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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-2001 City Council/RDA Study SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001 ........................................................................, CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schiffner called the City Council Study Session to Order at 4:06 p.m. ROI,I, CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE BRINLEY Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. Agenda Review. (F:44.1~ Consent Calendar Councilwoman Kelley questioned the status of the Prince Dortch Claim. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the District Attorney had filed on the Father. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the status of the Tran Claim. City Attorney Leibold stated that the Claim had been processed through the Claims Administrator and had been assigned to Ed Richards. She noted that he was the attorney that handled the LERA case. Mayor Schiffner asked for clarification regarding the Blaskovich Claim. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that Mr. Blaskovich was filing for illegally impounding a vehicle that had been inoperable for over a year, as well as a complaint of illegal collection of child support by the County. He noted that he was not swe if Mr. Blaskovich was suggesting that he had been singled out. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of Item No. 4, regarding the South County Workforce Investment Act - License Agreement for Use of the old Library Building. He noted that the building was in very good shape and there were only two items that required attention; one was the replacement of a door; and the other was the PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - JANUARY 23, 2001 replacement of lights. Councilwoman Kelley asked about the expense of play equipment for the Tiny Tots playground. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the County would be donating $2,000 toward the equipment and the City would fund the remainder. He explained that the County would pay for the electricity and the City would cover the cost of the water and trash. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the status of the air-conditioning system. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that when the Sheriff s Department occupied the building the air-conditioner was repaired and was in functioning order. He further indicated that the other concem he had was the proposed two (2) year lease with a two (2) year option. Mayor Schiffner asked if the City had any other uses for the building. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that there were other uses considered, however there was no funding to cover additional staff. Mayor Schiffner commented that he felt it was a good proposaL Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 6, regarding the Resolution of Intention to Vacate a Portion of Old Collier Road and Sanford Road, and asked if the location was next to the outflow channel. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that was the location of the Brine Line and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority was proposing to construct a pressure sustaining station at that location. He noted that at the time the City widens the roadway, SAWPA would dedicate back the amount of land necessary for the project. Councilwoman Kelley noted that Gunnerson Pond was full of water and looked wonderful. Community Development Director Brady noted that the pond was filled accidentally and was not supposed to be quite so full. He noted that it was due to a water line break. City Manager Watenpaugh made note of a clerical error in the staff report, which stated that it was the Temecula Valley Regional Interceptor and it should have read Temescal Valley Regional Interceptor. Business Items Councilwoman Kelley addressed Item No. 31, regarding the League of California Cities Grassroots Coordinator Network Program. Mayor Schiffner stated that it was thoroughly discussed at the last League of California Cities Policy Committee Meeting. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the intent was to point out how ineffective the League had been in terms of legislation and dealing with issues at the State level and the reason was the lack of funds. He noted that the i,eague suggested that cities pay an additional fee based on population to hire 13 extra people to provide regional representation in local areas to deal with issues such as Vehicle License Fees. PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - JANUARY 23, 2001 Councilwoman Kelley asked how this action would give the City a bigger voice in Sacramento. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that it would help the cities organize locally to gain the backing and support on a Statewide basis, which is the same way other organizations handle the issues. He stated that there were only two ' issues that the City Managers had at the League; the first was to have more focus in terms of responsibility to organize regionally and Statewide, issues such as Vehicle License Fee, energy, housing, etc., emphasizing to elected officials that this would not be their local lobbyist. Councilwoman Kelley asked how this would work with WRCOG. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that WRCOG only deals with what each city pays them to deal with. He noted that WRCOG represents the County and the City and doesn't represent just cities. Mayor Schiffner stated that he felt that this would be a good move forward, and if it doesn't work, then there would be no purpose for the League: He noted that it,would be approximately a 50% increase in fees, over what the City pays curreritly. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it would be a little less since the amount would be $3,500. Mayor Schiffner stated that in order for this action to take place it would take a 2/3rds vote of all the cities in the League. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it had not been decided if there would be a mail-out vote ar if the vote would be taken at the League Conference. He indicated that if the program were in place for the ne~ 5 years, and it cost the City $3,500 a year, and the only thing that came from the program was legislation to preserve the Vehicle License Fees, which is $1.4 million, it would be worth it. Mayor Schiffner noted that the League felt that they had not been effective, and this would be a major step toward making it effective. He indicated that he felt that it would be worth a try. Councilwoman Kelley addressed Item No. 32, regarding the Riverside County Hydro-Pump Starage Power Line Committee, and questioned how the appointment would be made. There was general discussion in regard to the procedure that would be used to make the appointments to the Committee.. City Attorney Leibold explained that if each member of the Council made a nomination the selection could be made from those nominations. City Manager Watenpaugh asked if there was a need for a second to the nomination. City Attorney Leibold stated that it would be up to the Mayor. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the committee would be made up of 15 members from the County and two from the City. He suggested that - the two people selected should be from the City to give fair ' representation. City Attorney Leibold e~lained the procedure to handle a tie vote should three candidates be selected. Mayar Schiffner stated that he would explain the procedure for selection prior to opening for nominations. PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - JANUARY 23, 2001 Redevelopment Agency There were no questions regarding the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. Closed Session City Attorney Leibold stated that there would be no items far Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REVIEW STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:33 P.M. ~ ~I~~z~ ~~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFN , MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE KELLE' Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ , Aclria l.,. Bryning, Depu City Cle City of Lake Elsinore ~MC, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE