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Home My WebLink About01-14-2014 City Council MinutesMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE EVMWD BOARDROOM, 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 .................................................................................. ............................... CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. - Cancelled Closed Session: None CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Manos led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson Mayor Pro Tern Manos Council Member Magee Council Member Tisdale ABSENT: Council Member Hickman Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Acting Finance Manager Lassey, Lake, Parks, & Recreation Director Kilroy, Interim Public Works Director Eskandari, Planning Manager MacHott, Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Fire Chief Barr, and Deputy City Clerk Giron. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None PRESENTATIONS /CEREMONIALS • Certificate of Recognition of Susan Reid • Recognition of Mayor Robert Magee Mayor Johnson announced the Certificate of Recognition of Susan Reid will be presented at the next Regular City Council meeting. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 14, 2014 Page 2 of 8 Mayor Johnson presented a recognition plaque to Council Member Magee. Council Member Magee stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve this community. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE Pete Dawson congratulated Council Member Magee. Mr. Dawson provided an activity report for the Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue (LEMSAR) for 2013. CONSENT CALENDAR (1) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2013. (2) Warrant List dated December 12 & 26, 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Warrant list dated December 12 & 26, 2013. (3) Investment Report for October 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report. (4) Purchase of Equipment for Fire Truck 97 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A) Authorize the Fire Chief to begin the purchase of the equipment to fully outfit Fire Truck 97; and B) Approve that $190,000 be made available to execute these purchases. (5) Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certification Program Participation Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No 2014- 001 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving participation with the County of Riverside Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. (6) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement a City Fee Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement and an EVMWD Fee Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement Relating to the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2007 -5 (Red Kite) Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No 2014- 002 approving the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement, the City Fee Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement and the EVMWD Fee Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 14, 2014 Page 3 of 8 (7) Agreement for Professional Design Services G &A Consulting Civil Engineers Inc for Gunnerson Street Rehabilitation — Phase 1 (Riverside Drive to Lakeshore Drive), Proiect 4350 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A) Award design of the Gunnerson Street Rehabilitation — Phase 1 (Riverside Drive to Lakeshore Drive) to G &A Consulting Civil Engineers, in the not to exceed amount of $76,115; and B) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with G &A Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc. (8) Approval of an Agreement with the County of Riverside to Construct Sidewalk and Perform Maintenance along a portion of Machado Street Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council: A) Approve the Agreement between the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside in substantially the form attached and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in such final form as approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; and B) Pass and adopt Resolution No. 2014 -003. (9) Notice of Completion — Elm Street Pavement Phase II Project No. 4385 -2 Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council: A) Accept the improvements into the City maintained road system; B) Direct staff to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office; C) Direct staff to release any remaining retention funds 35 days after filing of the Notice of Completion; and D) Authorize transfer of project fund balance to Main Street Overlay Project No. 4405. (10) Funding Contribution Agreement with the Lake Elsinore Unified School District to Construct a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Canyon Hills Road and Sage Lane Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve the Funding Contribution Agreement between the City of Lake Elsinore and the Lake Elsinore Unified School District in substantially the form attached and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in such final form as approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. (11) Proposed AudioNisual Upgrade to the Cultural Center Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council: A) Award the improvements of the Cultural Center audio and visual upgrade to RK Electric for the design and installation of new audio and visual infrastructure in the amount of $115,203, which includes a 10% contingency; B) Award the installation of the new dais and ADA lectern to RK Electric to subcontract with Artistic Wood in the amount of $12,797, which includes a 10% contingency; C) Approve the funding of $115,203 from fund 160 "PEG grant "; and D) Approve the funding of $12,797 from fund 116 DIF fund. Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 14, 2014 (12) Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Waiver for Good Vibes Music Festival on the Lake at La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council waive Lake Elsinore Municipal Code section 9.28.030 Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages in Public for the proposed "Good Vibes Music Festival on the Lake" Special Event, subject to compliance with all other conditions for the event as approved by the City Manager. (13) 2013/14 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund ( SLESF) Grant Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve the expenditure plan and the allocation of funds from the SLESF Grant. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, second by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to approve the Consent Calendar. Items 1 -10 and 12 -13 passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None Item 11 passed by majority vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Tisdale NOES: Council Member Magee ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARINGS None APPEAL(S) None BUSINESS ITEM(S) (14) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2013 -1317 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION, by roll -call vote. Regular City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 Meeting of January 14, 2014 City Clerk Bloom provided staff's recommendation to the Council. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, second by Council Member Tisdale, to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2013 -1317. City Clerk Bloom read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1317, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None (15) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2013 -1320 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1320 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2013 -04, KNOWN AS THE CONSISTENCY ZONING PROJECT — PHASE III, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE ZONING OF VARIOUS PARCELS IN THE EAST LAKE, NORTH PEAK AND LAKE VIEW DISTRICTS OF THE CITY TO ZONES CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS THEREIN, by roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom provided staff's recommendation to the Council. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, second by Council Member Tisdale, to waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2013 -1320. City Clerk Bloom read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1320, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2013 -04, KNOWN AS THE CONSISTENCY ZONING PROJECT — PHASE III, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE ZONING OF VARIOUS PARCELS IN THE EAST LAKE, NORTH PEAK AND LAKE VIEW DISTRICTS OF THE CITY TO ZONES CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS THEREIN; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 14, 2014 Page 6 of 8 (16) Code Amendment Regarding Yard Garage and House Sales — An Amendment to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 5.112 Yard Garage and House Sales Setting Forth Revised Regulations Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waiver further reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1321 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 5.112 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE amending certain procedures and regulations for yard, garage, and house sales. Community Development Director Taylor provided staff's recommendation to the Council. Chris Hyland expressed her opposition to charging fees for yard sale permits. Jeff Siller stated that he looked forward to seeing progress in the City and more ordinance updates to make them relevant to present day. Council Member Tisdale stated that there is a difference between garage /yard sales and perpetual yard sales. Mayor Pro Tem Manos asked if there are any regulations for off -site signage. Community Development Director Taylor responded that there is a prohibition of posting signs on trees in public right of way, light poles or utilities boxes. The City does not allow off -site signage. Mayor Pro Tem Manos asked if yard sale permits will be available online. Director Taylor responded that online yard sale permits will be available in the near future. Mayor Pro Tem Manos asked about penalties for leftover signage. Director Taylor responded that a citation is issued when a person has yard /garage sale every week in violation of the ordinance. Similarly, citations are issued for signage violations. The first citation is $100, the second citation is $200, and the third is $500. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, second by Council Member Magee, to waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2014 -1321. City Clerk Bloom read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1321, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 5.112 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None (17) Mayor's Recommended Council Appointments Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss and approve the Mayor's recommendations to the Council appointments to the various governmental agency committees. Regular City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Meeting of January 14, 2014 City Clerk Bloom provided an overview to the Council. Council Member Tisdale stated that he would not be attending the WRCOG SANDAG Board Subcommittee meetings. Mayor Johnson clarified that the position is appointed by the WRCOG. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, second by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to approve the Mayor's recommended Council appointments to the various governmental agency committees; the motion passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES 01 rem CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates stated that staff was looking forward to an exciting New Year. Mr. Yates recognized the passing of Ronnie Kovach who died in December 2013. Mr. Kovach was a fishing expert who promoted fishing the lake and will be missed by this community. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold congratulated Mayor Johnson on her first meeting and wished everyone a Happy New Year. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Magee recognized LEMSAR for volunteering 4,000 hours and for their service helping and protecting the safety of the boating public. Council Member Magee also recognized the Rotarians, the Animal Friends of the Valleys, the Clean Extreme Committee, HOPE, and the Trauma Intervention Committee for all their services. Council Member Magee asked for Mayor Johnson's leadership in helping the City rebuild its relationship with Canyon Lake regarding the fire protection issue. Council Member Tisdale announced the HERO program, offered through Western Riverside Council of Governments, was a great program with a lot of funding opportunities for home upgrades. He reported that the City of Lake Elsinore had 286 projects funded at a cost of over $5 million and $123 million of economic stimulus in Western Riverside County. Council Member Tisdale encouraged the public to take advantage of the HERO program. He also thanked Fire Chief Barr, Captain Kennedy- Smith, and staff for their hard work. Regular City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 Meeting of January 14, 2014 Mayor Pro Tern Manos congratulated Mayor Johnson on her first meeting. He stated that the City Council accomplished a lot in the past year. He said that the City Council has set the plate for many future projects. He is looking forward to this next year and turning Lake Elsinore into a first -class city. Mayor Pro Tem Manos wished everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Mayor Johnson thanked staff for their hard work. She stated that she would be happy to rebuild the City's relationship with Canyon Lake. Mayor Johnson reported that she went on a ride -along with the fire department. She had the opportunity to visit four fire stations and the Hemet Air Base where the command center and fire aircraft resources are housed. She thanked Chief Barr for accompanying her on the ride - along. Mayor Johnson announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Pedro "Pete" Vasquez who passed away on December 1 gtn ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting in honor of Pedro "Pete" Vasquez at 7:41 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) Boardroom located at 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, California. , A �w Virgini"J. Blom, City Clerk