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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2003 Joint City Council /RDA Study SessionMINUTES JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 :~:~:~~:r:~~~:~*:~~~:~~~~:~:~:~~r:~~~~~: ~~~x:~~:~~~~:~:~~~r~~:~~: *~~~~~~~:~:~:~:r*~~~~ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brinley called the Joint Study Session to order at 4:06 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILl!'IEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN, KELLEY,SCHIFFNER BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE / Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Public Works Manager Payne and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. DISCUSSION ITEMS (F:44.1) Councilman Buckley addressed the Warrant List. Administrative Services Director Boone clarified all check numbers referenced. Councilman Hickman also addressed the Warrant List, and Administrative Services Director Boone provided further clarification. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 32, Traffic Signal Maintenance - County of Riverside. He indicated that after extensive review by staff, it was recommended that Council void the existing contract and allow a new agreement with the County of Riverside. PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 11, 2003 Councilman Hickman addressed the traffic signal on the corner of Collier Ave. and Hwy. 74 noting that it "didn't look righY'. Community Development Director Brady noted that prior to activation of a new signal the heads were turned and upon activation, the heads would be turned to face the proper direction. There was discussion on the work done to the roadway in that area. Councilwoman Kelley addressed item No. 33, Ordinance No. 1091. City Manager Watenpaugh provided an overview of the item, noting that staff was working on a revised citation program. He indicated that a Resolution would be presented to Council in two weeks covering the citation fees. Councilwoman Kelley clarified the use of signs and publicity to notify the community of the potential changes in the policy. Community Development Director Brady indicated that a citation would be issued without a warning. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that it would give staff the opportunity to be more productive and noted that an additional Code Enforcement Officer who was familiar with the area would be joining the staff. Councilman Hickman questioned if Code Enforcement could report potholes. Community Development Director Brady confirmed and noted that any staff inember who noticed a pothole was encouraged to report it. There was discussion of the accessibility of Code Enforcement Officers on the weekends. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 34, Consideration of WIN. He provided an overview of the program and noted that it would be discussed with a representative at the Regular City Council Meeting. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 35, Mayor's Task Force on the Homeless, and noted that it was at the Mayor's request and supported by Council. He gave an explanation of staff's recommendation for appointments to the task force. He stated that an inventory was in process to count the number of homeless in the County and the services they needed. He commented that City residents only were approved for appointment to the Task Force. Councilwoman Kelley requested a copy of the question the PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 11, 2003 County used in their survey. There was discussion on the method used by the County far the inventory to be done in three days. There was discussion on the rights of the County regarding the City Land Use Regulations and their status as exempt. Councilwoman Kelley requested clarification of the services provided at the site. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was being evaluated. Councilman Schiffner noted that he would support the homeless in the City. Mayor Brinley addressed the funding and maintenance of the site. There was discussion on the possibility of another site location out of the area. Councilwoman Kelley addressed State regulations regarding the homeless and the issue of liability. City Attorney Leibold confirmed that there were regulations in place at the State level for homeless shelters, however since it was not a project through the City, and she was not familiar. There was discussion on Building Codes and Health & Safety Codes; and the potential violations at the site. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the State had jurisdiction of the site, the City did not. There was further discussion on the condition and location of the campground site. Councilman Hickman clarified the number of appointments to the Task Force. Mayor Brinley provided an overview of the potential appointees and a brief description of their professional responsibilities. There was discussion on the method of appointment and the issues to be addressed. There was further discussion on the homeless to be served by the City homeless shelter and where they came from. City Attorney Leibold addressed the issue of residency requirements. Councilman Hickman addressed the issue of location of the homeless shelter. There was further discussion on the location of the facility. Mayor Brinley addressed Item Na 36, Regional TUMF. She noted the problems the County was having with the Farm Bureau and indicated that Mr. Bill Kipp would be at the Regular Council Meeting to answer questions. City Manager Watenpaugh provided a brief history of the Regional TUMF. He suggested that Council direct a study session to further discuss the issues and to give staff to time gather additional information in order to provide for accurate answers. He provided a brief overview of the issues that could be addressed. There was discussion on the various issues that had not been clarified by the agencies. City Attorney Leibold indicated that due to notice PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 11, 2003 requirements to adopt an ordinance like the TUMF the issues would be presented to Council prior to the April 8, 2003 Council Meeting. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the TUMF and MSHCP needed to clarify remaining issues staff was unable to explain. There was discussion on the TUMF implementation plan, the administrative plan and the possibility of a penalty incurred for the City choosing not to participate in the TUMF. Councilwoman Kelley addressed the issue of litigation. Councilman Buckley noted that WRCOG would defend any TUMF related lawsuit. City Attorney Leibold noted that the administrative part of the TUMF needed clarification. City Manager Watenpaugh suggested a study session to further discuss the issues. He clarified that adopting the TUMF and MSHCP would guarantee Measure A funds. ADJOURNMENT THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION WAS ADJnL-H~1ED AT S:ll PAMELA B~INLEY, MA CITY OF LAKE ELSINO ~1'Ll ~ G IE KELLEY, CHA~N REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Respectfully submitted, G[iLX~.~/ Adria Paredes, Deputy City Clerk PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - MARCH 11, 2003 ATTEST: ~ VICHI AD, CM , CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE