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Home My WebLink About2012-08-14 City Council Agenda Item No. 02<~r a :>a a p s y~; REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: VIRGINIA J. BLOOM CITY CLERK DATE: AUGUST 14, 2012 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted. Discussion The following minutes are submitted for approval: a. Regular City Council and SuccessorAgency meeting of July 24, 2012 Prepared by: Dana C. Porche, CMC Office Specialist Approved and Submitted by: Virginia J. Bloom, CMC City Clerk Approved by: Thomas P. Evans Interim i M r ~ r } C tY ana~~ . AGENDA ITEM NO.2 Page 1 of 9 Page 2 of 9 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL and SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ~ 83 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012 ■■~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~i CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tisdale called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Tisdale Mayor Pro Tem Hickman Council Member Magee Council Member Melendez Council Member Weber ABSENT: None Also present: City Attorney Leibold, Interim City Manager Evans, City Clerk Bloom, Acting Community Development Director Morelion, Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director Seumalo, Fire Chief Lawson, and Police Chief Kennedy-Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Nicolas Tisdale led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None. PRESENTATIONS 1 CEREMONIALS • Certificate of Recognition to Alex Garcia III • Business of the Quarter- Costco • Canyon Hills Park Grand Dpening Update • Presentation by the Lake Elsinore Police Department regarding graffiti arrests • Presentation of Award to the Canine Support Teams, Inc. • Southern California Edison Infrastructure Investment Update Page 3 of 9 Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 2 of 7 Mayor Tisdale presented a Certificate of Recognition to Alex Garcia who was recognized for saving the life of Shawn Campbell. Mayor Tisdale presented the "Business of the Quarter" plaque to Costco in recognition of their services to the community. Gregory Hohman, representative of Pardee Homes provided, an update of the 18-acre Canyon Hills Community Park which has a Grand Opening ceremony scheduled for August 11, 2012. Mayor Tisdale presented a $5,000 check to the Canine Support Team for the Wounded Veteran's Program. Bruce Cripe of the Canine Support Team spoke how the organization assists those with disabilities and announced its award to Marine Veteran Garrett Jones. Retired Marine Jones spoke of the benefits of the program and encouraged continued support. Viet Tran of Southern California Edison presented the infrastructure investment update which is to assist with the increased demand within the Southwest Riverside County. Council Member Melendez asked Mr. Tran when the draft EIR for Alberhill would be published. Mr. Tran stated he hoped it would be published by the end of the summer. Council Member Melendez asked how SCE advised the public of the upcoming project. Mr. Tran indicated that the project was published in several local newspapers. Police Chief Kennedy-Smith introduced Deputy Acosta who spoke of the Graffiti Task Force. Police Deputy Acosta stated, with the efforts of the City's Public Works Department and the Task Force, over 15 taggers and graffiti suspects had been arrested within the City. PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDiZED ITEMS -1 MINUTE Mark Dennis of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District advised the City Council of a Special School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for purposes of discussing this school year's bus transportation, the costs and route options for the school year. CONSENT CALENDAR (1 } Approval of Minutes Recommendation: I# is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting of July 10, 2012. ~2} Warrant List dated July 12, 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Warrant list dated July 12, 2012. Page 4 of 9 Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 3 of 7 (3} Investment Report -June 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report. (4} Professional Engineering Services: Peter Ramey Construction Management Contract Renewal Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Peter Ramey to perform duties as the City's CIP Project Manager. (5) Professional Engineering Services: Rusty Beardsley Traffic Engineer Contract Renewal Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with Rusty Beardsley to perform duties as the City's Traffic Engineer. Council Member Melendez requested to pull Consent Item No. 2. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Weber to approve Consent Item Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5; motion passed unanimously. CONSENT ITEM PULED (2) Warrant List dated July 12, 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Warrant list dated July 12, 2012. Council Member Melendez and Mayor Pro Tem Hickman questioned various items on the warrant list and staff provided responses thereto. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to approved Consent Item No. 2; the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS) None. APPEAL None. Page5of9 Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 4 of 7 BUSINESS ITE(S~ ~6) Resolution to Approve Placing Delinquent Refuse Bills on FY 2012-2013 Tax Roll Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSlNORE, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE REPORT OF DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FEES AND DIRECTING THEIR COLLECTION ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS and instruct Staff to file with the Riverside County Auditor a certified copy of said Resolution along with the 120-days past due accounts report. Director Seumalo provided an overview of the item to the Council and noted an updated attachment to the Resolution which was distributed to the Council at tonight's meeting. Council Member Melendez asked if the contract requires Council to approve the delinquent residential fees each year. David Fahrion of CR&R answered that it was a provision of the ordinance that the delinquent residential fees be approved by the Council each year for placement on the tax roll. She asked who would be responsible for paying the outstanding fees, the property owner as opposed to the party receiving the services. Mr. Fahrion stated that the responsibility would fall to the property owner pursuant to the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman asked if the number of defaults were increasing. Mr. Fahrion replied that a small percentage has increased; however, it remained consistent. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman and. seconded by Council Member Weber to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012-042, a Resolution of the City Council affirming the report of delinquent residential refuse fees and directing their collection on the property tax rolls and instruct staff to file with the Riverside County Auditor a certified copy of said Resolution along with the 120-days past due accounts report; the motion passed unanimously. (7) Resolution to Approve Placing Delinquent Weed Abatement invoices on Tax Roll. Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THT COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSTSSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN SAID GOVERNMENT CODE, for Weed Abatement Cost Recovery and direct Staff to place special assessment against the properties listed in the itemized report. Page 6 of 9 Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 5 of 7 Director Seumalo provided an overview of the item to the Council. Council Member Melendez asked about the appeal process. Director Seumalo stated that a property owner could file an appeal and that staff would work with that property owner. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman asked what would happen if a property owner were to throw their weeds onto an adjacent property. Director Seumalo stated that. would be a civil issue; however, the Weed Abatement and Code Enforcement staff would try to mitigate the issue and invoice the property owners. Mayor Tisdale asked if there are many repeat offenders on the list. Director Seumalo stand that there are a few property owners that have trouble with the program; however staff continues to work with them. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman and seconded by Council Member Weber to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012-043, confirming an itemized written report showing cost of weed abatement, confirming the itemized written report for each separate parcel of land of California, and providing that the costs thereof on each parcel of land shall constitute a special assessment lien against said parcels of land pursuant to section 39574 of the Government Code of the State of California, and providing for the filing of said assessments as provided in said government code, for Weed Abatement Cost Recovery and direct staff to place special assessment against the properties listed in the itemized report; the motion passed unanimously. (8) Agreement with Wallace and Associates to Provide Public Works Inspection Services Recommendations: it is recommended that the City Council approve the use of Wallace and Associates to provide inspection services to the City of Lake Elsinore at the recommended rate. Director Seumalo provided an overview of the item to Council. Council Member Melendez asked why staff would consider a cost increase during these tough economic times. Director Seumalo stated that the agreement's cost increase process was presented to staff two years ago; however, staff held off because of the tough economy. Council Member Melendez stated that she appreciated the good services provided; however, that did not warrant a cost increase. Council Member Weber asked what is the hourly rate for this type of service. Director Seumalo answered the rate is from $110 to $115 per hour, and noted that the fees are paid from the Capital Improvement Program and not the General Fund. Mayor Tisdale asked if staff would need to continue their negotiation efforts, should Council not approve the rate increase. Director Seumalo stated that staff would need to renegotiate the fees through the City Attorney. Mike Payment of Wallace and Associates offered that the increase of fees was due to the increases in fuel and insurance costs. Page 7 of 9 Regular Ci#y Council Minu#es Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 6 of 7 C#y Manager Evans pointed out that the City does not want to interrupt the process of daily inspections which are conducted by Wallace and Associates. Mayor Tisdale asked when the current contract expires. Director Seumalo answered #hat the contract would expire this month. Council Member Magee pointed out that fuel costs affect everyone and that the Council needed to hold the line on costs. Mike Payment stated that Wallace and Associates would accept the contract without a cost increase. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Magee to approve the agreement between Wallace and Associates at $90.00 per hour; the motion passed unanimously. Successor Agency minutes on next page] Page 8 of 9 Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of July 24, 2012 Page 7 of 7 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONSENT CALENDAR (SA1) Warrant List dated Jul}~12, 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file Warrant list dated July 12, 2012. (SA2) Investment Report -July 2012 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Successor Agency receive and file the report. It was moved by Council Member Melendez and seconded by Council Member Weber to approve the Successor Agency's Consent agenda; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEM(S~ None. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Melendez commented on the following: • She reminded the public of the Summerhill Park Ground Breaking Ceremony scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2012 at noon. • She thanked Alex Garcia for his bravery in saving Shawn Campbell's life. Mayor Tisdale commented on the foliowincL • He thanked Assemblyman Jeffries for attending the meeting. • He thanked City Stafffor all their hard work. • He thanked the Police and Fire Department for all their hard work in the community. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tisdale adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore. Brian Tisdale, Mayor ATTEST: Gity of Lake Elsinore Virginia J. Bloom, CMC, City Clerk City of Lake Elsinore Page9of9