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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2014 City Council MinutesS.�id:tf %1 5E 11'O Tuesday, February 25, 2014 CALL TO ORDER City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes - Final City Council NATASHA JOHNSON, MAYOR STEVE MANOS, MAYOR PRO TEM BRIAN TISDALE, COUNCIL MEMBER DARYL HICKMAN, COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT MAGEE, COUNCIL MEMBER GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER 7:00 PM Mayor Pro Tern Manos called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CJ Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 EVMWD Boardroom PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Council Member Tisdale ABSENT: Mayor Johnson Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Simpson, Lakes, Parks & Recreation Director Kilroy, Community Development Director Taylor, Interim Public Works Director Eskandari, Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Management Analyst Dailey, and Deputy City Clerk Giron. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Proclamation Declaring K -9 Veterans' Day Mayor Pro Tern Manos presented a proclamation declaring March 13, 2014 as K -9 Vereran's Day to CJ Stewart. CJ Stewart accepted the proclamation and provided a brief history of K -9 Veteran's Day. Christine Davis spoke regarding the awareness of veteran canines becoming service companions and thanked Council for recognizing Vereran's K -9 Day. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE None City or Lake Elsinore Page f City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2014 CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None None CONSENT CALENDAR ID# 14 -022 Approval of the Minutes It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted. ID# 14 -023 Warrant List Dated February 13, 2014 It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore receive and file the Warrant List dated February 13, 2014. ID# 14 -024 Construction ContractAwards - Project No. 4411 Lakepoint Park Parking Lot Improvements 1. Award the construction of Lakepoint Park Parking Lot Improvements to FSG Paving in the amount of $116,388.00 with a 10% contingency of $11,000.00 to be used for construction. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with FSG Paving. 3. Authorize the budget transfer of $8,825.00, Fund 221 (Park Development Impact Fee) from Machado Park Renovation Project 4373. 4. Authorize the budget transfer of $4,583.00, Fund 221 (Park Development Impact Fee) from the Swick- Matich Park Fencing Project No. 4273. ID# 14 -025 Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Summerly): Dissolving Existing Improvement Areas, Designating New Improvement Areas, and Assigning Maximum Bond Authorization 1. Adopt a resolution dissolving improvement areas within the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Summerly) and designating new improvement areas within said community facilities district. 2. Adopt a resolution of intention to incur bonded indebtedness in the amounts not to exceed $4,000,000, $7,500,000, $5,500,000, $8,000,000, $9,000,000, and $12,500,000 for Improvemetn Area CC, Improvement Area DD, Improvement Area EE, Improvement Area FF, Improvement Area GG, Improvement Area HH, and Improvement Area II, respectively, of the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Summerly). ID# 14 -026 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore in Support of SB 69 (Roth) and AB 1521 (Fox) Vehicle License Fee Adiustment It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2014.009 supporting SB 69 and AS 1521 Vehicle License Fee Adjustment; and Authorize the Mayor Pro Tom to sign the letter of support. City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2014 Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Magee, to approve all items identified on the Consent Calendar; the motion passed by unanimuos vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Council Member Tisdale NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Johnson ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING(S) None APPEAL(S) None BUSINESS ITEM(S) ID# 14 -027 Amendment to Chapter 12.14 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Regarding Rotational Towing Services Consideration of Form Franchise Agreement It is recommended that the City Council: A. Introduce by title only and adopt by roll call vote Ordinance No. 2014 -1322, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Amending and Restating Chapter 12.14 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding Rotational Towing Services. B. Review the attached draft form of the City Tow Operation Franchise Agreement and direct staff to proceed with preparing and posting a request for qualifications to select franchise tow operators. Management Analyst Dailey provided a staff report and recommendation to Council. City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2014 Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Council Member Magee, to waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2014 -1322. Deputy City Clerk Gir6n read the title of the ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1322, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 12.14 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ROTATIONAL TOWING SERVICES; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Council Member Tisdale NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Johnson ABSTAIN: None Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Council Member Magee, to proceed with preparing and posting a request for qualifications to select franchise tow