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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-1996 City Council MinutesMIlVUTES- . REGULAR CTTY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORN7A TIJESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. :ex~*xx*~x:xs*:*xxx*xx*:xx*xxxxx*zx*xx*xa*xxax**xx*xa*xx*:xa**xxx*xx*x*re**x~exx* CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pape at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Molendyk. INVOCATION The Invocation was provided by Reverend Elaine Yi, of ROCK Youth Ministries. ROLL CALL PRE5ENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AB5ENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE BRINLEY Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Leslie, Community Services Director Sapp, City Engineer O'Donnel and City Clerk Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED TTEMS None Requested. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation - 1,~000.000 Storm Fan. (F:56.1) Gloria Rivera, the 1,000,OOOth Fan, was not present for this awazd, and staff was directed to forward a Key to the City to here home in Moreno Valley. b. Presentations - History Team Recognition.(F:56.1) Mayor Pape called the History Team forwazd and noted their accomplishments. Eric Martineau & Ricky Weston e~cplained their project with which they received this recognition; and the research that went into this project. They detailed the competitions at the State and Federal levels. Mayor Pape presented them with Certificates of Merit. Merilee Andrzejczak was not present for presentation. 7eanine Martineau thanked the City for the support to the students of the Community. c. Proclamation - Safe Streets Program. (F:127.2) Mayor Pape called fonvard Willi Turner, Rob MacRae and Kathie Perry, and explained their participation in the 5afe Streets Program. He explained that they have gone beyond the call of duty to assist with this program. WilG Turner commented on access to the program and the steps taken to solve the problems; and noted the level of success with the program. Mayor Pape stressed the success of this prograrri with Drug Homes and stressed PAGE TWO - CTTY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 the ability to remain anonymous while addressing the problems. d. Presentation - Beverly Hill Enterprises.(F:62.1) Vick Knight indicated that he was present on behalf of the Lakeshore Mazketplace, and noted efforts to bring activities to the Diamond, for the rest of the year following the i' Baseball season. Noted that the Marketplace will be a positive activity and detailed the start date of the event. He introduced Steve Brown to respond to any specific questions. ~ Mayor Pape questioned the number of vendors. Mr. Brown explained their strategy to ~ gain six week commitments, and indicated that to date over three dozen businesses have commited for the first weekend. He further noted that a few Lake Elsionre businesses have also submitted applications. He explained that the ad campaign is expected to draw 75 vendors for the s'vc week commitment. He stressed that the merchandise will be all new items and professional operations. He thanked the Council for their support of this activity. e. Presentation - Lake Elsinore Classic. (F:62.1) City Manager Molendyk noted the upcoming event with races and other activies, and stressed its relationship to the tourist recreation orientation of the Community. He commended Goet Brekker on his efforts in planning the event. Goet Brekker noted confirmation of a Robbie Knieval jump at the Diamond; and a concert by 7ason Bonham on the jump night. He indicated that they have over 800 registrations for the race event to date. City Manager Molendyk noted that the event was striving to get to 1500 riders and already 800 have registered. Mr. Brekker detailed the age groups for the event from 7 to 50 years and noted that it will be televised by ESPN. Mayor Pape questioned the down hill luge. Mr. Brekker explained that this will be with skateboards on Summerhill Drive, and added that there may be ESPN coverage for that as well. He also noted an effort to break a rollerblading record at the same event. f.. Presentation - Police Department Update.(F:127.2) Captain Walsh provided an update on the most recent crime statistics. He explained part I crimes which are used by the FBI in reporting crime rates and detailed the specific categories of crime. He noted a 19% decrease last year in the Part I crime rate; and the first six months of this year has seen an additiona125.1% decrease from last yeaz. He clarified that this represents 241 less crimes for same period last year. He thanked the citizens of the City for their involvement in reporting crime and being proactive. He also thanked the Council for their strong stance in the azea of law enforcement. He stressed the Council commitment to law enforcement and noted the willingness to expand programs and add officers. He also noted the cooperation of the management team with the police department to pool resources. He also commended the dedication ofthe police officers serving the community. He advised that the Community Policing Officer was added in the 1995-96 fiscal year; and indicated that the position was taking shape and starting to address specific areas of concem. He noted that the Safe Streets Program started two yeazs ago has continued to expand within the City. He further noted the benefits of using overtime funds and bicycle patrols to better serve the community. He also advised that the department and City have applied for several grants for use in continuing these programs, and looked forward to a brighter future. F3e stressed the motivation provided by the support of the residents. CONSENT CALENDAR TTEMS The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendaz for further discussion and consideration: PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCII, MINUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 Item Nos. 3, 4, and 5. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BYALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following NTinutes were approved: a. City Council Study Session - August 8, 1996. (F:44.4) b. Regular City Council Meeting - August 13, 1996.(F:44.4) The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: c. Planning Commission Minutes - 7uly 17, 1996.(F:60.3) d. Planning Commission Minutes - August 7, 1996. e. Design Review Committee Meeting - July 17, 1996. (F:60.4) f. Design Review Committee Meeting - August 7, 1996. 2. Ratified the Warrant List of August 15, 1996.(F:12.3) TTEMS PULLED FROM THE ON ENT ALENDAR 3. Adontion of a Resolution Undatine the Disadvantag,~ Business Entemrise (DBEI Program - Resolution No. 96-50. (F:84.3) Councilman Alongi inquired if this item was for minority businesses. City Engineer O'Donnell clarified that the term is "disadvantaged". Councilman Alongi questioned the DBE goals, the requirement for evaluation by the liaison and how it is done. Mr. ODonnell explained that advertisement is placed in Minority papers and efforts aze made to solicit bids from disadvantaged contractors and subcontractors. CounciLnan Alongi inquired how the evaluation is done to establish that a business is disadvantaged. Mr. O'Donnell indicated that the State qualifies those businesses. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY METZE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 96-50. Mayor Pape noted that his vote will be no, as the program shows fauoritism and discriminates. THE FOREGOING MOTION FAILED TO CARRY BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT. City Manager Molendyk questioned the impact of this action. Mayor Pape noted that this committment is required for matching funds. City Attorney Harper indicated that it would eliminate any matching funds on participating projects. Councilman Alongi noted that this is his concern with government and stressed the need for equal treatment. He indicated that he doesn't appreciate govemment requn-ing this commitment. Mayor Pape concurred that the money comes with heauy strings attached. City Manager Molendyk noted that these have been State and Federal requirements for years. Mayor Pape noted that this commitment might be requued for the best interest of the City. City Attorney Harper stressed that this would not only impact matching funds, but also any funded programs. Councilman Metze noted the goal of 10% and questioned the requirements. City Attorney Harper clarified the process, and noted that generally the i~rtent to reach that PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 goal it sufTicient. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOU5 VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO TABLE THIS TTEM FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. 4. Library Assi~m tin on Agreement.(F:68.1)(X:98.1) Councilman Alongi noted that this item allows the County to take over the Library and noted the cutbacks at the county level. He expressed concern with the the impact on the Library if the County decides to cut fixnds. Community Services Director Sapp explained that the County is taking back the responsibility from the City of Riverside; and at this point there will be no effect on this Library, as they will honor the existing agreement. Councilman Alongi expressed further concern with the potential for cuts in the funding to the Library. Mr. Sapp further clarified. Mayor Pape clarified that this action has nothing to do with the funding or the hours of operation. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley stressed that this is only for the lease of the building. Councilman Alongi indicated that he understands the contract, but expressed further concern for future County cutbacks. Community Services Director Sapp indicated that the potential outcome would be the same with either party holding the responsibility. Councilman Alongi stressed his concem with the right reserved to cut funds within the agreement. He questioned the benefit for the City to approve this agreement. City Manager Molendyk stressed that this is a housekeeping issue, and staff was not prepared to answer the budget or hours questions. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIlVIOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, AND CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT. 5. ~ommi~n~ Deve~ment Block Grant Sponsor's Agreement.(F:84.2) Councilman Alongi requested that $30,000 is coming from CDBG. Community Services Director Sapp confirmed that the $30,000 is coming from the County CDBG. Councilman Alongi questioned the difference between the $70,000 and the $30,000. Mr. Sapp indicated that the City has allocated $40,000 and the County has allocated $30,000. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE SPONSOR'S AGREEMENT AND DIl2ECT THE CITY CLERK TO HAVE THE DOCUMENTS EXECUTED BY THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVES. PUBLIC HEARINGS 21. ~ n c in_g Authori~y Hearin$ for Annexation 64 located northwest of the Intersection of I 15 and Hi hwav 74 ~Central Avenuel(William & Rosalyne Halll - Resolution No 96-51. (F:20.2) City Manager Molendyk detailed the location of this property and noted that discussions have been underway on this issue for a number of years . He indicated that the City is in support of the annexation to allow for commercial development potential. Community Development Director Leslie explained the annexation further and detailed the previous actions and decisions. He noted that the Annexation has now received LAFCO approval. Mr. Molendyk noted a concern expressed by a nearby resident and the resolution of that concern. Mayor Pape noted the long term efforts and persistence of the property owners. He also noted the future development of the Burger King near this site. Mayor Pape opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Hearing no requests to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. PAGE FIVE - CTTY COUNCIL NIINUTES - AUGUST 27, 1996 Councilman Alongi questioned the impact of this action on the residents of the Grove. Mr. Leslie clarified that it does not involve any other properties. He noted a concern raised with regard to access issues; and advised that they have been worked out with LAFCO and the road will not be closed MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 96-51 AND DIRECTED THE CTTY CLERK TO FOLLOW THE APPROPRTATE STEPS TO FINALIZE THE ANNEXATION WITH LAFCO, INCLUDING EXECUTING THE AGREEMENTS WITH COUNTY AS REQUII2ED WITHIN THE LAFCO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. RESOLUTION NO. 96-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE EL5INORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED ANNEXATION NO. 64, ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENTS FROM THE ORTEGA TRAILS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA 124. 31. Assessment District 89-1 Delinquency. (F:223) Administrative Services Director Boone explained that this is the second request for City Council consideration on a loan for this district; and noted that six months agoCouncil approved the allocation of $20,000, and this time there is a principal due of $52,000. He further explained that due to the short term financing plan the City needs to keep these payments current if possible. Mayor Pape asked if the Financial Team has reviewed this item. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that they have and they were the ones to suggest that this item be kept current. City Attorney Harper stated that under the assumption that our financial plan positively affects all the City of Lake Elsinore/Redevelopment Agency CFD debt; in order to do that we are going to have to go into the market without having some portion of the debt in foreclosure. He stressed that this is something positive which will ultimately be recovered when the debt is restructured. Mayor Pape inquired if this was a restructuring of the loan. City Attorney Harper stated that it is a loan. Mayor Pape clarified that in that case the money would be coming back. Councilman Alongi addressed the payment of the bond and stated that Council has always been told that the City is not responsible for these bonds; however Council is not told that if this is not paid, the City's credit rating is at risk. He further stated in that case, he wished not to have any more bonds approved by this Council. He asked why the City should keep paying these debts. He noted that there are other people that would like to have the City pay their debts; that live in the community, pay taxes, have businesses and need assistance and the City will not help them. He further noted that when it comes to bonding that Council did not ask for, we are finding ourselves bailing them out. He asked what is in it for the City if we bail them out for the total of $71,000. He asked if the City receives land or profit. City Attorney Harper explained that AD 89-1 is Summerhill and the same property that is PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCII, MIl~iUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 subject to the ongoing foreclosure on the CFD. He noted that it is the same general area and the same former property owner. He further explained that the City is proceeding with the foreclosure and as a consequence of the foreclosure and sale, if there were sufficient monies to cover all of the debt including AD 89-1, then that would be the end of the story. City Attorney I-Iarper stated that he did not feel that the sale would accomplish that objective, therefore the City is in the process of obtaining a final judgment in foreclosure and scheduling a final sale. He explained that the potential does exist for some future property owner, to step forwazd during that sale, pay the AD 89-1-debt and bring the City current and proceed. City Attorney Harper explained that because of the bankruptcy, there was no potential for it being paid by the property owner, it would probably go to foreclosure and sell the property. He noted that this is part of a much larger scheme and in order to hold all other restructuring of the debt the City needs to make certain that the City does not have a black mazk on its record. Councilman Alongi stated that City Attomey's explanation substantiates why public entities should not get involved in private debt. Ae noted that the City keeps getting stuck for the bill. Fie asked what some other business with their inefficiency and mistakes have to do with the City. He noted that the City has been working hard to maintain its credit, and now the City is bailing out other people. Councilman Alongi stated that he felt that the City should stop giving aid and noted that there are other bonds that may be in problems in the near future and asked how long the City is going to have to wait for the money. He pointed out that there is no guarantee that when the property goes into foreclosure that the City will get anything out of it. Ae explained that given the economic situation and building industry, he felt that it is a very unrealistic time for value of property. He firmly stated that he felt that the City should stay away from approving these type of bonds, and indicated taht he did not think it was fair to the City or the Council. City Attorney Harper explained that if there were no reasonable expectation for the City to recover the debt service, then the Administrative Services Director nor the Financial Advisors would encourage payment. He further explained that the Work-Out Team has reasonable confidence that we will be able to restructure in a way that will be beneficial to the City and the Districts. He stated that the City is working toward that goal. City Attorney Harper agreed that if in fact the Summerhill properiy were just put up for sale, because of the amount of debt that is on it and decreased value, we don't know that we would get a buyer at the e3cisting debt level, but the orily way that the City can make certain that we have the ability to move forward in the entire restnxcturing program is to make the debt service payments. He noted that this is a loan as opposed to a gift and the financing team feels that this is the best move at this time. City Manager Molendyk explained that the other azea that it benefits the community is the fact that the existing residents in the community want to know when their tract will be finished and this situation creates a climate that encourages people to come in and buy the lots and finish the developments. He noted recent meetings with the residents of the Del Ray Tract and they are interested in what can be done to finish the tracts since they are living in an unfinished tract. He stated that it is his hope that once the restructuring is done it will encourage developers to come in and complete these tracts. City Attorney Harper stated that one of the positives of this situation is that the developer did not go bankrupt because of the project. He explained that the developer had problems with the Internal Revenue Service, unrelated to the housing tract in the City of Lake Elsinore. Councilman Alongi stated that there was two years of reserves to make these payments and wanted to know why the City waited until the eleventh hour to move on this. He asked if the City was suppose to move on this item within 120 days of the bankruptcy. City Attorney Harper stated that unfortunately the developer filed bankniptcy and PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - AUGUST 27, 1996 according to Federal Law the City could not do anything until the bankruptcy was completed. He gave a history of ownership and promises made to the City that were not kept. Councilman Alongi noted meetings that the Resurgence Developers had with the City asking the City to absorb the delinquencies so they could do further development. City Attorney Harper stated that they had approached the City, but it was not agreed upon. Councilman Alongi asked if the Council had to approve this item tonight. City Manager Molendyk e~lained that a decision must be reached either tonight or sometime in this week. Councilman Alongi stated that he knows that he has no choice, but he would like the opportunity to study this issue and asked what would happen if the debt were not paid. Administrative Services Director Boone explained that we would go into default and the tnzstee would then take legal action. Councilman Alongi asked that a Study Session be set to review every CFD Bond, their reserves and status. He explained that he does not want to look at this subject again without prior information. He further explained that he did not like this issue as it is a burden that the City should not have to put up with; and questioned why it is tied down to our credit rating when we are doing ourjob. City Manager Molendyk pointed out that there is a financial Work-Out plan and during the month of September the Team will be establishing a long term and short term financial plan and at that time Council will get an update on all of the CFD's. He noted that right now the City is faced with a deadline and the recommendation from the finance team is to pay so as to not tarnish the City's credit rating. City Attorney Harper pointed out that there is no CFD, that as a consequence of the monies collected and the special tax levy in that CFD, will not be able to make the debt service payment. Councilman Alongi stated that they said the same thing about this one. City Attorney Harper stated that there is one main difference and that is that all of the other CFD's are developed. He noted that this ended up undeveloped property, owned by one individual and he went bankrupt and that does not exist with any other CFD. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley stated that she felt that Council has given staff direction to put together a short and long term financial plan and gone out of their way to hire a Work- Out Team to provide financial direction and it is her recommendation to stay on track to allow time for a long and short term financial plan and get the City back where it should be. She explained that if this is what Council has to do to stay on that track then that is what we should do. She pointed out that there will be a Study Session on September 12, to review the entire budget including the CFD's and she felt that action should be taken on this item now. Councilman Metze stated that the name Resurgence came before Council and looking for a whole lot more than is currently due. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that this issue has nothing to do with Resurgence. Councilman Metze noted a Study Session where they approached Council regarding this tract and asked for quite a bit more than is required tonight. City Attorney Harper stated that as a consequence of direction taken in Closed Session the proposal from Resurgence couldn't work, didn't work, won't work and Resurgence will not be the property owner. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE A LOAN OF $52,000, FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO DEBT SERVICE FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89- 1. 32. Allocation of Funds - Temecula Library Feasibility Study. (F:98.1) Mayor Pro Tem Kelley requested that this item be pulled for a Study Session to address the future of the Libraries. She noted that she was out of town and could not provide the full scope of the study to staff. Mayor Pape concuned that this should be continued as he PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 also has several quesdons. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DEFER TffiS TTEM TO A STUDY SESSION. 33. C~ Council Policies.(F:120.1) Mayor Pape introduced this item and stated that there was one policy that was not included in the StaffReport which Council might wish to consider. He explained that this item addresses any items pulled from the Consent Calendar, and indicates that they will be discussed and considered at the end of the meeting so that the rest of the calendar can be considered in a timely manner to accommodate the audience. Councilman Metze stated that this would include items that are to be continued from the meeting would be announced at the beginning of the meeting. City Manager Molendyk gave an overview of the policies which will be considered. Councilman Alongi stated that in regard to the non-profits a sentence should be added to clarify that the rental charge has been removed and that is all. City Manager Molendyk stated that he felt that the removal of the rental chazge is a given and asked if it should read actual staff cost. Councilman Alongi agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley stated that she is pleased with the new Council Policy for the Non- Profits, and commented that she is glad to see the City's facilities used for these purposes. Mayor Pape stated that it makes sense to have these issues handled at the staff level, instead of having every one of these requests come up before the Council, since it takes a lot of volunteer, staff and Council time to deal with these issues. MOVED BY ALONGI, 5ECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RATIFY THE POLICIES DETAILED TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMNIEDIATELY UPON RATIFICATION AS FOLLOW S: 1. Non-Profit Organizations - Use of Facilities. Requests for use of City Facilities from Non-Pro6t Organizations will be handled administratively. As -ong as they are registered Non-Profit groups based in the City -imits of the City of Lake Elsinore, they can use the City facilities at actual staff cost, plus the cleaning deposit and necessary insurauce to cover the even~ 2. City Council Agenda Items. Agenda items dealing with ongoing City business that has gone through normal channels will be -isted on the agenda. Any new items, policies or issues wou(d first be scheduled on a Study Session Agenda, before being placed on a regular agenda for City Council action. 3. Continued Items and Placement of Items Pulled. Any item proposed to be continued will be announced at the beginning of the Meet-ng prior to consideration of the Consent Calendar. Any item pulled by the public or Council will be moved to the end of the Business Items for Council consideration. PAGE NINE - CTTY COUNCIL 1~III~TUTES - AUGUST 27, 1996 THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:14 P.M. THE CITY COUNCII. MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:17 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CPTY MANAGER CONIMENTS City Manager Molendyk noted the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the potential for a large crowd in the Community. He further noted that there would be increased law enforcement and coverage for maintenance over that weekend. CITY COUNCIL CONIMENT5 Mayor Pro Tem Kelley commented on the following: 1) Noted that she went out on the Pro Marine lake cruise, and encouraged citizens to take the cruise. She further noted the beauty of the Lake, and noted that Mr. Dawson drank some of the Lake water to demonstrate that it was healthy. She. thanked Cazol at Weekend Paradise Park for her contributions to the cruise. She indicated that it was a great evening and noted those in attendance who gained a different perspective on the lake. Councilman Alongi commented on the following: 1) Noted a letter from David Swann regazding dredging the Lake, and indicated that the idea has been around a long time. He expressed hopes that the same willingness would exist to raise funds following the 7arvis initiative. 2) Noted letter complaining about the inability to use the restrooms during cheerleading exercises; and noted that the students need to realize the cost of maintauung ball fields and keeping them clean. He expressed understanding of the concerns, but indicated that the grownups need to explain what takes place. He further expresssed hopes that a solution could be worked out to allow for use of the restrooms. 3) Congratulated Roger Heaney on his promotion within the Continental Cablevision system. 4) Expressed frustration with a letter from Mr. Schulman. 5) Expressed his lack of understanding of difficulties between cities. He noted that the Californian allowed Paul 7acobs to put a letter in their paper, which is a complete insult to the City. He indicated that it was not constructive criticism, only insults. He stressed the efforts being made to work out the prablerns inthe community, and questioned why the papers continue to put this tyns of trasn in their publication. He suggested that people start cancelling busir.;;,s ade with tLe paper. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley indicated that she has already ~~a?i:~lled her subscription to the Californian. 6) Congratulated the City Manager on bringing in the Chevrolet L'e~~lersh.ip. Mayor Pape commented on the following: PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 27,1996 1) Noted that he met the new manager of the Do It Center at the Chamber Mixer; and they are looking forwazd to opening in November. 2) Noted that it is easy to get lost in crime statistics, but stressed that there have been 241 less victims in the first six months of this year. He stressed the impact of this improvement and expressed appreciation to the law enforcement officers for their efforts. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Harper requested that Pending Litigation with USA Properties be added to the Closed Session discussion. Council concurred. 1. Pending Litigation - L.E.A. vs. City of Lake Elsinore - Settlement Agreement - Case #243468. 2. Potential Litigation - Spectrum Group. Potential Litigation - L.E.R.A., Inc. 4. Pending Litigation - USA Properties. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURN~D TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:25 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE ABOVE MENTIONED TTEMS. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 10:16 P.M. WTTH THE FOLLOWING ACTION BEING ANNOUNCED FROM CLO5ED SESSION. AS A RESULT OF THE REQUIIiEMENT5 OF THE LEA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE CITY AGREES TO 'I'HE FOLLOWING REGARDING OUTSTANDING INVOICES FROM NOSSAMAN, GUTHNER, KNOX & ELLIOT: f AUTHORIZED STAFF TO PAY $25,000 IN LEGAL FEES AND APPROVE D ~I AGREEMENT WiTH EASTLAKE COMMUNITY BUII.DERS DATED JUNE 28, f~ 1996 FOR THEIIt PORTION OF THE LEGAL FEES. ADJOURNMENT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETI~YG WA ADJOURNED AT 10:17 P.M. / i / . ~~~TG~ ~ ~' VIN W. PA E, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE rS.T'iES7': ` ~ ~ _1 ~~ `v'IQ'HI Ir.~3A 1's, CITY CLERK CI'i'~' OF"LAI~E ELSINORE