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Home My WebLink About06-07-1988 Adjourned City Council Meeting 206 MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1988 ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Winkler at 4:06 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Washburn. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN, WINKLER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Mo1endyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, Acting Administrative Services Director Wanner, Community Development Director Miller, Public Services Director Kirchner, Sheriff's Department Captain Reynolds, Chief Building Official Shear, Public Works Superintendent Welch and City Clerk Kasad. BUSINESS MATTERS 1. Continued Review of 1988-89 Fiscal Year City Budget. City Manager Molendyk briefly reviewed the last budget meeting and requested that Council provide information on . particular areas of concern as part of this meeting. ...." City Manager Molendyk reviewed the Redevelopment Agency budget, and commented that the salary figures shown allow for a portion of a number of personnel throughout the building that in some way would work directly on the Redevelopment Agency Program. Councilman Buck expressed concern with the lack of facilities for the handicapped such as ramps to the sidewalks. Councilman Washburn requested information on the allowable uses of the 20% set aside from the Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Molendyk explained that in the past this funding has been used for low cost housing projects such as the Thomas Brothers Senior Center near Yarborough Park. Councilman Washburn inquired if this funding could be used for infrastructure improvements. Community Development Director Miller advised that it could be utilized for infrastructure, if a direct impact on low and moder~te income families could be shown. City Manager Mo1endyk fun:h_er clarified that if we had an approved plan for th~sc funds they could be more widely utilized. __ Councilman Dominguez detailed his priorities fer this budget year as follow: 1) Increased parking in the downtown area 2) Machado Street Improvement Project - ~ CD " W CD <! - - 207 PAGE TWO - ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 7, 1988 3) Establishment of Assessment District 4) Fountain Project 5) Community Center Renovation 6) Hiring of experienced Building Inspectors rather than trainees There was general Council discussion relating to the Machado Street Improvement Project and the maintenance/removal of the Deodora Cedar Trees. Councilman Buck gave priorities for the year as follow: 1) Revision of Title 17 of the Municipal Code 2) Continue to repair sidewalks in the downtown area 3) Funding for a parking lot on Main street and aesthetic improvements for the Main Street Area 4) Study of Lakeshore Drive widening to 4 lanes at least from Four Corners to Graham Avenue Mayor Winkler questioned the need for a master plan of circulation for this area. Public Services Director Kirchner confirmed that the master plan would be a prerequisite to any of the other issues. He agreed that this was an area which should be completed as soon as possible. Councilman Buck suggested that City Manager Molendyk postpone the hiring of a Community Services Director and utilize present staff for right now. City Manager Molendyk advised that if this Director was not hired there would be the need for an additional staff person in the City Manager's Office. He detailed the proposed duties of this position and explained the need for this new department. After clarification Council concurred that this position should be recruited. COUNCILMAN BUCK LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:15 P.M. Councilman Starkey questioned Code Enforcement and its handling of a "Head Shop" which recently opened on Graha::1l Avenue. Captain Reynolds reported that he bad not- ~~en advised of the situation, but would check into it and report back to Council. Councilman Starkey's priorities were as follow: 1) Revision of Title 17 2) Disaster Preparedness 3) Coordination/Cooperation between the City Council and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board. Councilman Washburn queqtioned various areas of the budget document for clarification, and listed his priorities as follows: 1) Update of General Plan & Maps 2) Increased level of Police and Fire Service 208 PAGE THREE - ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 7, 1988 3) Development of plan for use of 20% set aside funds 4) Study of Traffic Circulation and Development of a Plan 5) Revision of Title 17 Mayor Winkler advised that he feels the highest priority is Lake Management and listed the following additional priorities: - 1) General Plan & Map Update/Completion 2) Master Planning such as Five Year Plans, Circulation, and Parking 3) Stabilization of Current City Hall Staff 4) Economic Development 5) Parking & Police Services Mayor Winkler suggested that Council consider a Study Session to review Police Services as well as the priorities detailed in this meeting. Captain Reynolds suggested that Council go on a ride-along as well as see the main Communications Center prior to a Study Session, so they will have a working knowledge of the facilities and the problems. ADJOURNMENT THE BUDGET STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:45 P.M. - ATTEST-: . r ~.- ..w CLERK -