HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2005 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Magee at 5 :00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN,
KELLEY, SCHIFFNER,
MAGEE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Community
Services Director Sapp, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Finance
Manager Magee, Public Works Manager Payne, Recreation/Tourism
Manager Fazzio, Parks & Open Space Manager Fazzio, Planning/Code
Enforcement Manager Villa, Building & Safety Manager Chipman,
Engineering Manager Seumalo, and Deputy City Clerk Ray.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - City Manager. (F:46.1)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
L TIGA TION - Larios v. Santiago, Riverside Superior Court Case No. TEC
058066. (F:40.1)(X:52.2)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR-
Property: A.P.N. 377-180-037 (Silver StreetlMinthom Street)
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Negotiating Parties: City of Lake Elsinore and Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Lake Elsinore.
Under Negotiation: Terms. (F:40.1 )(X:48.1)
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED at 6:00
P.M.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 P.M.)
Mayor Magee reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting in Public Session at
7 :00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCKLEY, HICKMAN,
KELLEY, SCHIFFNER,
MAGEE
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ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Community
Services Director Sapp, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Finance
Manager Magee, Public Works Manager Payne, RecreationlTourism
Manager Fazzio, Parks & Open Space Manager Fazzio, Planning/Code
Enforcement Manager Villa, Building & Safety Manager Chipman,
Engineering Manager Seumalo, and Deputy City Clerk Ray.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commission Chairman Ron LaPere.
INVOCATION - MOMENT OF SILENCE PRAYER
Mayor Magee led the meeting in a moment of silent prayer.
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PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
a. Proclamation-Pastor Fred Rodriguez. (F:122.1)
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner presented the Proclamation to Pastor Rodriguez.
Pastor Rodriguez thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation he
was presented. He indicated that the leadership of the City was admirable and
indicated that his church was praying for each and every Councilmember; and
that God would continue to give them wisdom in leading the community
b. Presentation-RDA Committee Member Wilsey. (F:134.1)
Mayor Magee indicated that Rita Wilsey was a long time resident of the
Elsinore Valley, business owner, and advocate for the City. He indicated that
her late husband Al Wilsey served on the Planning Commission with great
distinction for more than a decade. Mayor Magee explained that Rita Wilsey
volunteered to be on the Redevelopment Agency Committee. He indicated that
she had recently submitted her resignation. Mayor Magee presented her with a
Certificate of Recognition.
Rita Wilsey thanked Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner and the City Council for the
opportunity to serve on the Committee.
c. Proclamation-100th Anniversary - Rotary International. (F: 122.1)
Mayor Magee read and presented the proclamation to Lake Elsinore Rotary
Club. Each Rotary member introduced themselves and highlighted their
involvement in the Community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold commented that the City Council met in Closed Session.
She indicated that Item A had no reportable action, although there was an open
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session Item No. 36 in connection with the hiring of a recruiting firm to seek and
recruit a permanent City Manager.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that Item B - Larios v. Santiago, City Council
voted unanimously to approve a Settlement Agreement. She further indicated that
the Settlement Agreement provided that the plaintiff would dismiss the City
without any liability, so it would be at no cost to the City. She indicated that the
City was improperly named a party and the City was agreeing not to pursoo a
reimbursement of its costs, as the City did not incur a cost, it was covered by the
J oint Powers Insurance Authority and their recommendation was to move forward
with the settlement.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that Item C had no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 1 MINUTE
Paula Graver, Lake Elsinore, commented that on March 12th they would be
celebrating the two year anniversary of the "Support the Troop Rallies".
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Dick Knapp, commented that the City was going to flood. He requested that
Council contact County Flood Control to have the Wasson Creek basin cleaned
out before the next rain storm came. He indicated that he had contacted the
County Flood Control in regard to the catch basin.
Mayor Magee informed everyone that he had received 27 requests to speak on
Item No. 35 - Lake Elsinore Rental Housing Safety program. Mayor Magee with
the approval of the Councilmembers suggested hearing Item No. 35 after the
Consent Calendar. City Council concurrence was obtained.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY A
VOTE OF 4-0-1 WITH MAGEE ABSTAINING FROM VOTE ON ITEM 10
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
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1. The following Minutes were approved:
(F:44.4)
a. Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session -
January 20, 2005.
b. Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session-
January 25, 2005.
2. Ratified Warrant List for February 15,2005. (F:12.3)
3. Received & Filed corrected Investment Reports for:
(F: 12.5)
a. July, 2004
b. August, 2004
c. September, 2004
d. October, 2004
e. November, 2004
f. December, 2004
4. Rejected and referred Claim No. 2005-8 from Yvette D. Fuentes to Claims
Administrator for handling. (F:52.2)
5. Approved waiver of formal bid process for additional purchase of Rip-Rap
Rack for Levee repair. (F:92.1)
6. Granted the exemption to bid procedures for City Hall. (F:50.1)
7. Granted the exemption to bid procedures for the purchase of the G.I.S.
Division Trailer. (F:50.1)
8. Approved contract and authorized the City Manager to sign contract with
P.M. Services for professional engineering services. (F:68.1)
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9. Approved the agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with
Centex Homes for reimbursement of drainage and street improvements costs
for the construction of master planned storm drain facilities and traffic
improvement fund projects within the Ramsgate Specific Plan Area.
(F:68.1 )(X: 150.2)
10. Approved the Final Map 25478 subject to City Engineer's acceptance.
(F: 160.2)
11. Approved Quitclaim Deed for a remnant portion of Railroad Canyon Road.
(F: 132.1)(X: 156.1)
BUSINESS ITEM
35. Lake Elsinore Rental Housing Safety Program - Ordinance No. 1140.
(F:87.1)
City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. He indicated that the
program was not intended to require units to be brought up to the existing
building codes and regulations. He indicated that the intention of the program
was to inspect housing units to ensure they were in compliance with minimum
standards in terms of health and safety standards.
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Councilman Buckley indicated that during the 4:00 p.m. Study Session it was a
clear unanimous sense with the Council that this item was a no go.
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED BY
A UNANIMOUS VOTE TO REJECT THE ORDINANCE AS PROPOSED;
AND DIRECTED STAFF TO CREATE RENTER RIGHTS/LANDLORD
RIGHTS PAMPHLETS TO BE HANDED OUT TO LANDLORDS TO BE
DISTRIBUTED TO RENTERS, AS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL
LANDLORDS TO DO SO. THE CITY REINVIGORATES THE MULTI-
FAMILY CRIME FREE HOUSING PROGRAM. STAFF RESEARCHES
ADDITIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT AND SIGNIFICANTLY
INCREASES FINES.
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Councilwoman Kelley indicated that her intention was to pull the agenda item
off to have a Study Session in the future, but she was satisfied with the motion
made by Councilman Buckley.
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner indicated that he felt majority of the Council was in
favor of a program that would protect the renter. He suggested putting the item
to rest at this time.
Councilman Hickman indicated that Code Enforcement needed more power.
He indicated that he was not in favor of the program the way it was written;
and he was not there to tax the rental property owners.
Mayor Magee indicated that the program represented an arbitrary unappealable
application of fee which was a tax. He indicated that he could not support a tax
on business which would then be passed along to the resident in an increase in
their monthly rent. He indicated that there were already mechanisms in place
to protect Lake Elsinore renters.
Elizabeth Ferguson, 15177 Lincoln Street, Lake Elsinore, suggested
implementing the Multi-Family Crime Free Housing Program in Lake Elsinore.
She indicated that she had visited the Lake Elsinore Police Department to have
it implemented into her property and did receive a response. She requested a
point of contact to receive more information on the program. City Manager
Brady indicated that there was a plan in the works to get another training
session for the program and staff would notify rental property owners that left
contact information.
Bud Attridge, Lake Elsinore, thanked Council for rejecting the Ordinance.
Dale Hite, 115 N. Kellogg, suggested an alternative to the approved the motion.
He suggested giving the landlords voluntary inspections and issuing a grade
similar to that of the restaurant industry.
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Norm Gritton, 27245 Highway 74, commended Council on making the right
decision. He indicated that the City of Riverside had gone through a similar
issue. He indicated there were already things in place to protect renters.
City Manager Brady announced that the next Multi-Family Housing Crime
Free Program would be held at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, at 8:00
a.m., March 17th. He suggested that if there was anyone that would like to
attend they should contact City Hall.
PUBLIC HEARING
21. Tentative Parcel Map No. 31901 - D&D Cattle, LLC - Collier Avenue
between Central Avenue and Chaney Street. (F: 11 0.2)
City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. Mr. Brady deferred to
Planning/Code Enforcement Manager Villa. Mr. Villa gave an in depth
review of the item. He indicated that the property was currently under
construction. He indicated the applicant had agreed to all of the conditions of
approval.
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MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
A UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 31901.
BASED ON THE EXHIBITS AND FINDINGS, BASED ON THE FINDINGS
AND EXHIBITS AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City),
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees,
Agents, and its Consultants from any claim, action, or proceeding against
the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, or Agents to attach, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards,
or legislative body concerning implementation and construction of
Tentative Parcel Map No. 31901, which action is bought within the time
period provided for in California Government Code Sections 65009 and/or
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66499.37, and Public Resources Code Section 21167. The City will
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding
against the City and will cooperate fully with the defense.
2. Tentative Parcel Map No. 31901 will expire two (2) years from date of
approval unless within that period of time an appropriate instrument has
been filed and recorded with the County Recorder, or an extension of time
is granted by the City of Lake Elsinore City Council in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act and the LEMC.
3. The Tentative Parcel Map shall comply with the State of California
Subdivision Map Act and shall comply with all applicable requirements of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Title 16 unless modified by approved
Conditions of Approval.
4. Prior to final certificate of occupancy of the Tentative Parcel Map, the
improvements specified herein and approved by the Planning Commission
and the City Council shall be installed, or agreements for said
improvements, shall be submitted to the City for approval by the City
Engineer, and all other stated conditions shall be complied with. All
uncompleted improvements must be bonded for as part of the agreements.
5. All lots shall comply with minimum standards contained in the LEMC.
6. A precise survey with closures for boundaries and all lots shall be provided
per the LEMC.
7. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the Riverside County Fire
Department.
8. The applicant shall meet all requirements of Elsinore Valley Municipal
Water District (EVMWD).
9. The applicant shall comply with the following City programs: the City
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Source Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste
Element, the County Solid Waste Management Plan and Integrated Waste
Management Plan.
10. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit a letter of
verification (will-serve letter) to the City Engineer, for all required utility
servIces.
11. The applicant shall pay applicable fees and obtain proper clearance from
the Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) prior to issuance of
building permits.
12. The Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Fee (MSHCP) will be due upon
issuance of each building permit.
13. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees including park fees.
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14. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing electric utility
company.
15. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing gas utility
company.
16. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing telephone utility
company.
17. A bond is required guaranteeing the removal of all trailers used during
construction.
18. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall prepare
and record CC&R's against the commercial manufacturing business park
requested herein. The CC&R's shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director or Designee and the City Attorney. The
CC&R's shall include methods of maintaining common areas, parking and
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drive aisle areas, landscaped areas including parkways, and methods for
common maintenance of all underground, and above ground utility
infrastructure improvements necessary to support the complex. In addition,
CC&R's shall established methods to address design improvements.
19. Each building owner shall have full access to commonly owned areas
(parking), facilities and utilities.
20. The City's Noise Ordinance shall be met during all site preparation activity.
Construction shall not commence before 7:00 AM and cease at 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday. Construction activity shall not take place on
Saturday, Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
ENGINEERING
21.All Public Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of
development as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
prior to final map approval.
22. Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34,
Resolution 85-26).
23. The Traffic Mitigation Fee is $25,150, the Drainage Fee is $4,175 (Warm
Springs East District), the K-Rat Fee is $910 and the TUMF is $23,300 if
building permits are obtained on/after July 1, 2004.
24. Submit a "Will Serve" letter to the City Engineering Division from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have
been made for this project. Submit this letter prior to final map approval.
25. Dedicate a 5 ft. wide strip of additional street right-of-way along the
frontage of Collier Avenue to the City prior to final map approval.
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26. Sidewalks, with handrail, will be required to be constructed along Collier
Avenue.
27. If the existing street improvements are to be modified, the existing street
plans on file shall be modified accordingly and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. An encroachment permit will
be required to do the work.
28. Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (LEMC
12.04). Plans must be approved and signed by the City Engineer prior to
final map approval (LEMC 16.34).
29. All parcels shall have direct access to public right-of-way or be provided
with a minimum 26-foot ingress and egress easement to public right-of-way
with no on-street parking from the tract boundaries to Minthorn Street by
separate instrument or through map recordation.
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30. The 26 foot easement for access to Parcel Map 31901 must be approved by
the Riverside County Fire Department prior to final map approval.
31. Riverside County Fire Department must approve easement widths and
turning radii within the site prior to final map approval.
32. The 26 foot ingress/egress easement to Chaney Street must exit onto
Chaney Street at least 200 feet from the intersection of Chaney Street and
Collier Avenue.
33. Developer shall contribute $4,600 for the design and construction of the
landscaping for one-half of a "raised landscaped" median along the
frontage of Collier Avenue prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
34. Provide reciprocal access easement to PM 21297.
35. Applicant shall install street lights consistent with City Standards along
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36. Street improvement plans and specifications shall be prepared by a
California Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements shall be designed and
constructed to Riverside County Road Department Standards, latest edition,
and City Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
37. Applicant shall construct public improvements or enter into an agreement
with the City for the construction of public works improvements and shall
post the appropriate bonds prior to final map approval.
38. Pay all fees and meet requirements of encroachment permit issued by the
Engineering Division for construction of public works improvements
(LEMC 12.08 and Resolution 83-78).
39. All compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with
tie notes delineated on 8 ~" X 11 II Mylar) shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division before final inspection of public works
improvements will be scheduled and approved.
40. Applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements for off-site grading
from the adjacent property owners prior to final map approval.
41. Arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles,
vaults, etc.) out of the roadway or alley shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or his agent.
42. Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County
Fire.
43. Provide street lighting and show lighting improvements as part of street
improvement plans as required by the City Engineer.
44. Developer shall install blue reflective pavement markers in the street at all
fire hydrant locations.
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45. Applicant shall submit a traffic control plan showing all traffic control
devices for the project to be approved prior to final map approval. All
traffic control devices shall be installed prior to final inspection of public
improvements. This includes No Parking and Street Sweeping Signs for
streets within the tract.
46. All improvement plans and maps shall be digitized. At Certificate of
Occupancy applicant shall submit tapes and/or discs which are compatible
with City's ARC Info/GIS or developer to pay $300 per sheet for City
digitizing.
47. All utilities except electrical over 12 kv shall be placed underground, as
approved by the serving utility.
48. Apply and obtain a grading permit with appropriate security prior to
building permit issuance. A grading plan signed and stamped by a
California Registered Civil Engineer shall be required if the grading
exceeds 50 cubic yards or the existing flow pattern is substantially
modified as determined by the City Engineer. If the grading is less than 50
cubic yards and a grading plan is not required, a grading permit shall still
be obtained so that a cursory drainage and flow pattern inspection can be
conducted before grading begins.
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49. Provide soils, geology and seismic report including street design
recommendations. Provide final soils report showing compliance with
recommendations.
50. An Alquis-Priolo study shall be performed on the site to identify any
hidden earthquake faults and/or liquefaction zones present on-site.
51. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer
and he shall certify all slopes steeper than 2 to 1 for stability and proper
erosion control. All manufactured slopes greater than 30 feet in height shall
be contoured. _
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52. Individual lot drainage shall be conveyed to a public facility or accepted by
adjacent property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance or conveyed to
a drainage easement.
53. On-site drainage facilities located outside of road right-of-way should be
contained within drainage easements shown on the final map. A note
should be added to the final map stating: "Drainage easements shall be kept
free of buildings and obstructions".
54. All natural drainage traversing site shall be conveyed through the site, or
shall be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City
Engineer.
55. The site is in the Flood Zone AO; FIRM Map 0606362062F Revised
August 18, 2003 and building pads shall be constructed 1 foot above
existing adjacent grades.
56. Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.64 regarding flood hazard regulations.
57. Meet all requirements ofLEMC 15.68 regarding floodplain management.
58. The applicant to provide FEMA elevation certificates prior to certificate of
occupanCIes.
59. Submit Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports for review and approval by City
Engineer and the Riverside County Flood Control District prior to approval
of final map. Developer shall mitigate any flooding and/or erosion caused
by development of site and diversion of drainage.
60. All drainage facilities in this tract shall be constructed to Riverside County
Flood Control District Standards.
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61. Storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately stenciled to prevent illegal
dumping in the drain system, the wording and stencil shall be approved by
the City Engineer.
62. Ten year storm runoff should be contained within the curb and the 100 year
storm runoff should be contained within the street right-of-way. When
either of these criteria is exceeded, drainage facilities should be installed.
63. Developer shall be subject to all Master Planned Drainage fees and will
receive credit for all Master Planned Drainage facilities constructed.
64.Applicant will be required to install BMP's using the best available
technology to mitigate any urban pollutants from entering the watershed.
65. Applicant shall provide the city with proof of his having filed a Notice of
Intent with the Regional Water Quality Control Board for the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program with a storm
water pollution prevention plan prior to issuance of grading permits. The
applicant shall provide an S WPPP for post construction which describes
BMP's that will be implemented for the development including
maintenance responsibilities.
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66. Education guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMP) shall be
provided to residents of the development in the use of herbicides,
pesticides, fertilizers as well as other environmental awareness education
materials on good housekeeping practices that contribute to protection of
storm water quality and met the goals of the BMP in Supplement "A" in the
Riverside County NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan.
67. Applicant shall provide first blush BMP's using the best available
technology that will reduce storm water pollutants from parking areas and
driveway aisles.
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68. Parking lot and roof runoff must go through a filtering system before
draining to the public maintained storm drain and or provide permeable
parking lot gutters.
69.Applicant shall cause to be recorded a CC&R's with recordation of final
map which provides for irrevocable reciprocal parking, circulation, loading
and landscape maintenance easement in favor of all lots subject to the
approval of the director of Community Development & the City Attorney.
The CC& R's shall enforce standards of building maintenance,
participation in landscape maintenance, prohibition of outside vehicle or
material storage.
70.1n accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste disposal &
recycling, the applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R Inc. for
removal and disposal of all waste material, debris, vegetation and other
rubbish generated during cleaning, demolition, clear and grubbing or all
other phases of construction.
22. Declaration of Weeds. Rubbish. Refuse and Dirt as a nuisance - property
owners to be notified - Resolution No. 2005-15. (F:166.1)
City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. Mr. Brady deferred to
Parks & Open Space Manager Fazzio. Mr. Fazzio gave a more in depth
review of the item.
Mayor Magee opened the public hearing at 7 :40 p.m.
Mayor Magee closed the public hearing at 7 :44 p.m.
Councilman Hickman noted the number of vacant property owners; and he
further noted that it cost over $3,500 in postage. Councilman Hickman
indicated that Mr. Fazzio handled this issue last year efficiently and
professionally; and suggested that the mailers listed Mr. Fazzio as the contact
person.
