HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2007 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Magee at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MAGEE
MAYOR PRO TEM HICKMAN
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLEY
COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services
Director Pressey, Planning Manager Weiner, Lake and Aquatic Resources Director
Kilroy, Public Works Director Seumalo, Information/Communications Manager Dennis,
Community Services Director Gonzales, Chief of Police Fetherolf, Fire Chief
Hendershot, City Clerk Munson and Deputy City Clerk Soto.
CLOSED SESSION
The following item was to be discussed during Closed Session:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION -
Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code 9 54956.9 - Trujillo et al v. City of Lake Elsinore
Riverside Superior Court Case # 456750
It was moved and seconded to recess to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m..
AYES:
MAYOR MAGEE
MAYOR PRO TEM HICKMAN
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLEY
COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER
NOES:
NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION -7:00 P.M
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Magee led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION - MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
Mayor Magee led the meeting in a moment of silent prayer to recognize the victims of 911.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR MAGEE
MA VOR PRO TEM HICKMAN
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLEY
COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services
Director Pressey, Lake and Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Public Works Director
Seumalo, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Planning Manager Weiner,
Community Services Director Gonzales, Chief of Police Fetherolf, Fire Chief
Hendershot, City Clerk Munson and Deputy City Clerk Soto
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold stated the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to a
Special meeting to consider what item in closed session conference with legal counsel
concerning anticipated litigation. One potential case was discussed under authority of
subdivision (b) of GC Section 54956.9. There was no reportable action.
Pursuant to the regular meeting, there was one item concerning existing litigation on the
agenda as listed as Item A. There was no reportable action.
PRESENTATION/CEREMONIALS
There were no presentations.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Ruth Atkins of lake Elsinore, invited the City Council and the public to the Mayor's
Night for the Arts. Mayor Magee is supporting a fund raiser being held at the
Clubhouse at the Lakes at Summerly, The cost is $50 per person and will be held on
Friday, September 28th from 6-9:00 p.m. There will be an art show from local artists.
Reservations can be made by calling 245-8890 or on-line at
www.elsinorevalleyartsnetwork.orQ.
COUNCil APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6
THROUGH 8. EXCLUSIVE OF ITEM NO.5
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar for Council approval:
1. Warrant List - AUQust 31.2007
Recommendation: Ratify.
2. Claim aQainst the City
Recommendation: Reject claim for AAA (Subro: Scott Johnson CL # 2007-9).
3. ReorQanization of EnQineerinQ Staff
Recommendation: Approve the proposed changes to the job classifications and
corresponding salary.
4. Railroad Canyon Roadll-15 InterchanQe Update
Recommendation: Receive and file.
5. Alan Street DrainaQe Update
Recommendation: Receive and file.
6. Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map No. 33370 for Condominium Purposes
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2007-166, approving the request for an
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map No. 33370 for Condominium Purposes
for Thirty-six (36) months or October 11, 2010 as allowed by the LEMC, based
on the Findings, Exhibits and the revised Conditions of Approval attached.
7. Hewlett-Packard Universal Server Racks Purchase
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of the
Hewlett-Packard Universal Racks for the Information Technology Division.
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8. Notice of Termination of Aqreement for Drainaqe Encumbrance
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Termination of
Drainage Encumbrance in such final form as approved by the City Attorney for
recordation in the official land records of Riverside County.
Mayor Magee pulled item No.5 for further discussion.
It was moved by Council member Kelley, and seconded by Council member
Buckley, to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 4 and 6 through
8, exclusive of Item NO.5.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR MAGEE
MAYOR PRO TEM HICKMAN
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLEY
COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
COUNCIL RECEIVES AND FILES CONSENT CALENDAR NO.5
Mike Matthews, Lake Elsinore, expressed his concern with the water flow through his
neighborhood. He provided photos of his street (attached) which showed what occurs
when excess water flows through the streets. He stated another concern of his
neighborhood is the maintenance and aesthetics of the Fairfield Development of the
Ridgestone Apartments. He stated there has been no effort to maintain, cleanup or
groom the landscape of the apartments. He has been monitoring the number of broken
sprinklers that have been contributing to the excessive nuisance water into his
neighborhood. He requested the assistance of the Council in maintaining and
promoting the image of Lake Elsinore. He requested Council to persuade the owners of
the apartments to maintain a high standard and promote the image of Lake Elsinore.
Public Works Director Seumalo provided an update on the drainage issues out on Alan
Street. He also addressed Mr. Matthews' concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired if Mr. Matthews was keeping his neighbors informed.
Mr. Matthews indicated that he was.
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It was moved by Councilmember Schiffner, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickman,
to approve the Consent Calendar Item NO.5.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR MAGEE
MAYOR PRO TEM HICKMAN
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY
COUNCILMEMBER KELLEY
COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Hickman inquired if Mr. Matthews was keeping his neighbors informed.
Mr. Matthews indicated that he was.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
BUSINESS ITEMS
There were no business items to discuss.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:13 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:14 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Brady commented on the following:
1) Welcome the new City Clerk Vivian Munson
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
1) Also welcomed the new City Clerk.
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CITY TREASURER COMMENTS
Not in attendance.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kelley commented on the following:
1) Welcomed the new City Clerk.
Council member Schiffner commented on the following:
. 1) Welcomed the new City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Hickman commented on the following:
1) Welcomed the new City Clerk.
2) Thanked West Coast Arborist for trimming the palm trees and doing such a
fabulous job. .
3) Wished Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of the City's Jewish residents.
Councilmember Buckley commented on the following:
1) Congratulated the Storm for making the playoffs.
2) Congratulated Jeff George, George Bloomfield, and Kris Anderson on their
election to the Elsinore Water District Election.
Mayor Magee commented on the following:
1) Welcomed the new City Clerk.
2) He asked that everyone remember the victims, families, and those individuals
who were present at ground zero. He recognized those individuals who helped
to save lives that day and also recognized and thanked all of those who help to
protect our County
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The Mayor adjourned the meeting in memory of those who lost their lives at the
hands of terrorists. The meeting was adjourned at 7:1 .m
ATTEST:
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VIVIAN M.MUNSON
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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