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City of Lake Elsinore
Meeting Minutes
City Council
NATASHA JOHNSON, MAYOR
STEVE MANOS, MAYOR PRO TEM
BRIAN TISDALE, COUNCIL MEMBER
DARYL HICKMAN, COUNCIL MEMBER
ROBERT MAGEE, COUNCIL MEMBER
GRANT YATES, CITYMANAGER
LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG
(951) 674 -3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
183 N. MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
92530
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:00 PM Cultural Center
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale,
Mayor Pro Tern Manos and Mayor Johnson
Also Present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, and City Clerk Bloom.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Code § 54956.9)
Castle & Cooke Lake Elsinore West, Inc. v. City of Lake Elsinore
Superior Court Case No. MCC 1301756
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session to
discuss the item identified on City Council Closed Session. The City Council recessed to
Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson reconvened the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eagle Scout Jakob Simons.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Hickman, Council Member Magee, Council Member Tisdale,
Mayor Pro Tern Manos and Mayor Johnson
Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Administrative
Services Director Simpson, Community Development Director Taylor, Public Works Director
Damasse, Community Services Director Skinner, Police Chief Hollingsworth, Fire Chief Barr,
and Deputy City Clerk Giron.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Existing Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d) of Government Code 54956.9, Castle & Cooke
Lake Elsinore West, Inc. v. City of Lake Elsinore and that no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
The Great Shake -Out by CERT
John Larson, Citizen Corp Volunteer, provided a presentation on preparedness in a natural
disaster and announced the Great Shake -Out Expo on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Diamond Stadium.
Legislative Update by Assembly Member Melendez
Assemblywomen Melendez provided a legislative update regarding plastic bag ban effective
January 2015; SB69; the Water Bond and a Rainy -day Fund; Ground Water Bill; and reported
that the public school can select of have defibrillators on campus and can acquire free
defibrillators.
Recognition of Eagle Scouts Jakob Simons, Austin Hughes and Alofatunoa
"Junior" Morris
Mayor Johnson presented a certificate of recognition to Eagle Scouts Jakob Simons and
Austin Hughes.
Proclamation declaring October 11, 2014 Relay for Life in Lake Elsinore
Proclamation declaring October 19 - 25, 2014 Freedom from Workplace Bullies
Week
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE
Grace Sandlin, resident announced the Day of the Dead celebration event to be held on
Saturday, November 1st, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Main Street.
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Chris Hyland, resident announced a town hall forum on Saturday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m.
at the Boston Building in Menifee with guest speaker is Rebecca Spencer with the Riverside
County Registrar of Voters, who will provide a presentation on the ballot process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) ID# 14 -307 Approval of Minutes
Attachments: CC Minutes Report 10 -14 -2014
CC Minutes 8 -26 -2014
CC Minutes 9 -9 -2014
CC Minutes 9 -23 -2014
2) ID# 14 -308 Warrant List dated September 25, 2014
Attachments: City Staff Report 10 14 14
Warrant Summary City 09 25 14
Warrant List City 09 25 14
3) ID# 14 -309 Approval of an Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for a
Development Impact Fee Study
Attachments: Willdan DIF PSA 2014
DIF Study Staff Report -2
4) ID# 14 -310 Day of the Dead Celebration Approval for Street Closure and
Municipal Code Waiver
Attachments: Staff Report - Day of the Dead Street Closures October 14 2014
Day of the Dead Traffic Control Plan October 14 2014
Day of the Dead Flier
5) ID# 14 -311 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Wallace
and Associates for Inspection Service
Attachments: Wallace and Associates Council Report
Wallace Amendment #1
Exhibit A - Scope of Work
Exhibit B - 2014 -15 Fee Schedule
Signed Copy of Wallace Associates Agmt 2013
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6) ID# 14 -312 Approval of CDBG Supplemental Agreement for 2014 -2015 Program
Year
Attachments: CC Staff Report - Approval of CDBG Supplemental Agreement for
2014 -2015 Program Year 10 -14 -14
Supplemental Agreement for the Use of 2014 -2015 CDBG Funds
Mayor Johnson announced that an Exhibit for Agenda Item No. 7 has been distributed to City
Council; posted on the City's website; and a hard copy is available for public review. City
Clerk Bloom announced a public comment on Agenda Item No. 7 which was then pulled for
discussion.
Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manos, to approve the
Consent Calendar less Agenda Item No. 7, passed by unanimous vote as follows:
AYES Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tem Manos, Council Member Hickman,
Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7) ID# 14 -313 Professional Services Agreement with VCS Environmental, Inc. for
the Preparation of Planning and CEQA Compliance Documents for
the East Lake Specific Plan
Attachments: Staff Report -VCS ELSP
ELSP Vicinity Map
VCS Environmental Proposal- Revised
It is recommended that the City Council Approve and authorize the City Manager
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with VCS Environmental, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $233,440 to prepare planning and CEQA compliance
documents for the East Lake Specific Plan.
Albia Miller, resident of Lake Elsinore, spoke regarding negative environmental impacts
caused by future development in the City.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Magee, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 7, passed by unanimous vote as follow:
AYES Council Member Tisdale, Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman,
Mayor Pro Tem Manos, and Mayor Johnson
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
8) ID# 14 -314 General Street Vacation for Street Right -of -Way and Portions of
Public Utility Easements Adjacent to Lot'H' (Obaria Way) and Lot
'R' (Hermosa Drive) within Tract 36115 -1
Attachments: TR 36115 -1 Street Vacation - CC Staff Report - 10 -14 -14 Final
2014 -070 Intention to Vacate Portion of Lot H Lot R & Easement
Adjacent...
Legal Description
Plat Map
Vicinity Map
It is recommended that the City Council Open the Public Hearing to vacate
portions of Lot H (Obaria Way) and Lot R (Hermosa Drive) and portions of public
utility easements within Tract 36115; and Continue the Public Hearing until the
October 28, 2014, regular City Council meeting to allow for public noticing of the
proposed vacation or portions of Lot H (Obaria Way) and Lot R (Hermosa Drive)
and portions of public utility easements within Tract 36115 -1.
Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. Director Damasse provided an
overview of staffs recommendation to open the Public Hearing and requested Council to
continue the Public Hearing to the regular City Council meeting of Ocotober 28, 2014. Mayor
Johnson called for public comments. No public comments were received.
Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, to continue the
Public Hearing until the Ocotober 28, 2014 regular City Council meeting to allow for public
noticing of proposed vacation or portions of Lot H (Obaria Way) and Lot R (Hermosa Drive)
and portions of public utility easements within Tract 36115 -1, passed by unanimous vote as
follow:
AYES Council Member Hickman, Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Magee,
Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9) ID# 14 -315 Tentative Parcel Map No. 36632 - Application to Divide
Approximately 227 Acres Located Northerly of Interstate 15 at Main
Street Into Six (6) Parcels for the Purposes of Finance and
Conveyance Only
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Attachments: TPM 36632 - CC Staff Report Erik Lunde 10 -14 -14
TPM 36632 - CC Vicinity Map - Eric Lunde 10 -3 -14
TPM 36632 - CC Aerial - Eric Lunde 9 -2 -14
TPM 36632 - CC Resolution Eric Lunde 10 -14 -14
TPM 36632 - CC Conditions of Approval - Eric Lunde 10 -14 -14
TPM 36632 - Tentative Parcel Map 36632 9 -2 -14
TPM 36632 - PC Staff Report 9 -2 -14
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -072
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 36632 for Finance and Conveyance Purposes Only,
Located Northerly of the Spyglass Specific Plan, Southerly of Rosetta Canyon
and Easterly of Camino Del Norte and 1 -15 Freeway.
Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m . Planning Manager MacHott provided
an overview of the staff report and recommendation to Council.
Albia Miller, resident of Lake Elsinore, spoke in opposition of the subdivision of the subject
property. Ms. Miller stated that property owners should not be allowed to sell their properties
to developers and be required to sell only to people who would leave the properties to habitat
conservancies. No other public comments were received. Mayor Johnson closed the Public
Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Manos, seconded by Council Member Magee, to adopt Resolution
No. 2014 -072 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 36632 for Finance and Conveyance Purposes Only, Located
Northerly of the Spyglass Specific Plan, Southerly of Rosetta Canyon and Easterly of Camino
Del Norte and 1 -15 Freeway.
Council Member Hickman asked when the construction would begin. Planning Manager
MacHott responded winthin the next few years. Council Member Hickman asked if there is
going to be any road construction? Planning Manager MacHott responed in the negative and
explained that City staff is discussing various options to finance an extension of La Strada
Avenue. Council Member Hickman asked if the Spyglass project would bring in a new road.
Planning Manager MacHott responded in the negative and stated these projects required the
extension of Elsinore Hills Road from Ramsgate Specific Plan to Camino Del Norte.
The motion passed by unanimous vote as follow:
AYES Mayor Pro Tern Manos, Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman
Council Member Tisdale, and Mayor Johnson
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPEALS) - None
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BUSINESS ITEM(S)
10) ID# 14 -316 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2014 -1329
Attachments: Second reading of Ord 2014 -1329 ZCA
Ordinance No. 2014 -1329 ZCA
Waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 2014 -1329 by roll call
vote ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -1329 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
2014 -04, KNOWN AS THE CONSISTENCY ZONING PROJECT - PHASE IV,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE ZONING OF VARIOUS
PARCELS IN THE RIVERVIEW AND COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS DISTRICTS OF
THE CITY TO ZONES CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS
THEREIN.
City Clerk Bloom presented the Ordinance for second reading and adoption. Motion by
Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Hickman to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 2014 -1329, passed by unanimous roll -call vote. City Clerk Bloom read
the full title into the record.
AYES Council Member Magee, Council Member Hickman, Council Member Tisdale,
Mayor Pro Tern Manos, and Mayor Johnson.
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11) ID# 14 -317 Update on Parks Maintenance Program
Attachments: Update on Parks Maintenance Program
This report is an update of staff's efforts on the City's preventative maintenance
program for the City's existing 18 parks. Staff has begun the assessment of the
City's Parks as part of the initial phase of the Parks Master Plan Update which is
currently out to bid. Staff has prepared a short presentation to update the City
Council. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
Public Works Director Damasse provided an overview of the the 2014 -15 Parks Assessment;
the parks maintenace progress; the repairs in progress and the development of the Park
Facilities Master Plan.
Mayor Johnson announced the Update on Parks Maintenance Program report was to receive
and file.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rebecca Esquibel, Lake Elsinore resident and business owner, thanked Council for approval
of the Day of the Dead event. She thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their assistance
and local businesses for their support. Ms. Esquibel explained the Day of the Dead
celebration and invited the public and Council to attend the event on November 1st.
Chris Hyland, Lake Elsinore resident, reminded everyone to practice political ethics during the
up coming election. She stated that everyone one is entitled to express their opinion.
Albia Miller, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke regarding traffic issues in the City and expressed
her opposition to future development in the City. Ms. Miller also spoke about the upcoming
Election.
Jerry Harmatz, Lake Elsinore resident, reqeusted a new branch of local government to be
chaired by a Council Member that is appointed by the Mayor and staffed by volunteers. He
stated that funds could be raised by volunteers and used for the restoration of "The
Princess ", a side paddle wheel boat that could be used on the lake for tourism.
Shelly Rumbaugh, Wildomar resident, announced a Pet Adoption event, on Saturday,
October 18th at Animal Friends of the Valleys; the 14th Annual Pet Parade at the Promenade
in Temecula; and invited Council Members to visit Animal Friends of the Valleys facility.
The following individuals spoke in favor of Animal Friends of the Valleys: Willa Bagwell,
Menifee resident; Monique Middleton, Temecula resident; Kathy McIntire, Lake Elsinore
resident; Dallas Hartney, Lake Elsinore resident; Shelly Rohrbach, Lake Elsinore resident;
and Kristine Anderson, Wildomar resident and President of Animal Friends of the Valleys.
Council Member Tisdale explained that as Chair of the JPA, he forwarded complaints he had
received relating to Animal Friends of the Valleys to Christopher Hahn, JPA Executive
Administrator, and the five cities that make up the JPA. The JPA agreed that an audit was
needed. Council Member Tisdale stated that the draft audit report is incomplete and should
not have been released.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Yates introduced Management Analyst Mia Beltran and Senior Planner Justin
Kirk.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS - None
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Hickman congratulated Mayor Johnson on the upcoming State of the City to
be held on Friday, October 17th. Council Member Hickman announced the Fall Clean -Up on
Saturday, October 18th at Diamond Stadium, Parking Lot C and the Shake Out Expo at the
Daimond Stadium from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He announced the Veteran's Memorial Brick
applications fee is $30 and are due by Friday, October 17th and the Slime Run on Saturday,
October 25th at Diamond Stadium.
Council Member Magee announced that construction on the the Veteran's Memorial has
begun and applications can be obtained by contacting the American Legion Post No. 200 or
City Hall and that Studio 395 is accepting donations for the Elsinore Grand Prix mural on
Graham Avenue. Council Member Magee recognized four vacant restaurant locations on
Main Street and asked that the Economic Subcommittee work towards finding funds at
mid -year for an incentive program for the Downtown Business Improvement. He thanked
Lucas Oil and MAV TV for the racing event held in the City and announced that Tanner Foust
from Top Gear Cast and Battle of the Super Car brought in his equipment to test. Council
Member Magee recognized Animal Friends of the Valleys for their good work during after
hours to rescue a tortoise. He also noted that he hoped that the release of the draft report
would put to rest accusations and ill feeling towards Animal Friends of the Valleys.
Council Member Tisdale thanked staff for their hard work. Council Member Tisdale stated
that he received complaints from residents regarding water use discrepancies between the
HOAs (Home Owner's Associations) and EVMWD. City Manager Yates advised that EVMWD
will reach out to the HOAs. He addressed the Animal Friends of the Valleys issue and stated
that 325 pages of emails were released regarding this matter. He stated that he is not against
Animal Friends of the Valleys and that he is the one who reached out to Animal Friends to
start a marketing campaign to bring down the euthanasia rates.
Mayor Pro Tern Manos reminded residents of the slurry seal projects on Chaney Steet,
Lakeshore Drive, Graham Avenue, and Main Street. He thanked the public for their
participation and Jerry Harmatz for his suggestions.
Mayor Johnson welcomed the following new businesses to the City: Elsinore Taekwondo,
Inland Ink Spot, Silver Auto Collision, and Dr. James E. O'Brien M.D., and thanked them for
investing in the City. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone for participating in Public Comments.
She announced the State of the City to be held on Friday, October 17th and thanked the
Chamber of Commerce and City Staff for their assistance. This year's theme is community
engagement and she was overwhelmed with the community's participation. Mayor Johnson
announced that the State of the City will be rebroadcasted on November 5th on Verizon
Channel 29 and Time Warner Channel 31 and aired everyday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
after November 5th.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned this meeting at 8:38 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting
to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the Cultural Center located arN. Main
Strpet, Lake Elsinore, California. I n n
Nata ha Johnson,
Virginia loo , ity Clerk
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