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Home My WebLink About10-10-2000 City Council Study SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000 ~~*~:~~~~~x:~~:~:~*:~~~~~~~~~~~~:~~:~:~~:~**,~~:~~~:~:~*~~:~~~~~:~~~~:~~:~:~~~~ CALL TO ORDER The City Council Study Session was called to order at 4:10 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE, BRINLEY Also present were: Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp and City CIerWHuman Resources Director Kasad. 1. Agenda Review. (F:44.1) Presentation Councilwoman Kelley asked who was awarded Business of the Quarter. Assistant City Manager Best indicated that it was going to be Albertson's Market on Mission Trail, and stated that they have finished their remodeling on the Market and have expanded their services by providing a Starbucks Coffee counter and a bank branch. She noted that they ha~e kept with the theme of the City and wished to make the Market responsive and representative of the community. Councilman Schiffner asked if Albertson's was aware that Wells Fargo was in the process of building a stand-alone bank in that center. Assistant City Manager Best stated that they were and explained that the bank in the market will be a Sa~ings and Loan. Councilwoman Kelley asked if the City had heard anything about the Campground concessionaire. Assistant City Manager Best stated that there had been continuing discussions and they are considering general use on the site and within the next couple of weeks they should be finished with the due diligence and a meeting will be set to discuss their findings. Councilman Schiffner stated that he would be inclined to think that anything on the site that is underground could just be written off. He indicated that the only thing worthwhile on the site was the trees and anything above ground. Councilwoman Kelley addressed the new Community Services brochure from the City and stated that she noted that it listed the Crew program; and she understood PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - OCT. 10, 2000 that the teacher would not be able to hold the Crew class this year. Community Services Director Sapp stated that it had gone to print prior to them being fully aware that there would be no Crew class. Councilwoman Kelley stated that the boats belong to the City and asked if Community Services would be getting a new instructor. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the boats do belong to the City, however it was going to be very difficult to find another instructor. He noted that there was a large aquatic center in Mission Bay, as well as others around the area and the City will send out feelers and notices to see if someone else would be interested in instructing. Councilman Schiffner stated that perhaps the facility could be offered to San Jacinto College or to Riverside Community College. Closed Session Councilwoman Kelley asked if there was going to be a Closed Session. Czty Attorney Leibold stated that there will be no need to hear Item A and she will be announcing Item B. She further stated that the Redevelopment Agency would be hearing Item A. She explained that for City Council Agenda Item A her office would be continuing negotiations with Trudeau. Councilman Schiffner clarified which property Trudeau owned. City Attorney Leibold stated that it was the property that the drainage easement crosses. She stated that each of the property owners have been sent a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Resolution of Necessity, which will be heard at the City Council Meeting of October 24~'. She stated that the City may adopt a resolution in respect to the property owned by Trudeau, or the Council may wish to adopt a resolution affecting all three parties. Assistant City Manager Best noted that a number of Capitol Improvement Projects are moving forward. She indicated that Council should have received the Economic update form. She noted that staff anticipates providing information to the Council and public on a bi-monthly basis. Councilwoman Kelley asked about the Temecula Traffic Update in the Press Enterprise. She asked if it was done as a public service. Assistant City Manager Best stated that the section was purchased by the City of Temecula. Reporter Tom Buckley suggested that the City contact the City of Temecula and see if Lake Elsinore could add their information to the City of Temecula's information and share costs. Assistant City Manager Best stated that Information/Communications Manager Dennis has considered the possibility, however he will be evaluating the action once the Web Page is up and running. She noted that several times, in the recent past, Information/Communications Manager Dennis had discussed a layout in the newspaper for the purpose of updating the public on immediate projects, since most of the projects pertain to streets and roadways that impact the public. Councilman Schiffner noted the activity on the Railroad Canyon Road landscaping. Community Services Director Sapp stated that there is activity and the landscaper should start setting trees within the ne~ week. .,41 . t '.._ ,a,. . . . . PAGE THREE - CITY COiTNCIL STUDY SESSION - OCT. 10, 2000 Councilwoman Kelley noted that the palm trees look nice at the Police Station. Assistant City Manager Best stated that on a positive note the community had not missed the ones that were relocated. Councilman Schiffner stated that he drives past the location and has to look for a hole in the ground to identify where one has been removed. Councilwoman Kelley asked when the landscaping on the Outflow Channel would begin. Assistant City Manager Best stated that plans have been submitted to Riverside County Flood Control and staff will proceed upon approval. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the City would ha~e to obtain approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. Councilwoman Kelley asked how far the Channel would be landscaped. Community Services Director Sapp indicated that it would go from Limited Street to Heald. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the landscaping for the Main Street on/off- ramps. Community Development Director Brady stated that Cal Trans had cleaned up the ramp area and posted signs. Councilman Schiffner asked if there were plans to move more palm trees to the Lake StreetJLakeshore Drive intersection. Community Services Director Sapp indicated that the next trees to be identified and relocated are intended for that location, however a Notice of Exemption must be obtained before the trees are moved. He advised that four of the palms would be relocated to the Outflow Channel, and noted that staff had received a number of calls from residents that wished to donate palm trees, however the majority are not usable since they are the Mexican Palm variety. Councilwoman Kelley asked if Captain Walsh had reported anything about increased graffiti activity; and noted that the City was hit hard over the weekend. Assistant City Manager Best noted that the whole I-15 corridor was hit hard over the weekend. Councilwoman Kelley noted locations of graffiti that needed attention. Councilman Schiffner asked if the City could do anything about graffiti on private property. Councilwoman Kelley indicated that the property owner must be contacted and agree to the removal. Councilwoman Kelley asked if there was any new information regarding the Outlet Center. Assistant City Manager Best stated that there was no new information since they were going through some reorganization due to a reduction in business; however everything was still moving forward. Councilman Schiffner questioned ownership of the Town Center Shopping Center. Assistant City Manager Best stated that it was still owned by the Bank of New York. Councilwoman Kelley asked for the status of the market on Main Street. Community Development Director Brady stated that the building was still in escrow and they have not filed for a Conditional Use Permit. Councilman Schiffner stated that he was not in favor of seeing that type of change, since it P~SGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - OCT. 10, 2000 would force an existing business out. He noted that if the business had relocated and it was an empty building, then it would be more acceptable, however this action would force the business out. Assistant City Manager Best stated that issue had been discussed with the potential applicant, and they had indicated that they wished to move forward and if they choose to, they had the right to do so. Assistant City Manager Best stated that the Fire Station was moving forward and staff was working on a written agreement with the adjacent property owner for the access road. She noted that access had been part of the delay, but stated that she hopes to have it on the Agenda for the ne~ City Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY S~SION ~1DJOURNEIYAT 4:30 P.M. .._.~,~~...~~~.. CITY OF LA ELSINORE ATTEST: VIC ~MC, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE