HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2001 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JAN[TARY 9, 2001
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Schiffner at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Walsh.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was provided Associate Pastor Ed Bennett, representing First
Southern Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER
ABSEN'd': COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City
Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development
Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief
Walsh, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Engineer O'Donnell, City
Treasurer Ferro, City Clerk/Human Resources Director Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation - 2000 Business of the Year. (F:56.1)(X:70.1)
Assistant City Manager Best introduced Chuck Sacks, owner of California Skier,
and noted that he is a recent new resident of the City, as well as an active
businessman. She noted that he is the area representative for Mastercraft Boats.
She detailed the special events he has helped to draw to the City and the number
of participants in those events. She commented on his operation of the Lake
Elsinore Aquatic Park in the inlet channel and noted that over 6,000 daily passes
to use the channel were issued in the year 2000. She further noted his personal
efforts to promote the community at boating shows and his willingness to
participate in the City°s Economic Gardening Program. She stressed his positive
level of time, interest and care for the community and expressed appreciation for
his efforts. She presented him with the Business of the Year Plaque and
displayed the perpetual plaque for placement in the lobby of City Hall.
Mr. Sacks thanked the City for this recognition and noted that all of his dealings
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with the City have been a pleasure.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Requests were received to address Item No. 32 and deferred to that discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and
consideration:
Item No. 4.
City Attorney Leibold noted a correction to the Minutes of December 12"', item l.f. ,
page 8 of 20; regarding the Leve13 acquisition of conduit, the proper number should be
12 conduits rather than one.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE
CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved, with Item l.f corrected as noted:
(F:44.4)
a. Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - December 5,
2000, 2:05 p.m.
b. Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - December 5,
2000, 3:25 p.m.
a City Council Study Session - December 7, 2000, 10:00 a.m.
d. Special City Council Meeting - December 7, 2000, 135 p.m.
e. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - December 12, 2000.
f. Regular City Council Meeting - December 12, 2000.
g. Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session - December 20,
2000.
2. Ratified the following Warrant Lists:
(F:12.3)
a. December 15, 2000.
b. December 29, 2000.
3. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator for handling, the Claims Against
the City submitted on behalf of Jannell Aplin (CL #2000-23a), Joy Aplin (CL
#2000-23b) and Charles Follis (CL #2000-24). (F:52.2)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a 60-month Municipal
Lease/Purchase Agreement with Pacific Equipment, for a ride mower and power
cart truck, to be used for maintenance and operation functions at the Lake
Elsinore Diamond Stadium. (F:68.1)(X:134.10)
6. Approved Rights of Way Use Agreement between the City of Lake
Elsinore and Time Warner Telecom of California, L.P., subject to minor
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modifications approved by the City Attorney. (F:68.1)
7. Accepted Notice of Completion for the Main Street Pavement
Rehabilitation and Sewer and Water Improvement Project from Vance
Corporation. (F:132.1)(X:156.2)
8. Approved Public Hearing Date of January 23, 2001, for the
following:
a. Tentative Tract Map 29811 (Parcel3 of Previously Approved Final Parcel
Map 29549) - Pardee Construction Company. (F:160.2)
31. Council Committee A~ointments. (F:44.1)
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on this item and noted that there might be
changes to the committees listed. He noted the possible addition of an Ad Hoc
Committee with the Water Board, as well as the addition of the Joint Powers
Association, which was established in March 28, 2000, with Councilwoman
Brinley and Mayor Schiffner as the representatives.
Mayor Schiffner indicated that he had one change on the Lake Elsinore Chamber
of Commerce, with Councilwoman Kelley as the appointee and Councilman
Metze as the alternate. He further indicated that with regard to the Southwest
Economic Development Corporation the representative was previously a Council
representative; but since it is only one seat, he felt it would be better to designate
Assistant City Manager Best to fill that seat. He advised that he would like to
formalize an ongoing ad hoc committee with EVMWD, as the EVMWD/City of
Lake Elsinore Mutual Interest Committee; and appointed the Mayor and
Redevelopment Agency Chair as the two members of the committee, with the
Mayor Pro Tem and Redevelopment Agency Vice-Chair as the alternates. He
noted that he would like to see making it a permanent committee in the future, as
there are many issues in common and dialog helps to eliminate any confusion.
Councilman Pape questioned the appointments to the Watershed JPA. City
Manager Watenpaugh clarified that the SAWPA appointments were Brinley and
Pape, however the JPA was formed in March of 2000 and the representatives are
Brinley and Schiffner. He stressed that these were two separate committees.
City Manager Watenpaugh noted the addition of a second appointment to the
Satisfy 2020 Committee; which was Mayor Schiffner, with Councilwoman
Brinley as the alternate.
1dIOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY
YJNANNIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONFIRM THE
FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:
Committee Appointee Alternate
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Genie Kelley . Kevin Pape
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Habitat Conservation Agency
Lake Elsinore Chamber of CommerceBDC
Riverside Transit Agency
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Southwest EDC
Western Riverside Council of Govts.
Santa Ana Water Project Authority
Crime Free Multi-Housing
Satisfy 2020 Committee
Bob Schiffner
Genie Kelley
Pam Brinley
Kevin Pape
Marlene Best
Pam Brinley
Pam Brinley
Pam Brinley
Genie Kelley
Dan Metze
Dan Metze
Genie Kelley
Bob Schiffner
Dan Metze
Kevin Pape
Dan Metze
Pam Brinley
32. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1065 - Towing Ordinance. (F:127.2)
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY METZE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
1065, UPON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY:
ORDINANCE N0.1065
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.14 TO TITLE 12 OF THE
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING BASIC
OPERATION OF TOWING SERVICE.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR :
4. Memorandum of Understandine for Librarv Fundin¢ in Fiscal Year 2000-01.
(F:68.1)(X:98.1)
Councilwoman Kelley indicated that she pulled this item as an informational
item regarding the library system. She explained that the City has allotted
$20,000 for additional materials and she wanted to make that public. She noted
that it was the second year the City granted funds for this purpose. She advised
that the Library Planning Committee was finishing up their duties on future
planning and it appears that there will be a multi-use, joint use at the new high
school on Riverside Drive. She noted that the City Treasurer had been quite
active on the joint use endeavor.
MOVED BY Y~ELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING V6~ITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
I.IBRARY SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE FINAL
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AGREEMENT.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:20 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:25 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Bill Tucker, 740 Acacia, thanked the people who helped with Whiskers last year and
listed some of the participating businesses and individuals. He noted that he had a lot
of fun with Whiskers and will continue to do so.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, corrected City Manager Watenpaugh noting that the
Stadium cost $23 million to build, however the financing made it a$31 million
endeavor. She noted a letter received from Lake Elsinore business people in support of
the Alberhill Sports and Entertainment Facility, and read excerpts for the public. She
noted some of the signatures on the letter and suggested that they all live outside the
City. She indicated that there was more than a small group against the raceway and
that she would fight it tooth and nail. She also noted that she would change the
composition of the City CounciL
Jeff Cominskey, 900 Diane way , expressed support for the Alberhill Entertainment
~, Complex; and indicated that it would be a wonderful facility to enjoy with his family.
He expressed hopes that the project would be approved.
Dan Uhlry, 150 Lakeshore, announced that there would again be a Rodeo on Labor Day
weekend this year. He noted the addition of the "exceptional" rodeo to this year's
event. He advised that the profits from last year's event were $7,000, after
contributions to three other organizations. He noted that they will be seeking corporate
sponsors and a variety of participants to make the event a success. .
Woody Woodward, 29108 Sunswept, indicated that they have collected in excess of
1,000 more signatures to submit in support of the Alberhill Entertainment Center. He
indicated that well over 1,000 signatures are from the County, as well as a number of
signatures from Horsethief Canyon residents. He presented the signatures, as well as
an article in the Californian. He noted his recent experiences collecting signatures at
Albertson's and Stater Bros; and indicated that he had been contacted by other stores to
collect signatures at their facilities.
Rev. Don Butenshon, Chairman and CEO of HOPE, Inc., read a prepared statement
_ regarding the lack of and need for facilities to assist the homeless in the Lake Elsinore
corridor. He suggested that funding was available which would not impact the City
I~ budget and still allow for construction of a shelter. He stressed the importance of
caring for the underprivileged within our communities.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following:
1) Noted that the new Public Address system had been installed.
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2) Advised that Supervisor Buster had requested that the City should appoint
two representatives to the hydro electric power and power line committee
he has appointed. He suggested that the Council should think about
recommendations for appointments. He noted that City Planner Villa had
already been appointed to the Technical Advisory committee on behalf of
the City.
3) Addressed recent comments regarding Mission Trail, between Malaga and
Corydon.
4) Announced two study sessions coming up on January 17`i' for a
Redevelopment Agency Closed Session; and on January 25'~' regarding the
MSHCP.
5) Announced the EDC luncheon on January 11~' and noted that the speaker
would be Supervisor Buster; and encouraged participation.
6) Noted that Information/Communications Manager Dennis was working
with Stull Industries to put together a job fair on January 12`t' from 9 a.m. .
to 2 p.m. at 135 Flint Street. He indicated that they were looking for 50 -
employees now, and 20 employees later. He welcomed Stull to the
community and encouraged interested parties to contact them.
7) Announced that the City's website was up and running at www.lake-
elsinore . orq.; containing City Government Information, Public Notices,
Agendas, eta He noted that the City had been contacted by Scott Gold of
the Los Angeles Times based on a review of the site; and requested
additional information regarding the Proposition 13 water bond projects.
8) Noted that Mayor Pro Tem Brinley was not present due to an illness in the
family.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
No Comments.
CI'Y'Y COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Metze had no comments.
Councilman Pape commented on the following:
1) Noted that it was good news that Stull was brining 70 new jobs to the
community.
2) Announced that in the last quarter of 2000, sales tax dollars were over one
million dollars and up almost 17% . He commented that over the last four
quarters total revenues were just over $4 million.
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3) Announced that construction would begin on Tuscany Hills landscaping in
two weeks; so work will finally be seen on the hillsides. He also noted
that Lake Street pavement rehabilitation will advertise by the end of the
month, and work will start in March.
Councilwoman Kelley had no comments.
Mayor Schiffner commented on the following:
1) Inquired about the schedule for the new Fire Station. City Manager
Watenpaugh indicated that the schedule had not changed, and it was
anticipated that it would be going to bid in February, bringing it to Council
in March and start construction in late March or early April.
2) Noted that he had received a question about water for the Lake, and noted
that the City/Water District sub-committee had been meeting on that issue
for about a year, studying all the possible sources of water. He also noted
that part of the study included the Tilley Agreement, which relates to how
water coming down the river is dispersed. He commented that they were
looking at short term water, with the understanding that the only long term
source would probably be recycled water; although it would be a
considerable amount of time before a permit could be obtained.
3) Addressed Reverend Butenshon, noting that no one would disagree with
his intent, but indicated he would give the request some thought and try to
address it.
4) Thanked the public for their attendance at this meeting. He expressed
appreciation for everyone's comments, no matter what sides of the issue
they speak from. He stressed that no decisions have been made on issues
such as the Alberhill Center.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:50 P.M.
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AT ST: ROBERT SCHIFF , MAYOR
-~ ~ CITY OF LAKE EL NORE
VIC;~~I KASAD, C C, CITY CLERK/
~IiJMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR