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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-1996 City Council MinutesREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA 1�1t�1 DCY17. \'A3I:�T:1fD:'.� ssssssss sssssss sss ssssaxssss xss sssxxsss sss xs sss xssssxssxsass:ssasssssssxsassss CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was tailed to order by Mayor Pape at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Van Dyke of Canyon Lake Community Church, ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCH.MEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Leslie, Community Services Director Sapp, Manager of Special Project Best, City Engineer O'Donnell and City Clerk Kasad. A. Presentation - A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Club. (F:56.1) Rene Dailey, Ida McLean and Chris Salazar commented on the second Annual A.B.A.T.E. rally held in Lake Elsinore for the first time and detailed the event and its attendance. She noted the benefits of holding their event in Lake Elsinore; and indicated that there is interest in holding their next regional rally here as well. They presented the Council with a Certificate of Appreciation and a $200 donation to the Kids on Track Program. Councilwoman Brinley accepted the donation on behalf of Kids on Track and expressed her appreciation to A.B.A.T.E. B. Presentation - Korean National Baseball Team. (F:151.1) Councilwoman Brinley noted a luncheon held this date with the Southern California Collegiate All Stars and the Korean National Baseball Team. She presented the other Councilmembers with baseballs autographed by the Korean National Baseball Team who will be participating in the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She also presented a hat from the Korean Team to Police Chief Bill Walsh. Mayor Pape noted that the teams were playing an exhibition game at the Diamond this evening. PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 289 19% PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those discussions: Item Nos. 9, 21, 22 and 31. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Metze indicated that he would be abstaining from vote on the Minutes. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item Nos. 4, 6, 7 and 81 MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED WITH METZE ABSTAINING FROM VOTE ON ITEM 1111 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. Joint Study Session - May 13, 1996. h. Regular City Council Meeting - May 14, 1996. (FA4.4) The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: C, Planning Commission Meeting - May 1, 1996. (F:60.3) d. Design Review Committee Meeting - May 1, 1996. (F:60.4) 2. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report of April 30, 1996. (F:12.5) 3. Ratified Warrant List for May 15, 1996. (F:12.3) 5. Adopted Resolution No. 96 -25 authorizing a Stop Sign Controlled Intersection at Lake Trail Circle and North Lake Drive. (F:162.4) RESOLUTION NO, 96-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN STOP INTERSECTIONS, ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Claim Against the City - USA Properties Fund Inc. (CL #96 -13). (F:52.2) Councilman Alongi requested that the Council seek to work something out with this company to prevent further litigation. He commented that litigation is unproductive, particularly when there is an opportunity to prevent it. He indicated that he would like to discuss alternatives with the project manager, as it will some day be developed with multiple units. He stressed that they have a good product which could be adjusted to fit the site. He expressed concern for the expenditure of tax dollars to fight the litigation. Mayor Pape noted a letter regarding discussion prior to filing suit. City PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 19% Attorney Harper advised that while this item appears as a claim, USA Properties has already riled the lawsuit prior to rejection of the claim, making this action somewhat of 0 moot point. He concurred with Councilman Alongi that there could still be a way to resolve the matter without litigation. Mayor Pape suggested that the lead person be the City Attorney to make contact and see where they stand and whether they are willing to negotiate or talk about alternatives. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 T'O 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO REJECT THE CLAIM OF USA PROPERTIES FUND, INC. AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A LETTER INFORMING THE CLAIMANTS OF THIS DECISION. 6. Acceptance of Donated Property - Two Locations. (F:48.1) Councilman Alongi questioned the potential future costs to maintain this property, and noted that it will cost much more to maintain them than they are worth. He suggested that the City would be better off to not accept them if it will cost more to maintain them. Mayor Pape noted the future potential for combining properties to allow for development. City Manager Molendyk indicated that these were reasonable questions and suggested that the item be continued for investigation. Councilman Alongi stressed the potential liabilities and noted the limited taxes they would generate. He further requested that the item be put aside for review. City Manager Molendyk indicated that staff would be happy to bring them item back; and concurred with regard to the future potential for combining the small lots to allow for development and the potential for incentives to assemble the rest of the properties. Councilwoman Brinley noted that the property owners wanted to give up the lots and questioned the ability to sell them at market value. Councilman Alongi stressed that the private sector should handle efforts to accumulate property. He indicated that the Council had no idea if there would be future interest in the property by a developer. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO DEFER THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. 7. City Wide Wide Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District - Fiscal Year 1996 -97 -and Landscape Maintenance District - Fiscal Year 1996 -97 - Initiating Resolutions No. 96 -26 thru 96 -28. (F:22.2) Councilman Alongi noted that the Council is not voting on the actual assessment at this meeting, only setting the public hearing. Mayor Pape noted the regulation which requires that action of this type be noticed further in advance. He noted that there would be two public hearings in July. Mayor Pape recognized the following persons requesting to comment: Gary Grant, questioned the Council with regard to the ballpark and its relationship with the Lighting and Landscaping District. He further questioned whether elections were held for the Diamond and the legality of pursuing assessment of taxes for it. City Attorney Harper clarified the law on this issue, and indicated that publicly maintained facilities may be maintained by such an assessment district. Mr. Grant questioned the legality further and noted Streets and Highways Code sections. City Attorney Harper offered to discuss this further or respond this evening via the assessment engineer. He referred Mr. Grant to Assessment Engineer Jeff Cooper. PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 287 1996 Lee Allen, 270 Avenue 9, noted that he has a problem with paying for something the Community did not ask for in the first place. He indicated that when the Diamond was built, the Community did not have any input into the process, but now that the Diamond has financial problems, the City is asking the residents to foot the bill. He indicated that he was not against the ball park, but is against the way it was financed. He further indicated that he resents being called up and asked to support something he was not asked to approve. He commented that he has no intention of taking money out of his pocket when he doesn't have it; for something he did not ask for. Councilwoman Brinley noted the hearing dates. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS, 96-26 THRU 96-28 AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING DATE OF JULY 9, 1996 AND A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 239 1996, RESOLUTION NO. 96-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, COST ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM, ASSESSMENT AND REPORT PURSUANT TOT THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AND FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO, 96-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S "REPORT" FOR THE ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AND FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 19%-97 IN A DISTRICT WTPHIN SAID CITY, 1 1 ► M A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL TERRITORY AND FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DECISION 159 PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. 8, Budget Transfer, -LEA Settlement Agreement Requirements. (F:52.2)(X:30.1) MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BUDGET TRANSFER OF $1509000 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE AND DHtECT STAFF TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCH, MINUTES - MAY 289 1996 JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS(City Council /Redevelopment Agency) 21. An Amended Eastlake Disposition & Development Agreement & Developer Pledge Agreement. Continued from May 14, 19%. 22, A Revised and Amended Lehr Option Agreement. Continued from May 14, 1996. (F:134.10)(X:6811) Mayor /Boardmember Pape noted that these items were continued from the last regular meeting. Mayor /Boardmember Pape opened the Joint Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m., asking those persons interested in this item to speak. The following people spoke: Edith Stafford, 54 Elm Street, noted that she is within the plan for the Eastlake Development. She questioned the ability to amend the specific plan without giving all property owners an opportunity to do so. She further questioned the recommendation to approve the agreement. Mayor Pape indicated that there would be responses provided later in the public hearing. Dick Knapp, City Treasurer, indicated that this is a terrible agreement, and suggested a 5 or 6 page agreement would have been much better. He expressed concern that there is no ending date, it is a give away situation and the developer missed the last two payments on the option agreement. He suggested that the Council take an additional six months to review the agreement. He questioned the compounding of interest, and release of a portion of the property. He inquired whether there was an agreement as to what the developer will do with the LEMA property, as it is not spelled out. He indicated that the proposed agreement is a waste of paper. Mayor /Boardmember Pape asked for additional persons wishing to speak on the matter. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. Councilwoman /Chairwoman Brinley requested responses by City Attorney /Legal Counsel Harper to the questions by Mrs. Stafford. City Attorney /Legal Counsel Harper indicated that this action is recommended by City Attorney, as he has negotiated the agreement for approximately six months. He reminded Council /Board that the Agreement is necessitated by the settlement with Lake Elsinore Associates. He explained that this is an amendment to meet the needs and context of the situation and requirements. He noted that there is a need to analyze all of the documents in the context of each other. He stressed the relationship between the Disposition and Development Agreement, the Option Agreement and the settlement with L.E.A. He reminded Council that there is a Development Agreement, a Disposition & Development Agreement, and an Option Agreement which have been existing since 1993. . He explained the requirements of the L.E.A. Settlement Agreement, and stressed that there are a variety of requirements, but the first step is to move the property which the City currently owns to the next most logical property to develop. He noted that the original agreement was entered into because of the tremendous infrastructure costs associated with the project. He detailed the negotiations with the Corps of Engineers on this area, and detailed the past participants up to and including the Eastlake Community Builders. PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINNUTEES - MAY 289 1996 Councilwoman /Chairwoman Brinley questioned the L.E.A. settlement and the Lehr option. City Attorney /Legal Counsel Harper clarified. Mrs. Brinley questioned why Mrs. Stafford was not notified of this action. Mr. Harper clarified that the change only impacts the Lehr property, and not other area property owners. He explained the right of the developer to approach the property owners within the Eastlake area on specific issues. Mrs. Brinley questioned the affect on her property. Mr. Harper indicated that there is no direct impact on her property or change from the current status. Mrs. Brinley questioned the SAWPA property. Mr. Harper indicated that the SAWPA property would be sold if the developer chooses at the price for which it was acquired, or the fair market value, whichever is greater. He clarified further that the only property directly affected is that held by the Lehr's and does not change anything for the other property owners, from what exists today. Mrs. Stafford questioned the negotiations with the City. Mr. Harper further clarified that the developer has the right to approach the property owners to acquire their property. Mrs. Stafford questioned what would happen if no agreement was reached and whether it would go back to the City. Mr. Harper indicated that it would not. Councilman /Boardmember Alongi expressed concern with the City getting involved in this negotiation. He indicated that the City should not be involved in this process and go back into litigation with L.E.A. He questioned whether this would pay the federal debt for the levee, and noted that the City /Agency is in terrible trouble with the budget already. He noted that the dealings have not been in good faith, and noted that without the City, the Lehr property would be useless. He commented that the City has bent over backwards to work with the Lehrs and Eastlake. He further commented that the original plan and the most current propposal, stress investment to try to make money for the City. He indicated that he is appalled by those involved in this action. Mayor Pro Tem /Boardmember Kelley indicated that she was glad this item was pulled last time and time was allowed for a study session and review of the contract. She indicated that she was not thrilled with every aspect of the agreement, but the existing agreement from 1993 cannot be changed. She stressed that this is only a vote on the amendment. She expressed concern with the RDA debt in the floodplain, and indicated that it is important to settle the agreement to allow for development by interested parties. She indicated that while the entire situation is upsetting, it is best to go with the agreement. Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley commented that this Council is bound by the previous Council's actions and there is not a lot options for this Council. She stressed the need to recoup some of the money by allowing for development. Mayor /Boardmember Pape noted questions with regard to the RDA paying interest, and stressed that the Agency is merely a pass- through between the developer and the Lehrs. He commented that with regard to the SAWPA property, the had agreed to adding a clause for fair market value or what was paid for the property, whichever is greater. Councilman /Vice Chairman Metze concurred with Mrs. Kelley that this is a Catch 22 situation; but indicated that he was not sure this was the time to restart a lawsuit. He indicated that the only option appears to be to go with the approval of the agreement. PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 289 19% Mayor Pro Tem /Boardmember Kelley questioned the changed verbiage with regard to the SAWPA land, and whether the Council /Board will receive the corrected page. Mr. Harper indicated that it would be included in the final agreement. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY ME'TZE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS, WITH THE AMENDMENT TO THE VERBIAGE WITH REGARD TO THE SAWPA PROPERTY TO ALLOW FOR SALE OF THE PROPERTY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE OF WHAT WAS PAID FOR THE PROPERTY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, MOVED BY ALONGI, A SUBSIDIARY MOTION TO NOT INCLUDE IN THIS DOCUMENT THE OTHER TWO PROPERTIES REQUESTED BY THE LEHR'S. Councilwoman /Chairwoman Brinley indicated that the request for the two properties has been dropped. City Attorney /Legal Counsel concurred that the property request had been dropped. IT WAS FURTHER MOVED BY ALONGI THAT THE DEBT OF $8009000 IS INCLUDED IN THE DEBT AS THEY SHOULD PAY FOR IT BECAUSE IT BENEFITS THEIR PROJECT, MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. THE FOREGOING PRIMARY MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE, 31. Refuse Collection and Recycling Service Fees for July 1. 19%. (F:163.1) City Manager Molendyk noted the existing franchise agreement, and the new costs which will be passed on to the consumers for the trash increase. Councilman Alongi indicated that the fees are not being increased because of CR & R, but because the City has increased the franchise fee on CR & R. He noted that the dumping fees have gone down, and suggested that there is a potential to save the taxpayers $2.43 per month. He indicated that the 10% franchise fee currently in place is fine, and commented that the reduction should be passed on to the consumer. City Manager Molendyk noted that this increase was included in the budget discussion. Mayor Pape concurred that this was anticipated as part of the approved budget. Lee Allen, 270 Avenue 9, indicated that he has no intention of paying an increase just because the service provider wants more money. He expressed hopes for a Council who would not pass the costs on to the residents. He commented that someone is always trying to get the last penny. Councilman Alongi indicated that he expressed his opposition to the increase when the budget was adopted. Mayor Pape noted that the budget was approved by unanimous vote. He further noted the current residential rate and the proposed increases for the MRF facility implementation and the cost of living increase. He clarified that the additional $.75 will provide for enforcement of parking restrictions to allow for proper sweeping. PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 1996 Mayor Pro Tem Kelley clarified that at the study session it was discussed that the Community Service Officer would be part of that increase. Mayor Pape concurred. Councilwoman Brinley noted that people are upset because the officer was not always there, and this will ensure equal enforcement. Councilman Metze questioned the clean out your garage day with a number of extra bins each year. He indicated he would like to see if we could do that program quarterly to keep the community clean and prevent illegal dumping. He noted that it was well received by the Community. David Fahrion, representing CR & R,. noted that the program occurred in May under their contract. He concurred that there are additional bins for called out special events, with approximately 30 to 40 containers supplied per year. He indicated that CR & R is passing back the entire landfill reduction, while implementing a service fee and CPI increase. He noted that the franchise fee does not change the amount going into their pocket. He indicated that if the staff would like to negotiate more bins, he would be happy to discuss it with them. He noted that the recent clean up went very well. Councilwoman Brinley questioned whether items such as old furniture could go into those bins. Mr. Fahrion confirmed and noted the bulky item collection upon phone request. Mayor Pape commented that this is a nice service to provide up to twice a year. Councilman Metze inquired if there were approximately 10 containers around town. Mr. Fahrion concurred and detailed the program. Mr. Metze suggested an increase in the number of bins. Councilman Alongi concurred with the figures and the contractual agreements, but stressed that the landfill costs have been decreased. He indicated that there is no question that CR & R is doing a good job, but expressed concern with not passing on the savings to the residents. He stressed that this would make the Council look good, and is a chance to show that they are good business people. He reiterated that whether the budget was approved or not, he was opposed to the franchise tax. He indicated that there is still a chance to correct the situation. Mayor Pape discussed the reduction, but clarified the off -set of the MRF facility fee and the Consumer Price Index. Councilman Alongi clarified his thoughts on the potential for reductions. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO APPROVE OPTION 2 AS PRESENTED WITH AN INCREASE IN THE FRANCHISE FEE TO 20%, 32. L E M.A. Dues /Membership. (F:92.3) City Manager Molendyk provided background on this item and discussion with sawpa on this item. He explained the configuration and representaiton on the LEMA board, and noted the recent interest in not participating. He PAGE NINE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 1996 advised that the Board of Supervisors only approved $10,000 while waiting to see what the City /Agency would do. He noted that Mr. Watenpaugh spoke with them today. Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that he spoke with Mark Norton who replaced Bernie Cavendar. He noted the pending lawsuit against LEMA and the existing obligations; and indicated that the fees paid would go directly to those debts. He indicated that there would be discussion at the June 12th LEMA meeting. Mayor Pape questioned the outstanding debts. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that they include the completion of the Black & Veatch study of water quality. He noted the potential budget and the potential expenditures, which the LEMA board should address. Councilwoman Brinley inquired whether there would be a closed session on June 12th. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated that he assumed a closed session would be requested. Councilman Metze inquired where LEMA stands with the two agencies pulling out of the group, and the legal implications. Mr. Watenpaugh concurred that LEMA needs to evaluate that. Councilwoman Brinley suggested that Mayor Pape bring those issues up as the Chairman of LEMA. Mrs. Brinley questioend what the Council should move to approve. Councilman Alongi indicated that he does not see approving this item without looking at the legal obligation of the other agencies to participate in the funding. He stressed that the City has a vested interest in the Lake, and indicated that he does not understand how the deficit would remove any blight from the Redevelopment Agency. He further stressed that the Agency can't pay its bills as it is, and indicated that there is no need to have two people representing the City on the LEMA board. He indicated that the only reason to have two votes would be to have the majority vote, and suggested that the RDA be removed from the Board, while allowing the City to remain and pay their fee. Councilwoman Brinley indicated that the RDA does have a responsibility in the project. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO PLEDGE THE $10,000 AND BRING THE ISSUE UP AGAIN AT THE JUNE 25TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AND KEEP TWO MEMBERS UNTIL MORE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED AT THE MEETING ON JUNE 12TH. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS Jack Martin, representing a Tattoo Shop, presented the Council with signatures obtained in support of the tattoo shop. He commented on the shop and a conversation with Associate Planner Villa. He detailed his interaction with the City and the imposition of plan check fees and conditional use permit fees. He expressed concern with excessive fees. Councilman Alongi questioned the location. Mr. Martin advised that it was on Riverside Drive and requested a waiver or reduction in the fees. Mr. Martin noted that he had reduced the height of the walls, cleaned up and improved the building and requested the Council's opinion on whether he would need to pay the fees. Mayor Pape suggested that he get with the planning staff to discuss this matter. Mr. Martin PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 289 19%, indicated did not mind paying his fees, put expressed concern that they seemed excessive. Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, commented on the Landscaping and Lighting District and potential future increases. She commented on cars parking on the streets and efforts to get more revenue. She also commented on police power to protect the individuals, and noted that we are lucky to be in a democratic country. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, addressed Mr. Allen and concurred with his concerns. She noted current discussions of School Bond taxes and LLMD taxes, and a fax received regarding a taxpayer revolt and a recall task force. She told the Community that there will be petitions circulated to support the shopping center at the Teepee ranch, and offered the petitions for circulation. She addressed Measure L and expressed hopes that everyone would read all the materials in the mail and the advertisements and Vote No on Measure L. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk noted that the City has received several compliments on the new Vons Market and noted the conveniences it provides. He advised that the contract for the Traffic signals at Lakeshore /Chaney and Machado /Lincoln, has been let. He noted that Caitrans approval held up the process a bit, as the design criteria must be approved by the State; but that approval has been received and the contractor will be back in the community soon. He noted that the inconvenience would exist a bit longer. He announced the birth of City Attorney Harper's third daughter Jillian Michelle who is now a week old. City Attorney Harper announced the need for a Closed Session regarding potential litigation. THE ADDITION OF THIS ITEM FOR CLOSED SESSION WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Kelley commented on the following: 1) Welcomed Councilman Metze back and congratulated the City Attorney, 2) Indicated that Community Pride night was nice and noted the beautiful yards involved. 3) Noted that she enjoyed the Celebrity Baseball Game. Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1) Concurred with the success of Community Pride Night and expressed congratulations to Mr. Harper, 2) Noted the Vons opening and indicated that it is a beautiful store and she has received several nice comments. PAGE ELEVEN - CTTY COUNCIQ. MINUTES - MAY 28, 1996 3) Concurred that the Celebrity game was a lot of fun and noted that she got a hit. 4) Expressed hopes that the Rodeo was a success, and noted that she worked Friday and there appeared to be a nice turnout. 5) Noted the luncheon today and the enthusiasm of the Korean olympic team. She noted the comments received through an interpreter heard with regard to how beautiful the Diamond was and that it was the nicest field they had played on. Councilman Metze commented on the following: 1) Requested that staff respond regarding the tattoo shop and the CUP fees. 2) Congratulated Mr. Harper on the birth of his dauther. 3) Responded to two articles in the Sun Tribune regarding the parks, and indicated that ours is the most beautiful park system in the County. He indicated that staff is investigating and responding to those issues. He noted that he is at Machado almost daily, and all of the parks are well maintained to a high level of maintenance. Councilman Alongi commented on the following: 1) Concurred with Councilmembers Kelley, Brinley and Metze, particularly on the parks. 2) Indicated that Council has a very difficult position, but he feels there must be some opposing vote. He stressed the difficulty of the decisions before Council and indicated that the budget will not be easy. He stressed the need to save costs for the taxpayers. 3) Noted the LEAF low cost shot service packet; and detailed what is included in the $20 packet. He noted that there is an amnesty period without penalty; and stressed the importance of getting animals altered and licensed. 4) Noted a letter from a resident of Tuscany Hills, and indicated that this type of letter gets the Council into litigation. He advised that it is against the law to discriminate against housing, and questioned why it is a crime to be a minimum wage earner. He stressed that low income people are not criminals, but hard working individuals, and the wrong people to point fingers at. He stressed the need to provide housing opportunities for low income people. 5) Commented on saving tax dollars and the services cut to the community because the previous Council gave away the taxes. He indicated that he didn't see why the Community should suffer, and stressed that it is not We to ask people to pay a bill for which they are not resonsible. 6) Indicated that the Rodeo was great, and expressed hopes that they made money. Mayor Pape commented on the following: 1) Welcomed Councilman Metze back. PAGE TWELVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 1996 2) Noted that Community Pride Night went well. 3) Commented that the Rodeo went very well, and commended the Chamber on an excellent job. 4) Announced the groundbreaking of the boat launch project on Thursday. S) Noted that he participated in the Celebrity Softball Game and thanked Dick Beals for coordinating the event. He advised that several of the Hollywood stars spent the night and stayed around. 6) Commented on the Vons ribbon cutting ceremony, and noted the crowd and detailed the new facility's increased size. He further noted that it will bring more revenue and more sales tax to the City. 'n Reminded the community to vote on Tuesday, June 4th on Measure L. He stressed the need for support of the kids in the Community. He detailed the intended use of the funds, and stressed if the District does not match the funds, it won't get the funds from the State. CLOSED SESSION THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN, 1 I I THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. j KEVIN W. PAPE, MAYOR % CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: VIC10 KASAb, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAIX.E ELSINORE