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Home My WebLink About03-12-2002 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2002 ~~~~~***:~:~~~~~~:~~~*:~~~~~~:~~:~*~~~:~~~~~:~*~:~~*:~~:~~~~~~~:~*~~*~~~**~~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kelley 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, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING Y.,ITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake Elsinore, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore v. Diamond Sports & Entertainment LLC et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #356131) (F:52.1)(X:40.1) PAGE TWO - CTTY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 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. Superiar Court Case #355890)(F:52.1)(X:40.1) C. CONFERENCE WTTH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake Elsinore v. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (Riverside Superior Court Case #35961). (F:52.2)(X:40.1) City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session Items as listed above. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:03 P.M. The Closed Session Discussion was completed at 6:25 p.m. RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 p.m.~ Mayor Kelley reconvened the public session of the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Leibold. INVOCATION The Invocation was provided by Pastor Phil Saenc, representing Bread of Life Fellowship Apostolic Assembly. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COiJNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY, PAGE TH1t~E - CITY COiTNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER, KELLEY 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, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and City Clerk/Human Resources Director Kasad. PRESENTATIONS None. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met and discussed all items listed on the agenda, with no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Item No. 4, Claim No. 2002-05. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTEA The following Minutes were approved: (F:44.4) a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - February 12, 2002. b. Regular City Council Meeting - February 12, 2002. c. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - February 26, 2002. d. Regular City Council Meeting - February 26, 2002. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: e. Planning Commission Meeting - February 20, 2002. (F:603) 2. Ratified Warrant List for February 28, 2002. (F:123) 3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for January, 2002. (F:12.5) 4. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator for handling the Claim Against the City submitted by Jeff & Michelle Neese (CL# 2002-04). (F:52.2) 5. Approved Disclosure Agreement with California Tax Data for SB 1122 Disclosure Authorization for Special Districts. (F:68.1) 6. Adopted Resolution No. 2002-15 - Amending the City's Corporate Boundary Along Highway 74 (Annexation No. 70). (F:20.2) RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PLAN OF SERVICES PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 FOR AND REQUESTING LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION NO. 70 WHICH REPRESENTS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S CORPORATE BOUNDARY (BY ANNEXING AND DETACHING CERTAIN PROPERTIES ALONG HWY. 74) WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE RAMSGATE SPECIFIC PLAN. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. BUSINESS ITEMS None. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Claim A~ainst the City submitted bv Richard Beach (CL#2002-051.(F:52.2) Councilwoman Brinley requested that the City Attorney Leibold clarify this item. City Attorney Leibold explained that Councilwoman Brinley would not be participating in this vote on this claim as her vehicle was involved and she was advised to not participate in this vote. She clarified that Councilwoman Brinley was the victim in this incident. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0, WITH COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY NOT PARTICIPATING TO REJECT AND REFER THE CLAIM OF RICHARD BEACH TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR FOR HANDLING. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:05 P.M. PAGE 5IX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 7:08 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, indicated that since the park assessment issue came up, a problem was generating in the floodplain. She inquired if it would still go forward with the apparent change in the 3,000 floodplain acres. She indicated that she felt it ought to be brought to the attention of the public. She noted her participation in a group called Citizens Against Additional Park Taxes; and suggested that they would not stop or go away. Kenneth Keyser, 15176 Coral Court, indicated that he was a Boy Scout in Troop 99, and thanked the Council for building the Skatepark at McVicker. He commented that the facility would be a lot of fun. Mayor Kelley noted that the Skatepark Opening Ceremonies would be held on Saturday, March 30~' at 2 p.m. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following: 1) Addressed the comments by Mrs. Hyland and advised that he had received a packet regarding the flood easements in the back basin today and would be reviewing the materials and their impacts. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS No Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS No Reports. PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Buckley had no comments. Councilman Hickman commented on the following: 1) Indicated that Jessie Strong asked that staff look at 217 Campus Way, as there was a falling tree, which was dangerous. 2) Thanked Chief Walsh for his assistance with a situation at the Middle School. 3) Noted that the John Henry Company, which handles baskets and merchandise from China, would be holding a major garage sale on Saturday, March 16~' at 8 a.m. 4) Thanked City staff for picking up 30 shopping carts, noting that developing a positive image was reached through small steps. Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1) Announced the EDC Lunch of March 14"' at the Diamond Club, with the topic of the City's Economic Gardening Program. She indicated that Assistant City Manager Best would be the featured speaker and encouraged attendance. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the following: 1) Agreed with Kenneth Keyser that the Skatepark would be a lot of fiin, and noted that he would be bringing his grandson to try i± out. Mayor Kelley commented on the following: 1) Announced the following upcoming events: PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 2002 a. STORM Open House - Saturday, March 16`h at the Diamond Club. b. Fred Hall Boat Show - March 20-24 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. a Cruise Night - March 23Td from 3 to 8 p.m., Downtown. d. Lake Elsinore Children's Fair & Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 30`" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McVicker Park. e. McVicker Canyon Skate Park Dedication - Saturday, March 30`" from 2 to 4p.m. at McVicker Park. 2) Wished Hazel Sherman a Happy 101 St Birthday, noting that Mrs. Sherman had lived in Lake Elsinore since 1923. She indicated that the City would be arranging for recognition. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:43 P.M. ~~LG(' ~' / ENIE KELLEY, MAY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: ( ~ ~. 2~~~:;, ,~ "./I!:'I{I SAD, CMC, CITY CLERK/ HJI~IAN R,~:SDURCES DIRECTOR C'I'I'~' OF I,AKE ELSINORE