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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bhutta called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:05 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 Lt. Anne, Fire Chief Lawson, Planning Manager Morelion,
and City Clerk Bloom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kim Cousins led the pledge of allegiance.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
(1 a) 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
(1 b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9)
In Re the Darwin Rogers Booster Trust Dated 7/27/2005 (Riverside Superior
Court Case No. RIP 095857)
City Attorney Leibold announced that the Council met in Closed Session and reported
no action on either item.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
0 Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Frank Passarella, Superintendent of LEUSD
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Mayor Bhutta presented a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Frank Passarella,
Superintendent of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS -1 MINUTE
Viet Tran, Regional Manager for Southern California Edison, provided a report to the
Council of the highlights in 2010-2011.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the minutes of:
a) Regular City Council Meeting of June 14, 2011
(3) Warrant List Dated June 15, 2011
Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated June 15, 2011.
(4) Investment Report for May 2011
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council receive and file.
(5) Amendment No. 2 to Extend TMDL Task Force Agreement
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve "Amendment
No. 2 to Form the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake TMDL Task Force" and
associated budget, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
(6) Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Waivers for National Jet Boat Association Special
Event
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code sections listed below for the proposed National Jet Boat
Association Special Event, subject to compliance with all other conditions for the
event as approved by the City Manager:
(a) 9.96.120 (Boat Speed Limits)
(b) 9.96.200 (Motorboat Noise)
(c) 8.40.040A (Alcohol is prohibited in City parks)
(d) 9.28.030 (Furnishing alcoholic beverages in public)
(e) 8.40.060E (Lake Use Pass)
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(7) Engagement for Legal Services for Mining Issues with Law Firm of Harrison
Temblodor Hungerford & Johnson
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to accept and approve the attached Terms of Engagement with the law
firm of Harrison Temblodor Hungerford & Johnson.
(8) New Copier Lease with Innovative Document Solutions for Citywide Usage
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council 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 the Canon IRC 5030 digital copier. Approve service proposal by Innovative
Document Solutions (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 to maintain the IRC5030 digital
copier, per the stated terms and conditions
(9) Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2011-037 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE setting the City's 2011-12 appropriations
limit at $63,378,943.
Council Member Tisdale requested Item No. 4 pulled for further discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magee to
approve the Consent Calendar excluding Item 4. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM (S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
(4) Investment Report for May 2011
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council receive and file.
Council Member Tisdale explained that he pulled this item in order for staff to provide an
overview of the Investment Report to the public.
Administrative Director Riley went over the details of the investment report.
It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Hickman
to approve Item No. 4 of the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(10) The City of Lake Elsinore Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2011-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012.
Mayor Bhutta opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Administrative Director Riley provided an overview of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-
2012 with the Council.
Dave Willmon, League of Cities, spoke of the issues with the State Budget
Pete Dawson, resident of Lake Elsinore, asked about the money recommended for the
Lake and his concerns with the City not funding the Lake's replenishment fund.
Renee Cummings, resident of Lake Elsinore and Public Safety Advisory Commission
Member, spoke of the reduced budget for the Public Safety Advisory Commission.
Mayor Bhutta closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m
Council Member Melendez inquired as to the cost to add the PSAC back into the Fiscal
Budget. City Manager Brady stated the estimate is approximately $6,000, plus staff and
legal attorney fees.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee pointed out that PSAC is valuable to the City however he would
like the members of the PSAC to use discretion in the amount of time that they ask from
City Staff.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Magee to
add $6,000 to Fiscal Budget 2011-2012 for the Public Safety Advisory Commission.
The motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Melendez requested staff to research the New Vision's Children
Services as she thought that the organization had been dissolved. She would like to see
department goals outlined and displayed in the budget. City Manager Brady agreed and
added that the Council should also list their top five goals for the City to accomplish.
Council Member Melendez requested staff to look into having the dock standards added
to the budget. Director Kilroy stated that it has been a low priority in the past, however it
has been added to the goal list.
Council Member Tisdale thanked all the members that helped with the budget and
noted to be vigilante with the tax payers' dollars.
Mayor Pro Tern Magee thanked staff for their hard work with the budget. He stated the
proposed budget will maintain public safety levels at the current rate and that he met
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with the Fire Department and feels very comfortable with their service levels and
commitment.
Council Member Hickman stated the last four years have been difficult, however the
City has come through and staff is working hard. He thanked those who put their time
and effort into the preparation of the budget. He suggested to Director Kilroy to hold off
on approving any additional docks until the specifications have been implemented.
City Manager Brady thanked all the members of the Budget Committee and staff that
assisted with the budget.
Mayor Bhutta thanked the committee members and staff for their hard work. She stated
everyone did a great job putting together the budget that helps preserve services for the
residents and businesses in the City and noted that there are needs of which the
Council is aware. She stated as soon as funding becomes available, Council will
consider those additional needs.
