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Home My WebLink About12-12-2017 City Council MinutesCITY OF LAKE �LSII`IC�1`L- VDILI M, E)eriumu City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Call to Order A Regular 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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Magee. There being no members of the Public appearing to speak, the meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. to Closed Session. Closed Session 1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:1 potential case 2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case RPr_nnvPnP The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Magee. Invocation — Moment of Silence Mayor Magee requested a moment of silence. Roll Call Present: Council Members Hickman, Manos and Tisdale; Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson and Mayor Magee Absent: None Presentations/Ceremonials 1) Assembly Member Melendez Update Assembly Member Melendez provided an update to the Council on State legislation. 2) Certificate of Recognition =Commissioner Hyland Mayor Magee presented a Certificate of Recognition to Commission Hyland for her service on the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Page 1 of 6 3) Certificate of Recognition - Kim Cousins Mayor Magee presented a Certificate of Recognition for Kim Cousins to William Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce. 4) Certificates of Recognition - Dream Extreme's Future Leaders Program Mayor Magee presented Certificates of Recognition to the Future Leaders Program participants. Closed Session Report City Attorney Leibold listed the items discussed and stated there is nothing to report out. Public Comments — Non-Agendized Items Appearing to speak were: Paulie Tehrani, Magda Steward, Ace Vallejos, and Wendy Lesovsky. Consent Calendar It was moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Calendar. Item No. 4 was pulled for discussion and is listed below. 1) CC Warrant List Dated November 16 and 30 2017 — received and filed. 2) Investment Report for October 2017 — received and filed. 3) Riverside County Transportation Commission RCTC Agreement for Funding Under the SB 821 Bicvcle and Pedestrian Facilities Program for the Palomar Multi -Use Trail -- authorized the agreement with RCTC, accepting funding for the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program in the amount of $245,523.00. 5) East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 11 - 2nd Reading — adopted the Ordinances. Ordinance No. 2017-1384 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2017-03; and, Ordinance No. 2017-1385 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (ELSPA) NO. 11 (SPA 2016-02) Item Removed from the Consent Calendar 4) TUMF I provement and Credit/Reimbursement Ag reement for Lake Street/1- 15 Im rovement Pro'ect City Engineer Fagrell presented a Power Point presentation. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson, and unanimously carried, to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Page 2 of 6 Public Hearing(s) 8) Planning Application No. 2017-17(Fairway Business Park II — Development of Six Industrial .Buildings Ranging in Size from 8,154 sq. ft. to 18,411 sq. ft. (70,705 sq. ft. total The public hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest Disclosures. City Clerk Domen affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no correspondence had been received. There were no members of the public appearing to speak. The public hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m. It was moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson, and unanimously carried, to continue the Public Hearing to the Regular meeting of January 9, 2018. 9) Transition from At -Large to By -District Elections The public hearing was opened at 7:47 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest Disclosures. City Clerk Domen affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no correspondence had been received. City Clerk Domen presented a Power Point presentation. Appearing to speak were: Ace Vallejos and Paulie Tehrani. Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson stated her concerns and requested fair and equitable districting regarding commercial areas, lakeshore, future growth areas, tax revenue locations, property taxes, Main street and the downtown district. Council Member Manos stated his concerns regarding districting and the lake, Main street, and commercial corridors. Council member Tisdale stated the City has a unique challenge due to growth, anything today will need to be done again, and that investing millions into lawsuit would not be right. Council Member Hickman agreed with his colleagues and asked the public for comments. Mayor Magee stated his concern for commercial and industrial district equity, and his commitment to all residents and property owners. City Attorney Liebold noted the next step is to have demographer prepare maps and the next public hearing for this item would be on January 9th, 2018. There being no further discussion, the Public Hearing closed at 8:01 p.m. It was moved by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson, and unanimously carried, conduct the second of four public hearings and to receive public comments regarding the transition from at -large to by -district elections for members of the City Council. Business Item(s) - City Council Only 10) Future Leaders Advocacy Prosect: Teen Center Beatriz Martinez -Martin, Noah Moran, and Monique Hernandez, Future Leaders participants Page 3 of 6 presented the Staff Report. Council Member Manos noted his approval of the program. Council Member Tisdale stated this project would be good for the 2040 plan and there is a need for high school projects. Council Member Hickman stated that the Community Services Director and the City Clerk should develop a location. Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson congratulated students and requested City Clerk Domen to keep the students informed and a part of the project. It was moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve in concept and direct staff to pursue the development of a Teen Center and programs for young adults. 11) Status Re oil on the Valley Iv len and Alberhifl Transmission Line Pro'ects Community Development Director Taylor presented a Power Point presentation. City Attorney Leibold stated we don't have jurisdiction to mandate underground utilities. Mayor Magee requested that information be posted on the City's website and Facebook to promote an environmental justice angle. 12) Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage LEAPS Pro ect Update', Amendment to Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Agreement Community Development Director Taylor presented a Power Point presentation. Appearing to speak was: Pete Dawson. Council noted their concerns and opposition regarding this project. It was moved by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson, and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. 13) Annual Reorganization of the City Couricil_to Select the mor and Mayor Pro -Tem Mayor Magee yielded the chair to City Clerk Domen to accept nominations for the seat of Mayor. Mayor Magee nominated Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson. It was moved by Council Member Hickman to close the nomination. By a unanimous voice vote Mayor Pro -Tem Johnson was selected as Mayor. Mayor Johnson opened the nomination for the seat of Mayor Pro -Tem. It was moved by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Council Member Magee, and unanimously carried to nominate Council Member Manos for the seat of Mayor Pro -Tem. Public Comments — Non - A endized Items There were no members of the public appearing to speak. Page 4 of 6 City Manager Comments City Manager Yates complimented the Dream Extreme Future Leaders; and, wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. City Attorney Comments City Attorney Leibold congratulated newly appointed Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro -Tem Manos and Council Member Magee. Citv Council Comments Mayor Pro -Tem Manos thanked the Future Leaders students for their report, and, City Clerk Domen and Community Services Director Skinner for their work in the program; stated appreciation for Mayor Magee; congratulated newly elected Mayor Johnson; stated public safety is priority (League of California Cities); noted Winterfest was a success and, announced the Cookies with Santa event will be on December 19th to be hosted by Studio 395, and the Cops for Kids Toy Drive on December 16th Council Member Hickman congratulated Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro -Tem Manos; complimented Council Member Magee for his year as Mayor; noted his enjoyment of the Future Leaders report; wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Hanukah; announced the Riverside Transit Agency has $0.25 rides for students available December 15, 2017, to January 7, 2018; thanked Santas' for working the Winterfest, Breakfast with Santa and Dinner with Santa; and, announced the Toys for Tots event on December 2314 Council Member Tisdale thanked Council Member Magee for his service as Mayor; encouraged the Future Leaders and others to write senators and congressman to support projects; provided information on construction on Central Avenue; thanked Fire Chief Daken for all of his efforts; recognized the Lake Elsinore Police Department for their work; announced the City received a Caltrans Sustainability Transportation Planning Grant, the Santa Dash will be on December 23rd and new veteran identification cards are available; and, wished everyone happy holidays. Council Member Magee thanked colleagues and staff for their work in the past year; stated that the districting will not divide this council; announced the 10th anniversary of Summerly Golf, the 25th season of Lake Elsinore Storm, the 50th anniversary of Lake Elsinore Grand Prix; noted that City Hall had an open house on December 7th; announced the Riverside County Transportation Commission is seeking 15 million dollars in SB1 Grant funds for Railroad Canyon Road Interchange; announced the Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks World Championship Finals will be on December 15th and 16th; and, wished everyone happy holidays and to take care of their pets. Mayor Johnson presented a gift to Council Member Magee; asked Management Analyst Dailey to provide a press release for the Future Leaders Program; congratulated Commissioner Hyland; provided updates on Central Avenue and Highway 74 project; announced Cops for Kids on December 16th; provided update on Homeless Task Force; and, wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. Page 5 of 6 Adjournment The Lake Elsinore City Council adjourned at 9:14 p.m. to the Regular meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore. Page 6 of 6 c Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk