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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-2005 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005 ~x~r**~**x**~x~**~*~:~~r*~*:~*:~:~*~*:~*:~~r~:~*x~xx*~:~~~:~x*~x*~**~~*~r~*:~*~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Magee at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN, KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, MAGEE NONE Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Mann, Community Services Director Sapp, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Manager Preisendanz, Recreation/Tourism Manager Fazzio, Police Chief Fetherolf, City Treasurer Weber and City Clerk Ray. CLOSED SESSION THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:10 P.M. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 P.M.I Agenda Item No. Page_ of Page Two - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry Harmatz. INVOCATION - MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER Mayor Magee led the meeting in a moment of silent prayer. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN, KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, MAGEE NONE Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Mann, Community Services Director Sapp, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Manager Preisendanz, Recreation/Tourism Manager Fazzio, Police Chief Fetherolf, City Treasurer Weber and City Clerk Ray. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code § 54957) City Negotiator: Special Counsel, Steve Filarsky Employee Organization: Laborers' International Union of North America Loca1777 b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Gov't Code § 54956.9: (3 potential cases). c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code § 54956.8) Property: Easement over portions of property located at the corner of Agenda I[em No._ Page_ of_ Page Three - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Lincoln and Terra Cotta, mare specifically described as Lots C and G of Tract 23988-2 recorded in Book 239, pages 85-89 of Maps, Riverside County Records Negotiating parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Under negotiation: price and terms of payment CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attomey Mann announced the Closed Session discussion items as listed above. He announced that there was 2/3rds motion to add an additional item of anticipated litigation. He announced that there was no reportable action on any of the Closed Session items. PRESENTATION/CEREMONIALS A. Proclamation - Planet Youth. Mayor Magee called the Planet Youth representatives forward for the presentation. Mayor Magee read and presented the proclamation. Kimberly Kekuna commented that the youths involved worked very hard. She invited everyone to visit the Planet Youth facility. Mary Joe Ramirez, Planet Youth Program Director, commented that building character in the youth was an ongoing venture. B. Presentation - GFI Racing. Mayor Magee called Todd Breker forward. Mr. Breker announced the 10`n annual GFI event. He thanked everyone involved with the success of the Motocross Grand Prix. C. Presentation - H.O.P.E. update. Mayor Magee called Ron Hewison forward. David Harden, Community Outreach Reach Director for H.O.P.E., announced that he would be giving Agenda Item No. Page_ of _ Page Four - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 the update. Mr. Harden thanked Council for the bus that was donated to H.O.P.E. He noted that H.O.P.E. distributed 5,000 meals each month and continued to partner with 121oca1 churches with their bread ministry and distributed 4,000 bread and bakery items per month. He noted that in August H.O.P.E. introduced a home delivery service to seniors that were unable to get to H.O.P.E. He indicated that the meals were increased from 9 to 12 day supply and the qualifying age was reduced to 60. They increased the qualifying income level by 20%. He thanked the Council for their ongoing support. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS -1 MINUTE William Zeidnik, Menifee, commented on the boundaries of Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Menifee. He indicated that in the southern and western portion of Menifee there was 22,000 square miles of rural land. He noted that on the Lake Elsinore eastem boundary there was 2,000 horses and riders that would like to ride trails. He noted that the City was cutting out trails. He suggested that everyone work together to resolve the issues. Carlos Godina, Lake Elsinore, commented on the reasons he moved to Lake Elsinore. He commented that he was the Director of the American Valley Soccer League. He indicated that he was informed that Parks & Open Space Manager Fazzio was no longer employed by the City. He expressed his disappointment. He noted that he had emailed a letter to Council recognizing Jon Fazzio. He noted that he worked closely with Mr. Fazzio on the maintenance of the fields. He noted that the parks were special and beautiful. He indicated that the parks were beautiful because of Mr. Fazzio and his crew. He encouraged the Council to reevaluate the decision that was made. Ron Hewison, Lake Elsinore, gave an update from the Public Safety Advisory Commission. He noted that they were working on the Shoreline Safety Plan. He noted there would be a PSAC Study Session on November 2°d regarding Emergency Preparedness. He noted the Citizen Patrol was postponed until March 2006. Agenda Item No. Page_ of Page Five - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Donna Franson, Lake Elsinore Citizens Committee (private organization), commented they would be holding a meeting on October 27th at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center. She thanked Councilmembers for attending their meetings. Sherry Martinez, Librarian for Vick Knight/Lakeside Public Library, invited everyone to come and visit the library. CONSENT CALENDAR TTEMS Councilman Buckley indicated that he would not be participating on Item No. 5. He indicated that he had a subcontracting relationship with the company in question. He indicated that the City Attorney advised that he not vote on the item at all. The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular City Council Meeting - September 13, 2005. b. Special City Council Meeting - September 21, 2005. a City Council Study Session - September 22, 2005. d. Joint City Council/Redevelopment Study Session - September 27, 2005. e. Regular City Council Meeting - September 27, 2005. 2. Ratified Warrant List for October 17, 2005.(F:123) Agenda I[em No._ Page_ of Page Six - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 3. Continued the item off calendar pending adoption of a facility naming policy.(F48.1) 4. Approved the waiver of fees for the Benefit Poker Tournament.(F62.1) 5. Authorized O'Reilly Public Relations to implement the Outreach Program for the annexation related to Tentative Tract Map No. 32537.(F160.2) 7. Approved Final Map No. 31901 and authorized the City Clerk to accept all dedications, sign the map and arrange for recordation.(F 160.2) 8. Approved Final Map No. 28214-3 and authorized the City Clerk to accept all dedications, sign the map and arrange for recordation.(F 160.2) 9. Received and filed. 10. Directed staff to cancel the December 27th City Council meeting.(F44.1) 11. Approved budget increase and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract with Roadway Engineering.(F30.1) 12. Authorized staff to enter into an agreement with NBCE, Inc for traffic signal and intersection improvements at Ortega Highway (SR-74) and Grand Avenue.(F68.1)(F 162.4) ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Lake Elsinore DPSS Office/Transitional Housing Project.(F:87.3) Mayor Magee deferred to City Manager Brady. City Manager Brady introduced Cathy Welborn. Cathy Welborn, Riverside County DPSS gave an overview of the item. She indicated that the project included a transitional shelter and a new DPSS Office for temporary assistance MediCal. Agenda [[em No._ Page_ of _ Page Seven - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Mayor Magee noted that the item was a informational item and not a formal proposal. Tim Fleming, Lake Elsinore, commented that as a member of the Transitional Housing Health & Services Citizens Committee, he would respectfully request that the Council moved forward with the County to show full support as did the Lake Elsinore Unified School District Board of Trustees. He requested everyone that was in support of this project to please stand as he read their Citizens Mission Statement. Jerry Harmatz, Lake Elsinore, commented that it was the duty and obligation of the Council to have shelter for the homeless; and it was the biblical duty of every able body citizen in the City. He indicated that a shelter was long overdue. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ITEM. PUBLIC HEARINGS 21. Tentative Tract Map No. 30494.(F:160.2) Mayor Magee introduced the item and deferred to Planning Manager Preisendanz. Planning Manager Preisendanz gave an in depth overview of the item. He noted the location of the map. He noted the average lot size was 7,839 square feet. He indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Tentative Tract Map. William Zeidnik, Menifee, commented that this item was visited 1'h years ago. He noted that his group was not objective to the residential area. He indicated that they had identified with the developer several miles of trails that was reflected on his map; but was not reflected on the City's map. He noted that the trails in question were County trails. He commented that he would like for everyone to work together resolve the issues. Agenda I[em No. Page_ of_ Page Eight - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Tom Fuhrman, Tri Valley Trails, commented that a map of the trail system was available on the internet; and it reflected regional trails going through Cottonwood Canyon and Holland Road. He noted that development had removed 8 miles of trail; and there was no longer access to Canyon Lake. He indicated that they were requesting to have one trail to connect Menifee, Wildomar and Lake Elsinore. He noted that the projects were being built over the trails. Jim Stringer, Pardee Homes, indicated that Pardee Homes concurred with staff on the recommendations and conditions. He noted that the map was still a more urbanized area of their project and as they develop east it would become rural. He noted that it would be possible to have connection of the trail around that area. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner inquired if the open space in the project area was dedicated to the MSHCP. Mr. Stringer indicated that they were required to dedicate those open spaces to the City. Mayar Magee questioned if the City had received any comments from Riverside County Planning or their Parks Division. Mr. Preisendanz indicated that he was not aware of any comments. Mayor Magee suggested that the Tri Valley Trails group become involved in the City's General Plan Advisory Committee process. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-155 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30494. BUSINESS ITEMS 31. Reimbursement A~reement with Rancho California Water District with the cities of Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and Temecula for the acquisition of aerial photo~ra~hy and digital elevation data.(F68.1) Mayor Magee introduced the item and deferred to Information/ Communications Manager Dennis. Agenda Item No. Page_ of Page Nine - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Mr. Dennis gave an overview of the item. He noted that it was needed and that it was something the City has never had. He noted the cost could be less. He noted that through this technology the City would be able to receive flood analysis. MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MAMAGER TO EXECUTE THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 100-4351- 413-30-33 FOR $85,000. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:44 P.M. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:47 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES Ed Villalobos, Lake Elsinore, commented that he had a petition with over 50 signatures from residents of Prospect Avenue. He indicated that for the past 8 years the residents has had to deal with the noise, fumes and the loss of access to their homes because of the GFI Racing event. He noted that the residents felt like prisoners in their homes. He noted that they lose their parking and have to park to blocks from their homes. He indicated that they were not against the races, but would like to see a different route. Linda Villalobos, Lake Elsinore, commented that her granddaughter was visiting last year during the races; and while visiting had a severe asthma attack. She indicated that her teenage son also had asthma and would be leaving the area until the event was over. She suggested the route be changed. She indicated that the City received revenue from the event; and suggested that some of the revenue be used to take care of Prospect. She noted the street needed repair. Aida Escobar, Lake Elsinore, Mr. Ed Villalobos translated for Mrs. Escobar. Mrs. Escobar commented on the repair work done to the storm drains and the damage to Agenda Item No._ Page_ of Page Ten - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 the streets and sidewalks. She noted that her family was also tired of the event route. She noted that nine years was enough. Kathy Flores, Menifee resident, commented that during the last GFI race her mother was ill. She indicated that she could not reach her family because they were not able to hear the phone ring due to the event. She noted that it was plenty of land in the hills to have the event. She indicated that she had advised her brother to complain to the City Council. Maria Vazquez, Lake Elsinore, Mr. Ed Villalobos translated for Mrs. Vazquez. Mrs. Vazquez indicated that she respected the City Council. She noted that her family was also tired of the event. She requested they select another route. She commented on the street closure and her husband's work hours. She commented that during the last event the racers destroyed her garden. She commented on the bus stop area on Prospect Avenue. She noted that it was dirty and full of weeds. She noted that there was not enough light on Prospect Avenue. Mayor Magee commented that every resident counts. He indicated that Code Enforcement would be out to take a look at the street. He instructed Community Services Director Sapp to meet with Mr. Breker on an alternative route. He indicated that this was the first time Council had received any complaints about the race. He explained that the City Council enjoyed no monetary satisfaction from the race. Councilman Hickman requested staff take a look at the street. He indicated the street was in need of repairs. He thanked the residents for coming to the Council meeting and voicing their concems. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner questioned if it was too late to make adjustments. He indicated that he would like to guarantee to the residents that something would be done. Councilwoman Kelley commented that this was the first time Council had received a complaint regarding the races and noted that staff had received adequate instructions from the Council. Agenda I[em No. Page_ of _ Page Eleven - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on the following: 1) Announced the following upcoming events: Oct 27"' - RDA and RDA Committee Joint Study Session Oct 29`h - City Wide Clean-Up Oct 29th - Pet costume parade Oct 31S` - Safe Candy Night 2) Announced Rolfe Preisendanz was the new Community Development Director for the City of Lake Elsinore. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS No comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. CITY TREASURER COMMENTS No comments. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Kelley commented on the following: 1) Congratulated Mr. Preisendanz on his promotion to Community Development Director. Agenda [[em No. Page_ of _ Page Twelve - City Council Minutes - October 25, 2005 Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the following: 1) Congratulated Mr. Preisendanz on his promotion to Community Development Director. 2) Thanked the residents of Prospect for attending the meeting and voicing their complaints to their elected officials. Councilman Hickman commented on the following: 1) He indicated that Mrs. Villalobos had contacted him and he encouraged her to bring the complaint forward to the Council as a whole. Councilman Buckley commented on the following: 1) He noted safe candy night and reminded everyone to set their clocks back one hour on Sunday. Mayor Magee commented on the following: 1) Congratulated Mr. Preisendanz on his promotion to Community Development Director. 2) He extended his condolences to Mr. John Beaumont, a Trauma Intervention volunteer. ADJOURNMENT The Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Agenda Item No._ Page_ of _ Page Thirteen - City Council Minutes - October 25, ~ lL v ROBERT E. MAGEF~MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FREDERI~ RAY, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Agenda Item No. Page_ of