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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1993 Adjourned City Council MinutesMINLTTES ADJOIIRNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LARE ELSINORE 130 S. MAIN STREET LARE ELSINORE~ CALIFORNIA TUESDAY~ JUNE 15~ 1993 ,k,k,k,kttr****tcr****,k,k**a*************tt*tt*,k******te,k*t*t***fttt*t*,t*,k,k CALL TO ORDER The Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 3:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Washburn. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI~ DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY 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, City Treasurer Pape and City Clerk Kasad. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 3:03 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 3:24 P.M. BUSINESS/DISCIISSION ITEMS 1. Cooperative Aareement with the Riverside Countv Outlet Channel. (F:68.1) City Manager Molendyk pointed out that this item had been placed on the agenda because it had also been considered by the Board of Supervisors this date. To be addressed are three issues, one being the $1.5 million contribution for emergency acquisitions, additional funds for the Outflow Channel work and transfer of City owned property for the project. He noted that staff is working to assure adequate traffic circulation during this project and the San Jacinto Bridge project. Public Services Director Tecca advised that he has met with Steve Stump from Riverside County Flood Control District and reviewed the entire agreement; and they jointly have an understanding of the meaning of the agreement. City Manager Molendyk addressed page 9 of the agreement and questioned the reimbursement discussed and inquired whether the money not used could be used for the Four Corners Storm Drain. Mr. Stump clarified the contingencies. Mayor Washburn questioned the closure of Lakeshore Drive and when the crossing would be removed. He stressed the need to maintain good traffic circulation. Mr. Stump indicated that PAGE 'ST40 - CITY COtTNCIL MYN[TTES - JtJNE 15s Y993 it would not be removed until the Graham Street crossing is complete. Mayor Washburn inquired whether it would be possible to phase the removal to occur even later. Mr. Stump indicated that was very likely that it would be moved later anyway. Mayor Washburn stressed the need for staff to retain that understanding in working with the District. City Manager Molendyk questioned the next step and whether the contract would still be awarded in August. Mr. Stump detailed the process from this approval, noting that the Corps of Engineers currently has the plans and specification being duplicated. He further explained that there would be a Notice to Proceed and issuance of Right of Entry Certifications and approval for the Corps to advertise for bids. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez questioned the time frame. Mr. Stump indicated that the advertisement should go out on the 16th or 17th, with bids opened 30 days later and award of the contract within another 30 days, with the notice to proceed issued. He suggested that work should begin before the end of August. Mayor Washburn addressed the City property to be used and inquired whether this project would take the entire lo~s. Mr. Stump indicated that the channel right-of-way has been defined and the request is for fee title to the portion for the project only. He indicated that the balance of the rights would be returned when the project is complete. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMYNGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN. 2. 1993-94 Fiscal Year Budaet. (F:30.1) City Manager Molendyk suggested that this item be deferred to a Study Session on July 1, 1993, at 2:00 p.m, He stressed the importance of participation of all five Councilmembers in the budget process. He noted that there was not State law requiring that the budget be adopted for July 1. He suggested fhat if ~he July 1 Study Session is successful he would see agendizing the final approval for the July 13th Council Meeting. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DEFER THIS DISCUSSION TO JULY 1, 1993, AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL. 3. The Lake. (F:92.1) City Manager Molendy]c noted the heavy rains of the past winter and its impact on the exceptionally heavy algae bloom currently being experienced. He noted previous approval to contact outside sources for information and advised that staff has been in contact with representatives of the Metropolitan Water District and a Limnologist. He noted that staff had copper sulfate applied over the weekend, fiowever, that is only a short term solution. He noted that the use of bacteria is a better long term solution. He further noted that other local agencies do not have as muckx confidence in the bacteria PAGE THREE - CITY COIINCIL MINOTES - JIINE 15~ 1993 solutions, as they do have longer term benefits, however there is not enough data available to establish a track record. Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh noted his meetings, since the last Council meeting, with limnologists. He noted that samples had been taken and it was determined that the existing alqae is of the strains commonly known as "Annie", "Frannie1° &"Mike"; which are all single cell organisms. He detailed the available products and their potential solutions for addressing the algae. He stressed that the application of copper sulfate would need to occur frequently to solve the problem. He suggested that Council wait to make a decision until additional information can be received and reviewed, however, he is looking toward support of bio-augmentation. Councilman Winkler questioned the information pending. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that it was anticipated to be here already. City Manager Molendyk noted that with copper sulfate it would be $300,000 £or one application with no guarantees; and the potential need of two applications this summer because of the extraordinarily heavy algae. He indicated this could cost $600,000 plus the cost of dead fish removal and fish replacement. He also indicated that Bac-Terra would cost $400,000 for the entire lake, with a longer anticipated effectiveness. He detailed possible alternative uses of a combination of both products. He inquired whether a Special Council Meeting would be appropriate following the receipt of additional information. Mr. Watenpaugh detailed the process for additional information and indicated it should be available by Thursday morning, July 17th. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that copper sulfate has been used previously and did not kill the fish. He indicated that the fish would tend to die anyway. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that previously it was used in all of Canyon Lake, however it is now used only in certain areas, as it was negatively impacting the fish. Councilman Alongi inquired how lonq it would take for the treatments to take effect and whether treatment could instead occur in the Spring of next year. He suggested that treatment might be less expensive in the Spring. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that Bac-Terra application could start tomorrow and within 7 to 10 days there would be major improvement. He further indicated that copper sulfate could be applied fairly quickly, however the timing would depend on the availability of an applicator. He noted that this would require closing down a portion of the lake for 12 to 24 hours. He detailed alternative forms which could be applied without closure of the area. He noted the difficulty in knowing exactly what the results would be, in that the lake has not been managed previously. City Manager Molendyk noted that no one is aware of such an early algae bloom this early in the year, and expressed concern with the full potential for the summer. Mayor Washburn questioned whether the problem a.1gc;~:: wa5 mo~e PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINiTTES - JIINE 15a 1993 on the surface or in other areas. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that it had spread to the entire lake, however blue-green algae generally only qoes to depths of 3 to 6 feet. City Manager Molendyk stressed the uncertainty of how long copper sulfate treatments will last, and the limnologist comments that the bacteria would appear to be the best way to address i~. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez commented on the success of previous copper sulfate applications. Mr. Watenpaugh noted that a number of private citizens had offered their assistance in applying the treatment. Councilman Alongi questioned the algae in the inflow channele Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that he would presume that to be part of the lake. Councilman Alongi questioned the impact of this treatment on the fish. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated tha~ ~here is a great divergence of opinion on this question. Councilman Winkler suggested returning with a report in a day or two, noting that his opinion was the bacteria should be used. City Manager Molendyk questioned the possibility of a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Washburn noted the necessary review to be done. City Manager Molendyk indicated that he understood the direction to return for a decision, but requested the Council's opinion on treating the shoreline again over the weekend with copper sulfate. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that this application would be just under $5,000 including the equipment and supplies. He noted that the previous application did make a difference, and people had been pleased to see improvement at least temporarily. Councilman Winkler suggested that this matter be continued to a special meeting on Friday, June 18th at 9:00 a.m. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THIS MATTER TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON FRIDAY~ JUNE 18TH AT 9:00 A.Mo %N THE ELANNING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM OE CITY HALL. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that he would like photographs taken of the official signing of the agreement with the Flood Control District. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOUR~ TAE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:06 P.M. TO FRIDAY" hTUNE 18~ 1993~ AT 9:00 A.M. TE51' • SAD, CTTY CLERK CITY OF 7,AKE ELSINORE ~ ~ Uv~~~~ GAR~ WASHBURN, MAYOR CITY LAKE ELSYNORE