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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2002 City Council/RDA Study SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDELOPMENTAGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002 ~~~~~~:~~~~~*~~:~~*~~~:~*:~~~~~:~*~~~~:~*~~:~*~*~:~~~~~:~~*~~*~*~*~~:~~ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelley called the Study Session to order at 4:04 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN SCHIFFNER, KELLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY (Councilwoman Brinley arrived at 4:17 p.m.) Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. Aeenda Review. (F:44.1) Mayor Kelley addressed the Presentations and asked who would be the Business of the Quarter and Business of the Year. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the Business of the Quarter would be Vincenzo's Olive Tree Restaurant and Business of the Year would be Sizzler Restaurant. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner addressed Item No. 8, regarding the Centennial Station Building Repairs. He asked what would PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - JAN. 8, 2002 specifically be done with the money requested, City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that there was need for some structural repair, and presented an overview of the items that needed to be addressed. Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 7, regarding the Lease Agreement with the Historical Society - Lake Elsinore Cultural Center Basement. He questioned the section of the Lease Agreement, which addressed "Care and Maintenance". City Manager Watenpaugh noted that staff had met with the Historical Society and noted that they understood what would have to be done to rehabilitate the Basement. Councilman Hickxnan addressed the pews in the basement and asked if the Historical Society could sell the pews for a fundraiser. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the Historical Society had approached the City regarding the sale of the pews, and at that time, it was found that the City would have had to declare them as surplus property, since the sale of the pews would ha~e been considered a gift of public funds. City Attorney Leibold explained since the Historical Society had proposed to enter into a Lease Agreement with the City, a consideration for the sale of the pews could be used to provide funds for the repair of the building which would benefit the City. Mayor Kelley indicated that she was under the impression that some of the pews had inscriptions on them. Community Services Director Sapp stated that there were no inscriptions on any of the pews. He indicated that there were some six-foot pews that would remain in the Cultural Center, however the larger pews could be sold. City Attorney Leibold presented an overview of the lease. Mayor Kelley stated that she would like to have his item thoroughly e~lained at the Council Meeting. Community Services Director Sapp stated that he would contact the representatives from the Historical Society to discuss the issue of the pews. Mayor Kelley addressed Item No. 6 regarding the Contract with Riverside County Environmental Health - Response to Trash and Sewage Complaints and asked for clarification. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the services rendered by the PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - JAN. 8, 2002 County and explained that if they did not perform the required services then the City would have to contract with a private lab to perform the tests. Mayor Kelley requested clarification on the issue of trash. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that testing was required for anything that might contain possible contamination. Community Development Director Brady explained that the Building Department and Planning Department would occasionally use the services, however it was not on a frequent basis. Councilman Hickman addressed Item Nos. 4 and 5, regarding Contract Renewal with Berryman and Henigar and Harris and Associates for Plan Check. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the private firms listed were used for plan checking and the cost is passed on to the customer. He noted that it was part of the City's cost recovery program. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner clarified the cost to the City for plan checking services. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the costs charged by the City for City Services would not be increased, however the increased cost for plan checking would be passed on to the users. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner noted that he had several complaints regarding the time it took to have a plan check. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City made a frequent review of the time line for plan checking and each plan is dated in and out of the City, however he offered to look into it. He noted that outside architects were used by the customer for their design and when they get behind, they tell the customer that they have submitted the plans to the City and when the subject was investigated, it was found that they had not. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner addressed Item No. 9, regarding the First Financial Group, Inc. Settlement. He indicated that he wished to have the comparison between the possible $4 or $6 million obligation and the actual settlement of $150,000. He asked if the City Attorney would present an explanation of the item. City Attorney Leibold stated that she would suggest that the item was listed on RDA Agenda and would give a full explanation at that time. PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - JAN. S, 2002 Mayor Kelley addressed Item No. 31, regarding City Council Appointments and suggested the following: CITY COUNCIL COMMTTTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointee Alternate California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Kelley Brinley Habitat Conservation Agency Schiffner Hickman Chamber of Commerce - EDC Hickman Kelley Riverside Transit Agency Brinley Kelley Riverside County Transportation Commission Schiffner Buckley Western Riverside Council Df Governments Buckley Kelley Lake Elsinore/San Jacinto Watershed Authority Schiffner Brinley Crime Free Multi-Family Housing Project Brinley Hickman Task Force 2002 Hickman Brinley Elsinare Valley Arts Network Kelley Hickman Mayor Kelley addressed Item No. 31, 28th Year Community Development Block Crrant Allocation. She indicated that one question PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - JAN. 8, 2002 was left after the CDGB Study Session, regarding the endorsement of H.O.P.E. as opposed to Operation School Bell. She stated that she had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Lindsey from the School District and Ms. Lindsey indicated that they had a very close association with H.O.P.E., however they did not anticipate severing relations with Operation School Bell and they would work with both of them. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that an explanation should be given at the Council Meeting. Councilwoman Brinley stated that she had been in contact with Pastor Butenshon, and he stated that he had been in contact with the School District and Operation School Bell. Mayar Kelley stated that it would have been nice if Reverend Butenshon had notified Council of his intent. City Manager Watenpaugh asked if Reverend Butenshon had provided any information from Wal-Mart or Target. Community Services Director Sapp stated that Reverend Buntenshon had nothing in writing at this time, however he had verbal commitments. He stated that Reverend Butenshon would be following up in writing. Mayor Kelley stated that there was nothing that stated that Council could still compromise by funding each with $2,500. She stated that her concern was if H.O.P.E.'s program did not come to fruition. Councilman Hickman suggested giving Operation School Bell $1,000, since they are so well financed and H.O.P.E. $4,000. He suggested that the seniors could be cut as well. Mayar Pro Tem Schiffner noted that if Operation School Bell were to resign from certain schools, then they could not go to other agencies for funding for the students that were dropped. He suggested that it was such a small amount that Council should continue on as it has beeri done in the past. Councilwoman Brinley questioned if H.O.P.E. was totally prepared to take over the program. Councilman Hickman noted the amount of ineals that H.O.P.E. provides and noted that more was needed. There was general discussion in regard to H.O.P.E. and the ability to provide the same service as Operation School Bell. There was general discussion in regard to the amount allocated to each organization and how it could be reallocated. PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - JAN. 8, 2002 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY No Comments. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:50 P.M. G ~ KELLEY, MA OR Y OF LAKE ELSINORE Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Ad ' L. Paredes, Deputy City Clerk A'T ~ST: ~ ~,w VICKI KASAD, C.M.C., CITY CLERK H~TMAl~ RESOURCES DIRECTOR CII'Y Ok' I.AK~ ELSINORE