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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No.SA1DMINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY* JUNE 22t 1993 Rittt## RRtiRRRR* iiiR## RRtRttR##### #i # # # * # # #! # # # #At #it *RRRRtRR # * ** CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 8:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WASHBURN, WINKLER - ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Molendyk, Assistant Executive Director Rogers, Legal Counsel Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone., Community Development ',,Manager Shear, City Planner Leslie, Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecci, Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh', Special Projects Coordinator, Wood, City Treasurer Pape and Clerk of the Board Kasad. UBLIC COMMENTS - _AGENDIZED ITEMS None.Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. i 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. Redevelopment Agency Meeting; June 8, 1993. 2. Ratified Warrant List of June 15, 1993.' 3. Concurred with Council Action to',,approve Specific Plan 90 -1 Amendment No.l and Commercial Project 90 -6 Revised - Lake Elsinore Outlet Channel. 4. Concurred with Council Action to continue the 1993 -94 Fiscal Year Budget Public Hearing to July 13, 1993. r . BUSINESS ITEM 5. Eastlake M.O.U. - Discussion requested by Chairman Winkler. Boardmember Alongi requested a roll call vote, noting that he was uncertain as to why this was not a Redevelopment Agency -matter rather than City. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY`WINKLER'.AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11' PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - JUNE 22p 1993 MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOU VOTE TO ADJOURN THIS MEETING AFTER THE BALANCE OF THE DISCUSSION Chairman Winkler left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Vice - Chairman Dominguez assumed the Chair. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS Peter Dawson, 18010 Grand Avenue, representing Southshore Homeowners Association, addressed Lake access and presented a proposed Memorandum of Understanding from his legal counsel. He- explained that the Memorandum of Understanding would limit access, address boating limits, provide for a pass which cannot be circumvented, appropriate fees, . rules and regulations including revocation of permit for anyone abusing the program and it provides for a committee of County and City residents to aid in the production and maintenance of this program. Mr. Dawson.asked that the Council and Redevelopment Agency review this item for further discussion. Von Ladderhue, Mark Code Enterprise, Los Angeles, commented on property owned by his partnership on Chaney Street. He explained that he was told that Chaney Street would be straightened out, with the proposed realignment to go straight through the property they own. He stated that he has been unable to build or sell the properties due to this problem. Mr. Ladderhue stated that the property tax has almost tripled and he requested that Council - consider reduction of the tax due to the fact that this property cannot be utilized. He noted that this problem affects thirty to forty property owners for the realignment of Chaney Street and renders the property useless to the owners. Catherine Greek, 29880 Hursh Street, addressed the safety of her neighborhood and the concerns for area children. She requested that Law Enforcement be increased to address the increased population. Lori Tolstrup, explained that she has experienced, problems with theft of money from the Little League and asked that the City Council investigate and monitor the youth sports in the community to prevent further misuse of funds. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS Boardmember Alongi commented on the following: 1) The Memorandum of Understanding with E.V.M.W.D. regarding the Eastlake Project and stated that the information was not received in a timely manner for review and felt that the what was addressed as Eastlake Project primarily for the ball field. 2) "Letters to the Editor ", in the local papers, stating that the persons who write should be sure of their facts and information before they state a position. He explained that he voted no on' issues, not because he doesn't want the items, but because of the manner in .which the items are presented. He stated that it is his responsibility to be sure that each issue is handled in' AGEIZA ITEM. NO. I ,'A' PC,GE a GF •5 PAGE THREE - _. NT AGENCY MINUTES - JUNE 22, 1993 a proper manner. at the lowest. possible cost to the taxpayer. He stated that he does not vote on what is popular, but rather what is best and, right for the entire community. He advised that : he would like to see the clean up of the Lake wait until next March. 3) Little League boundaries and suggested that there a Joint Powers Agreement for ball fields be developed to cut expenses and allow everyone to use the facilities with a shared maintenance cost and responsibility for the facilities. 4) Concern with the safety of the community. He stated that there were 48 car thefts last'month which is 11 more than the month before. He stressed that Public Safety is the primary issue in this community and should come before any other item or issue. 5) Requested tha accurately as and misquotes. t the news papers report precisely and possible to prevent errors, misinformation Boardmember Washburn commented on the following: 1) Mr. Von Ladderhue comments; he explained that he was not involved in the sale of property to him on Chaney Street and stated that -the realignment of Chaney has been a long time in coming and there is no way to guarantee exactly what was going to happen. Legal Counsel Harper stated that he had responded to Mr. Von Ladderhue and others in the 'past regarding this .matter and explained that they, were informed that the City did not have the funds ;to acquire property at this time for the Chaney Street realignment, but in fairness to future developers the {:potential" realignment is disclosed to the property !'owners by the Engineering Department. 2) Lake Advisory Committee meeting on June 16th, and advised the there was discussion regarding the Lake Edge Specific Plan; the Outflow Channel which is on schedule to start construction in mid- August;, water quality of,the Lake, stocking of fish; access of the Lake; maintenance and operation of the Lake; Master Plan for the Lake, and future advisory committee considerations. He commented that there was also discussion regarding pilot projects, special events and the do's and don'ts for the future of the Lake. 3) Mr. Dawson's comments, noting that the City Attorney is working with staff for the appropriate documents. He thanked Mr. Dawson for the 'Memorandum of Understanding presented. 4) The suggestion that clean up of the Lake being delayed until March, stating that the algae would continue to bloom, the oxygen would slowly be depleted, a major fish kill would occur and odor would increase. He stressed the importance to start immediately. AG-04D? ITEM NO. PAGE FOUR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - -JUNE 22v 1993 Boardmember Cherveny commented on the following: 1) Would like to have the Council reconsider the Council Policy for Senior Citizens as it relates to the City wide Lighting and Landscaping District. She noted that the reason for the request to address this issue is due to a letter received from a Senior stressing the problems she and other Seniors are having in these hard economic times. 2) Inquired whether there were any signed documents available regarding the Lake Transfer. Mayor Washburn advised that the City is waiting for a full set of documents to be sent from the State shortly. 3) Inquired on the status of the Lake Edge Specific Plan. Mayor Washburn advised that he had talked to Supervisor Buster and there will be a meeting in the near future with the input from the Lakeland Advisory group. 4) "Letter to the Editor" from Mayor Washburn and explained that she would like to clear up some inaccuracies. She stated that the City's loss of revenue over the last 20 months was not 2.8 million dollars, but rather $1 million in Redevelopment Agency funds and $276,000 in City funds. Regarding Public Safety there has been an increase only four officers since 1988 indicating that this is not impressive for the increase in population. She further stated that with the proposed budget a few hours more of law enforcement will not address the Public Safety problems.` Boardmember Cherveny explained that if a stadium can be constructed in 8 to 10 months, then it should not take until 1994 to construct a fire station. She indicated, that she would like to see a commitment to construct the fire station this year and possibly Goodhew would locate their ambulances on that site for now. She clarified that the Methodist Church is budgeted from City funds rather than Redevelopment Agency funds. 5) Her motive `for sending her "Letter to the Editor" was to motivate people to become involved in the budget process. If Council doesn't have the public's input, then Council can't know how the public wants the money spent. She indicated that she would like to see Public Safety made the key issue this year. Boardmember Dominguez commented on the following: 1) Invited the public to the 4th of July celebration events. 2) Reminded Mr. Dawson to contact Mayor Washburn to set a date for a meeting regarding the Lake. 3) Requested that Public Services Director Tecca to respond to the concerns regarding Chaney Street. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. fTEF-1 NO. —H - I+)tFl I -- PAGE FIVE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - .TONE 22, 1993 CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOORNMENT MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. TO JUNE 29, 1993, "AT 2:00 P.M. IN CITY HALL, 130 S. MAIN STREET, LAKE ELSINORE. JIM WINKLER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AOE�OA ITEM NO. ' i