquatics Department, did a great job for searching for a grant that would
save the City money for the floating restrooms on the Lake.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Tisdale
to approved Consent Item No. 6. The motion carried unanimously.
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(8) Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance District and the
Landscapinq and Street Lightinq Maintenance District No 1 for the Fiscal Year
2011 -12 — Approval of Engineer's Reports and Resolutions of Intention
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -025 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY ordering
the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Citywide LLMD;
(b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -026 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT"
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY approving the Engineer's
Report for the Citywide LLMD;
(c) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -027 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and
Collection of Assessments in the Citywide LLMD and setting a public
hearing for July 12, 2011;
(d) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -028 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY ordering
the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the LLMD No. 1;
(e) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -029 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT"
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011 -12 IN A DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY approving the Engineer's
Report for the LLMD No. 1;
(f) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -030 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO
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THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON declaring Council's intention to provide for an Annual Levy and
Collection of Assessments in the LLMD No. 1 and setting a public hearing
for July 12, 2011.
Council Member Tisdale pulled this item from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion. Director of Administration Riley introduced Dennis Anderson with Francisco
& Associates who provided an overview of the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District. Council Member Tisdale requested Mr. Anderson to address the park fees. Mr.
Anderson stated that Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1 is geared towards
neighborhood parks only.
It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Hickman
to adopt staffs recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
(10) CR &R Annual Consumer Price Index Increase
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
document because the proposed rate increase falls within the allowable amount
of the approved contract.
Council Member Melendez asked for an explanation of the senior citizen and active
military discounts. David Fairing, a representative of CR &R, stated that residents would
be notified when the discounts would be implemented. Council Member Melendez
thanked CR &R for the help and support.
Council Member Hickman advised the public that the information would be available on
the City's website.
It was moved Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Hickman to
receive and file. The motion carried unanimously.
(11) Environmental Services for Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project No 4237
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (A) Award the
Environmental Services to HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
fee of $78,000; and (B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Council Member Melendez noted that HDR was the only firm to provide a response and
requested staff to comment. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that three firms were
sent the Request for Proposal and HDR Engineering was the only firm to provide a
response.
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It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member
Hickman to adopt staff's recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
(12) Riverside County Transportation Commission Agreement for 1 -15 /Railroad
Canyon Road Interchange Improvement Project Amendment No. 1
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor
to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Funding of TUMF
Regional Arterial Improvements (Agreement No. 10 -72- 016 -00) which allows
RCTC to assume the Professional Service Agreement with SC Engineering and
allocates an additional $206,000 of TUMF funding towards the completion of the
PA & I3D phase of the project.
Council Member Melendez asked staff to provide information of the agreement. Director
Seumalo stated that the project has not funded the design portion and exhibit "B" would
need to be revised.
Mayor Pro Tern Magee thanked the Council for allowing RCTC to take the lead. He
stated the staff report which was present to RCTC indicated the funding and completion
dates are to be determined. He stated the City does not have the funds to complete the
project at this time and the environmental process is first which would allow everything
else to occur.
Council Member Melendez asked what would happen with the environmental work that
has been completed? Director Seumalo stated portions of the environmental document
will need to be redone.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member
Hickman to adopt staff's recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(13) Public Hearing on Resolution Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings
Relating to Annexation of Property into City of Lake Elsinore Community
Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services);
Call a Special Election; Canvas Election Results; Authorizing Levy of Special
Taxes for CFD 2007 -1 Annexation Area No. 2 (Pottery Court)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(a) Open the Public Hearing and take testimony
(b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -031 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR
PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY INTO
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
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2007 -1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
determining the validity of prior proceedings relating to Annexation of
property into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No.
