HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2001 City Council Study SessionPAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - JULY 10, 2001
City Manager Watenpaugh asked that Item 7a, regarding the Resolution
Confirming Placement of Weed Abatement and Nuisance Abatement on the
Property T~ Rolls be pulled from the Agenda and reset the public hearing
for August 10, 2001.
Mayor Schiffner questioned the Recognition of the Lake Elsinore Girls
Softball. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that Mr. Dave Buchanan would
be present to display ttteir tournament plaque. He explained that Mr.
Buchanan wished to recognize the achievements of the team.
Mayor Schiffner questioned the presentation of the Business of the Quarter
and asked if Assistant City Manager Best could present the award: City
Manager Watenpaugh confirmed.
City Manager Watenpaugh addressed the Presentation of a Certificate of
Appreciation and noted that it was for Florence Mowrer who will be leaving
her employment with the City.
Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 31, regar@ing League of California
Cities/Voting Delegate. He indicated that he would suggest the appointment
of Mayor Pro Tem Brinley as the Delegate.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley addressed Item No. 32, regarding the reappointment
to Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage Committee and thanking Ms.
Niehouse for her service. She asked if the Mayor had considered another
appointment. Mayor Schiffner stated that he intended to nominate Robert
Salchow and ask for confirmation from Council.
Counciiwoman Kelley addressed ltem No. 33, regarding the OMG billboard
Revision Request. She clarified that they had received the right to two
biliboards and only took one and now they want two again. City Manager
Watenpaugh explained that there was a Settlement Agreement with Owens,
Adams and OMG. He indicated that OMG was authorized two additional
billboards. He noted that they did not install them and approximately six
months ago the item came before Council for a reduction from two to one
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billboard to be locate on the northeast side of the freeway on the corner of I-
15 and Central, next to Burger King; now they are asking to go back to the
original Agreement and get two signs: one on the southeast corner of Central
(south of Douglas Burger); and the other location yet to be designated.
Councilwoman Kelley noted that OMG owes the City $18,000. Mayor
Schiffner asked what the $18,000 was for. City Manager Watenpaugh
indicated tl~at as part of the Ageement, OMG had agreed to pay the City
$500 a year per sign, which was never paid. He explained that not only does
OMG owe the City the $18,000, but also they will continue to owe $500 per
sign annually for the other three or four signs that they ha~e in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley stated that the lack of payment to date and the
recognition of debt just when they wish to install more billboards causes her
a great deal of concern. City Manager Watenpaugh commented that Mr.
Coalter alleged that he had forgotten to pay and now he acknowledged the
debt in a letter and it would be up to Council to make a decision. City
Manager Watenpaugh clarified OMG's past history. Councilwoman Kelley
clarified that Council was under no obligation to go back to two, since
Council had approved their request for one billboard. City Manager
Watenpaugh confirmed. Mayor Schiffner asked if the City was obligated to
even one billboard, if they do not pay their back debt. City Manager
Watenpaugh explained that OMG would have to puli a permit prior to
installing a billboard and prior to issuance of a permit; they would ha~e to
pay the fees. Mayor Schiffner stated that it should be made clear to OMG
that until the past fees are paid there would be no further permits.
Mayor Schiffner noted that the map found in Agenda Itern No. 33, did not
show the triangle shape island that is located at Collier and Central. He
asked if that changed the signalization of the intersection. City Manager
Watenpaugh indicated that the City was working with Cal Trans regarding
the radius for the new signais and stated that the island parcel mentioned
must be acquired prior to the widening of the street and installation of the
signal. He explained that the parcel map does not accurately depict the
corner of Collier and Central.
Mayor Schiffner addressed Item No. 21, regarding Zone Change No. 2001-
Ol Stater Brothers/Mission Trail Shopping Center. He noted that the
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, paragraph under the Discussion section should read, "second hand thrift
stores".
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Board Member Schiffner addressed Item No. 2, regarding the Letter of
~ Understanding establishing a period of negotiation with Civic Partners -
Elsinore, LLC, and asked what the difference was between "with" and
"withouY' prejudice. Deputy Legal Counsel Mann expiained that "without
prejudice" means that the party had the opportunity to ~le a lawsuit within
the sTatute of limitations. He gave the following example: If in the first three
months a suit is filed and dismissed without prejudice, th~ party would stili
have nine more months to refile the suit; however, if the suit was dismissed
with prejudice, it could not be refiled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADJOIJRNMENT
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KELLEY, CHA.IRWOMAN
ELOPMENT AGENCY
ATTEST:
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DRIA L. BR NiNG,
D PUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE