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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2002 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TU~SDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002 ,~********,~~*****~~**~x*:~,~*~**~*******~**~****~*~*~*~**~****~*~ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelley called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: - COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER, KELLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Developmerit Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communication Manager Dennis, and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUN5EL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake Elsinore, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore v. Diamon~ Sports & Entertainment LLC et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #356131) (F`.522) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) Liberty Founders LLC v. City of Lake Elsinore, et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #355890) (F:52.2) PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINiTTES - JAN. 8, 2002 C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake Elsinore v. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (Riverside Superiar Court Case #35961). (F;52.2) City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session Items as listed above. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:04 P.M. The Closed Session discussion was completed at 6:50 p.m. RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 P.M.~ Mayor Kelley called the Regular City Council Meeting to order in pubic session at 7:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Attorney Leibold led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Father Jose Pacheco of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church provided the Invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER, KELLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Potice Chief Walsh, Information/Communication Manager Dennis, and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation - EaQ1e Scout Joshua Hardman. (F:122.1) Mayor Kelley read and presented a proclamation to Joshua Hardman for his accomplishment in becoming an Eagle Scout. She recognized Mr. and Mrs. Hardman for their support and encouragement of Joshua. Joshua Hardman thanked Councilwoman Brinley for attending his Court of Honor and thanked Mayor Kelley and City Council for their recognition and the proclamation. He thanked his mother for her help and support and encouraged the community to continue their support of scouting. b. Business of the Quarter - Fall. 2001.(F:56.1) Mayor Kelley introduced Vincent and Marilyn Occhipinti and presented the Business of the Quarter to Vincenzo's Olive Tree Restaurant. She noted that they have been in operation in the City of Lake Elsinore since 1988 and located to their current site in 1995. She indicated that Vincenzo's Olive Tree had assisted in building a positive dining image for the City and had been recognized regionally for its quality customer and food service. She noted that Vincenzo's recently hosted a luncheon for some abused children from the Aiternatives to Domestic Violence Program. Mr. Occhipinti thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition and honor. He thanked the citizens in the City for their support and patronage. PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 c: Business of the Year - 2001.(F:56.1) Mayor Keiley introduced Sally Myers and presented the Business of the Year to Sizzler Restaurant. She noted that they opened in 1987 on Casino Drive and had been involved in the community ever since. She indicated that they had provided employment opportunities for local residents, and dining experiences benefiting businesses, community groups and restaurant goers throughout the valley. Mayor Kelley noted that over the years, Sizzler had supported many community organizations including youth sports teams, City recreation activities and events, and particularly the Student of the Month Program, which recognizes the students' achievements and themselves and their families. She indicated that Sizzler hosted a monthly lunch for the students and their families. She noted that the program had been so successful that Ms. Myers had duplicated the program in other communities in which she operates restaurants. Mayor Kelley congratulated Ms. Myers for her restaurant and her contributions to the community. Ms. Myers thanked the Mayor and City Council for the Honor and congratulated Vincenzo's Olive Tree Restaurant for being Business of the Quarter. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address Items Nos. 7 and 32 of this agenda and deferred to those discussions. ` CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No. 7 MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. Joint City CounciURedevelopment Agency Study Session - December 11, 2001. (F:44.4) b. Regular City Council Meeting - December i l, 2001. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: a. Planning Commission Meeting - December 19, 2001. (F:603) 2. The following Warrant Lists were ratified: (F:123) a. December 14, 2001 b. December 31, 2001 3. The following Investment Reports were received and ordered filed: (F:12.5) a. October, 2001 b. November, 2001 4. Approved the contract renewal with Berryman and Henigar for Plan Check Services. (F:68.1)(X:60.1) Approved the contract renewal with Harris and Associates for Plan Check Services, etc. (F:68.1)(X:60.1) 6. Approved the amendment to the contract with Riverside County Environmental Health for response to trash and sewage complaints. (F:68.1) 8. Authorized expenditures for the Centennial Station Building Repairs in the amount of $30,626. (F:50.1) 9. Ratified the settlement of litigation in concurrence with the Redevelopment Agency, for First Financial Group, Inc. (F:52.2) PAGE SIX- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 BUSINESS ITEMS 31. Citv Council Committee A~pointments. (F:44.1)(X:59.1) City Manager Watenpaugh noted that annually, the Mayor, with concurrence form the City Council appoints new representatives to standing committees and other agencies. Mayor Kelley noted that she had made a special effort to involve the new Councilmembers and proposed the following appointments: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE 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 Of Governments Buckley Kelley Lake Elsinore/San Jacinto Watershed Authority Schiffner Brinley Crime Free Multi-Family Housing Project Brinley Hickman PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Task Force 2002 Hickman Brinley Elsinore Valley Arts Network Kelley Hickxnan MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO GONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE POSITIONS. 32. 28TH Year CDBG Allocation.(F:84.2) City Manager VVatenpaugh presented an overview of the CDBG Allocation. He explained that the City received the CDBG funds through the Economic Development Agency of Riverside County and were designated for assistance to low and moderate-income residents. He noted that there was a Study Session held on January 3, 2001 and staff had made some recommendations for Council to consider. Community Services Director Sapp noted that each year the City received CDBG dollars and the County, on the City's behalf, administers the program. He stated that the City anticipated an allocation of $200,000. He presented an overview of each recommendation as follows: PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS City of Lake Elsinore Swick/Matich Park ADARestroom Construction Code Enfarcement Dangerous Structure Abatement PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS City of Lake Elsinore $100,000 20,000 50,000 Senior Center Services 25,000 PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS H.O.P.E. - Food Program 2,500 Assistance League of Temecula - Operation School Bell 2,500 TOTAL $200,000 Community Services Director Sapp indicated that he would be available for questions. Mayor Kelley noted that the Council had held a Study Session regarding the CDBG Allocations and indicated that there were many worthy causes requesting funds, however the Council had to provide a compromise to fairly distribute the funds. She called upon the persons who had requested to speak. Reverend Don Butenshon, Chairman and CEO of H.O.P.E., Inc., asked Council to modify the recommendation of staff and award H.O.P.E. with $5,000. He indicated that H.O.P.E. was not a national organization and a11 of their efforts were dedicated to Elsinore Valley. He stated that they were attempting to implement 11 programs and had dedication to the eradication of hunger in the Valley; therefore every dollar that they could acquire was critical to their success. He indicated that it was his organization's philosophy that all monies collected should remain within the Valley and should be given to the men and women who live and work in the Community. He further indicated that as of yesterday his organization had decided to eliminate their 12`~' program at the County's suggestion. He stated that they did not feel that the funds would be readily available for a clothing program, however they would still be keeping their contracts with the regional and local Wal-Mart and possibly Target. He stated that they would collect the new clothes and inventory them at H.O.P.E. to be distributed to homeless families' children. He noted that Rita Purpura would be heading the program. He stated that his Organization had a great deal of pressure on them from DPSS to provide and asked that Council consider the increase in funds. PAGE NINE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Jean Clower, Assistance League of Temecula Valley - Operation School Bell, thanked the City Council and noted that the support from the City would help 33 chiidren, however they would continue to assist clothing approximately 333 children in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. She stated that they did not feel that they were isolated in Temecula but serviced the entire Valley, which consisted of four different school districts, and they would continue to do sa John Purpura, 15521 Laguna Avenue, spoke in support of increasing the funding for H.O.P.E. to $5,000. He noted that Operation School Bell was located in Temecula and did not have the same needs as Lake Elsinore. He noted that in the last ten years H.O.P.E. had increased their services to feeding over 70,000 meals each year and had been awarded one of two best distribution centers in the State of California. He noted that H.O.P.E. was an all-volunteer organization and indicated that Reverend Butenshon had dedicated his life to the organization. He noted the success of the COPS for Kids program, which provided presents at Christmas for kids who would otherwise receive very little or nothing. He indicated that the goal of their organization was to help people that really needed help and provide an opportunity for the children to have new clothes. He told a story about a family that had immigrated to the U.S.A., and were doing well, until the father went to Mexico for a visit and was killed. He noted that the mother and children were currently in financial distress and now the mother was holding two jobs to make ends meet, as well as going to school. He stated that it was obvious that the woman needed help, as well as a lot of other people in the community. He asked that Council consider the increase to $5,000. Mayor Kelley invited Council to address the item. Councilman Buckley clarified that H.O.P.E. would be starting a new program for clothing homeless children and at the same time Operation School Bell would still be working through the schools. PAGE TEN - CITY COiTNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Reverend Butenshon confirmed. Councilman Buckley noted that since H.O.P.E. would be doing something new, and considering how difficult it was to start a new program, $2,500 was not enough. He indicated that since Council was approaching a new budget he felt that $2 or 3 thousand could be shifted from the Senior Center and to H.O.P.E. and the amount could be found somewhere else in the General Fund. He stated that it would leave $22,500 for the Senior Center; $5,000 far H.O.P.E.; and $2,500 for Operation School Bell. He commented that he knew that Lake Elsinore did not have a lot of money, however $2,500 was very small and could be found somewhere else. He further stated that he felt that the CDBG money would be best spent on programs for people that really needed it. Councilman Hickman agreed with Councilman Buckley. He noted that at Christmas he worked at the Masonic Temple serving free meals and indicated that they had sent out over 100 meals to homes and served over 220 people at the Temple. He stated that there was a big need in the community and he felt that H.O.P.E. should be increased to $5,000 and the Senior Center reduced to $22,500, with Operation School Bell receiving $2,500. He stated that he wished to feed the kids since they are the community's future. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffr-er stated that he had a tremendous amount of respect for Pastor Butenshon and H,O.P.E. He noted that many organizations in the City helped support H.O.P.E. He further stated that he would be in favor, sometime in the fizture, of H.O.P.E. providing clothing for the children in need since they helped to feed the same children; however at this time Operation School Bell was providing the service and he would be in favor of approving staff's recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that the City could not decide who cared for whom, but rather just the allocation of a small amount of money. He commented that in the future he hoped that H.O.P.E. would be able to implement the clothing program and relieve Operation School Be11 of the responsibility. PAGE ELEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Councilwoman Brinley inquired if Council were to take the allotted $2,500 from the Senior Center, would the $2,500 be budgeted from the General Fund. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that it was the portion of ne~cf year's budget that would have been covered by CDBG and if it were not covered by CDBG, then some other service or program would take a hit. Councilwoman Brinley asked what Council was looking at that would take a hit. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that Council had not done the Mid-Year Budget Review and following the Mid-Year Budget Review the process would start for next years budget. Councilwoman Brinley asked why H.O.P.E. had decided to drop program 12. Reverend Butenshon stated that the County staff did not feel that they could increase the funding at that time. Councilwoman Brinley asked how much H.O.P.E. was requesting from the County. Reverend Butenshon stated that the amount requested was $25,000. Councilwoman Brinley stated that she had always been in support of Operation School Bell and stated that they had served the City well. She expressed her appreciation for all the hard work that they had done throughout the years. She asked if the change in District boundaries would affect Operation School Bell. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the City could still fund Operation School Bell in the future as long as they were providing services to the City. - Councilwoman Brinley clarified that if they were still serving children in the School District, then they would still be eligible for CDBG Funds. Community Services Director Sapp agreed. She expressed her appreciation of H.O.P.E. and indicated that she would like to see Reverend Butenshon be able to start his program as well. She stated that she wished there were more funds to go around and more to give, however she would like to see H.O.P.E, and Operation School Bell receive $2,500 each and $25,000 go to the Senior Center. She stated that she did not want to see the senior programs cut back, and indicated that she was in favor of the staff recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the suggestion to take money from the Senior Center Allotment. He stated that to do as was suggested would make a change in the budget since it would have to PAGE TWELVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 come from General Funds; and to make a change at this time would be making an approval on the City's budget prior to consideration. He stated that at the time of Budget Review the funding of H.O.P.E could be addressed. He stated that he was opposed to encumbering prior to consideration. Councilman Buckley stated that the CDBG money was for 2002/2003 and if the money were moved from the Senior Center to H.O.P.E. the Council would go into the upcoming 2002/2003 Budget with the consideration of allocating funds from the General Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that if the change were made now, it would make a determination on the upcoming budget. Councilwoman Brinley agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner. She stated that she would have no problem making a review at Mid-Year Budget Review and if there were extra dollars, they would set them aside for H.O.P.E. Councilman Hickman noted that consideration should be given as to what is given to Senior Citizen Service, which amounted to appro~cimately $100,000. He stated that taking 2'/z% from CDBG Funds could be made up very easily. He stated that he would really like to see H.O.P.E. get the $5,000; keep Operation School Bell at $2,500 and reduce the Senior Center to $22,500. He indicated that he would like to see the City of Lake Elsinore support "one stop shopping" where people could get clothes and food. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that Councilman Buckley was correct in noting that the dollars from CDBG were for next year and would require some subsidy from the General Fund should Council wish to reduce the CDBG Allocations to the Senior Center. He explained that it would be more appropriate to review the whole budget and at that time Council may wish to allocate more money. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that he had no great objections to giving more money to H.O.P.E., however he felt that further PAGE THIRTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 allocations should be done at the time the Budget was under consideration. Mayor Kelley noted that at the Study Session she was told that H.O.P.E. was developing a program to take over the fiznction of Operation School Bell and that evening H.O.P.E. had caused confusion by saying that they eliminated program 12 which would have assumed the program provided by Operation School Bell. She explained that Operation School Bell had a very close relationship with the Lake Elsinore Unified School District and she had personally seen students benefit from the program. She further noted the benefits H.O.P.E. provided to the citizens. She commented that as a Council they would like to see most of the dollars stay in the community and they do with Operation School Bell. She indicated that although they were based in Temecula, the dollars came back to benefit Lake Elsinore. She stated that it would be very nice to make changes with a stroke of the pen, however the hard fact was the appropriate time to adjust the budget was at Budget Review. She stated that she was open to looking at the Seniar Center and moving some dollars around. She agreed with City Manager Watenpaugh that the Council needed to see the whole picture and should not nit-pick the budget until there was a complete view of the entire picture. She noted that dollars could be moved at that time. She stated that she would be in favor of the staff recommendations. She noted the difficulty of making decisions without seeing the whole picture and at that time more than the requested amount might be considered. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED WITH A 3 TO 2 VOTE WITH BUCKLEY AND HICKMAN CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ALLOCATIONS: PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS City of Lake Elsinore Swick/Matich Park ADA Restroom Construction $100,000 Code Enforcement 20,000 Dangerous Structure Abatement 50,000 PAGE FOURTEEN - GTTY GOUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS City of Lake Elsinore Senior Center Services PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS 25,000 H.O.P.E. - Food Program 2,500 Assistance League of Temecula - Operation School Bell 2,500 TOTAL $200,000 ITEM PULL FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Lease A,greement - Lake Elsinore Historical Society - Lake Elsinare Cultural Center Basement. (F:68.1)(X:108.20) City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the item. Community Services Director Sapp explained that the Historical Society would like to take the basement of the Cultural Center and renovate the area into a Historical Museum. He indicated that the lease Agreement for the facility for the first term would be for 5 years and the second term would be for 10 years with a$1 annual payment for each term. He stated that at the end of the Agreement, the City had the option of reentering into negotiations or terminating the agreement with the Historical Society. Donna Morin, President of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society, noted that they had been working with Community Services Director Sapp for quite some time and felt that they had doted