2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services);
(c) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -032 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007 -1 (LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION acting on behalf of the City of Lake Elsinore
Community Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and
Paramedic Services) calling a special election;
(d) Direct the City Clerk to conduct the election and announce the results;
(e) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -033 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007 -1 (LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) CANVASSING
THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA
NO. 2 (RED KITE) ANNEXED TO SAID DISTRICT acting on behalf of the
City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law
Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) canvassing of the results of
the election held within Annexation Area No. 2 (Pottery Court) annexed to
said district;
(f) Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2011 -1290 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2007 -1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN ANNEXATION
AREA NO. 2 (POTTERY COURT) ANNEXED TO SAID DISTRICT acting
as the legislative body of the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities
District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services)
authorizing the levy of special tax within Annexation Area No. 2 (Pottery
Court) annexed to said district.
Mayor Bhutta opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. City Clerk Bloom made the
noticing announcement.
Director of Administrative Services Riley provided on overview. Mayor Bhutta closed the
Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Melendez
to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 -031, determining the validity of prior
proceedings relating to annexation of property into City of Lake Elsinore Community
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Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services). The
motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Magee and seconded by Council Member Tisdale to
adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 -032, acting on behalf of City of Lake Elsinore
Community Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic
Services) calling a special election. The motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Bloom tabulated the vote and announced the majority in favor of Community
Facilities District No. 2007 -1.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member
Hickman to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 -033, acting on behalf of City of
Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2007 -1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and
Paramedic Services) canvassing the results of the election held within Annexation Area
No. 2 (Red Kite) annexed to said district. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Magee to
introduce Ordinance No. 2011 -1290 by title only and waive further reading. City Clerk
Bloom read the title of Ordinance No. 2011 -1290 into the record. By roll call vote,
motion passed unanimously.
(14) (A) Public Hearing - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, Making Certain Findings in Connection with the Issuance of the Lake
Elsinore Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Bonds (Summerly
Project) 2011 Series A; and
(B) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Lake Elsinore Public Financing
Authority Approving the Issuance of Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority
of Trust Authorizing the Sale of Such Bonds Upon Certain Terms and
Conditions Approving an Official Statement Approving the Execution of a
Purchase Contract and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and Taking other
Actions Related thereto
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(a) Open a joint public hearing with the Lake Elsinore Public Finance
Authority and take testimony
(b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2011 -035 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY LOCAL AGENCY REVENUE BONDS
(SUMMERLY PROJECT) 2011 SERIES A in the Aggregate Principal
Amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
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Mayor Bhutta opened the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m and announced that this item
would be discussed jointly with the Public Financing Authority.
Public Financing Authority Chairman Hickman called the meeting to order and asked
that the roll stand as previously noted.
Director of Administrative Services provided an overview of the project. Mayor Bhutta
closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m.
Council Member Hickman asked for clarification of Project Areas II and III.
City Attorney Leibold stated that Tuscany Hills is part of Project Area II and III. Council
Member Hickman asked what would happen if the Redevelopment Agency is taken
away from the City. City Attorney Leibold stated that the Agency has already issued
bonds and there shouldn't be any compromise.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Council Member Tisdale
to adopt staff's recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
APPEAUS)
No appeals scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(15) Cooperative Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District. City of Lake Elsinore and Castle and Cooke Alberhill
Ranch. LLC.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor
to execute the Cooperative Agreement for the construction and maintenance of
the Temescal Creek - Nichols Road Drainage Facilities with Riverside County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Castle & Cooke Alberhill
Ranch, LLC.
Director of Public Works Seumalo provided an overview of the project to Council.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Council Member Tisdale
to adopt staffs recommendation. The motion carried unanimously.
(16) SC Engineering Invoice for 1 -15 /Railroad Canyon Road Interchange Improvement
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve payment of
SC Engineering invoice in the amount of $177,976.86.
Director of Public Works Seumalo provided an overview.
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Council Member Melendez noted that the invoice covers May through December 2010
and Director of Public Works Seumalo clarified the charges. He stated that this would
be the final invoice.
Mayor Pro Tern Magee noted that staff has indicated that the invoices voluntarily
stopped yet the project is not completed. He asked why the funds are being collected
now and when would the project be completed? Sal Chavez with SC Engineering stated
that the contractor did not bill the City for any work that has not been accomplished. He
stated it was their goal to complete the project, yet they were asked to stop and that is
the reason that they are now billing the City. Mayor Pro Tern Magee indicated that there
appears to be some inconsistency with the dates of service and billing. Sal Chavez
stated that the billing would not include all charges until the environmental document
was approved.
Council Member Tisdale asked how much has the City paid for the project to date?
Director Seumalo answered the City has paid $650,000, and the original contract was
estimated at $1.2 million. Council Member Tisdale asked if the project is not completed
in three years, would it be necessary to have the environmental document done over
again? Sal Chavez stated no.
Council Member Hickman asked why the project is taking so long to complete? Sal
Chavez replied if the project was a simple project, it would have been categorically
exempt from getting an environmental report. He stated Cal Trans projects normally
take anywhere from 5 to 10 years before constructions commences. Council Member
Hickman stated that when he first learned of this project, it was estimated to cost $20 to
$30 million and now it is estimated at $79 million.
Council Member Melendez pointed out that regardless of whether or not everything was
completed by SC Engineering, the reality is the City does not have the funds to
complete the project. She understands the Councils' concerns with the timeline, but
doesn't feel that it is SC Engineering's fault and feels that it is Cal Trans that is holding
the project up.
Mayor Bhutta summarized that the entire Council is frustrated with the entire process
especially the length of time it has taken to get where they are now and would like to
see some resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Tisdale
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion passed by a 3 -2 vote with Council
Member Hickman and Mayor Pro Tern Magee opposing.
(17) Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Third Quarter Budget Report
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file
report.
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Administrative Director Riley provided an overview of the Budget to the Council.
Mayor Bhutta noted for the record that this would be a Receive and File and further
discussion of the budget would be held on Thursday, May 26th, at 5:00 p.m. at the
Special Study Session.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at
8:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
There were none.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Brady commented on the following
Thursday Budget Study Session
May 26 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cultural Center
Monday City Offices Closed
May 30
Monday Memorial Day Services at the Elsinore Valley Cemetery
May 30 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Elsinore Valley Cemetery
Wednesday Tips for Kids at Chili's
June 1 5:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Chili's Restaurant in Lake Elsinore
Wednesday Residents 1 st with Mayor Amy Bhutta
June 1 3:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Chamber of Commerce of Lake Elsinore
Saturday 11th Annual Event -Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby
June 4 7:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Diamond Stadium on the Lake Elsinore Levee
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Saturday Household Hazardous & E -Waste Collection
June 4 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to all City & County Residents
Public Works Yard
Wednesday Coffee Talk with Council Member Melendez
June 8 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Flour Fusion Gourmet Bakery, Cafe & Coffeehouse
Saturday Cruise Night at Lake Chevrolet -Chevy
June 11 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Lake Chevrolet
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Melendez commented on the following:
• She spoke of the Memorial Day celebration to be held on May 30th and invited
everyone to attend.
• She thanked Mr. Don Barnett, resident of Lake Elsinore for the bouquet of
flowers sent to Flower Fusion Bakery.
• She advised everyone that it is now mosquito season and discussed ways to
help reduce mosquitoes in your area.
• She reminded everyone of the upcoming Budget Study Session on Thursday,
May 26th at 5:00 p.m.
Council Member Hickman commented on the following:
• He reminded the public of the Memorial service to be held on Monday, May 30th
at the Lake Elsinore Cemetery.
• He thanked staff for their work with the Riverwalk dedication.
Mayor Pro -Tem Magee commented on the following:
• He spoke of Memorial Day and the sacrifices that our veterans made for our
freedom.
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Mayor Bhutta commented on the followinq:
• She spoke of the upcoming Memorial Day program held at the City's Cemetery.
• She reminded everyone that it is now graduation time and congratulated all
students who are graduating.
• She advised the public that Spring Street is now open.
• She thanked City staff for their hard work with the Riverwalk dedication.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bhutta adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Maria Quale who passed away
on Friday, May 17th and will be greatly missed.
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. to a regular meeting
to be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main
Street, Lake Elsinore, CA.
Am ayor
City of Lake Elsinore
Virginia J.aoom, Ciiy clerk
City of Lake Elsinore