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Home My WebLink About05-22-2012 City Council MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL and SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 ....................................................................... ............................... CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Hickman called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Hickman Council Member Magee Council Member Melendez Council Member Weber ABSENT: Mayor Tisdale 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, Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, and Acting Community Development Director Morelion. CLOSED SESSION None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Rocco Melendez led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman announced that Agenda Item No. (6) Transplant Canary Island Palms at Risk of Being Topped by Utility Company was being continued off calendar and would not be discussed at the meeting. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Proclamation Declaring May as Perinatal Depression Month Certificate of Recognition to the 2011 Elsinore Queens Certificate of Appreciation to the Mormon Church Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 2 of 9 Mayor Pro Tern Hickman presented a Proclamation declaring May 2012 as Perinatal Depression Month to Letty Serrato of the Inland Empire Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Todd Elkins and the Church of Jesus Christ Latter -day Saints. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2011 Elsinore Queens; Anne Bowman introduced the 2012 Elsinore Queens. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS —1 MINUTE Chris Hyland advised the Council of her efforts registering new voters within the City while circulating the recall petition. Donna Franson announced a Candidate Forum scheduled on May 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center. Ron Hewison thanked the City Council for adjourning in memory of his daughter -in -law, and thanked several members of community and business owners for their help with Helping Our People in Elsinore (HOPE). Kimberly Ryan, local business owner thanked City Staff for their assistance. Peter Dawson addressed comments made at the last City Council meeting regarding the proposed Boat Dock Standards and impacts on lake front property owners in the County; he also advised the community of the upcoming voluntary vessel examinations to be held on the Lake during Memorial weekend. Lindsey Collins invited the public to Gravity X Dance studio's recital on June 9th, located at 32235 Mission Trail Road in Lake Elsinore. CONSENT CALENDAR (1) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting of May 8, 2012. (2) Warrant List dated May 15, 2012 Recommendation: Receive and File Warrant List dated May 15, 2012. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22. 2012 Page 3 of 9 (3) Investment Report for Month Ending March 2012 Recommendation: Receive and file report. Council Member Melendez requested Item 2 to be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Weber requested Item 3 to be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Weber to approve Consent Item No. 1; motion passed unanimously. CONSENT ITEMS PULLED (2) Warrant List dated May 15, 2012 Recommendation: Receive and File Warrant List dated May 15, 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 May 15, 2012. (3) Investment Report for Month Ending March 2012 Recommendation: Receive and file report. Council Member Weber commented on the Investment Report and thanked staff for the report. It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member Melendez to receive and file the Investment Report dated March 2012; the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. APPEAL(S) (4) Appeal of Structure Abatement Action on 522 North Riley Street Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council uphold the appeal and suspend abatement proceedings to allow retrofit of the building as outlined in the attached Code Compliance Plan. Director Morelion provided an overview to the Council. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 4 of 9 Council Member Weber thanked staff for helping the owner save the structure. Council Member Melendez asked if there was a specific time the owner has to pull a permit and if there is an expiration date. Director Morelion stated staff would go through the plan check process and once the plans are approved, a permit would be issued and that the owner would have six months to have the structure inspected. Council Member Magee noted that if the property owners do not meet the deadline to bring the structure in compliance, then staff would need to come back to the City Council to seek further direction. It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Weber to uphold the appeal, suspend the abatement proceeding in order to allow the retrofit of the building as outlined in the Code Compliance Plan with the stipulation that if by April 15th, 2013 a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued, then the project would come back to Council for further direction; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEM(S) (5) Promotional Services Agreement - Ronnie Kovach's Outdoor Enterprises Inc. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the City's investment in the 52 -week Promotional Package by Ronnie Kovach's Outdoor Enterprises is consistent with the City's objective to advertise the opening of the new ($8- million) Boat Launch Facility and public information efforts to rebrand the City's campground facility to "La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch ". An increase in the sale of Daily Lake Use Passes by 1,100 (5 %), would cover the cost of the investment. a) Approve funding appropriation in the amount of $16,000 from unallocated general fund revenues for recreation & tourism promotion; b) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Ronnie Kovach's Outdoor Enterprises, Inc., subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney. Director Kilroy provided an overview of the project to the Council. He introduced Tony Lopiccolo of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce who spoke in support of the item. Council Member Weber asked if the program would be broadcasted on the City's Website. Director Kilroy stated that the program could be added to the City's Website after it airs on television. Council Member Melendez asked if the City has seen an increase in revenue from the last time Ronnie Kovach's services was used. Director Kilroy indicated that the last time the City used Ronnie Kovach's promotional services was just before the recession hit, and there has been a steady decline in purchases of Lake passes. Council Member Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 5 of 9 Melendez indicated that the City approved a previous promotional packet with little returns and wondered if this was the right program for the City. Council Member Magee pointed out that Mr. Kovach does an exceptional job and stated that he would be willing to try his services again. He suggested making two changes to the Professional Services Agreement; the first to be the number of copies of the film, suggesting that numerous copies be provided to the Chamber of Commerce and City Hall, and the second change to be the word "may" to "wilt' do a live remote on Saturday, June 30tH Mayor Pro Tern Hickman asked when the commercial would be completed. Director Kilroy stated that he is hopeful that the commercial would be aired by the opening of the City's new campground facility. He stated that the program would be aired six times for one year and that the Ronnie Kovach Radio Show would be on- going. It was moved by Council Member Magee and seconded by Council Member Weber to approve the