every "i" and crossed every "t". She asked for an explanation as to why Council pulled the item. PAGE FIFTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Mayor Kelley explained that the City Attorney and Council wished to discuss the item and then she would invite Ms. Morin and Ms. Atkins to address Council. She asked the City Attorney to address the item. City Attorney Leibold stated that the proposed lease that was before Council for consideration provided possessory interest to the Historical Society of the Cultural Center Basement facility to be used as a Historical Museum. She indicated that it required that the Historical Soeiety make certain repairs and that was in effect consideration for the lease in addition to a$1 a year lease payment. She stated that the issue was raised during Agenda Review of the status, and what should be done with the pews that were from the former church use, that were currently stored in the basement. She stated that she was not sure if there was an interest from the Historical Society to want the pews or an interest from the City to dispose of the pews, however the issue arose as to what should be done with the pews and whether it should be incorporated as part of the lease. City Attorney Leibold stated that the issue of the pews and whether the City had the legal authority to sell or transfer interest to the pews had come up previously in a vacuum outside of the context of the lease, and legally as City owned properiy the pews can be disposed of only if they were declared surplus property following certain legal procedures, offering them to other public agencies and finally going to auction. She explained that the question of whetherthe pews could be part of the consideration of the lease. City Attorney Leibold stated that they could, since it was part of the premises and are being stored in the basement, however she was not sure who made the request. Mayor Kelley stated that Councilman Hickman had asked the question regarding whether the Historical Society was still interested in the pews. She indicated that since no one from the Historical Society was present it was decided to pose some questions to the Historical Society at the Couneil Meeting; however it came back legally to the lease prior to the signing. Mayor Kelley asked if the Historical Society wished to have them and if so, did it need to be PAGE SIXTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 included in the lease prior to signing. She stated that if they did not want the pews then the lease agreement could be moved forward. Councilman Hickman inquired if the Historical Society wished to have the pews and it had to be put in the lease, whether it could be brought back at the next meeting. City Attorney Leibold suggested that Council approve and direct staff to make the changes indicated and proceed through to execution of the agreement. She noted that there was a balancing of the public benefit/public good and the Historical Society interests. She indicated that it had come to her attention that the City might be viewing the pews as a liability, since now that the City intends to lease the basement to the Historical Society, the City would have to undertake the obligation of removing them and storing them somewhere. She further indicated that if they were viewed as an asset, then the Historical Society wanted them. She stated that she was not sure in the balance of consideration where the pews fe1L Mayor Kelley noted that there had been consideration of the issue during Agenda Review and since the Historical Society had approached staff and Council previously and requested them, it was felt that the Historical Society might still be interested. She indicated that in the past when the Historical Society had approached the City regarding the pews there was no Lease Agreement and the subject was in a vacuum, now with the lease in place it was a different matter. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that the City would like to give them to the Historical Society, however the City was not able to just "give" the pews away, but they could be made part of the lease obligation. Mayor Kelley asked if Ms. Morin would like to speak. Ms. Morin stated that if the Historicai Society could not have the pews, then they would be more than happy to take on the sale of the pews and turn the funds over to the City. She stated that it was her understanding that the City would like to retain some of the pews, however if it was going to create a problem, the Historical Society would like the PAGE SEVENTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 opportunity to sell the pews and apply the money to the renovation of the basement. She stated that she would like to see the City and the Historical Society bring the transaction to a conclusion. She explained that it was vital that they move forward to allow them to apply for grants. City Attorney Leibold stated that the presumption was that the proposed lease would require the City to remove the pews and store them, which would be a cost to the City. She indicated that if the City would like to eliminate the cost, by giving them as part of the consideration for the wark, the Historical Society was going to undertake in the basement, possession of the pews or some of the pews, with the condition that any sale proceeds earned by the Historical Society for the pews, be devoted to the repairs and invested back into the facility; which at the end of the lease term is currently provided to the benefit of the City, then the item is complete. Ms. Morin agreed. City Attorney Leibold stated that there was a balancing and considerations, but the City needed to show that they were eliminating a liability that would incur a cost for the City, and what would be accomplished would be to give the Historical Society the ability to earn money and invest it back into the facility, which the Historical Society had a possessory interest and the City owned in the long run. Ms. Morin stated that the Historical Society had offered to sell the pews a long time ago. Mayor Kelley called upon Ruth Atkins. Ruth Atkins, 15237 Lake Trail, stated that it was her desire to see the Lease Agreement signed and proceed with the rehabilitation of the basement. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE LEASE OF THE BASEMENT OF THE CULTURAL CENTER; WITH CERTAIN OF THE PEWS TO BE SOI.D BY THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE TO BE USED FOR REPAIRS. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:02 P.M. PAGE EIGHTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:12 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS Pete Dawson, 18010 Grand Avenue, addressed the issue of water in the Lake. He noted that all the lakes in Southern California are up, with the exception of Lake Elsinore. He noted that in spite of a court order Lake Elsinore had not received any water to date. He noted the receipt of water from the natural watershed and felt that it belonged to the City of Lake Elsinore and should not be paid for. Teri Ferro, 29054 Forest View, announced that she was running for the County Auditor/Controller position and thanked the people of Lake Elsinore for their support. She presented an overview of the position of Auditor/Controller and noted the three major problems with the cunent office. She stated that she proposed to bring professional leadership with accountability and responsibility to the position. She promised to look for ways to save taxpayers dollars through better training of staff. She asked ' that the citizens of Lake Elsinore vote for her on March 5. John Purpura, 15521 Laguna, stated that he wished to clarify that he was not implying that Operation School Bell was spending all the money in Temecula. He knew that they had done a fine job, however he was hoping that H.O.P.E. would get more. He commented on water in the Lake and noted that some of the water in Canyon Lake was not suitable for Lake Elsinore and cautioned the City to be careful of the water that they receive. Ben Butte~eld, 18040 Grand Avenue, provided an exhibit to Councii, which showed the trash problems being experienced along the Lakeshore. He noted the liability that now occurred beyond private property. He offered to assist with cleanup if the City would provide trash receptacles. He commented that in the past Pro Marine has assisted him in cleaning up his property by allowing him to use their dumpster and equipment. PAGE NINETEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following: 1. Thanked Mr. Butterfieid for the information and stated that the City would conduct a survey and move expeditiously to bring the item back to Council to allow staff to clean up the property, as well as requesting County assistance. 2. Announced a Mid-Year Budget Review to be set for Thursday, January 17, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. 3. Announced the Chamber of Commerce Installation on Saturday, 7anuary 19, 2002 at the Diamond Club at 6:00 p.m. 4. Announced the Lake Elsinore Watershed Authority Meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2002 at EVMWD at 2:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS The City Attorney reported on the discussion of the Closed Sessions Items as listed on the agenda with no reportable action. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Hickman commented on the following: Reported on his experiences at the League of California Cities. He presented an overview of the classes he attended on Tourism, Changing Attitudes Toward Housing, Economic Development That Fits Your City and Future City Funds. He stated that he felt that the taxpayers money was well spent on the trip. PAGE TWENTY - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 2. He stated that he would be attending the Study Session with the Water Board and if they get approval on January 23, they would be able to proceed with the addition of reclaimed water to the Lake the 15` of February. Reported that he and Councilman Buckley attended the Republican Central Committee to aid in support of Teri Ferro for Auditor/Controller for Riverside County. 4. Complimented staff and the storeowners for the reduction of shopping carts left around the City. He commended staff for the cards that were provided to employees, listing the phone number of the stores; therefore if they see a shopping cart they can call the store. He encouraged the citizens to call the store to report shopping carts that had been abandoned. 5. Commented on the phone calls that he had received regarding trash bins and encouraged people to be good neighbors and if they see a bin out in the street after trash day, he suggested that they move it up to the persons house rather than complain. 6. Stated that he was sorry that H.O.P.E. could not acquire more funding, however he would work hard to see how more could be acquired. Councilman Buckley commented on the following: Corrected Councilman Hickman and stated that the organization was the Congress ofCalifornia Republicans. Councilman Hickman thanked him for the correction. 2. Stated that his vote was not against Operation School Bell and was not an attempt to take anything away from Operation School Bell, or to dictate who should take care of whom, but rather an attempt to insure that somebody could take care of somebody. He stated that the spirit of the CDBG process was money that would go directly to the people. He stated that he felt that it would be more appropriate to take CDBG PAGE TWENTY- ONE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 funds and use them for H.O.P.E. and then address the Senior Center in the upcoming budget discussions to insure they are properly funded. 3. Addressed the use of the City Council Suite at the Diamond and suggested that the Suite be set aside for a certain number of home games to be made available to local charities to reward their volunteers or to raise money for their organization. He asked City Attorney Leibold to give her opinion on this proposal. City Attorney Leibold stated that under the terms of the Agreement the City retains the right to one of the suites for all home games at the Diamond. She indicated that it was at the City's pleasure as to how it was used. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that it would be at the pleasure of the RDA. City Attomey Leibold stated that in the past the protocol had been to rotate it among the elected officials. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that in the past it was divided equally between the Boardmembers and when it was an odd number the day was givEn to a business in the community or to someone that the City was trying to promote or market. He stated that if the Council wished to proceed in a different manner, then the City Manager's Office needed direction from Council. Councilman Buckley stated that he felt that if an organization had a 501 C3 designation, they could sign up for use of the suite and utilize it for their organization. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if the RDA wished to consider that action, then he could meet with Councilman Buckley and draft a report for the next meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the following: 1. Addressed the item that Mr. Butterfield brought before Council and stated that it would be difficult to determine how all the items came to be around the lake, however he would be in favor of the City helping to address the issue. He stated that all of Council would be in fa~or of cleaning up the Lakeshore. PAGE TWENTY-TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1. Announced an RTA fieldtrip from Elsinore Middle School to the Air Museum at March Air Force Base and lunch. She stated that the object was to demonstrate that buses are a good thing and encourage ridership. 2. She stated that she hoped to ha~e the performing Bus Stop perform for Council in Mid-February. She stated that the performance was geared for K-4th grades and designed to introduce bus transportation to the younger children. 3. She reported that her attendance at the League of California Cities was very successful. She noted that she and Councilman Hickman met with other officials to address the RDA and what could be done through grants and programs for businesses. 4. Agreed with Councilman Buckley regarding the Diamond Suite. She stated that in the past Council, on an independent basis, had donated the Suite to the different organizations in the community. She felt that it was a good thing to do. Mayor Kelley commented on the following: Announced that the Super Series Youth Baseball Toumament would be held Januarx 19~' through the 2151 at McVicker Park. 2. Advised that Cruise Night would be held Saturday January 26`h, 3:00 p.m: to 8:00 pm. 3. Congratulated the recipients of the Business of the Quarter and Business of the Year. She expressed City's appreciation of them. 4. Congratulated Joshua Hardman on his accomplishment in becoming an Eagle Scout. PAGE TWENTY-THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 5. Addressed Mr. Butterfield's concerns regarding the trash along the Lakeshore. She assured him it would be taken care of in a timely manner. 6. Expressed her delight that Councilman Hickman was able to sit in on a seminar regarding local businesses and economic gardening. 7. Noted that most of Council had donated the Suite at the Diamond to various organizations. She noted that she personally had used her allotted days as prizes at Grad Night. 8. Noted that it was not the intention of Council to slight H.(J.Y.L. It was the intention to distribute the funds as evenly as passitiie. St;e assured H.O.P.E. that once Council had the opportunity to ?ook a±: the total picture they would be better able to decide how to distribute the funds for the future. She noted the pitfalls of cutting up the Eu~oet prior to looking at the Budget as a whole. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:45 P.M. OF LAKE PAGE TWENTY-FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JAN. 8, 2002 Respectfully submitted, ~ - ~~~~ Ad ia L. Paredes, Deputy City Clerk City of Lake Etsinore CITY CLERK/ HUNiAN 1~.FSOURGES DIRECTOR Z:ITY (-F LAKE ELSINORE