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Home My WebLink About01-28-2014 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE EVMWD BOARDROOM, 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 ..................................................................................... ............................... CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. - City Hall, Conf. Room A, 130 S. Main St., Lake Elsinore Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson Mayor Pro Tern Manos Council Member Magee Council Member Tisdale ABSENT: Council Member Hickman Also present: City Attorney Leibold, City Manager Yates, and City Clerk Bloom. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 1(a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov't Code §54957 (b)): City Clerk 1(b) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code § 54957.6): Unrepresented employee: City Clerk City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session to discuss Agenda Item Nos. (1 a) and (1 b). The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. — EVMWD Boardroom, 31315 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore Mayor Johnson called the meeting at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 28, 2014 Cub Scout Pac 30 and Boy Scouts Troop 30 led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson Mayor Pro Tern Manos Council Member Magee Council Member Tisdale U RWkl1lt OT07fit.7I1;•1 1ii10iCIR: WE 1 Page 2 of 7 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, Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Fire Chief Barr, Superintendent DeSantiago, and Deputy City Clerk Giron. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Certificate of Recognition of Susan Reid Recognition of Tenured Council Members Presentation of Emergency Preparedness on a Budget Mayor Johnson presented a Certificate of Recognition to Susan Reid. Mrs. Reid stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve this community; and thanked Council for the opportunity to work for the City and assist the citizens of Lake Elsinore. Mayor Johnson presented a Recognition of Tenured to Council Member Magee for his ten (10) years of service to the City. Council Member Magee stated that it was a tremendous responsibility and privilege to look after the City's fiscal well- being, public safety, and help guide the future of this community. Emergency Services Coordinator Bricker with Riverside County Fire, provided a presentation to Council. Ms. Bricker explained how to prepare for an emergency disaster on a budget. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item (1 a) and (1 b) and that there was no reportable action taken. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS —1 MINUTE None Regular City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 Meeting of January 28, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Magee requested to pull Item No. 5. (2) Approval of Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 2014. (3) Warrant List dated January 16, 2014 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Warrant List dated January 16, 2014. (4) Investment Report for November 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for November 2013. (6) Revised City Council Policy No 400 -2 (Use of Electronic Devices During City Council Meetings) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014 -004 revising City Council Policy No. 400 -02 (Use of Electronic Devices During City Council Meetings). (7) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore California, Authorizing Application for Housing Related Parks Grant Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2014 -005 authorizing an application for Housing Related Parks Grant. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, second by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to approve the Consent Calendar. Items 2 -4 and 6 -7 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 Regular City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Meeting of January 28, 2014 CONSENT ITEMS PULLED (5) Award of Main Street Overlay Contract Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A.) Award the construction of Main Street Overlay from Sulphur Street to Heald Avenue to KAD Engineering in the amount of $758,182.50 with an 11% contingency of $83,322.00 to be used for construction; B.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with KAD Engineering; C.) Award the Construction Geotechnical and Materials testing Services to LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., in the amount of $21,983.60; D.) Award the Construction Survey Services to KDM Meridian, in the amount of $24,940.00; E.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. and KDM Meridian; F.) Authorize the budget transfer of $143,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Traffic Signal Installation - Grand Avenue at Macy Street Project No. 4351; G.) Authorize the budget transfer of $150,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Crack Seal Machine /Slurry Seal Truck Project No. F00001; and H.) Authorize the budget transfer of $75,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Traffic Signal Maintenance Project No. TRF14. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari provided a presentation to Council. Director Eskandari reviewed the project area, scope of work, and work schedule. She explained that most of the work will be performed at night to accommodate businesses and parking along Main Street. Motion by Council Member Magee, second by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to award the construction of Main Street Overlay from Sulphur Street to Heald Avenue to KAD Engineering in the amount of $758,182.50 with an 11% contingency of $83,322.00 to be used for construction; authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with KAD Engineering; award the Construction Geotechnical and Materials testing Services to LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., in the amount of $21,983.60; award the Construction Survey Services to KDM Meridian, in the amount of $24,940.00; authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. and KDM Meridian; authorize the budget transfer of $143,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Traffic Signal Installation - Grand Avenue at Macy Street Project No. 4351; authorize the budget transfer of $150,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Crack Seal Machine /Slurry Seal Truck Project No. F00001; and authorize the budget transfer of $75,000.00, Fund 110 (Gas Tax), from the Traffic Signal Maintenance Project No. TRF14. Council Member Tisdale requested that adequate signage, to prohibit large trucks from traveling on Main Street, be installed to prevent damage to the new pavement. Item No. 5 passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None Tern Manos, Council Member Magee, Regular City Council Minutes Meeting of January 28, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING(S) Page 5 of 7 (8) Resolution Declaring Weeds Rubbish Refuse and Dirt a Nuisance; Property Owners to be Notified Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014 -006 and direct staff to begin the abatement process for this year. Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari provided staff's recommendation to Council. No public comments were received. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, second by Council Member Tisdale, to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -006 and direct staff to begin the abatement process for this year, the motion passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None APPEAL(S) None BUSINESS ITEMS) Manos, Council Member Magee, (9) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2014 -1321 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1321 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.112 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE adopting revisions to procedures for yard, garage, and house sales, by roll -call vote. Motion by Council Member Magee, second by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to waive further reading and adopt 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, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.112 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE adopting revisions to procedures for yard, garage, and house sales, the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Council Member Tisdale NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None Tern Manos, Council Member Magee, Regular City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Meeting of January 28, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates announced that he attended the award ceremony for Captain Kennedy - Smith where she was promoted to Chief Deputy. City Manager Yates stated that he was very proud of Captain Kennedy- Smith. Captain Kennedy -Smith stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve the City of Lake Elsinore for the fourth time. She also stated that Council and City staff made her stay pleasurable. City Manager Yates acknowledged the traffic issues on Railroad Canyon Road and stated the community's comments and feedback were important. City Manager Yates stated that staff is working diligently to resolve the matter. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari explained the traffic issues at Railroad Canyon Road was due to signal communications between City and Caltrans traffic control signals. The City is currently working with Caltrans to resolve the issues. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold acknowledged Susan Reid for her years of support and service. Mrs. Reid has always been helpful and professional and supportive. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Magee thanked Susan Reid for her service to this community and Interim Public Works Director Eskandari for her presentations. Council Member Magee stated that there were no speakers for the weed abatement public hearing, which was a testament that staff was doing a good job with the notification and cleanup process. Council Member Magee stated that over the years Council has invested in both employees and equipment to ensure that the weed abatement process is performed professionally and quickly. He wished Captain Kennedy -Smith many more years with the Sheriffs Department. Council Member Magee announced the Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation dinner and recognized Kim Cousins and Michelle Simon for an excellent job of representing the City and its business community. He suggested forming a joint committee with the City, Planning Commission, and Chamber of Commerce to streamline the business license process so that it is a quick process for new businesses in the City. Council Member Magee announced that AMR ambulance service is going before the County Board of Supervisors and requested that the Mayor consider a providing letter supporting the service that AMR provides for this community. Council Member Magee thanked Staff, Mayor Johnson and his colleagues for the certificate of recognition. Council Member Tisdale said that Susan Reid will be missed. He stated that Captain Kennedy -Smith was the right person for this City and had a long history with this City. The Captain did a great job; related to citizens; had a positive impact on everyone she met; and was committed to this community. Council Member Tisdale thanked Captain Kennedy -Smith for all her hard work and introduced Lt. Lelevier. Council Member Tisdale reported that the County of Riverside had 37 severe flu cases and 7 deaths and reminded the public to get flu their shots. He thanked staff for all their hard work. Regular City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 Meeting of January 28, 2014 Mayor Pro Tern Manos congratulated Susan Reid and said that she will be missed. Mayor Pro Tern Manos wished Captain Kennedy -Smith great luck and success. He addressed the Railroad Canyon Road traffic issue and stated that the City was addressing this issue. Mayor Pro Tern Manos stated it was important to be mindful of the traffic impact when approving development of new homes and construction projects and to ensure that developers pay their share to absorb some of those impacts. Mayor Pro Tern Manos stated that he will be paying close attention to traffic impacts as developments come into the City. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Manos addressed the accessibility of information on the City's website and requested to form a Tech Subcommittee to discuss improvements to the website. Mayor Johnson provided announcements on behalf of Council Member Hickman, who was not in attendance, regarding the celebration of Minnie Brown's 10011 Birthday and congratulated La Unica restaurant on the reopening of their cantina. Mayor Johnson announced that she would like to reignite the recognition of local businesses program on a quarterly basis. She announced the new businesses in town as follows: American Alert Security Services, Family Dollar, Longboards Island Grill and Arce Financial. Mayor Johnson stated that she was very proud of Captain Kennedy- Smith. She also announced that Council Member Magee received the Citizen of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) Boardroom located at 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, California. Nata$ha Johnson,, Virginia . Bloom, City Clerk