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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2012 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, OCTOBER 23, 2012 ................................................................................. ............................... CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M. Mayor Tisdale called the 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 0 a - Also present: City Attorney Leibold, Interim City Manager Evans, and City Clerk Bloom. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION (1a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case (1b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision © of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case (1c) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code §54957): City Manager City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item Nos. 1a through 1c. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Mayor Tisdale adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman recused himself from Closed Session at 5:50 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 2 of 15 CALL BACK TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Tisdale called the meeting back to order at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Tisdale led the pledge of allegiance and moment of silence. 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, Acting Community Development Director Morelion, Director of Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy, Director of Administrative Services Riley, Public Works Director Seumalo, Management Analyst Carlson, Parks & Recreation Manager Davis, and Police Chief Kennedy- Smith. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item Nos. 1a and 1b with no reportable action taken; and that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item No. 1c and deferred to the Mayor for the announcement. Mayor Tisdale announced that the Council interviewed several applicants for the permanent position of City Manager and announced the name of the selected applicant as Grant Yates of the City of Temecula. Mayor Tisdale announced that Mr. Yate's Employment Contract will be on the November agenda for Council approval. Council Member Melendez commented that the City had a lot of really good candidates for the job and that Mr. Yates knows the area and comes to the City with lots of energy and spirit. Mr. Yates addressed the Council and the Lake Elsinore residents advising of his government work experience and stated that he has high aspirations for the City. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS • Certificate of Recognition of Fire Chief Kevin Lawson • Business of the Quarter— Juice It Up Mayor Tisdale presented a Certificate of Recognition to former Fire Chief Kevin Lawson. Chief Lawson spoke of this time in Lake Elsinore and how grateful he was to have had the opportunity to serve here. Mayor Tisdale introduced the new incoming Fire Chief Mark Barr who stated that he looked forward to working with everyone. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 3 of 15 Mayor Tisdale introduced Tony Kelley and Chris Polster of "Juice It Up" and recognized them for all their community outreach. Mayor Tisdale announced that "Juice It Up" was being recognized as the Business of the Year and commended them for success. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE Bonnie Hayosh and Sandy Bourassa of the Luiseno Chapter DAR spoke of the proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month. Al Namvar spoke of the Lakeshore Medical Center's construction issues with the City. Garrett & Bentley Brown of "All Day Jet Ski" presented their business information to the Council and requested that Council consider a contract with them for operation at the Lake. Cathy Turner of the Woman's Club spoke of the fund raising event to be held on Saturday, October 27 which is open to the public. Kimberly Ryan spoke on the Unity in the Community Parade and the issues of sponsorship for this event. Elizabeth Chavez spoke on the need to refinance CFD 88 -3 bond. Grace Sandlin of Planet Youth presented Art work from the students and mosaic tiles for the Riverwalk. City Attorney Leibold announced that she and staff met with Mr. Foster regarding the original bond. Council Member Magee added that the City is open to look into the CFD bond matter. Council Member Weber stated that he, too, had spoken with Mr. Foster regarding the bonds for CFD 88 -3. CONSENT CALENDAR (2) Approval of Minutes Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting of September 25, 2012, and Special City Council Meetings of October 15 & 16, 2012. (3) Warrant List dated September 27 and October 15 2012 Recommendation Receive and file Warrant lists dated September 27 and October 15, 2012. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 4 of 15 (4) 2012 -2013 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program for 2012 -2013 (GRANT NUMBER SC13215) funds offered by OTS. (5) Second Amendment to the License Agreement for Use of City Facility by Planet Youth Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to License Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the document. (6) Notice of Completion for SB821 Sidewalk Improvements Project No. 4365 Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: A) Accept the improvements into the City Maintained System; B) Approve Final Contract Change Order No. 1 which will reduce the contract by $18,412.00; C) File the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and D) Release all retention monies 35 days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. (7) Agreement for Professional Design Services TKE Engineering, Inc. for SB821 Sidewalk Improvements FY 12 -13 Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: A) Authorize the acceptance of SB 821 Grant FY 2012/2013 in the amount of $43,750; B) Award the SIB 821 Sidewalk Improvements FY 12 -13 Design of Heald Avenue from Lewis Street to Lowell Street and Lowell Street between Heald and Sumner Avenue to TKE Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $38,800.00; C) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract with TKE Engineering, Inc.; and D) Authorize the use of $82,550 from Fund No. 110 Gas Tax. (8) Grant of Easement to McMillin Summerly, LLC Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached easement and direct staff to process the easement through the Riverside County recordation process. Motion by Council Member Melendez, seconded by Council Member Magee to approve items 2 through 8 of the Consent Calendar; motion passed by unanimous vote. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 5 of 15 PUBLIC HEARING(S) (9) Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 — Modifying the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Title 17 — Zoning, to add "Emergency Shelter," 'Transitional' and "Supportive Housing" to Chapter 17.08 — Definitions and to add these Uses as Permitted Within Various Zoning Chapters, as Required by the State of California Senate Bill 2. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2012 -1309 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, ADDING "EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND "SUPPORTIVE HOUSING' TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, by roll -call vote. Mayor Tisdale opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Acting Community Development Director Morelion presented the report to the Council. No public comments were received on this item. Mayor Tisdale closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Council Member Weber questioned the 3 categories for homeless shelters. Acting Director Morelion answered that the shelters would be used for emergency purposes and would be on a "first -come, first - served" basis. Council Member Weber asked for clarification of the "supportive housing" program. Acting Director Morelion replied that the program will be offered to persons in need of shelter which are encouraged to look for work, rather than stay inside the shelters all day. Council Member Weber commented that the proposal looked like Section 8 housing of which he could not support. Acting Director Morelion countered that the City is required to have some of these programs. Council Member Melendez agreed with Council Member Weber and stated that the City will not have control if these programs are developed throughout the City in that neighboring cities would send their homeless to Lake Elsinore. She stated that she would not allow the City to be a dumping ground. City Attorney Leibold explained that supportive housing is housing for targeted populations such as disabled veterans, residents enrolled in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, or HIV assisted managed care facilities with supportive programs and that supportive housing is generally owned and operated by non - profit organizations. No funding by the City would be used for supportive housing programs. Acting Director Morelion stated that any proposed supportive housing programs would be brought back to the Council with further detailed information. Council Member Melendez stated that these types of homes already exist in the City without permits but that this Council wants to keep the property values up therefore should not allow these programs within residential areas. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 6 of 15 Mayor Pro Tern Hickman offered that the City fought to accept transitional housing and at the last minute the County pulled the financing therefore the City needed to be proactive in selection of the locations for these programs. Acting Director Morelion stated that a non - profit group will need to come up with the funding for these programs within the City therefore no specific site has been selected. Council Member Weber stated that the City needed to be very selective as to the locations within the City. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Melendez to continue this agenda item off calendar until staff could determine specific locations within the City for these programs; motion passed by unanimous vote. None BUSINESS ITEM(S) (10) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Declaring its Intension to Refund the Outstanding Bonds of Assessment District No. 93 -1 (Canyon Hills): to LevV Reassessments as Security for the Refunding Bonds; and to Continue the Lien of the Original Assessments on Certain Parcels of PropertV in the Assessment District; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Making Certain Findings, Approving a Report of the Reassessment Engineer and Confirming the Reassessment Authorizing the Issuance of City of Lake Elsinore Assessment District No. 93 -1 Limited Obligation Refunding Improvement Bonds 2012 Series A Approving the Issuance of the Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority Local Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds (Assessment District No. 93- 1), 2012 Series B, and the Execution and Delivery of a Fiscal Agent Agreement a Commitment Agreement and Purchase Contract a Purchase Contract and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement; and A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority Approving the Issuance of Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority to an Indenture of Trust, Authorizing the Sale of Such Bonds Upon Certain Terms and Conditions, Approving an Official Statement Approving the Execution of Commitment Agreement and Purchase Contracts for the Purchase of Local Obligations of the City of Lake Elsinore Assessment District No. 93 -1 Limited Obligation Refunding Improvement Bonds 2012 Series A and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 7 of 15 Recommendation City Council Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012 -046 declaring the City's intention to refund bonds, to levy reassessments and to continue the lien; and City Council Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012 -047 authorizing issuance of the refunding bonds and bond documents. PFA: Adopt PFA Resolution No. 2012 -002 authorizing issuance of refunding bonds and bond documents. Mayor Tisdale announced that this item would be heard jointly with the Public Financing Authority. Chairwoman Melendez called to order the Public Financing Authority for this item at 7:45 p.m. Director Riley provided an overview of the item to Council and the Public Finance Authority. Council Member Weber asked why the Assessment Districts have been removed from the Property Tax bills. Director Riley answered that the County changed the naming of the Assessment Districts on the Property Tax bills, but that they have not been removed and have been requested to revert back to the original naming convention. Council Member Weber inquired as to the revenue of the Bond Counsel. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Gunn answered that the current estimation is $250,000 which is split among 10 agencies. Mr. Gunn offered that he took to the suggestion of Chairwoman Melendez and is trying to eliminate some of the firms that take part in the process by trying to balance the need for information against the costs for the same. Chairwoman Melendez thanked Mr. Gunn for removing 2 agencies from the process which is going to save each homeowner $127 annually. Authority Member Tisdale asked if other Assessment Districts will be refinanced. Mr. Gunn offered that his firm will continue to look at refunding options in order to use the funds more efficiently and expects to bring forward several other Assessment Districts forward for approval of refinancing. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman, seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012 -046 declaring the City's intention to refund bonds, to levy reassessments and to continue the lien passed by unanimous vote. Motion by Council Member Melendez, seconded by Council Member Magee to adopt City Council Resolution No. 2012 -047 authorizing issuance of the refunding bonds and bond documents passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Authority Member Magee and seconded by Authority Member Tisdale to adopt Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 2012 -002 authorizing issuance of refunding bonds and bond documents; the motion passed unanimously. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 8 of 15 (11) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012 -1305 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.110 REGULATING MOTION PICTURES TELEVISION AND PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTION IN THE CITY Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1305 by roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom presented the report to the Council. Motion by Council Member Weber, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1305 passed by unanimous roll -call vote. (12) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012 -1306 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 — ZONING CHAPTER 17.196 (SIGNS — ADVERTISING STRUCTURES) Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1306 by roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom presented the report to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman asked if spinners were allowed. Acting Director Morelion answered that the existing code does not allow for spinners. Council Member Magee reminded that staff is to bring back the amendments previously discussed and to include sign twirlers. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented that the City should not be too restrictive. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Weber to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1306 passed by 4 -1 roll -call vote with Mayor Pro Tem Hickman voting no. (13) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012 -1307 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND GENERAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1307 by roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom presented the report to the Council. Council Member Melendez confirmed the changes that were previously requested were incorporated into the Development Agreement. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Melendez to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1307 passed by unanimous roll -call vote. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 9 of 15 (14) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012 -1308 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING OF VARIOUS PARCELS IN THE CITY TO RMU - RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE CMU - COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE OR R -3 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1308 by roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom presented the report to the Council. Motion by Council Member Melendez, seconded by Council Member Weber to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2012 -1308 passed by unanimous roll -call vote. (15) Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.08 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Concerning Local Bidder Preference Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and introduce by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1310 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 3.08 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), by roll -call vote. Interim City Manager Evans presented the report to the City Council. Council Member Melendez stated that this ordinance provides for preferences for local businesses, which shows that the City is taking care of its businesses and may be used as a tool to attract other businesses to our City. Motion by Council Member Melendez, seconded by Council Member Magee to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2012 -1310; passed by unanimous roll -call vote. (16) Building Plan Check Professional Services Agreement — Scott Fazekas & Associates Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Scott Fazekas & Associates to provide plan check services for a three year term ending June 30, 2015, subject to minor modifications as may be approved by the City Attorney. Acting Director Morelion presented the report. Motion by Council Member Weber, seconded by Council Member Melendez to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Scott Fazekas & Associates to provide plan check services for a three year term ending June 30, 2015, subject to minor modifications as may be approved by the City Attorney; motion passed 5 -0. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 10 of 15 (17) City Entry Monument and Wayfinding Sign Program Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the City Entry Monument and Wayfinding Sign Program; and authorize the expenditure of $180,000 of funds budgeted in the 2012 -13 Fiscal Year budget. Acting Director Morelion presented the report. Council Member Weber commented on the placement of monument signs throughout the City. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman suggested the wayfinding signs to add local businesses to the signs. Council Member Melendez asked why the City hasn't asked BIA to provide more wayfinding signs and work with the City for local businesses to be included. Council Member Magee asked if the monument signs could be done by this summer? Director Seumalo responded that the process could take up to one year. Council Member Magee offered that the signs will raise community value therefore to move as quickly as possible, specifically at the location of Ortega and Grand Avenue. He thanked the City Manager for bringing this item forward and asked staff to work with BIA and the Chamber of Commerce on the wayfinding signs. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Weber to approve the City Entry Monument and Wayfinding Sign Program; and authorize the expenditure of $180,000 of funds budgeted in the 2012 -13 Fiscal Year budget. Motion by passed unanimously. Mayor Tisdale suggested moving forward with the Freeway monument signs now and to work with BIA and Chamber of Commerce for placement, maintenance and budget to be incorporated into the next budget. City Manager Evans offered that the freeway signs may be pre- ordered now to be aggressive with the process and to bring back to the Council, for further direction if needed. (18) Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: A) Award the Main Street Rehabilitation from Limited Street to Heald Avenue to DMC Design Group, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $110,881.00; B) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract with DMC Design Group, Inc.; and C) Authorize the transfer of $126,000 from funding 110 Gas Tax and transfer the funds to Project No. 4405. Director Seumalo presented the report to the City Council. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman asked if one side of the street would be done at a time in order to lessen the impact upon Main Street businesses. Council Member Melendez asked why the bid prices were not included in the report? Director Seumalo replied that this process was done by Requests for Proposals and not bids. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 11 of 15 Motion by Council Member Melendez, seconded by Council Member Weber to award the Main Street Rehabilitation from Limited Street to Heald Avenue to DMC Design Group, Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $110,881.00; Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract with DMC Design Group, Inc.; and Authorize the transfer of $126,000 from funding 110 Gas Tax and transfer the funds to Project No. 4405. Motion passed by 5 -0 vote. (19) Lake Elsinore Veterans Memorial Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the revised budget, location, design, and layout of the proposed Lake Elsinore Veteran's Memorial to be located at Diamond Stadium. Management Analyst Carlson presented the report to the Council. Speakers Suzie Rupnow, John Larson, Bill Limebrook and Robin Golden all spoke in opposition of the proposal and requested the Council to continue the item off calendar to allow for further input and consideration of alternative designs. Council Member Weber thanked Mayor Tisdale and members of the ad hoc committee for coming up with a design and proposed location. He offered that the Council should consider other designs and other possible locations. Mayor Tisdale commented that the ad hoc committee consisted of VFW, American League, Roughriders, as well as those appointed by the City Council have worked together to bring forward the proposal. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman stated that he was sorry that the design couldn't show the cross due to the first amendment issues; however he liked the proposed location at the Diamond Stadium. He suggested continuing the item for further input. Council Member Magee thanked the committee and staff for bringing the design and proposed location forward for Council approval. He stated he was disappointed that a group of interested persons did not come forward sooner and is now pushing back as to the cross, the design and even the proposed location of the monument. He suggested that the cemetery or the old boat launch would be a good location for the monument. Council Member Magee stated that he would continue the discussion on this item to allow for further input. Council Member Melendez stated that she, too, was disappointed at the turn of events and was sadden that the nation is forced to hide its religious beliefs but that the City needed to abide by the no preference clause. She offered that the memorial is a way to show great respect to the military and that the baseball stadium location would reflect upon the veterans as being full of life; she stated that she like the proposed location for visibility and gratitude from the City. Mayor Tisdale stated that the location was selected by the large group of veterans as a good location for bricks to be laid around the memorial at the site; he offered the cross was selected by the ad hoc committee as a whole and that the group reviewed many options that were presented to them. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 12 of 15 Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Weber to continue this agenda item off calendar and to direct staff to allow for further input from community. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hickman to continue to the meeting of November 13 to present further designs died for lack of a second. Motion by Council Member Melendez to approve the design and proposed location, with the removal of the cross, as submitted died for a lack of a second. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Weber to continue this agenda item off calendar to allow for further input from the community, to eliminate the cross from the design and for the ad hoc committee to consider alternative designs and locations; motion passed 4 -0 -1 with Mayor Tisdale abstaining. (20) 2013 -2014 CDBG Allocation Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014; and Approve submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside. Senior Planner MacHott presented the report to the City Council. City Clerk Bloom announced that a letter had been received from Ron Hewison of HOPE which was distributed to the Council and posted to the City's website relating to HOPE's application. Dorcas Shaktman of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley spoke in support of their application. Grace Sandlin of Studio 395 spoke in support of the California Family Life Center application. Council Member Melendez inquired as to the Boys & Girls Club not being named on the list of applications. City Manager Evans replied that they had not met the deadline to apply. Council Member Melendez asked Ms. Sandlin how an art program helps kids get their GED. Ms. Sandlin explained that the program teaches job recruitment skills, helps kids get into college and finds them jobs. She explained that this is a start-up program and that the requested funds are for supplies and that the program hopes to produce citizens that will be engaged in its community. Council Member Magee questioned why the EDA was not in support of the COPS for Kids application? Senior Planner MacHott explained that the EDA felt that the emergency shelter services offered by COPS for Kids were already provided by other agencies. Mr. MacHott explained that the COPS for Kids application was related to emergency shelter to provide housing to those in need, and did not include the provision of gifts to local children for Christmas. Council Member Magee suggested that the California Family Living Center funding request be split with the COPS for Kids application. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 13 of 15 Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Melendez to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 as recommended by staff, with $5,000 to California Family Life Center and $5,000 to COPS for Kids; and approve submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside. Council Member Melendez added one change to the motion that she wants to know the effectiveness of the programs. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman suggested splitting the funds that may be redirected by the County between those organizations that applied. Management Analyst Carlson answered that the applications needed to be submitted to the County by November 1, 2012 with Council's approval. Motion by Mayor Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Weber to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 as recommended by staff however with $5,000 to California Family Life Center and $5,000 to COPS for Kids; and approve submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside by November 1, 2012; and should the County redirect the COPS for Kids application amount, that the original amount requested of $10,000 to the California Family Life Center be approved. Motion passed by unanimous vote. [Successor Agency Meeting Minutes to follow] Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 14 of 15 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONSENT CALENDAR (SA1) Warrant List dated September 27, 2012 Recommendation Receive and file Warrant list dated September 27, 2012. Motion by Council Member Weber, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman to approve the warrant list dated September 27, 2012 passed by unanimous vote. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Cynthia Denham commented on the cinder pits and the need for "no glass" signs to be posted at the beach. Dianne Chavarria spoke against CFD 88 -3 as being overtaxed for improvements and the need to form an Appeal Committee. Barbara Barnard also spoke against CFC 88 -3 regarding taxing issues. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 2012 Perpetual Calendar CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Weber commented on the City moving forward by hiring a new City Manager, new signs throughout the City, branding of the City logo, and refunding bonds; he thanked everyone for coming and participating in the meeting. Council Member Magee commented to those persons speaking on CFD 88 -3 and requested that they provide copies of all their documentation to City staff to resolve the issues. He commented that although the issues relating to the veterans memorial were complicated, he was optimistic that they could be resolved. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of October 23, 2012 Page 15 of 15 Council Member Melendez commented on the City hiring a new City Manager, new Fire Chief, and new signs. Mayor Pro Tern Hickman commented on the hiring of a new City Manager and the Unity in the Community Parade to be held next Spring. Mayor Tisdale thanked everyone for staying to the end of the long Council meeting and commented on the new City Manager, new Fire Chief and reminded everyone to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Mayor Tisdale wished Council Member Melendez luck in her run for the 67 Assembly District and wished Council Members Magee and Weber luck in their bid for re- election. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tisdale adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore. ; - - -~ Brian Tisdale, Mayor City of Lake Elsinore �TT ST: Vifginia 6 Bloom KIIC, City Clerk City of Lake Elsi re