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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-057 Approval of Minutes 3-25-2014REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: VIRGINIA J. BLOOM, CITY CLERK DATE: APRIL 8, 2014 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted. Discussion The following minutes are submitted for approval: a. Regular City Council meeting of March 25, 2014 Prepared by: Diana Girbn Deputy City Clerk Approved and Submitted by: Approved by: Virginia J. Bloom City Clerk Grant Yates City Manager Tuesday, March 25, 2014 CALL TO ORDER City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes - Draft 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kim Cousins led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURALCENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Council Member Tisdale. Cultural Center Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Administrative Services Director Simpson, Lakes, Parks & Recreation Director Kilroy, Community Development Director Taylor, Interim Public Works Director Eskandari, Planning Manager MacHott, Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Police Chief Hollingsworth, Fire Chief Barr, and Deputy City Clerk Gir6n. CLOSED SESSION REPORT =1 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS —1 MINUTE Nicolai Billy asked Council to consider funding the installation of a memorial stone monument on Scrivener Street for Jon Seri, an American artist, who lived in the City of Lake Elsinore. City orLeke Elsinore Pagel City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS Mayor Johnson presented Certificates of Recognition to Officers Richard Williams and Timothy Wisniewski in recognition of their M.A.D.D. recognition. Mayor Johnson presented a Certificate of Recognition to Captain Kennedy -Smith and thanked her for her service and commitment to the City. Greg Morrison, with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District ( EVMWD), provided a presentation regarding their partnership with the City for water conservation and efficiency. Donna Niehouse, Chair to the Chamber of Commerce Board, announced the Chamber's partnership with the City, Economic Development of Lake Elsinore Valley, and EVMWD to attend the ICSC Convention to bring new businesses to the City. Chair Niehouse announced that the Chamber is going to introduce a new iPhone application that allows local businesses to develop electronic coupons to encourage consumers to shop in the City. She also invited Council, staff and business members to attend an afterhours mixer hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on April 17, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Santa Fe Station. CONSENT CALENDAR ID# 14-046 Approval of Minutes It is recommended that City Council approve the Minutes as submitted. ID# 14 -047 Warrant List Dated March 13, 2014 It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore receive and file the Warrant List dated March 13, 2014. Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Hickman, to approve all items identified on the Consent Calendar; the motion passed by unanimuos vote as follows: AYES : Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, and Mayor Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes -Draft March 25, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING(S) ID# 14 -048 Zone Code Amendment No 2014 -01 - A Proposed Amendment Of Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) Of The City Of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Amending Section 17.168.050 (Action Of The Planning Commission) To Revise The Section And Amending Section 17.168.080 (Lapse Of Conditional Use Permit) To Replace The Existing One -Year Period Within Which To Commence Construction With A Two -Year Initial Approval Period And To Permit A Maximum Of Two One -Year Extensions Of Time and Zone Code Amendment No 2014 -02 - A Proposed Amendment Of Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) Of The City Of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Amending And Clarifying Provisions Regarding The Suspension And Revocation Of Conditional Use Permits Waive further reading and introduce by title only: Ordinance No. 2014 -1324 Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2014.01 and Zoning Code Amendment No. 2014.02 Amending Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, by roll call vote. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Planning Manager MacHott provided a presentation of the staff report and recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Johnson called for public comments; however, no public comments were received. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Council Member Hickman, second by Council Member Tisdale, to waive further reading and introduce by title only: Ordinance No. 2014 -1324. City Clerk Bloom read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1324 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -01 AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -02 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.168 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE; the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote as follows: AYES : Council Member Hickman, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, and Mayor Johnson. NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City or Lake Elsinore Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 APPEAL(S) None BUSINESS ITEM(S) ID# 14-049 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Accepting Grant Award from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for Lake Elsinore Aquatic Center 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -014 accepting the grant award from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the City to operate and maintain the Lake Elsinore Aquatic Center. 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the grant agreement. Lake, Parks, and Recreation Director Kilroy provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to the City Council. Council Member Hickman asked how many kayaks and sailboats would be purchased. Director Kilroy responded 10 tandem kayaks, 7 standup paddle boards, 50 lifejackets, and trailers for storage of the equipment would also be purchased. Council Member Tisdale asked how many scholarships would be available with this grant. Director Kilroy responded 40 scholarships for "Introduction to Standup Paddle Boarding;" 40 scholarships for "Boating Skills and Seamanship Boating Safety" courses; and 75 scholarships for "Basic Kayaking." Council Member Tisdale asked if the recipients of the scholarships were City residents as well as residents from the unincorporated area with same zip code. Director Kilroy responded that the scholarships would be available to students from disadvantaged communities. The grant is funded by the State, therefore, students from neighboring communities would be eligible for the scholarships. Mayor Pro Tern Manos asked how an aquatic center benefits a community. Director Kilroy responded that the Lake Elsinore Aquatic Center would provide kids who live around the lake with knowledge of water and boating safety and environmental stewardship. He also thankec the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; and County Supervisor Jefferies for providing the City with a letter of support that accompanied the grant application. Council Member Hickman asked what the bottom line cost would be to implement this project. Director Kilroy responded that the capital improvement project to purchase the dock is a one -time cost of $25,000 and an estimated cost of $20,000 for staffing for the first year. The City would receive $34,800 the first year and would be eligible to receive $34,000 or possibly $42,000, if the City performed every year for the next 25 years. City or Lake Elsinore Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 Mayor Johnson clarified that Shoreline DIF funds and a grant would be used for this Aquatic Center project. Director Kilroy responded in the affirmative. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, seconded by Council Member Tisdale, to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -014 accepting the grant award from the California Sate Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the City to operate and maintain the Lake Elsinore Aquatic Center, the motion passed unanimous vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, and Mayor Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ID# 14 -050 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore California Approving Adjustments to Schedule of Lake Use Pass Fees Adopt Resolution No. 2014.013 approving adjustments to schedule of Lake Use Pass Fees per Chapter 8.40 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. Lake, Parks, and Recreation Director Kilroy provided a presentation of the staff report and recommendation to Council. John Pecora, Commander for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, stated that they are recognized for their outstanding educational efforts. They have been the recipient of the National Boating Federation for Public Education and the Most Active Instructor for the past three years. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has also created a partnership with the Riverside District Attorney to mandate boater education for boaters who have received a citation in the County of Riverside. Mr. Pecora also stated that Council had the opportunity to create the first partnership program between the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the City that would offer the public boating education and vessel exams. Pete Dawson, with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, explained that in the State of California boater education is voluntary and only mandated after a boater receives a violation. There is a boating public that is largely uneducated in boating law, safety, and etiquette, which results in a cost to the public and City by increasing patrol for unsafe boater operation, and unnecessary accidents and drowning. The plan presented to Council has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Council Member Tisdale stated that he is in favor of reducing fees to attract more people to the Lake, but only for City residents. Director Kilroy explained that it would be complicated to distinguish residents from non - residents for the daily use passes which are purchased in bulk by commercial launches and resold to the public. It is easier to distinguish residents and non - residents with annual use passes. City of Lake Elsinore page City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 Council Member Hickman asked how many water jets are used at the lake versus boats. Director Kilroy responded that he did not have that information; however, there is a number that is provided by the State of California. Director Kilroy stated that both personal water crafts and boats are motor vessels, so they both have the same pass fee. Director Kilroy stated that the Coast Guard can also conduct a courtesy inspection for personal water crafts. He also stated that the boating education includes personal vessel education. Mayor Johnson would like the recommendation to include an incentive for a multi -day use pass to encourage guests to visit and stay on the lake. Director Kilroy stated that he will take the recommendations from Council Member Tisdale and Mayor Johnson under review and come back to present Council with staff's recommendations. Council Member Magee stated that the methodology and logistics on handling the interface with the Coast Guard presented by Director Kilroy needed to be included in the motion. Director Kilroy explained that the resolution already included that information. Council Member Magee stated that he was not in support of enforcement by the boat launch and campground operators for the daily use passes. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, seconded by Council Member Magee, to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -013 approving adjustments to the schedule of lake use pass fees per Chapter 8.40 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ID# 14 -051 Roundabout Alternative Analysis as part of Proiect Approval /Environmental Document (PA/ED) of 1 -15 /Railroad Canyon Road Interchange 1. Authorize RCTC and Caltrans District 8 to evaluate the Roundabout configuration as part of the PALED stage of 1.15 /Railroad Canyon Road Interchange improvement project. 2. Request additional Regional & Zone TUMF Funding appropriation from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Western Riverside Council of Government (WRCOG) for a comprehensive detail analysis of this alternative and required Public Outreach. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari provided Council with an overview of the staff report and recommendation. City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 Alvaretta Kracik stated that she read an article that Pardee Homes was approved to build 223 additional homes in Canyon Hills. Ms. Kracik expressed her concerns regarding the existing traffic issues at the Railroad Canyon Road interchange and stated that something had to be done. Council Member Magee indicated that when Council initially explored the option of expanding Railroad Canyon Road at the intersection of 1 -15, the estimated budget was $24 million, but with the addition of Franklin Street that has increased the budget to $70 million. There are not enough funds for that project; however with the proposed alternative project the City is able to find funding with partners from surrounding cities, WRCOG, and the County of Riverside. Council Member Magee thanked staff for thinking outside the box and considering other alternatives to resolve this problem and liked what Public Works Director Eskandari has proposed. He also stated that the quarterly updates are going to be vitally important. Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to authorize RCTC and Caltrans District 8 to evaluate the roundabout configuration as part of the PANED stage of 1 -15 /Railroad Canyon Road Interchange improvement project; and request additional Regional & Zone TUMF Funding appropriation from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Western Riverside Council of Government (WRCOG) for a comprehensive detail analysis of this alternative and required public outreach. Mayor Pro Tern Manos stated that when the idea of the roundabout was initially broached he had some concern. He stated that this project has to be studied and have great signage and striping. Mayor Pro Tern Manos also commented that the type of vehicle collisions would change from "head on" and " T- bone" collisions to "fender bender" collisions because the traffic would continue to move with a roundabout configuration. Mayor Pro Tem Manos stated that Council is taking the first step to move forward. Council Member Tisdale stated that he has driven through roundabouts in Europe and they do work, but they have to be studied so that it fits the proposed area. Council is aware of the traffic problem and is trying to fix it and move forward. Council Member Tisdale also stated that he will support this project. Council Member Hickman stated that he has driven through roundabouts and they do keep traffic moving. Council Member Hickman would like to see this project move forward and thanked Interim Public Works Director Eskandari. Mayor Johnson thanked Interim Public Works Director Eskandari for her hard work and being an advocate to partnership with other agencies. Mayor Johnson also stated that it is important that this project will help sustain the City until its build out. City of Lake EIS/Hole Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 The motion passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES : Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ID# 14 -052 Funding Cooperative Agreement with the State of Caifornia Department of Transportation the Construction of a Deceleration lane from the Interstate 15 Southbound Exit Ramp to Railroad Canyon Road Project No. 4432 1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement 08 -1582 in substantially the form attached for the construction of a deceleration lane from the Interstate 15 southbound exit ramp to Railroad Canyon Road with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $500,000 and authorize the Honorable Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement in its final form as approved by the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; and 2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SC Engineering in the amount of Not to Exceed $83,000 for project design and environmental clearance in such form as approved by the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; and 3, Appropriate $800,000 to fully fund the project construction; $500,000 will be funded by Caltrans through the subject Cooperative Agreement, and the remaining $300,000 to be allocated from the Measure A available fund balance. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari provided Council with an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to approve the Cooperative Agreement 08 -1582 in substantially the form attached for the construction of a deceleration lane from the Interstate 15 southbound exit ramp to Railroad Canyon Road with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $500,000 and authorize the Honorable Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement in its final form as approved by the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to execute o Professional Scrvicoc Agreement with SC Engineering in the amnunt of Not to Exceed $83,000 for project design and environmental clearance in such a form as approved by the Interim Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; and appropriate $800,000 to fully fund the project construction; $500,000 will be funded by Caltrans through the subject Cooperative Agreement, and the remaining $300,000 to be allocated from the Measure A available fund balance. City of Lake Elsinore Page City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 Mayor Pro Tem Manos thanked Interim Public Works Director Eskandari for her work on this project and for having the project move forward. Mayor Johnson thanked Interim Public Works Director Eskandari for moving this project forward in a short timeframe. She also thanked the residents for putting up with the traffic issue and stated that Council is working to fix the problem on a long -term basis. The motion passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES : Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, and Mayor Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ID# 14 -053 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No 2014 -1323 It is recommended that the City Council take one of the following actions with respect to ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1323, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Requiring the Mandatory Spaying and Neutering of Pit Bull Breeds: 1) Waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2014.1323 in the form introduced on March 11, 2014 by roll -call vote; or 2) Waive further reading and re- introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2014 -1323 with revisions to section 6.04.235 C.1 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code to exempt AKC and UKC registered pit bulls from mandatory spaying and neutering. City Attorney Leibold provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to Council. She explained that the ordinance provided for five exemptions from the mandatory spay and neutering requirement. One of the exemptions is related to currently licensed Pit Bulls that are 1) registered with the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club or another appropriate registry, and 2) the owner possess a dealer's license from the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services. Attorney Leibold stated that during the March 11, 2014, meeting, a speaker stated that the exemption does not apply to show dogs. City Attorney Leibold stated that the license that is required for breeders by the United States Department of Agriculture relates to breeding activities in which the breeder earns $500 or more per year. A show dog has to be registered with the AKC, UKC, or other registry and must be intact; that is, it cannot be spayed or neutered. The alternative language presented to Council for consideration addresses the discrepancy and would allow owners to have show dogs in the City of Lake Elsinore without the requirement for the mandatory spay or neutering. If Council decided to go with the alternative language, the ordinance would have to be re- introduced for first reading and brought back for a second reading. City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes • Draft March 25, 2014 Mayor Johnson clarified if Council approved the second recommendation the ordinance would have to be introduced as a first reading. City Attorney Leibold stated that it would be considered a substitutive change so the ordinance would have to be reintroduced as a first reading. City Clerk Bloom read an email received from Richard Cuellar. The following individuals spoke in opposition of Ordinance No. 2014 -1323: Coby Carwile, Richard Bengochea, Josh Liddy, Sarah Cope, and Michelle Chavez. Council Member Magee stated the breeders' exemption should be changed in the language as recommend by City Attorney Leibold and the City's protocol should be consistent with the County of Riverside. Council Member Hickman stated that when he adopted his dogs they were required to be neutered and spoke about the license cost difference between a dog that is neutered and one that is not neutered. Council Member Hickman believes that the ordinance should include all dog breeds not just Pit Bulls. Council Member Tisdale stated that he has talked to a lot of people regarding the ordinance. His intent is to keep animals out of the shelter and not to provide a freehand to kill more animals. Council Member Tisdale stated that he will be meeting with other cities to develop a comprehensive plan to keep animals out of the shelter and stop the killing. Council Member Tisdale proposed bringing this ordinance back to the first meeting in May after he has had an opportunity to meet with the other cities. Council Member Tisdale stated that he is not breed specific and likes all dog breeds, but Pit Bulls do cause great damage. The City of Lake Elsinore is trying to be responsible and protect its citizens. Mayor Pro Tern Manos stated that he received input regarding the ordinance. He stated that the City is not discussing any type of euthanization. There is a pet overpopulation problem in the City and it has to be remedied. Mayor Pro Tern Manos stated that if the idea is to improve public safety, lower pet overpopulation, and reduce the cost of the local shelter, why target one animal instead of addressing the issue altogether. He supports Council Member Tisdale's comments to review the ordinance and collaborate with surrounding partners and bring back the ordinance with a comprehensive plan. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, seconded by Council Member Hickman, to review Ordinance No. 2014 -1323 and reintroduce with a comprehensive plan at the first City Council meeting in May. Mayor Johnson stated that she had the opportunity to speak with several people who are opposed to the mandatory spay and neutering ordinance. The goal is for Lake Elsinore to raise the adoption rates and ultimately get away from euthanizing animals. Mayor Johnson would also like to see mandatory spay and neutering for all breeds. City of Lake Elsinore Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 The motion passed 4 -1 vote as follows: AYES : Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson NOES : Council Member Magee ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Deborah Feinstein stated that she shares food with hungry people on Sundays at the Main Street Park. She was told that she would have to obtain a permit, but was then informed that there are no permits to feed people. Ms. Feinstein asked Council if they had an alternative location for her to share food with people that do not have food to eat. Mayor Johnson directed City Manager Yates to have Community Development Director Taylor contact her. Caroline Galvan stated that she had no means to feed her son or herself. She and other people receive assistance from the churches that provided them with meals and clothing. Ms. Galvan asked Council to consider allowing the churches to continue feeding the homeless. Jerry Harmatz spoke in favor of feeding the homeless. They are looking for direction and guidance from their leaders. Marcie Cobbaert expressed her concerns regarding the Police Department's response time to her 911 calls and crime in the City. She stated that she has experienced three burglaries in the past three months. Ms. Cobbaert stated that she and her neighbors do not feel safe and asked Council to invest more money in public safety. Rajeev Chhibber stated that he adopted a dog from Animal Friends of the Valleys. His dog is spayed and the license is always current. However, when he renewed the license the fee was $75 for three years. He would like to know why the City of Lake Elsinore has the highest license fee and asked that the City look into this matter. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Yates wished Captain Kennedy -Smith nothing but the best. City of take Elsinore Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Hickman congratulated Captain Kennedy -Smith and welcomed Captain Hollingsworth. He announced that it was spring break and asked the public to drive safely. Council Member Magee thanked Chief Deputy Kennedy -Smith for her years of service to this community and wished her continued good fortune. He stated that the request from Studio 395 to recognize a local artist would be a great assignment for the Historical Committee, Council Member Magee spoke regarding feeding disadvantaged people at the park and stated that he has participated in a group called Cops for Clergy. That group has reached out to various churches that are providing meals at the parks. Council Member Magee announced that HOPE has offered nearly one (1) million meals in 2013. He pointed out that in the past two years no one has rented the gazebo to hold events because the parks are overwhelmed by churches that offer food to the disadvantaged. He suggested that the congregations offer their services at their own facilities. Council Member Magee is prepared to help introduce an assistance program, but he is not willing to give up the City parks. There is a permit process that is handled by Lake, Parks, and Recreation Manager Davis and is overseen by the County Department of Environmental Health, Council Member Magee addressed the crime issue in the City and stated that the public safety budget from 2003 has increased from $4 million to over $10 million and that every crime category has decreased in the past decade. He encouraged Ms. Cobbaert to introduce herself to Police Chief Hollingsworth; attend the Public Safety Advisory Commission meetings; and offered Ms. Cobbaert his business card. Council Member Tisdale thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He stated that he will bring back the issue of high animal license fees to the Council in May. Council Member Tisdale indicated that the City has been doing its best to address public safety issues. He also offered Ms. Cobbaert his phone number and asked her to contact authorities or him when she observes illegal activities. Council Member Tisdale stated that Council will miss Chief Deputy Kennedy- Smith. Mayor Pro Tem Manos congratulated Chief Deputy Kennedy -Smith and told her that she will be missed. He stated that the City spends half of its budget on public safety and has added three police officers this past year. He offered his phone number to Ms. Cobbaert. Mayor Pro Tem Manos stated that he is proud of the way the City is moving forward with great projects. Mayor Johnson addressed Ms. Cobbaert and indicated that she received attention from the Council because it was disheartening to hear about her concerns at a Council meeting when Council Members do make themselves available. The City will address her concerns and thanked her for her public comments. Mayor Johnson welcomed new businesses: Bob and Gary's Field Fresh Berries, Hot Topics, and SS Marine Inc. to the City. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone for attending the meeting. City of Lake Elsinore Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft March 25, 2014 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. Natasha Johnson, Mayor Virginia J. Bloom, City Clerk City of Lake Elsinore Page 13