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Home My WebLink About09-27-2011 City Council MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Magee called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Magee Council Member Melendez Council Member Tisdale Council Member Elect Weber ABSENT: Council Member Hickman Also present: City Manager Brady, Assistant City Attorney Mann, City Treasurer Baldwin, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Manager Morelion, Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, Police Chief Fontneau, Fire Chief Lawson, and City Clerk Bloom. 744 rZi7y_1�>Ax�IL -►[el � Ace Vallejos led the pledge of allegiance CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 1(a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case) 1(b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case (Cottonwood Canyon Hills HOA v. City of Lake Elsinore; Claim filed 07- 06 -11) Assistant City Attorney Mann announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item Nos. 1a and 1b, and no reportable action was taken. Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 2 of 7 PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS • Swearing in of new Council Member Peter G. Weber • Certificate of Recognition of Storm Baseball Champions • Certificate of Recognition of Phil Mendoza, Planning Commissioner City Clerk Bloom administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Elect Weber and presented him with a Certificate of Appointment. Council Member Weber took his seat on the dais. Mayor Pro Tern Magee announced that Planning Commissioner Mendoza was unable to attend the meeting but that the City wanted to recognize his service on the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Magee presented a Certificate of Recognition to Chris Jones, Vice President and General Manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, for their accomplishments of winning the 2011 California League Championship. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE City Clerk Bloom read into the record a letter received from Leanne Morsch. Tony Lopiccolo, Vice Chairman of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, invited the City Council to the 2011 Bo Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year event to be held on Wednesday, October 19 n at 6:00 p.m. at the Diamond Club. Edmo Luna spoke of the noise issues from the Pacific Aggregate and requested the Council look into the matter. Mayor Pro Tern Magee suggested Mr. Luna speak with Director of Public Works Seumalo. 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 Meeting of September 13, 2011 (b) Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2011 (c) Special City Council Meeting of September 16, 2011 Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 3 of 7 (3) Warrant List dated September 15, 2011 Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated September 15, 2011. (4) Investment Report for August 2011 Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council receive and file. (5) Request Waiving Fees for "Trunk or Treat' 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 Trunk or Treat Event at Rosetta Canyon Park. (6) Construction Contract Award Annual Traffic Striping Maintenance Program FY 12 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (A) Award the Annual Traffic Striping Maintenance Program to Orange County Striping Services Inc., in the Not -to- Exceed Fee of $130,000; (B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Orange County Striping Services Inc. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Melendez to approve the Consent Calendar; motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING(S) No Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. APPEALS) No appeals scheduled for this meeting. BUSINESS ITEM(S) (7) Agreement for Animal Control Field Services Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement for Animal Control Field Services, subject to minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy provided an overview of the project to the Council. Council Member Melendez asked why the number of animals being brought to the shelter has increased. Kristine Anderson with Animal Friends of the Valley attributed Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 4 of 7 the increase to the economy. Council Member Melendez asked if there is a spay /neuter program available for free or reduced rates. Ms. Anderson stated that the AFV has a voucher program that allows animals to be spay /neutered at a reduced cost. She stated that it is their goal to have a clinic at the shelter that could offer spay and neutering. Council Member Melendez requested information regarding coyotes in the area. Officer Mo Middleton advised the Council that AFV is aware of the coyote issue and is working on ways to mitigate the issue. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Tisdale to approve the Agreement for Animal Control Field Services; motion passed unanimously. (8) Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -05 — A Request to Modify /Update the Building Architecture and Site Design of the Existing McDonald's Drive -thru Restaurant Located at 31650 Mission Trail (APN: 363- 130 -044) Recommendation: It is recommended to the City Council: (A) Adopt Resolution No. 2011 -056 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT KNOWN AS COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2011 -05 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) (B) Adopt Resolution No. 2011 -057 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2011 -05, FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE BUILDING ARCHITECTURE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MCDONALD'S DRIVE -THRU RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 31650 MISSION TRAIL Planning Manager Morelion provided an overview of the project to the Council. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Melendez to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 -056; motion passed unanimously. Council Member Melendez thanked the applicant for their investment in the community. Mayor Pro Tern Magee noted that this would be the second renovation to this location and thanked the applicant for their investment in the City. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale and seconded by Council Member Melendez to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 -057; motion passed unanimously. Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 5 of 7 (9) Selection of Mayor and Other Officers as Necessary Recommendation: It is recommended to the City Council With respect to the selection of Mayor: (A) Mayor Pro Tem Magee opens the nominations for the position of Mayor. Once all nominations are received, Mayor Pro Tem Magee will close the nominations and request the City Clerk to conduct a roll call vote. (B) Roll call vote is taken by the City Clerk. If a majority vote is not reached, then the nomination for the position of Mayor is reopened until a majority vote is reached. If applicable, the new Mayor should announce whether he /she intends to vacate any other office currently held (for example, Mayor Pro Tem, RDA Chair, PFA Chair, etc.). If there is a vacated office on the City Council, that position can be filled by the same nomination and roll call vote procedure as outlined above. In the event of a vacancy in an Agency or PFA office, selection of that vacant office can be considered at the next regularly scheduled Agency or PFA meeting. City Manager Brady provided an overview to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Magee opened the floor for nominations. Mayor Pro Tem Magee nominated Council Member Brian Tisdale for Mayor; Council Member Melendez seconded the nomination. No further nominations were made. Mayor Pro Tem Magee closed the nominations and requested a roll call vote. City Clerk Bloom conducted a roll call vote; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Magee congratulated Mayor Tisdale for being voted in as Mayor of the City of Lake Elsinore. The City Council recessed and convened to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:25 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:27 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NOWAGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES There were none. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Field of Screams Thursday, September 29 — Monday, October 31 Storm Stadium Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Farmers Market at Lake Elsinore Outlets Friday, September 30 from 4:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. The Crane Lakeside Walking Club Friday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Crane Lakeside Park and R.V. Resort Oktoberfest Saturday, October 1 — Sunday, October 2 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Storm Stadium Household Hazardous and E -Waste Collection Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Public Works Yard Cruise Night at Lake Chevrolet -Chevy Saturday, October 8 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lake Chevrolet American Cancer Society Relay for Life Saturday, October 8 — Sunday, October 9 Canyon Lake Middle School Coffee Talk with Councilwoman Melendez Wednesday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Flour Fusion Bakery Mining Workshop Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. Cultural Center City Manager Brady congratulated Council Member Weber for becoming the City's newest Council Member and congratulated Mayor Tisdale for his appointment as Mayor. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. Special City Council Minutes Meeting of September 27, 2011 Page 7 of 7 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Melendez commented on the following: • She spoke of an article in The Business Scene magazine which featured a local business known as the Cart Builders and is very proud that they were recognized by the magazine. Mayor Pro Tem Magee commented on the following: • He welcomed Council Member Weber to the City Council. • He spoke of a meeting that he had with School Board Member Thomas where they discussed an idea known as "Clean Extreme ". He advised the event would be for a city -wide clean up to beautify the City utilizing volunteers and students earning community service hours during the winter school break. He looked forward to working with Mayor Tisdale on this project. • He announced that the Planning Commission has a vacancy and those interested in serving could either stop by the City Clerk's office for an application or print out the application from the City's website. Council Member Weber commented on the following: • He thanked the public for all their support and looked forward to working with the Council to achieve their goals. Mayor Tisdale commented on the following: • He welcomed Council Member Weber to the Council. • He thanked the Council for their confidence in appointing him Mayor, stated it was time to move forward and that he would work hard for the City. • He thanked staff for all their hard work. FA11*91117.IiYi1:g.k1 The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. Brian Tlsdaie Mayor vUw� Virginia J./Blpom, qitY Clerk