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MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-15:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT LIENS AND
DECLARING THAT CERTAIN WEEDS, RUBBISH REFUSE AND DIRT
AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14875 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND
REQUIRE A NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE PROPERTY OWNER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 12, PART 5, CHAPTER 2, OF THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
PROVIDING FOR A HEARING ON OBJECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH
FILING OF COST REPORTS AND ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING
PROPERTY OWNERS.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
31. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore declaring its
Intention to Order Vacation ofa portion of3rd Street. east of Collier Avenue-
Resolution No. 2005-14. (F:I0.l)
City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. He explained that it was
for installation of a pump station at that location. He indicated that the
adjacent property had expressed concerns about the issue. He further
indicated that City staff and EVMWD staff had met with the property owner
and the applicant (CENTEX Homes). He deferred to Engineering Manager
Seumalo. Mr. Seumalo gave a more in depth review of the item.
Cheryl KirkPatrick, Attorney at Law, commented that she was representing the
adjacent property owner Mr. John O'Doherty. She indicated that her
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understanding was that Mr. O'Doherty had not received proper notice of the
City Council proceedings or the Intent to Vacate. She also indicated that Mr.
O'Doherty indicated that he was told at the last Council meeting he would
receive maps and plans; and he had not received those items from the City.
She also indicated that Mr. O'Doherty requested no action be taken on this
item at this meeting.
Mayor Magee requested that Engineering Manager Seumalo give some insight
on the meeting with EVMWD.
Engineering Manager Seumalo indicated that the meeting took place Monday
or Tuesday the previous week; and the attendees were himself, Mr. Holmquist,
Mr. Miller, and Mr. O'Doherty. He indicated that they had discussed the
vacation of the area away from Collier Avenue towards the freeway right-of-
way, two thirds of that area. He indicated that the discussion was due to
Mr. O'Doherty's feeling that he was being damaged because of access and
aesthetics to his property. He indicated that they also discussed the plans. He
noted it was their intent and he believed that Engineering staff had passed on
information to Mr. O'Doherty, but he would need to check with staff. He
indicated that they were to meet again preferable this week to discuss it
further. He indicated that they had every intention of meeting with him and
they did. Mayor Magee advised that staff needed to verify that Mr. O'Doherty
did receive copies of those engineering documents; he believed it was a good
idea to provide him with those documents. He indicated that the item before
Council was a notice of intent to vacate and set a Public Hearing one month
from today. Mr. Seumalo indicated that there was a Planning Commission
Meeting that they would also hear the matter and Mr. O'Doherty would be
noticed on that as well.
Councilman Buckley indicated that Mr. O'Doherty had left him a voicemail
message earlier that day. He indicated that the message indicated Mr.
O'Doherty apologized for not being able to attend the meeting and indicated
he had not received documents.
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Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner indicated that he was going to vote no, based on the
principal that he was unhappy with the way the situation had been handled.
He indicated that the issue had gone too far and Council never had a chance
before to make a decision or discuss this with the property owner.
MOVED BY HICKMAN, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY A
VOTE OF 4-1 WITH SCHIFFNER VOTING NO TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-14:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-14
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER VACATION OF A
PORTION OF 3RD STREET EAST OF COLLIER AVENUE.
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32. Appointment of General Plan Advisory Committee.
(F:83.3)
Mayor Magee gave an overview of the item. He deferred to Councilwoman
Kelley and Councilman Buckley.
Councilwoman Kelley thanked everyone who submitted an application. She
indicated they had received over 22 applicants and there was a balance
between County and City residents and a balance between large and small
business owners.
Councilman Buckley echoed Councilwoman Kelley's comments. He
indicated that there were 11 appointees and 2 alternates. He indicated that the
alternates were expected to attend each of the meetings. Councilman Buckley
read the names of the appointees and alternates as follows:
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APPOINTEES
Lorraine Watts
Charles Shamblin
Carol Pollock
Carl Johnson
Fred Francia
Tom Tomlinson
Steve Wallace
Dr. Anthony Salmon
Michael O'Neal
John Hamilton
Emerson Brigham
ALTERNATES
Tim Fleming
Charlene Cleary
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Mayor Magee congratulated the appointees and alternates for the committee;
and thanked the individuals who did not get appointed for their concern and
offer to volunteer for the community.
