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DREAM EXTREME,
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 10, 2012
SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: CITY HALL AND CULTURAL
CENTER SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT
Background
In August, 2008 the City of Lake Elsinore applied for the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (DR -1731) which was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and implemented by the California Emergency Management Agency
(CALEMA), formerly the California Office of Emergency Services (OES). The program
was approved as a result of the 2007 Southern California fires and the funding is based
on a seventy -five to twenty -five percent ratio, with the federal share not to exceed
seventy -five percent (75 %) of the total activity costs.
On November 14, 2008 and in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation Grant, staff
submitted an application to FEMA and CALEMA for the seismic retrofitting of City Hall
(the `southern portion of the building) and the Cultural Center. The total award of the
grant was approximately 1,100,981, with $825,735.75 coming from FEMA and
$275,245.25 coming from the City of Lake Elsinore.
In early 2009, CALEMA notified the City that tentative approval had been awarded by
FEMA; however, no funds would be dispersed until the necessary historical studies had
been completed.
On December 3, 2009 FEMA \representatives] conducted'inspections on City Hall as well
as the Cultural Center.
On September 20, 2010, FEMA notified staff that as a result of the "field study" that took
place on December 3, 2009, additional information would be required so that a
determination regarding historical findings could be determined. After staff received the
additional items from FEMA, it was identified that structural drawings of City Hall and
the Cultural Center would be needed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
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City Hall and Cultural Center Seismic Retrofit
January 10, 2012
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Budget Remainder $ �
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Estimated Construction Cost:
City Hall Seismic Up Grade $ 278,100.00
Fire Sprinkler System City Hall $ 125,000.00
Cultural Center Seismic Up Grade $ 810,600.00
Fire Sprinkler System Cultural Center $ 200,000.00
Miscellaneous (Rental Meeting Room Moving /Storage) $ 101,800.00
Estimated Costs $ 1,515,500.00
Budget shortfall $
Recommendation
1. Increase the City Hall and Cultural Center Seismic Retrofit project $558,000.00
from the unencumbered City Hall /Public Works DIF Fund # 116
Prepared by: Justin Carlson
RDA Agency ArSalyst
Approved by: Ken A. Seumalo
Director of Public Works
Approved by: Robert A. Brady, ' ,
City Manager /
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From : Mazen Kabbara, Property Owner
Property Address: 29415 Star Ridge Drive
Lake Elsinore, Ca 92530
The Honorable Members Of Lake Elsinore City Council,
I am appealing to your fairness in solving the dilemma I am in since after I closed
escrow on the above property on August 2n 2011. This property was first sold to the
previous owner /s in August 2008. Since 2008 the city did not include the LAKE
ELSINORE BOND DISTRICT item in the tax bills for collection from this property and
all the other properties located on Star Ridge Drive. That withholding of information
caused me to be deceived into making the decision to purchase this property. This tax
item in the amount of $2,256.12 started to appear on the tax bill of this property only after
I closed escrow. I lost a lot of sleep over this and I am sill in shock since I learned that I
am deceived. Please note that I had serious and legal discussions with the broker and all
the other parties involved during my purchase process and all proved that they disclosed
all the information that can legally be obtained and that this tax item did not exist in any
records of this property. Finally I am asking for your understanding of my situation, and
to relieve me from a situation that is causing me and my family a great financial harm.
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DREAM EXTREME CHALLENGE
A 21 ST. Century Vision; presented by Ray Stinnett, DBA Stinnett Enterprise,
Marketing and Development.
My wife and I are 12 year residents of Lake Elsinore/ Lakeland Village and live in close
proximity to the Old Military Academy property. We also serve on the POA for our
beach community which abuts the academy property. We are local Realtors and very
much in touch with the ebb and flow of vitality within the community at large. I have
worked with Pat Kilroy and LESJWA to establish the Biological Floating Island Wetland
Habitat experiment in the fish habitat cove. The project has not been without a few
hurdles, however currently the Islands are well vegetated and populated with a variety of
happy birds and doubtless a number of fish as well. We hope to see that project continue
to grow organically and exponentially as may be the case with projects given enough
time and energy to prove themselves.
I have a background in music, entertainment, promotion, retail business, design,
construction and historical restoration. I have also done extensive research on the native
wetland plants in this region and am a proponent of wetland design, integration and
restoration opportunities with any lakefront construction project.
"The Academy ", potentially a multifaceted multi purpose, project.
The Goals of my Vision
• Beneficial use of the building and grounds for the Community, the City, the
Property owner and the Ecology of the lake environment.
What I present here is perhaps an interim use until the so called economy comes back
and will support large scale development. I tend to feel more comfortable with less
grand scale plans but rather more natural and organic out growth of community need.
A model for community health, natural growth and sustainability may be more
appropriate for all concerned. Our community needs revitalizing activities and
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cultural pursuits for it's citizens. Though the Academy is within the city limits of
Lake Elsinore, it is also at a major crossroads. Located at the North West area of the
lake between Lakeland village and the Ortega hwy., the gateway to Orange County.
The Academy is always a rare and welcoming site to all who pass by. After the
outdoor building lighting went down, the building and grounds were dark. As soon as
It went dark it attracted vandals who have denuded the building of copper wire and
other things of value. Now It mostly attracts young people on the weekends who like
to sneak in with their dates for a haunted house scare. Some of the neighborhood kids
occasionally use the grounds for recreational scooter and bike riding. The building is
boarded up but this is no problem for those who want to gain access, as it has been
broken into a number of times. All in all most of this activity has been benign. My
greatest concern would be fire that could be stared by vandals and get out of control
in the unoccupied building. An immediate solution to this is for the owner to light the
outside and have 24 hr. monitored fire and intrusion alarms installed and maintained
in the building.
Vision for a sustainable community through cultural arts
and community interaction
I would like to see the front area of the building maintained and beautified enough to
open the circular drive to venders and events held beginning on weekends. An
adjacent area could be improved for parking. The building would be the backdrop for
this outdoor Expo Rama of Cultural Arts and Crafts. Here are some examples
• Painting and sculpting arts etc.
• Music, Dance...performing arts
• Organic arts such as composting and gardening
• Ecological arts of nature conservation and restoration
• Life style, exercise and positive living arts
• Sustainable health and nutrition
• Wellness practices such as yoga and other mind body fitness
• Special Events and fund raisers
• Fun for the whole family
• Stimulate local economy and good PR for all
I can conceive of several scenarios of details of how this use might be developed and
maintained. The building can be restored under the California historical building code
and could provide indoor space for a cultural arts mall and community center.
My hope is that a community benefactor will see the potential reward of this kind of
project and the self - esteem and other rewards it could bring to the community. The
City of Lake Elsinore has a rare architectural treasure in its jurisdiction and shouldn't
let this opportunity go unattended.
I have been in contact with the owner who I believe wants resolution to some of the
problems inherent in this situation. I believe in the win win solution as the best way to
proceed and therefore I submit my vision proposal before the council for your
consideration and feedback.
I may be reached by email stinnettentern rise (abverizon net phone 951 -609 -1775