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2020-05-14 City Council SPECIAL MEETING - MinutesIEEffism f \# Virtual Meeting Via RingCentral Menifee, CA 92586 BillZimmerman, Mayor Greg August, District 1 Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2 Lesa Sobeh Distict3 Dean Deines, District 4 Menifee Gity Counci! Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14,2020 4:30 PM Closed Session 5:00 PM Special Meeting Armando G. Villa, City Manager Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Sarah A. Manwaring, Gity Clerk MINUTES GLOSED SESSION (4:30 P.M.) Mayor Zimmerman opened Closed Session at 4:35 P.M. Present were Councilmembers August, Deines, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer, and Mayor Zimmerman. There were no public comments. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:36 P.M. for the purpose listed below. 1, THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES Government Code Paragraph (A) of Section 94957 SPECIAL MEETING (5:00 P.M.) 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Zimmerman called the Special Meeting to order at 5:03 P.M. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session. 2. ROLLCALL Attendee Name BillZimmerman Greg August Lesa Sobek Matt Liesemeyer Dean Deines Title Mayor District 1 District 3 District 2 District 4 Status Present Present Present Present Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sobek led the flag salute DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1. 2020 lndependenceCelebration Community Services Director Jonathan Nicks introduced Community Services Supervisor Jason Hendrix to present the item. Mr. Hendrix reported on the City's events that had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and presented options to the City Council on how to proceed with the lndependence Day Celebration 2020. The City Council asked questions of staff regarding ticket costs, ticket distribution, monitoring attendance, time frame to make decisions, how to address the business community and attendance, refunds of cancelled events 3. 4. O3. \ Menifee Mayor and City Council Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 14,2020 Page 2 of 5 City Clerk Sarah Manwaring read public comments submitted by email:. Josh B. who was in favor of proceeding with an lndependence Day Celebration.o Pam Adger who was not in favor of proceeding with an lndependence Day Celebration.o Alex Knab who was in favor of proceeding with an lndependence Day Celebration. Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer spoke in favor of Option 3, firework show only, and stated he would be in favor of a larger firework show than proposed. Councilmember Sobek spoke in favor of Option 3 and requested a Press Release to help residents understand the restrictions and reasons for the City Council's decision. Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of Option 3 and the Press Release. Councilmember August and Mayor Zimmerman spoke in favor of Option 3 Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer stated he would be in favor of raising the budget for the fireworks. Mr. Nicks stated he would speak to the vendor about options for a larger firework show. ACTION Approved Option 3, to have a fireworks show only, and provided authority for the City Manager to execute an agreement with an increased firework budget not-to-exceed 000 4.2. Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City Manager Armando Villa introduced Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow to provide a presentation on the item. Ms. Kitzerow reported on the background, Animal Friends of the Valley (AFV) proposal and scope of work, AFV Joint Powers Authority (JPA) background and cost, County of Riverside proposal and scope of work, and the fiscal impact. Councilmember August stated he was not in favor of joining the AFV's JPA. The City Council asked questions of staff regarding unforeseen charges, true up costs, San Jacinto Shelter closure, and license fee revenue. Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer stated his concerns with the travel distance and sheltering at the Riverside County and San Jacinto locations and inquired how residents would know where to find their lost pets. City Clerk Sarah Manwaring read public comments submitted by email: RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Matt Liesemeyer Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines Lesa Sobek Zimmerman, Menifee Mayor and City Council Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 14,2020 Page 3 of 5 . Gina Collelow expressed her concerns with barking dogs in her neighborhood.. Nina Medina spoke in favor of Sheltering and Animal Control with AFV. Alex Knaub spoke in favor of the least expensive option. Kris Anderson, Board Member with AFV, clarified the board members of the JPA would decide if the City could join and not AFV. Mayor Zimmerman inquired about the fees to join the JPA. Ms. Anderson stated there would be an annual bond payment. Julie Bank, Director of Animal Services with Riverside County Shelter, stated the County was looking at all options regarding keeping the shelters open, but there was no certainty. She also stated the County would submit a proposal for field services if the City was interested, and they were researching ways to bring back spay and neutering programs. Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer asked Ms. Bank questions regarding residents retrieving and surrendering animals and programs and available clinics and programs. Ms. Banks stated all animals are posted on the website and that staff was working on an online reporting system. Animal pick up was available by curbside check-in and officers were returning animals to their homes. Ms. Banks stated staff initially tries to work with pet owners and provide resources to keep their pets and offered surrendering pets by appointment. She also stated since COVID-19 there has been a stop to clinics and programs but when business could reopen, they were looking at expanding the programs. Councilmember August inquired about the impact of the City's mandatory chipping program and condition of animals received by the shelters. Ms. Bank reported there had been an increase of 23o/o for chipping and there are many animals taken in from Menifee and are in good condition. Councilmember Sobek asked Ms. Bank questions regarding penalties and ability to terminate the contract if the San Jacinto Shelter were to close. Ms. Bank stated there would not be a penalty to the City and she would have to look at if there is a time stipulation associated with the termination. She stated the closest shelter is the Riverside location in Jurupa Valley, and if the San Jacinto location were to close, the Riverside location would look into delivering pets back to their homes. Councilmember Sobek stated her concern for space at AFV, inquired about the fostering program, emergency sheltering services and programs offered. Ms. Anderson stated there would be enough room for the City's animals, and explained AFV's efforts during local emergencies and discussed their clinic services. Monica Wylie, reported on the foster home program. Councilmember August asked for clarification regarding contracting with AFV versus the JPA. Ms. Anderson and Ms. Kitzerow provided clarification. Councilmember Deines asked if AFV had discussed with the JPA having the City of Menifee join and he asked if Riverside County would approve a 90-day notice Menifee [Vlayor and City Council Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 14,2020 Page 4 of 5 if the San Jacinto shelter were to close. Ms. Anderson stated there had been discussions with the JPA and Ms. Bank stated the 90-day notice could be written in the contact and the County could do a shorter contract as well. Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer inquired about the timing to join the JPA. Ms Anderson stated service would be continued until the JPA was finalized. Mayor Zimmerman inquired about the timeframe for the City approval. Ms. Kitzerow stated staff would have to bring this item back to City Council. Councilmember Deines inquired about the field service contract from the County Ms. Kitzerow stated the County submitted an informal proposal of $345,280 for field services. Councilmember August stated he was in favor of contracting with AFV for operations only and was not in favor of joining the JPA. Councilmember Sobek stated she was in favor of combining services and contracting with AFV. Councilmember Deines recommended a one-year contract with Riverside County and revisit the JPA option when the City would not be rushed into a decision. Mayor Pro Tem Liesemeyer and Mayor Zimmerman stated they were in favor of combining services with AFV to keep service closer for residents. Councilmember Sobek inquired about negotiating with the JPA for a contract amount of what the City currently has budgeted, $657,301. ACTION Directed staff to n a contract with Animal Friends of the 4.3. Measure DD Repeal lmpact Report City Manager Armando Villa introduced Assistant City Manager Jeff Wyman to present the item. Mr. Wyman reported on the background of Measure DD; 2016 ballot language; fiscal impact; community impacts and the reduction in the Menifee Police Department, Fire Department, Code Enforcement Department and infrastructure and capital improvement projects. He continue to report on capital projects accomplished with Measure DD funds and additional impacts the repealwould have to Economic Development. Councilmember Sobek inquired about the cost to the City for the ballot measure for the 2020 Election. City Attorney Jeff Melching stated the Riverside Registrar of Voters provided an estimate of $40,000 to $50,000 for the measure. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: Adopted [4 to 1] Lesa Sobek Matt Liesemeyer Zimmerman, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines ust Menifee Mayor and City Council Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 14,2020 Page 5 of 5 City Clerk Sarah Manwaring read public comments submitted by emailo Rick Croy spoke in support of Measure DDr Don Slater spoke in opposition of Measure DDo Brianna Harnden spoke in support of Measure DDo Michael Cano spoke in support of Measure DDo Alex Knaub commented on the recommended action of the City Council Councilmember Deines commented on the importance of Measure DD ACTION Received and filed the report. 4.4. Measure DD Repeal lnitiative City Clerk Sarah Manwaring reported on the City Council's options in the process of the initiative petition to repeal Measure DD. ACTION Authorized the City Clerk to prepare Resolutions to submit the proposed Ordinance, repealing Measure DD, without alteration, to the voters at the City's General Municipal Election on November 2O2O and back to Council for ado 5. ADJOURN Mayor Zirnmernran adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M. hA. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Lesa Sobek Matt Liesemeyer st, Sobek,, DeinesZimmerman,