33. Request for Proposals: Branding and Public Relations/Marketing Plan.
(F:70.1 )(X:44.1)
Mayor Magee introduced the item and deferred to Information!
Communications Manager Dennis for an overview of the item. Information!
Communications Manager Dennis indicated that staff created an RFP which
was the item before Council. He indicated that the objective of a branding
campaign was to impress the City of Lake Elsinore's identity upon an existing
group of potential customers, citizens or clientele. He indicated that this was
what made the City distinct in how it carries itself into the future.
Councilman Buckley complimented Mr. Dennis on the staff report. He
indicated the item was discussed more in detail at the 4:00 p.m. Study
Session.
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MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY MAGEE AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ISSUE THE RFP WITH THE
MODIFICATIONS MADE AT THE STUDY SESSION AND AS SOON
AS THE CHANGES WERE COMPLETE ALLOW FOR
DISTRIBUTION; AND APPOINT COUNCILMEMBERS BUCKLEY
AND HICKMAN TO SUBCOMMITTEE.
34. Amended Agreement for Campground Concession to include operation of
Seaport Boat Launch. (F:68.1)(X:92.1)
Mayor Magee introduced the item and deferred to Lake & Aquatic Resources
Director Kilroy. Mr. Kilroy gave an in depth overview of the item. He
indicated that the Concessionaire showed an interest in operating the boat
launch. He further indicated that staff had done a comparison between a City
operated facility and an operation by a Concessionaire. He further indicated
that regardless of who operates the facility, the City would receive $8 per
vessel for the day use pass; and by a Concessionaire operating the facility the
City would not pay an operating cost. He also indicated that according to the
analysis the City made $10,000 net revenue by allowing a Concessionaire to
operate the facility. He indicated that the Concessionaire might be able to
increase the use of both facilities by tying them together.
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MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN.
36. Selection of recruiting firm for City Manager. (F:46.1)
Councilman Buckley indicated that seven firms submitted resumes. He
indicated that two were selected for interviews - Alliance was selected along
with Wilcox, Miller & Nelson. He indicated that the subcommittee did meet
with each firm. He indicated that they had offered two distinct concepts. He
indicated that the subcommittee selected Wilcox, Miller & Nelson for Council
approval.
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Councilwoman Kelley indicated that both firms were impressive. She
indicated that she agree with Subcommittee Member Buckley in the selection
of Wilcox, Miller & Nelson.
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner clarified for the public that the firm was not going to
hire a City Manager, but find qualified candidates and create a list to present
to the Council.
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION TO EXECUTE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
WILCOX, MILLER & NELSON.
37. Fire Station Naming - Station 94. (F:127.3)
City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. He indicated that the
naming committee recommendation was to reflect the geographical location of
the Fire Station from a safety stand point that allowed Fire personnel'and
residents to know where the station was located. He indicated that they
recommended the name be Canyon Hills Fire Station. He further indicated
that they recommended that the policy for naming new Fire Stations followed
the same reflection of the geographical location the station was in; and for the
Rosetta Canyon Fire Station they recommended it be named Rosetta Canyon
Fire Station.
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BUCKLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE
BY THE FIRE STATION NAMING COMMITTEE TO NAME STATION 94
- CANYON HILLS FIRE STATION AND THE ROSETTA CANYON
STATION TO BE NAMED ROSETTA CANYON FIRE STATION.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
Donald Foster, 29256 Northpointe Street commented that he and the residents in
his neighborhood needed help in renewing the beauty in their neighborhoods. He
indicated that when he bought his home he had to sign CR&R's, which indicated
that boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, trash receptacles, and junk in front of the
house, it had to be behind a fenced area. He indicated that he had recently had an
appraisal done on his home and the appraiser lowered the appraisal for poor
appearance of the neighborhood. He indicated that an exact model of his home
without a view sold for $50,000 more than their appraisal. He indicated that most
of the residents with these issues had received warnings and the warnings were
ignored. He indicated that the fines should be increased. He proposed an
ordinance to enforce the hour's trash receptacles were allowed in front of homes
and to restore and enforce the newer neighborhoods CC&R's as originated.
Mayor Magee thanked Mr. Foster for his comments and indicated that he would
give his phone number to the City Manager so that staff could do a follow up.
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James Bush, 32480 Cape Drive, commented that his rights had been violated in
the City of Lake Elsinore. He indicated that he lived in the Serenity tract and KB
Homes were starting a building project. He indicated that before the project was
built he had gone to the City Planning Department and expressed his concerns and
his desire to be involved in the project. He indicated that he was told not to worry
he would be sent information and would have an opportunity to be involved in the
project. Mr. Bush explained that he was never notified and when things started to
unfold he attended another Council Meeting and requested to be involved again.
He indicated that he was promised that he would be allowed to be involved and his
rights would not be violated; and his name would be put on the mailing list and the
information would be sent to him. He further indicated that now there was a house
built along the side of his home and when he came out his front door or looked out
his windows, what used to be a beautiful view of the mountains was now the sight
of a house, a garage and an electric meter. He noted that he was not given the
opportunity to be a part of the project and everything seemed to have been
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approved and moving forward. He indicated that he was not trying to make
enemies, but was asking for help to protect his rights.
Mayor Magee commented that Council would ask staff to meet with Mr. Bush to
discuss the project and what was approved and try to determine why he was left
off the list. Mayor Magee apologized to Mr. Bush and requested that if Mr. Bush
had not received a call by the end of the week he contact him directly.
Mr. Bush indicated that he had contacted the superintendents of the project and
they came to his home and they apologized and told him they would talk to their
people. He was assured that they would do what was necessary to ensure this
issue was taking care of. He indicated that they gave him a contact number and he
had called and had not received a response at this time.
Dave Sapp, Community Services Director, announced the new recreation
brochure. He listed some of the programs in the brochure. He also announced the
Easter Egg Hunt & Children's Fair on March 26.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold indicated that during the motion for Item No. 36 there was
not a dollar amount announced. Councilman Buckley indicated that it was a total
of $18,000.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman Kelley commented on the following:
1) Thanked everyone that applied for the General Plan Committee.
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Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner commented on the following:
1) Thanked the rental property owners for their attendance.
Councilman Hickman commented on the following:
1) Congratulated Alicia Deseola on being the only student from Elsinore High
School along with 19 other students in the Inland Valley for a trip to Europe.
He indicated that there was a fund raiser for her at Annie's to pay for some of
the expense.
Councilman Buckley had no comments.
Mayor Magee commented on the following:
1) The subcommittee for the benefit audit met and distributed the draft benefit
audit to the balance of the Council, City Manager, City Attorney's Office; and
had requested input from the Council. He requested that the balance of the
Council contact a member of the subcommittee to add input. He requested
the item be put on the March 22nd Agenda.
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2) He commended the Lake Elsinore Police Department for the apprehension of a
criminal that had been involved in several criminal acts in the Downtown area.
3) Commended the City crews for their work during the recent storms. He
indicated that it was a thankless job and they were doing a great job of
maintaining the potholes and dealing with other issues.
4) Requested that residents contact the Public Works Department at (951) 674-
5170 if they were experiencing flood issues. He noted that there were ready
made sand bags available.
5) Announced the following upcoming events:
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February 26th Lake Elsinore Girls Softball opening day, 9 am, Tuscany Hills
Park
February 26th Sow the Seeds Fundraiser Breakfast, Community Connections,
lOam, Ortega High Schools
February 2th Lake Elsinore Storm Job Fair, Diamond Stadium, call (951) 245-
HITS for the time
March 5th Lake Elsinore Little League opening day and dedication ceremony
for the new concession facility, 9 am, Swick-Matich Park
March 5th Household Hazardous Waste collection, 9 am - 2 pm, 521 Langstaff
March 6th Open Air Market, Downtown Main Street, 9 am - 3 pm
ADJOURNMENT
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:30
P.M.
,MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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