It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Magee to
adopt Resolution No. 2011-039 approving the proposed budget with the exception of
the Community Organizations funding requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee recused himself from the dais at 8:01 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Council Member Tisdale
to approve the community organizations funding requests for FY 2011-2012. The
motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote with Mayor Pro Tern Magee abstaining.
Mayor Pro Tem Magee returned to the dais at 8:02 p.m.
(11) Capital Improvement Program for FY 2011-2012 Through 2015-2016
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2011-038 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2011-2012 THROUGH 2015-2016.
Mayor Bhutta opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m. Director Seumalo provided an
overview of the report to Council. No public comments were received. Mayor Bhutta
closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Council Member Melendez inquired as to the Summerhill Park play equipment. Director
Kilroy stated that staff has used Game Time in the past and is satisfied with their level of
service or staff could prepare a request for proposals. Council Member Melendez spoke
of the Collier Avenue median landscaping project and asked the cost estimate. Director
Seumalo stated the estimate included the cost of Palm Trees and other landscaping
materials. Council Member Melendez stated the importance of this improvement and
suggested moving forward.
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Council Member Hickman noted how well the report was presented to Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Magee thanked staff for their hard work and the importance of this
budget. He concurred with Council Member Melendez' comments on the improvement
at Summerhill Park and analysis of the cost. He stated he would like to see the
landscaping of the Collier Avenue median project with drought tolerant or hardscape
material and directed staff to contact the property owner of the Outlet Center for funding
assistance.
Council Member Tisdale pointed out how difficult it is to locate money for improvements
and thanked staff for their hard work.
Mayor Bhutta thanked staff for their continued effort.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Magee and seconded by Council Member Melendez to
adopt Resolution No. 2011-038. The motion passed unanimously.
APPEAL(S)
No appeals scheduled.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(12) Construction Contract Award Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project No. 4237
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(a) Award the Boat Launch Facility Improvement to Reyes Construction, Inc.
for the amount of $5,776,089;
(b) Approve an additional 5% construction contingency in the amount of
$288,804. Change order processing will follow the City's Purchasing
Guidelines which requires Council approval for costs over $15,000;
(c) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Reyes
Construction, Inc.
(d) Award the Construction Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services to
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. for the amount of $107,054;
(e) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with LOR
Geotechnical Group, Inc.
(f) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Global Diving &
Salvage, Inc. for the amount of $10,900.
Director Seumalo provided an overview of the staff report to Council. He stated that he
would contact the manufacture to obtain the warranty information.
Council Member Hickman thanked Director Seumalo for looking into the fiberglass
docks.
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Mayor Bhutta noted that LOR Geotechnical Group was selected because their proposal
was the most consistent with the requirements and asked what the other proposals
lacked. Director Seumalo stated the other proposals were lacking necessary materials.
It was moved by Council Member Hickman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Magee to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:15 p.m
The City Council reconvened at 9:06 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There was none.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Brady made the following announcements:
Friday Lake Elsinore Outlets After Dark Sale
July 1 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Lake Elsinore Outlets
Friday Summer Nights at the Park
July 1 Serenity Park
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Monday 4th of July Fireworks Blowout
July 4 6:05 p.m.
Storm Stadium
Wednesday Residents 1s' with Mayor Bhutta
July 6 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cherished Memories Photography
Wednesday Movies in the Park... after Dark
July 6 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Summerlake Park
Saturday Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection
July 9 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to all City and County Residents
Public Works Yard
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Saturday Block Party
July 9 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Elsinore First Assembly of God
Saturday Cruise Night at Lake Chevrolet-Chevy
July 9 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Lake Chevrolet
Tuesday Grand Opening of What-Uh-Deli
July 12 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
What-Uh-Deli
1604 W. Lakeshore Drive
Wednesday Coffee Talk with Council Member Melendez
July 13 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Flour Fusion Bakery
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Melendez commented on the following:
• She spoke of the rehabilitation project located at Diamond Drive to Lakeshore Drive
which would commence in July and complete in September 2011.
Council Member Hickman commented on the following:
• He thanked the Public Works Department for helping with the cutting back of weeds.
• He thanked the Code Enforcement Department for removing the damaged boats at
Four Corners.
• He mentioned at pot-hole located on Grape Street that he thinks it may be from a
water leak.
• He wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and mentioned that there would be
fireworks on the 4m of July, at the Storm Stadium following the game.
Council Member Tisdale commented on the following:
• He thanked staff and committee members for all the hard work on the budget.
• He wished everyone a safe and Happy 4 m of July.
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Mayor Pro Tern Magee commented on the following:
• He requested everyone to pray for Jerry Harmatz and his family as they grieve for
the loss of their family member.
• He acknowledged and thanked his parents who recently celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary.
Mayor Bhutta commented on the following:
• She thanked the Budget Committee and staff for their hard work with the budget.
• She welcomed the PSAC members and looks forward to seeing them back to work.
• She wished everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bhutta adjourned the meeting in memory of Nadine Harmatz who was a pillar in
the community and will be greatly missed.
The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the rpeetfn at 8:55.p.m. to a regular meeting
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