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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
City of Lake Elsinore
Meeting Minutes
City Council
STEVE MANOS, MAYOR
BRIAN TISDALE, MAYOR PRO TEM
DARYL HICKMAN, COUNCIL MEMBER
ROBERT MAGEE, COUNCIL MEMBER
NATASHA JOHNSON, COUNCIL MEMBER
GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER
7:00 PM
Mayor Manos called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG
(951) 674 -3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
183 M MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
92530
PRESENT: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale
and Mayor Manos
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, and City Clerk Bloom
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Gov't Code § 54957(b)): City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Code
Section 54956.9 (2 potential cases)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Code Section
54956.9 (1 potential case)
Cultural Center
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session to
discuss the items identified on the City Council Closed Session. The City Council recessed to
Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Manos reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Manos.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale,
and Mayor Manos
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Administrative
Services Director Simpson, Community Development Director Taylor, Interim Public Works
Director Smith, Community Services Director Skinner, Planning Manager MacHott,
Management Analyst Dailey, Police Chief Hollingsworth, Fire Chief Newman, and Deputy City
Clerk Giron
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the City Manager pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, subdivision (b), paragraph (2); two (2) potential cases of anticipated litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 of subdivision (d), paragraph (2); and one (1)
potential case of anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9,
subdivision (d), paragraph (4). City Attorney Leibold stated that no reportable action was
taken.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
** Recognition of Sheriff Deputy Carl Coats
Mayor Manos presented a Certificate of Recognition to Sheriff Deputy Coats.
** Recognition of Sheriff Sergeant Pete Giannakakos
Mayor Manos presented a Certificate of Recognition to Deputy Segeant Giannakakos.
** Recognition Declaring July as "Parks & Recreation Month"
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Mayor Manos presented a Proclamation declaring July as "Parks & Recreation Month" to
Community Services Director Skinner and Recreation Supervisor Davis. Director Skinner
announced the fireworks show and concert on July 4th, free swim night on July 10th and July
24th from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.; skate park opening; Summer Nights at Rosetta Park on July
10th and Serenity Park on July 24th; free boating days on July 12th and 26th; and Movies at
the Park at Summerlake Park on July 1st, 15th, and 29th.
Mayor Manos announced an additional presentation regarding Drowning Prevention by Cal
Fire. Fire Chief Newman provided a presentation on drowning safety and prevention. He
stated that statistically the county is up 30% in drownings and near drowning in fresh water.
Cheif Newman reviewed the ABC's of Water Safety and the drowning statistics from January
1 st through June 15th, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Teresa Kirpluk, Lake Elsinore resident, asked Council to move forward with the Alberhill
Villages project and stated that she is tired of traveling to other cities to fulfill her shopping
needs.
Pat Kilroy, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke in opposition of eliminating Fire Station #10 services
and stated that now is not the time to cut fire protection and paramedic services to the City.
Victoria Krier, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke in favor of moving forward with the Alberhill
Villages project.
Sharon Gallino, Lake Elsinore resident, stated that she attended a community meeting on
June 10th with neighbors and Castle Cooke and the attendees were informed that the City
was holding up the project from further development. The public was also encouraged to go to
the City and express their concerns. Ms. Gallino stated that City Council and staff should
have been invited to attend that meeting.
Paulie Tehrani, Lake Elsinore resident, thanked the Council for doing a great job in cleaning
up the City. Ms. Tehrani also thanked Community Development Director Taylor and the Code
Enforcement Divisoin for looking after the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) ID# 14 -640 Approval of Minutes
Attachments: CC Minute Report
6 -9 -2015 CC Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes as submitted.
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2) ID# 14 -641 City Investment Report for May 2015
Attachments, City Investment Staff Report 2015 -05
City Investment Report 2015 -05
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for
May 2015.
3) ID# 14 -642 Acquisition of Service Body Fleet Vehicle
Attachments: Acquisition of Service Body Fleet Vehicle Staff Report
Exhibit A - Acquisition of Service Body Fleet Vehicle Request for
Proposal (RFP).doc
Exhibit B- Acquisition of Service Body Fleet Vehicle - Service Bed
Lake Chevrolet Bid
Staff recommends the City Council award the purchase of one (1) service body
fleet vehicle to be awarded to Lake Chevrolet in the amount of $40,287.18.
4) ID# 14 -643 Approval of Professional Services Contract with Carole Donahoe to
Provide Specialized Planning Services for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016
Attachments: Consultant Services Contract 2015 -2016 - Carole Donahoe - CC
Staff Report - 6 -23 -15
Draft Consultant Services Contract 2014 -2015 - Carole Donahoe
6 -23 -15
It is recommended that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to enter into
a Professional Services Contract with Carole Donahoe for the provision of
specialized planning services to the City of Lake Elsinore during Fiscal Year
2015 -2016 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in substantially the form attached
and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
5) ID# 14 -644 Approve designation of Mayor as City Voting Delegate for the 2015
League of California Cities Annual Conference
Attachments: Staff report LOCC Voting Delegate
LOCC Annual Conference Voting Delegate
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Mayor as the City's Voting
Delegate for the 2015 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held
September 30 - October 2, 2015 in San Jose.
6) ID# 14 -645 Professional Services Agreement between RHA Landscape
Architects Planners and the City of Lake Elsinore (Serenity Park
Phase II
Attachments: Staff Report - RHA Agenda Report 6 -23 -2015
ATTACHMENT - RHA Proposal - Serenity Park Improvements
ATTACHMENT - RHA Schedule of Proposed Fees Costs
ATTACHMENT - RHA Professional Services Agreement
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement
by and between RHA Landscape Architects Planners and the City of Lake
Elsinore in the amount not to exceed $79,409 for landscape architecture,
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engineering services and reimbursables related to design development and
construction documents for Serenity Park Phase II located at 19685 Palomar
Road and the adjacent 2.68 acre parcel (APN 370 - 120.045) and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form attached and in such
final form as approved by the City Attorney.
7) ID# 14 -646 Annual Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
Attachments: Staff Report Tree Trimminq
Contractor Services Agmt 2015
It is recommended that the City Council Approve and award the Agreement for
Contractor Services to West Coast Arborist in the amount of $85,000 (plus 10%
- - - °contingency, for a total budget of $93,500) for Annual Citywide Tree - Maintenance
Services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in
substantially the form attached and in such form as approved by the City
Attorney; and Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments not to exceed
10% contingency, as needed for emergencylextra work.
8) ID# 14 -647 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR
Green California, Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report - Amendment No. 2 HR Green
Attachment'A' - HR Green - Amendment No 2 to PSA
Attachment'B' - Active List of Land Use Applications
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with HR
Green California, Inc., for engineering, project support, and plan check services
in the amount of $242,080, in substantially the form attached and in such final
form as approved by the City Attorney.
9) ID# 14 -648 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement With
Sustainable Civil Engineering Services
Attachments: Staff Report -Extend SCES PSA - Amendment No. 3
Attachment A - Amendment No. 3 to SCES PSA
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 3 to approve the third year of the Agreement for
Professional Services with Sustainable Civil Engineering Services, Inc. (SCES),
for project management and plan check services, in substantially the form
attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
10) ID# 14 -649 Award Agreement for Professional Services for 1 -15 /Main Street
Interchange Design Services
Attachments: Staff Report Main Street 1 -15 Design Services PSA
PSA with Sustainable Civil Engineering Solutions Professional
Services 2015
his recommended that the City Council Award Agreement for Professional
Services to Sustainable Civil Engineering Solutions for the Design of the
1-1 5/Main Street Interchange Street/Ramp Widening and Traffic Signals; and
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount
of $238,668 to Sustainable Civil Engineering Solutions, in substantially the form
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attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
11) ID# 14 -650 Award Construction Contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing. Inc. For
Whisker's Fishing Beach Improvements - CIP Project No. 4369
Attachments: Staff Report - Whisker's Parking Lot Improvement
Construction Services Agmt
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.) Approve and award the Agreement for Public Works Construction to L.C.
Paving & Sealing, Inc., in the amount of $234,833 for the Whisker's Fishing Beach
Improvements Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement
- - -- - -
in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City
Attorney; and
B.) Authorize the City Manager to execute contract change orders not to exceed
15% of the total Agreement, pursuant to requirements set forth in the
construction agreement; and
C.) Authorize the Director of Public Works to record the Notice of Completion
once it is determined the work is complete and the improvements are accepted.
City Clerk Bloom announced two speakers on Agenda Item No. 12, therefore pulling this item
from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, to approve the
Consent Calendar, less Agenda Item No. 12, passed by unanimous vote as follows:
AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Magee,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN. None
AGENDA ITEM(S) PULLED
12) ID# 14 -651 Agreement For Operational Management of La Laguna Resort And
Boat Launch Between Williams Bait & Tackle. Inc. And City of Lake
Elsinore
Attachments: Staff Report -- La Laguna Operations Agreement 061715
ATTACHMENT - La Laguna Operations Agreement 061715 Final
It is recommended that the City Council Approve the Agreement for Operational
Management of La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch with Williams Bait & Tackle,
Inc. in the form attached and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement, subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney.
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Community Services Director Skinner provided an overview of the staff report and
recommendations. Director Skinner explained the temporary operations of La Laguna Resort
and revisions to the agreement; William's Bait & Tackle, Inc. responsibilities of day to day
maintenance and staffing; and the City's responsibilities of the larger maintenance tasks.
Pat Kilroy, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke in opposition of the operational agreement between
the City and William's Bait & Tackle, Inc. and expressed his concerns regarding the
agreement process. Mr. Kilroy also questioned the 14 hours of operation that was stipulated
in the agreement and stated that the facility is opened 24 hours.
Kim Cousins stated that for the past 18 months the the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors has encouraged the City to take over operations of La Laguna Resort. Mr.
Cousins also stated that little has been accomplished to raise the standards at the
campground by the previous operator. He spoke in favor of William Johnson as an
ambassador for the City and La Laguna Resort.
Council Member Magee stated William Johnson is the right person for the campground
facility. He stated that he had to wait in line at the gate on both occasions that he visited the
campground because people were checking -in. Council Member Magee believes that Mr.
Johnson will change the atmosphere with his attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
Motion by Council Member Magee, second by Council Member Johnson, to approve the
agreement for operational management of La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch with William's
Bait & Tackle, Inc. in the form and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement,
subject to any minor modifications as approved by the City Attorney, passed by unanimous
vote as follows:
AYES Council Member Magee, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13) ID# 14 -652 Specific Plan Amendment No. 2014 -02 & Residential Design Review
No. 2014 -07 - A Request for Approval of Amendments to Previously
Approved The Village at Lakeshore Specific Plan and Approval of
Building Designs for 163 Detached Condominiums and Related
Improvements
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Attachments: SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - CC Staff
Report 6 -23 -15
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - Vicinity
Map 6 -23 -15
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Villa e at Lakeshore - Aerial
Map 6 -23 -15
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - CC
Resolutions and Ordinances 6 -23 -15
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 20147 -07- The Village at Lakeshore -
Amended Specific Plan 6 -23 -15
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - AMND
6 -23 -16
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - PC Staff
Report 4- 21-15_.6 -23 -15 ..... -
SPA 2014 -02 & RDR 2014 -07 - The Village at Lakeshore - PC Staff
Report 5 -5 -15 - 6 -23 -15
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following
action:
A.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -058 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, Regarding Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No.
2005 -01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014.07 Adopting Addendum #1
to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2006 -05.
B.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -059 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, Adopting Findings that Amendment No. 1 to
Specific
Plan No. 2005.01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014 -07 are Consistent
with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
C.) Introduce by title only and waive further reading of ORDINANCE NO.
2015 -1341
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE VILLAGES AT
LAKESHORE SPECIFIC PLAN.
D.) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -060 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Residential Design Review No. 2014 -07
Providing Building Designs for 163 Detached Single- Family Condominium
Dwelling
Units and Related Improvements.
Mayor Manos opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. Planning Manager MacHott provided an
overview of the staff report and recommendations to Council. Manager MacHott explained
the Village at Lakeshore Specific Plan was approved in 2006 with 146 detached single - family
units and the proposed project is for 163 single - family condominium residences. He reviewed
the recreational amenities and architectural styles.
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Nancy Huntzinger, county resident, stated that she is in support of the project however asked
how many traffic signal lights will be installed to support this project and expressed her
concerns regarding additional traffic. Planning Manager MacHott responded the proposed
project is conditioned to construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Grand Avenue and
Riverside Drive and required to include a deceleration lane leading into its entrance to slow
vehicles down before pulling in. Mayor Manos asked if Caltrans has reviewed the installation
of the traffic signal. Manager MacHott responded that Caltrans has reviewed the initial traffic
study and has cleared the construction plans for the state highway.
Sharon Gallino, resident asked how the swimming pool will be filled during a drought.
Community Development Director Taylor responded staff met with EVMWD and discussed
swimming pools, a moratorium, and will serve letters for developments. EVMWD has advised
that this year there is enough water for all the projects and will not initiate a moratorium on
swimming pools.
Chris Hyland, Lake Elsinore resident, spoke in favor of the proposed project and her traffic
concerns for child safety.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Manos closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Council Member Magee thanked staff and the developer for bringing forward the improved
design with detached units as opposed to attached units and improved architecture. He stated
that he has concerns about parking and stressed that the Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions need to include a limitation or prohibition on RV parking and storage, since there
will not be an onsite storage lot. Council Member Magee stated that he wanted to add, "No
Parking" signs on Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive to Condition No. 77. He also added "No
more than 20 units may be permitted before the signal is energized" to Conditon No. 103.
Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, to adopt Resolution
No. 2015 -058 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsiore, California,
Regarding Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005 -01 and Residential Design Review
No. 2014 -07 Adopting Addendum #1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2006 -05, passed by
unanimous vote as follow:
AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, Council Member Magee,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, to adopt Resolution
No. 2015 -059 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Adopting Findings that Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005 -01 and Residential
Design Review No. 2014 -07 are Consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan, passed by unanimous vote as follow:
AYES Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Council Member Magee,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Council Member Magee, to waive further
reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2015 -1341 with the addition to Conditon No.
77 of no RV parking and that no parking signs shall be installed along the frontages of Grand
Avenue and Riverside Drive and the addition to Condition No. 103 of no more than 20 units
may be permitted before the traffic signal is energized. City Clerk Bloom read the title of
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -1341 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE VILLAGES AT LAKESHORE
SPECIFIC PLAN, passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows:
AYES Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee, Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, second by Council Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No.
2015 -060 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving
Residential Design Review No. 2014 -07 Providing Building Designs for 163 Detached
Single - Family Condominium Dwelling Units and Related Improvements, as amended, passed
by unanimous vote as follows:
AYES Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Magee,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
APPEAL(S) - None
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BUSINESS ITEM(S)
14) ID# 14 -653 Professional Services Agreement with Development Management
Group, Inc. (DMG Economics) for Provision of Economic
Development Services
AffachmenW Staff Report - 7 -14 -2015 dmq FINAL
DMG INC Professional Services Agreement 7 -1 -2015
DMGCorporateProf Ie0615
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Development
. °......Management Group, Inc. to provide economic development professional- services- - - - -- - -- -
to the City of Lake Elsinore for the period of FY 2 01 512 01 6 through FY 2 01 712 01 8. -
City Manager Yates stated the City Council discussed the need for an Economic
Development specialist on the City's team during the budget process. He introduced
Economic Development Specialist Michael Bracken who has been working on special City
projects for over a year.
Michael Bracken, Managing Partner of DMG Economics provided a history of the firm's
background and services they provide in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Bracken
reviewed the proposed three (3) year agreement and stated that it is important for an
agreement to be in place so that the City can market to brokers and developers. The
agreement will generate an economic strategic plan for the next 5 to 10 years, work with a
formalized business recruitment, serve as project ombudsman for larger projects, and provide
economic development training to the community, elected and appointed officials, staff and
law enforcement.
Kim Cousins, President of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, stated that Mr.
Bracken has opened some amazing opportunities over the past years and looked forward to
the development of a strategy to make Lake Elsinore a progressive City.
Council Member Johnson thanked Kim Cousins, CEO President of the Chamber of
Commerce, for his comments because for a long time the economic development efforts of
the City have been primarily from the Chamber of Commerce and the City appreciates that.
She stated that it is a great compliment for the chamber of commerce to work in partnership
with the City.
Mayor Manos stated Mr. Bracken is very intelligent in marketing the City and in
communicating with retailers who are considering Lake Elsinore. The City could use that
caliber of service. Mayor Manos stated he is in favor of the agreement.
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Council Member Magee stated the City is in a better financial position than it was 5 years ago,
because it has been conservative with its projections and has created a savings account. If
the City is going to keep up with the pace of rising public safety costs, and the needs and
expectations of the community, it needs to invest significantly in its economic development.
He stated that he does not know why the Environment Impact Report is not being released.
Council Member Magee stated that he is in support of the proposed agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale stated that he is in support of his colleagues and is in support of this
item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, second by Mayor Manos, to authorize the City Manager to
enter into an agreement with Development Management Group, Inc. to provide economic
development professional services to the City of Lake Elsinore for the period of FY 2015/2016
through FY 2017/2018, passed by unanimous vote as follows:
AYES Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale, Mayor Manos, Council Member Johnson,
and Council Member Magee
NOES None
ABSENT : Cotinnil Memher Hir_.kman
ABSTAIN: None
15) ID# 14 -654 City of Lake Elsinore 2015 Legislative Platform and Resolution No.
2015 -061 Adopting City Council Policy No. 400 -13 "Legislative
Program Policy and Procedures"
Attachments, Staff report Legislative Platform - 3 revised
Reso on Legislative Program and Policy revised 3
LepislativePlatform Fina 12
Council Policy No 400 -13 Legislative Platform and Program Policy 2
revised
It is recommended that the City Council:
A.) Approve and adopt the City of Lake Elsinore 2015 Legislative Platform; and
B.) Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015.061 A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Adopting City Council Policy No. 400 -13
"Legislative Program Policy and Procedures"
Mayor Manos stated that he is the City's representative for the California League of Cities and
the Director for the Riverside County's League of Cities Board. He provided an overview of
the staff report and recommendations to Council. The City does not currently have a
legislative platform, therefore staff has created procedures for a legislative platform that would
allow the Mayor to write letters of "Support" or "Opposition" on behalf of the City to its
legislative representatives. The legislative platform would also allow for the designation of an
Alternative Member and certain legislative items to be reviewed and discussed by Council
before a letter is written. Mayor Manos thanked City Attorney Leibold and City Clerk Bloom
for their work.
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Council Member Magee inquired regarding the lengthy list of policy statements. Mayor Manos
responded that the list is a template provided by California League of Cities. Council Member
Manos stated that he was impressed with the items on the list and the reoccurring theme of
"Support Legislation" and "Funding for Local Government." Council Member Magee stated
that he is in support of the item and complemented Mayor Manos.
Motion by Council Member Magee, second by Council Member Johnson, to approve and
adopt the City of Lake Elsinore 2015 Legislative Platform; and approve and adopt Resolution
No. 2015 -061 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Adopting City Council Policy No. 400 -13 "Legislative Program Policy and Procedures," passed
by unanimous vote as follow:
AYES Council Member Magee, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale,
and Mayor Manos
NOES None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Kilroy, Lake Elsinore resident spoke in opposition of the City's budget cut to terminate the
contract with Cal -Fire for Fire Station #10 and explained the negative impacts the City will
have as a result of unfunding the fire station. Mr. Kilroy pointed out that this item was not
presented to the Public Safety Advisory Commission and requested that the City Council look
elsewhere to cut the budget and restore funding to Fire Station #10.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
16) TMP -938 City Departmental Monthly Reports
Attachments: MonthlV Reports
** Update on Designated Swimming Areas
** 4th of July Fireworks
Management Analyst Dailey provided an update of the swimming ordinance amendments and
reviewed the key tasks to allow swimming in designated areas on the lake. She stated the
ordinance would become effective on June 25, 2015. The City is currently focusing on Elm
Grove swimming area and the second swimming area will be located at La Laguna. Staff
anticipates the opening of the swimming areas by the July 4th or the following weekend.
Analyst Dailey stated staff is working with the Public Safety Advisory Commission and moving
forward with the lake use ordinance amendments.
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Community Services Director Skinner provided an overview of the areas that will be impacted
by the various events on the 4th of July. Director Skinner announced the concert at Lakepoint
Park, the Storm baseball game at the Diamond Stadium, and the Fireworks Spectacular at
the lake. He reviewed the schedules, layouts and traffic plan of the events. The Parks and
Recreation staff and Public Works staff will also be on hand to ensure safety. Mayor Pro Tern
Tisdale asked Director Skinner regarding the aquatic program that is offered. Director Skinner
responded that a swimming program will be offered at Lakeside High School from 1:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. The children are rated on their swimming levels and are advanced in the
swimming program as their swimming skills improve.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Johnson stated that she had the opportunity to observe a DUI checkpoint
and was impressed with the law enforcement team's professionalism and thanked them for
keeping the City safe. Council Member Johnson congratulated Sergeant Giannakakos and
Deputy Coats on their recognition. She reminded the public to be patient and safe on the 4th
of July.
Council Member Magee announced that on June 22nd the Budget Committee for the County
Transportation Commission voted to allocate $1.3 million in Measure A funds to this
community. Those funds come back to the City for its involvement with the TUMF program.
He announced that the Arroyo del Toro Channel dedication was held today and that in 2005
there was a flood that caused serious erosion to the cemetery. In 2007, the Cemetery District,
Flood Control Commission, State, and County were at odds with one another until Flood
Control Commissioner Hyland brought them together to meet and discuss the cemetery
matter. After 29 years of an assessment in Zone 3 the first project was completed and
thanked Commissioner Hyland for bringing everyone together. Council Member Magee
announced the loss Tom Thomas, a true leader in this valley. He said it was a privilege to
served and know Tom Thomas and he will be missed. He addressed Mr. Kilroy's statement
regarding the contract termination with Cal -Fire and stated that it was incorrect in that it takes
a year to terminate a contract with Cal -Fire. Council Member Magee explained the City is
negotiating the change in the service level and that process is ongoing. He added that public
safety remains a top priority for the Council. Council Member Magee reminded the public that
4th of July is the busiest day of the year for animal control services and to keep their pets
safe. He wished everyone a safe and joyous 4th of July weekend.
Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale spoke regarding the drownings in the County and stated that the
Riverside County Board of Supervisors is taking these drownings seriously. Fire Chief
Hawkins, Public Health and Environmental Health are doing their best to prevent drownings.
Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale reminded everyone to supervise their children and thanked Fire Cheif
Newman for the presentation; he also thanked staff for all their hard work.
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Mayor Manos stated that he attended the Menifee State of the City and that it is exciting and
encouraging to see the progress that City has made. He also attended a meeting held by
Studio 395 and stated they are very active in this community and are discussing creating a
theater program. He attended the public outreach meeting for the 1 -15 Railroad Canyon Road
and Franklin Interchange Project and stated that the public in attendance were satisfied with
the responses they received. The next public outreach meeting will be held on Monday, July
13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center, Mayor Manos addressed comments regarding the
service change at Fire Station #10 and stated the change was not a decision that was made
lightly and the Council has shown its commitment to provide fire safety. He explained the EIR
from Castle and Cooke is a report about how the project affects the City and surrounding
communities;_ the report is being prepared and not available to be released. Mayor Manos
stated the City is spending in a deficit this year, because there is an economic opportunity for
the City to invest in its future. Council had to make difficult choices with the budget, so that
the City could invest in itself. He wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and to be safe. Mayor
Manos stated that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Tom Thomas who was a
very joyful and giving person and dedicated to this community.
Council Member Johnson announced on June 18th Tom Thomas lost his battle to cancer.
Mr. Thomas served on the Lake Elsinore Unified School District Board of Trustees; was the
Executive Director of Cops for Kids, past President of the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club, Member
of the Baja California Rotary Club, and the pioneer that established live feed for the council
meetings in Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake. Council Member Johnson stated that Mr.
Thomas was always willing to help anyone in need and is survived by his wife, Dee and son,
Matt.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Manos adjourned the meeting in memory of Tom h as at 8:44 p.m. to the next
regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, ul 15, at 7:00 p.m.
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