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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2002 City Council/RDA Study SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelley called the Study Session to order at 4:07 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER, KELLEY 1R:3.1 10 4[110061 I NO ID1►J1.3 lei 11J1'1 Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Planning Manager Villa, Building and Safety Manager Russell, Recreation/Tourism Manager Teri Fazzio, Information/ Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. DISSCUSSION 1. Agenda Review. (F:44.1) Mayor Kelley confirmed that Loraine Watts would be present to accept the proclamation for the NAACP. City Manager Watenpaugh asked that the Chamber Up -Date be added to Presentations as Item B. Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 2, regarding the Warrant List. He questioned the purpose of Check No. 70294. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was for a blood analysis. Councilman PAGE TWO —STUDY SESSION — AUGUST 13, 2002 Hickman questioned the purpose of Check No. 70375. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that it was a refund for a performance bond. Councilman Hickman questioned the purpose of Check No. 70432. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was for the Fire Station project. Councilman Buckley questioned the purpose of Check No. 70402. Community Services Director Sapp stated that it was a refund of deposit on the use of the Diamond Stadium. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 21, regarding the public hearing for consideration of objections and confirmation and placement of charges on property tax bills for Weed Abatement and Nuisance Abatement costs; and distributed replacement resolutions for Nuisance Abatement. Councilman Buckley questioned the procedure of notification for abatement. Building and Safety Manager Russell presented an overview of the program and explained the procedure of notification for vacant property. He explained the inspection process and the time lines for the process. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that during the inspection photographs were taken. Building and Safety Manager Russell noted that due to lack of rain there was minimum growth and the contractor did not have to clean as many parcels. Councilman Hickman questioned the process and purpose of Nuisance Abatement. Building and Safety Manager Russell presented an overview of the Nuisance Abatement process and noted that each Nuisance was taken before the Nuisance Abatement Board and a fording was made before the City took action. There was general discussion regarding the hard and administrative costs of abatement. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 22, regarding a joint public hearing with the Redevelopment Agency regarding the sale of property. He asked if the Council would move. to concur with the RDA or if it would be heard separately. City Attorney Leibold stated that the item was a joint public hearing and would be heard by both the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board at the same time under the Redevelopment Agency Agenda PAGE THREE — STUDY SESSION — AUGUST 13, 2002 Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 31, regarding the request for waiver of fees for Project Kids and asked about ticket sales. Community Services Director Sapp advised that the most expensive seats were moving well, but he had no idea about general admission ticket sales. Councilman Hickman clarified that the request was to waive the cost, so the money could go directly to the Temecula Valley Assistance League. Mayor Kelley clarified that they were charged the Non - Profit fee. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the City had saved them $2,000 on the rental rate by using the Non -Profit Fee for rental. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that all of the fees were direct cost, with the exception of the 25% Administrative Fee which was used to off -set staff costs. He stated that if Council were to waive the fees, the City would end up paying since the City contracted with the Storm. Community Services Director Sapp explained that staff met with the Storm and they indicated that they had reduced their costs as much as they possibly could. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner was opposed to the waiver since the City would have to pay the fees. He noted that the $2,000 reduction that the City had given was money that usually went to maintain the Stadium and other than that reduction, there was very little else that could be reduced without the City paying the fees from General Funds. Councilman Buckley asked for clarification regarding the award of the "Non - Profit" reduction. Community Services Director Sapp presented an overview of the "Non- Profit" status within the City. Councilman Buckley questioned if the City would get a percentage of merchandise sales. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the City received a percentage of the sales from the Stone's merchandise, however none from the Beach Boy's merchandise. Councilman Hickman commented that in the future the City might consider getting a percentage of the sales from merchandise. Mayor Kelley reminded Council that although the Temecula Valley Assistance League was not based in the City of Lake Elsinore they did operate Operation School Bell, which had benefited the children in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner noted that H.O.P.E. had offered to take over the program for the City. PAGE FOUR — STUDY SESSION — AUGUST 13, 2002 Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 32, regarding the Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watersheds Authority. He asked what had been changed. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffirer explained that the amendment was to clarify the voting rights of the delegates and how votes would be distributed. Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 33, regarding Abbacy Holding Company request. He asked for clarification of the extension of payment. City Manager Watenpaugh explained the agreement with Abbacy Holding Company and presented an overview of the methods of refunding money to Abbacy. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner clarified that if the taxes had been paid, then there would be money for the refund; and asked when the City would receive the tax money. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that the money should be received this month. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner clarified that they were asking the City to allow them to pull permits with an approved delay in payment of fees, while at the same time there was a threat of litigation. He stated that he would not be in favor of doing any favors for Abbacy, unless the threat of litigation was removed. Councilman Hickman clarified the amount that Abbacy would garner from the taxes.. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it would be approximately $1,300 per unit. Councilman Hickman concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner regarding the removal of litigation before the City would move forward. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he would like to see the issue brought to closure.. He stated that a postponement of fees with a guarantee of no litigation would benefit all parties involved. Mayor Kelley questioned the amount of land that Abbacy held at this point. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that there were a few remaining commercial parcels. Councilman Hickman clarified the TUMF fee status and stated that he would like to see the project move on, and eliminate the litigation. City Attorney Leibold explained that it was a case of the old fees versus the new fees. Planning Manager Villa presented an overview of the fees. Councilman Buckley clarified the local TUMF fees versus the County TUMF. There was general discussion regarding the difference of fees and possible litigation. PAGE FIVE — STUDY SESSION — AUGUST 13, 2002 City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 34, regarding the amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Contract with the County of Riverside. Recreation and Tourism Manager Fazzio explained that the County of Riverside was proposing expansion of the Household Hazardous Waste facility since the use of the facility had increased dramatically; and noted that the cost would be approximately $30,000, which the City would expend and the County of :Riverside would reimburse. Redevelopment Agency Legal Counsel Leibold addressed Item No. 3, regarding the Joint Public Hearing with City Council regarding the sale of property to Century Builders LLC for development of Affordable Housing. She explained that in September, 2000, the City had entered into an Agreement to allocate $100,000 toward assistance in the development of single - family homes on infill sites with an emphasis on the Downtown area, to be constructed and sold at affordable housing costs to low and moderate homebuyers. She noted that the maximum amount of assistance allowed per home was $7,500, which was to off- set building permit fees associated with the construction of the homes. She indicated that the Agency owned three parcels in the Downtown area, near Ellis and Franklin and in an effort to implement the commencement of the construction of the single - family homes; the Agency offered the three parcels to Century Builders to build homes. She explained that Century Builders had expressed an interest in the three parcels, however based on further investigation by Century Builders they had opted out of acquisition of Parcel No. 3 and would like to proceed with the acquisition of Parcels No. 1 and 2. She further explained that based on the square footage of Parcel No. 1, it could be divided into two parcels consistent with existing building and zoning standards, which would allow Century Builders to construct three single - family homes. She indicated that the action before Council was a request to sell Parcels l and 2 to Century Builders for the purpose of building single - family homes in accordance with the Affordable Housing Agreement. She f usher indicated that when a PAGE SIX — STUDY SESSION AUGUST 13, 2002 Redevelopment Agency proceeded with the disposal of property, the Redevelopment Agency law required that the City and Agency hold a joint public hearing and the City Council must consent to the conveyance. Legal Counsel Leibold explained that as contemplated under the purchase and sale agreement, the sale of the parcel would be an all cash transaction with the purchase price due and payable upon close of escrow; however Century Builders requested that the Agency cant' papers during the construction period. She indicated that they would execute a Promissory Note and Deed of Trust; the Deed of Trust would be recorded to secure the parcels in the full purchase price; the Promissory Note would accrue interest at 5' /z %; agreed to a Quick Claim Deed to be held by escrow in the event of a default; construction period to be not more than six months. She explained that the payment would be made upon the sale of the home. Boardmember Buckley asked if the Agency had to carry their paper because they could not afford a $16,000 price for three lots. Legal Counsel Leibold stated that they would be present at the Meeting and Boardmember Buckley could pose that question to them. Boardmember Buckley stated that he would be opposed to carrying the paper on the parcels. Vice Chairman Hickman clarified the construction requirements. He asked where they were going to get the additional seven parcels required. Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that they had been examining other parcels and would be meeting with various property owners. Boardmember Schiffner noted that the action would not cost the City any out of pocket money and in turn would be secured with a Deed of Trust. He stated that he would like to see the project proceed. Vice Chairman Hickman noted his concern regarding the other seven lots. Boardmember Buckley questioned the size of Parcel No. 1. Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that it was a double lot. Planning Manager Villa stated that it was 100 feet by 140 feet. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P.M. PAGE SEVEN - STUDY SESSION - AUGUST 13, 2002 •' DARYL HICKMAN, VICE CHIARMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Respectfully submitted, A ariaPar,edes, Deputy City Clerk A EST: axi VICKI KASAD, C.M.C., CITY CLERK HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE