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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2001 City Council/RDA MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA : TUESDAY APRIL 10, 2001 ........................................................................, CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schiffner called the City CounciURedevelopment Agency Study Session to order at 4:10 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHII+'FNER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, METZE, PAPE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DISCUSSION ITEM Agenda Review. (,~: y y .1~ City Manager Watenpaugh e~lained that Jerry Harmatz had purchased a painting of City Hall and wished to donate it to the City. He asked to have this added to the Presentations section of the Agenda. Mayor Schiffner agreed. Councilwoman Kelley questioned Item No. 5, regarding Floating Restrooms Grant. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the item and stated that the restrooms were currently used at Lake Castaic and Big Bear Lake. He noted that the Floating Restrooms are similar to the restrooms used in airplanes and would be towed to shore to be empty and then towed back into the Lake by the pumping company. He indicated that the City would be responsible for the installation and operation of the restrooms for a period of ten years and the total operations and maintenance cost would be $125 a month. Mayor Schiffner suggested that this item be pulled to better inform the public. Councilwoman Kelley stated that she would be pulling Item No. 6, regarding the Proposition 12 Funding Allocation for the Skate Park. She indicated that she wished to update the public on the status of the project. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the money received from the Bond Act would cover the cost of the construction of the PAGE TWO - STUDY S,ESSION - APRIL 10, 2001 Skate Park as well as the equipment, landscaping, gazebo, and fencing. He noted that the skate equipment would be portable and should the park not be successful as a skate park, the site could then become two tennis courts. Councilwoman Kelley noted some information that was sent to her regarding the Rialto Skate Park and the problems they had experienced. She explained that the Rialto Skate Park was unsupervised and the Lake Elsinore Skate Park would be supervised. She further explained that the Temecula and Escondido Skate Parks have had no problems and they are supervised. Mayor Schiffner asked if the City was going to use a concessionaire to operate and supervise the Skate Park. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that a concessionaire would be used and this would go out to bid in late September and the park would be in operation by late October. Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 7, regarding Setting a Public Hearing for Amendment to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code 17.11 (Approving Authority for Design Review given to Community Development Director). City Manager Watenpaugh stated that this was proposed to help expedite the process. Mayar Schiffner stated that it would be discussed at the time of the public hearing, however he did not object to this action; and noted that the Minutes of the Planning Commission reflect that they were not opposed to this action. He indicated that when he sat Planning Commission he felt that the review of signage was an unnecessary exercise and staff could better handle this issue. Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 21, regarding Amendment No. 1 to La Laguna Estates Development Agreement - Ordinance No. 1074. He asked if this was one of the items that were continued from the previous meeting. City Attomey Leibold stated that it was and would be a first reading of the Ordinance. She indicated that all of the outstanding issue had been resolved and it was ready for review by CounciL Mayor Schiffner questioned the other Public Hearing item that was continued. City Attorney Leibold stated that they were still working on an agreement and the item would have to be noticed and have a first reading. Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 22, regarding Consideration of Objections to the City Weed Abatement Program. He clarified that this was to give the public the opportunity to object to the abatement of their property. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 31, regarding the Formation of a Park Maintenance Assessment District. City Attorney Leibold explained that this was a request for the study to provide a nea~ixs to allow the City to move forward with the formation of a Park PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 10, 2001 Maintenance Assessment District. Councilwoman Kelley clarified that it was proposed that the election would be done by mail-out ballot. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed and explained that it would be Citywide and require a 51% vote of approval. There was general discussion regarding the structure of the fee. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that should the Assessment District be approved, then the fees for Parks, through new CFD's addressing services, would be removed. Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 32, regarding the Lake Elsinore Recreation Area (Campground) - Concession Agreement - Sunland Resorts. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the item and stated that Mr. Paydar would present an overview of the project and present an e~ibit of the first phase of the park. City Attorney Leibold indicated that the concessionaire proposed a long- term Agreement and intended to spend $5,000,000 on the first phase. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the proposal for the first phase included a$100,000 deposit for a marina feasibility study; relocation of current lake operations work area; realignment and street improvements of the entry with a new kiosk at Lincoln and Riverside Drive; water, sewer, cable, electrical, and phone; overlay the streets; underground irrigation; new restroom/shower facilities; and tent/camper area construction. He e~cplained that the RV/Clubhouse portion would be fenced and used by the people who rented spaces for RVs or the public leasing the facilities with the remainder of the park open for day use on the grounds and beach. He noted that there would be a fee in place for day use. Mayor Schiffner stated that he would have no problem awarding a 30 to 40 year lease as long as there was some provision in the agreement to guarantee that they perform. City Attorney Leibold stated that staff needed to do an economic analysis of the economic life of the improvements and recommendations would be made from that point. Mayor Schiffner stated that he would like to see a reasonable return for the concessionaire, however he would like to see the City garner some type of return as well, no matter how small. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City would be saving $160,000 in maintenance and operations costs up front. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the legalities. City Attorney Leibold explained that the Campground and beach had to be made available to the public for day use. She noted that the clubhouse would be available for meetings and parties. Councilwoman Kelley asked if there would be a fee for the use of the clubhouse. City Attorney Leibold stated that there would be a fee, which is acceptable. She noted that plans would have to be presented to the State for review to be sure they comply with the State Parks Master Plan. She indicated that Item 5, of the Proposed Lease Terms of the Facility stated that Sunland RV Resorts have the first right of refusal to PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 10, 2001 purchase the property and explained that this area would be struck since the City must retain ownership. Councilwoman Kelley stated that she felt that Council should move forward and clarified that the item would be back to Council for approval. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. There was general discussion in regard to the length of time that a person could stay in the campground. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that there was a limit of 5 months. Councilwoman Kelley asked about the screening on Riverside Drive. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that it had been suggested that Sunland consider a block wall, however Mr. Paydar had indicated that if they did not use a block wall, then they would do heavy landscaping to create a screen. There was general discussion regarding performance of the concessionaire. City Attorney Leibold stated that performance would be a part of the consideration. There were no comments regarding the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. City Attorney Leibold noted that there were two closed items for City Council and one for the Redevelopment Agency. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, asked what would happen to the Campground if the lake dried up or if the concessionaire just walked away, and did the State agree with this action. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that before the project could move forward it would have to be approved by the State. Ms. Hyland asked how much money would come from the City for this project. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City would not be allocating any money for the project and would be ahead the operating and maintenance money. He noted that the concessionaire would pay for the Marina Study. Mayor Schiffner explainedthat the City would be making money by leasing the property in addition to a percentage of their revenue, which would be placed into the Lake Fund. Ms. Hyland noted a recent article in the newspaper that stated that they would be closing the Campground. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that they would be closing the Campground for one year to do improvements; however there would be day use for the beach. Ms. Hyland stated her concern with a 30-year lease. Elizabeth Moriarity, 15156 Camphor Way, questioned the budget for the Campground and asked what impact it would have on the City if it were closed for one year. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that it would save the City $160,000 in operation and maintenance costs. She asked what the proposed Assessment District would cost. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that was what the study would detertnine. He indicated that if there were an assessment for the PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - APRIL 10, 2001 parks, then it would increase the amount of money available in the General Fund for other services, such as police and fire. Ms. Moriarity stated that she would be more willing to pay an assessment for the Lake for water rather than the parks. She asked what would happen to the Campground if there were no water in the Lake. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the concessionaire would continue to operate. He noted that there was no water at their other facilities. Ms. Moriarity questioned the JPA for the Lake. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that EVMWD would be considering the letter at their meeting on Wednesday the 1 lth of April and the JPA would be meeting on the 12`h of April, at City Hall. There was general discussion regarding the connection of the pumps to provide water in the Lake and the proposed treatments for the Lake. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION WAS ADJO T 5: 0 P.M. ~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER~MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE i~~"' "'~ (~ E KELLEY, CHAI~ VELOPMENT AGENCY pectfully submitted, . ~~/~ ~~ ~ G~/~ ria L. Bryning, Deputy ity Cler CMC, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE