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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-1995 City Council Minutes ,-.. I I MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1995 ***************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Kasad. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BENDER, BRINLEY, PAPE, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, Administrative Services Director Boone, City Planner Leslie, Interim Chief Building Official Russell, Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecca, Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh, City Treasurer Kelley and city Clerk Kasad. ,...... A. - PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS Storm U~date. Mayor Washburn called upon City Manager Molendyk for an update on the Storm. Mr. Molendyk made note of the fact that on Wednesday, January 4th the City used 2,000 sand bags; today the City used 3,800 bags; and 5,000 sand bags are being delivered tonight with 3,000 of those being filled. He explained that the City had requested assistance from the California Department of Forestry, and they will be sending a 15 man crew to fill the sand bags. He stated that for people needing sand bags, after 7:00 p.m. tonight, they will be available at station 10, the rental yard at Frazer and Walnut and the City Yard on Langstaff. city Manager Molendyk advised that the roads that are closed are Temescal Road at the bottom of the hill; Lake Street from Mountain to 1-15; Collier Avenue, from Spring st. to Chaney st.; Spring Street, from Pottery to Sumner; Minthorn, from Chaney to Collier; Clement, between Lash and Lakeshore; Wilson, between Lash and Lakeshore; Hurst, between Lash and Lakeshore; and Lash, between Ellis and Gunnerson. He noted that the Lake elevation as of 9:00 a.m. this date was at 1253', which is an increase of 6" since Friday. He explained that there is 9" of water going over the spill-way at Canyon Lake and there is still quite a bit of storage capacity at Hemet Lake and will depend upon the amount of snow melt that will occur. City Manger ..._, __.-'1_.1_ _.L._.L._.-'1 .L.'L._.&.. .1..1-_ __..!_ ~_" __'-.! _'- __________-" __ .. ,.- ,,,,.. PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 Mayor Washburn stated that because of the weather conditions, City Attorney Harper will not be able to attend this meeting and he asked that Council be succinct and to the point regarding the issues on the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those discussions: - Item No. 32, 33, and RDA 5. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration. Items Nos. 1c., 1d., 1e., 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: (F;44.4) a. City Council study Session for November 29, 1994. b. City Council Study Session for December 7, 1994. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: f. Planning Commission Meeting for November 16, 1994. (F:60.3) Planning Commission Meeting for December 7, 1994. - g. h. Design Review Committee Meeting for November 16, 1994. (F:60.4) i. Design Review Committee Meeting for December 7, 1994. 3. Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report for December, 1994. (F:32.2) 5. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for November 30, 1994. (F:12.5) 12. Set Public Hearing date of January 24, 1995, for the consideration of the adoption of an Interim Ordinance regarding the extension of the moratorium prohibiting adult uses. (F : 34 . 1) 13. Awarded Contract for Slurry Sealing of Miscellaneous Streets and Parking Lots to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. in the amount of $36,870. (F:156.1) 14. Accepted Notice of Completion for Summerhill Active Park #2. /'C'."'''tA 11\ PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1994, WITH CORRECTIONS. 1d. Special Joint city Council/Redevelopment Aaencv Meetina for December 21. 1994. (F:44.4) ,..... Councilman Alongi stated that he was absent from this meeting and is not able to approve the minutes. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0 WITH ALONGI ABSTAINING TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 1994. 1e. Regular city Council Meeting for December 27. 1994. (Fi44.4) Councilman Alongi stated that he was asked why the Council Meeting was cancelled on December 27, and asked for Council's response. Mayor Washburn stated that there were no items that could not be carried over. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27, 1994. 2. L.E.A.F. Animal Control Activity Report - November. 1994. (F:18.2) Councilman Alongi announced that there will be a shot clinic on January 21, 1995, and licenses will be available. He stated that he was asked why he addresses L.E.A.F. at Council Meetings, and he stated that if would save just one litter of pups each time he addresses L.E.A.F. it will save a lot of animal lives by the end of the year. He stated that each life is important. "..... Mayor Washburn asked where the clinic will be held and what time. Councilman Alongi stated that it will be held at the Animal Shelter parking lot on January 21, 1995, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND ORDER FILED THE L.E.A.F. ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1994. 4. Code Enforcement Activity Report - December - 1994. (F:54.1) - Councilman Alongi stated that he did not understand how the violations were dismissed on a particular case. He explained that he had talked to the City Manager in regard to this case since the property in question has a canvas "leanto" draped over a few pieces of pipe acting as a carport. He noted that if this were to exist in any other part of the City it would go to Nuisance Abatement and be abated, and yet this man is allowed to leave it because it is not covered in the Building Code and therefore does not violate the five foot setback. Councilman Alongi stated that he was sorry that the City Attorney was not present, and possibly this issue should be brought up at another time. He stated that Nuisance Abatement does not mean that it is a violation of the Building Code, L___....__ ____.i.1-.:.__ ___ '-_ ____.1..._..3 __'-!. _'- ___.i._ .L..'-_ ""'__.!, ~.!__ ~_..3_ PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 Mayor Washburn stated that he had participated in the Nuisance Abatement Committee Hearing on this issue and it was dismissed for two reasons. The first reason was that Code Enforcement was asked by Councilman Alongi to selectively go after this indi vidual; and secondly the person in question had been working with City Attorney Harper and the City and erected the side yard chainlink fence since it is next to the city Park. He stated that there has been considerable dialogue between the City and the owner regarding the fencing issue and he would agree that this issue should be pulled pending City - Attorney Harper's findings. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY REPORT AND CONTINUE ITEM NO.2, 1310 W. LARESHORE DRIVE, OF THE ACTIVITY REPORT ON NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARINGS PENDING FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY. 6. Warrants Lists. (F:12.3) Councilman Alongi questioned the payment of $851.23 to Eastman Kodak and asked what it was for. Administrati ve Services Director Boone stated that this was for a maintenance contract for service on a copy machine. Councilman Alongi asked if purpose of the expenditures could be listed. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that at one time there was a definition between each check and name, but to shorten the Agenda, it was decided to just list the check name and amount. Councilman Alongi inquired who Mod-Craft Inc. was. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that it is the Contractor for the Senior Center. Councilman Alongi asked if the $5,000 check to Lambert Floorcover is for the Senior Center. Administrative Services Director Boone stated that it was for City Hall. __ Councilman Alongi asked if there was any reason why a local flooring person was not used to do the work. City Manager Molendyk stated that he would follow up on this item and get the answer for him. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY THE WARRANT LISTS FOR DECEMBER 15, 1994 AND DECEMBER 22, 1994. 7. Claim Aaainst the Citv submitted bv Doualas Adams eCL #94-33). (F:52.2) Councilman Alongi asked why the claim lists that the contractor does not have workers' compensation. He asked why. City Manager Molendyk stated that it was established by the City Clerk's office that the contractor did have workers' CouncidlDlpensation insurance. Alongi asked who Executive star Productions is. City Manager Molendyk stated that it is the private security firm that provides security at the Stadium during the ball games. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 ,...... Mr. Collins stated that this effort is to develop a private/ public partnership. He stated that there are approximately 150 private members contributing to the organization and 30 cities and 2 counties are being asked to join in a very unique and unprecedented marketing effort for the Inland Empire. He stated that the Inland Empire is where growth is going to occur in California and his organization will allow marketing on a regional level. He explained that he brings the clients in and then it is up to the cities to compete and attract the different businesses. Mr. Collins explained that at this time it is their main goal to promote the Inland Empire and not to have it confused with Orange County or Los Angeles county. He stated that his organization will be trying to attract investment in four areas being: larger firms; entrepreneur firms; film productions; and tourism opportunities. Mayor Pro Tem Bender asked if the City participated in the development of the program. city Manager Molendyk confirmed that the City did participate. - Mayor Pro Tem Bender noted that this is a start-up budget, and asked Mr. Collins what would be expected next year. Mr. Collins stated that it would be the same as this year. Mayor Pro Tem Bender stated that since the City of Lake Elsinore is one of the smaller members in the group he has a concern that the City might get the short end of the stick. He stated that the larger cities have more staff to dedicate to the Board of Directors. city Manager Molendyk stated that Assistant City Manager Rogers has just been appointed to the Board of Directors. Councilwoman Brinley asked if the City would be featured if there is a monthly spotlight on areas in the region. Mr. Collins stated that the concept mentioned is not one that they had considered. Councilwoman Brinley stated that she would like to see the concept considered, where each month a city can be featured in advertisement. Mr. Collins stated that they will take it under consideration and commended the idea. - Councilman Pape asked for confirmation of the number of members. Mr. Collins stated that there are 29 cities and 2 counties. Councilman Pape asked how many cities have signed up. Mr. Collins stated that 20 have signed and a promise was made that they would not go forward with the program unless they had 80% participation. Councilman Pape asked how the City of Lake Elsinore would get exposure as compared to some of the larger cities or one of the counties. Mr. Collins stated that his organization would broadcast the request of a major business to all the communities and then it would be up to the cities to approach them with specific marketing materials. Councilman Pape noted that they would not be screening the potential clients or keeping a data base. Mr. Collins stated that it is a long term goal of theirs, but at this time the organization will . ... ... II' ___~___~_,_ ..1-.'-_ ..!_~__~_.&....!__ ....._ PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 Councilman Alongi asked if the amount of the agreement which is $2,850 is per year, quarterly or the full amount. Mr. Collins stated that this amount is to the end of the fiscal year and the same amount for next year for the full year budget. Councilman Alongi stated that then it would be for $5,700. Mr. Collins stated that for 18 months, that would be correct. City Manager Molendyk stated that the City has already participated in three regional shows and he explained that it __ is very expensive since it requires staff involvement and marketing material. He noted that it would depend on the commitment of Council. Mayor Washburn stated that he feels that it is important to be a strong economic player in the development world. He stated that he feels that the City has not had the ability to pull in as much as the Council would like and this organization will give the City the opportunity to compete. Mayor Washburn asked about fOllow-up either on a quarterly or monthly basis which would reflect if the prospects panned out. He stated that it would be a good thing to know why a company choose not to come to the Inland Empire. He noted the Walker Company out of Tennessee and the type of jOb that they do regarding site inspection. Mr. Collins stated they will be giving results regarding business decisions on a quarterly basis. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BENDER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE INLAND EMPIRE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP. 9. Establishment of Pottery Street as a Throuqh Street between. and includinq. Ellis Street and Adobe Street - Resolution No. 95-1. (F:162.2) - Councilman Alongi expressed his concern with the lay-out of the stop signs making Pottery a clear run from Adobe to Main Street. He stated that there was a similar problem on Townsend and a stop sign was installed to slow traffic. He felt that there might be a similar problem on Pottery. He explained that he would at least like to see a stop sign on Granite to slow traffic if possible. He stated that since Public Services Director Tecca cannot be present he would like to see this item pulled. Mayor Washburn stated that he would not have a problem with having a stop sign at Granite Street and including that in the resolution, and if there is a problem then Public Services Director Tecca can bring it back to Council. City Manager Molendyk stated that he felt that Public Services Director Tecca would have a problem with this and suggested that the item be continued for two weeks. U"''WY~''''- ..... .......___ ________ ___ __ __ ~ ____ PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 City Manager Molendyk explained that it costs no money to participate and clarified that the City has always participated in this program which is for first time home buyers. He noted that this gives the County permission to represent the city in this program and is no allocation of dollars. - Councilman Pape stated that this program is designed to allow people to get a 20% tax credit if they are a first time homebuyer. He stated that the cost comes out of the Federal Budget and has no direct fiscal impact on the City. Administrative services Director Boone confirmed that this is a Federal Program and there is no cash involved and each state has a cap of mortgage credits they can use. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (M.C.C.) AND RESOLUTION NO. 95-2 AS FOLLOWS: RESOLUTION NO. 95-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, ADOPTING A MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEBT LIMIT ALLOCATION COMHITTEE IN 1995 FOR AN ALLOCATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES AND THE TRANSFER OF SUCH ALLOCATION TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. - 11. Resolution No. 95-3 - Approvinq the ADDlication for Grant Funds from the Used oil Recvclinq Block Grant Proqram to DeveloD and Maintain a Used oil Recvclinq Proqram. (F:163.2) Mayor Pro Tem Bender asked if this grant is the only funding for this program and whether the only cost to the City will be coming from the Grant. He noted that he was under the impression that the City was already in a program for used oil recycling. City Manager Molendyk stated that this program is to delegate authority to manage the program. Mayor Pro Tem Bender stated that his only concern is whether the grant will cover the entire cost or if the City is making a commitment to authorizing the continual cost of management and cost on a continuing basis. Public Services Director Tecca stated that last year the grant was given to WRCOG and this year there are three different groups that are doing the information program. The only money used is from the Grant. The program is for the disposal of toxic waste. MOVED BY BENDER, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-3. - RESOLUTION NO. 95-3 PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 15. Reauest for City Council Consideration of Coooerative Aqreement between the Riverside Countv Habitat Conservation Aqency and the U.S. Fish & wildlife Service and California Deoartment of Fish and Game. (F:68.1) (X:76.3) Councilman Alongi stated that he wished to point out that this agreement gives the persons who have homes within the K-Rat area to disk around their home as a fire prevention measure. Prior to this agreement they could not take those steps. This _ also gives permission to weed abate in the K-Rat area. He stated that he pulled this item to inform the pubic. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION AGENCY AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME. 16. Demolition of 187 & 189 South Chestnut Street. (F:32.4) Councilman Alongi asked if the Fire Department could burn the rest of the structure down instead of spending $12,000 tearing it down. He stated that he was made aware of a program that the Fire Department has which promotes controlled fires. He asked that staff look into this possibility. Mayor Washburn stated that the City considered that type of thing, but he was under the impression that Air Quality had a problem with that type action. City Manager Molendyk stated that he felt that the program that Councilman Alongi was referring to was the article that the City of ontario is using to abate some of their drug houses. He stated that staff is following up wi th the _ Attorney's office to see what the legal requirements are. He stated that the city of Ontario does do this program, but it requires permission from the AQMD. He stated that staff will acquire the information for Council. MOVE BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION OF 187 AND 189 CHESTNUT STREET ACCEPTING THE LOWEST BID, WITH STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE ABATEMENT WITH A CAVEAT TO INVESTIGATE THE ABILITY TO BURN THE STRUCTURE FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES. 17. Cost Recoveries for Abatement. (F:32.4) MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY TO APPROVE THE COST RECOVERIES FOR ABATEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: A. 3581 NASHLAND B. 503 NORTH MAIN STREET C. 17184 SBRIER D. LOT OF RILEY E. 639 HIGHLANDS F. 216 WHITE OAIC n ~~~ft ~~ftUY~~~ PAGE NZNE - CZTY COUNCZL MZNUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 BUSZNESS ZTEMS - 31. Second Readinq - Ordinance No. 989 - Relatinq to Swimminq Pool Barriers. {F:32.2} MOVED BY BRZNLEY, SECONDED BY ALONGZ TO ADOPT ORDZNANCE NO. 989: ORDZNANCE NO. 989 AN ORDZNANCE OF THE CZTY OF LAKE ELSZNORE, CALZFORNZA, AMENDZNG CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE LAKE ELSZNORE MUNZCZPAL CODE RELATZNG TO SWZKHZNG POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODES. UPON THE FOLLOWZNG ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCZLKEKBERS: ALONGZ, BRZNLEY, PAPE, WASHBURN NOES: COUNCZLKEKBERS: BENDER ABSENT: COUNCZLKEKBERS: NONE ABSTAZN: COUNCZLKEKBERS: NONE 32. Modification of Resolution No. 94-57 relatinq to Facility User Fees - Resolution No. 95-4. {F:64.2} ci ty Manager Molendyk gave an overview of the item and explained that Councilwoman Brinley and Councilman Pape met with staff and user groups to better understand the issues. - Community services Director Sapp explained that on December 19, 1994, staff, Councilmembers and representatives of adult and youth user groups met to discuss the new fees. He noted that the findings that the fee of $26 was perceived as detrimental to youth groups as their bylaws through their parent organizations require them to accept all children into their programs and absorb the cost of those children who cannot afford to pay. He stated that it was found that an "equivalency fee" of $10 can be assimilated by the youth groups through concession revenues or small fund raisers without displacing children or raising the registration fees of all participants. Mayor Washburn then asked that the person who had requested to speak address Council. Cheri Sposito, President of the Elsinore Soft Ball League, 32596 Cloud Crest, thanked Councilwoman Brinley and Councilman Pape for giving their time. She explained the financial status of the children and their families and explained that the league could absorb the $10. Mayor Washburn then called upon Councilwoman Brinley and Councilman Pape. - Councilwoman Brinley explained that through the meeting with .."'~ ~':4:4:_.....__. ..___ ___..__ ____ ~'L._ ~__.L. ..L'L._.L. "....^ _____"'1_, 11~_ _ PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 94-57 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 95-4. RESOLUTION NO. 95-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-57 REGARDING SCHEDULE OF FEES. Councilman Alongi stated his opposition to any fee for children in the County or the City. He stated that there are no minutes to that meeting and he has no way of knowing all the information from that meeting. He stated that if there is a family with four children it would cost them $40 just for little league and in some instances they can barley afford the Little League fees. There should be no charges for any child on any field. - Mayor Pro Tem Bender stated that the maintenance of the parks is at direct cost to the residents of the City and this is just a manner of trying to recoup some of the cost. He stated that each user should be responsible for a fair share and he stated that he understood that the $10 would be easier to facilitate. However, he asked that possibly there be a time set for a review of fees and that the funds should be allocated directly to the maintenance of parks to help off-set the cost to the resident taxpayer. Councilwoman Brinley stated that she was under the impression that the fees collected would go back to maintenance. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the fees must go back to the Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District. The indoor facilities fee generates to the General Fund, but the outdoor activity fee goes back to the LLMD, for maintenance. - Mayor Washburn stated that a resolution does not have a time limit, but can be changed at any time. Councilman Alongi asked what it will cost to collect the fee. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the fee will be collected by the leagues and passed on to the City. Mayor Washburn stated that he felt that the modification would be fair and easier for staff. He stated that for inter-league play there can be field reciprocation to defer the cost. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE. 33. Representation of City Council/Code of Ethics. (F:44.1) Councilman Pape stated that he asked that this item be placed on the agenda to address the way in which the ci ty is promoted. He stated that the City Manager has done a video to promote the City and is in contact with businesses to provide .::_&___~.:__ ......_ _______~_ _ a PAGE ELEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 - there were four or five minutes of public comments where Councilman Alongi was introduced as a Councilman of the City of Lake Elsinore and spoke in criticism of the team contract as well as cost of design changes on the stadium. He noted some of the comments by Councilman Alongi at that meeting. He compared the position of Councilman to the position of a boardmember on a board of directors for a business and he stated that he did not feel that it was appropriate for Councilman Alongi to speak on behalf of the entire Council. Councilman Pape stated that once the Council makes a decision it would benefit the Council and the entire City to get behind the decision and support it to be sure that the project to come to a proper conclusion. He explained that he would like to see the Council reaffirm its willingness to abide by the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the Code of Ethics to avoid any further conflicts in the future. - Councilman Alongi stated that two Councilpersons and a former Councilperson from Camarillo invited him to their Council Meeting as was as a member of an organization called COPS (Citizens Opposed To Public Spending) invited him to attend the meeting. He explained that he paid his own gas, food and lodging. He stated that there is no need to wait to be invited to attend any public meeting and there is nothing in the code that prevents what he did. He stated that Councilman Pape is attacking his integrity, honesty and his ability to represent the community not only as a Councilperson but as a resident as well. Councilman Alongi stated that he will not allow anyone to refuse him that right. He quoted the Code of Ethics and stated that he was well within his rights to express his opinion. Mayor Pro Tem Bender stated that the recommendation on this item is to require that the entire Council follow the adopted Council Policies and conform to the requirements stated in Municipal Code Chapter 2.09 relating to the Code of Ethics and it is not intended to place Councilman Alongi on trial or put the entire minute excerpt from the City of Camarillo in the minutes. He explained that it is to reaffirm that the City Council will follow the Code of Ethics. Councilwoman Brinley stated that she concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Bender and Councilman Pape since the Council should be ambassadors for the City; and stressed that people do put more emphasis on the fact that it is a City Councilmember speaking and not an average citizen coming from the City, and people do feel that a Councilperson has more credence in what they are saying. She pointed out that Councilman Alongi did not like the fact that she and Councilman Pape attended the meeting with the user groups for outdoor activity fees since he felt that he did not have all the facts and yet he knew that she would be attending that meeting, and yet she did not get the common curtsey of a phone call or a memo in her box letting her know that he was going to go out and speak about the Stadium, which she feels is a very positive facility in the ~;t'v wh;("Oh t-ho nonn10 n!:ll'uft ....n^T."" ^'n^"'T.T1..^l_~__ _n____.L. _~ "'1..._ PAGE TWELVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 created a negative financial condition for the City. He stated that Councilman Bender is correct in regard to the recommendation and he would second that, but he does not feel that he is in violation of the Code of Ethics. He highlighted his comments at the Council Meeting in Camarillo. Councilman Alongi stated that he feels that Council is very good at manipulation and they point out the good and try to forget about the bad. He noted that the Stadium could have been built for a lot less if it had taken 18 months instead of how -- it was done. He made note of the fact that public funds should not be spent in the private sector. MOVED BY BENDER, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO FOLLOW COUNCIL POLICIES AND CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.09 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS. Mayor Washburn then called upon the following persons who had requested to speak: Nita Van Heest, 33146 Shoreline Drive, pointed out the current political changes occurring at the Federal and State level and stated her support for Councilman Alongi and his actions. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, spoke in support of Councilman Alongi and stated that he had the right to free speech to express his opinions regarding the spending of public monies. She stated that she knew that there was a letter sent to the Mayor of Camarillo from Mayor Washburn and she has made a request for a copy of this letter and to this date not received it. She asked that Mayor Washburn respond to this request. Edith Stafford, 54 Elm st., asked who wrote and typed the - letter that was sent to the Mayor of Camarillo since it was sent on city letterhead. She stated that she felt that Councilman Pape was not old fashioned but rather dishonest and stated that the entire council should read the Code of Ethics. Ken Howard, 17540 Grand Ave., gave a breakdown of the cost of interest in financing the Stadium and what it is costing the community as well as the theater which he felt would compete with the Stadium. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. PUBLIC COKKENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cobre Street, expressed his objection to the meeting that held on January 6, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. He stated that the only issue that this meeting addressed was the City Attorney's responses to the Grand Jury. He criticized Council for their _~~':~......-3_ _____....:I.!__ "&"''-_ ~____...3 ________ _______..L.. ___ ...1...--'1_ _ _..L.._ _..~_ PAGE THIRTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 David Buchanan, 30881 Plumas st., stated that he is happy that Annexations 62 and 65 did not go through due to the fiscal irresponsibility of the city. He voiced his objections to the Mayor not allowing a person to speak at the last Meeting on January 6, 1995. He asked that the city perform an audit on the Stadium. - CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk commented on the new vehicle design for the police units and noted it will be on all the units in the next 30 days. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Bender commented on the following: 1) Commended staff for all their effort and hard work in dealing with problems during this rain which is affecting the entire state. He also thanked the Water Districts and King Video for their help and hard work. 2) congratulated Captain Yankee on his new position and wished him well. 3) Noted the Crime Sweep Show last night on Local Cable 3 and commended them on a job well done. Councilman Pape commented on the following: - Thanked staff for their work during all this rain and the time that they have spent to help the community. 2) Explained that he had mixed feelings about Captain Yankee leaving and stated that the City will feel the loss and wished him well on his new position. 1) Councilman Alongi commented on the following: 1) Concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Bender regarding the great job done by staff during these rains. 2) He also wished Captain Yankee luck and stated that he would be missed. 3) Stated that he was very impressed with the Crime Watch Program and commended Officer Lowman for a fine job done. - 4) He stated that he will be asking for an item on the Nuisance Abatement Procedures. He stated that the hearing process needs to be revised and Council should not staff the committee to allow for a proper appeal procedure. He noted the problems which occurred on Lakeshore Drive and objected to the decision made regarding 1310 W. Lakeshore. 5) Addressed the Code of Ethics and pointed out the fact +-""'~+- +-"'^ ,....:....,. m...,..,"'!!Il"".......,..,..... ~....1.r"".,.:a .,.., "'_ ______.: __~ PAGE FOURTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 spending public funds and pass this information along. He does not want to see Lake Elsinore have an Orange County situation which is placing public funds in the private sector. 7) Agreed with Councilwoman Brinley in regard to the fact that he did not inform her of the fact that he was invi ted to another meeting. He stated that this issue is a two way street and pointed out that he knew nothing about the meeting that was held by the user groups in the City. - 8) criticized the letter that was sent to the Mayor of Camarillo and stated that he felt that it was just as much in violation of the Code of Ethics as what is alleged was done by himself. 9) Addressed Councilman Pape regarding his campaign promises and pointed out that although he has not done some of them he still feels that he has the right to criticize. 10) He would like to see Councilman Bender's campaign call which is Harmony with Progress. He stated that he has seen little harmony, but he would like to. 11) He stressed the fact that he does not like to see children charged for the use of City facilities, but he has no choice but to go along with Council decision since it is majority decision, but he stated that he does not have to agree with it. Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1) stated that Councilman Alongi could have called her and she would have been more than willing to meet with him. - 2) Congratulated Captain Yankee and wished him luck. 3) Commended the Crime Watch Program and stated that she felt that this was a positive form of progress. 4) She asked that the City'S response to the Grand Jury's investigation be sent to the City of Camarillo to allow them to see the whole picture. She would also like a copy of the response to be sent to the organization COPS in Camarillo. Mayor Washburn commented on the following: 1) Congratulated Captain Yankee on his promotion to Chief and stated that the City has profited from his efforts and he will be missed. 2) Congratulated Mark Lowman on the Crime Watch Program and stated that he has improved from the last program and is doing a really good job. Noted that there was a ____,_.!_~ _______,.!___ ...I.-_____.!____ _~_ , __~.. .._. PAGE PZPTEEN - CZTY COUNCZL MZNUTES - JANUARY 10, 1995 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY ALONGZ AND CARRZED BY UNANZMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CZTY COUNCZL MEETZNG AT 9:44 P.M. - . WASHBURN, MAYOR OP LAKE ELSZNORE ST: VZ:KI ~h ~ CLERK CZTYOP LAKE ELSZNORE