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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
EVMWD BOARDROOM, 31315 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013
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CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. — City Hall 130 S. Main St., Lake Elsinore, CA
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Magee
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson
Council Member Hickman
Council Member Manos
Council Member Tisdale
Also present: City Attorney Leibold, City Manager Yates, Administrative Services Director
Riley, and City Clerk Bloom.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
(1A) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code Section 54957.6)
City Negotiator: City Manager Grant Yates and Administrative Services Director
James Riley
Employee Organization: Lake Elsinore Chapter of Laborer's International Union
of North America, Local 777
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
to discuss Agenda Item No. (1A).
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
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CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. — EVMWD Boardroom, 31315 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore
Mayor Magee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Magee
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
Council Member Hickman
Council Member Manos
Council Member Tisdale
Also present: City Manager Yates, City Attorney Leibold, City Clerk Bloom, Administrative
Services Director Riley, Community Development Director Taylor, Acting Planning Manager
MacHott, Lake, Parks, and Recreation Director Kilroy, Public Works Director Seumalo,
Police Chief Kennedy- Smith, Fire Chief Barr, and Deputy City Clerk Gutierrez.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss
Agenda Item No. (1A) and that there was no reportable action taken.
PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIALS
• Presentation by the Riverside County EDA -Office of Foreign Trade of the United
States Trade and Development Agreement
• Introduction of two new Motor Police Officers
Police Chief Kennedy -Smith introduced the Full- Service Motor Traffic Unit for the City of
Lake Elsinore: Sergeant Ginnakakos, Deputy Bryan, Deputy Hansen, Deputy Irvine (not
present), and Deputy Sinz.
Foreign Trade Commissioner Tom Freeman of the Riverside County EDA provided an
overview to Council and presented the City with the United States Trade and Development
Agreement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 1 MINUTE
None
Mayor Magee announced requests to pull Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6; therefore, those two
items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(2) Approval of Minutes
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of
the Regular City Council Meeting of June 25, 2013.
(3) Warrant List dated June 27, 2013
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the
Warrant list dated June 27, 2013.
(4) Resolutions Confirming Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Special Taxes and Assessments for:
CFD 88 -3 (WEST LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)
CFD 95 -1 (LAKE ELSINORE CITY CENTER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)
CFD 98 -1 (SUMMERHILL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)
CFD 2003 -1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
CFD 2003 -2 (CANYON HILLS)
CFD 2004 -3 (ROSETTA CANYON)
CFD 2005 -1 (SERENITY)
CFD 2005 -2 (ALBERHILL RANCH)
CFD 2005 -4 (LAKEVIEW VILLAS)
CFD 2005 -5 (VILLAGES AT WASSON CANYON)
CFD 2005 -6 (CITY CENTER TOWNHOMES)
CFD 2006 -1 (SUMMERLY)
CFD 2006 -2 (VISCAYA)
CFD 2006 -3 (LA STRADA)
CFD 2006 -4 (TRACTS 30698 AND 32129)
CFD 2006 -5 (PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE)
CFD 2006 -8 (RUNNING DEER ESTATES)
CFD 2007 -1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES)
CFD 2007 -4 (MAKENNA COURT)
CFD 2007 -5 (RED KITE)
CFD 2007 -6 (HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS)
CFD 2009 -1 (PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE)
AD 86 -1 R (NORTHWEST SEWER)
AD 90 -1A (SUMMERHILL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)
AD 93 -1 (COTTONWOOD HILLS)
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-
035 and Resolution No. 2013 -036 requesting the Tax Collector of the County of
Riverside to place special taxes on the bills of certain properties within the
Community Facilities Districts and Assessment Districts.
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Meeting of July 9, 2013
(7) Notice of Completion for Hunco Way Pavement Overlay Project No. 4408
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A) Accept the
improvements into the City Maintained System; B) Approve Final Contract Change
Order No. 3 in the amount of - $9,116.15; C) Direct Staff to File the Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder; and D) Direct Staff to Release all retention
monies 35 days after the filing of the Notice of Completion.
(8) Professional Engineering Services: Rusty Beardsley — Traffic Engineer Contract
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract with
Rusty Beardsley to perform duties as the City's Traffic Engineer.
(9) Professional Services Agreement with Wallace and Associates to Provide Project
Management and Public Works Inspection Services
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement
with Wallace and Associates to provide project management and inspection services
for the City of Lake Elsinore for a term of three (3) years pending successful annual
reviews by City staff.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, to approve the
Consent Calendar, less Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6, passed by unanimous vote.
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED
(5) Bid Award — Construction of Machado Park Picnic Shelter Improvements
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award the bid for the
Machado Park Picnic Shelter Improvement Project to Real Estate Resource
Services in the amount of $25,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract documents.
Mayor Pro Tenn Johnson asked why Whitehorn Construction was not given local preference
for the award of bid. Lake, Parks, and Recreation Director Kilroy responded that the project
is financed with the Community Development Block Grant Funds and requires awarding the
bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Tisdale, to award the bid
for the Machado Park Picnic Shelter Improvement Project to Real Estate Resource
Services in the amount of $25,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents, passed by unanimous vote.
(6) First Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map No. 33725
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2013 -037 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving a Three -Year Extension of Time to September 26, 2016, for Tentative
Tract Map No. 33725.
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Meeting of July 9, 2013
Council Member Hickman announced that he has a small investment interest in the entity
that owns the property and that in order to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest he
would not participate in this item. Council Member Hickman stepped away from the dais.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Tisdale, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -037 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, Approving a Three -Year Extension of Time to September 26, 2016, for Tentative
Tract Map No. 33725, passed 4 -0 -0 with Council Member Hickman absent for this vote.
Council Member Hickman returned to the dais.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(10) Public Hearing on the Citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District and the
Landscaping & Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2013 -14
Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council:
A) Open the public hearing and take testimony related to the Citywide Landscaping
& Street Lighting District ( "Citywide LLMD ") and Landscaping & Street Lighting
Maintenance District No. 1 ( "LLMD No. 1 ") annual assessments;
B) Close the public hearing;
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -038 confirming a diagram and assessment and
providing for annual assessment levy after formation of a district for Fiscal Year
2013 -14 for the Citywide LLMD; and
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -039 confirming a diagram and assessment and
providing for annual assessment levy after formation of a district for Fiscal Year
2013 -14 for the LLMD No. 1.
Mayor Magee opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. Administrative Services Director
Riley provided an overview of the City Council. City Clerk Bloom announced that the
Notice was published in a local newspaper. Mayor Magee called for public comments;
however, no public comments were received. Mayor Magee closed the Public Hearing at
7:21 p.m.
Council Member Manos asked for clarification of the reserves under the Street Lighting
Operations and Maintenance in District 11.
Jennifer White of Francisco and Associates explained that the Landscape and Lighting Act
allows the City to carry 50% reserves to get it from July 1st until the City receives the actual
money in December. She added that the City can also carry a range of reserves for capital
replacement, which is why each zone has a different level of reserves. In some zones the
development has not yet been turned over to the City for public maintenance.
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Meeting of July 9, 2013
Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Council Member Manos, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -038 confirming a diagram and assessment and providing for annual
assessment levy after formation of a district for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 for the Citywide LLMD,
passed by unanimous vote.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Hickman, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -039 confirming a diagram and assessment and providing for annual
assessment levy after formation of a district for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 for the LLMD No. 1,
passed by unanimous vote.
(11) Tentative Parcel Map No 36551 - A Request to Subdivide 1721 Acres of M -1
(Limited Manufacturing) Zoned Land Into Nine (9) Individual Parcels Pursuant to The
Requirements of Section 16 "Subdivisions" of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
(LEMC) and the California Subdivision Map Act (CSMA) for Property Generally
Located on the North Side of the Lake Elsinore Outlet Channel Between 3` and
Chaney Streets
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2013 -040 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 36551, based on the findings, exhibits and conditions of
approval attached to this Staff Report.
Planning Manager MacHott provided an overview to Council.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -040.
Mayor Magee opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Paul Wagner, business owner, expressed his concerns regarding traffic flow from 3`d and
Chaney Streets onto Birch Street. Public Works Director Seumalo addressed the traffic
study indicating that there are three locations for access to help with the flow of traffic.
Mayor Magee asked if those improvements are phased through the life of the development
and only being charged to this development not to the other property owners. Director
Seumalo confirmed.
Mayor Magee called for public comments; however, no further public comments were
received. Mayor Magee closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -040, passed by unanimous vote.
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(12) Specific Plan Amendment No 2013 -01 — The Fourth Amendment to the Lake
Elsinore Outlet Center Specific Plan Which Proposes to Demolish Two Buildings
Address On -Site Circulation Issues Update and Add Signage and Add Site
Amenities Such as Outdoor Living Rooms Furnishings Water Features and
Fireplaces.
Uniform Sign Program No 2013 -02 — For the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Proposing
to Amend the Signage Guidelines and Standards to Include the Addition of a Super
Graphics Wall Along the Freeway Side of the Project as well as Add Graphic Panels
and Banners to Existing Buildings Within the Outlet Center. The Project Site is
Generally Located on the East Side of Collier Avenue Approximately 600 Linear
Feet South of Nichols Road (APN'S: 389 - 210 -063 064 & 066). Environmental
Clearance for the Project is Provided by the Final EIR for the Lake Elsinore Outlet
Center Specific Plan in Conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act
C{ EQA).
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
A) Waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2013 -1314 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -01, AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO THE LAKE ELSINORE OUTLET CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, by roll call vote;
and
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -041 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore Approving Uniform Sign Program No. 2013 -02 for the Lake Elsinore
Outlet Center proposing to amend the signage guidelines and standards consistent
with the Fourth Amendment to the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center Specific Plan No.
2013 -01 to include the addition of a super graphics wall along the freeway side of
the project as well as add graphic panels and banners to existing buildings within the
Outlet Center and associated improvements based on the Findings and Exhibits,
and subject to the proposed Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Magee opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. Community Development Director
Taylor provided an overview to Council.
Grace Sandlin spoke on behalf of Studio 395 stating they are excited about the proposed
project and in support of the sign ordinance.
Michael Gardner, applicant, thanked City Manager Yates and staff for assisting with the
application process. Mr. Gardner provided an overview the benefits of the proposed project
to Council.
Mark Tweet, project designer, presented an overview of the project design and graphics
concept to Council.
Mayor Magee called for public comments; however, no public comments were received.
Mayor Magee closed the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tern Johnson expressed that she likes the design and architecture concept;
however, had concerns with the quality of the signs facing Collier Avenue. Mr. Gardner
responded that they are in favor of Council setting restrictions and limits on advertising that
is offensive or controversial. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson stated that she would be comfortable
supporting this proposal if she could ensure to the community that those signs will never
have anything obscene. She asked the applicant if they are willing to self - regulate the
advertising and recommended a periodic review between the City and the Outlet Center
owner. Mr. Gardner replied in the affirmative.
Council Member Manos stated that the Outlet Center has enormous potential. He offered
that AQMD has grants available to provide car charging stations in parking lot structures for
electric cars. Mr. Gardner responded that they are in favor of anything that helps the
environment and gives back to the community. Council Member Manos requested a
condition of approval that future costs of any median modification associated with future
development of the Outlet Center be carried by the applicant. He also noticed the banners
hanging off the posts were long and sagging. He stated that he is concerned that the long
vinyl graphic signs would melt in the sun. Mr. Gardner explained that those banners are
test banners to see how they hold up against the elements. Council Member Manos asked
how many signs will be facing Collier Avenue and how many of those sign are slated for
off -site signage. Mr. Gardner responded that these are 10 signs with none slated for off -
site signage at this time. Council Member Manos stated that his concern is that the off -site
signage becomes a billboard that faces Collier Avenue. He asked if there is some sort of
mechanism that could be implemented to review the off -site versus on -site signage upon
transfer of the property or place a limitation of percentage of the signs to be off -site.
City Attorney Leibold stated that the percentage of off -site signage can be limited within all
or any of the components of the Sign Program. The City could provide for a periodic review
by staff with the opportunity to refer the review to the Planning Commission or City Council
if there is some concern and /or recommendation for modification. Council Member Manos
inquired if the City could place any type of restriction on the content. City Attorney Leibold
indicated that regulation should be content - neutral, but that a periodic review or a restriction
of the percentage of off -site signage would be permissible.
Council Member Hickman indicated that he appreciated the design concept; however, he
understood his colleagues concerns but was certain that the applicant would take the
appropriate measures to make this project successful.
Council Member Tisdale asked Mr. Gardner what they were going to do to bring back
retailers. Mr. Gardner explained that a huge component in attracting tenants is the sales
per square foot. However, the numbers have been going in the wrong directions as it is
tough to attract tenants. He offered that they have met with tenants to try and sell the
redevelopment of the Outlet Center.
Mayor Magee stated that the project and investment look exciting. He asked Community
Development Director Taylor if there will be a Certificate of Occupancy, in order to make
the applicant comply. Mayor Magee asked what kind of hook the City has in case
something goes wrong. Community Development Director Taylor responded that generally
the hooks are associated with the building development. Mayor Magee asked for an
understanding of the limits for paving, grading, and landscaping for the improvements
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proposed at the south end of the outlet center. Development Director Taylor responded in
the affirmative. Mayor Magee addressed the sign codes and stated that he liked the idea of
a periodic review of the signs. He also stated that staff needs to craft something that allows
minimum intrusion but maximum enforcement, at the Community Development Director
level that would allow for the review to be elevated if any significant concerns arose. Mayor
Magee stated the proposed signage program is massive and that the City already has had
a particular sign regulation for many years. He offered that the City has to recognize that
the rest of the businesses in town will want similar consideration. Mayor Magee stated that
the City is investing on the median and asked the applicant if they are willing to assist with
investing on the improvement of the median.
Mr. Gardner responded that they have invested $4 to $5 million dollars into this project
which will benefit them as well as the community and did not feel like they could invest
more money on an existing road that should have been a City improvement. Mayor Magee
asked Mr. Gardner to keep an open mind as they come back for the entitlement for the
other 40,000 square foot building and perhaps they could revisit that discussion at that
time. Mr. Gardner responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson stated she is aware that they will hear from other businesses in
the City, but there is a significant difference in the specific plans, and it is important to put
safeguards in place to protect the community. She said she is looking forward to
supporting this project.
Mayor Magee suggested additions to the proposed Conditions of Approval; the first addition
to be a phasing plan to be submitted to the Community Development Director that shows
the limits of the improvements and the timing so that he has that tool. The second addition
is that the signs and amenities be subject to periodic review by the Community
Development Director and may be elevated to the Planning Commission and /or the City
Council if deemed appropriate.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, seconded by Council Member Tisdale, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -041 with the provisions to submit a phasing plan to the Community
Development Director and to implement periodic reviews for the signs and amenities by the
Community Development Director, which may be elevated to the Planning Commission
and /or City Council.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos, to waive further
reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1314. Council Member Tisdale
read ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1314 by title. Upon a roll -call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Magee called for the vote of Resolution No. 2013 -041 which was approved by
unanimous vote.
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(13) Commercial Design Review No 2013 -02 and Zone Change No. 2013 -03 — A
Request for the Construction of a New 7- Eleven Convenience Store and Associated
Landscape and Signage Improvements at 515 N Main Street and an Amendment to
the Lake Elsinore Downtown Master Plan's Downtowncode to Add Gasoline Stations
as a Conditionally Permitted Use in Some Areas Subject to the Downtown Master
Plan.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
A) Waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2013 -1315 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2013 -03, AMENDING THE LAND
USE MATRIX CONTAINED WITHIN SECTION 1.4 OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOWNTOWNCODE, by roll call vote; and
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -042 A Resolution of the City Council of the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Commercial Design
Review No. 2013 -02, for Development of a New 3,010 Square Foot 7- Eleven
Convenience Store Located at 515 North Main Street (APN: 377- 242 -021)
Mayor Magee opened the Public Hearing at 8:28 p.m. Planning Manager MacHott
presented the staff report to the City Council.
Matt Sliwinski addressed Council and indicated that he represents 7- Eleven Incorporated.
He thanked the Planning staff for their assistance on the proposed project. Mr. Sliwinski
informed Council that a representative from 7- Eleven and the property owner were present
to answer any questions.
Mayor Magee called for public comments; however, no public comments were received.
Mayor Magee closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
Council Member Manos asked who would carry the cost for the signage. He offered that
on major thoroughfare developers have added the City's logo to their signage and since
this sign is located at a gateway into downtown Main Street, it is important to get that
signage to pull the traffic off the freeway. Council Member Manos asked Mr. Sliwinski if
there would be any reconsideration to cover the cost of approximately $4,000 for the sign.
Mr. Sliwinski stated that the budget for this project is already very tight and he did not have
the authority from 7- Eleven Corporate to accept the cost. He added that he is not sure if
$4,000 is enough for the size of the sign.
Council Member Hickman asked if the chain link fencing could be changed to wrought iron
fencing. Planning Manager MacHott stated that could be added as a condition of approval.
Mayor Magee offered that the City logo underneath the 7- Eleven sign could be brought
forward consistent with the branding design and stated that Council can make that a
condition. He suggested the City's style be carried forward and continuing with the wrought
iron fence to the freeway, adding pilasters with such fencing subject to approval by the
Community Development Director.
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Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Magee, to add conditions of
approval that the City's style is carried over and a wrought iron fence with pilasters
continuing all the way to the freeway.