operators; passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Council Member Tisdale NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Johnson ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Elizabeth Moriarity expressed her concerns regarding the need for improvements and expansion of the Lake Elsinore Senior Center. She asked Council to consider the request of improvements to better serve the seniors that participate at the center. Gillian Larson announced the Reality Rally 2014 in the City of Temecula, April 11th - 13th, and invited Council to participate in the rally to defend last year's title. She also announced that the Storm Stadium would host a game for the the winning team and City Council team. Reality Rally is to raise funds for Michelle's Place, the Women's Breast Cancer Resource Center. Judy Zalfiqar announced the events that will take place during the Reality Rally weekend April 11th - 13th. She also announced that this year there will be a celebrity chef showcase cook off. Ms. Zalfiqar encouraged the community to get involved in the fundraising and have fun at the event. City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2014 Monica Mestas stated that she is with the FTAspay non - profit organization and thanked Lake, Parks, and Recreation Director Kilroy, Manager Davis, Recreation Supervisor Foster and Council for being supportive of the spay and neuter programs. Ms. Mestas spoke regarding the pet overpopulation crisis throughout the country. The solution to this crisis is spaying and neutering. FTAspay's mission is to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spaying, neutering and microchipping. Ms. Mestas also thanked Council Member Hickman for being instrumental in acquiring a donated bus for their group through RTA's recycling program. Council Member Tisdale invited Ms. Mestas to attend the South Coast Finance Authority meeting on April 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Murrieta Council Chamber. The meeting will address an animal shelter marketing campaign for cities located in the southwest area. Zia Bossenmeyer, FTAspay Board Member, announced the Lake Elsinore Small Dog Project to spay or neuter and microchip dogs that weigh under 20 pounds for a fee of $15. She also announced the Pit Bull Project to spay or neuter and microchip dogs for a fee of $25. Ms. Bossenmeyer asked for assistance in promoting both projects. Valerie Geason introduced a new non - profit organization, L.F.W. Foundation, to honor her mother Leona Ford Washing. Ms. Geason stated that there is a need for college counseling workshops and scholarships for students in this community. The foundation is introducing itself to the community through a fashion show luncheon on March 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates announced that the City is under storm watch and that the County is very engaged in storm preparation, especially in the burnt areas. City Manager Yates announced that sand bags are available at the City's Public Works Yard, fire stations in the City of Lake Elsinore, and Fire Station 11 in Lakeland Village. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Hickman asked the public to drive carefully in the rain. Council Member Hickman announced that crime in the City is down by 16 %; the Spring City Clean Up event on March 8th from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Storm Stadium; and thanked Elizabeth Moriarty for her public comments. City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 2014 Council Member Magee advised Ms. Moriarity that this meeting is the place to express her questions and concerns. He also informed Ms. Moriarity that Council approved paving improvements in the amount of $116,000 for the parking lot at Lakepoint Park, which will help the Senior Center. Council will review the mid -year budget and consider the Senior Center improvements for the 2014/2015 Fiscal Year Budget. Council Member Magee also announced that the motor cross park will be in full operation the second week of March; thanked City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Director Simpson, and Finance Administrator Lassey for their work on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS); and encouraged the public to purchase tickets for Opening Day at the Storm Stadium. Council Member Tisdale thanked staff for their hard work and looks forward to the Reality Rally this year. Council Member Tisdale stated that Council does takes the animal issue serious; it would be great if Ms. Mestas could attend the South Coast Finance Authority meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manos annuonced that he attended the Good Vibes concert and stated that the event had potential. The event showcased the RV resort and boat launch. Mayor Pro Tem Manos stated that he looks forward to future events and that concerns that were presented by the public will be addressed. Mayor Pro Tem Manos welcomed the following new businesses to the City of Lake Elsinore: Bass Outlet, ETax Services, Juniors MX Supply, Paws Appeal and Grooming and Doggy Day Care, Secure Detention Products, Serenity Nails and Spa, and Western Fluids Engineering and Manufacturing. Mayor Pro Tem Manos announced that the next City Council meeting will be held at the Cultural Center and invited the public to attend the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Manos adjourned the meeting at 7:49 meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at th Street, Lake Elsinore, California. r Dian .,�rg� Dt puty City le k City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 to the next regularly scheduled Ural Center located at 183 N. Main Mayor Pro Tern