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Home My WebLink About01-11-2000 RDAMINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TiJESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000 ~~~~*:~:~:~~~~~:**~~**~~:~~~*~~:~~~:~~:~~***:~~~~*~~:~~~~~~~~~:~~~~~~~~~~:~~~* CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Executive Director Best, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: (F:1343) a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - December 14, 1999. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - December 28, 1999. 2. Ratified the following Warrant Lists: (F:12.3) a. December 15, 1999. b. December 30, 1999. 3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for November, 1999. (F:12.5) 4. Concurred with City Council Action to Approve Design Review Miscellaneous No. 99-6 "Lamb's Fellowship Church" at 21990 Railroad Canyon Road. (F:60.1) PAGE 'TWO - I2EDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 5. Redevelopment and Housin I~mplementation Plan 2000-2004 - Resolution No. RDA 2000 - 1. (F:134.1) Legal Counsel Leibold detailed the Community Redevelopment Agency Law Reform Act, which became effective in January, 1994; and detailed the requirements of the Act for adoption of a five year implementation plan. She detailed the Agency's past actions in compliance with the act; and explained that this item as presented was a proposed plan for 2000-2004, which would need to be reviewed mid-term. She further explained that the plan outlines the history of the Redevelopment Agency, the adoption of the project areas and the Agency's goals and objectives. She noted that with regard to the use of RDA funds, the Agency has a significant amount of debt service and financial obligations. She further noted that many of the provisions would be best coordinated with the City update of the housing element; but noted that the housing provisions and a detailed inventory of residential development in the project areas is included in the report. She clarified that the plan is intended as a general planning document, not a mandate of directed actions. She stressed that it is not overly specific with regard to activities, and is intended to be a general guide to see if the Agency is on track with the three project areas. Chairman Schiffner opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. asking those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m. Boardmember Kelley commended Legal Counsel Leibold on her explanation of this process and the thorougluiess of the report. Legal Counsel Leibold indicated that she would be cleaning up the document and binding for provision to the Council and the publia MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-1 WHICH APPROVES AND ADOPTS THE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2000-2004 AND DIRECTED STAFF TO COORDINATE ITS CONTINUED EVALUATION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND HOUSING NEEDS IN THE PROJECT AREAS TOGETHER WITH THE PROPOSED UPDATE OF THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN. RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-1 A RESOLUTION OF' 'THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY O~ I,AI~ ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2000-2004 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33490. PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS No comments. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS No comments. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No comments. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:35 P.M. ~j~ ROBERT L. SCHIF R, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: c~.~,.-~~~-a.~. CHI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CTTY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TiTESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000 ~~:~~~~~~~***~~~**:~~*~~*:~*~~~~~*~~:~~*~~*~*~~:~~*:~~~*~~*:~~~:**:~~~~~:~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:10 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Executive Director Best, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY ~JNANIMOUS VOTE OF THO5E PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - January 1 l, 2000. (F:134.3) 2. Ratified Warrant List for January 14, 2000. (F:123) 3. Adopted Resolution No. RDA 2000-2 - Accepting the Assistance of the City of Lake Elsinore in Financing Public Infrastructure Necessary to Alleviate Conditions of Blight in the Rancho Laguna Project Area No. 3, and making certain findings in connection therewith (F:134.1)(X:60.1). RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ACCEPTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE IN FINANCING PUBLIC PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - JAN. 25, 2000 INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO ALLEVIA~E CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT IN THE RANCHO LAGUNA PROJECT AREA NO. 3, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS None. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS None. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:11 P.M. G?~~~~~a~ ROBERT SCHIFF R, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ~~ VICHI KASAD LERK OF THE B , OARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE EL5INORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TiTESDA'Y, FEBRUARY 8, 2000 :~~~~:~:~~~~~~~*:~~~~~~~:~~~:~~~~~:~~~~~:~~*~,~:~~*~~~~*:~~**~~*~~~~~~~~*~~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 7:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: KELLEY, PAPE, BRINLEY, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Executive Director Best, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Fire Chief Seabert, City Treasurer Ferro and Deputy Clerk of the Board Bryning. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNA1vIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Approved the Regular Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 25, 2000. (F:134.3) 2. Ratified the Warrant List for January 31, 2000. (F:123) Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for December, 1999. (F:12.5) PUBLIC COMMENTS NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. PAGE TWO - Y2.D.A. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 2000 CLOSED SESSION None. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:02 P.M. ~ ROBERT SCHIFF ER, CHAIRMAN LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Respectfully submitted, ~ /~GV~~i ~ Adria l,. Bryning, De ty Cler of the Board OF THE BOARD LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000 :~~~****:~~~~~~:~~~~*~~~~**~~*~~~~~~:~~~:~~*~:*~~~~~:~~**~~:*~~~*~~~~~*:~~* CALL TO ORDER The Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:56 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Executive Director Best, Administrative 5ervices Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Fire Chief Seaber4, Police Chief Walsh, City Engineer O'Donnell, Public Works Manager Payne, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - February 8, 2000. (F:1343) 2. Ratified Warrant List for February 15, 2000. (F:12.3) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, noted recent newspaper articles regardin the claim for damages submitted by TMC/Liberty. She suggested that this claim would mean considerable costs for the City and requested an overview of the claim status and potential for settlement. PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold advised that the claim as filed addressed a number of performance documents as detailed in existing agreements. She indicated that ta date there had been no City or Redevelopment Agency action on the claim, but the issues enumerated have been under discussion with respect to implementation of the agreements. She further indicated that it was hoped that the issues would be resolved through further discussion, but noted that it was not appropriate to address the individual issues at this time. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT IVIOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY iJNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:02 P.M. R~B RTL.SC]~IF~r~ER CHAI , RMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTES'Y': ~~ASAD, CL RK OF THE BOARD ItEDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 ~:~~~~****~~~~~*~~~:~~~*~~:~~~~~*~*:~~:*~*~**~*~~*~*:~~*~~~~~~~~*~~~~*~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order Chairman Schiffner at 8:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDM~MBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - February 22, 2000. (F:134.2) b. 2. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for January, 2000. (F:12.5) 3. Ratified Warrant List for February 29, 2000. (F:12.3) PUBLIC' COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, questioned the status of the TMC claim for damages; but noted that the answer might have to wait until Legal Counsel Leibold was present. Boardmember Metze commented on the inability to discuss matters of pending litigation. PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - MAR. 14, 2000 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS No Comments. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT 1VIOVEID BY METZE, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY iJNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRE5ENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:07 P.M. ~~~~G~ ROBERT SCHIFFNE , CHAIltMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT'I'EST: ~, ( ~;tro-ae{ VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALII'ORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2000 *:~:~:~~:~x*~:~~~~~~:~:~~~~~***~~~~~~~xx:~~~:~:~:~:~:~*~~~~~~~~:~:~:~~~~~~~:~:~x~~~~:~* CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 7:52 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, 5CHII~'FNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro, Engineering Manager O'Donnell, Lake Operations Manager Kilroy and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS No Comments. CONSENT CALEI~TDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, 5ECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. Approved the following Minutes: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - March 14, 2000. (F:134.3) 2. Ratified Warrant List for March 15, 2000. (F:12.3) PUBLIC COMIVIENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS No Comments. EXECUTIVE DII2ECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINLITE5 LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS No Comments. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOLIRN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 7:54 P.M. \~/~?''G~ ~~ ~~/~ ~~~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: .~c~, i~ ~ - _ I VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2000 :~~~~:~:~~~,~**:~~~~*:~~*:~~*:~~:~~*:~~:~~*~x:~x:~,~:~~~: *~:~~x~~:~~~~~~~:~~~~*~*~~:~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 735 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro, City Engineer O'Donnell and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - March 28, 2000. (F:1343) 2. Ratified the Warrant List for March 30, 2000. (F:12.3) 3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for February, 2000. (F:12.5) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, contemplated the question of who would write the first book on conspiracies behind the scenes at City Hall. She noted a newspaper article and comments by Mr. Boone and the City Council, suggesting that the City should read the Public Records Act. She suggested that false infarmation had been provided with regard to the City°s financial solvency. She expressed concern with the potholes in local streets and commented that she does PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES not have to talk to voice mail in other City Clerk's offices. She questioned the possibility of eliminating the City Manager position and read a list of employee salaries and benefits. She suggested that Mr. Watenpaugh should lay off the top five positions; and indicated that she would still be able to say "I told you so". EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS Executive Director Watenpaugh addressed the article written by Mr. Buckley and mentioned by Mrs. Hyland. He noted that a complete letter of explanation had been sent to Ms. Sandy Stokes explaining the issues, but that letter was not mentioned. He indicated that his last budget projections may haee been low, but stressed that the financial strategy is working to increase reserves. He noted that there are still some financial problems, but they are being worked out; and the City is getting into a better position to provide services and working to do so. He clarified comments regarding threats of cutting services and staffing with people who can administer contracts. He stressed that staff was working to improve the situation and suggested that the City needs the input and assistance of the public to address the needs. He suggested that anyone with questions contact City Hall for clarification. LEGAI, COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold indicated that the Redevelopment Agency and City received a clean and clear audit report. She noted that there is an audit document several inches thick which finds the accounts in order and the accounting methods sound. She explained that the letter being discussed is referred to as a Management Advisory Letter, in which the auditors confirm that the City and Agency audit report is clean and clear, but identifies several matters of less than significant concern as a courtesy to the City. She stressed that it was not a situation of doom and gloom; and the City's financial situation has improved through sound financial management. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS Boardmember Metze suggested that Mrs. Hyland should name one city without road problems. He challenged her to find a city that does not have potholes in the State. He stressed that she should show him a city that has better conditions. ~oardmember Brinley stressed that anyone with questions should call or write to City Hall for clarification; and noted that the information was a matter of public record. Chairman Schiffner commented that one of the worse pieces of road he had encountered was a piece of Highway 91, on the first mile west of the 15 freeway; and stressed that portion was a State highway. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session discussion item as listed PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES below: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 (1 case). THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:45 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8:05 P.M. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:06 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVLEOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:06 P.M. ~/ ,~~/~'. ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: ~` ~(,v~ CKl KASAD, CMC, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000 ........................................................................, CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:36 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Lieutenant Mendoza, City Engineer O'Donnell and Deputy Clerk of the Board Bryning. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - April 11, 2000 (F:1343) PAGE TWO - R.D.A. MINUTES - APRIL 25, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland 15191 Wavecrest Drive, commented on a trip that Mayor Brinley, Mayor Pro Tem Pape and the City Manager took to Washington D.C. She stated that the City Manager justified the trip by announcing that the City would receive $2,000,000 because of ineetings with Congressman Calvert. She further stated that she found it strange that they had to go to Washington D.C. since Congressman Calvert was recently in the area to meet with Temecula and Murrieta about their flood control and they could have met with him then and saved the City some money. She noted the trip that Chairman Schiffner and Mayor Brinley took to Colorado and the amount of money that was spent. She commented that the trip was to tour the Westion Hotel that had been built by the O'Byrnes and noted that they had promised to build a Red Lion Inn. She alleged that Red Lion Inn had no knowledge of any development meetings with the O'Byrnes. She stated that in her opinion the O'Byrnes could have sent a video to the City and Council could have seen the same thing for about $5. She noted that the City is paying $94,000 a year to Camelot (the O'Byrnes) for a boarded up K-Mart, an unfinished shopping area and a Movie Theater. She asked where the City was getting all the money. CLOSEID SESSION Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session discussion items as listed below: a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) (3) (C) of Section 549569 (1 potential case: Claim #99-24, Liberty Founders, LLC). b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING I.I'd'IGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Robert G. Williams, et al vs. City of Lake Elsinore - Court of Appeals Case Nos. E024487 & E025201. CTTY COUNCIL COMMENTS Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that Ms. Hyland misunderstood the amount. He stated that the City has $500,000 in this year's budget due to support from Congressman Calvert's Office, which can be used as a match toward the $15,000,000 for the Lake. He noted that the City has been informed by Congressman Calvert's Assistant and his Area Director that there is a current proposal of $1,000,000 in the budget for Lake Elsinore. He noted that the Agreement with the O'Byrnes was for the Red Lion, however the Corporation was purchased by Doubletree and the advancement of PAGE THREE - R.D.A. MINUTES - APRIL 25, 2000 the hotel was not possible. He stated that Inland Pacific Inc. (the O'Byrnes) ha~e completed a Hotel in Westminster, Colorado, and part of the reason that the Mayor and Redevelopment Agency Chair went to Colorado, was because of the Agreement and they had the opportunity to meet with the Westminster Officials to see how the project was handled. Boardmember Brinley stated that four days after she retumed, the O'Byrnes were back in town to discuss a future hotel. She noted that they will be back May 8th, with their group, to discuss future plans. Chairman Schiffner stated that the hotel was not a thing of the past. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:45 P.M. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WAS RECONVENED AT 9:07 P.M. TAE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:08 P.M. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 10:34 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. AJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY~A~ETING AT 10:35 P.M. 1 / ~~'`"~~~ ~~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Respectfully submitted, C~UVZ~t,~ V / ` Adria L. Bryning, Deputy C rk of t Board Redevelopment Agency A TEST: : ~ ~~ ~ ~ VICHI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ` MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000 ~~~~,~**~~~~**~~***~~*~**~~:~**~~~~*~*:~~:~~*~~~x****~~*~~**~**~**:~:~~~,~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 7:58 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Fire Chief Seabert, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Recreation & Tourism Manager Edelbrock, Police Lt. Mendoza, City Planner Villa, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Apri125, 2000. 2. Ratified the Warrant List for Apri127, 2000. 3. Received and order filed the Investment Report for March, 2000. PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - MAY 9, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, suggested that the CouncilBoard was sitting in conflict serving as both the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board. He indicated that, as discussed for several years, the City owes the Agency $18 million in set-aside money. He indicated that the money has been stolen from the RDA over several years; noting that the funds should have been spent in the RDA Project Areas. He noted that some streets downtown were in built in 1929 with no improvements in the meantime. He expressed concern with utilizing the tax increment to address "bad debts" of a previous City Council. He suggested that Chairman Schiffner set policy and put the Agency on the right track. He further suggested putting 10% aside to provide low cost loans for property owners who want to upgrade their properties. He noted that many property owners on Main Street are already upgrading at their own expense. He stressed the need for Chairman Schiffner to take action. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session as listed below. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:02 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 8:36 P.M. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 549569 (1 case) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:37 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - MAY 9, 2000 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:25 P.M. /~ ~ ~~~~ /~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ~'~ VI~'~~I KA AD, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2000 :~:~~~x:~:~~~~~**:~~~*:~~r*:~~:*~~r~~r*~~~~r~~r:~*~~~r~~:~*~r~~~~~r*~~r~:~~~*:~:~~~~~~~* CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to arder by Chairman Schiffner at 7:58 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Executive Director Best, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Fire Chief Seabert, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Engineer O'Donnell, City Treasurer Ferro and Deputy Clerk of the Board Bryning. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Approved the Regular Redevelopment Agency Minutes of May 9, 2000. (F: 1343) 2. Ratified the Warrant List for May 15, 2000.(F:123) PAGE TWO - RDA MINUTES - MARCH 23, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, asked who offered Mr. Robert Williams $200,000 for a judgment he won in the amount of $2.2 million in exchange for halting interest payments on the award during the appeal. She stated that she could not believe that a competent lawyer would be dumb enough to propose the idea. She stated that she hoped the taxpayers of the community realized that they will be paying the $2.2 million plus interest. She suggested that the City just pay the money and quit taking the case to appeals; which costs the t~payer more in the long run. She stated that the City would not win this lawsuit. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold responded to Mrs. Hyland's comments and stated that there was a tentative ruling; oral arguments for the case have not taken place; and there was no final judgment at this time. She noted that there was no definitive answer regarding interest accrual and the case was being handled by special counsel. She stated that she resented the characterization as stated. She noted that people should not believe everything exactly as it is printed in the newspaper. She noted that in pending litigation there are negotiations that take place and the City does not have a final opinion yet. She further explained that after oral arguments the options will be known and the Agency will ha~e to evaluate its ne~ step. Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session as listed below. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:03 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 (1 case). b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore v. Sportsman Lodge - 4'~' Appellate District Case #E024762. PAGE THREE - RDA MINUTES - MAY 23, 2000 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:20 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNIVIENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:16 P.M. C~2~ ROBERT SCHIF NER, CHAIRMAN LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Respectfully submitted, ~~~, . ~ Adria L. Bryrung, Dep ty~the Board ATTES71'. c~e~.~~~ VICKI KASAD, C'~.ERK OF THE BOARD LAKE ELSI1~T~tJRE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JLTNE 13, 2000 ~x~xx~~~~~r~*:~:~~~*:~~~r:~~~r:~~*:~~*~:~~~~~r*~*~*:~~*~*:~~:~~*:~~~:~~~:~~~~r*~~~~r*~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:58 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Engineer O'Donnell, Information/ Communications Manager Dennis, Public Works Manager Payne and City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - May 25, 2000. (F:134.3) 2. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for April, 2000. (F:12.5) 3. Approved Change of Date for regularly scheduled July 25~' Redevelopment Agency/City Council Meeting to July 24, 2000, at 7 p.m. (F:134.1) 4. Approved Joint Project Funding Agreement by and among the County of Riverside, the City of Lalce Elsinore and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore regarding the Improvement of Mission Trail; and aclopted Resolution No. RDA 2000-4. (F:68.1)(X:156.2) PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY'S EXECUTION OF A JOINT PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE AGENCY, THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. BUSINESS ITEMS 5. Recreation Authoritv - Bond Refinancin~ - Resolution No. RDA 2000-3. (F:126.5) Executive Director Watenpaugh noted that this was further consideration of the item discussed during the City Council portion of this meeting; and offered to clarify any questions. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-3, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION. RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVING A SITE AND FACILITY LEASE, AMENDED AND RESTATED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMETNS AND AN AGREEMENT REGARDING ADVANCES, AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. 6. 2000/O1 Fiscal Year Budget - Resolution No. RDA 2000-05. (F:30.1) Executive Director Watenpaugh noted that the budget as presented was very basic. He highlighted the revenues and expenditures, and noted that the budget was a push with it remaining in the black. He detailed the required debt payments and obligations of the Agency; and noted that the Redevelopment Agency was in place to incur debt. Boardmember Pape indicated that it was nice that the budget was balanced; and noted the Redevelopment Agency transfers which have been required the past few years. PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2000-5, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-O1. RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-O1 AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS No Comments. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session items as listed below. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:09 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:16 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) Williams v. City of Lake Elsinore (4`~` Appellate Case # E024487); Williams and Hassan v. City of Lake Elsinore (4t'' Appellate District Case # E025201) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore v. Sportsman Lodge (4~' Appellate District Case # E024762). THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:17 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE LISTED ITEMS. PAGE FOUR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:27 P.M. Legal Counsel Leibold suggested that due to the volume of Closed Session items, that they be continued to a Special Meeting to be scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 3:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:30 P.M. ~ ~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNE , CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: c \~ VICKI KASAD, C C, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2000 ~:*:~~~~~~:~*~~*~~~~~**~*~~:~~*~~~*:~~:~~*~*~~:~~*~~:*~~*~~*~~~~**~~~ CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schiffner called the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, City Engineer O'Donnell, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Planning Manager Villa, City Treasurer Ferro, and Assistant Clerk of the Board Bryning. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNA1vIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting- June 13, 2000 b. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - June 15, 2000. (F:134.3) 2. Ratified the Warrant List for June 15, 2000. (F:123) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED YTEMS George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, stated his concern regarding the large debt that the Redevelopment Agency has and the amount of time the Agency takes for its Meetings. He stated that he would like to have a report on the debt services, revenues, and how the Agency plans to pay for debt services for each of the Agency areas. He stated that he felt that the property owners were entitled to know that information since it was their property that was PAGE TWO - RDA MINUTES -.TUNE 27, 2000 used as collateral for the bonds. He further stated that he did not feel that going through the motions of a Meeting was meeting the needs of the property owners. He stated that as a property owner he had the right to have that information presented, and the Chairman had the obligation to report that information. He requested that a report be made. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, noted that she had articles from the newspapers that quoted Mr. Paydar regarding tent camping and the lack of compatibility between RVs and tent campers. She stated that she can say anything that she chooses at the podium. She objected to Mayor Brinley°s comments and felt that they were degrading. She fitrther objected to Mayor Pro Tem's comments and felt that they were degrading as well and stated that was not his job. She criticized City Attorney Leibold's facial expressions and stated that it was not proper. She stated that she pays her ta~ces and has her first amendment rights as do the other people that speak at the podium and suggested that the Board and Council take that under serious consideration. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that the City welcomes commen`ts from the "Watch Dog" group and allows them that right. He further stated that constructive criticism is always welcome, however it is unfortunate that it gets to a personal basis. He stated that at the Budget Review the budget debt and revenue were presented to the public and the information is available to anyone interested. C'I,OSEID SESSION Legal Counsel presented the item for closed session as follows: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Williams v. City of Lake Elsinore (4t'' Appellate Case #E024487); Williams and Hassan v. City of Lalce Elsinore (4t'' Appellate District Case #E025201). THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 8:30 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:24 P.M. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD DIRECTED SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO FILE A PETITION FOR REHEARING WI'd'H THE 4TH DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT (Chairman Schiffner, Vice Chairman Kelley, Boardmembers Brinley and Pape voting in favor; no dissenting votes; Boardmember Metze absent) PAGE THREE - RDA MINUTES - JUNE 27, 2000 ADJOiTRNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:25 P.M. P.M. ~ ROBERT SCHIFFNER~/CHAIP REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ~~ra~r,~T: r4:._ RJ~A L. BR ING, L~%~~ 1~S~ISTANT CLERK OF THE BOARD MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000 :~~~~~~~~:~:~~~~:~~~*~~:~~~:~~:~~~~~~~:~~*~~:~~:~~~:~~~:~~*:~~~~~~~:~~~~~:~:~ CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schiffner called the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, METZE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also Present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Directar Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Fire Chief Seabert, City Engineer O'Donnell, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Planning Manager Villa, Engineering Manager O'Donnell, City Treasurer Ferro and Assistant Clerk of the Board Bryning. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - June 27, 2000. (F: 1343) b. Redevelopment Agency Study Session - June 27, 2000 2. Ratified the Warrant List for June 30, 2000. (F: 12.3) Received and filed Investment Report for May, 2000 (F: 12.5) 4. Concurred with Council Action to approve Design Review for Industrial Project No. I 00-02, Located on Chaney Street (APN # 377- 160-002). (F: 86.2) PAGE TWO - RDA MINUTES - JULY 11, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, stated that he spoke to the Agency before about the Chairman making a report to the public regarding the Agency. He noted the liability to the Chairman of not making a report. He stated that he would not address the issue of whether the bank has a right to come to the RedevelopmenY Agency for the money or not, however when a Redevelopment Agency is created it creates an encumbrance on the properties in the Agency Area. He noted that if default takes place then all the properties in those areas are assessed for those damages. He asked the Chairman to report to the property owners at each Redevelopment Agency Meeting the status of the suit with the California Bank. He stated that he had the right to know, as it involves his tax dollars that are being used for other payments of debt; and he was loosing services through this action. He noted that his title insurance policy cautions him as the property owner, of a possible liability in the Redevelopment Area that could be an encumbrance upon his property. He again stated that it was a very important issue and the property owner had the right to know. He stated that he was not afraid to spend some money and if he had to get a court order to make the Chairman disclose the information, then he would. He stated that he would take Chairman Schiffner to court and sue him personally. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, noted the trip that Mayor Brinley and Chairman Schiffner took to Colorado at the last Meeting. She noted that two days after that Meeting, an article in the newspaper reported that the Agency had a lawsuit filed against them regarding the theater by California Bank and Trust in the amount of $2.9 million dollars plus interest and attorney fees. She stated that it was her opinion that the Agency knew at the time that all was not kosher with Camelot Properties making their payment due. She stated that it was her understanding that the lawyers of California Bank had contacted the City when Camelot Properties became delinquent, and yet the Mayor and RDA Chairman took the residents' tax moriey to go on a trip to wine and dine and look at the Westin Hotel, which Camelot people are involved in. She read an article from the newspaper regarding a loan guarantee. She stated that she would like to share her documents and tapes with the California Bank's attorneys, however they will have to give her some time since the evidence is in a vault with another lawyer. She stated that she has documents from 1991 and tapes from 1992, and she knows what she is talking about. She stated that it is also her opinion from watching ihe Meetings that Mayor Brinley is a dictator and tells staff what to s~y, when to say it and how to say it. She stated that when someone does not agree with the Mayor she runs them out on a rail, and she warned Mayor Brinley that her turn was next. PAGE THREE - RDA MINUTES - JULY 11, 2000 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS 1. Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that Camelot Properties represents the old K-Mart and Theater site. He clarified that the '' Hotel site is represented by Inland Pacific; and noted that although they are the same people, they are different business corporations. 2. He stated that the Agency Board and Council do not tell him what to say and he does not always agree with them, however he will do what a majority of them ask him to do, as long as it is not illegal or unethical. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold responded to the quote taken from the newspaper. She stated that the City and the Agency maintain accurate public records and there is no doubt that the record keeping procedures and protocol are in compliance with all applicable laws and beyond. She noted that records are retained beyond legal time frames. She stated that the issue has been misstated and was an issue for Closed Session. She stated that the Agency and Counsel would defer further comment until such time as the litigation was further along or dismissed. City Attorney Leibold stated that the first item listed on Closed Session was in regard to the Williams case and the Agency would not be discussing this since she had no update or action requested. BOARDMEMBSER COMMENTS Boardmember Metze commented on the following: Stated that he would like to see Mrs. Hyland produce the documents that she has been talking about. He stated that for seven years he had been hearing about "the documents", however not once has he seen them. He challenged her to produce all these documents that she claims to have. He noted that all the documents that she claims to have are public documents and there is nothing secret about any of the documents. Boardmember Brinley commented on the following: Asked if the Closed Session had anything to do with the hotel proposed by Inland Pacific. Legal Counsel Leibold stated that California Bank and Trust has the First Trust Deed Loan on the K-Mart Parcel. PAGE FOUR - RDA MINUTES - JULY 11, 2000 Chairman Schiffner commented on the following: l. Commented on the default on the theater, and noted that when there is action taken that would justify a comment or report, then he would bring it to the public. Boardmember Pape commented on the following: 1. Stated that at the time Chairman Schiffner makes his report, there would be an announcement that could get the Agency Board kudos. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECES5ED AT 8:05 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 8:32 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING ADJOiIRNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:32 P.M CLOSED SESSION B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank and Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. ROBERT SCHIFFNErR, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAGE FIVE - RDA MINUTES - NLY 11, 2000 Respectfully submitted, ~~ `~ ~ Adria L. Bryning, Assistant Clerk of the Board ATTEST: VICKI KASAD, CLERK OF THE BOARD MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000 :~:~~:~~~~*:~:~~**:~~:~~~:~~~:~~:~~:~~~~~:~~:~~*~~~~*:~~~:~~~:~~~:~~~,~**:~ CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schiffner called the Redevelopment Agency Study Session to order at 4:45 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Directar Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Assistant Clerk of the Board Bryning. Agenda Review for Redevelopment Agency Agenda. (F: 134.1) There were no questions regarding the Agendized items. Chairman Schiffner stated that due to requests at the Redevelopment Agency Meeting he would ask that staff prepare a report on a quarterly basis presenting the financial status of the Agency. ADJOiIRNMENT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:46 P.M. ~~ ROBERT SCHIFFN , CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAGE TWO - RDA STUDY SESSION - JULY 11, 2000 Respectfully submitted, G~~~L~~~~~ ria L. Bryning, ~~~y~~~~ Assistant Clerk of the Board ATTEST: ~~~ VICHI KASAD CLERK OF THE BOARD MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 24, 2000 ~~~*~~~~~~*:~:~~~:~~~*:~~*:~~*~*:~~:~~*~*~~:~~*~*~~:~~~~~*~~~:~~~*:~~~~*~~~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Assistant Legal Counsel Mann, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTEA City Manager Watenpaugh inquired if additional action would be required on Item 5 to allow for a loan from the City to the Agency. Assistant Legal Counsel Mann indicated that all appropriate action was contemplated in the report provided in the agenda packet. The following Minutes were approved: a. Redevelopment Agency Study Session - July 11, 2000. (F:1343) b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - July 11, 2000. 2. Ratified the Warrant List for July 14, 2000. (F:12.3) 3. ~` Adopted Resolution No. RDA 2000-6 - Confirxning F/Y 2000-01 Special Taaces - CFD 90-2 (Tuscany Hills Public Improvements). (F:22.3) PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2000-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE SPECIAL TAXES ON THE BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES. 4. Concurred with Council Action to continue the matter of Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 3, Zone Change No. 00-02, Minor Design Review No. 00-02, and Negative Declaration No. 00-02 (Castle and Cooke California, Inc.) to August 22, 2000. (F:150.2)(X:172.2) 5. Concurred with Council Action to Conceptually Approve the project of Century Builders as presented to be funded in the current general fund budget and directed staff and the City Attorney to draft a conceptual agreement for execution by the City Manager/Executive Director. (F:87.1) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS CY7ris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, noted that she just returned from Phoenix AZ, which has been acclaimed as the best managed city in the United States; and indicated that, in her opinion, Lake Elsinore was the worst managed City in the U.S. She noted recent lawsuits and settlements against the City and suggested that in the past 12 yezi•s the leaders have not paid attention to the experts. She quoted statements by the former City Attorney regarding the theater agreement and suggested if someone did not agree with the Council they were out the door. She noted comments that the theater people were different from the hotel people and indicated that she had checked the documents and the company principles were the same. She indicated that they were just like TMC with its 29 different companies. She suggested that the whole hotel fa~ade was a fa~ade, that would end in a big lawsuit. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS No Comments. BOAI2DMEMBER COMMENTS Vice Chairwoman Kelley clarified that the current Council had not approved the theater loan; it was a different attorney and a different Council. CL,OSED SESSIOIV Assistant I,egal Counsel Mann announced the Closed Session items as listed on the Agenda. PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) Williams v. City of Lake Elsinore (4'~' Appellate Case # E024487); Williams and Hassan v. City of Lake Elsinore (4"' Appellate District Case # E025201). B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore vs. Sportsman's Lodge (4`~' Appellate District Case #E024762/Riverside Superiar Court Case #257164). THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:31 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE LISTED MATTERS AT 9:01 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:31 P.M. ~~~~~~ ~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFF R, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ;-, ~~~~ VICHI KASAD, CMC, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES , CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIlV STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 24, 2000 ,~~,~~~~~~~~~,~~~~~*~~~*~~~,~*~~~,~~*~~,~*,~~~~~~*~~~~,~,~~~~~~,~~~~~,~,~,~~~,~~x (?Ai,i, Tn nRDF.R The Gity CounciURede~elopment Agency Study Session was called to order by Councilman Schiffner at.4:O5 p.m. RnT,T, rA~.r, : , PRESENT: COUNCII,MEMBERS: I~ELLEY, SCHIF'FNER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY; METZE, PAPE Also present: `City Manager. Wat~npaugh; Assistant City Manager Best; Assistant Ciry Attorney IVIann; Communiry Development Directar Brady, InformationlCamrriunications :Manager Dennis and . City Clerk/Hurnan Resources Director Kasad. r : .. - . A. Agenda Review. Presentafion - Riverside County Integrated Plan. Councilwoman Kelley indicated that most of her questions related to the Integrated Plan presentation. City Managar Watenpaugh indicated that the presentation would be done with Powerpoint and last about 15 minutes. He noted that there is the assumption that there may be more questions than could be accommodated in 15 minutes, so an additional meeting may be necessary for a. more in-depth discussion. Councilwoman Kelley noted that the maps provided were very detailed and difficult to interpret; however she was most interested in the habitat issues. Councilman Schiffner indicated that he did not believe the County representatives would address the habitat issues. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that habitat was of the most concern to the Council and the County representatives know that they need to discuss that issue. Councihnan Schiffner noted that he recently had the opportunity to tell the reporter from the Californian what he thought about the habitat plan. City Manager Watenpaugh concurred that Councilman Schiffner's' comments were reported in the newspaper: ; Councilwoman Kelley noted the differences between Figure 1 and Figure 3 and rndicated that she. was not certain as to the major difFerences between them. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that those figures addressed the land uses, PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION MA?iJTES - JULY 24, 2000 wiuch are not a concern'for the City.' He stressed the concerns with the habitat plan. CounciUman Schiffner noted that he saw an expansion of the maps presented at a recent meeting; and noted that the Powerpoint presentations are in color which makes them easier to understand. He further noted that at kus last habitat meeting they discussed preparation for 164 species, although only 27 are currently required. He suggested the need for a compromise on this issue and indicated that he would like to see an overlay of the proposed areas; noting that it might be possible to eliminate some species in specific areas. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh clarified that ttie Counry plan will be a new staudard; but very e~ensive and expensive, with heavy impacts on cities with a lot of remaining open space. Eouncilrnan Schiffner:noted'that the City of Temecula commented at the EDC meeting that the County was prepazed to approve development around the French Ualley airport, even though the study is not done yet. Councilwoman Kelley `noted that the transportation corridors will clepend on the T`UNIF fees. City Managet Watenpaugh clarified that the TiJMF fees will address mare of the major corridors like Highways '74 and '79. iComrnunity Development Directar Brady clarified the coordination of '1'CJMF fees with regional issues. Councilwoman Kelley noted that there would be a meeting regarding 1'iJ1vIF fees on August 11~`. She suggested thatddepending on the` comments at the Council meeting she felt Council would want a study session on this issue. Councilman Schiffner addressed the habitat issues and noted that he was not sure there was anything the City could do about them, as they are mandated with no guidelines. Resolutions Confirming Special Assessments and Special Taxes. Councilman Schiffner questioned these items to determine whether they were new taYes or merely housekeeping issues. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that these items are renewed anzzually and confirmed that they were housekeeping iterns: Agreement for Architectural Services Skatepark Facility. Councilwoman Kelley indicated that she was glad to see this item on the agenda. City Manager Watenpaugh explained the design for the park area with a large concrete slab. He further eaplained that it will be a portable and moveable facility; which could be reconfigured and changed. Councilwoman Kelley noted the new more durable materials a~ailable. Councilman Schiffner questioned the proposed site. Councilwoman Kelley indicated that it was immediately below the fire station at McVicker park. City Manager Watenpaugh further clarified the location. Couneilman Schiffner questioned how much land it would require. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that it would be about 1 to 1-1/4 acres. Councilman Schiffner inquired ho~v much land the fire station would require. Mr. Watenpaugh indicated it would take PAGE TIIl2EE - STUDY SESSION MINLTTES = JULY 24, 2000 1-1/2 acres. Councilman Schiffner questioned the ability to swap:the two sates. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that would make the fire station lower rather than higher and clarified the fire statioi~ needs. Councilwoman Kelley noted that this appeared to be for the smaller pian discussed: City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that tlus would be for the larger plan with concessions, eta Councilman Schiffner questioned the estirnated cost for the full improvements: Councilwoman Kelley indicated that there were several dif~erent designs. Gity Manager Watenpaugh indicated that a facility could costs from $90,000 to $250,000: Councilwoman Kelley:indicated that the facility would not be on the high end, as Canyon Lake is very fiscally conservative on this issue, as is Lake Elsinore. City Managet Watenpaugh noted that $40,000 was allocated for this design work, but the cost will only be $22,500. Councilman Schiffner inquired whether with the moveable~improvements the location could be changed: Councilwoman Kelley confirmed. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh clarified that the intent would be to allow for adjustment of the layout of the course. Report from the Mayor's Fire Station Naming Committee. Councilman Schii~ner questioned the intent of this item. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the intent was to choose a name; and explained that the original direcrion was to present the Council with three possible names. He noted that the Committee would be present at the meeting. He also noted the recommendation for a separate plaque: Councilman Schiffner inquired if the City was' iocked in xo a specific spot for the fire station. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh indicated that it could be relocated, but it would be a matter of the costs for redesign. Councilwoman Kelley questioned Gouncilman Schiffner's interest in relocating the starion. Councilman Schiffner indicated that he was concemed with the money required to raise the grade of the site. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh indicated that requirement was not yet confiimed: Councilman Schiffner suggested if it:was a major problem, it could be moved to where it would be more accessible from Crrand Avenne. ' Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Specifie Plan Ame~dment No- 3, Zone Change No. 00-02, Minor Design Review No. 00-02 and Negative Declaration No. 00-02 (Gastle and Cook ~alifornia; Inc. ) Councilwoman Kelley questioned this item and whether there would be a study session on it. City Manager Watenpaugh ad~ised that a study session is desired, but no date had yet been set. He also noted that the Outlet Center had requested a meeting to allow Councii to meet the new representatives. Agreement with Century Builders. Councilman Schiffner commented on this item and looked forward to more details on the proposal: PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION 11~II1~iUTES - JULY 24, 2000 Amendment to City Ordinance for Towing Service. Councilwoman Kelley questioned this item and the status ofdiscussions: City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that Chief Wa1sh still needed to meet with the towing companies, so it would come back to the ne~ City Council meeting. He explained that the main concem was with "rsgard to a franchise fee, and how much it would be and how it would work; which the Chief was going to explain. Councilman Schiffiier inquired regarding the urgency of this issue. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh noted that if a new company were to eome into the City under the new ordinance, .they would be required to obtain a business license and have a storage facility imthe City; which would not be required at this time. He indicated that staff felt it was an important issue. . Councilman Schiffner concurred and supported the abiliry. to place conditions on the business license. He questioned the need far additional continuances.. City Manager Watenpaugh e~ressed. belief that the meeting would occur soon and the matter should be back at the ne~ meeting. Agreement with Century Builders.: City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that staff had been meeting with this company for neariy a yeaz to discuss low and moderate income in-~'ill hausing, and both sides were now ready to proceed. He advised that the funds aze budgeted this year and the main points ha~e been identified in the report, but the representative will bring details to the Council meeting. He noted that the developer would hope to address several homes in one locatioq to inswe a signi~icant impact. He advised that the properties would generally be in the historic overlay district. Councilwoman Kelley inquired if this program would : use manufact~ared homes: City Manager Watenpaugh confinned and noted that theywould be: about 1200 to 1640 square feet and meet the requirements of the ' downtown area. He ftuther advised hat the Ciry will fund the pernut fees up to about $7,500 perproperty, with a lien on the property.` He explained that when the property is sold or the properly changes from low/moderate, the owner would ha~e to repay the fees; the funds would go back into the City funds. He fiuther expiained that the intent would be for a loan from the:Gity to the RDA with an agreement for repayment, when there is value in the area. Councilwoman ; Kelley requ~sted clarification :that .they would be building 12 homes in one area. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated they would like to build 25 in one area if they can obtain the lots; and noted that there are several areas with 3 ar 4 homes per block; and some may be torn down. Councilwoman Kelley mquired if there would be maintenance guidelines for these properties City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that he was not certain as to what could be regulated. Councilwoman Kelley noted that the homes are very small by today's standards and questioned the cost factors, Assistant City Manager Best indieated that the company was willing to work on long term maintenance issues, and noted that Mr. Alvarado had been working on this type of projects for many years. Councilwoman Kelley expressed concern with creating a problem in the area. Councilman' Schiffner noted that the only difference between these homes and others in the community, wouid be that the PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION MIlVUTES - JULY 24, 2000 Ciry would be subsidizing the permit fees. Community Development Director : Brady noted that the same property maintenance requirements would apply, as with a~ry other property in the City. Councilwoman Kelley noted the City's investtnent in the project and stressed the pubiic perceptions the properiy will carry if the City is involved. She further stressed that she would want the program to remain positive for the community in the long term. Councilman Schiffner noted that; in general; the properties would be significandy upgraded, since the area is pretty downtrodden at this point and they might aetually wipe out some of the problem properties. He indicated that he could only see it as a positive. City Manager Watenpaugh expressed understanding of the concerns discussed, but noted the need for the City to participate in such a program. Councilman SchifFner supported building these homes in groups;:'rather than scattered through the area, in order to make a quality visual statement. He requested clarification that the intent would be to do 25 homes in the first year. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that they would like; to do S0; however it is a question of what the City can afford. Councilman Schiffner indicated that the program sounds great, and suggested' that when funds were available the City would want to do a similar prograxn on its own. :Committee Reports. : , City Manager Watenpaugh noted that he was aware of comments for the Lake Elsinore and San Jaeinto Watershed Area JPA and an upcoming RTA Program. Gouncilma~i Schiffiier noted the intent to mention the cooperation arrangement between the City and Water District. City Manager Watenpaugh confumed and clarified that the cooperarive agreement is about ready to move forward. Councilman Schiffiier noted that he has not found anything in the Habitat meetings that was worthy of reporting, until they come up with a more specific approach. ' City Manager Watenpaugh noted that ane of the local builders had their project stopped because of :environmental issues.. There was generai discussion of habitat and the impact on the overall plan. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the developer had already dedicated just under 60 acres and spent money on the environmental fees: Councilwoman Kelley questioned the acreage being required in other cities. Gity Manager Watenpaugh indicated that no numbers were being provided; but the areas were designated on a map: He estimated that 27% of the City is already in open space, but at least 20% of what could be classified that way is already open space. Councilman Schiffner supported the comments of the previous week and suggested the need far more comments regard'mg the impact on City development. He stressed the limited amount ofrecourse a~ailable to the City, and emphasized the amount of land involved. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that there was an argument that this wauld increase the property values, but suggested that it would stop development in Lake Elsinore. Councilman Schiffner concurred and noted that there was no great advantage to have rat _habiYat next door either: Gity Manager Watenpaugh noted that 27 of the 30 pending Grranite. Homes have already been sold'. Community Development Director Brady mdicated tliat Granite Homes still had 103 lots left in addition to PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION M1N[JT'E5 = J[TLY 24, 2000 the 30 under construction; with the lots going for from $45,000 to $50,000. Councilman' Schiffner noted that the Habitat group is valuing properiy at $2,000 per acre. Redevelopment Agency ltems Councilxnan Schiffner noted that the RDA:agenda consisted af the same topics atready discussed. Closed Session . City Manager Watenpaugh noted that there were two Closed Session matters for discussion, being the Williams litigation and the Sportsman's Lodge lirigation. Pubtic Comments _ Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Dri~e, qnestioned the public hearing on the LLMD and whether the rates would be increased. City Manager clarified the public hearing and indicated that it was not possible to increase the rates. Mrs. Hyland questioned the agreement with Quantum ~onneci: :~ity Manager Watenpaugh explained that this was for the placement of fiber optics in the ' streets for telecommunicarions; cable, etc, Chris Hyland inquired if this would mean that there were two saurces for television. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated thatthis would allow for negotiation far ~iber oprics in the City. Mrs. Hyland questioned what was being placed in the' gound right now; City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that he understood that it was an upscale copper, not fiber optics; and noted another major project from San Bernardino to San Diega Councilwoman Keiley inquired if staff was still reviewing the work being done and indicated that, Crrand Avenue, looked terrible. City Manager Watenpaugh: indicated that staff would address the portion within the City. ' Councilma~i Schiff~er inquired why the LLMD required a public ,hearings, when the other districts did not. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that the LL1VID requ'vred annual ratification due to the way it was formed; which was different from: the CFD's and Assessment District. Assistant City Attorney Mann noted that it was related to the difference between assessments and taa~es. Gouncilwoman Kelley requested clarification that the Railroad Canyon landscaping would begin on September l6~'. : Councilman Schiffner noted a refi-igerator dumped on Grrand Avenue, north of Ortega Highway. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh indicated that staff.would notify the properly owner to clean it up. Assistant Gity Attorney Mann suggested that a refrigerator might:constitute a hazard. Councilman Schiffner indicated that the area was very visible and it would be nice to ha~e a quick way to abate the problem. City Manager Watenpaugh suggested that staff could pick it up,' if he PAGE SEVEN - STUl3Y SESSION MIl~' UTES - JiJLY 24, 2000 could get more specifics on its location. Councilman Schiffner indicated that he would hate to see a trash pile start. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the status of the Academy. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the property would be closing escrow in August and he had put the new property owners in touch with adjacent properiy owners. The Study Session was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. ItOBERT L. SCHffFNER, COLTNCILMAN CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE A TEST: ~ /~ VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2000 *:~~~*:~~~~~~**:~~~*~~~*~*:~~*~~~~:~~:~~*:~~~~*~~~~~~~*~**~~*~~~*~~~~~:~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 9:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel 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 and Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Director Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS No Comments. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNAlVIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - July 24, 2000. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - July 24, 2000. (F:134.3) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, inquired if there was a report available with regard to the status of the monies for the Redevelopment Agency, such as the outstanding debts. Executive 3~irector Watenpaugh advised that summary sheets had been prepared, and were available to the public regarding City, Redevelopment Agency, Public PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Finance Authority and Recreation Authority debts on one sheet. He further advised that budgets for each agency are also available. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session items as listed on the agenda. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Schiffner commented on the finances of the Redevelopment Agency and noted that the information provided is done so routinely. He indicated that staff will be providing a quarterly report for the agenda packet, when payments are received. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:29 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:07 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) Williams v. City of Lake Elsinore (4`i' Appellate Case E024487); Williams and Hassan v. City of Lake Elsinore (4~' Appellate District Case # E025201). B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-- EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinare vs. Sportsman's Lodge (4th Appellate District Case #E024762/Riverside Superior Court Case #257164). C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:07 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE LISTED MATTERS. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 11:38 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BX BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY iJNANYMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT PAGE THREE-REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AGENCY MEETING AT 11:39 P.M. ~ /,~ ROBERT L. SCHIFF R, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ~' ~ VICKI KASAD, CLE OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2000 :~~~~***:~~~~***~~~*~~*~~*~*:~~~~~~*:~~:~~~~~~~*~**~~:~~~*~~*:~~~~*~~~~*:~ CALL TO ORDER The Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 835 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Police Chief Walsh, City Engineer O'Donnell, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Public Works Manager Payne Recreation and Tourism Manager Edelbrock, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. City CounciURedevelopment Agency Study Session - August 8, 2000. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 8, 2000. 2. Ratified Warrant List for July 14, 2000. 3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for June, 2000. 4. Concurred with Council Action to approve the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 3, Zone Change No. 00-02, Minor Design Review No. 00-02, and Negative Declaration No. 00-02 (Castle and Cooke California, Inc.) PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Concurred with Council Action to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 23848-9, 10 and 11, Amendment No. 1, Cottonwood Hills Specific Plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, noted that she had requested a report on the financial status of the Redevelopment Agency, at the last meeting. She indicated that she would expect that copy and pick it up. She expressed concern that the Redevelopment Agency doesn't spend money in blighted areas, but does a lot of things like stadiums, theater, etc. She read portions of an article regarding the Redevelopment Agency in Diamond Bar; which detailed a court decision on the formation of their Redevelopment District. She cautioned the City with regard to its Redevelopment Agency. Boardmember Metze responded that he grew up in Diamond Bar, and indicated that it was a newer community, with no blight. He concurred with the Court decision, noting that there was no comparison to Lake Elsinore. He criticized Ms. Hyland for misleading the public. Boardmember Schiffner advised that the requested financial statement was available in City Hall; and noted that he would be instituting, on a quarterly basis, a report on the financial status of the Agency at the regular meetings. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold noted that two items had been advertised for Closed Session discussion, but indicated that only item B, regarding the initiation of litigation would be discussed. She announced Item B. as listed below. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:39 P.M. TI3E itEDEVELOPMEN'd' AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:16 P.M. ' CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinare et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COLJNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9 (1 case). THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:17 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEM B AS LISTED ABOVE. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:39 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOU5 VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:40 P. ~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFNE CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ~ /~~~' I VICHI KASAD, CMC, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2000 :~~*~*~**~**~**~*~~:~~~*:~~~~~~~~:~~~:~~~~~:~~~:~~~*~*~:*~~~*~~~~~~**~*:~~:~ CALL TO ORDER The Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 4:08 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Assistant Legal Counsel Mann, Information/ Communications Manager Dennis and Clerk of the Board Kasad. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9 (1 case). City Attorney Leibold announced the above listed item for Closed Session discussion. THE SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOiIRNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:09 P.M. THE SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 5:29 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT THE 5PECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AS ADJOURNED AT 5:29 P.M. ~ ~J ROBERT L. SCHIFFN R, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 1VIINUTES . CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 ...._. .._.... __ __._ ~ .... . ........~. _..__ --- - ---~-- -----_.__ _...... ._...... _.~.... ._..... CALL TO ORDER Mayor $rinley called the City Council Study Session to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, , . BRINLEY ABSENT: = COUNCILMEMBERS: - METZE, PAPE Aiso present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, Ciry :Attorney Leibold, Gommunity Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, and City Clerk/Human Resources Director Kasad. DISGUSSION A. Agenda Review. (F:44:3) City Clerk Kasad noted that there would be no Invocation at the Meering. _ Presentations ,Mayor Brinley nated the recognition of the State Legislators in connection with Proposition 13, She stated that she had invited the Planning Commissioners to attend and meet with the State Legislators. She encouraged Council to meet with the :Legislators prior;to the Meeting. Mayor Brinley asked if Donna Moran wou~d be ,present for the presentation, City Clerk Kasad stated that she was not sure; however there would be a representative from the Historical Sociery present. Mayor Brinley stated that John Gonzales will be accepting the presentation for the Lions Club ~5~' Anniversary recognition. PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 Consent Calendar' City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the purpose of Item No. 6, Settlement - Williams Case; was to a11ow the auditors to show a paper trail that the Council did take action and that a settlement was reached and agreed to. He suggested that Council ratafy their preuious action. Mayor Brinley stated that she would pull Item No. 6 far Council ratification. Public Hearings City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 21, Refunding AD 93-1 Bonds - Cottonwood Hills Public Improvement, and gave an overview of the Bonds and their purpose. He noted that the Assessment had been in place for a number of years and the action would allow the release af the funds. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 22, Conducting Authoriry Hearing for Annexation No. 69, and stated that this ' was to allow for the final Conducting Authority Hearing. He stated that there were concerns by the residents of Lost Road regarding the Tract Map, however this issue was regarding the Annexation. Mayor Brinley asked if LAFCO approved the annexation with a unanimous vote. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that they had. A resident from Tuscany Hills presented his concern regarding the LUSK Development and stated that he was attending the meeting to stay informed. He further stated that he felt the Council was wrong to approve the development. Mayor Brinley ' stated that CounciY made every effort to help resolve the residents concerns. He noted that some of the residents were ` satisfied, however not all. Councilman Schiffner stated that it was his understanding that if everyone signed an agreement, then the conditions that were ' established' would move'forward; however if any one person does not sign the agreement, then the project'starts a11 over again. a, City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if LUSK could not negotiate with a11 the property awners to fill upon their properiy, then there would be no fill and the development would proceed with different views. He stated that the Annexation has no bearing upon the concerns of tha residents of Tuscany Hills. PAGE TIIREE - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 ' Tk~e Tuscany Hills resident stated his concem regarding the , LUSK" development and stated his disagreement with the project. He stressed that LUSK was not meeting with the property owners in Tuscany Hills and he wished Council to be aware of that fact. Councilman Schiffner stated that the approval of the Annexation does not approve the Tract Map. The Tuscany Hills xesident stated that had they understood the < process better, they, would:have make a greater effbrt to resist the development from the very beginning. Mayor Srinley stressed that the public was welcome to contact staff at any time and make appointments to discuss their concerns. :She suggested that the resident from Tus.cany Hills contact Community Development Director Brady for further information. Basiness Items City Manager Wa"tenpaugh addressed Item:No.' 31 ~ Professional : Services Agreement - Dangermond Group; and stated that Council had asked staff to find a consultant that would be able , to work in Sacramento because of the $2 Billion park bond that was passed; ,He noted:that Mr. Dangermond was very knowledgeable about:the park bond funds and the Federal funds and'grants as well. He noted a meeting that he had with Mr. : Dangermond and the different projects that they would address for funding; Mayor Brinley stated that Mr. Dangermond came highly reeommended due to his experience with bond funding and gants. Councilman Schiffner stated that the City was gambling $10,000 in the hopes that Mr: Dangermond would bring the City more than that amount. City Manager -- Watenpaugh:stated that it would lae Mr. Dangermond's task to find the money available that the City would be able to secure. Mayor Brinley asked if thereason that Mr. Dangermond was being considered was .because of his experience with the JPIA and knowledge of the Lake, Gity Manager Watenpaugh stated that was part of the xeason and also his xeputation and knowledge of Sacramenta Mayor Brinley- asked if anyone else had competed For this contract: City Manager Watenpaugh : stated that Jack Harrison as well;as Mr. Dangermond. _ Councilkyoman Kelley asked the City Manager to define Phase I and Phase II. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that Phase I would i~lude a11 the criteria PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 for obtaining grant and bond money and Phase II woutd consist of the preparation of the Crrant Applications. 1Vlayor Brinley noted that Mr. Dangermond has an e~tensive background in park;bonds and water issues: and should be an asset to the City. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that Mr; Dangermond has suggested that the City of Lake Elsinore might want to consider beingpart of the legislation in four years: HE noted that if the City took that action, then the City could becomepart of the legislation for speci~c funding. Councilwoman Kelley confumed that Phase I was a'search and discover and asked when Mr. Dangermond.would: actually provide the Grant information and when and how to apply. City Attorney Leiboid gave an.overview of Item No: 32, Tnlake Projects EnvironmentalReview, and explained that the scope of service :was`. for, the preparation of the en~ironruental ' documentation to conduct a CEQA: review: Mayor Brinley stated that she would call upon the City Attorney to clarify this item for the public. She questioned the appropriation of $117,160 and asked if the other members of the JPIA will be sharing costs. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City would iead with the requested funds and seeking reimbursement from the JPIA. He explained that the only question-was how ' mueh the City would be reimbursed. Mayor Brinley asked the City Manager to clarify this itemat the Gouncil Meeting. Councilman Schiffner clatified the resources of the funding. He . indicated that Section S- JPA Coordination, is critical and noted that it states that HDR would work with Montgomery Watson at EVMWD: Mayor Briniley noted the importance of this item'. Councilman Schiffner questioned the reimbursement. City lYlanager Watenpaugh stated that he couldn't guarantee that - the City would get all of the funds back, however it would be the majority of the money. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 33, General Plan Housing Element Update, 3electibn of Consultant to Prepare Update, and noted that staffwas not recommending the lowest bidder, but rather the lowest quali~ed bidder. Mayor Brinley ! asked why The Plarniing Center was chosen. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that 7'he Plannmg Center was the best qualified and had the most experience for the required job. Mayor Brinley quesrioned if the Gity was obligated by law to take the lowest bidder. City Attorney Leibold stated that the City is not bound by the same rules for professional services. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 Mayor Brinley indicated that she would call upon the City Attorney to explain the difference between a Public Works contract and a contract for professional services: Gity Manager Watenpaugh noted the expertise of The Planning Center regarding the Housing Element, Mayor Brinley cocnmented on the urgent need for an updateto talce in all the new developrnent. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item Numbers 34 and 35 - Second reading of Ordinance Numbers 1066 and 1067, and noted that they are housekeeping items for the Outlet Center. There were no questions regardingthese items. City Mariager Watenpaugh noted that Item No: 36'was second reading{of Ordinance 1068 relating to the Sign Ordiriance. He explained that this'Or.dinance was to address signs.on a temporary basis to a11ow the City to'.be more business friendly. He explained that this is temporary, since the entire Sign Ordinance will be addressed at a later date: There were no questions regarding this item. Committee Reports - - Councilwoman Kelley asked if the Council would address only the Committees that they had some news about. Mayor Brinley concurred and asked that the Goinmittee Reports be presented on the second City Council Meeting Agenda instead of both. City Manager Watenpaugh suggested that the Mayor asked in general and if there are no reports, then rnove to the ne~ item. Mayor Brinley agreed. City manager Watenpaugh, stated that ' there rnight be committees that need to have reports more tt~an once a morith. Mayor Brinley agreed to call for reports in general and if there are none move on to the next item. Councilman Schiffner stated that he would prefer that all the cornmittees not be listed on the Agenda. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that a list of all the Cotnmittees and who sits them could be provided to each Councilmember. Redevelapment Agency Chairman Schiffner noted that the items on the Agenda are housekeeping items and there was nothing on the Agenda that required discussion. He made note of the Closed Sessions and stated th~~ they were the same items that Council is considering as well. ' PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 £ity Manager Comments City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he would:address the _followingc Railroad Canyon Road; Pa1m Tree relocation; and parking citations. City Council Comments Councilwoman Kelley questioned the Stadium Lighting. City Manager Watenpaugh gave an overview of the lighting at the Sta~iium and rioted that.if the generator could.not operate the lights, then school was prepared to play aftemoon.games. He eaplained that it.wouid be prohibitive to operate the generator 24 hours a day if it is left operating at fi~ll capacity,;however staff does not expect the generator to run at full capacity to provide - lighting and riecessary electricity. ° ` Councilwoman Kelley noted the graffiri on the building on Riverside Drive, City Manager Watenpaugh stated:that the new owner has just had a loan approved and he would be encouraged ' to address'the problem. : :Mayor Brinley noted that since there was no pastor a~ailable for Invocation, the City Attorney suggested that Council observe a moment of silence far personal prayer. ADJOURNMENT . THE CITY COUNCIL,STUDY SESSI WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:10 P.M. PAME A B E, MAYOR CITY OF KE ELSINORE ATTEST: - b ~~ VICKI KA AD, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 *~~~:****~~~:~~*~~~:~~~*~~*~*~~:~~*~*~~~~~~*~~~~~~~*~~*~~**~~:**:~~~**~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:20 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: METZE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community 5ervices Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Engineering Manager O'Donnell, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNArTIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting ^ August 22, 2000. b. Special Redevelopment Agency Meeting ^ August 29, 2000. 2. Ratified Warrant List for August 31, 2000. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, indicated that the Council had been "caught". She indicated that when the ball stadium contract was passed and signed, she suggested that the City would have it back within two years; she repeated her "I Told You So°' chant. She noted a lawsuit in Diamond Bar in which the City lost and the citizens won, with the City being barred from having a Redevelopment Agency. She suggested that Lake Elsinore had abused the Redevelopment PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Agency monies on projects which have turned to sawdust and lawsuits; and predicted that there would be two more in the next year and a half. She addressed an article o~ the HCD audit and comments by Assistant Executive Director Best and suggested that the necessary funds could be found by getting rid of high paid City jobs, stopping the filing of frivolous lawsuits such as Cleveland Ridge and having the Council resign. Linda Nanetti, 16293 Cimarron Road, indicated that she thought everything was going well until the September 8`~' Press Enterprise article regarding the HCD audit. She suggested that someone did something wrong and expressed concern for the cost of having to improve or correct an existing situation. She suggested that results of the various consulting contracts are never seen; and commented on the potential for misappropriation of funds. She indicated that the residents had a right t~ knnw if a mistake was made, since the public money was being expended. She indicated that she was concerned and disappointed by what she had read in the newspaper. Boardmember Brinley requested that Legal Counsel address the issues presented by Ms. Nanetti. She also suggested inviting Ms. Nanetti to City Hall to sit down with bond counsel and the financial people, so she would have the full background before making judgements. Legal Counsel Leibold clarified that the difficulty was with the terminology being used, which was imprecise and only served to sensationalize the issue. She reviewed what the HCD audit had concluded, the findings and the consequences of those conclusions and findings. She indicated that the City was notified by HCD that it was going to conduct an audit of the housing funds for the years 1994- 95 through 1998-99. They supplied a list of desired information, which staff provided. She further indicated that staff inet with the Housing and Community Development Department representatives for a number of hours to answer questions. She advised that they concluded the audit with high compliments on the accuracy and precision of the accounting; and with respect to the period of the audit they made no findings with respect to tfie use of the funds. She fiirther advised that they deferred to a reliance on a court decision validating the agency actions. She explained that in the course of the audit the agency indicated that they would be looking at an additional five years back and evaluate certain findings during those five yeaxs; and for those years the RDA's were allowed to make findings that there was not a need to set aside funds into a separate housing account. She detailed the findings and procedures which were followed; and noted the Resolution and findings which had been sent to HCD for review, without challenge. She explained that the passage of time allowed the action to become valid. She indicated that the HCD had now decided that those findings were inappropriate after the statute of limitations has already run out. No response to those findings was forwarded and she indicated that she questioned why the Council would ask legal counsel to expend resources to review the facts of ten years ago when the law and the community are now very different. She explained that the final conclusion was that the Agency should repay the 20% set-aside for those years. She stressed that there was no diversion of funds, the HCD has no enforcement authority, and there was no requirement that the City pay the funds. PAGE THREE-REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES She further stressed that the issue has been sensationalized. She indicated that the Agency has an implementation plan which will coordinate with the housing element to provide housing to all financial segments of the community. She noted a recent transaction with Lakeside Apartments, which will provide long term affordable housing covenants. She stressed that the Agency was currently satisfying the requirements and commented on her work with agencies all over the state of California. She also noted that she teaches courses on affordable housing law and offered to respond to further questions. Chairman Schiffner indicated that it would be untruthful to say that had he been here he would have taken different action; and commented that he could not put himself in the position of the elected officials at that time. He noted that looking back in retrospect, in light of the problems, it was relatively easy to say he would have done it differently. He suggested that it was inappropriate for people to stand at the podium and make accusations and assume that errors were made in the past. Boardmember Pape reiterated that the actions were taken in the past and were not wrong at the time, as all of the findings and exceptions were allowed. He stressed that a Riverside Superior Court Judge had authorized the actions and everything was open and above board. He further stressed that the Department of Housing was asked to review the actions at that time, but remained silent for ten years; so to decide there is a problem now, is an absolute waste of tax dollars. He indicated that he would not see it appropriate to waste money by having legal counsel address it. EXECUTIVE DIItECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Sessions as noticed, but noted that only the first three would be discussed. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. THE YtEDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:36 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:13 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE VVITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LI'TIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision PAGE FOIIR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES (b)(3)(C) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case: Claim # 99-24, Liberty Founders LLC) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) Williams v. City of Lake Elsinore (4~' Appellate Case # E024487); Williams and Hassan v. City of Lake Elsinore (4th Appellate District Case # E025201) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:14 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE LISTED ITEMS A THROUGH C. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:15 P.M. WITH THE FOLLOWING REPORTABLE ACTION: THE CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REJECTED THE LIBERTY FOUNDERS LLC CLAIM AND REQUESTED THAT THE CI~'Y CLERK NOTIFY THE CLAIMANTS OF THE REJECTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:19 P.M. ~2 ROBERT L. SCHIFF R, CHAII2MAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 ........................................................................, CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brinley called the City Council Study Session to Order at 4:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DISCUSSION Agenda Review.(F:44.1) Invocation Mayor Brinley noted that Pastor Chuck Aden from Shepard of Life Lutheran Church would present the invocation. Presentations Mayor Brinley asked who would be receiving the proclamation for EVMWD. Deputy City Clerk Bryning indicated that Mary Brown from EVMWD would be present to receive the proclamation. Consent Calendar City Manager Watenpaugh noted that on Item 1 a Minutes, it should read November 2000; On lb Minutes, Page 3 of 6, it should read $2 Billion for the Park Bond instead of $2 million; on Page 6 of 6 he corrected the statement regarding the generator and stated that it should read as follows: If the generator could not operate the lights then the school was prepared to play their game during the afternoon, however the generator did work and they were able to play their football game at night. He stated that the generator's costs are prohibitive to operate the lights should read that it was prohibitive to operate the generator 24 hours a day if it is left operating at full capacity, but it is not running at full capacity even when it is lighting PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 the stadium with all the lights. Mayar Brinley stated that she would pull this item to make the corrections. City Attorney Leibold asked that a correction be made to Item No. 7, Amendment to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, that a correction be made on Page 4 of 7, Appendix A, which is a list of designated employees that are required to complete disclosure statements for purposes of the Political Reform Act and the City's Conflict of Interest. She asked that Lake Operations Manager be added under Community Services Department and City Engineer and Public Works Inspector should be listed under Community Development Department. Mayor Brinley stated that she would pull this item to make corrections. City Attorney Leibold stated that the same corrections would be made to the Redevelopment Agency Code as well. Business Items Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 32, Nuisance Abatement Committee, and stated that she had selected Mr. Tom Franson. Councilwoman Kelley questioned Item No. 33, Appropriation of Funds for Stadium Operations and Reimbursement Agreement. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that this action is an appropriation of funds should Lakeside Entertainment default on their agreement and a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the RDA to reimburse the funds eapended from the General Fund for the Redevelopment Agency Stadium. Redevelopment Agency Chairman Schiffner noted that item No. 4, Conflict of Interest Code should be pulled to make the same corrections that the City Council needs to make. Boardmember Brinley stated that she would pull the item. Legal Counsel Leibold stated that when the item is pulled for City Council a change to the Redevelopment Agency item could be made at the same time. Closed Session - Redevelopment Agency Legal Counsel Leibold stated that there is no need to discuss Item A, however there is a necessity for Item B to be discussed. Closed Sessions - City Council City Attorney Leibold stated that at this time Council has no occasion or no reason to request direction from Council and therefore Items A, PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 B and D would not be discussed. She stated that the only items that it would be necessary for City Council to discuss in Closed Session were items C and E. Mayor Brinley asked if there were any further questions. Councilman Schiffner questioned Item No. 32 regarding the Stadium and asked if there was any further information regarding what triggers the default. City Attorney Leibold explained that Lakeside Entertainment had notified the City and Agency that they do not have the financial ability to perform their obligations. She indicated that information was just received that was requested, with respect to vendors lists, existing reservations, and other statistical information regarding their status with respect to Stadium operations. She stated that they were cooperating with respect to trying to work towards an orderly transition for the Agency to take over the operations, recognizing that the Agency would be doing so to mitigate damages and ease the damages. that would otherwise apply or will apply because of their default of the lease. She further stated that she would anticipate that once the Agency digests the information they ha~e provided, there should be a quick transition. She noted that it should be within the neat few.weeks. She indicated that would be without waiving any of the Agency'-s rights or relinquishing any rights that the Agency may wish to pursue against the tenant. Councilman 5chiffner asked if a correction had been made regarding the water leak that caused the problems with the boiler. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the team had contacted their contractor that is doing the maintenance for Lakeside Entertainment and they will be out to take care of the boiler. He stated that it was his understanding that they were resolving that issue and it would be resolved prior to the electrical being done. Councilwoman Kelley asked if an inventory of the Stadium was in progress. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that an inventory by video tape of the exterior is being done and was exactly the same process as when the Stadium was turned over to Lakeside Entertainment. Councilman Schiffner confirmed that there was no danger of the leaks still occurring. City Manager Watenpaugh concurred. Councilwoman Kelley noted the amount of graffiti on a building on Riverside Drive and noted that it is now completely covered in graffiti. Mayor Brinley made note of the Patricia Center on Riverside Drive and commented that the owner had painted the building three weeks ago to cover the graffiti that had been painted on the building and two days later it was hit again. She asked if Chief Walsh could assign a patrolman to watch that area. She indicated that the minute the PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 building is painted, the vandals are back. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that subject to having private security on site, there was not much a patrol unit could do. He noted that the minute the unit is out of sight the same vandals will be at it again. Mayor Brinley stated that possibly the City could do something proactive for a few weeks until staff can talk to the manager of the center to look into some type of private security. She noted the cost of painting the building and now it is an issue again. Councilwoman Kelley noted the improvements at Brookstone. Mayor Brinley stated that she would make a point of inentioning the improvements that Mr. Berner has made. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REVIEW STUDY SESSION ~VA~QDJOURNED AT 4:25 P.M. L ~ii i ~ ara~a i vi~ CITY OF LA ELSINORE ~ R BERT L. SCHIF , CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: AD L. B ING, DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 :~~~~**~~~~~~*~~~*:~~~:~~~~~*~~~~:~~*~~~~*~*:~*:~~~~~:~~~*~~*~~~*:~~~***~* CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schiffner called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROY.,L, CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Engineer O'Donnell, City Treasurer Ferro and Deputy Clerk of the Board Bryning. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - September 12, 2000. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 12, 2000. 2. Ratified Warrant List for September 14, 2000. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for July, 2000. 4. Approved the proposed Agency Conflict of Interest Code and adopted Resolution No. 2000-7 as follows: PAGE TWO - RDA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTING THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. 5. Approved appropriation of funds for approximately $200,000 for operations and maintenance of the Diamond Stadium for the current fiscal year; approved appropriation of $300,000 in general fund reserves for advancement to the Agency for the purpose of making up any shortfall in Agency funds needed to operate and maintain Diamond Stadium; approved the Diamond Stadium Operations and Maintenance Reimbursement Agreement; autharized the Mayor and RDA Chairperson to execute the Agreement in their respective behalf's; and authorized the City ManagerBxecutive Director to take such other and further action as may be required to implement the proposes of the Agreement. 6. Approved the proposed Affordable Housing Development Agreement with Employment Systems, Inc. and adopted Resolution No. 2000-8 as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Councilman Schiffner read and emphasized the City Council Policy as follows: "A speaker shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes. All remarks shall .be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any member or the audience. No speaker shall manipulate the speaker or microphone." Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, stated that on September 11`i' she received all the letters, documents and audit from Sacramento on the RDA. She stated that she read the cover letter that she received with the documents and stated that after reading the material, she has decided to reproduce the tape with the Legal Counsel opinion from the last Redevelopment Agency Meeting. She stated that everything the City of Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency does is a farce. She indicated that she has driven through Lake Elsinore taking pictures and found there are broken down and boarded-up houses; houses in disrepair; crap all over yards; and big piles of junk in yards. She further stated that on Dolly Street there are a number of homes that need repair. She further indicated that she will pursue this topic and threatened to go to Sacramento to follow-up on Legal Counsel Leibold's comments. PAGE THREE - RDA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 Dan iJhlry, 150 E. Lakeshore Drive, questioned the method of appropriation for Item No. 5 and stated that it was his understanding that the Redevelopment Agency had no control over General Fund money. Legal Counsel Leibold explained that the Agency action was to appropriate Agency funds in the amount of $200,000 and agree to the proposed Cooperation and Loan Agreement, which would characterize the City's action taken earlier in the Agenda which would appropriate $300,000 from the General Fund as a loan and obligate the Agency to repay those funds from future available revenues. She concurred that it was confusing on the Agenda Summary, however the Council/Agency report made it clear that the only action that the Agency was taking was appropriation of Agency funds and approval of the Cooperation and Loan Agreement, which addresses reimbursement. She thanked Mr. Uhlry for raising the issue for clarification. George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, noted the announcement that Chairman Schiffner made at the start of Public Comments and stated that both the Council/Agency and public should play by the same rules. He commented that if the Board does not pick on an individual then the individual should not have to come back and relate what was said about him. He answered Boardmember Pape's comment regarding his vote for the contract on the Stadium and read the RDA Minutes to support his position regarding his vote. He stated that he had worked very hard to keep the parks open, and a he felt that a vote for the contract on the Stadium would keep the parks open. He stated that he did not agree with the contract, however felt that it would facilitate the parks and therefore voted yes on the item. He stated that the newspapers asked him if had agreed with the contract, and he stated that he did not agree with it, however he did not say that he did not vote for it. He addressed Boardmember Brinley's comment to Boardmember Pape regarding lying. He commented that as the Mayor of the City, that action was uncalled for. He stated that if she were going to call someone a liar, then she should have that person present so they could defend themselves. DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold commented on the following: 1. Stated that under the. terms of the Stadium lease which is Item No. 5, the question was raised as to why the $500,000 was coming from a combination of City and Agency funds and why it wasn't their responsibility. She explained that it was the tenant's responsibility and noted that under the terms of the lease they have a contractual obligation to operate and maintain the Stadium as a first class facility far the initial term of 15 years, which runs through the year 2013. She further explained that the Agency entering into the contract, obviously did not anticipate that the tenant would repudiate and abandon their obligations under the lease. She noted that at this point the Agency and the City, to the extent that the Agency has insufficient funds available, and in an effort to mitigate damages, and to keep the facility open has taken this action. She indicated that this did not PAGE FOUR - RDA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 mean that this action released the tenant from their obligations; but it did not mean that the Agency had waived or released the tenant from their obligations; it also didn't mean that the Agency was not evaluating other actions. 2. Legal Counsel Leibold noted that two items had been advertised for Closed Session discussion, but indicated that only item B would be discussed. ~ She announced Item B as listed below. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:47 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9 (1 case) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEM B AS LISTED ABOVE. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:15 P.M. 2 ROBE T . SCHI , HAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT ENCY PAGE FIVE - RDA MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 ATTEST: (/V ~V4v ` ` AD A L. BRY ING, DE TY C RK OF TIIE BOARD It~DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000 :~~~~:~~~~~~~:~:~~~~:~~~:~:~~:~~*:~~:~~*:~~:~~:~~*~*:~~~~~~~*~~~:~~*~~~*:~~~**:~~~~ CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schiffner called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 735 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Assistant Executive D'arector Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - September 26, 2000.(F:134.3) b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 26, 2000. PiJBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, commented on the number of Administrative Violations that have been issued and stated that she felt that certain people were being singled out. She presented pictures of various areas of the City, which have not been addressed, and yet the same people are being issued citations time after time. She stated that people have been telling her that they are moving because in the last five years nothing has been cleaned up in the City. She asked that Council address this issue. PAGE TWO - R.D.A. MINUTES - OCTOBER 10, 2000 George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, stated his appreciation for the work that was done on the streets in the "Avenues" and stated that the reason he was addressing the Redevelopment Agency was because it was in a Redevelopment Agency area. He read a letter that was sent to the residents notifying them of the upcoming improvements that were to be done on the "Avenues". He stated that Nelson Paving started before 7:00 a.m.; slurry sealed on both sides of the street, blocking residents in; removed the barricades before the seal was dry, causing cars to get tar on their paint; and then paved both sides of the street at the same time, again blocking residents in their driveways. He stated that Nelson Paving acted in an irresponsible manner and that the Redevelopment Agency and City should monitor the contractors to be sure that they do not inconvenience the residents unnecessarily. He stressed that the residents in the "Avenues" do appreciate what was done. DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session Item A, but noted that Item B would not be discussed. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:40 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9 (1 case) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. FOR DISCUSSION OF ITEM A AS LISTED ABOVE. THE REDEVEI,OPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:34 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. PAGE THREE - R.D.A. MINUTES - OCTOBER 10, 2000 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:34 P.M. Z i ,,_~~ ~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFF E C AIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AG ATTEST: ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ERK ~ OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2000 ........................................................................~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:40 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDIVYEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND MOVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following minutes were approved: a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 24, 2000. (F:1343) 2. Concurred with Council Action to approve Summerhill (Canyon Creek) Specific Plan No. 85-1, Amendment No. 1, General Plan Amendment No. 00-01 (Land Use), General Plan Amendment No. 00-02 (Circulation), and Zone Change No. 00- oi. ~~:iso.a~~x:s3.i~~xi~a.2~ Concurred with Council Action to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 29235 "Abaccy Holding Corp. (F:110.2) PAGE TWO - RDA MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 2000 BUSINESS ITEM 4. License Agreement For the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium. (F:134.7) Legal Counsel Leibold eaplained the agreement between the Agency and Mandalay Sports Entertainment, LLC for the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium. She noted that due to some additional issues, there was no proposed agreement prepared. She requested that the Boardmembers not take action on this item at that time; and allow staff to place it on the agenda in the near future when there is a recommendation consideration. She further explained the background of the lease agreement and the abandonment of the Lease. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO TAKE NO ACTION AND DIRECTED STAFF TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE CALENDAR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS None. DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the closed session items as listed below. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS None. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 8:45 P.M. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 9:19 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of section 54956.9) California Bank & Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case #344190) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision O of Section 54965.9: (1 potential case) PAGE THREE - RDA MINUTES - OCTOBER 24, 2000 THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 9:19 P.M. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:10 P.M. WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ADJOiJRNED THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 10:11 P.M. ~~ ROBERT L. SCffiFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: ~~~ ~ ~~_ ~ ~ ~'~ VICKI KASAD, CMC, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 ......................................................................... CALL TO ORDER The City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Brinley at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER5: METZE, PAPE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DISCUSSION Aeenda Review. (F:44.1) Presentations Councilwoman Kelley noted that the person who was going to present the program for Safety Kids would not be present due to a personal accident. Mayor Brinley stated that she would continue this item to a future date. Mayor Brinley stated that she would ha~e an additional presentation for Anthony Chairez who had become an Eagle Scout. Consent Calendar Councilwoman Kelley addressed Item No. 4, and questioned the location of Claim No. 2000-17. She asked if it were filed against the State as well. City Aftorney Leibold indicated that she did not know, however the Claims Administrator had recommended denial. Coun~ilman Schiffner questioned the location since Rose Street was not located within the City Limits. 1Vlayor Brinley stated that she would be pulling Item No. 5 regarding the Grant Deed and Statement of Disclosure to the Center for Natural PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Lands Management for more information. Councilman Schiffner stated that he was going to ask to haee this item pulled as well. He stated that as far as he was concerned, he felt the Fish and Wildlife was dictatorial and he wanted the public to know that. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the item and eaplained that Granite Homes was required to dedicate open space. He noted that some time ago Council had agreed to provide the 29- acre open space to Fish and Wildlife to assist Friedman Homes in their additional requirements for development as well as shed responsibility of the cost of maintenance for the open space. He stated that through this action the City would assure that the area remained open space. Councilman Schiffner asked if the 29 acres was a requirement of Fish and Wildlife. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was not a requirement, however it was an opportunity to relieve the City taapayer of the responsibility for the maintenance of open space and still have it remain as open space view corridors and vistas available. Councilman Schiffner stated that it was mutually beneficial to all parties. City Manager Watenpaugh concurred. City Manager Watenpaugh asked that the City Clerk's Office provide a copy of the Police Report to the City Council for Claim No. 2000-14 (Milstead), which was addressed by Item No. 4. Mayor Brinley asked the City Manager to eaplain Item No. 7, Rental Fees for the Diamond Stadium. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that because of the default of Lakeside Sports Entertainment, the City must re-implement the fees for the rental of the Diamond Stadium and Diamond Club. Councilwoman Kelley asked if the fees were the same as Lakeside's fees. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was a combination of what Lakeside charged and what the City previously charged. Councilman Schiffner requested clarification that under the present agreement the only rights the baseball team had to the Stadium were related to baseball. City Manager Watenpaugh advised that the team had the rights for several other additional uses outside of the baseball season, however they must provide the dates and the activities would all be baseball related. Councilman Schiffner clarified that the City could do concerts and other activities. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City was currently negotiating those issues. City Attorney Leibold stated that the City was currently in negotiations with Mandalay for baseball purposes, however historically Mandalay gets revenues from baseball events and the Redevelopment Agency gets revenues from non-baseball events. She noted that currently there was no binding agreement between Mandalay and the Agency. Councilman Schiffner requested confirmation that L,akeside had officially abandoned the Stadium. City Attorney Zeibold confirmed and explained that on numerous PAGE THREE - S'I'UDY SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 2000 occasions Lakeside Entertainment had notified the City that they could no longer meet their financial obligations under the Stadium Lease; and the City had repeatedly confirmed that they were abandoning their obligations and were repudiating the lease in breech of their obligations. She indicated that as of November 15, they sent a letter officially abandoning the premises; however they have had no presence at the Stadium since the end of October and since the end of October the City took over and began taking an inventory. She stated that no matter which date is considered, they are no longer officially involved at a11. She explained that as the owner and landlord of the facility the City had the obligation to mitigate damages and protect assets. She noted that Lakeside had been informed of all the measures the City had to take to mitigate damages. Councilman Schiffner asked if Lakeside's surrender of the Stadium had any affect on Mandalay. City Attorney Leibold stated that it did, and noted that Lakeside repudiated their agreement with Mandalay, just as they did with the City. She noted that Lakeside had a number of contracts they had reneged on. Councilman Schiffner asked if that included any agreements for other monies or concessionaires. City Attorney Leibold stated that the Concession Agreement was a tri-party agreement between the concessionaire, Lakeside and Mandalay and the City was in the process of negotiations. Mayor Brinley asked if Mandalay owed any money to Lakeside. City Attorney Leibold stated that she did not know; however the City was not responsible for any of those types of debts. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City had already paid Lakeside's phone bill and some of the utilities. He indicated that those monies would be incorporated in any future action taken against Lakeside. Mayor Brinley asked what the City had spent to date. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that to date the only money the City had paid was the phone bill, however the City would ha~e to pay the water bill as well, since the water was shut off. He stated that the City was informed that there was a bill of $43,000 for electricity, and the City had contacted the Southern California Edison and told them that the City would pay the bill to keep from loosing electricity. Councilwoman Kelley asked if the City had plans to look for a promoter for the Stadium far activities other than baseball. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City was currently negotiating the agreement to establish where the City stood and determine the actual cost to get the Stadium back in shape. He stated that the City had one group approach the City and requested four dates to market and promote events. He indicated that they were very aware of the situation; they tried to approach the previous leased company; they would not talk to them; they run major events in Southwest Riverside County and Orange County; and they are very interested in operating some events at the Stadium. City Attorney Leibold stated that once a relationship had been defined, and when the City was comfortable with the estimate of the maintenance and operating costs; potential revenue and expenses; then a definition could be finalized. PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 6, regarding Special Counsel for Stadium matters. City Attorney Leibold noted that Mr. Pistone was a well-qualified litigator and she had worked with him and knew him personally. She stated that he comes highly recommended and is ea~tremely competent. She further noted that he specializes in Commercial and Real Estate litigation. Councilman Schiffner asked if this action was to authorize a fee schedule. City Attorney Leibold clarified that Council was not autharizing Mr. Pistone to do any work at this time. Councilman Schiffner requested clarification that he would return with a proposal and anything in excess of $5,000, which can be approved by the City Manager, would come back to the City Council for consideration. City Attorney Leibold confirmed. She explained that he had no autharity to move forward with any action until directed by the Agency Board. She noted that what was presented was Mr. Pistone's fee schedule and staff would like to have him on retainer, so that when there is a plan, he would be authorized to move forward. Mayor Brinley noted that what he had provided was a guideline for fees. Councilman Schiffner clarified that the City would be putting him on retainer, but at a zero dollar retainer. City Attorney Leibold concurred. Business Items Mayor Brinley asked if there were any questions regarding Item No. 33, the Amendment to the Graffiti Ordinance. Councilwoman Kelley asked which stores in town did not have spray paint behind bars. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the Do-It Center and various small stores in the area did not. Councilman Schiffner stated that he was not totally satisfied that the action would be a great deterrent, however it would be a first step. Mayor Brinley stated that at least it tightens down and cleans up some verbiage in the Ordinance. She thanked staff for a good job. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that various cities were compared and the proposed ordinance was a combination of all the other cities to maintain consistency. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the markers. Community Development Director Brady stated that the sizes vary and noted that '/a inch is a fairly common size used for graffiti. Councilwoman Kelley stated that'/4 inch marker is a poster marker. She stated that she was concerned that the stores would have to pull the Crayola Markers and place them in an enclosed area. Community Development Directar Brady clarified the size and stated that it would not affect the Crayola Markers for children. Councilman Schiffner clarified that the list in the Ordinance was what was commonly prohibited in other cities. He stated that he felt that graffiti was one of the worst non-violent crimes against the general public. He further stated that he would be in favor of public flogging if it were permissible. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the City was hit heavily last weekend. Councilwoman Kelley requested confirmation that the parents could be charged for the cost of removal if the person were caught. City Manager Watenpaugh confirmed. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION -NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Councilman Schiffner clarified that the Police Department feels that they could move forward catching the people. City Attorney Leibold stated that there were four persons being prosecuted at the present time. Councilman Schiffner stated that it might not take many being prosecuted to deter further damage. Councilwoman Kelley noted the reward listed in the Ordinance. Councilman Schiffner asked if the clean up on private property, with permission, was going to be a problem. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City must have permission from the property owner to remove the graffiti. He explained that the City could remove the graffiti and be reimbursed or remove the graffiti and not be reimbursed with the victims rights signed over to the City to allow the City to prosecute for reimbursement. He explained that the Council would have to decide in the future how they wish to handle it. City Manager Watenpaugh addressed Item No. 34, Design Review for Industrial Project No. I 00-01. He stated that there was a correction on the square footage of the building on the chart on Page 11. He noted that the total office space should read 13,725 square feet and the parking requirement would not be changed; however the applicant would be providing 40 parking spaces rather than the 29 spaces required. Councilman Schiffner asked about the required handicap spaces. Community Development Director Brady stated that out of 29 required spaces only two were required to be handicapped. Mayor Brinley addressed the outdoor storage area and asked what would be stored. Community Development Director Brady stated that they did not have a tenant for the building and it was unknown at this time what would be stored, however it would be in conformance with the outdoor storage requirements. Mayor Brinley suggested that outdoor storage would not be an issue until the applicant applied for a Conditional Use Permit. Community Development Director Brady stated that a CUP had already been approved by the Planning Commission, however the tenant would have to comply. Councilman Schiffner questioned the wall that was to be built on this property. Community Development Director Brady noted that as long as the property develops in two years the wall would not be required. Mayor Brinley questioned the metal awnings. Community Development Director Brady noted that the awnings on the other building were the same and added consistency. Mayor Brinley asked about a Condition of Approval that would address the maintenance and condition of the awnings. Community Development Director Brady stated that the City had a Maintenance Ordinance that required the applicant to maintain the building at a certain level. Councilman Schiffner noted that the metal awning would hold up better than the paint on the ` building. Ytedevelopment Agency Chairman Schiffner noted that the items on the Redevelopment PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 2000 Agency were standard and discussion was not necessary. City Manager Watenpaugh proposed the following Study Sessions: City Council Study Session - Raceway - November 30, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cultural Center. Special Council Meeting - CDBG Projects and Requirements and Discussion regarding Lake/Commercial Fees - December 7, 2000, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Study Session regarding Sign Ordinance proposed after the first of the year. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REVIEW STUDY SESSION WAS ~TOURNED AT 4:43 P.M. PAMELA BRII~i'~.EY,'MAYOR CI~ OF I,,AKE ELSINORE ( U~'~~~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFN , CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Respectfully Submitted, Adria L. Bryning, Deputy City Clerk City of Lake Elsinore ATTEST: ~ v~U ~~ VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK/ HUMAN RESQURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 :~*x~~~~~x*~x~~:~~r:~:~~*~~r:~~r*~~:~~:~:~*:~x*~e~:~:~*:~~:~x~*~~~r~~r:~~e:~~:~*~~~~~r:~*x~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:02 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Information/ Communications Manager Dennis and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: (F:1343) a. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 24, 2000. 2. Received and ordered filed the following Investment Reports: (F:12.5) a. August, 2000 b. September, 2000 Concurred with City Council Action to Approve a Fee Agreement with Special Counsel Thomas Pistone regarding Stadium Matters. (F:134.7) 4. Concurred with City Council Action to Approve Design Review for Industrial Project No. I 00-01, for a 17,325 square foot building with outdoor storage and associated improvements, located on Chaney Street (APN 377- 160-015), subject to Findings, E~ibits and Conditions of Approval. (F:86.2) PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15181 Wa~ecrest Dr., criticized the proposed Hydro-Electric Project and indicated that the C.L.E.A.N. Committee would be reactivated to pursue this issue. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold announced the Closed Session as listed on the Agenda. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No Comments. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:05 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:50 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:51 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:36 P.M. WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 10:37 P.M. ATTEST: ~~' CHAIRMAN VICKI KASAD, CMC; Ci,ERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVEI,OPMENT AGENCY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STLTDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000 ~x~:~~x:~~e~~:~~:~~:~~:~~~:~~r:~~~r~:~~r~~*~r~~:~~*~:~~e~:~:~~~e:~x~e:~:~~~x~e:~x~:~~:~~:~~~~:~x~:~ CALL TO ORDER The City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session was called to order by Mayor Brinley at 4:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Brinley. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE Also present were: Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and City CIerWHuman Resources Director Kasad. A~enda Review~I':44.1~ Mayor Brinley noted the absence of City Manager Watenpaugh at this meeting; but advised that he would be present for the Council Meeting this evening. Presentations Mayor Brinley questioned the Reader's Choice Award. Assistant City Manager Best indicated that the Mayor would be accepting the award from representatives of the Press Enterprise. Assistant City Manager Best indicated that the Business of the Quarter would be My Buddies Pizza, and Mr. & Mrs. Richardson would be present to accept. Councilwoman Kelley noted that My Buddies delivered pizzas for three years at Grad Night festivities for Temescal Canyon High School; and worked Grad Night after the restaurant closed in the evening. She stressed that they have contributed heavily for many years. Mayor Brinley inquired if Information/Communications Manager Dennis would be providing the Website Demo. Staff confirmed. Consent Calendar City Attorney Leibold indicated that she would be pulling item no. 3 for discussion PAGE TWO - STiJDY SESSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 28, 2000 after the business items. Mayor Brinley noted the need to clarify that item no. 8 would consider changing the street name to Canyon Hills Parkway, rather than Canyon Hills Road. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Brinley suggested that item no. 21 was a housekeeping item. Assistant City Manager Best concurred, but explained that the grant had already been received, so this was the procedural requirement of a public hearing. She also noted the list of programs included in the agenda item. Councilman Schiffner suggested that there might be some interest in hearing about the item at the meeting. BUSINESS dTEMS Councilwoman Kelley noted the level of interest in the appointments to the Enron Committee requested by item no. 31, and inquired if there would be a need for alternates or mare appointments. Assistant City Manager Best indicated that she knew they were not looking for elected officials, but Kathy Russeth would be in the audience to respond to the need for alternates. Mayor Brinley questioned the ability to pick a representative from outside the City, within the County area. City Attorney Leibold indicated that there were no legal grounds or statutes to regulate this committee or require residency. Councilman Schiffner suggested this might ease some of the concerns. Mayor Brinley noted that her choice was from the county area and had been involved in the community for a long time. City Attorney Leibold noted that Enron had requested a diversified group of community representatives. Councilman Schiffner noted that he would have also had several options from the County area. City Attorney Leibold questioned the balance of the appointments. Councilman Schiffner indicated that issue had not been resolved as Supervisor Buster was not planning to appoinY anyone to the Committee. Mayor Brinley noted that it was a City/County issue and she believed the Committee should be diversified, but wanted to be sure if there was any legal restriction. Councilman Schiffner noted that it was not necessarily a bigger issue for the City than the County. Councilwoman Kelley noted that she would ask about alternates; and indicated that her appointment would be a City resident, however an alternate would be a County resident. City Attorney Leibold advised with regard to the item 32 the report on the Graffiti Ordinance was not ready now, but analysis was underway. She suggested modification on Page 3 of the ordinance, moving the last sentence out of paragraph c. Mayor Brinley indicated that questions might arise on this item at the meeting. City Attorney Leibold indicated that she would check on the status of the review, prior to the meeting. Councilwoman Kelley noted that she had several addresses for graffiti clean-up. Mayar Brinley noted that the Police Department caught a tagger and suggested that the Police Chief provide an update at the meeting. PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 28, 2000 Councilwoman Kelley questioned the project location on item no. 34. Community Development Director Brady clarified the location. Councilman Schiffner noted that there had been some controversy regarding use of the easement. Councilwoman Kelley expressed surprised at the inclusion of 101 parking spaces. Mr. Brady noted that staff desires to obtain more parking than is needed in the case of churches. Councilwoman Kelley stressed that this sounded like a large parking area for a residential area. Community Development Director Brady clarified that churches are allowed in residential area with a Conditional Use Permit; and noted that this one is located on a major thoroughfare, so the intent is to get all of the parking off the street, by putting it on-site. Councilman Schiffner noted that the parking would not be visible from the street. Council questioned the inclusion of play equipment on-site. Mr. Brady indicated that there were turf areas, but no play equipment was shown. He further indicated that the existing house would be an office. Councilwoman Kelley noted the future intent to take over additional parking and questioned the notification provided to the properiy owners in the area. Mr. Brady indicated that the standard notification had been provided and only one property owner came to the Planning Commission meeting, and the Commission tried to mitigate her concerns by providing a block wall. Councilman Schiffner questioned the neighbor's level of concern with the proj ect. Mr. Brady clarified the discussion. Mayor Brinley questioned how soon they planned to add the school. Community Development Director Brady indicated that was a future plan, which would need to come back for further consideration, as there was no formal application for that use at this time. Councilman Schiffner inquired how the primary ingress and egress issues would be controlled. Mr. Brady indicated that the regulation would be through signage to encourage use of the primary driveways. Mayor Brinley inquired if it was possible to condition the use of the driveways. Mr. Brady indicated that it became a matter of enforcement. Councilman Schiffner questioned the ability to close off one driveway. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the reason for the barn design. Community Development Director Brady indicated that the area has a number of larger lots and some horses in the area; an presented a sample of the colors and materials to be utilized. He suggested that the project would improve the appearance of the e~sting property. Councilman Schiffner inquired if there would be hedges along the driveway. Mr. Brady indicated that he was not sure of the materials to be used, but plans would be submitted later in the process. City Clerk Kasad advised that the Resolution for item 35 should be 2000-51 rather than 2000-50. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the legality of a two year Council term, rather than a four year term, and how the terms would roll over. Councilman PAGE FOUR - STLTDY SESSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 28, 2000 Schiffner indicated that this was an issue that was not established. Councilwoman Kelley further questioned how such a change would impact the current elected terms. City Attorney Leibold addressed the laws for establishment of electoral districts and staggering of terms; but indicated that those issues are not specified in the Initiative. Mayar Brinley noted that there would probably be several questions at the Council meeting, but if they are asked at this point the City Attorney could be prepared to answer them. Councilman Schiffner noted the two options. City Attorney Leibold clarified that there are three options associated with an Initiative, but under the Government Code there is a requirement that the people vote on the establishment of districts, so the Council could not.just enact the Initiative. Mayor Brinley inquired if the proponents would ha~e an attorney present at the Council meeting. City Attorney Leibold indicated that she was not certain. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the two choices. City Attorney Leibold clarified that the election could be set for November, 2001, or a report could be ordered to respond to any questions or clarify issues; and noted the type of issues which could be identified by the Council to be included in the report. She explained the potential for consideration of fiscal and legal issues, noting that because of the brevity, there was not the full te~ of an ordinance, as would typically be presented. She indicated that there were several questions relating to legality, form and substance, however she had not yet done a substantial analysis. She noted that Council could utilize her office or independent counsel to review the matter and provide the report. She noted the experience of the independent counsel she would be proposing at the Council meeting, noting that the Council could ha~e anyone do this report, but cautioned that the report must be prepared and presented back to the Council within 30 days. She stressed the need to act quickly. Councilman Schiffner inquired if the report is requested and comes back with problems, whether it would still go to the ballot. City Attorney Leibold noted the benefit of third party counsel, and eaplained that in addition to an independent analysis, the report would include recommendations on how to proceed. She indicated that in the event the report comes back and says there are some ambiguities, but the statutes can fill in the holes and the issues can be resolved, the recommendation might be to set the election. However, if the findings are that the Initiative is not specific enough for clear direction or enforcement, then the matter could be set for election and those issues discussed in the materials, or decline to set the election. She stressed that she was not sure what the report would suggest. Councilwoman Kelley inquired what would happen if the Council set the matter for the election. City Attorney I,eibold indicated that if the Council chose to set the matter for election, between now and then, there would be a series of deadlines and material to be prepared and the lcinds of issues presented would come out in those materials, but it would not be the same as a thorough analysis. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION MINiJTES - NOVEMBER 28, 2000 Councilman Schiffner inquired if the report would discuss what would happen if the matter is set for election, as is. City Attorney Leibold indicated that would be fair information to ask for. Councilman Schiffner asked if it was possible to put the matter on the ballot at a later date. City Attorney Leibold clarified that if a report is requested, it must be presented back to the Council within 30 days; and at that time there would be a recommendation and request to adopt the Resolution calling the election. Councilwoman Kelley inquired if the Council had the complete te~ of the Initiative. City Attorney Leibold confirmed. Mayor Brinley questioned the City Attorney°s preference with who would prepare the report. City Attorney Leibold indicated it was up to the Council, however for appearance sake an independent counsel, with no interest in the City might be better. Councilman Schiffner commented that the independent counsel would be a specialist in that area of law; and noted that the proponents might express concern with the cost of legal fees, but they were in full agreement with the cost of a special election. City Attorney Leibold stressed the volume of case law and statutes to be reviewed in a relatively short period of time. Redevelopment Agency RDA Chairman Schiffner noted that most of the Redevelopment Agency items were concurrent or Minutes, aside from the Closed Session. City Attorney Leibold confirmed that there would be one Agency Closed Session item for this evening. Mayor Brinley inquired if staff had any further clarifications. Hearing no additional comments the Study Session was Adjourned at 4:41 p.m. '~ , ~~Z~.~ v AMELA BRIN EY, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 7 ~ R BERT L. S~IFF CHAIRMAN ~ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: / Q~ VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK/ CLERK OF THE BOARD MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000 x*~; :~:~:~:~:~~:~~e~~~:~:~:~~~:~:~~*:~~~~; ~*:~~~:~~~:~~*:~~**~~; :~~x:~~e~x:~~~e~:~:~~~~~~*:~~x~e CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairman Schiffner at 8:40 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT; BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Treasurer Ferro, and Clerk of Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANYMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 14, 2000. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 14, 2000. (F:1343) 2. Ratified Warrant List for November 15, 2000. (F:12.3) 3. Concurred with Council Action to Approve the Design Review for Miscellaneous Project No. 00-02 far New Song Calvary Chapel. (F:601) PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, commented on Legal Counsel's comments and addressed the Initiative petition. She noted comments by Mr. Hansen of Loyola Law school and suggested that the City's attorney could not change the law. She PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - NOV. 28, 2000 indicated that the matter will be on the ballot and cautioned the attorney not to scare the people of Lake Elsinare. No Comments. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS Legal Counsel Leibold commented on the following: 1) Clarified that the Initiative was not a Redevelopment Agency matter, but clarified that she was not saying it wasn't legal, just that some clarification was needed. 2) Announced the Closed Session Item as listed on the Agenda. 3) Announced the court decision this date regarding the lawsuit filed by California Bank and Trust, which involved and alleged guarantee in connection with Camelot Properties. She explained that her office filed a Demurrer and explained that action. She advised that this date the Motion for Demurrer had been granted with leave to amend the complaint. She clarified that this meant that they had not valid lawsuit against the City at this time, but the bank could amend their suit in the nea~t 30 days. She stressed the significance of this ruling, but anticipated the need for further Demurrers with regard to the underlying substantive issues. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Schiffner addressed the comments by Mrs. Hyland regarding the Loyola Law School professor's comments and suggested that sometimes it was necessary to be concerned about how questions are asked, when considering the responses provided. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:45 P.M. ~'HE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). THE REDE~EI.OPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOIJRNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:16 P.Me PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - NOV. 28, 2000 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:58 P.M., WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:59 P.M. I ~ ~;~~~~~ R BER L. SCHIFFNER, C AI N REDEVELOPMENT AGEN Y TEST: ~ rl`-U'~' CKI KASAD, CMC, CLERK OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000 ~*~~~~:~:~,~:~:~~:~:~~~~*:~:~~:~~:~~:~x~x~~~~~~:~~*~~:~~:~x~x~:~~:~~:~~~~*~~:~~~:~~~*x CALL TO ORDER The Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Mayor Brinley at 2:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/ KELLEY, PAPE, BOARDMEMBERS: SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/ METZE BOARDMEMBERS: (Councilman Metze arrived at 2:22 p.m.) Also present were: City Manager/Executive Director Watenpaugh and City C1erWClerk of the Board Kasad. CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Mana,ger/Executive Director (F:46.1) THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 2:06 P.M. THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 3:22 P.M., WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL~~VELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED 3:23 .M. „ ~ ROBERT L. SCHIFF REDEVELOPMENT CITY CLERK/ CLERK OF THE BOARD 2, CHAIRMAN ENCY MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000 ~~:~~~~~~~~~*~~*~~*~:~~~~:~:~:~:~~:~~~~~:~~:~~~:~~~*:~*~~~:~~:~~:~~~~*~~:~~~:~~~:~~ CALL TO ORDER The Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Mayor Brinley at 3:25 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/ BOARDMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/ BOARDMEMBERS: Also present were: City Attorney/Legal Counsel Leibold and City C1erWClerk of the Board Kasad. CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attornev/Le~al Counsel (F:40.1) THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOiIRNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:26 P.Ma THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 4:50 P.M., WITH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY NONE ADJOURNMENT THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCI: MEETING WAS ADJOURNED 4:51 ~.M. AGENCY ~ Y O LA~E EL IN ~ ~ ROBERT L. SCHIFFN , CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CIT~' CI,ERK/ CLERK OF THE BOARI) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000 ......................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brinley called the City Council Study Session to Order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: METZE, PAPE Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community Development Director Brady, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DISCUSSION Aeenda Review. Invocation Mayor Brinley noted that Bishop Brad Fife of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ would present the invocation. Consent Calendar Councilwoman Kelley questioned Item No. 4, which addresses a Claim Against the City. She commented that she did not understand why the Claim was filed against the City since the incident did not occur within City Limits. City Attorney Leibold explained that people file claims and lawsuits whether the incident occurred within the City or not. Councilman Schiffner stated that he would be pulling Item No. 6, regarding the Award of Contract for Tuscany Hills Landscaping and Lighting Project for public information only. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that Councilman Pape would pull Item No. 8, regarding the Waiver of Fees for the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce. PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION - DECEMBER 12, 2000 Public Hearing City Manager Watenpaugh noted that it had been requested to pull Item No. 21 from the Agenda and now the applicant wishes it to move forward. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the applicant wishes to have Cottonwood Hills Road changed to Canyon Hills Road. Business Items Councilwoman Kelley addressed Item No. 31, regarding the Auto Citation Program and questioned the number of citations that will be issued since the report shows that it would increase 35°/a initially. City Manager Watenpaugh eaplained that one of the problems that the City had experienced was the Code Enforcement citing after the street sweeper is gone because it takes so long for the Code Enforcement to write all the information on the ticket. He further explained that some of the cars were on the street and some were not when the sweeper went by. He noted that it was the intent of Council to cite those cars that were left in the street when the sweeper goes through and the proposed method will facilitate that action. City Attorney Leibold stated that she was suggesting two minor additions as follows: Section 1.6 Contested Citations, at the end of the section add "in accordance with applicable law of the Agency, which is defined as City of Lake Elsinore in the State of California; and Section 6.6 - Bonding and Other Fees, should read "Any fees for Performance or Fidelity Bonds, or Errors and Omissions Insurance coverage required by the Agency and....". She noted that if the City wishes to require additional insurance, the clarification is necessary. She clarified the Recommendation in the Staff Report and asked that Council strike item #3. Councilwoman Kelley addressed the Item No. 32, addressing Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and indicated her frustration with the MSHCP. She stated that they were supposed to bring more information back to Council and they have failed to do so. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that Councilman Schiffner as Council representative, himself, Community Development Director Brady recently attended a Meeting with MSHCP. He indicated that a number of issues were addressed and the membership selected Alternate 1, subject to answering questions from the membership. He explained that Altemate 1 represents 8,500 to 10,003 acres of land from the City of Lake Elsinore and represents 27% to 29% of the total City contributions for land; Beaumont's requirement would be 8,600 to 10,005 acres; Temecual's requirement would be 500 to 600 acres. I~e further noted that the City of Murrieta does not participate, however they have been levied with the same amount of acreage as Lake Elsinore. He detailed the questions that the membership has regarding the Mitigation plan. He explained that the PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION - DEC. 12, 2000 purpose of bringing the item forward was because the City of Hemet has adopted an interim Mitigation Fee and Temecula will be adopting an interim Mitigation Fee at their ne~ meeting. Councilwoman Kelley stated that she understood that a complete study was never done for Habitat Conservation and what has occurred was as each independent developer comes on line, the EIR's are examined and then the County identifies the endangered species on their project and then designates the amount of land that the developer must contribute. Councilman Schiffner indicated that the basic idea was to develop a plan that Fish and Wildlife would accept however DUDAC from the County of Riverside created a broad band to address the issue. Mayor Brinley noted that the County was told in October that the City was not happy with the situation, since they have not returned with information that Council asked for. Councilman Schiffner stated that they do not have the information that the City requested. He noted that at the Habitat Meeting, what the County was looking for was a consensus of which alternate to move forward with. He indicated that at the MSHCP Meeting he made it clear it did not make any difference which alternate was selected because all the choices were devastating to the City of Lake Elsinore. He suggested that they might as well move ahead with Alternate l, however under no conditions was the City acknowledging that they would accept or become party to the end result. He noted that no one at the meeting stated their consent to the plan. There was general discussion in regard to how Fish and Wildlife could set the requirements. City Attorney Leibold stated that the Habitat Land Acquisition amount was unrealistic and felt the amount was too low. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the reason Fish and Wildlife like the City of Lake Elsinore is because of the large Specific Plans. He indicated that it allows Fish and Wildlife to negotiate with just one person at a time to dedicate land. Mayor Brinley asked how the Habitat Plan would affect the Murdock area. City Manager Watenpaugh stated he was not sure, however if the MSHCP were considered as it was presented, it would wipe out Ramsgate, Alberhill, Liberty and Northpeak. He indicated that the existing Development Agreements entitle 15,065 units in their developments, which would result in a loss to the City of sales and property tax in the amount of $14.5 million dollars annually, plus $45 million dollars in one-time developer fees. Mayor Brinley asked what PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION - DEC.12, 2000 made Lake Elsinore the target. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the City of Lake Elsinore was the last to develop and noted that amount of open space that the City has. He further explained that other cities, such as the City of Orange and Los Angeles, did not set aside open space for endangered species. The City of Lake Elsinore was being placed in the position of providing the areas of Orange and Los Angeles, with land that they did not dedicate. Councilman Schiffner stated that Western Riverside County is being asked to add to the new homes the cost of saving for national posterity, certain species. He noted that it was a Federal program and the species happen to be in our County, so they want us to pay for it. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that only new residents would pay for the program. City Attorney Leibold stated that there was no mechanism to collect on existing homes. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that all staff was asking Council to do was to encourage Riverside County to evaluate a more equitable program; evaluate the economic impacts on the cities; and present a more finite program. He noted that there are already homes in some of the 10,000 acres. Mayor Brinley asked if the meetings were open to the public and if they were did Ramsgate, Alberhill and Eastlake receive notification. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the meetings were open to the public and that the developers know about the meetings, however they were not in attendance. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the City has concerns and needs answers'to the questions that were expressed earlier. He indicated that the City may not participate and it might be more beneficial to the City not to participate, but rather negotiate for ourselves. Councilman Schiffner noted that at time of development there is a real possibility that there would be no endangered species at all. He presented an overview of how a decision is made to declare a habitat. There was general discussion regarding the program. Council expressed real concern. Mayor Brinley suggested that the City wark with the City of Murrieta to address our concerns. Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 33, Southwest Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program and asked how the fee was figured. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was through the TUMF Fee. He explained that Riverside County had developed a PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION - DEC. 12, 2000 plan for infrastructure for Southwest Riverside County. He detailed the projects that would be addressed. He stated that the request is for $10,000 to assist in payment of an environmental document. He stated that staff recommends the City continue to participate in the Technical Committee and Policy Committee and complete the City's street improvement fee study prior to the adoption of a regional TUMF. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that staff needs direction from Council. Councilwoman Kelley stated that the Council has been informed of the City's concern regarding the amount of the TUMF fee; the priority of the projects. She noted that the City of Murrieta feels that they could collect their own TiJMF fee and accomplish quite a bit more than the County could. Mayor Brinley asked if the City was considering that action. Councilwoman Kelley stated that was why the City was doing a study There was general discussion regarding the cost of projects done by the County versus the cost if the City did the same projects. Community Development Director Brady detailed the various projects that need to be done and noted the amount that the County has suggested for each house in TiJMP fees. Mayar Brinley asked if the City, after the study, found that it would be more feasible to do our own program would the City be able to apply for the same grants. City Manager Watenpaugh explained the grant procedure and stated that the City would be eligible to apply for grants. Councilwoman Kelley noted it was her understanding that for cities that did not join a program, there would be a slow down on consideration of their grant applications. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that Mr. Haley indicated that there would probably be an incentive for cities that participated in a regional fee to get their projects funded through RCTC State Funds. Mayor Brinley asked what the incentive would be. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it had not been determined. He explained that staff was requesting Council to allow them to continue to sit at the table, and when the City has put our fee in place, then an evaluation can be made to determine if Lake Elsinore needs or wants to participate. Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 34, regarding CETAP's request for additional funding. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that this was a request far additional funding for studies that proved to be mare expensive than anticipated. He noted that they are asking each one of the cities to play $1 per capita spread over a two-year period. Mayor Brinley asked how far CETAP was into the program. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that CETAP had originally completed what had been previously funded, expanded on the plan and now PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION - DEC.12, 2000 needed to fund that part of the study. Mayor Brinley asked what corridors were they funding for study. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that it was two east/west corridors; a north/south corridor; and interior corridors, which connect Hemet, San Jacinto, Lake Elsinore, Perris and Corona. Councilwoman Kelley asked if Mayor Pro Tem Pape would be giving a report on this item. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that since Mayor Pro Tem Pape was on the committee, he was sure that there would be more information available at the meeting. There was general discussion regarding the corridors. Councilman Schiffner stated that at the Study Session that was held regarding this subject, the public seemed to be in favor of this project. Councilwoman Kelley stated that she would like more information regarding phasing. Mayor Brinley asked how many members were on the RCTC Board. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that there were 54 members representing each city in the County of Riverside. Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 35, regarding the Rights-of-way Use Agreement between the City of Lake Elsinare and Leve13 Communications, LLC. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that Level 3 Communications had purchased the 12 conduits previously installed by GST Telecom California and under the terms of the Rights-of-way Agreement, Leve13 is obligated to pay all encroachment permit fees and charges; return the public rights-of-way to their original condition; and provide a bond. Councilman Schiffner noted the GST did a good job of closing the trench when they completed laying the conduit. City Attorney Leibold noted that GST is going through a bankruptcy and Time Warner Communication has acquired all of GST assets. She noted that there would be Leve13 representatives at the Council Meeting. Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 36, regarding the Ordinance for Towing Services. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the Towing Ordinance was developed because there were operators from outside the area that wished to tow for the City in rotation through the Sheriff's Department. He explained that the City and Sheriff's Department needed some type of Ordinance to address regulations. He further noted that the Franchise Agreement would be used for the renewal of any existing franchises and any new facilities. He detailed ihe requirements of the franchise. Councilmember Schiffner stated that at one time he had a car towed and noted the difficulty he had in getting his car back. PAGE SEVEN - STUDY SESSION - DEC.12, 2000 Mayor Brinley addressed Item No. 37, regarding Neighborhood Enhancement Team Program. City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the program and noted that he had instructed the Neighborhood Enforcement team to concentrate on one neighborhood at a time for consistency. He explained that it was impossible to cover the entire City, therefore it was decided to select areas where the police gets numerous complaints; provide notice to the residents; advertise in the newspaper in advance; provide enough time for the residents to clean up their property; do a first sweep to enforce the proposed area; and then a second sweep to be sure that the properties are in compliance. Councilwoman Kelley asked if the program was patterned after another city's program. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was not, however other cities have similar programs. Councilwoman Kelley asked who was going to head the program up. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that it was a joint venture between Code Enforcement, Community Development and the Sheriffls Department. He detailed the different people who would be working on the program. He noted that the program is open to the entire City and not just the Multi-Family units. There was general discussion regarding the presentation of item No. 38 and it was decided that Council would adjourn to the Redevelopment Agency and reconvene to hear item No. 38. Councilman Schiffner noted that the Redevelopment Agency would have to adjourn to the Public Finance Authority. City Manager asked if the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Autharity and City Council could hear the appointment of officers at one time. City Attorney Leibold stated that the three entities could be concurrently in session at the same time. She explained that when the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency came to the item of appointment they would stay open, then the City Council would reconvene and the Public Finance Authority would open their meeting to make the decisions for appointments concurrently. Mayor Brinley noted that she would conduct the nominations and the new officers would assume their seats at the next meeting. City Attorney Leibold asked when the new appointments would take seat. Mayor Brinley stated that they would take seat at the City Council Meeting of December 26. She explained that there would be a reception following the meeting for the new Mayor. Redevelopment Agency City Manager presented a brief overview of the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. Chairman Schiffner stated that he had no questions regarding the Agenda. PAGE EIGHT.- STUDY SESSION - DEC. 12, 2000 Public Comments Dan iJhlry, representing Town and Country Towing, stated that there was suppose to be some amendments to the Ordinance for Towing. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the Chief of Police had implemented the amendment into the Ordinance and it was being presented. Mayor Brinley stated that Chief Walsh would be at the City Council Meeting and could clarify the amendments. Mr. iJhlry questioned the implementation of the Franchise Agreement. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that they should check with the Chief to make sure that the amendments to the Franchise Agreement were included and asked if he could define his concerns. Mr. Uhlry stated that on Page 11 of the Franchise Agreement, Section 13.0, should include verbiage at the end of the paragraph to read "Should any additional franchises be granted, the City will show a need for the additional franchise." Mr. Uhlry stated that it would help to control the number of Tow Companies in the City and would assure the City's Police Department the ability to have more companies should the existing Tow Companies be unable to keep up. City Attorney Leibold stated that what was being asked for was an exclusive franchise and what is being presented is a not an exclusive franchise. Merton Fragoso, owner of LEAR Auto Body & Towing, stated that if the Police Department and the City were receiving adequate service at this time, then why would the City wish to change the system. He stated that it could create a saturation of the area by tow companies. There was general discussion regarding the conditions and requirements for another Tow Company to enter into a franchise agreement. Mayor Brinley asked if the verbiage were added if it could be considered discriminatory. City Attorney Leibold stated that a City could grant an exclusive franchise, however typically it comes with a higher franchise fee. Mayor Brinley indicated that the Tow Company's concems could be addressed at the Council Meeting. Mr. Fragoso noted the problems with storage of School Buses, Motor Homes and other large vehicles, which should be included in the Franchise Agreement. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REVIEW STUDY SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:15 P.M. PAMELA BRINLEY, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PAGE NINE - STUDY SESSION - DEC. 12, 2000 ROBERT L. SCHIFFNER, CHAIRMAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: , ~=~~~ ~ _ ADRIA L. BRYNING,~~~~~~ DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PAGE THREE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBER 12, 2000 contract, noting that it reduces City costs. He supported efforts to continue to work to bring other events into the Stadium; but stressed that this agreement will relieve some of the burden on the General Fund. Boardmember Brinley concurred with the other Boardmembers and asked if the City retained the option to do its own events. Legal Counsel Leibold confirmed. She congratulated Legal Counsel Leibold on her efforts; and expressed kudos to the other staff inembers involved in this process of solving the breach of contract. Chairman Schiffner congratulated Legal Counsel Leibold and City staff and the Storm staff on their efforts for this agreement. He concurred that it was beneficial to both parties. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BUSINESS POINTS AS SET FORTH, DIRECT AGENCY COUNSEL TO PREPARE A LICENSE AGREEMENT AND A STADIUM FIELD AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE APPROVED BUSINESS POINTS AND AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS IN THE FINAL FORM APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AGENCY COUNSEL. City Attorney Leibold thanked the Board for their comments and commended the efforts of Executive Director Watenpaugh, Administrative Services Director Boone and Community Services Director Sapp on their efforts to reach this agreement. 6. Citv CouncilBoard/Autharity Reorganizations. (F:134.1) City Attorney Leibold explained that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and Public Finance Authority Meetings were all open concurrently for this item. Mayor Brinley opened nominations for Mayor. MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY BRINLEY TO NOMINATE COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER FOR MAYOR. Hearing no additional nominations for Mayor, nominations were declared closed. COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER WAS SELECTED AS MAYOR, BY THE FOLY.OWING ROLL CALI, VOTE: COUNCILMAN METZE VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER. MAYOR PRO TEM PAPE VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN PAGE FOUR-REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBER 12, 2000 SCHIFFNER. COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER. COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER. MAYOR BRINLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILMAN SCHIFFNER. Nominations were opened for Mayor Pro Tem. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO NOMINATE COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY FOR MAYOR PRO TEM. Hearing no additional nominations for Mayor Pro Tem, nominations were declared closed. COUNCII,WOMAN BRINLEY WAS SELECTED AS MAYOR PRO TEM, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: COUNCILMAN METZE VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. MAYOR PRO TEM PAPE VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. COUNCILWOMAN KELLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. MAYOR SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY VOTED FOR COUNCILWOMAN BRINLEY. Nominations were opened for Redevelopment Agency Chair. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER TO NOMINATE BOARDMEMBER KELLEY FOR REDEVELOPM~NT AGENCY CHAIRWOMAN. Hearing no additional nominations for Redevelopment Agency Chair, nominations were declared closed. BOARDMEMBER KELLEY WAS SELECTED AS THE REIDEVELOPMEN~' AGENCX CHAIRWOMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING I20LI, CALI, VOTE: ~OARIDMEMBER BRINLEY VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000 :~~~***~~:~:~~~~~~:~~~~:~~~*~~:~~~:~:~~:~~~:~~:~~~:~~~:~~~:~~~:~~~~~~~~:~~~~~~~~~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting was called to order by Chairxnan Schiffner at 9:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE, SCHIFFNER ABSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Executive Director Watenpaugh, Assistant Executive Director Best, Legal Counsel Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief Seabert, Police Chief Walsh, City Treasurer Ferro and Clerk of the Board Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS None Requested. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following Minutes were approved: (F:1343) a. Redevelopment Agency Study Session - November 28, 2000. b. Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 28, 2000. 2. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for October, 2000. (F:12.5) 3. Received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 1999-00 Annual Audit & Financial Report. (F:24.2) 4. Approved the proposed Modifications to the Affordable Housing Development Agreement with Century Builders, LLC; found that the revised Agreement complies with and is consistent in all respects with the findings set forth in Resolution No. 2000-8; authorized the Chairman of the Agency to execute the Agreement with the approved modifications and in PAGE TWO - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBEI212, 2000 such final form as approved by the Agency's Legal Counsel; and directed the Executive Director to implement the Agreement and prepare or cause to be prepared the necessary documents to implement the Agreement and the development of the project. (F:134.7) BUSINESS ITEM 5. License Agreement with the Storm, LLC Re arding Use Of Diamond Stadium and Related A~xeement With the Storm. LLC for Maintenance. (F:134.7)(X:134.10) Executive Director Watenpaugh noted that staff had been meeting with the Storm representatives to negotiate an agreement to partner on the Stadium. He indicated that he believed that the relationship could work very well and both sides were willing to work together. Legal Counsel Leibold provided a brief background on the stadium lease, and the repudiation and abandonment of the agreement. She noted that the discussions have been focusing on the ongoing use, ongoing maintenance and operations, and the rights and obligations of both parties. She detailed the proposed payments and business points as summarized in the staff report. She indicated that the initial term would be for seven years, with the option for a five-year extension. She noted that the Storm had an ongoing relationship with Lakeside to pay $175,000 annually, but that amount had been significantly increased through the negotiations. She also noted that there would be some opportunities with regard to naming rights and sponsorships. She further noted that an agreement had been reached with regard to electrical costs if they exceed certain limits. She indicated that this would be a positive step for continued operation of the Stadium Dave Oster, General Manager, Lake Elsinore Stortn, commented on the former lease agreement and indicated that he has seen a lot of baseball facilities, none as nice as the Diamond. He indicated that he was excited about the proposed agreement in spite of the negative outcome of the Lakeside Agreement. He indicated that this was a positive solution for both parties. Boardmember Metze indicated that this was a good first step which takes a tremendous burden away from the breach of contract. He indicated that he did not believe the City was in the Stadium business, but if staff could get it resolved it would be fine. He noted that while the contract was on the agenda for tonight it had been negotiated based on closed session discussions. Vice Chair Kelley indicated that she was happy with the business points of the agreement. She commended Legal Counsel Leibold on the final contract. Boardmember Pape congratulated Legal Counsel Leibold on the final PAGE FIVE - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBER 12, 2000 KELLEY. BOARDMEMBER KELLEY VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER KELLEY. BOARDMEMBER METZE VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER KELLEY. BOARDMEMBER PAPE VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER KELLEY. CHAIRMAN SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER KELLEY. Nominations were opened for Redevelopment Agency Vice Chair. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY TO NOMINATE BOARDMEMBER PAPE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VICE CHAIRMAN. Hearing no additional nominations for Vice Chairman, nominations were declared closed. BOARDMEMBER PAPE WAS SELECTED AS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VICE CHAIRMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: BOARDMEMBER BRINLEY VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER PAPE. CHAIRWOMAN KELLEY VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER PAPE. BOARDMEMBER METZE VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER PAPE. BOARDMEMBER PAPE VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER PAPE. BOARDMEMBER SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR BOARDMEMBER PAPE. Nominations were opened for Public Finance Authority Chair. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER TO NOMINATE AUTIiOlti'TY MEMBER KELLEY AS PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY CHAIRWOM?.N. Hearing no additional nominations for Public Finance Authority Chair, nominations were declared closed. AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY WAS SELECTED AS PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY CHAIRWOMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: PAGE SIX - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBER 12, 2000 AUTHORITY MEMBER BRINLEY VOTED FOR AUTHORI'TY MEMBER KELLEY. AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY VOTED FOR AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY. AUTHORITY MEMBER METZE VOTED FOR AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY. AUTHORITY MEMBER PAPE VOTED FOR AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY. AUTHORITY MEMBER SCHIFFNER VOTED FOR AUTHORITY MEMBER KELLEY. Nominations were opened for Public Finance Authority Vice Chair. MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO NOMINATE A~JTHORITY MEMBER BRINLEY FOR PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY VICE CHAIRWOMAN. Hearing no additional nominations far Public Finance Autharity Vice Chair, nominations were declared closed. Mayor Brinley restated the above appointments. City Attorney Leibold noted that these appointments would take effect at this next regular meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS None. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS Executive Director Watenpaugh commented on the following: 1) Clarified that the Lake Elsinore Recreation Authority Chairman and Vice Chairman are automatically the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. 2) Thanked Paul Shaffer and Dave Oster for the cooperative meetings with City Staff; and indicated that he was pleased to establish this working relationship. LEGAL COUNSEL COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session discussion as listed on the Agenda9 noting that there was only need for discussion on one potential case, rather than the two listed. PAGE SEVEN - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DECEMBER 12, 2000 BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS No comments. THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:22 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:41 P.M. CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision ( c) of Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases). THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUS5ION OF ONE CASE OF ANTICIPATE LITIGATION AT 9:42 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:50 P.M. WTTH NO REPORTABLE ACTION. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:51 P.M. ~ ~ ~ R BERT L. SCHIFFNI REDEVELOPMENT A~ OF THE BOARD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY iVIINUTES JOINT CTTY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2000 ~:~~:~~~:~~*~~~~~~~:~~~~~*~~*~~~*~~**~:~~~~~~~~*~~*~:~:~~:~~~:~~:~~:~*:~*~~:~~~x CALL TO ORDER The Joint Study Session was called to order by Mayor Schiffner at 1:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commission Chairman Wilsey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS KELLEY, PAPE, SCHIFFNER BARNES, NASH, POLK, WILSEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS COMMISSIONERS: BRINLEY, METZE (Councilman Metze arrived at 1:15 p.m.) MATTHIES Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Engineering Manager O'Donnell, Information/Communications Manager Dennis and City Clerk/Human Resources Director Kasad. LSA Associates Roadwav Fee Studv - Railroad Canyon Road and I-15 Freeway Interchan,~e Improvement Alternative. (F:68.1)(X:82.2) Mayor Schiffner thanked the Council for the honor of the Mayorship and noted the team consistency of the City Council and Planning Commission. He highlighted his goals for the coming year and outlined the format for this meeting. City Manager Watenpaugh presented a copy of a newspaper article as background regarding Railroad Canyon Road; and clarified that this item is not a fee study, but an effort to correct the traffic situation at Railroad Canyon Road. City Engineer O'Donnell introduced the Consultants and provided a brief overview of the concerns. He noted that the Engineering Division had been concerned with this intersection far quite some time. He advised that some PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 federal funding had been received to address the Project Study Report, which will be taken to Caltrans for consideration and review, followed by presentation to the Federal Highway Administration. Councilman Pape questioned the time line for this effort. Mr. O'Donnell indicated that staff will narrow the choices to four alternatives and meet with Caltrans to select one alternative within about six months. He stressed that the numbers presented at this meeting were preliminary and there would be a lot more work on the four alternatives to determine the best and most financially sound alternatives. Sal Chavez, SC Engineering, indicated that they were hired to do a Caltrans Study, feasibility study and programming document. He further indicated that the document will be prepared to present the final recommendations and detailed the approval process. He detailed the e~sisting traffic volumes and noted the traffic congestion during peak periods; and explained that the problem is further compounded by the traffic signals at this intersection. He explained the projected traffic volumes for 2025 and noted that the designs are intended to accommodate a 25 year life span, which is why they would more than double all legs of this intersection. He advised that they had developed nine alternatives with two having sub-alternatives. He detailed Alternative 2 which is a straightforward alternative to widen Railroad Canyon from Casino to Grape to four lanes, and widen the ramps. He indicated that this was the most traditional design with an approacimate cost of $6.5 million. He advised that the design costs were based on the RCTC project on Highway 74. He explained Alternatives 3-A and 3-B which involve hook ramps and noted that the one drawback of 3-A is that Caltrans typically does not support hook ramps or options facing shopping centers. He noted that while 3-B would not be preferred, Caltrans would support it over the 3-A configuration. He detailed the costs associated with these alternatives. City Engineer O'Donnell noted that this altemative eliminates a traffic light, and would widen the section under the freeway to six lanes. Mr. Chavez explained that much of the increased cost of this alternative would be due to the e~ensive widening under the freeway bridge. Mr. Chavez explained Alternative 4, which would be a partial cloverleaf interchange. He stressed the movement advantage of this plan. COUNCILMAN METZE ARRIVED AT 1:15 P.M. Mr. Chavez further explained that this alternative would add a new ramp, off of Casino Drive. He noted the cost for this alternative and the substantial impacts it would have on the sunounding community. Mr. Chavez detailed Alternative 5, which would be an Urban Interchange, with one signal at the bridge, double left turns and a free right turn lane. He indicated that the disadvantage of this alternative would be that for optimum PAGE THREE - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 success, all traffic volumes would need to be equal, and stressed that the volumes are unbalanced. He noted that this would require Caltrans review by and Urban Interchange Committee for rating on the ability of the project to move forward. Commissioner Barnes requested clarification of the cost factors on this alternative. Mr. Chavez indicated that Alternative 6 was a brand new interchange at Olive Street, which would be treated by Caltrans as a separate project; and require another study of the interchange. Mr. Chavez detailed Alternative 7-A and its options for new ramps, including hook ramps to Casino Drive and Crrape Street. He detailed the costs, noting that the biggest expense would be in the right-of-way acquisitions; and noted the existing businesses which would be impacted. He advised that Alternative 7-B would move the southbound exit ramp to a new location; and there would be increased costs due to a bridge over the San Jacinto River. Councilman Pape questioned how one would obtain access to Tuscany Hills from this ramp. Mr. Chavez clarified the route; and noted another option would be to split Diamond Drive at Franklin Street. He explained Alternative 8, which includes hook ramps to Summerhill Drive and detailed the costs. He indicated that this option would provide the overall highest level of service, but carries a high cost for right-of-way acquisition and additional improvements. He highlighted Alternative 9, which includes hook ramps to Casino Drive and Summerhill Drive, and detailed the costs. He summarized the construction costs far each alternative and stressed that the biggest variable was right-of-way acquisition costs. He also noted the legal actions which might be necessary to obtain some of the right-of-way. City Engineer O'Donnell noted that staff s selection of Alternative 2, which is least expensive, easiest and quickest to build. He indicated that the level of service from this option might fall short in eight or ten years; and needs to be addressed to be sure it is done right. He further noted that staff would also support options 3-A and 3-B, which would need to be addressed with Caltrans for approvals, but noted the possible problems with these alternatives. He indicated that staff would also support Alternative 7-C, however the loop ramps would need to be discussed with Caltrans. He also indicated that staff would support Altemative 9 because it deals with off- ramps, which are needed. He stressed the potential stacking problems and the anticipated heavy traffic movements. Planning Commission Chairman Wilsey questioned the projections for the traffic on and off the freeway during peak times and if all possible alternatives were being considered. City Engineer O'Donnell clarified and noted that the other advantage of staff s preferred alternatives was that they PAGE FOUR - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 could be built in phases. Councilman Pape questioned Alternative 9 and the businesses that would be displaced, which would include the Gas Station, Tire Stores, etc. He stressed the amount of future traffic at the intersection and the need to pursue the most feasible option. Chairman Wilsey questioned the impact of Summerhill Drive. Commissioner Barnes questioned if the bridge on Summerhill would be widened. Mr. O'Donnell confirmed and noted the future traffic lights planned for the area. He stressed that there was no perfect plan for this intersection. Commissioner Nash questioned the time frames involved in the phasing and timing. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that once identified and approved the City portion of the funding will become a major issue. Mr. Nash stressed that there was already a problem with the intersection at this time. He indicated that he did not support taking property from existing business owners. He suggested pursuing other alternatives to avoid impacting existing businesses. He indicated that his first choice would be the first plan for the lowest costs, with his next choices being the use of Olive Street and Franklin Street. He stressed that he could not see displacing businesses. Commissioner Polk questioned why Alternative 4 was not selected, since it adds up to the highest overall capacity. He also suggested that Alternative 2 would be the best Alternative as it was the most cost effective approach, but questioned what to do in the interim over the ne~ few years until the project could be completed. Mr. Chavez indicated that Alternative 4 was dropped from the overall plan, as a loop exist ramp would not be warranted in the year 2025. Commissioner Polk questioned the loop on the northbound off-ramp. Mr. Chavez indicated that 329 vehicles per hour would use that ramp. City Engineer O'Donnell addressed Alternative 9 and noted that it would have a ramp coming off on to Suminerhill, which would be redirecting the traffic and loosing a signal. Commissioner Polk questioned the differences between Alternatives 9 and 4. Mr. O'Donnell clarified. He also noted Alternative 2 would still haee problems with the signals being too close together. Chairman Wilsey questioned Alternative 9, noting that it will appear to ha~e the same stacking problems as Summerhill Drive, and create more signal problems. He indicated that he liked the loop concept in Alternative 9, because it would take a majority of the traffic off the main ramp. City Engineer O'Donnell noted the potential of using Canyon Estates to Franklin and reduce the overall traffia Councilman Metze questioned the use of Franklin Street for public access; and suggested that it was not a user- friendly road. Chairman Wilsey noted the diagram of Franklin Street as a northbound off-ramp, but indicated that he liked the one with the on-ramp on Grape Street further south. PAGE FIVE - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 Commissioner Barnes addressed Alternative 2 and suggested it was the best design of all since it has true cloverleaf design; however it requires the acquisition of a lot of property. He expressed concern that it might take 5, 10 or 15 years to get it done. City Engineer O'Donnell clarified Alternative 2 and indicated basically everything stays the same. Commissioner Barnes suggested that Item 3-B should be of assistance to Caltrans; although it is a full cloverleaf, it is important to get rid of the traffic signal. Chairman Wilsey indicated that he likes the stacking in Alternative 3-A. Councilman Pape questioned the timeline further. Mr. Chavez indicated that much of the work could be concurrent with the Caltrans work, and most of the information will be in the Project Study Report. He noted that much of the timing would be driven by the environmental process, but most of the alternatives could be processed by Caltrans pretty quickly. He stressed that it would probably take at least a year in the environmental process, and if any property challenge the City, it would be the City Council's responsibility to look at the other possible alternatives to avoid impacting a business. Chairman Wilsey questioned relocation costs and the process for determining those costs. Councilman Pape speculated that the overall process could range from six months to two years, depending on the EIR, and questioned the sources of revenue available to pursue relocation and acquisition. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified the funding process. Councilman Pape inquired if there was a comfort level that a six month project could be addressed by representatives in Sacramento and Washington; and suggested that it might be a good idea to pursue them to get the money set aside. He expressed concern with the potential of having to wait a whole year for funding, particularly in light of the benefit this project would provide. Councilman Pape questioned Alternative 2 and what would be included besides widening the ramps. City Engineer O'Donnell clarified. Commissioner Barnes noted the potential options for widening the ramps. Councilman Pape noted that on Saturday, it took six cycles to get through the traffic signals; and indicated that he was not sure he had a preference among the alternatives, but e~ressed concern with impacting e~sting businesses. He inquired why Alternative 6 was not on the proposed final list. Mr. Chavez indicated it was not included because Caltrans would consider it a separate and individual project and require a separate Project Study Report. Councilman Metze commented that it will all be moot without Caltrans approval. Mr. Chavez indicated that Caltrans it sensitive to the needs, and likes cloverleaf ramps and looped access ramps, but there is some difficulty with the existing frontage roads. Councilman Metze suggested that Alternative 2 would be a good quick fix. PAGE SIX - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 Councilwoman Kelley concurred with Commissioner Nash that she would not want to impact e~sting businesses with the right-of-way issues. She indicated that she would be interested in Alternative 2, in conjunction with Alternative 6, as something feasible. She questioned the peak traffic levels that could serve versus the current situation. Mr. Chavez indicated that scenario had not been specifically evaluated, but during the peak periods, the intersections operate at the lowest capacity. He detailed the changes as proposed by each of the alternatives mentioned, and suggested that there would be an immediate jump in the current level of service and the capacity far traffic volumes. City Engineer O'Donnell indicated that it would be the intent to obtain the highest level of service, as soon as possible. Mayor Schiffner addressed the comparisons between the alternatives for the year 2025; and suggested that many show a very poor level of service. He indicated that he would be interested in seeing how much these alternatives would improve the current situation. He indicated that he liked Altemative 5 because he has seen it to be successful, and noted a similar design at Interstate 10 and the airport; and suggested that it would take a minimum amount of right-of-way acquisition. He also noted that it shows the same level of service during afternoon traffia City Engineer O'Donnell indicated that Alternative 5 was not chosen, because there was an attempt to choose options which could be phased; and staff was not sure how 5 could be phased, and there was a question of how to build it without shutting down the ramps and the access road. He also noted the concern about taking existing business properties, and commented that only a few of the options would produce an excellent level of service. City Manager Watenpaugh commented on some new hook ramps which were completed in Oceanside. He suggested that it was important to look at the immediate need as well as the future needs. He reiterated that the on- and off-ramps at Olive have been identified and would be a viable alternative to assist the situation. He noted that eventually Franlclin Street will be connected to Pottery Street; and suggested that the individual projects would all contribute to the ultimate solution. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wa~ecrest, indicated that the City never ceases to amaze her, but it would seem that before the shopping center was built, the traffic should have been taken into consideration. She expressed concern with fast- tracking projects and noted that she had gone to RCTC to view the maps and expressed concern with the expense of palm trees and paving of Railroad Canyon Road, and noted that it was not half as bad as the other streets in the area. She also questioned why apartments were fast tracked for this meeting; and expressed hopes that things would change soon. Mayor Schiffner clarified that this meeting was called to address the severe congestion from the existing homes and businesses. Commissioner Nash indicated that he would stand by first comments and stressed the need to alleviate the traffic problems as soon as possible. He PAGE SEVEN - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 suggested that Alternatives 2, 3-A or 3-B would be the best approaches in conjunction with connecting Canyon Estates Drive to Main Street. He indicated that the expansion under the freeway with better lighting and signaling will help. He concurred that Olive Street should be considered as part of the long term approach. He indicated that he would never consider trying to mitigate right-of-way problems with businesses. Mayor Schiffner requested confirmation that his approach was no right-of-way acquisition. Commissioner Nash confirmed. Commissioner Polk recommended Alternative 2 with the future possibility of Olive Street. He indicated that Alternative 2 was the most affordable and gets the proj ect going. He indicated that he would rely on staff to design and build the necessary arteries. Chairman Wilsey concurred with Commission Polk and City Manager Watenpaugh that it would be most advantageous to look at Olive Street. He suggested looking at short term solutions like striping the off-ramp for double . left turns and signalization improvements. Commissioner Barnes questioned the Caltrans ratings on the Alternatives recommended by staff. City Engineer O'Donnell indicated that Caltrans had not yet been approached. Commissioner Barnes commented that Altemative 2 would be a quick fix, but it would need to be in conjunction with a master plan for traffic signalization. City Manager Watenpaugh advised that the signals are timed the best they can be timed, but the problem is the stacking factor. He stressed that the lights can't be coordinated any better without the elimination of a light. Commissioner Barnes indicated that Alternative 2 would alleviate the back-up on the freeway; and concurred with City Manager Watenpaugh that Alternatives 3-B plus 6 and 7-A would be the best approach. He indicated that the traffic flow is bad and spending money on the off-ramps won't help. Councilman Pape indicated that staff had heard the Council's preferences and the key would be the phasing to get some immediate relief. He noted that a short term approach would allow more time to pursue the long term solutions. He indicated that it was ultimately a matter of a decision by Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration, and the key is that staff knows the Council concerns to be pursued at other levels. Councilman Metze concurred with Councilman Pape and Commissioners Wilsey, Polk and Nash. Councilwoman Kelley concurred with the other comments, but stressed that the most acceptable plan would be the one with the least taking of right-of- way from businesses and the least amount of displacement. She suggested Alternative 2, in conjunction with Alternative 6. Councilwoman Kelley inquired if landscaping had been included in the costs presented. Mr. Chavez indicated it was not included. PAGE EIGH'd' - STUDY SESSION 1VIINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 Mayor Schiffner eapressed understanding of the need to get something done quickly, but indicated that he did not necessarily like the least e~ensive, most disruptive solutions. He noted the popularity of Alternative 9 in this discussion, and noted that it could be done in phases. City Manager Watenpaugh commented that Alternative 9 involves major taking of right-of- way. Mayor Schiffner indicated that he liked Alternative 9, if it could be done in phases over a period of time. He suggested that any part of that alternative would provide immediate benefits, and each ramp built would help more. He indicated that he was not sure that one phase would do as much as the completion of Alternative 2, but indicated that he would be in favor of a more long range approach. City Manager Watenpaugh noted the popularity of each Alternative and noted that the consensus would seem to be Alternatives 2, 3-A or 3-B, 6 and 9. He suggested that these four options should be identified to Caltrans for consideration. He questioned the need to narrow the choices to four decisions, or whether all nine options could be taken forward. City Engineer O'Donnell indicated that the consultant agreement was for the development of four options. Mr. Chavez indicated that Caltrans was willing to do the paperwork and look at three or four alternatives. Mayor Schiffner indicated that the four alternatives recommended had been supported by the Council in some format and suggested moving forward with the proposed options. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that Alternative 6 would require a completely different study. Mr. Chavez suggested looking at Alternative 6 for a long term solution, but choosing four other options to present to Caltrans. He indicated that there was an effort to act as quickly as possible, and suggested starting that plan in ne~t year's budget. There was general discussion of the presentation of options to Caltrans and the final consensus was to look at 2, 3- A or 3-B, 7-C and 9. Cl~ris Hyland questioned the Council's ability to choose options at this meeting. City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that the work was already authorized by a contract for the study, but this consensus would be to move forward with four rather than nine, and was only intended to determine if staff was moving in the right direction. THE STUDY SESSION WAS RECESSED AT 2:30 P.M. THE STUDY SESSION RECONVENED AT 2:40 P.M. 2. Elsinore City Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1- Oak Grove Equities. (F:150.2) City Manager Watenpaugh noted that this was an opportunity for the City Council and Planning Commission to have open dialog on an issue that had come up and has never happened before with regard to an item tabled when an application has been filed. He indicated that staff was not certain of how to move forward. He noted that based on the content of the item, it was believed that the timing for discussion was right, since there was discussion of the potential for traffic impacts on Railroad Canyon/I-15. PAGE NINE - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 Community Development Director Brady advised that the Planning Commission had reviewed this project at their last meeting on December 6, with regard to a General Plan Amendment, Site Plan Amendment and Design Review for an apartment complex. He detailed the location of the 8.2 acre site for a proposed 141 apartment unit complex in nine buildings. He noted that the Planning Commission had concerns with the traffic impacts of the project and they tabled the discussion until more information was available on the alternatives. He noted that this item was presented to the Council in March of 1999, at a Study Session and staff has worked with the applicant to bring an appropriate design. He advised that the matter will be coming back to the Council at a future noticed public hearing. City Manager Watenpaugh advised that this meeting was attempt to start an open dialog between the Council and the Planning Commission and work toward regular meetings on direction, needs and standards. Mayor Schiffner commented that it was appropriate for this discussion to occur today in connection with the traffic discussion and closely following the Planning Commission discussion. Commissioner Nash indicated that his concerns at the Commission Meeting related to the public outcry regarding the Railroad Canyon traffic problems and he was concerned with adding another 300 plus residents when there was not enough information on the traffic plan yet. He suggested it would not be in the community's best interests to approve the project without traffic alternatives. He commented that he had not seen any other three-story apartments in the valley and questioned whether the amenities within the project were sufficient. Commissioner Polk indicated that he had been concerned about the impact on traffic, but was reminded by Community Development Director Brady that it was already zoned commercial. He suggested that with commercial development the traffic impact would be at least the same as this project. He noted concerns for lack of commercial space, but indicated that he liked this project and felt it would be a positive project for the area, if the traffic can be addressed. Chairman Wilsey indicated his primary concern was the traffic and today's meeting showed that efforts were being made to address it. He questioned the possibility of coordinating the timing of a project like this with the Caltrans efforts. He indicated that he had a concern with the specific plan for commercial development, since there were currently limited commercial applications along the freeway. He stressed the need for every possible square foot of commercial development to keep tax dollar revenues in the community. Commissioner Barnes noted his understanding that commercial development had already been approved for the site; and commented that the proposal would ha~e generated up to 2,400 trips a day versus the 1,000 for this project. He indicated that he was concerned with the traffic study and impacts of other PAGE ~'EN - STUAY SES5ION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 projects. He noted comments regarding improvements on Kalmia Street which is not even in the area. Councilman Metze questioned why Cottonwood Hills was not being held up for the same reasons. Councilman Pape reiterated that this project came to the Council in March, 1999 and he liked the idea and the Council requested that the applicant proceed with the project. He indicated that he had no problem back than and he has no problem now. He noted that the site was originally approved for a theater, but his project looks nice. He suggested that the applicant should be conditioned to assure that the proj ect looks like the conceptual drawings. He stressed that this project would generate less traffic than a shopping center; and if traffic is used as a criteria, all proj ects including Pardee should be denied. He questioned the proposed amenities. Glen Daigle, Applicant's representative, indicated that there would be a tennis court, pool, tot lot, with a fitness center and computer center in the clubhouse. He indicated that they believed based on studies that the amenities would be sufficient. He also advised that 81 units would have direct access garages with roll up doors and remote controlled openers. Councilman Pape questioned the exercise room and equipment. The Mr. Daigle indicated that it would be the entire second floor of the clubhouse and gave an overview of the type of equipment which might be included and noted that the tenants will help them decide on the equipment. Councilman Metze questioned the number of units. Mr. Brady advised that it included 141 units. Councilman Metze indicated that he concurred with the project in 1999 and supports in now, suggesting it was one of the better locations for a multi-family development, as long as the amenities are maintained. He questioned whether one pool would be adequate; but stressed that he would support it as long as the amenities and standards are maintained. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the three story rendering and the views presented in the original project. Community Development Director Brady indicated that the three story buildings would be located toward the back of the parcel. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that at the time the original project was presented the Council felt that due to the topography they wouldn't be out of place. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the time line for development. Mr. Daigle indicated that they were seeking approval, however the time line has not been determined. She expressed concern for the impacts on the intersection and noted that they would still be significant. She indicated that she liked the project. Councilman Metze noted that there would be some positive benefits of housing close to commercial. Mayor Schiffner noted that there had been some discussion of senior housing at that location: Mr. Daigle indicated that they were talking to the PAGE ELEVEN - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2000 neighboring property owner regarding the potential far a joint development of the project. Mayor Schiffner indicated that he liked this project, as much as he would hate to loose commercial development, the traffic would be worse with commercial development. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that ne~ year there will be an update of the General Plan, and based on economic development potential, staff will recommend some new industrial and commercial zoning. He also noted that this meeting was intended to be information, but the agenda for the Planning Commission would not be set by this group, but rather the Chairman and the Community Development Director. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, indicated that she didn't believe there should be anything built at this location until the traffic problems were solved. She noted that some people are driving to Target in Murrieta to avoid the traffic at Walmart or Vons. She indicated that no one is against the apartments, but the traffic is currently a pain in the neck. She suggested that the City was starting to loose business due to the traffic problem. Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cubre, indicated that commercial was being downgraded to high density apartments, and suggested that made no sense al all. ;~ Councilman Metze suggested that he discuss it with the landowner. George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, addressed the traffic and noted that even though commercial development creates more traffic, it is spread over more hours of the day. He indicated that with apartments there are about one and one half hours in the morning and the same in the evening. He expressed concem that these times were during peak traffic times. Mayor Schiffner thanked everyone for attending. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOiJRN THE STUDY SESSION AT 3:36 P.M. ~~ ROBERT L. SCHIF R, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE A EST: ~ ~w ~\ VICKI SAD, CMC, CITY CLERK CI'I'Y OF LAKE ELSINORE