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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STUDY SESSION
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002'
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelley called the Study Session to order at 4:05 p.m:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, SCHIFFNER,
KELLEY, HICKMAN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY
(Councilman Hickman arrived at 4:12 p.m.)
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 and Deputy City Clerk Paredes.
DISSCUSSION
1. Agenda Review.(F:yy.1)
Mayor Kelley added two presentations to the agenda.
There was brief discussion on the Animal Friends of the Valley
presentation to the City.
Councilman Buckley addressed the Animal Friends of the Valley
administrative citations. Community Development Director Sapp
indicated that they were close to resolving the situation.
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Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 2, the Warrant List.
Administrative Services Director Boone clarified to whom the checks
in question were made payable to; and City Manager Watenpaugh
provided the purpose of the disbursements of those funds.
Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 4, CL 42002 -16. He
requested clarification for the investigative process involved in a
claim of that nature. City Manager Watenpaugh provided an
explanation of the process and indicated that a copy of the police
report could be provided to Council.
Mayor Kelley addressed item No. 5, Acquisition of vacant lake -front
property. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that this item had
been brought to Council at a previous meeting, in which they gave
Administrative Services Director Boone direction to move forward
with the acquisition. There was brief discussion on the location of the
lot. Councilman Hickman addressed the cost of the property.
Councilman Hickman addressed Item No. 21, Design Review of
Single Family Residence at 405 Pottery St. City Attorney Leibold
provided clarification of the requirement of the dedication, per the
General Plan. Community Development Director Brady provided a
brief explanation of the requirements, per the Ordinance, Municipal
Code and the General Plan. There was discussion on the issues
involved in the dedication of that property.
City Attorney Leibold addressed Item No. 6, Granting of Easements
in Back Basin to EVMWD. She requested that the item be continued
in order to permit further dialogue with the District for some
unanswered questions.
Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 31, Alesco Development,
LLC and expressed his dislike for the appearance of the project.
Community Development Director Brady expressed the concerns of
the Planning Commission and explained that they were the same as
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Councilman Buckley's. He stated that the applicant was working with
staff to address the design of the building.
There was discussion regarding the layout of the Map and the
appearance of the wall that could be viewed by the public. There was
further discussion of the future developments surrounding the project.
Mayor Kelley suggested a joint City Council I Planning Commission
study session to discuss their concerns and issues. City. Manager
Watenpaugh noted that could be done.
Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 32, Bread of Life
Fellowship Church and the back elevation landscaping. Community
Development Director Brady indicated that there would also be a
block wall. There was discussion on the appearance and purpose of
block walls. Community Development Director Brady indicated that
a block wall on the perimeter was a requirement on all subdivisions.
There was brief discussion on the reasons block walls were required
for subdivisions.
Councilman Buckley addressed Item No. 33, Funding of the San
Jacinto Watershed Council. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that
the Santa Ana Watershed Association was a group of stakeholders.
He expressed staff s support for the organization and their desire to
see it continue in order to seek their support in the future. He
indicated that the amount of the donation was negotiable. He gave a
brief overview of the donations from other agencies.
Mayor Kelley addressed Item No. 34, Outlet Center Gas Service. City
Manager Watenpaugh provided an overview of the project and the
benefits to the City. He detailed the requirements from the City and
the Outlet Center. There was discussion regarding the process of
extending the gas line to accommodate future business. City Manager
Watenpaugh provided an overview of the Redevelopment Agency's
project which provided the installation of the utilities on Collier Ave.
He stated that a gas line was not included in that project, but it was
reasonable to install it at this time to ensure future development on
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Nichols Road. Mayor Kelley reiterated that this item was to authorize
staff to explore the possibilities further.
Redevelopment Agency
No comments were made.
ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY
SESSION ADJOURNED AT 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Adria L. Paredes, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
ULIkI
VICKI KAS D, C.M.C., CITY CLERK
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE