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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2002 City Council/RDA Study SessionNIINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDELOPMENTAGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY C1F LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSiNORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002 ~*~*:~*,~~~~,~~*,~*~a~~:~~,~,~~,~~~~~~*~~,~,~,~**~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~,~~~~~ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketley called the Study Session to order at 4:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCiLMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER, KELLY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRTNLEY Also present were: City Manager W atenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, CityAttorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. 1. A~enda Review. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that plaques had been prepared for the Skate Park Committee. He e~lained that the City of Corona would be addressing Fiscal Issues and concerns; and following that presentation, staff had a cake prepared for the Gity's 114~` Birthday and Council would be invited to blow out the candles. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner addressed Item No. 6, regarding•the request for support by Riverside Counry Transportation ~ommission PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 9, 2002 regarding improvemenY of services to Metrolink. He stated that he would pull the item to provide information to the publia Councilrnan Hickman asked if the item had anything to do with the RTA. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that it did not. Councilman Hickman indicated that the children in the City were having trouble getting the busses to take them to school. Councilman Hickman addressed ltem No. 7, regarding the Community Development Block Grant Funding/Cooperation Agreement. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the City of Lake Elsinore was a non-entitled city. He further explained that an entitled city must have a population of more than 50,000. He `indicated that as a non-entitled City an agreernent must be signed through the Gounty to qualify for the City's portion of the grant, therefore the City renews the agreement every three years. Councilman Hickman asked if the amourit was allocated or if the Gity request certain amounts. City Manager Watenpaugh explained ihat it was an automatic atlocation based an population. He indicated that the County did retain a small amount for adiniriistration of the grant. Councilman Hickman asked how much the City received. Gommunity Services Director Sapp indicated that it was $208,000 and should Congress allocate more funds, then the City would receive an increase. Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 8, regarding the Professional Services Ageement at the Diamond Stadium for Security. He asked for clarification regarding the Security and Lighting. City Attorney Leibold explained that there was a provision in the License Agreement that provided that the Storm would pay the overage, however the Storm pays the City $375,000 a year for the privilege of playing baseball. Councilman Hickman inquired if the City got a percentage of the tickets. City Attorney Leibold stated that the City did not get a percentage of the baseball tickets, however the City did get a percentage of the concessions: Councilman Hickman questioned the responsibility for maintenance. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City maintains a portion of the Stadium, PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSYON - APRiL 9, 2002 which includes the'exterior, the physical structure, electrical and restroom facilities. He indicated that the Storm maintains the turf and the field. Councilman Hickman questioned the terms of the License Agreement. City Attorney Leibold presented an overview of the use of the Stadium per the License Agreement. Councilman Hickman asked if there was more than one bid for Security. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh explained that the City had the current Security fum perform security when the City originally ran the Stadium and it was felt that they worked well with the team and the Ciry. Councilman Buckley questioned Item No. 21, regarding the Weed Abatement Program. He stated that since there had been no resolve regarding the tax lien issue, he felt that the item should be tabled. City Attorney Leibold explained that it was a matter of notice, and the question was when there was a tax sale would the prior recorded Weed Abatement Lien be extinguished by the sale or would it remain on tfie property as a lien that the new owner would ha~e to pay. She fiu-ther explained that the hearing for this Meeting was the opportunity for property owners to object to the City's Weed Abaternent Progrun. She noted that except that it was a Weed Abatement Lien, which did not speak to the other issue of the t~ sale: City Manager Watenpaugh explained thatthe City, under the Teeter Plan; had received the money for the lien. He noted that the County could waive the lien if they choose to, since the City had already been paid. City Attorney Leibold indicated that the City could not waive the fee, snice the County has already paid the lien to the City. Councilman Buckley stated that the Counry did not charge the property owner the Weed Abatement; the City did. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the County had already reimbursed the City for the Weed Abatement liens; therefore it became the property of the Counry. City Attorney Leibold stated that she wonid work with Administrative Services Director Boone to prepare a memo presenting a finding. Mayor Kelley clarified that the item to be heard was not tied directly with the concern that was stated by Councilman Buckley and would not hnider Councilman Buckley's cancern by going forwazd. City Attorney PAGE FOUR- STUDY SESSION - APRIL 9, 2002 Leibold agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that he was not in favor of continuing the item. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the property owners had undl May lst to abate or clean their property, therefare if Councii allowed testimony of those present and then continued to the ne~ meeting; it would allow Councilxnan Buckiey's concerns to be properly addressed, and the City could still move forward with the program. He indicated that this would a11ow the City xo rneet the May 1s1 deadline. City Attorney Leibold stated that the Mayor could open the public hearing to allow testimony; leave the publrc hearing open; then atthe April 23`d, regularly scheduled ' Meeting, the continued public hearing could address any outstanding questions or issues; close the public hearing; and not interrupt the schedule for Weed Abatement. Mayor Kelley concurred. Councilman Hickman asked who selected the lots to be abated. City Manager Watenpaugh:explained that Code Enforcement goes into the field and identifies if the lots ha~e been abated or not. He fiuther explained that after inspection Code Enforcement provides a list and the City contractor then abates the properties. Councilman Buckley questioned the people with property under water. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that some of the properry along the Lake was narrow and long and a portion of the property was under water and portion was not. City Manager Watenpaugh asked if the suggested procedure would meet with Counciiman Buckley's approval. Councilxrian Buckley confirmed. ' Mayor Fro Tem Schiffner addressed:Item No. 31, regarding the participation in the Joint Application for 10 (A) Permit from the USFWA for the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. He : indicated that on page 9; item 5 of the Staff report it stated that the City would be willing to comtnit to an Impiementation Agreement. He stated that it appeared that the City was committing to the Irnplementation Agreement and he did not feel that was the intent of the Ciry. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that this action was conceptual approval to a11ow USFWS to move through the process. He indicated that until the City signed an Implementation Agreement, the Ciry had the opportunity to pull out of the program. City Attorney Leibold stated that staff would include a cover letter that defines the PAGE FIVE - STUD~' SESSIQN - APRIL 9, 2002 City's position upon signature of the document. City Manager Watenpaugh expiained that this action was conceptual, since the City did not know the outcome of the study or how much the plan would cost. Councilman Hickman expressed concern regarding the taking of land in the City and the City had no recourse. He expressed his discontent. There was general discussionxegarding the MSHCP regarding the endangered and potential endangered species. Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 32, regarding the renewal of Animal Control Agreement. He asked if staff could comrnit to a May 1S` deadline for the Administrative Citatioiis. City Maziager Watenpaugh indicated that City Attorney Leibold stated that if it would require Council action it would have to be presented at the Council Meeting of May 11; 2002. City Attomey Leibold explained that the proposed agreement with Animal Friends of the Va11ey designated the Animal Friends of the Va11ey officer as the enforcement officer, which provided them the rights under the agreement to act in the capacity as an enforcement officer under the Adiizinistrative Citation Provisions of the Lake Eisinore Municipal Code; therefore the agreement provided them Administrative Citation Authority. She indicated that there were procedural questions she received that addressed some of ~iimal Friends of the Valley format and procedure, however she needed to review the material to ascertain if it complied with the Municipal Code provisions on Administrative Citations. She further indicated that at the same time the City Attorney's Office and Community Development Department ha~e been working on an overview of the Administrative Citation Procedure to refine the procedures and pull a variety of different Municipal Codes Sections together into one comprehensive program. She explained that it was unrelated to the agreement being addressed and was something bigger that was happening within the City. She further explained that the agreement gives Animal Friends of the Valley the authority and would not need additional Council action. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that staff had been responsive; however staff had to wait far Animal Friends of the Valley to submit some ofxheir procedures before City Attorney Leibold could respond. PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 9, 2002 He noted that as tlnimal Friends of the Va11ey submifted a package to Council as'part of the presentation identifying the license program and indicating that there would be a b0-day amnesty for people to obtain their licenses, provide specific services and listed specific procedures for their officers: :He suggested their proposed verbiage be made part of Council?s motion. Mayor Kelley cautioned Council that licensing was a very sensitive subject with the public. She indicated that according to the agreement the owner must request that the renewai notices be maited and she had been under the impression that Animat Friends of the Valley automatically mailed renewal notices. City Attorney Leibold suggested that the notification issue be addressed at the Meetnig and clarification should be made. She noted the chauges that had been made to the section regarding canvassing. Community Services Director Sapp noted that in his recent discussion with Anne Washington, General Manager of Animal Friends of the Va11ey, July 1, 2002, was the latest that they could set the fees and enter into the agreement. City Attorney Leiboid indicated she would ciarify the Administrative Citationto Animal Friends of the Valley, since she felt they were under the impression that the City had to adopt a new ordinance to accommodate. them. Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 33, regarding a request from Menifee Community re: "Unincorporated Community" status. Councilrnan Buckley explarned that it was a method intended to remove an area from a city's Spheres of Influence and to prevent annexation. Councilman Hickman inquired if Menifee was next to the City's boundary. Gity Manager Watenpaugh indicated that they border the City in Cottonwood Canyon. He expiained that the reason staff did not make a recommendation was because previously Council had a problem with UCs and COIs. Mayor Kelley addressed Item No. 34, regarding an appointment to the WRCOG/SANDAB Job Balance Policy Committee. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the committee. Mayor Kelley asked for further clarification. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he would follow-up. PAGE SEVEN - STUDY SESSION - API2II. 9, 2002 Redevelopment Agency A~;enda Review No Comments. ADJOURN1dIENT THE CITY COLTl\TCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY S~SSION WAS AIDJOURNED AT 4:45 P.1VI. IE KELL ~ , MA ' R ITY OF LAKE ELSINORE submitted, L. Pare~s,lTeputy City Clerk A EST: ~~ V1CKI KASAD, C.M.C., C1TY CLERK HUMAN RESOURCES DIltECTOR CiTY OF LAKE ELSiNORE