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MINUTES
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STUDY SESSION
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hickman called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
MAYOR HICKMAN
MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY
COUNCILMAN MAGEE
COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY
Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services
Director Pressey, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Parks and Recreation
Director Gonzales, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Seumalo, Community
Development Director Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Building Division
Manager Chipman, Public Works Manager Payne, Building Inspector Burns, Park and
Recreation Analyst Davis and City Clerk Munson.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Hickman gave an overview of the presentations and confirmed that the
presenters would be present at the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Hickman presented Bill Tiitto a Certificate of Appreciation for his efforts in
keeping foreclosed property lawns maintained in his neighborhood.
Bill Tiitto, resident, commented on how properties in his neighborhood are maintained
and inquired if a person can go onto private property to water lawns.
City Attorney Leibold responded unless one has permission or a warrant, these
properties are private property and described how abandoned residential property
ordinance works.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
(6) Warrant List Dated July 31, 2008
Mayor Hickman inquired about Check Nos. 96744 and 96803.
Administrative Services Director Pressey responded to his inquiry.
(7) Request to Waive City Fees and Grant an Exception to Serve Alcohol at the
Music With a View Concert Series
No comments.
(8) License Aqreement Alberhill Ranch Sports Park
No comments.
(9) Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Review
Parks and Recreation Director Gonzales indicated he provided a "Draft" of the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide Council time to review the
document for a Study Session scheduled to be held on August 26th at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Hickman thanked staff for giving Council time to review the "Draft" Parks
and Recreation Master Plan.
(10) Approval of CDBG Supplemental Aqreement 2008-2009
No comments.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(11) Commercial Desiqn Review No. 2008-02; a Proposed Commercial Retail Center
Located at 31800 Mission Trail
Mayor Hickman inquired if this was the project that is closed in by the Stater
Bros. on one side.
Community Development Director Preisendanz responded this was the vacant lot
and was a medical complex at one time and has been changed to a commercial
shopping center.
APPEAL(S)
(12) Continuation of Appeal - Nuisance Abatement Board's Decision Declarinq the
Property Located at 606 East Minthorn Street a Nuisance
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Councilman Magee inquired about the discussion regarding the truck route even
though there is a mining operation and asked for a status on the operation.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo responded staff was aware of a
mining operation by Southern California Sand Bags and indicated the City had
them stop work and since then, there has been no report of any activity in about
a year.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo also indicated a truck route is for
through traffic essential cutting through the City, but if there is a destination or an
origination point, that is not considered a truck route.
Councilman Magee asked the City Attorney what obligation the City had with this
business license.
City Attorney Leibold responded a business license does not provide the licensee
any kind of land use right or entitlement and the business license is de facto
subject to all applicable land use laws and zoning. She also noted if a business
license is issued in error such that the license activity is not permitted by the
underlying zoning, then the business license is void and there is no remedy or
damages.
Mayor Hickman inquired how staff will ensure how this mistake will not be in the
future.
City Manager Brady responded planning will be looking at all of the business
license applications in the future and signing off on their approval.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(13) Discussion Reqardinq the Maintenance of Trees and Shrubs on Foreclosed
Properties
Mayor Hickman indicated his concern is with the trees on these properties and
perhaps a suggestion is to place mulch around the trees and put a bucket of
water on the mulch once or twice a month.
Councilman Schiffner inquired as to what other cities are doing for these types of
properties in their communities.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley suggested the City's best efforts are to work with the
realtors.
Mayor Hickman stated 75% of the people he spoke to appreciate the idea of
watering the yards.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
(2) Approval of Redevelopment Aqency Minutes
No comments.
(3) Warrant List Dated Julv 31. 2008
No comments.
(4) Commercial Desiqn Review No. 2008-02; a Proposed Commercial Retail Center
Located at 31800 Mission Trail
No comments.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There were no public hearings.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(5) Professional Services Aqreement with Buxton Co.
Member Magee inquired if a representative from Buxton would be attending the
meeting to provide a presentation.
City Manager Brady confirmed.
Administrative Services Director Pressey noted a correction in the contract on
page 1 of 55.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Councilman Schiffner indicated he received an e-mail from a company that will record,
and place Council meetings on the Internet and also provide a hard copy.
Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded under the City's e-mail
initiative. the Council has approved a contract with Granicus which will provide that kind
of service as part of our web cast launch.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hickman adjourned the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session
at 4:32 p.m.
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VIAN M. MUNSON, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
L HICKMAN, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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