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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2012 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tisdale called the City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Tisdale Mayor Pro Tern Hickman Council Member Magee Council Member Melendez Council Member Weber ABSENT: None Also present: City Attorney Leibold, Interim City Manager Evans and City Clerk Bloom. CLOSED SESSION (SA1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code §54956.9: 1 potential case City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council acting as the Successor Agency would be meeting in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item SA1. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES None Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 2 of 10 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tisdale reconvened the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Tisdale Mayor Pro Tern Hickman Council Member Magee Council Member Melendez Council Member Weber ABSENT: None Also present: City Attorney Leibold, Interim City Manager Evans, City Clerk Bloom, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director Seumalo, Police Chief Fontneau, Fire Chief Lawson, Acting Community Development Director Morelion, and IT Supervisor Soto. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carey Poindexter led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council acting as the Successor Agency met in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item No. SA1 and there is no reportable action. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS • Proclamation Declaring May as Mental Health Month • Proclamation Declaring May as Asthma Awareness Month • Presentation by the Reality Rally Team to City of Lake Elsinore • Presentation by H.O.P.E. Mayor Tisdale read the Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Month and presented a Proclamation to Carey Poindexter declaring May as Asthma Awareness Month. Gillian Larson and Judy Zulfigar of Reality Rally presented a trophy to the City Council team consisting of Mayor Tisdale, City Clerk Bloom and Planning Commissioner Morsch for winning the cities team Reality Rally in Temecula. Ron Hewison expressed his thanks to the City for all their help with Helping Our People in Elsinore and requested continuous support for the canned food drive and the Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 3 of 10 backpack for schools program as there is a tremendous need for food and clothing for Lake Elsinore families. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS -1 MINUTE Donna Franson advised the public of the Candidate Forum scheduled for the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center on May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Tim Fleming expressed his concerns with the issues of moving Date Palms from Lakeshore Drive due to overhead wire interference. City Clerk Bloom announced an email received from Pamela Hall of Voices for Pets advising the Council and the community of a person being released from jail following a conviction relating to animal cruelty. City Clerk Bloom read a letter into the record from Supervisor Bob Buster to Mayor Tisdale providing $50,000 for Lake Patrol services to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR (2) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council approve the Minutes of: a) Joint Study Session Meeting of April 10, 2012 b) Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting of April 24, 2012 (3) Warrant List dated April 26, 2012 Recommendation: Receive and File Warrant List dated April 26, 2012. (4) Planning Division Professional Service Contracts for 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to prepare and enter into contract with Carole Donahoe, Kirt Coury and Richard MacHott to provide specialized planning services to the City of Lake Elsinore on an annual basis, subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney. (5) Landscape Plan Check and Inspection Services: Selection of Consultant for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to prepare and enter into a contract with SCES to provide landscape plan check and inspection services to the City of Lake Elsinore on an annual basis, subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 4 of 10 (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 9.96.120 Boat Speed Limits, 9.96.200 Motorboat Noise, 8.40.040A Alcohol is prohibited in City parks, 9.28.030 Furnishing alcoholic beverages in public, and 8.40.060E Lake Use Pass for the proposed National Jet Boat Association Special Event, subject to compliance with all other conditions for the event as approved by the Interim City Manager. Council Member Melendez requested Item No. 3 pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Weber requested Item No. 4 pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to approve the Consent Item Nos. 2, 5 and 6; motion passed by unanimous vote. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED (3) Warrant List dated April 26, 2012 Recommendation: Receive and File Warrant List dated April 26, 2012. Council Member Melendez questioned various items on the warrant list and staff provided responses thereto. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Weber to receive and file the Warrant List dated April 26, 2012; the motion passed unanimously. (4) Planning Division Professional Service Contracts for 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to prepare and enter into contract with Carole Donahoe, Kirt Coury and Richard MacHott to provide specialized planning services to the City of Lake Elsinore on an annual basis, subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney. Acting Community Development Director Morelion provided an overview to Council. Council Member Weber questioned the working hours and funds spent on the consultants. Director Morelion advised that the consultant's fees are paid from the cost recovery account funds collected from development applications and their hours vary, however all work at City Hall. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 5 of 10 It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member Melendez to authorize the City Manager to prepare and enter into contract with Carole Donahoe, Kirt Coury and Richard MacHott to provide specialized planning services to the City of Lake Elsinore on an annual basis, subject to any minor modification as approved by the City Attorney; the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. APPEAL(S) None. BUSINESS ITEM(S) (7) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2012-1302 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012-1302 by roll-call vote: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.34 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REGULATION OF UNATTENDED DONATION BOXES City Clerk Bloom presented the report to the Council. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Weber to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012-1302; motion passed unanimously by roll-call vote. (8) Consideration of Revisions to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Direct Staff to modify Chapter 16.64 to include changes resulting from the City Council's review of the enclosed draft ordinance; or b) Alternatively, if the City Council is satisfied with the draft ordinance as presented, waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2012-1304 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 16.64 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING UTILITIES Director Seumalo provided an overview of the project to Council. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 6 of 10 Tim Fleming, resident spoke of his concerns with underground utilities and the complications that the City would be up against. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman explained that utility towers are projected to be placed along the 1-15 Freeway, and was concerned with the aesthetics. He added he is concerned with Pottery Street and the recent damage to the utility poles. Interim City Manager Evans suggested a meeting with Southern California Edison. He stated with respect to the Undergrounding Distribution System, it is the City's plan to identify several streets and present ideas to Council during the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget review process. Council Member Weber addressed the potential cost involved and the uncertainty of the overall plan. Viet Tran of Southern California Edison stated that Edison is governed by the Offices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and if the Commission deems the requirements of the utilities to be placed underground, then Edison would proceed. Council Member Weber requested striking the language under section 16.64.010 General requirements and 16.64.035 exclusions, section B, relating to voltage. Director Seumalo advised Council Member Weber that CPUC sets the limits of the required volts, which is consistent with the voltage of the surrounding cities. Council Member Melendez asked if staff has heard from Building Industry Association (BIA) and if homeowners would be required to have the utilities placed underground when improving their undeveloped parcels. Director Seumalo stated that the homeowner's would need to be consistent with the surrounding area and that staff has not heard from BIA. It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2012-1304 to including the amendments to Chapter 16.64.010 and 16.64.035. Council Member Magee made a substitute motion to approve the Ordinance as presented by staff; motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez. Doug Pinnow addressed Council Member Weber's concerns of the voltage and stated that City Council could require the utilities to be placed underground, but the cost is approximately four times more than the amount above ground. It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Melendez to waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2012-1304 as presented by staff; the motion passed by a roll-call vote 3-2 with Council Member Weber and Mayor Pro Tern Hickman voting no. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 7 of 10 (9) Purchase Authorization for Storage Area Network Systems Hardware Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive the informal- bidding process and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign and issue a purchase order for the amount of $51,832.98 to Nth Generation Computing, Inc., a HP certified vendor, to acquire and install the SANS device. IT Supervisor Soto provided an overview to Council Council Member Melendez asked what the life span of the new system would be. IT Supervisor Soto stated that the new system would last six years. Council Member Melendez requested that in the future, this item be placed in the CIP budget. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hickman to waive the informal bidding process and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign and issue a purchase order for the amount of $51,832.98 to Nth Generation Computing, Inc., a HP Certified vendor, to acquire and install the SANS device; the motion passed unanimously. (10) Purchase Authorization to Replace Obsolete Computers at City Facilities Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive the informal- bidding process and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign and issue a purchase order for the amount of $25,691 to Dell Corporation, Inc., to replace obsolete computer equipment. IT Supervisor Soto presented his report to Council. It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Weber to waive the informal bidding process and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign and issue a purchase order for the amount of $25,691 to Dell Corporation, Inc., to replace obsolete computer equipment; the motion passed unanimously. (11) Sales Tax Analysis Report - 4th Quarter 2011 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file. Interim City Manager Evans introduced the item to Council. He stated the item was added to provide Council with a graph of the sales tax revenue and show areas that the City could target businesses which would provide more sales tax revenue. Council Member Weber thanked staff for adding this item, as it shows a good analysis. Council Member Melendez stated that Lake Elsinore has many opportunities and is appreciative of the report filed. She requested having this type of report presented to Council on a quarterly basis. Mayor Tisdale suggested posting the report on the City's Website in order for the public to view the economic forecast for the fourth quarter. [Successor Agency minutes on next page] Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 8 of 10 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONSENT CALENDAR (SA2) Adoption by the City of Lake Elsinore as Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore of Draft Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2012 - December 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council acting as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2012 through December 2012 and authorize the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to take all necessary actions with respect thereto on behalf of the Successor Agency. Director Riley provided an overview of the item to the Agency. Mayor Tisdale advised the public that since 1993 Wal-Mart has received approximately $200,000 yearly as part of the Development Agreement. He noted that the Agency could have used this money. It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2012 through December 2012 and authorize the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to take all necessary actions with respect thereto on behalf of the Successor Agency; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None CONCLUSION There being no further business to come before the Successor Agency, Mayor Tisdale returned to the balance of the City Council Agenda at 8:24 p.m. [City Council minutes continued on next page] Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 9 of 10 PUBLIC COMMENTS-NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES Garrett and Bentley Brown, owners of All Day Jet Ski requested the Council to consider reducing their annual Lake passes from the commercial rate of $350 to $150 which is the rate charged for a residential Lake Pass. Council Member Magee suggested that staff consider a temporary permit allowing All Day Jet Ski to take advantage of the upcoming Memorial Weekend. Erick Stekkinger representing The Stekkinger Block Association spoke to the Council of his proposed plan to provide free landscape plants to every yard in the City as well as small businesses to help raise property values and curb appeal. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Interim City Manager Evans made the following announcements: • He stated that he appreciates the opportunity to serve the City of Lake Elsinore and looks forward to his continued assignment. • He advised Council that the retrofit project for the Cultural Center is expected to move forward sometime in September 2012. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Magee commented on the following: • He welcomed Interim City Manager Evans to the City, stated that it has been a pleasure working with him and looks forward to working with him in the future. Council Member Weber commented on the following: • He thanked Interim City Manager Evans for doing a good job the first week of his assignment. • He spoke of the last Planning Commission meeting and was disappointed with the issues brought forth regarding the Boat Dock Standards. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman commented on the following: • He welcomed Interim City Manager Evans to the City. • He noted that school will be out on May 25th and to keep an eye out for the children's safety. • He advised the community of the upcoming Memorial Day celebration at the City's Cemetery. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 8, 2012 Page 10 of 10 Council Member Melendez commented on the following: • She advised the community that on Wednesday she would be having her monthly Business meeting at Flour Fusion Bakery at 9:30 a.m. Mayor Tisdale commented on the followin • He thanked staff for all their hard work. • He spoke of the presentation Ron Hewison gave regarding the charitable organization known as HOPE and had requested the community to help support the cause. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tisdale adjourned the meeting in memory Vann Hewison who passed away on May 8", 2012. Mayor Tisdale adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. Daryl i man, Mayor Pro Tern City of Lake Elsinore ~TT ST: . q Virginia J.Ioom,~CPX , City Clerk City of Lake Elsin re