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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
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CULTURAL CENTER
183 N. MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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