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Home My WebLink About04-08-2008 City Council MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 **************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M. The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hickman at 5:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Assistant City Attorney Mann indicated the following item was to be discussed during Closed Session: (1) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) Property: APN 379-204-016 City Negotiator: City Manager Brady Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore, Albert Saldivar, and Robert Legorreta Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment The Regular City Council meeting was recessed into Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 P.M) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Peter Dawson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION -MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER Mayor Hickman led the meeting in a moment of silent prayer ROLL CALL PRESENT: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER ABSENT: COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY (Arrived at 7:01 p.m.) 1 ._ Also present were City Manager Brady, Assistant City Attorney Mann, Administrative Services Director Pressey, Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources Kilroy, Director of Public Works Seumalo, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Director of Parks and Recreation Gonzales, Chief of Police Fetherolf, Fire Chief Hendershot, Planning Manager Weiner, Building Division Manager Chipman and City Clerk Munson. PRESENTATION/CEREMONIALS (2) Mayor Hickman presented a proclamation to Henry vander Laan and also read a poem Mr. vander Laan wrote. Mr. vander Laan thanked everyone and indicated he was honored to receive the proclamation. (3) Mayor Hickman presented a Certificates of Recognition to Lorrie Gibbon who volunteered at the Children's Fair and Egg Hunt. (4) Mayor Hickman presented a proclamation to Eagle Scout Garrett Highland. (5) Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Sergeant Yates and Peter Dawson, representing U.S. Coast Guard Artillery, made a presentation to the public for Opening Day of the Lake. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Mann reported on discussions undertaken during Closed Session. No reportable action was taken. PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE Theresa Prijetel, Lemsar, announced the passing of Donna Staples who, along with her husband, who founded Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue and will be missed. Donna Francon, resident, invited all to visit the new web site for the Princess Foundation, anon-profit organization at www.lakeelsinoreprincessfoundation.org. Lorraine Watts, NAACP, announced on Saturday, April 12th, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m., the NAACP will be holding their Annual Scholarship luncheon at Lakeside High School. Pete Dawson, resident, addressed the problem of Quagga Mussels and discussed how the mussels could affect the lake, the water pipes, pumps, the aeration and the fan system. He stated he hoped the City Council takes this problem seriously. 2 - Chris Hyland, resident, expressed her concerns with Ulla Lane not being dedicated as a public street. She indicated Tiller Avenue was to be used as the route for construction trucks to use to access their project. She requested a copy of permits given for building bridges built on Ulla Lane. Mike Matthews, resident, expressed his concern with the lack of construction being done on Allen Street to address the water runoff problem. Public Works/City Engineer Seumalo responded there have been two drainage issues; the drainage issue going down Allan Street and in the back. He indicated he spoke with Fairfield this morning who stated they were working on the grading for the signal at Chris Circle which is a condition of their project. He noted CalTrans insisted that the leg of the intersection be constructed. He indicated his conversation with Fairfield was to have the grading at Chris Circle completed and to shift grading operations from there to Fairfield. He also noted one of the conditions that was pending for the construction of the drain was an easement between Shopoff and Fairfield which has been resolved and the construction is free to go with no encumbrance because of the easement and expect construction to begin in a couple of weeks. Councilman Magee inquired if his request will be addressed at the April 22"d City Council meeting. He also noted one of the items he would propose is not to issue any more Certificates of Occupancy until Fairfield is 100% in compliance with everything, including this grading problem. COUNCIL APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 6 THROUGH 10 AND ITEM NO. 12 ,EXCLUSIVE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 11 The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar for Council approval: (6) Minutes of the Following Meeting(s) a) Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session -March 25, 2008. b) Regular Meeting -March 25, 2008. Recommendation: Approve as submitted. (7) Warrant List Dated March 31, 2008 Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant List dated March 31, 2008. (8) Waiver to Allow Alcohol to be Served During the Frontier Days Event Recommendation: Approve request from the Chamber of Commerce for waiver _ of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Sections 8.40.040(A) and 9.28.030 and to allow alcohol to be served during the Frontier Days event. 3 (9) Approval of DMA Monthly Car Shows Recommendation: Approve Downtown Merchants Association to host a monthly car show which entails street closures and traffic detours. (10) Network Password Policy Recommendation: Adopt the Password Policy for inclusion in the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. (11) Proposal to Change Contractor for Processing of Parking and Administrative Citations Recommendation: The City Council waive the informal bid process and authorize the City Manager to initiate a Professional Services Contract with Data Ticket/Revenue Experts as a sole source provider. (12) First Amendment To Amended And Restated Agreement For Legal Services Recommendation: That the City Council approve the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. Councilman Magee pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 11. Richard Carpenter, Downtown Merchants Association, thanked the City Council for their support and announced the Car Show will begin April 26th and run through the end of November. He stated they have hired a new DJ who will also be in charge of marketing. It was moved by Councilman Magee, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 6 through 10 and Item No. 12, exclusive of Item No. 11. The following vote resulted: AYES: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 4 (11) COUNCIL APPROVES CONTRACTOR FOR PROCESSING OF PARKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND ADDS FOUR ADDITIONAL DEVICES AT A NEW TOTAL COST OF $25,155 It was moved by Councilman Magee, and seconded by Councilman Schiffner to waive the informal bid process and authorize the City Manager to initiate a Professional Services Contract with Data Ticket/Revenue Experts as a sole source provider and add four additional devices at a new total cost of $25,155. The following vote resulted: AYES: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS (13) COUNCIL OPENED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO CITY'S WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM, THERE BEING NONE, COUNCIL CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hickman opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Public Works Director/City Engineer presented the staff report. He indicated on May 1St, the City will begin abatement of private property at a cost of $306 per lot plus .02 cents per square foot. He indicated staff is recommending opening the public hearing and considering objections to this program. Mayor Hickman requested testimony from the public. He inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor or against the item. There being none, Mayor Hickman closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS (14) COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 1250. AMENDING SECTION 9.96.120 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE DESIGNATED HIGH SPEED ZONE 5 It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Buckley to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1250, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.96.120 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE DESIGNATED HIGH SPEED ZONE The following vote resulted: AYES: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE (15) COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 1251, AMENDING SECTION 5.28.270 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NO-LIMIT WAGERING IN CARDROOMS It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Schiffner to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1251, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.28.270 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NO-LIMIT WAGERING IN CARDROOMS The following vote resulted: AYES: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE 6 ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE (16) COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE NO. 1252, ADDING SECTION 8.60 REGARDING ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Buckley to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1252, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, ADDING SECTION 8.60 REGARDING ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION The following vote resulted: AYES: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY COUNCILMAN MAGEE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on the following: (1) Announced the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Golf Tournament at the Links at Summerly on April 11th, reservations are required, please call 245-8848. (2) Announced the Farmer's Market, Thursday, April 13th, from 12 - 4:00 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and Peck. 7 ._ (3) Announced the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will hold a luncheon on April 17th at the Diamond Club from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. For more information call 245-8848. (4) Announced the Unity in the Community - 5K RunNValk will be on April 19th at the beautiful Lake Elsinore/Stadium course along the lake. Proceeds from this event will be donated to local charities. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS No comments. CITY TREASURER COMMENTS Not present. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Schiffner commented on the following: (1) Thanked everyone for coming and/or listening to the meeting. Councilmember Magee commented on the following: (1) Recognized the passing of Donna Staples and requested the Mayor adjourn the meeting in her honor. Councilmember Buckley commented on the following: No comments. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley commented on the following: No comments. Mayor Hickman commented on the following: (1) Announced the City's Sister City Tahiti need families to house the kids later this summer. If interested call Leslie at (949) 742-0292. (2) Announced on Saturday, April 12th, 11:30 - 2:00 p.m., the NAACP will be holding their Annual Scholarship luncheon at Lakeside High School. (3) Announced the Farmer's Market, Thursday, April 13th, from 12 - 4:00 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and Peck. 8 Mayor Hickman adjourned the meeting in honor of Donna Staples at 7:55 p.m. ~~ ------~ G --- DARYL HICKMAN, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AT ST: ~~,-- IVIAN M.MUNSON CITY CLERK 9