funding appropriation in the amount of $16,000 from unallocated general fund revenues for recreation & tourism promotion, and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Ronnie Kovach's Outdoor Enterprises, Inc., subject to the minor modifications by the City Attorney; the motion passed 3 -1 -1 with Council Member Melendez opposing and Mayor Tisdale absent. (6) Transplant Canary Island Palms at Risk of Being Topped by Utility Company Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve an expenditure of $37,800 to transplant 27 Canary Island Palms by West Coast Arborist and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase requisition. Continued off calendar; matter not discussed. (7) Proposed Fencing Lighting and Landscaping Improvements to the Frontage and Entryway of La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a) Award Job Task #1 for the Purchase & Installation of Vinyl Fencing for Shoreline Safety to the lowest responsive bidder and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase requisition. b) Approve expending funds from the unallocated General Fund revenue for the installation of frontage and entryway fencing, as well as lighting and landscape improvements in an amount not to exceed of $105,000. c) Award Job Task #2 for the Purchase & Installation of Vinyl Fencing to the lowest responsive bidder and authorize the Interim City Manger to execute a purchase requisition. Director Kilroy presented report to the Council. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 6 of 9 Council Member Melendez asked when the project would be completed. Director Kilroy stated that he hopes to have it completed by the opening of the Boat Launch. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Magee to award job task #1 for the purchase and installation of vinyl fencing for shoreline safety to Mesa Fence Company in the amount of $17,600 and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase requisition; approve expending funds from the General Fund unallocated revenue for the installation of frontage and entryway fencing, as well as lighting and landscape improvements in an amount not to exceed of $76,510; and award job task #2 for the purchase and installation of vinyl fencing for frontage and entryway to the Mesa Fence Company in the amount of $51,510 and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase requisition; the motion passed unanimously. (8) Commercial Lake Use Fees —All Day Jet Ski Rental Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council confirm the Commercial Annual Lake Use Pass fees contained in Resolution No. 2012 -039, as adopted in June 2010. Director Kilroy provided an overview of the item to Council. Garrett and Bentley Brown, owners of All Day Jet Ski requested the City to lower the Lake Passes for Commercial Annual Lake Use. They provided several PowerPoint slides to show the Lake Use Passes of several different lakes from within the State. Council Member Melendez asked if the Commercial Lake Use Pass fee increased substantially over the past several years. Director Kilroy stated that he did not have that information. Peter Dawson spoke of the importance of safety on the Lake. He pointed out that there are no Federal or State requirements for educating renters of personal watercraft. Council Member Magee suggested implementing a sliding scale of Commercial Passes for in -town businesses only; 1 — 5 units at the rate of $350 each, 6 — 10 units at the rate of $300 each, 11 — 15 units at the rate of $250 each, 16 — 20 units at the rate of $200 each, and 21 or more units at the rate of $150 each; said fees would not be retroactive in order to avoid having to issue refunds. He stated that the sliding scale would encourage businesses to make an investment in the City and bring additional watercrafts and /or boats to the Lake. Council Member Weber asked the Brown Brothers what type of training they provide to their customers. Garrett Brown replied their customers receive a 20 minute training course which reviews the various features of the watercraft, as well as the rules of the Lake. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 7 of 9 Council Member Melendez asked Director Kilroy if he knows of any accidents on the Lake with jet skies. Director Kilroy answered no. Council Member Melendez stated that Council Member Magee's proposal of using a sliding scale is a fair compromise. Council Member Magee pointed out that his proposed sliding scale would be for resident- businesses Commercial Passes only. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman asked how many Commercial Lake Passes have been sold. Director Kilroy estimated 15 - 20 Commercial Lake Passes have been sold. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman suggested eliminating the Commercial Pass and setting the non- residential passes at $225 so that no changes would be required. Director Kilroy stated that staff believes that the existing fees are fair; however he would take direction from the Council. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt the proposed sliding scale for resident - businesses Commercial Passes; motion passed 3 -1 -1 with Council Member Weber opposing and Mayor Tisdale absent. [Successor Agency minutes on next page] Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 8 of 9 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONSENT CALENDAR (SA1) Warrant List dated May 15, 2012 Recommendation: Receive and File Warrant List dated May 15, 2012. (SA2) Investment Report for Month Ending March 2012 Recommendation: Receive and file report. It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member Melendez to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None. CONCLUSION There being no further business to come before the Successor Agency, Mayor Pro Tem Hickman returned to the balance of the City Council Agenda at 8:18 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 2012 Perpetual Calendar Interim City Manager Evans advised of a tentative Perpetual Calendar which was created in order to keep the Council and the public informed of upcoming matters. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Magee commented on the following: He spoke of the software program Planet Bids stating that the City is leading the way. He stated that the County Transportation District has decided to adopt the same program, and thanked the IT Department for leading the way. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of May 22, 2012 Page 9 of 9 • He noted that the Public Works Department would be awarded grant funds in the amount of $84,000 for sidewalks on Heald and applauded their efforts. • He spoke of a new business in town known as Diamond Dental which is located in the Von's shopping center. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman commented on the following: • He thanked the public that assisted him when his vehicle broke down. • He thanked Chris Jones and the Storm Stadium for their donation of tickets to the autistic children. • He spoke of the upcoming Memorial Day Event and advised the community that there would be a shuttle service at the Home Depot Center on Collier Avenue. • He thanked Lowes Home Improvement Center for donating the flowers to the Senior Center. • He reminded the public that the school year will be ending this week and to be safe and watchful of children. Council Member Melendez commented on the following: • She reminded the community of the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony to take place at the Lake Elsinore Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. • She thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their services. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Hickman adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. Brian T+sdal , Mayor City of Lake Elsinore Virginia ,f -too MC, City Clerk City of Lake Elsi re