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2019-10-02 City Council REGULAR MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers 29844 Haun Road Menifee, CA 92586 Bill Zimmerman, Mayor Greg August, District 1 Matthew Liesemeyer, District 2 Lesa Sobek, District 3 Dean Deines, District 4 Menifee City Counci! Meeting Minutes Wednesdry, October 2, 2019 4:30 PM Glosed Session 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Armando G. Villa, City Manager Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney Sarah A. Manwaring, City Clerk 1 2 3 MINUTES CLOSED SESSION 4:30 P.M.) Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Deines, Liesemeyer, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem August and Mayor Zimmerman. There were no requests to speak. The City Council recessed to Closed Session for the purposes listed below at 4:30 p.m. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Tony Falco and Rosa Falco v. City of Menifee Riverside County Superior Court Case No. MCC1700399 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 R.l.C. Construction Co., lnc vs City of Menifee Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1901445 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL . EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 City of Menifee v. All Persons lnterested Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1722064 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTIC!PATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 1 potential case REGULAR MEETING (6:00 P.M) 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Zimmerman called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Attorney Jeffrey Melching announced there was no reportable action out of Closed Session 2.ROLL CALL Attendee Name Bill Zimmerman Greg August Lesa Sobek Matt Liesemeyer Dean Deines Title Mayor District'1 District 3 District 2 District 4 Status Present Present Present Present Present 4 ,MENIFEE G1tY C)6. Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 2 of 8 3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor John Cappelen, Eagle Ridge Church 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning Commissioner Benjamin Diederich led the flag salute. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1. Outstanding Citizen of the Month for October - Carol Roquemore City Clerk Sarah Manwaring introduced Carol Roquemore and discussed her work with the canine support teams. Councilmember August reported on the canine support team and their work in the community and announced Ms. Roquemore was unable to attend the meeting. Sally Wing was present from canine support to accept the award on her behalf. The City Council presented Ms. Wing with the Outstanding Citizen Award on behalf of Ms. Roquemore, and thanked them for their service and wished Ms. Roquemore a speedy recovery. 5.2. Business Spotlight of the Month - Menifee Global Medical Center Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez introduced the Business Spotlight Program and Peter Baronoff, CEO of KPC Health Systems and Menifee Global Medical Center. Mr. Baronoff announced upcoming events, hotel expansion, and potential medica! school in Menifee. The City Council presented the certificate Mr. Baronoff. 5.3. Outstanding Citizen of the Month for September - Bernice Mathews Senior Management Analyst Samantha Rodriguez introduced Bernice Mathews and discussed her involvement with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Bernice was not present to accept the award. CERT members were present to accept the award on her behalf. The City Council thanked her for her service to the City. 6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications. 7. PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA TTEMS) Menifee resident Brian Agner asked the City Counci! to consider a street sign program to name and recognize veteran war heroes. 8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS Councilmember Liesemeyer reported on the meeting and event he attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Event Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Meeting Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 3 of 8 . WellQuest Senior Living Ground Breaking. Chats with the Chiefo Nationa! Walk/Bike to School Day Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended.. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Menifee Munch by Menifee Chamber of Commerceo Boys and Girls Club Galao John Denver Park Dedication Mayor Pro Tem August reported on the meetings and events he attended. City of Menifee State of the City Evento Town Hall in Sun City. Homeless Task Force Meeting. Your Eyes Only Animal Friends of the Valley Fundraiser Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended. City of Menifee State of the City Event. WellQuest Senior Living Ground Breaking. Menifee Historical Association Program. Extravaganza 5 Fundraiser at Web Hall in Sun City. Santa Ana Watershed Protection Agency (SAWPA) Meeting. Menifee Chamber of Commerce Board Meetingo Bright Now Dental Ribbon Cutting. Boys and Girls Club Gala. Special Conference at Latter-day Saints Church in Menifee. lnterfaith Counci! Meeting Mayor Zimmer announced he would be attending an upcoming l-215 Task Force Meeting and the Mayor's Ball hosted by the Rotary Club. Mayor Zimmerman reminded the community of Menifee Day at the SoCal Fair being held on October 11. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9.1. Approval of Minutes of September 18, 2019 The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Liesemeyer requested to pull items 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 for separate discussion. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Dean Deines Matt Liesemeyer ust, Sobek, Liesemeyer, DeinesZimmerman, Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 4 of 8 The balance of the Consent Calendar was a roved the following vote: 1 0. 1 . Waiver of Reading in Full of Any and all Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and Provide that they be read by Title Only 10.2. Warrant Register ACTION Ratified and approved the Voucher List dated 9113119, the Payroll Register/Other EFT's dated 916119 and 9116119, which have a total budgetary impact of $1 ,577 ,461.21 . 10.3. Application(s) for Per Capita Grant Funds AGTION Adopted Resolution No. 19-835, authorizing the filing of application(s) to the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation for the Proposition 68 Per Capita Program, committing to comply with all requirements for the project(s) and stating assurance of the City of Menifee to execute the grant agreement(s) and complete the project(s) if awarded. 10.4. CIP 19-15: Central Park (Neil Winter Amphitheater) Professional Design/Architectural Services Agreement ACTION 1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to IDS Group, Inc. in the amount not- to-exceed $74,585 for CIP 19-15: Central Park (Neil Winter Amphitheater) architectural design/engineering services; and2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders/contract amendment(s), if necessary for unanticipated additiona! expenditures required to execute the design/architectural services of the project in the not-to-exceed amount of 10% of the contract amount or $7,485.50 10.5. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent 10.6. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent 10.7. This item was moved to ltems Pulled from Consent 10.8. Public lmprovements, Bond Reduction, and Release of Material and Labor Bonds, TM 31 392 ACTION 1. Accepted public improvements consisting of roadldrainage improvements, water system and sewer system for TM 31 392, located south of Newport Road south of Goetz Road; and 2. Approved the 90% reduction of the Faithful Performance Bond; and Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 5 of 8 3. Approved the release of the Material and Labor Bond 10.9. Bonds and Agreement for TM 37178 ACTION Approved the bonds and agreementforTract Map (TM) 37178, Basin E Landscape lmprovements, located at the northwest corner of Town Center Drive and La Piedra Road. 10.10. Agreement with University California Riverside Extension ACTION Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (Corporate Partner Agreement) with the University of California Riverside Extension. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT 10.5. Agreement Amendment with Michael Baker International Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow presented the item. Ms. Kitzerow stated the amendment was needed to extend the project to June 30, 2020 and she discussed the factors resulting in the need for the extension. ACTION Approved Amendment No. 2 with Michael Baker International for Development Code Update, extending the Term of Services through June 30,2020. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Matt Liesemeyer Lesa Sobek Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines 10.6. Release of the 10o/o Warrantee Surety Bond, TM 31390-1 Public Works Director/City Engineer Jonathan Smith confirmed all other outside agencies had also approved the reduction and release of bonds. ACTION Approved the release of the 10% Warrantee Surety Bond for Public lmprovements associated with Tract Map 31390-1 , located south of Newport Road along Murphy Ranch Road. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Matt Liesemeyer Lesa Sobek Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines 10.7 . Release the 10% Warrantee Surety Bond, TM 31390-2 Public Works Director/City Engineer Jonathan Smith confirmed all other outside agencies had also approved the reduction and release of bonds. Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 6 of 8 11. 12. ACTION Approved the release of the 10o/o Warrantee Surety Bond for Public lmprovements associated with Tract Map 31390-2, located south of Newport Road along Murphy Ranch Road west of Murrieta Road. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Matt Liesemeyer Lesa Sobek Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None. DISCUSSION ITEMS 12.1. Words of lnspiration Policy Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen provided a presentation on the item. Councilmember Sobek requested under Section B that the invitation be "mailed or emailed" and under Section C remove "sect or deity such as Jesus Christ, Allah or Our Father in Heaven." ACTION Adopted the Words of lnspiration Policy with modifications stated by Councilmember Sobek. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Lesa Sobek Greg August Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liesemeyer, Deines 12.2. Menifee City Employees Association General and Professional Units, and Executive Director Salaries and Benefits Deputy City Manager Rochelle Clayton provided a presentation on the item. Ms. Clayton reported on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Professiona! and General Units and the proposed Resolution for the Executive Unit. Ms. Clayton provided a summary of the changes, clarified the effective date, increase on health care and comparison to surrounding cities. ACTION 1. Adopted Resolution No. 19-836, approving the Tentative Agreement (Deal Points) for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (Deal Points) and the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Menifee and the Menifee City Employees Association - General Unit, for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30,2022; and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 19-837, approving the Tentative Agreement (Dea! Points) for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (Deal Points) and the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU') between the City of Menifee and the Menifee City Employees Association - Professional Unit, for the period of July 1, Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 7 of 8 2019 through June 30, 2022: and3. Adopted Resolution No.19-838, approving the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAS) and benefits for the executive department directors for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022; and 4. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute and implement terms of the MOUs and Resolutions; and 5. Authorized the Finance department to make the necessary budget adjustments, ropriations and transfersa 12.3. Assembly Bill 109 (Realignment) and Proposition 47 Report City Attorney Jeffrey Melching introduced the item and reported on the background of Senate Bill 678, Assembly Bill 109, and Proposition 47. Police Chief Pat Walsh reported on the issues that had arisen from recent Iegislation, unintended consequences and potential solutions including an initiative that will be on the November 2020 ballot to help correct issues. Chief Walsh stated the California Police Chiefs Association was in support of Keep California Safe Act initiative and City Councils have been asked to adopt a Resolution in support. Councilmember Liesemeyer spoke in favor of asking the League of California Cities (LOCC) for their support on the item. Councilmember Sobek requested a Resolution in support of Keep California Safe Act and the need of support from the other cities. Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of going to the LOCC for their support. Mayor Zimmerman stated Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez had encouraged cities to send her letters of support for Keep California Safe Act. ACTION The Council requested that staff place an item on the agenda to adopt a Resolution of support for the Keep California Safe Act at the November 6,2019 City Council Meeting. 12.4. lllegal Dumping Update Code Enforcement Director/Building Official Colin McNie provided a presentation on the item. Mr. McNie reported on the illegal dumping around the City, ways to eliminate the blight and options for the Council to consider, such as increasing fines, impounding vehicles, establishing a Community Action Team (C.A.T.), and/or designating the code enforcement officers as illegal dumping officers pursuant to the pena! code. Councilmember Liesemeyer and Sobek spoke in favor of the presented options and Councilmember Liesemeyer stated his concern for putting code enforcement in an authority to arrest. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Adopted [Unanimous] Matt Liesemeyer Dean Deines Zimmerman, August, Sobek, Liese , Deines Menifee Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Page 8 of 8 The Council asked questions of staff regarding the impounding process, increase in dumping fees, ability to catch the violators for multiple violations, ability to create an incentive program for citizens, and disposal of tires. Mayor Zimmerman requested staff post reminders of Waste Management's bulky item pickup on social media and staff stated there would be a reminder placed in the next Menifee Matters publication. The Mayor stated he was in favor of the light pole surveillance cameras and more clean up days in each district. He also stated his concern for putting code enforcement in an authority to arrest. Councilmember Deines spoke in favor of the presented options and the Iight pole cameras. Councilmember Sobek requested a report back for follow up after the implementation of the program. Councilmember Liesemeyer requested staff look into a city incentive program for a dump fee voucher to go toward and reduce the fees at the dump. ACTION The City Council provided consensus for staff to come back with an Ordinance to increase fines, impound vehicles and establish a Community Action Team. 13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. CITY MANAGER REPORTS None. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember Sobek requested a discussion item on a veteran street naming program as presented by resident Brian Agner. Councilmember Liesemeyer seconded the request. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 14. 15. h Clerk cl MMC