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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2007 SSMINUTES JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 483 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 *******.~:~W,~~.:~~~******~~~~~~~..~~~**~~.~~~~~~~*~~******.**~~~~.******.**,~,~*********~*~~~***~**. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Magee.called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HICKMAN, KELLEY SCHIFFNER, MAGEE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Pressey, Community Development Director Preisendanz, Community Services Director Sapp, Planning Manager Weiner, Public Works Manager Payne, Building & Safety Manager Chipman, City Engineer Seumalo, Assistant Planner Carlson and Administrative Specialist Dana Porche. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Magee gave an overview of the presentations and confirmed that the awardees would be present at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Warrant List - March 15. 2007 Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired on 89690 and 89691 Cornerstone Church. Administrative Services Director Pressey stated that it is a refund for a three CRS accounts. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired about the status of the lighting on Lakeshore Drive. 1 City Manager Brady gave an update and stated the lights should be operational by the end of April. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on the credit card for the Community Services Department Community Services Director Sapp stated that it is used between various departments. 2. Public Safetv Advisory Commission 2006 Annual Report Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commended the report. Councilmember Kelley commented on the amount of work done. 3. Purchase of two utilitv bed pickup trucks Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired if the new pickups were replacing other vehicles. Public Works Manager Payne stated they are replacing other vehicles. Mayor Magee thanked Public Works Manager Payne for shopping locally. 4. Purchase of compacf tractor loader Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired of the abilities of the tractor. Public Works Manager Payne noted the advantages of the tractor. Mayor Magee commended Public Works Manager Payne on a job well done. 5. Award Contract - Street Stripinq and Markinq Maintenance Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired about the discrepancy in price. Public Works Manager Payne commented on the overhead and the size of the PCI Company. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on correcting the striping on various streets. Councilmember Kelley commented on other areas in need of corrective striping. 2 6. Amendment to Citv Manaqer's Emqlovment Aqreement No comments. 7. Additions to Aqreement for Professional Services - STK Architecture, Inc. - Architectural and construction manaaement services for Rosetta Canvon Fire Station Park and Desiqn of Communitv Center Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired on why the size of each Fire Station is not identicaL City Manager Brady stated that there will be more bays in a heavy urban station. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on the different phases. Administrative Services Director Pressey commented on the cost of each phase. Councilmember Schiffner inquired on the construction of Phase 1 not including the baseball diamond. Administrative Services Director Pressey confirmed that the baseball diamond and the concession building are not included. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired about installing a cover over the tot lot for heat protection. Community Services Director Sapp confirmed there will be a built in shade structure. Councilmember Schiffner inquired when construction will start on Phase 1. Administrative Services Director Pressey stated that Phase 1 construction will start approximately around June 12`h. 8. Resolution adoptinq the Citv of Lake Elsinore Emerqencv Operation Plan City Manager Brady commented on staff preparing the program. He thanked Public Works Manager Payne for his work in preparing and training the staff in the Emergency Response program. He also stated that the City is prepared in the event of an emergency. Mayor Magee thanked Public Works Manager Payne for his efforts in the program. Councilmember Schiffner inquired on the Police and Fire Department commenting on the program. 3 City Manager Brady confirmed and stated that the Police and Fire Department are part of the emergency response plan. 9. Tree Removal - Citv Park Councilmember Kelley commented on the trees that are being removed and replaced. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the trees will be replaced and will be part of the next fiscal budget. He stated the current trees are disrupting the sewer lines. He also commented on the types of trees that will be planted. Councilmember Kelley commented on the concern for the community's response to the tree removal. She inquired on when the trees will be removed. Community Services Director Sapp stated that he has not received any negative response. He stated that this is being done as a safety precaution. He also stated that if approved, the removal will begin in 2-3 weeks. Councilmember Kelley stated the City will need to be prepared to hear from the community. She inquired on a plan for road closures during the process. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the details will be included in the public notification. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired about the remaining roots. Community Services Director Sapp stated the roots will remain with exception to the roots disrupting the sewer lines. City Manager Brady stated he will look into replacing the trees immediately. City Treasurer Weber commented on notifying the public before the removal begins. 10. Recruitment for Citv Clerk Mayor Magee commented on the need of volunteers for the subcommittee. Councilmember Kelley stated she would volunteer. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman stated he would volunteer. 4 PUBLIC HEARING 21. development proiects within the Citv of Lake Elsinore City Manager Brady stated this item will be continued to April 24th. 22. the Lake Elsinore Municipal code reqardinq the Transportation Uniform Mitiqation Fee Proqram No comments. 23. An Ordinance of the Citv of Lake Elsinore amendinq Ordinance No. 1124 to Conservation Plan and codifvinq said Ordinance as Chapter 16.85 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code City Attorney Leibold stated there was an inconsistency when the MSHCP was adopted. APPEALS 24. Appeal of the decision of the Planninq Commission relative to the Amendment of Conditions for Residential Desiqn Review No. 2004-20, related to connection to public sewer Mayor Pro Tem Hickman stated he would like to hear from Elsinore Water Department and does not want to set precedence. City Manager Brady stated that applicant tried to install a sewer system. Councilmember Hickman inquired on the use of a septic tank. City Manager Brady stated it was because of the cost factor. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired on the use of a septic tank, when the sewer line is near the applicanYs property. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated the distance from the sewer line and the applicant will be required to link to the sewer system. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired on the vote by the Planning Commission. 5 Community Development Director Preisendanz indicated the members who voted for this item. He also stated that staff recommended denial of this item. Councilmember Kelley commented on a newspaper article regarding inspections. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated the original condition required sewer, this was the applicanYs own decision. He stated that the Riverside County Health Department approved the plan for seepage pits and was inspected by the Building Department. He stated the applicant should not have applied for the septic before going through the Planning Department Councilmember Schiffner stated this is Council's decision for sewer or septic tank. City Treasurer Weber noted that the applicant will need the sewer with septic tanks. BUSINESS ITEMS 31. Commercial Desiqn Review No. 2006-14 a request to install a soil and qroundwater remediation svstem within a block wall enclosure at an existinq service station No comments. 32. Commercial Desiqn Review Proiect No. 2006-16 Community Development Director Preisendanz commented on a burrowing owl survey that was performed on this site and no owls were found. Mayor Magee inquired on the economic impact and timing if a burrowing owl nest is found. Community Development Director Preisendanz responded that the applicant would have to wait until August 315~ if owls are present. Mayor Magee inquired about the cost of the survey. Matthew Fagan responded that the cost of a study is approximately $1500-$2000. 33. Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on another project being affected. 6 Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that this would not affect the project. 34. store located at 29355 Central Avenue Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired on the space available for this project. Community Development Director Preisendanz commented on the conditions for this project. He stated the commission deliberated on this issue and it was a 3-2 vote. He stated this project will tie in with the Costco parking lot. Councilmember Schiffner commented on being in favor of this project and its location. Administrative Services Director Pressey commented on the conditions. He stated that the applicant is questioning a condition and will be protesting at the City Council Meeting. 35. PSAC Recommendation: Amendment to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 8.52, reqardinp fireworks No comments. 36. No comments. 37. Premise Lease - Citv Park Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on a good job being done at the park. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Warrant List - March 14. 2007 No comments. 2. Amendment to Citv Manaqer's Emqlovment Aqreement No comments. 7 BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Commercial Desiqn Review No. 2006-16 (Diamond Professional Plaza) No comments. 4. Consideration of Commercial Desipn Review No. 2007-05 for the proiect known as "Cinqular Wireless Monopalm Cellular Tower Facilitv" No comments. Commercial Desiqn Review No. 2006-14, a request to install a soil and qroundwater remediation sVStem within a block wall enclosure at an existinq service station No comments. ADJOURNMENT The Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Stu~ Ses~ was adjourned at 5:02 P.M. // R~$ERT E. MAGEE,~AYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSI RE THOMA UC LEY, CHAIRMAN REDEVELO ENT AGENCY CITY OF KE ELSINORE ATTEST: ~ ~,~e~~c,ia~ ~~ MICHELLE SOTO INTERIM CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 8