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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-2015 City Council Minutes - SpecialCITY Cif .eM U -1-1.E I UA LSII`��.�I�L- City of Lake Elsinore City Council Special Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 26, 2015 CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Lake Elsinore was held in the Cultural Center, 183 North Main Street, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Manos. ROLL CALL Members Present: Hickman, Magee, and Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, and Mayor Manos 1) Budget Workshop Presentation — Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 -16 _Preliminary Annual Operating Budget Including the FY 2015 -16 Capital Improvement Plan Administrative Services Director Simpson provided a presentation on the proposed operating budget; reviewing sales tax revenues, property values, population, unemployment rate, FY 2015 -16 general fund revenues, appropriations, and the economic uncertainty reserve. There was no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment. Senior Management Analyst Dailey and City Manager Yates responded to Councils' questions explaining that funds for the Audio/Visual (AV) services for the State of the City and other City events had been combined to facilitate a retainer that would allow more AV services for other City events; the City has not received any letters requesting support from any community service organizations, however, the $30,000 for Community Support is proposed to remain in the budget. Council Member Magee requested that the budget include the total amounts of police patrol hours and sworn officers that are provided for the City; and, suggested that the fish stocking budget be increased by an additional $20,000 to $25,000 and the $49,000 for the 4th of July event be reduced. Per Council request, Senior Management Analyst Dailey provided and update on the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) program noting that the City would donate $2,000 this year; and, the program has raised $10,000 to date. Director Simpson explained the increases in sales tax and property tax; and, the creation of internal service funds allocated to support costs, services, and maintenance for each department. He clarified the reallocation of $60,500 from Advertising and Promotion to the Community Support and AV Services. Director Simpson responded to Council's concerns regarding the allocation for Economic Development and noted that updated schedules had been distributed which shows an increased amount of $484,000 for Economic Development; $160,000 for Consultant Services; and allocated 20% for the City Manager's, Administrative Services Director's and Community Development Director's time. Page 1 City Manager Yates addressed questions regarding the Landscape Lighting and Maintenance District (LLMD) and explained that the Riverside Council of Governments (RCOG) is taking a lead on a project in which regional cities will take control of the street lights and save a significant amount of money in the process of managing that program. In response to Council questions in regards to the cost of buoys on the lake, Director Simpson explained there are over 100 buoys on the lake and the cost is for repairs. There was Council discussion on the development and implementation of an economic development plan that would sustain the growth of the City; public safety investment and cutting down on sworn officers for cost savings in the budget; and cost increases for public safety caused by public safety union. In response to increasing Lake funds for the placement of lifeguards at beaches, City Manager Yates responded that the City will be placing signs at the lake and conducting education programs at this time; and noted that a City Managers' group had been meeting for the past nine months to address cost increases for public safety. Administrative Services Director Simpson provided a Power Point presentation on the proposed Capital Improvement Projects. There were no members of the public responding to the Mayor's invitation to speak. Director Simpson responded to a Council inquiry regarding the use of Flood Control funds or Development Impact Fees being used for the Arroyo Del Toro Drainage Phase II stating that the City will contribute $760,000 and the project is essentially funded through the Riverside Flood Control. City Manager Yates provided status of the following projects: Third Street Drainage; mountain bike course that needs more topography; and stated that staff is reviewing the unused funds of the discontinued fish hatchery for issues at the campground site. Council made the following requests: property that KB Homes gave away be used for a trail and dog park element; completion of the median and signs on Collier Street; completion of street repairs on Avenue 6 near Railroad Canyon Elementary School; and improved Holiday event on Main Street and a more robust Christmas tree. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the Special meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m Ap Robert ff. Magee Susan M. Domen, MMC Mayor Pro Tern City Clerk Page 2