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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-2000 City Council Study SessionMINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 130 SOUTA MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000 ~:~~~~~**:~~~~*~~~:~~~:~~~:~~*~~~~:~~*:~,~:~~*~~~~*~~*~~*:~~~:~~~~:~~~~~~ CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brinley called the Study Session to arder at 4:06 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE Also Present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DISCUSSION ITEMS Agenda Review for Citv Council Agenda Items. (F: 44.1) The following items were pulled from the City Council Agenda for discussion. 3. Investment Report. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that there may be a request by a member of the audience to pull this item because of the amount shown on the Investment Report. He explained that moneys have been received by the City that have not yet been paid out. < 4. Claim Against the City - Harold Sampson (CL#2000-11). City Attorney Leibold explained that this was a notice that the City might become party to a lawsuit, however Carl Warren has treated this as a lawsuit against the City and instructed us to reject it. She noted that she would be looking further into this matter. Contract for Services - Kobata Associates, Inc. - Parks Master Plan Update & Trails Master Plan Element. Councilwoman Kelley asked if there was going to be a Study Session regarding this matter. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that this PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 Contract was to update the existing Parks Master Plan and adding the Trails Master Plan for Council to adopt in the future. I~e noted that without the Trails Master Plan the City would not qualify for certain funding. 6. Set Public Hearing Date of July 24, 2000 for Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 3. City Manager Watenpaugh gave an overview of the past actions taken by the Outlet Center and stated that they have new management at the Center. He advised that this was a request to amend the Specific Plan, and would address signage on the exterior of the building, as well as a Message Board that can be clearly viewed by motorists on the I-15, and a parking lot on the south end of the Center. He noted that the Planning Commission has made a full review of the project and approved the Amendment. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he would pull this item at the Council Meeting to correct a clerical error. 21. CR&R, Inc. - Request to put Refuse Billing on Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Tax Roll. Mayor Brinley stated that she had a problem with the lack of street sweeping. She noted that her street had not been swept for over four months and they had to call CR & R to have them make a special trip out to clean the street. She noted that she had heard from other residents who have had the same problem. Councilman Schiffner stated that they have come up his street and when they sweep the raise more dust than the clean up. Mayor Brinley noted that a Community Service Officer was not following the sweeper. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that issue was discussed at Staff Meeting and the Chief of Police was looking into the matter. He noted that the street sweeping unit being used was one that was specified by the City on the franchise agreement. He noted that it was a vacuum sweeper and not a brush sweeper. Mayor Brinley stated that cars were being left on the streets because they knew that a street sweeper was not coming; and without enforcement the cars remain and the sweeper will not come down a street with cars. She noted that her main concern was that the residents were paying for a service they were not receiving. Councilman Schiffner questioned why they use the type of equipment they use. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City requested that they use that type of unit. PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 Mayor Brinley noted that it states in the franchise agreement that they will sweep the streets, and if they do not it is a material breech of contract. She noted the number of complaints that she has received regarding this issue. Mayor Brinley invited Mr. Tim Crawford to speak. Tim Crawford stated that there was a need for better signage. He stated that at a number of tracts there was only one sign entering the housing tracts regarding street sweeping and most people do not know that the sign is there. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that staff inember Florence Mowrer was in the process of adding additional signs. 32. Agreement for Park Maintenance Work. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the difference between the base bid and alternate bid. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the base bid was for the services that are done daily at every site and the alternate bid was for additional services that are unique to individual sites, but not necessarily a service done at every park. 33. Agreement for Park Restroom Cleaning. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that this was a routine maintenance that was done at all the parks, however this was bid separately. He explained that the purpose of making this a separate item was to improve service. He noted that the restrooms would be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Councilwoman Kelley asked if they would provide supplies, since the user groups have been providing supplies. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that they would supply the restrooms once a day, when they are cleaned. Councilman Schiffner suggested that with this type of service the City will better be able to address damage and graffiti. City Manager Watenpaugh concurred. 34. Design Review for an Industrial Project No. I 00-02, located on Chaney Street (APN # 377-160-002). Mayor Brinley questioned the temporary fencing found in Condition No. 9 in the Conditions of Approval and stated her concern regarding chain link fencing. She stated that if the project does not expand and the applicant does not want to build, then they would request an PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 extension. Community Development Director Brady stated that it was a Condition of Approval and they would have to come back to Planning Commission and City Council to have it modified. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the applicant owns both sites. Mayor Brinley stated that to prevent problems she would like to set a firm 2 year limit on the Chain Link fencing with no extensions. There was general discussion regarding fencing requirements and their regulation. Councilman Schiffner asked how firm a 2 year limit with no extension would be. He stated that if the applicant was, at the end of two years, in the process of designing and planning a project on the adjacent property, then it would not be appropriate to build a wall until such time as the project was on line. Mayor Brinley stated that if the applicant had a firm plan and was ready to build, then she would have no problem with the Community Development Director eatending the time period, on a limited basis. City Attorney Leibold stated that the addition of a 2 year limit with no e~ensions, would be an underscoring of the intent of Council; however, the Council has the discretion to modify the condition. Mayor Brinley indicated that she thought that the City required 120% on the Landscape Bonds. She asked why it was at 100%. Community Development Director Brady explained that it was at 100% because the time was ea~tended by 1 year. 35. Application for Planning Commission. Mayor Brinley stated that she was prepared to make a recommendation to Council for concurrence. She stated that she would like to propose a Committee of three people to sit on a Nuisance Abatement Committee. She noted the number of people that indicated their desire to be involved with the City and she felt that this would be an ideal vehicle to introduce someone to City Government. She asked that staff prepare an item to be placed on the Agenda for July 24, 2000 which would state the scope and powers of the Committee which would be involved in the hearing process. She noted the advantage this would provide the City, to create a single minded committee to address Nuisance Abatement issues. Councilwoman Kelley stated that the more experience a person has the better a leader they make. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 Councilman Schiffner questioned the power of the Committees decisions and asked if their decisions would be binding or if they would have to take their recommendations to Planning Commission or City Council. City Attorney Leibold stated that the scope of the powers would have to be determined and stressed that the Committee would be a single purpose standing committee that would only rule on Nuisance Abatement issues. She noted that the Committee would also be subject to the Brown Act. THE CTTY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION RECESSED AT 4:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION RECONVENED AT 4:46 P.M. Closed Sessions. City Attorney Leibold addressed Closed Sessions and stated that there are three items listed, however only two would need discussion. City Manager Watenpaugh reminded Council of the Joint Powers meeting that would be held at the Boat Launch on July 12, 2000, at 1:00 P:M. He noted that there would be a Study Session regarding Animal Control on July 13, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. He reminded Council that the next City Council Meeting would be on Monday, July 24, 2000. City Attorney Leibold stated on July 24th, Deputy City Attorney Mann would be attending, as she would be on vacation. Councilwoman Kelley questioned if City staff was inspecting the installation of the Fiber Optic Cable. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that what was being installed in the City was being inspected by City staff, however not in the County areas. Councilwoman Kelley noted the problems that have occurred with the lifting of the pavement and that pot holes are already developing. Councilwoman Kelley asked if staff was addressing the problems along the Lake on Lakeshore Drive. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that staff was working on amendments to the Municipal Code to address the problems regarding overnight camping and electrical requirements. Mayor Brinley noted a campfire on Lakeshore Drive PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 that was very large and felt that it could have presented a fire hazard. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City was hoping to apply for some Park Bond money that would facilitate the purchase of some of the vacant property along the Lake shore. Councilman Schiffner questioned the status of Glo Fire. Community Development Director Brady stated that they have submitted a letter of intent with drawings and renderings. He noted that they were in review at this time and in the near future they would submit a formal application for consideration. Mayar Brinley commented on the success of the program on the 4"' of July, at the Diamond. Mayor Brinley questioned the time line for the Main Street improvements. Community Development Director Brady stated that the project is on schedule and expected to be complete in August. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:49 P.M. ~M~I;A B NLEY, MAYa CITY OF LA ELSINORE Respectfully submitted, G~~/ ~ A ria L. Bryning, Deputy ity Cler City of Lake Elsinore CI,ERK CIT~' OF I,E1KE Ed.5IN01~