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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-2001 City Council Study SessionMINI7TES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY - AUGUST 21, 2001 , ........................................................................ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schiffner called the City Council Study Session to order at 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City ~Ylanager Best, Deputy City Attorney Mann, Administrative Services Director .- Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Recreation and Tourism Manager Edelbrock, Planning Manager Villa and Deputy City Clerk Paredes. City Manager Watenpaugh requested that the items listed on the Notice of Study Session regarding Animal Friends of the Valley Contract 2001-2002 and the Animal Shelter be continued He explained that the Animal Friends of the Valley did not have all the necessary information to present to Council. Council concuned to continue the two items to a future date. DISCUSSION 1. Pronosition 12 Grant Pro~.osals. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of staff's recommendations for the Proposition 12 Grant monies as follows: PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - AUGUST 21, 2001 Back Basin Wetiands • • Acquire property • Develop wetlands habitat and educational areas • Partner with EVMWD, Riverside County and Private developers In-Lake Marsh/Recreation Trails and Lake Access • Acquire properiy • Develop marsh areas • Deveiop trails and Lake access for recreation and education area • Partner with School District, EVMWD, private property owners and developers Historic Restoration • Restoration of Cultural Center • Partners with Historical Society City Manager Watenpaugh noted that it was hoped that the City could acquire some of the property in the back basin for mitigation, wetlands and habitat. He further noted that the acquisitions would aliow "trade-offs" for the MSHCP; litigation of trade-offs for development in the back basin area; and provide land for filtering water through the wetlands for Lake Elsinore water quality. He explained that parlnering for grant applications provided a better chance of receiving funding through a credit system. Councilman Pape stated that he was under the impression that if the Applications were turned in early there wouid be a better chance of being awarded the grant monies. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that there were various grants available and they all had different closing dates. He indicated that the State would accept the applications early, however consideration and rating of the applications would not occur until after each closing date. PAGE TAREE - STUDY SESSION - AUGUST 21, 2001 City Manager Watenpaugh presented an over-view of the Sumrnary Report done by the Dangermond Group and detailed the various funding mechanisms available. Councilman Pape asked if the City would have to apply to each separate funding source. City Manager Watenpaugh nDtedxhe.tables in the baek of the Summary Report that listed the proposed Project Features; Potential Direct & Indirect Public Benefits; Possible Proposition 12 Funding Programs associated with Project Benefits; and Other Possible Funding Sources. He explained that depending on how much the Council wished to spend on the Consultants time would deternune the amount of different grants that the Consultant would apply for. He indicated that the grants considered would be grants the City could partner within specified areas, Council cauld consider broadening the scope subject to a~aiiable matching fiinding being secured. Councilman Pape noted that there was no mention of the acquisition of property along Lakeshore Drive for development of permanent restroom/shower facilities and beaches. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that Lakeshore Drive ~uas lumped into Category No. 2, which would facilitate the purchase of the Four Comers area. He noted that it was hoped that the City could use Federal Transportation Funds as match money, since part of the project would include the improvement of Lakeshore Drive and a redesign of a non-motorized trail to tie into the City's Trail System. He indicated that in the same section it would include the Outiet Channel and Levee. Mayor Pro Tem Brinley asked if the City would partrier with the County to facilitate the project on Lakeshore Drive. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. He explained that the City hoped to partner with the School District, County, EVMWD, private property owners and developers to acquire grant funds. PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - AUGUST 21, 2001 City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the intent of the Study Session was to gain a consensus from Council regarding the suggested direction that staff is proposing. He indicated that staff wouid also like Council's authorization to hire a consultant to prepare the grant applications and work them through the process. He stated that it was anricipated that the process could be completed for less than the Dangermond Group and had better access and contacts in Sacramento. He noted the various steps of discussion tkiat would be taken with the Consultant anfl noted the first deadline would be November 1. Councilwoman Kelley stated that she felt the Lake edge was of the utmost importance, since it presented the image of the City. Mayor Pro Tem Brinley concurred. Councilwoman Kelley detailed the proposed improvements on the Lakeshore Drive and sri-essed the improvements that would occur. There was general discussion regarding property acquisition and . potential improvements. -1. ,~ . Mayor Pro Tem Brinley noted that there was a need for a General Plan Amendment to bring the proposals into conformance. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that a Revision to the General Plan should be considered in next year's budget. There was general discussion regarding the use of grant money and potential projects that would be addressed. It was the consensus of Council to place the Proposition 12 Grant Proposals on the Consent Calendar at the next Regular City Council Meeting: ADJOURNMENT THE CTTY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WAS ADJO[TRNED AT 4:05 P.M. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - AUGUST 21, 2001 Respectfally submitted, ROBERT L. SCffiFFNE$; M CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ~ - Adria L. Par des, Deputy City Clerk ~T~~ST: VICHI KASAD, CM'C, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIItECTOR C.ITY.OF L~II~E -ELS~TO-1~ YOR