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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-2001 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001 ~%R*~k%kM~%k~K~kM~k*~~%k#*~K#~k~k~k*~k##~k~~k%R~k.k~k:k*%k~Ic~:M~k%i~$~k~%k~k8c%R%k~k#:k~k.F'~k~k~k~k~K~k~k - CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schiffner called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCtLMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRiNLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE SCHIFFNER NONE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attomey Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Chief of Police Walsh, Fire Chief Gallegos, Information/ Communications Manager Dennis, Recreation/'Tourism Manager Edelbrock, City Clerk/Hurnan Resources Director Kasad and Deputy City Cierk Paredes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Metze led the Pledge of Allegiance. iNVOCATION Pastor Dennis Fowler, Lake Elsinore Baptist Church led the Invocation. PAGE TWO - CITY COUN~IL N~INUTES - NOV. 27, 20d1 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION AND SELECTION OF OFFICERS Certification of Election Results - Resolution No. 2001-44 fF:72.2~ MOVED BY BI2INLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44 AS FOLLOW S: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44 A RESOLUTION OF TAE CITY COIJNCIL OF TAE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALiFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MLTNiCiPAL ELECTiON FIELD ON TAE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2001, AND DECLARINC THE RESULT THEREOF ANI9 MATTERS AS AI2E : PIdOVIDED BY LAW. 2. Reco~nition of Outgoing Elected Officers. (F:44.1) Mayor Schiffner asked Councilman Metze to address the audience: Counciiman Metze noted that it had been a very strange day knowing that it was his last day on Council. He commended and thanked staff and thanked the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Cierk and each of the Depariment Birectors personally. He noted the great job that City Attorney Leibold and her firm had done. He thanked his vyife and children for atl their support and introduced his sister. He thanked the pubic for the opportunity to serve and concluded by thanking the members of City Council he has served with and the Planning Commissions he seroed and worked with. He noted that through all their efforts they helped to rnake Lake Elsinore a better place to live. ,. „ PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Councilman Pape noted the difference in the community in the last twenty years since he and his family had moved to Lake Elsinore. He stated that serving the Ciry of Lake Elsinore had been a great experience. He commented that one of the perks of the job was the people that he met and knew throughout the years: Mayor Pro Tem Brinley thanked Councilman Metze for his service to ihe City. She noted that Council~nan Metze always placed the community first and did his homework. She eomtnented tnat they did not always agree; however they were abie to walk away friends. She commended his family for their support. She thanked Councilman Pape for his service and noted his support of the Council and the community. She commented that it has been a pleasure serving with him and stated that both Councilmembers were appreciated and loved. Councilwoman Kelley stated that both Councilman Pape and Councilman Metze would be sorely missed. She noted a conversation she had with Councilman Metze regarding what it meant to be a Councilmember. She indicated that they had decided that if a person sat on Council for one term or two; made every decision with their heart; was educated and gathered all the facts; made a personal right decision; then, when that person left after their term and felt ~roud of every decision that was made with no regrets, that person had done a great job. She noted that both Councilman Metze and Counciiman Pape couid be proud of a11 the decisions they made since they were made with intelligence, with heart and sincerity and with the constituents of the City of Lake Elsinore first in their consideration. She stated that it had been a pleasure to serve with them. Mayor Schiffner stated that he was involved when Councilman Pape first ran fflr offiee ixi ttie City and tl~at election pa~ty was at his house wnen Cot~rteihnan Pape aztd former ~csuncilrnan Sender were eiected: He noted that the friendship that they had since then had been ongoing. He compliinented Councilman I~ape's fatnily. He noted -that a few years a8er meeting Councilinan Pape, he had ~he pleasure of PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 mm~ing far Council along with Councilman Metze. He stated that in that race, Councilman Metze won the seat and he had the pl~asure of a relationship with him ever since. He noted that both Councilmembers had not pleased everyone and they had some disagreements, however there had never been a question in his mind that the decisions bofh gentlemen made had always been for the betterment of the City of Lake Elsinore. He noted that they had both been his friends as well as the other members of the CounciL City Clerk Kasad expiained that outgonig Counciimembers received mementos of the City. She noted that they receive a scrapbook of their term in office, a City tile plaque and a money clip. She noted the difficulty of saying goodbye. City Clerk Kasad presented City mementos to Councilman Metze and Councilman Pape. 3. Oath of Office - Newiy Elected Officers. (F:44.1) City Clerk Kasad administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Elections to Councilman Buckiey and Councilman Hickman. Councilman Suckley and Hickman took their place at the dais. 4. SelectionofMa~r. (F:44.I) City Clerk Kasad assumed the chair and opened nominations for the position of Mayor. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIF`FNER TO NO~MINATE COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY FOR MAYOR. MOVF~D BY HICKMAN, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY TO NOMINA:'~'~ COUNCII:>MAN SCHIFFNER FOR NtAYOR. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINiJTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Councilman Schiffner commented that he appreciated the vote of confidence from the new Councilmen and appreciated the support from the various members of the community. He explained that several years ago prior to being seated on Council, Council had established a policy to rotate the position of Mayor to a11ow every member on Council the opportunity to serve as Mayor. He indicated that because of that policy, he would respectfully decline the nomination. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE TFIE NOMINATION FOR MAYOR. CITY CLERK KASAD CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE WiTA THE RESULTS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILWOMAN BRINI.EY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY. COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY VOTED FOR COUNCII.W(?MAN KELLEY. COUNCIMAN HICKMAN VOTED FOR COUNCIWOMAN KELLEY. COUNCIWOMAN KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY. COi1NCiLMAN SCAIFFNER VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY. COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF MAYOR. PAGE SIA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Mayar Kelley presented a plaque Yo past Councilman Schiffner for his year of service as Mayor of the City af Lake Elsinore. She commended hirn for his strong leadership. Councilman Schiffner cammented that he did enjoy the last year and the activities that were required of the position of Mayor. He thanked staff and the community far their support. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem.(F:44.1) City Clerk Kasad opened nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY BRiNLEY TO NOMtNATE CQIJNCiLMAN SCHiFFNER AS MAYOR PRO TEM. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE THE NOMINATION FOR MAYOR PRO TEM. CITY CLERK KASAD CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE WITH RESULTS AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILM~N SCHIFFNER. COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCH1H FNER. COL?NCILMAN HiCKMAN VOTED FOR COLTNCTLMAN SCHIFFNER. COUNCILMAN SCHI~FNER VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER. MAYOR KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCI~FFNER. ~ PAGE SEVEN - CITY COITNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 City Clerk Kasad declared Councilman Schiffner, Mayor Pro Tem. 6. Selection of Redevelopment Agency Chairman and Vice Chairman. (F:134.1) Ciry Clerk Kasad opened nominations for Redevelopment Agency Chairman MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED SCH~'FNER TO NOMINATE COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY FOR CAAII2MAN OF TFIE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. MOVED BY SCHt~'FNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE THE NOMINATION FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. COUNCII,WOMAN BRINI.EY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINI~EY. COUNCILMAN BUCKLERY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. COUNCILMAN HICKMAN VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. MAYOR PRO TEM SCHg'FNER VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRIPTI~EY. MAYOR KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. City Clerk Kasad declared Councilwoman Brinley, Chairwoman of the Redeveloprnent Agency. She opened nominations far Vice Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency. PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCII, MIN CTTES - NOV. 27, 2001 MOVED BY BILINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER TO NOMINATE COUN~'ILMAN AICICMAN FOR REDEV~I.OPMENT AGENCY VICE CHAIItMAN. MOVED ~Y BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE THE NOMINATION FOR VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. COUNCILWOMAN ~RINLEY VfJT~D FOR COTJNCILMAN HICI~VfAN. COUNCILMAN BITCKLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN HICKMAN. COUNCiLMAN HICKMAN VOTED FOR COiJNCiLMAN HICKMAN. MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN HICKMAN. MAYOR KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN ffiCKMAN. City~ Clerk Kasad declared Councilman Hickman, Vice Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency. 7. Selection of Public Finance Authority Chairman and Vice Chairman. (F:126.1) ~ City Clerk Kasad opened nominations for Chairman of the Public Finance Authority. MOVED BY BRINELY, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO NOMINATE COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY. PAGE NINE - CITY COUNCII. MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 MOVED BY BRINI.EY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CI.OSE THE NOMiNATION FQR CHAIRMELN OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY. COUNCILR'OMAN BRINLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY. COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY VOTED FOR COUI~ICILMAN BUCKLEY. COUNCILMAN HICKM~N V~TEI) FOR COUNCILMAN _ BUCKLEY. MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR COUNCILMAllT BUCKLEY. MAYOR KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY. City Clerk Kasad declared Councilman Buckley, Chairman of the Public Finance Authority. She opened nominations for Vice Chairman of the Public Finance Authority. MOVED BY BRINI,EY, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO NOMINATE MAYOR PRiJ TEM SCHIFFNER FOR VICE CHAIRMAN OF TH~ PUBLdC F'INANCE AUTHORITY. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KEl.LEY AND CARRIED BY LJNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBiC FINANCE AUTAORITY. COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY VOTED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - NOV. 27, 2d01 COUNCILMAN BUCKLEY VOTED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER. COUNCILMAN HICKMAN VOTED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER. MAYOR KELLEY VOTED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM SCHIFFNER. City Clerk Kasad declared Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner, Vice Chairman of the Public Finance Authoriry. PRESENTATIDN a. Presentation - Student Advisory Board Update. (F:142.1) Chairman Christopher Facundo, Vice Chaiiman Phison Pham and Community Liaison Katie Wise presented an overview of the Student Advisory Board and indicated that they are involved in the "Every 15 Minutes" program, which taught the consequences of drinking and driving; CitylSchooi Wide Recycling Arogram; and organizing the Grand Openuig of the McVickers Skate Park. Chairman Facundo stated that they would be reporting to Council on a periodic basis to keep Council informed of their activities. b. Presentation - Certificate of Recognition - San Bernardino Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division. (F:163.1) Recreation/Tourism 1vlanager Edelbrock presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ionie Wallace and Jerry Wong representing the San Bernardino Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division. She noted that they had been providing service and training for free for the PAGE ELEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 last two years and that the contract had expired and the City would be contracting with the County of Riverside; however their services had been invaluable. Ms. Wallace thanked the City Council for the opportunity to work with the City of Lake Elsinare. Mr. Wong thanked the City Council and noted that the Ciry of Lake Elsinore was the oniy city in Riverside County that committed to a fulltime Household Hazardous Waste Collection Refuse Facility. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate handling: Item Nos. 9 and 12 MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED &Y SCIIIF'F'NER AND CARRiED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 8. The following Minutes were approved: a. Joint Study Session - November 13, 2001 (F:44.4) b. Regular City Council Meeting - November 13, 2001 The following Minutes were received and filed: c. Planning Commission Minutes - November 7, 2001 (F:60.3) 10. Reject and refer Claim No. 2001-33 for Tracy & Amanda Kent to the Claims Administrator for handling. (F:52.2) 11. Accept the Notice of Completion for Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk/Poe Street Parking Lot Construction and authorize the City ~Clerk to recard the Notice of Completion. (F:95.2) PAGE TWELVE - CITY COITNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 9. Warrant List-November 15, 200I. (F:12.3) (X:68.1) Councilman Buckley stated that he pulled the Warrant List because he questioned the payment of check no. 6'7435 issued to Molendyk and Associates. He indicated that he had a copy of the cantract and asked for clarification. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the item in question was a contcact with Molendyk and Associates to provide assistance with grants; grant tracking; provide an overview of the Park Bond; monitor the progress of the City's grant applications; and development of a strategic plan for different grants that the City might qualify for. He noted that the contract was put together following a contract that had been entered into with the Dangermond Group. He further eaplained that their function was to put together a research paper on the gra~its that were a~ailable at the State Levei through Proposition 12; other funds available through the State; and then to continue Phase 11, which was the development of a strategy and assist in filling out applications. He noted that the contract was in excess of $25,000. He indicated that staff took an item to Council seeking a consultant to assist the City. He noted thatMr. Molendyk had ties to an associate from Sacramento who was the State Parks Deputy Director in charge of facilities and direct ties with the entue group of grant writers and agencies in Sacramento. He further noted that for a grand total of $18,000 through January 31, 2002, it was staff's recomrnendation to go with Molendyk and Associates, which included Jack Harrison as opposed to $25,000 with Dangertnond Group. He indicated that currently the City had submitted one gant and was in the process of submitting a grant on February 1, to Wetlands Conservation Board for acquisition of properties. Councilman Buckley clarified that staff made the choice. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. Councilman Buckley noted that the contract could be broken in 30 days without cause. City PAGE THIRTEEN - CITY COUNCIL 1VIIlv1IJTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Manager Watenpaugti confirmed. Councilman Buckley indicated that due to Mr. Molendyk's past with the City and his term in Perris. He noted that the ternl in Perris was currently under investigation by the F.B.I. and it would not be appropriate to do business with Mr. Molendyk. He stated that the Dangermond group had a considerably longer record, and a successful record in fmding park funding; and if the City was going to spend the money to fmd park funding; then it should follow with the Dangermond Crroup. MOV~D BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN TO NOT PAY THE WAI2R~NT FOR MOLENDYK AND ASSOCTATES. City Attorney asked if the warrant amount was for services rendered. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. Councilman Hickman asked if Molendyk and Associates had generated any money for the Gity. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if the Council wished he could hand them a copy of the request and what Molendyk and Associates was hired to do. He read the following: An overview of the Park Bond Program and detailed information on available grants. Monitor program progress and plans at the State Grant Office and provide the Crty with written monthly status reports. Phone consultarions with City Staff as needed. Assist City staff with preparation of competitive grant application. Monitor the progress of the City's Proposition 12 applications. Attend public meetings and other hearings as necessary PAGE FOURTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Assist City staff in developing strategies for acquisition and development of additional parks, landscaping of the Outflow Channei and related traii systems, acquisition of land for habitat in the Back Basin and identify other potential funding sources in addition to Proposition 12. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that what the City was seeking from the consultant was advise as to what grant programs the City should spend time trying to get funding from. He explained that all of the gants were very competitive and most of the grant applications " require a match, and the City did not have a lot of match money, therefore staff felt it was necessary to solicit assistance in fmding other funds, other than State Funds that the City could use to match the State Funds. He indicated that to date the City has submitted one grant applicarion and was in the process of working on another one. Mayor Kelley asked the City Manager to explain why it was so important and necessary to go with a company that was so tied to the connections that the City needed in order to move our grant forward. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the concern staff had was that the City needed contact with someone in Sacramento and Jack Harrisan had the contacts and was very well known. He noted that Mr. Harrison also dealt with a number of Recreation RV Facilities as a former General Executive Director. He further noted that Mr. Harris was very familiar with Parks a~id Recreation; very fanuliar with the grant application process; and can hand walk the grants through, much as was done with the State Legislatures or Federal Fund'uig. He stated that the direct contact was why the City went with the firm in question. Mayor Kelley asked the City Manager to explain why staff did not wish to go with Dangermond Group. City Manger Watenpaugh explained that with a previous contract with the Dangermond Group, it was found that it took an excessive amount of time to get the required reports back; the report was somewhat incomplete; therefore, based on the timeline when the City received the report the grant applications were due three weeks later. He PAGE FIFTEEN - CI'~Y COUNCIL MINi7TES - NOV. 27, 2001 further e~plained that staff felt that the City would get better results having assistance, and ha~ing staff prepare parts of the grants with the consultant having the direct contact and the ability to wallc the grants through the process. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if the City were hiring someone to do all of the grant writing, research and preparation, the cost would have been to the pomt where the City could not have afforded the program. Councilwoman Brinley commented that Mr. Harris's business had been a long time in the organization and he was highly respected in Sacramento. She stated that Mr. Molendyk happened to be an employee of the company and was not managing or running the company. She stated that he was actually an employee. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that the question before Council was the approval of the Warrant List and if he understood the Warrant List it was for services already rendered. Mayar Kelley confirmed. Mayar Pro Tem Schiffner stated that that there would be some question as to whether the Council could pay that or not. He further stated fhat it would nvt be proper to consider the contract since it is not on the Agenda. He noted that any other action other than the amount that appears on the Warrant List would be out of order at this time. Mayor Kelley confirmed. MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN TO AMENI3 THE PERVIOUS MOTION TO TABLE THE PAYMENT OF THE WARRANT T~ THE NEXT MEETING TO BE HEARD WITH THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE CONTRACT WiTli MOLENDYK AND ASSOCIATES. City Attorney explained that the Administrative Services Department pays the invoices submitted aud due mider existing contracts to the extent that the warrant was for services rendered. She indicated that the amount had been paid and the Council action was to ratify the amounts paid. PAGE SIXTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Mayor Kelley explained that if Mr. Buckley wished to reconsider the contract, then he would have to separate that issue from the ratification of the Warrant List. MOVED BY BIJCKLEY, SECONDED BY AiCKMAN TO WITHDRAW THE PREVIOUS MOTION. Mayor Kelley indicated that Councihnan Buckley could request that the reconsideration of the contract with Molendyk and Associates be placed on the next regular Agenda. She noted that the action before Council was the ratification of the Warrant List. She clarified that what was before Council was the Warrant List and services had been rendered and the payment would be ratified: She further clari~ed that the contract would be discussed as a separate Agendized Item. City Attorney Leibold clarified. Mayor Kelley clarified with Council Buckiey that he had withdrawn his motion. Councilman Buckley confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner asked that the Ciry Manager explain how things are placed on the Agenda. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he wouid clarify the issue of items to be placed on the Agenda during City Manager Comments. He stated that during Council Comments if staff were directed to bring something back for the next Agenda, then staff would do their best to bring the item back unless the majority of Council chooses not ta MOVED BY SCHIF'FNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE WARRANT LIST FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2001. 12. Updated City Council Policies. (F:120.1) Councilman Buckley asked for clarification regarding the Internet, Electronic Mail and Software policy. He asked if there would be individual email addresses for each of the Council and how those would fa11 'mto the City's policy concerning privacy issues. PAGE SEVENTEEN - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - NOV. 2?, 2001 City Attorney Leibold stated that she did not know if the City was intending to establish mdividual Council mailbaxes for email purposes. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if Council wished to have individual boxes, staff could set it up, however it currentiy was not that way. He noted that there were several issues that would need to be dealt with such as whether Council wished to have their email come to the City in the Council Chambers and then printed off and placed in their mailboxes, or if Council wished to have the email routed through the City's computer system and forwarded to Council's home computers. He indicated that their staff would have to address the security of the City's computer. He e~Iainefl that if Council wished to have individual email addresses tied through the web page then that could be done. City Attorney Leibold noted that the second part of the inquiry involved was whether there was any distinction between Council's emails versus any other staff or Ciry employee's use of email. She indicated that the privacy policies and the Public Record policies would apply equally to Council. Councilman Buckiey noted that the policy stated, "any electronic mail can be recovered", and could be looked at by staff without any particular reason. City Attorney Leibold stated that the purpose of allowing staff to exarnine the email is to assure that it was not being used for private or commercial purposes. She explained that if Couucil emaiis were established, there would not be a provision for a different policy to apply. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the policy could not be implemented, until each individual was presented with the policy, reviewed the policy and signed off on the policy. He explained that there was no privacy and staff could not begin to read emails until a policy was adopted. He further expiained that the policy had been presented to staff and they signed that they had received it and they would ha~e to sign that they understood it. He indicated that the same would be done with Council. Mayor Kelley indicated that it was the same in the School District. She noted that when it was a public entity, staff should not expect privacy. PAGE EIGHTEEI\T - CITY COITNCIL MINUTES - NOV: 27, 2001 MOVED BY ~LiCKLEY, SECONDED BY BRiNLEY AND CARRIED BY UNAlvIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE UPDA'PED CIT~' ~'OUNCIL POLICIES AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-45 AS FOLLOWS: RESOLIJTiON NO. 2001-45 A RESOLITTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTiNG REVISED CiTY COLJNCiL POLiCiES. CITY COIJNCIL RECESSED AT 8:00 P.M. CiTY COIINCIL RECONVENED AT 8:10 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Donna Morin, President of the Lake Elsinore Historic Society, announced that the Lake Elsinore Historic Society would be presenting their Christtnas Home Tour on December 8, 2001, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She noted that the presale tickets would be $8A0 and tickets the day of the tour would be $10.00 and would be available at the Lake Elsinore Historic Museum and the Coilectars CorraL She noted that following the tour there woould be refreshments served at the Museum. She indicated that for further information to contact Ruth Attkins at s678-1537. Bill Tucker, 740 Acacia, stated that there had been a fishing contest November 17, 2Q01, which awarded $200 in prizes. He thanked all the sponsors of the contest. Leroy Tucker, 3532 Cherry Blossom, thanked former Councilman Pape and former Councilmau Metze for their service to the City and congratulated the new Councilmen. He asked that the new Councilmembers work in harmony with the sitting Councilmembers and the sitting Councilmembers to work in PAGE 1vINETEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 harmony with the new Councilmembers. He noted the amount of work that the Ciry was facing. He indicated that the Council needed a lot of help and support. He encouraged the citizens of the community to be invoived. George Alongi, Representative of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District No. II, noted his respect for Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner and his action this evening regarding passing the gaeel. He congratulated the two new members of Council and e~cpressed his hope that it would create a more harmonious environment between the two agencies in regard to negotrations on the Lake. He noted that he was a Pit Bull and he wouid not let the issue go and felt that the City and EVMWD could set problems aside and put something together for the community. He indicated that he wore his City pin on a11 his suits and stated his pride in being a citizen of the City. He stated that he was proud to be a member of EVMWD and he was proud to ha~e been a member of the Ciry Council. Sonja Wiison, 30402 Jernigan Street, congratulated the new members of Council and noted a"job weil done" by the former Councilmembers. She thanked Public Works far a beautiful job that they did in the a11ey behind her home. She noted that there was tree debris left behind and when she called Public Warks they promised to come and clean up the debris and did. She noted that the a11ey was cleaner than she had ever seen it and wanted to commend the employees of Public Works for all that they did. She expressed her excitement in regard to the upcoming trip to Sacramento that she and Councilwoman Brinley woutd be making. She explained that she and Councilwoman Brinley would be doing a presentation for the California Community Collaborative Partnership Distinguished Award. She stated that she was very proud to be with Chief Walsh, with Councilwoman Brinley, Community Services Director Sapp and two other School Board Members. Chris Hyland, 15171 Wa~ecrest Drive, congratulated Councilman Hickman and Councilman Buckley. She stated that she hoped that she did not have to wear the shirt that said, "I told you so". She thanked the people that supported and voted for her in the November 6~' Election. She stated that PAGE TWENTY - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 she would be changing her focus. She indicated that she would continue to participate on the Reclaimed Water Task Force, Lake Elsinore A~vanced Pump Storage Ad~isory Committee, Friends of the Library, the Historical Society and other worthwhile committees she would be asked to serve on. She stated that she would wark diligently to find solutions to the water quality issues that plague our community. She fiuther stated that it was time for her to r~focus her energies to where her hard work was appreciated. She firmly stated that there would be no more information to anyone from Chris Hyiand for the purpose of promoting their political agenda. She noted that to enfarce her position she will only speak froin legal documents abtained from many legal sources ar countless hours of research, which led her to believe that she had been called negative by a vocal minority that show up at election time. She assured the public that her collection of fact revealing documents and videotapes of 15 years will not end up in the dead tlle. She stated that she intended to follow through and pursue justice by revealing any corrupt or unethical practices contained in the documents. She commented that the City has faltered and run itself into sawdust and needed solutions, not excuses. She stated that she was sorry that she couid not take action as the peoples Councilperson. Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cobre Street, noted that in a past election there was a person that ran for City Council that used the slogan "the lake stupid" and he felt that it was still a probiein. He noted the issues between EVMWD and the City. He noted the requirements of Title 22 and the evaporation of the Lake. He stated that he felt that it was tune for someone to start doing away with silly lawsuits and start taking care of the Lake. C1TY MANAGER COMMENTS 1. Noted that he would be brn7ging back the contract for Molendyk and Associ~tes on the next Agenda as Councilman Buckley had requested. PAGE TWENTY-ONE - CITY COUNCIL NIIN C1TES - NOV. 27, 2001 2. Asked Councilman Buckley to coordinate a meeting with the City Manager's Of~ce to discuss email addresses. He noted that the previous Council was not interested in email addresses; therefore it was not included in the Web Page. 3. Stated his excitement regarding the number of developments that were moving forward as well as the number of hornes that were selling on the north and west end of the Lake. He noted that there were a number of developers that were getting ready to start building, since it would boost economic development and create new jobs. 4. Expressed his appreciation and thanks to former Councilmembers Metze and Pape far their years of dedicated service to the City. He noted how difficult it was to try to make everyone happy. He commented on the sacrifices that the families of the Council have to make and thanked them. 5. Congratulated Councilman Hickman and Counciiman Buckley and guaranteed that they would not always agree, hawever the if majority gave direction it would be followed up as long as it was legal and not unethical. He stated his appreciation for the time it took to run for office and hoped that they ga~e consideration to the time it would require that would take away from their families. He stated that he would do his best to keep them at home. 6. Cautioned that there would be very few 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Agendas. He noted the amount of issues that wouid be brought fonvard in the future and expiained that they should plan on 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. 7. Stated that he had no comment on the lawsuit regarding water. 8. Noted that there was a Study Session scheduled for December 4, 2001 to address CDBG, however it appeared that the Study Session would be rescheduled to sometime in January. He stated that he would like PAGE TWENTY-TVVO - CTTY COUNCIL MIlVUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 to schedule a Special Ciry Council Meeting to address Closed Session. He indicated that an Agenda would be provided and would be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. He noted that the item to be heard on Closed Session was critical. CTTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Stated that it had heen a real pleasure and honor to serve with Councilman Pape and Councilman Metze. She further stated that she had been impressed with their dedication and hard work. 2. Congratulated and Welcomed Councilman Hickman and Councilman Buckley and looked forward to working with them. CITY COUNCIL COMIVIENTS Councilrnan Buckley commented on the following: Thanked Councilman Ivletze and Councilman Pape for their service to the City. 2. Thanked the people that warked on his campaign. He commented that he would not be a Councilman today without their help. Commented ihat he did not want to see Mrs. Hyland 'ui her "I told you so" shirt. 4. Cornmented that he felt that the people of the City of Lake Elsinore chose change, that was their charge and that was his promise. He stated that it would be a positive change. Councilman Hickrnan commented on the foitowing: Thanked the outgoing Councilmembers and commented that they had done a good job. PAGE TWENTY-'TIIREE - CTTY COUNCII. MINUTES - NOV. 27, 200L 2. Thanked the voters, especially the people that voted for Councilman Buckley and hunself. Commented on the closeness of the race. 4. Thanked all the people that worked on his campaign, as weli as his wife and son. He thanked the candidates who ran in the November 6`~' Election because they gave their time and made sacrifices for the election. He promised to work hard in the next four years and never degrade or izu~niliate anyone wno came before Council. He indicated that if a rnember of the public had a City problem, to cail him and that he was listed in the phone book. 5. Noted that the State of California has an$& to $11 billion dollar short fall in their revenue and commented that in the last 3tudy Session it was mentioned that the City could loose il~eir Vehicle License Fee, which amounts to approlcimately $1.7 million dollars. He asked that a new budget be created to show a loss of income of $ i 2 millian dollars, without cutting into City reserves. 6. Noted that the Theater Complex has RDA funds invested in it and asked that the grass be cut and the trash removed. He noted that it was an entrance into ihe City of Lake Elsinore and it affected thE pereeption of the Eity. 7. StaYed that he woutd appreciate it if the City 1vlanager's Office contacted the local markets to retrieve tiheir shopping carts. He noted the following locations: Railroad Canyon/past- Grape Street Railroad Canyon/Summerhill off of I-15 North Casino Drive/Riverside Drive McDon~lds Parking Lot Burger King Parking Lot PAGE TWENTY-FOUR- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 Theater Parking Lot Across the Street from the Theater on Malaga The Bus Stop On the Lake side on Mission Trail He stated that he had no idea about the other side of the City, however he was sure that the same problem existed there. He stated that it was everyone's responsibility and the Ciry belonged to the citizens and they should inform the manager of a market that there was a discarded shopping cart and that they needed to pick it up. 8. Noted that there was a big tree that fell over in Tuscany Hills and the residents got out and cut it up along with John Unsworth from Public Works. He thanked Mr. Unsworth for his help and wanted him to know that it was appreciated. 9. Thanked everyone for their support and stated that he would work hard for the community. Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the following: 1. Commented on the past Councilmembers and stated that he hoped that they woutd continue to be friends. 2. Congratulated ihe new Councilmen. He stated that l~e hoped that they would be able to work together anci get things done. 3. Commented on the support that he had regarding the position of Mayar. He stated that the programs he supported and the ideas that he had would not be any different. He noted that any of the things tliat he would help to move ahead wouid continue the same way. He hoped that he had not disappointed anyone. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE - CITY COITNCIL MINi7TES - NOV. 27, 2001 Counsilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1. Stated that former Councilman Pape and Cbuncilman 1Vletze have done a good joB. She commented tliat they were truly appreciated"and the community appreciated them. 2. Congratulated the new Councilmembers and looked forward to working together in a forward motion with a positive attitude. 3. Commented that she was excited about the trip to Sacramento with Sonja Wilson. She stated that it was an honor to be invited to the State Conference and recognized for the community efforts through CAP. She noted the strong alliance that had developed between the School District and the City. Mayor Kelley commented on the following: 1. Announced the Open Air Market, Sunday, December 2°d, Downtown Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2. Announced 2001 Winterfest, Friday, December 7'~', Downtown Main Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3. RTA Holiday Bus Aainting, Saturday, December 15`i', Lake Elsinore Town Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 4. Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 15~`, Lake Eisinore Senior Activities Center from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Center. 5. Noted that in the Press Enterprise Reader's Choice the Lake Elsinore Diamond was voted the best and the most fa~orite Ba11 Field by the Press Enterprise readers. PAGE TWENTY-SIX - CITY COUNCII. MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 6. Congr~tulated the new Councilmembers. She noted that they had done a good job and had the support of the community; therefore they had a very serious charge to carry out. She encouraged them to get together with the City Manager to gather the necessary information to learn the job. 7. Thanked the former Councilmemhers for the opportunity to work with them for the last 6 years. She noted that they were always well prepared and took their job seriousty. She stated that she would miss them both very mucli. 8. Thanked the City Council for their vote of support on her position of Mayor, as we11 as the appointment of the other officers. She stated that she felt that Council would work together. 9. Invited the audience to share cake and punch. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SRiNLEY, SECOND~D BY SCHIFFNER AND CARRIED BY UNANIlVIOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COITNCIL MEETING AT 8:30 P.M. ~ KELLEY, Mr~YOR OF LAKE ELSiNOR Respectfully su6mitted, ~~'~ GV`~ G~~,~~~ l;[,~1/ Aal ia L. Parede~, Deputy City Cterk PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOV. 27, 2001 CTTY CLERK/ AIJli~IAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE