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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Also present: Acting Community Director Seumalo, P tinning C Herrington. BUSINESS ITEM(S) 1. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission: ion, Public Works Office Specialist PC July 17, 2012 Item No. 1b Page 1 of 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2012 Page 2 of 4 a. Adopt a resolution finding that the Capital Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan. b. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and the Planning Commission resolution to the City Council as required by Section 65401 of the Government Code. Public Works Director Seumalo presented the staff report. He also let Commissioner Gonzales know that the slope repair on Hunt Street was suppose to start 2 weeks ago but the contractor contacted the Ci and said they are i finishing another job and are to begin the slope repai~;~~n Monday, June 25, 2012. Commissioner Gonzales asked if Public Works Director Seµalo has seen the Veterans Memorial at Elsinore High School and noe~d that it°1antastic. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he has tot. Commissioner Blake stated that ii it is quite impressive. " e Public Works Director Seumalo wanted the Comfission to recognize Finance Director Riley for the work that heid on the Capital a provement Program. Commissioner Morsch asked if th e tsXqt.wndameni' ifference between the project costs and the Capital Improv.',ement`rogram ao opposed to the budget with the City. Public Works Director SeurnaCo st2tdtitat the amounts that were shown on the Counc c a are more "consisten' with what will be presented financially to the( ncil. ~pmissioneir;tvlorsch stated that staff did a good job accounting for allots an commenderi staff for placing emphasis on the beautification of the at~~ p~radingCity's appearance. Public Works Director Sre~alo,tated theappyecia es the comments and wanted to pass them apA,ng to Firm Dire~ior Riley and Interim City Manager Evans and noted that ttre Interim nagers:pproach is public safety, and extreme customer service F% also stated that Fi ce Director Riley met the City's budget goal. Commission y orsch suggested that engineering staff use 22 inch monitors instead of 1 ph monitors for better productivity. Public Works Director Seumalo stated tFat„the 17 inch monitor is appropriate for staff to complete their job duties. Comm",16sioner Morsch stated that he would speak to the Council regarding purchasing 22 inch monitors. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he appreciates the support. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked if anything had been done regarding the intersection of Riverside Drive and Gunnerson Avenue because it is a dangerous intersection. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the City is lacking funding but they are continuing to look at ways to fund safety improvements. He stated that the City of Lake Elsinore is going to request funding of 2 million dollars for the Gunnerson Avenue intersection signalization to promote safety at PC July 17, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 2 of 4 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2012 Page 3 of 4 the location. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that he is frustrated that people have died and have been hurt at this location and nothing is being done about it due to funding issues. He asked Public Works Director Seumalo if the City is setting aside funding for the intersection. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the City is not allocating annually for the signalization of this intersection. Commissioner Blake stated that he appreciates staffs thorough work on the Capital Improvement Program report and requested more detail for future meetings. Motion by Commissioner Gonzales and see ~axby Commissioner Morsch to approve Resolution N/~ 012-22, a Resolution of the Planning Commission o hefty of Lake Elsinore, California, finding that tithe C I Improvement Program conforms to the-. Lake Elslna~~ General Plan; Motion passed 5-0. rw STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo s!atec forward and construction work is ata t Launch will be on June 30, 2012, a~r have received their invitations. He al: and Commissioner Blake on their reap Commissioner Gonzal°eervinq as that the Boat Launch Project is moving nished Th%nd Opening for the Boat hopefully thee; y riving Commissioners 1 corgtatuJated,Vice Chairperson O'Neal 3Intmen€t~~e Commission and thanked Office Special Commission. Gonzales for his work on the Acting Ccsffmui~~evelapment Director Morelion thanked Commissioner Gonzal s for serving as Com ssdoner and is looking forward to seeing him in the fur,. He also stated thae Boat Dock Standards have been indefinitely put on hold end will not golnto the City Council on June 26, 2012. Commissioner Blake thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his service on the Commission, and noted that his commitment to the community has been a model to each Commissioner. Also, he stated that July 4th will be coming up and thanked Commissioner Gonzales for serving the Nation and acknowledged all of the men and women that are serving and are in harms way. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he has enjoyed serving as Commissioner for the City and thanked staff for their help, working with all of the different Planning Commissioners and City Council members throughout the years. PC July 17, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 3 of 4 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Morsch thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his service on the Commission and stated that he has been a great resource and treasure to the community. Vice Chairperson O'Neal thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his service as Commissioner and as Chairman on the Planning Commission, and for the contribution and knowledge that he has brought to the Commission. Chairperson Jordan thanked Commissioner Gonzales for the many years that he has served on the Commission. She also congratulateommissioner Blake and Vice Chairperson O'Neal for their appointments.' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come beforree 11he Plarj;t rng Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6.30 p.m. O'next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Ity of Lake Elsinoreuill,be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the G~~ural Center located at X53 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California., Shelly VJordan • S~hairpe son Attest: ,40 Warren Morelion ah Acting Community Di'~!gloprnerff„pirector PC July 17, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 4 of 4