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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1994 Special City Council MinutesMINIITES SPECIAL CITY COtTNCIL MEETING CITY OF LARE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LARE ELSINORE~ CALIFORNIA TIIESDAYo FEBROARY 1~ 1994 ~r*ft**~****r*,t**ter*a***,a~r*****t*r~r*rr*arra******rr****rr*****r*t• CALL TO ORDER The Special City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 4:01 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecca, Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh and City Clerk Kasad. BIISINESS ITEMS 1. Outflow Channel/Landscaning Grant Application - Department of Water Resources, Urban Streams Restoration Proaram. (F:84.1)(X:92.3) City Manager Molendyk highlighted this item. Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh noted that this application was due last Friday and explained that this is the only portion of the application pending. He further noted that the Flood Control District is a joint applicant and is processing a similar resolution. He detailed the proposed landscaping project and noted that the application is for $155,000. He explained that one condition of this grant is the use of volunteer or part time labor, and staff will be providinq in-kind services to oversee the project. Councilman Alongi questioned the cost of the water meters for this project. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that those costs were part of the $155,000, on a square footage basise Councilman Alonqi requested that the verbiage on page 3 of 8 be changed to read "control1°, rather than "eliminate" flooding. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY CHERVENY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-8. 2. Amber Ridge Sewer Project Pavment - E.V.M.W.D. (F:134.10) City Manager Molendyk explained that this was an item for joint consideration by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board. He further explained that approximately $85,000 of the requested loan for this project had been disqualified for funding and the request now before the Council/Board was for assurances on that $85,000. He advised that the Water District is willing to amortize this cost into the repayment at an interest rate of 6%. He noted the General Manager Laughlin and Boardmember Thoman were present representing the E.V.M.W.D. PAGE 7PW0 - SPECIAL CITY COIINCYL MEETYNG - FEBRIIARY la 1994 City Manager Molendyk indicated that Administrative Services Director Boone had met with the District staff and worked out the details. He also indicated that the contract would be for approximately $537,000 and General Manager Laughlin felt it would be approved very soon with work to begin in 7 to 10 days. Councilman Winkler commented that in theory this had already been approved writh the approval to repay the loan. He noted that the agreement might need to be modified to ensure that the project goes forward. He also noted that approximately $20,000 of the $85,000 was for City fees and indicated that he felt i~ could be waivede 1KO~IED BY i+7INKLER, SECOPYDED ~Y DOMINGUEZ TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATYON AND WAIVE CITY FEES AND AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCSC CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE TAE AGREEMENT CONSISTENT WITH STAFF 12ECOMMENDATIONS. Councilman Alongi inguired whether this was a City Council or Redevelopment Agency consideratione Councilman Winkler indicated tha£ this taould be a concurrent action by both boards. Councilman Alongi questioned the requirement fo pay 6% on this portion of the fundinga Administrative Services Director Boone indicated that this was the ineligible portion of the funding. Mr. Alongi inquired who established the 6~ rate. %+Ir. Boone indicated that rate was set by the Water District. Councilman Alongi expressed his concern with the cost of the project and spendinq Redevelopment Agency funds out of the specifieci areas. He further expressed concern that not a11 o£ the residents taere willing to hook-up to this new sewer sys~em. Councilwoman Cherveny questioned the amount provided per yeax and where it is budgeted. Mr. Boone indicated that $55,000 is budgeted in the Redevelopment Agency budget. Councilman Alongi expressed further concern that most of the residents will not hook-upe He also questioned whether this opportunity would be offered to the entire City. Councilwoman Cherveny inquired whether the Water District had approved this item yet. Mr. Laughlin indicated that it would -~e considered this date at 6:00 p.m. City Manager Molendyk requested clarification of the City £ees being considered for waiverg ancl guestioned whether they were inspection costs which the City would have to fund anyway. Councilman Alongi questioned the need for City Inspectors, when the Water District will also have inspectors qualified for this project. City Manager Molendyk noted that the work will be in the public right-of-way and tfierefore carry some level of liabilitye Councilman Alongi suggested that if the Water District has insurance there shouTd be no need for two inspectorse PAGE THREE - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY le 1994 Mayor Washburn commented that he would assume both agencies would have the same standards for the work. Councilman Winkler further noted the approvals already in place and suggested that the final details can be worked out , in the agreement. Mayor Washburn suggested that Engineering and the City Attorney work to resolve this issue. City Attorney Harper indicated that there is no legal requirement for City inspectors, if the City approves the plan. Boardmember Thoman noted that they are anticipating that 20~ will connect; and there is a two year window for others to decide to hook-up. Councilman Alongi noted that under normal circumstances, property owners would be required to sign up first. He stressed that the City is paying the bill, not knowing how many will sign up. He noted that it might be for only 15 or 20 people. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 2 WITH ALONGI AND CHERVENY CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES. ADJOORNMENT THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS A TEST: VI PCKI KAS D~ CITY`CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AT 4:24 P.M. ~~`~ ~ ASHBURN, MAYOR AKE ELSINORE