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Home My WebLink About09-10-2013 CC MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE EVMWD BOARDROOM, 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 .................................................................................. ............................... CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. - Cancelled None CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. — EVMWD Boardroom, 31315 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore Mayor Magee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Magee Mayor Pro Tern Johnson Council Member Hickman Council Member Manos Council Member Tisdale Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Administrative Services Director Riley, Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Interim Public Works Director Eskandari, Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Fire Chief Barr, and Deputy City Clerk Gutierrez. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 2013 as "Constitution Week" Certificate of Recognition of LEMSAR Mayor Magee presented the Proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 2013, as "Constitution Week" to Tanya Gillick and Joyce Hohenadl from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Police Chief Kennedy -Smith recognized LEMSAR members for their countless volunteer hours. Chief Kennedy -Smith offered that it was evident that LEMSAR was successful this boating season with citations and enforcing boating safety. Their efforts are appreciated by Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of September 10, 2013 Page 2 of 5 law enforcement, City Council, and Lake Elsinore residents. Chief Kennedy -Smith also recognized Rod Cleary for his volunteerism in LEMSAR and at the police station. Mr. Cleary thanked Council for recognizing LEMSAR and introduced Bill Staples as the founding member of LEMSAR. Mr. Staples added that he likes to see people happy on the lake. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS —1 MINUTE T=T CONSENT CALENDAR (1) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 27, 2013. (2) Warrant List dated August 30, 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Warrant list dated August 30, 2013. (3) Cancellation of Certain Council Meeting Dates Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the cancellation of the regular City Council meeting dates of November 26 and December 24, 2013. (4) Acquisition of Tax - Defaulted Property Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, OBJECTING TO THE SALE OF TAX - DEFAULTED PROPERTY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 371 - 020 -002; APPLYING TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND TREASURER, AND STATE CONTROLLER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE TAX - DEFAULTED PROPERTY; B.) Allocate funds from the Unallocated Revenue Reserve to purchase Assessor's Parcel approve Number sale price and authorize the 371 - 020 -002 in accordance with of the Agreement. (5) APPROVAL OF SALE PRICE OF A TAX- DEFAULTED PROPERTY TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the sale price and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement for the purchase of certain tax Regular City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 Meeting of September 10, 2013 defaulted property by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority for open space conservation purposes. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, to approve the Consent Calendar, passed by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None APPEAL(S) None BUSINESS ITEM(S) (6) Report from Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee Regarding Historic Preservation Within the City of Lake Elsinore Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Direct Staff to use General Plan Historical Preservation Goals and Policies to develop a work plan and phasing concept for incremental implementation of a Historic Preservation Program within the City of Lake Elsinore. B.) Thank the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for its service and recommendations; and disband the Committee in accordance with Paragraph IV.O of City Council Policy No. 200 -513. C.) Request the former members of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to staff in the development of a Historic Preservation Program implementation plan; or in the alternative request the Lake Elsinore Historical Society's officers to serve in that capacity. Planning Manager MacHott presented staff's recommendations to the Council. Joyce Hohenadl, Ad Hoc Chair, thanked the Historical Preservation Ad Hoc Committee members for volunteering their time and thanked Planning Manager MacHott for his assistance with the committee meeting its goals. Ms. Hohenadl stated that the committee has volunteered to serve in an advisory capacity to City staff in the development of a Historic Preservation Program. She added that the Committee recommends the completion of an updated survey of historical structures; that the City Council adopt a historic preservation ordinance; that the Mills Act be incorporated into a historic preservation ordinance; and that the City create a certificate of appropriateness procedures to protect historic buildings from further destruction and disfigurement. Ruth Atkins expressed her gratitude to Planning Manager MacHott for his assistance and patience in dealing with the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee. She asked Council Regular City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Meeting of September 10, 2013 to consider designating the Ad Hoc Committee as the Advisory Committee and that members of the Advisory Committee serve a two (2) year term. Ms. Atkins requested that a time element be included so that the Committee does not lose track of time in developing the Historical Preservation Program. Council Member Hickman thanked the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for doing a good job and providing historical education. Mayor Magee recognized and thanked the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for its service and dedication in protecting the City's history. Mayor Magee stated that Planning Manager MacHott is passionate about history and received compliments and praise for the manner in which he has handled this assignment. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, to direct staff to use General Plan Historical Preservation Goals and Policies to develop a work plan and phasing concept for incremental implementation of a Historic Preservation Program within the City of Lake Elsinore; disband the Committee in accordance with Paragraph IV.O of City Council Policy No. 200 -56; and to appoint the former members of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to staff in the development of a Historic Preservation Program implementation plan for a term of two (2) years; passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Chris Hyland, resident, expressed her concerns regarding the landscape maintenance in the residential tract where she lives. Ms. Hyland stated that she observed dead plants that were not replanted and reported that the water system was not working properly. Lastly, Ms. Hyland stated that each house was charged different assessment amounts and asked Council to look into this matter. Mayor Magee stated that in the past Public Works Director Seumalo was handling this matter and that staff will continuing to research the situation. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates announced that the Mayor's State of the City speech will be aired on Channel 29 for Time Warner and Channel 31 for Verizon Cable subscribers, starting on September 13, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Manos expressed his gratitude to the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for doing a phenomenal job. Regular City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 Meeting of September 10, 2013 Council Member Hickman stated that the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee did an excellent job and he received an education about the City. He also commented that he is still recovering from his surgery and thanked everyone for their calls and cards. Mayor Pro Tern Johnson thanked the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee for their service and providing education. She announced that the recent improvements to Machado Park looked beautiful and invited the public to visit the park and thanked staff for their work. Mayor Magee announced that Jessie Mae Strong passed away in August 2013. Ms. Strong moved to Lake Elsinore in 1964 and was a special education teacher for the Lake Elsinore Unified School District for 30 years. He adjourned the meeting in memory of Jessie Mae Strong. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Magee adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at t "Isinor�e alley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) Boardroom located at 31315 Chane Str t, Lake Elsinore, California. rt E. Magee, Mayor Virginia J` loom, lit, Clerk t