Council Member Hickman stated that this project can be delayed to give 7- Eleven
Corporate an opportunity to respond.
Marwan AlAbbasi, property owner, stated that when he purchased the property last year his
intention was to renovate the existing building with minimum work, but 7- Eleven was
interested in coming to the City. Therefore, he worked out a deal with 7- Eleven, but the
building was too small for them so there was a financial negotiation. The existing code does
not allow for adding more square footage, so the building would have to be demolished and
a new building constructed. Mr. AlAbbasi stated the sign issue is going to be a deal breaker
if the project is not approved tonight. He offered that the cost of the sign would be closer to
$15,000 to $20,000 and that Caltrans would not approve a wrought iron fence.
Council Member Hickman asked City Attorney Leibold if the City could make it a condition
to give 7- Eleven a year to install the City sign. City Attorney Leibold responded in the
affirmative.
Mr. Sliwinski stated that delaying the project for a year is not good as it would only delay
the project and that their budget for this project is already closed and added that with the
addition of the wrought iron fence and the sign, the project would not be doable.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson stated that although she would like to be flexible to a new project
coming to this community, she has concerns that the historic downtown would be
compromised.
Council Member Manos expressed that his only hesitation with giving 7- Eleven a year to
install a City sign is that there is no hook. He offered that there was an environmental report
that was waived which basically saved 7- Eleven approximately $6,000.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Hickman, to add
conditions of wrought iron fencing with pilasters continuing all the way to the freeway
subject to Caltrans approval, and the cost of the City signage to the applicant.
Council Member Tisdale stated that he has concerns trying to make 7- Eleven fix the corner
that was already ugly. He stated that felt that that the new building would do great things for
the City.
Council Member Manos stated that various business locations throughout the City have
installed City logo signs and those costs were carried by the developer as the costs would
be about $4,000 to $6,000.
Council Member Hickman expressed his concern that the City is getting only one shot at
the entrance of the City on Main Street. He asked if staff could take one of the branding
signs and install it. Mayor Magee asked why 7- Eleven didn't install the branding sign if they
are really engaged and really want to invest in the community.
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Teresa Opshal with 7- Eleven Corporate stated that if it is a matter of considering that the
sign is only $4,000, then they would take the cost and contribute it to the city. She clarified
that they had completed the environmental report and paid for it. She offered that they
don't change the casing of the sign because of the cost that is involved. Ms. Opshal stated
they were asked to put the City sign on the pole sign and they agreed to do it; however,
there was never an understanding that they would be paying, installing, fabricating or
maintaining the sign and felt that it will be a deal breaker.
Mayor Magee proposed that staff design and do the fabrication and that 7- Eleven carry the
cost of installation and permitting. He offered that the ongoing maintenance be the
responsibility of the City. Council Member Manos concurred.
City Manager Yates stated that 7- Eleven has agreed to bare the utilities cost for the sign.
Mayor Magee asked who would pay to illuminate the City sign. Ms. Opshal indicated that
7- Eleven was willing to absorb that cost.
City Attorney Leibold advised that the condition is written that we will prepare a license
agreement that will come back to the City Council for approval.
City Clerk Bloom read the motion back to the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -042 a
Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving Commercial Design Review No. 2013 -02, for Development of a New 3,010
Square Foot 7- Eleven Convenience Store Located at 515 North Main Street (APN: 377-
242 -021) with changes that wrought iron fencing be installed, if approved by Caltrans and
that the applicant pay for the signage as revised conditions of approval.
Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Resolution would be with new conditions of
approval requiring that the wrought iron fence be broken up with pilasters that match the
brick of the price sign subject to the approval of the Community Development Director and
Caltrans; Condition 20 would be amended so that the City would fabricate and maintain the
sign and 7- Eleven would install the sign and pay for any permitting of the sign and utilities.
Council Member Manos rescinded the motion with the concurrence of Mayor Magee.
Motion by Council Member Tisdale, seconded by Council Member Manos , to waive further
reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1315. Council Member Tisdale
read Ordinance No. 2013 -1315 into the record. Upon a roll -call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -042 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, Approving Commercial Design Review No. 2013 -02, for Development of a New
3,010 Square Foot 7- Eleven Convenience Store Located at 515 North Main Street (APN:
377 - 242 -021); with the added conditions of construction of the wrought iron fence with
pilasters that match the existing pilasters; the City would fabricate, design and maintain the
sign and 7- Eleven would install the sign and pay for any permitting of the sign and utilities,
passed by a unanimous vote.
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Meeting of July 9, 2013
APPEAL(S)
None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(14) Resolution of the CitV Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California Authorizing the
Initiation of Proceedings to Establish Underground Utility District No. 3, Lakeshore
Drive from Mohr Street to Chaney Street
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution No.
2013 -043 to begin proceedings to establish Underground Utility District No. 3.
Public Works Director Seumalo presented the staff report to the Council.
Council Member Manos asked what the length of the improvement would be. Public Works
Director Seumalo responded approximately .3 miles. Council Member Manos asked how
often an opportunity to create these underground districts exists. Public Works Director
Seumalo responded that the opportunity is few and far between. Currently the City has $1.3
million to which the program allows the City to leverage 5 years of estimated revenue.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Hickman, to adopt the
Resolution No. 2013 -043 to begin proceedings to establish Underground Utility District No.
3, passed by unanimous vote.
(15) Residential Design Review No 2013 -04 - A Request by Meritage Homes for
Approval of Building Designs for 76 Single- Family Detached Residential Units
Including a Model Home Complex and Related Improvements for a Housing Protect
Located Within the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -044 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore Adopting Findings that the Project is Consistent with the Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); and
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -045 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore Approving Residential Design Review No. 2013 -04, based on the
Findings and Exhibits, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Planning Manager MacHott provided an overview to Council.
Mayor Magee stated that he liked the homes approved on Mission Trail and Hidden Valley
which are elevated above the road bend. He offered that the rear elevations need to carry
window shutter treatments to elevate the look of the homes and asked that the applicant be
required to carry the shutters on the rear elevations of the building subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director. Planning Manager MacHott stated that
that the applicant has agreed to make the additions of the shutters on the rear elevation
facing Mission Trail and Malaga Road.
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Meeting of July 9, 2013
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Tisdale, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -044 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
Adopting Findings that the Project is Consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP), passed by unanimous vote.
Motion by Council Member Manos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to adopt
Resolution No. 2013 -045 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
Approving Residential Design Review No. 2013 -04, based on the Findings and Exhibits,
and subject to the Conditions of Approval, with an amendment to Condition No. 8 requiring
the addition of shutters on the rear elevation facing Mission Trail and Malaga Road, passed
by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Manos stated that there was a need for an ordinance relative to City
signage and branding on new projects and infrastructure and asked that City Manager to
look into it and bring back to Council. He stated that the 4th of July fireworks show was
phenomenal. He announced that this Council is going to continue to hold the bar high for
development in the City.
Council Member Hickman thanked Mebo International for their infusion of $17,000 to the
fireworks show. He announced that July 12th and 26th are Free Family Swim Nights at
Lakeside High School; Movies in the Park on July 10th at Summerly Park at 6:30 p.m.; and
Music, Dance, and Live Art Show at Lake Elsinore City Park on July 20tH
Council Member Tisdale thanked staff for their work. He stated the one big thing that
Caltrans seems to continue failing the City on is on the cleaning of the freeway off ramps;
he asked that Public Works Director Seumalo to follow up with Caltrans and hold them
accountable for cleaning the freeway in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson thanked staff for their hard work and thanked the public for
indulging Council. She congratulated the two new motorcycle officers which are a huge
contribution to the community. Lastly, she announced the second annual Recreation Expo
is on Saturday, July 131 h at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the community center.
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Mayor Magee noted staff's ability to move these projects forward despite the holiday and a
number of emergencies. He stated that the agenda was lengthy because the City is
attracting new investments and staff is ensuring that these projects get through the process
as quickly as possible. Mayor Magee announced that the Lake Elsinore Storm will be in
town this upcoming weekend. He stated that the Riverside County Transportation
Commission will be receiving a report about the impacts of Multi- Species Habitat
Conservation Plan on transportation projects and the possible impacts of communities
leaving said plan on JUly 10th. The plan was designed help implement transportation
development projects quicker through a better working relationship with the Wildlife
Services. Mayor Magee stated that the City has set aside more than 5,000 acres of
property that are now off the tax roll and reserved for conservancy; however, he is not sure
how it has benefited this community and the Council should revisit the matter. He thanked
his fellow Council Members for their participation at this meeting, staff and the public for
their decorum.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Magee adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. to the next regular City Council meeting
to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the'.Elsin re Valley Municipal Water District
Boardroom, located at 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore,,
1 Robert E. Magee,
Virginia J I m,`City Clerk