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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of June 19, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of June 19, 2012
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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.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of June 19, 2012
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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:
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Warren Morelion ah
Acting Community Di'~!gloprnerff„pirector
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