HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2002 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelley called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,
SCHIFFNER, KELLEY
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HICKMAN
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager
Best, City Attorney Leibold, Deputy City Attorney Mann, Administrative
Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady,
Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager
Dennis and Deputy City Clerk Paredes.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't. Code Section 54956.9)
City of Lake Elsinore, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake
Elsinore v. Diamond Sports & Entertainment LLC et al (Riverside Co.
Superior Count Case #356131). (F:52.2)(X:40. 1)(X: 134. 1)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't. Code Section 54956.9)
Liberty Founders LLC v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside Co.
Superior Count Case #355890). (F:52.2)(X:40.1)
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't. Code Section 54956.9)
California Bank and Trust v. City of Lake Elsinore et al (Riverside
Co. Superior Count Case #344190). (F: 52.2)(X:40.1)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
(1 case). (F:40.1)
City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session Items as listed.
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:02 P.M.
Closed Session was completed at 6:51 p.m.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 P.M.)
Mayor Kelley called the Regular City Council Meeting to order in public
session at 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Leibold.
INVOCATION
Mayor Kelley led a moment of reflective silence.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,
SCHIFFNER, KELLEY
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HICKMAN
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Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager
Best, City Attorney Leibold, Deputy City Attorney Mann, Administrative
Services Director Boon, Community Development Director Brady,
Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager
Dennis, Police Chief Walsh, Acting Fire Chief Shymanski and Deputy City
Clerk Paredes.
PRESENTATION
A. Presentation — Chamber of Commerce Update. (F: 108.4)
Chris McColley, Executive Director of the Lake Elsinore Valley
Chamber of Commerce and addressed the following:
Congratulated The Eckels Group, the November Business of
the Month, honored at the November EDC Luncheon.
2. Announced the December of the Month Luncheon on Tuesday,
December 17`h at 12:00 noon at Sizzler Restaurant.
3. Announced that the new Board would be sworn in at the
Annual Black Tie Installation Dinner to be held Saturday,
February 8th at the Diamond Club. She noted that the new
Boardmembers were Bill Knight, Evelyn Myberger, and
Andrea Paesano. She further noted that Jack McColley had
been elected to another term as President, and the Executive
Board would be selected at the December Chamber Board
Meeting.
4. Announced that the EDC monthly luncheons, Business
Programs and Business Mixers would resume in February.
Reported that the Lake Elsinore Valley Map production was
well underway and 5,000 maps would be available in March.
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6. Reported that Monthly figures on website hits average 250,000
and the annual total through November 25, was 3,103,344.
7. Reported that the Chamber had over 25,000 e -mails addresses
and had done 15,000 promotional mailings.
Reported that the Chamber had experienced over 5,400 outside
contacts
9. Reported that the Chamber had mailed over 120
Relocation /Information Packets; the EDC Monthly Luncheons
had hosted over 900 guests for the year; 1,900 people attended
other events; and they distributed over 40,000 Lake Elsinore
Explorer publications.
10. Stated that it has been a busy year and she was looking forward
to more expansion and increased services to the community in
2003.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Leibold reported that the issues were discussed as listed on the
Agenda with the following findings:
Item A, approved the default payment of $175,000 by Diamond Sports &
Entertainment LLC. The action was approved by a vote of 3 to 1 with
Councilman Buckley casting the dissenting vote.
Item B, determined that if the Disposition and Development Agreement for
Civic Partners was approved, Liberty would agree to pay a $150,000
settlement payment. The case would be dismissed with prejudice. The
action was approved by a vote of 3 to 1 with Councilman Buckley casting
the dissenting vote.
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Item C, approved the Settlement Agreement; Superior Court Judgment and
Writ of Mandate; and a deed of trust. The action was approved by
unanimous vote to those present. The following Resolutions were acted
upon as follows: (F:52.2)
CITY COUNCIL:
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-55.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA
BANK AND TRUST AND DOCUMENTS RELATED
THERETO.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2002 -7.
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2002 -7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE
LAKE ELSINORE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CALIFORNIA BANK AND TRUST AND
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — AGENDIZED ITEMS
Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those
discussion.
Item Nos. 21 and 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion and consideration.
Item No. 4.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO
APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved: (£44.4)
a. Joint City Council /Planning Commission Study Session —
November 6, 2002.
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed.
b. Planning Commission Meeting — November 19, 2002. (F:60.3)
2. Ratified the Warrant List for November 27, 2002. (F:12.3)
3. Received and ordered filed the Presentation of Fiscal Year 2001/0
Annual Audit and Financial Report. (17:24.1)
5. Approved application for the 29`" Year Community Development
Block Grant — Senior Center Application and directed staff to submit
to the County of Riverside. (F:84.2) (X144.3)
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PUBLIC HEARING
21, Tentative Parcel Map 30787, located North of McVicker Park and
West of Grand Avenue and Lincoln Street, Covering_ an area
designated as the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan — APN 391.
F:110.2
City Manager Watenpaugh introduced Tentative Parcel Map 30787.
Community Development Director Brady presented an overview of
the project and noted that it was a request to divide 480 acres of
unimproved property into two (2) parcels for the purpose of sale. He
indicated that the requested action was to split the parcels and would
have to return to the Planning Commission and Council for lot sizes,
number of homes to be built and how the homes were designed. He
explained that the request before Council was a financial mechanism
and would have to be brought back for further development.
Mayor Kelley opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. and called upon
those persons who had requested to speak.
Kevin Manning, applicant thanked the Council, Planning Commission
and staff. He stated that he was looking forward to developing in the
City of Lake Elsinore.
Woody Woodward, 29180 Sunswept Drive, stated that he lived on a
cul -de -sac and was opposed to the extension of Sunswept Drive to
open his tract, which is Tract 24624, through to La Laguna Estates.
He stated that he felt it should not be used as a through street. He
explained that if Sunswept Drive were made into a thoroughfare it
would become a traffic safety hazard and commented that he was
under the impression that the area in question was to be used as an
emergency access roadway only and was to be part of the horse trail
system or walking trails. He stated that many of his neighbors were
against the project.
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Ron LaPere, Planning Commissioner, clarified that Sunswept Drive
was not constructed as a cul -de -sac.
Hearing no further requests to speak, Mayor Kelley closed the public
hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Councilman Buckley clarified that in the Specific Plan it allows for
180 attached homes and the proposed Tentative Tract Map call for
110 single - family residents detached. Community Development
Director Brady confirmed. Councilman Buckley questioned the
development of emergency access of Sunswept Dr.
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that at the time that the Tentative
Tract Map was considered, the roadway would be addressed and
would be heard by the Planning Commission and Council. He noted
that the action before Council did not take the roadway into
consideration.
Councilwoman Brinley stated that the item would go back to Planning
Commission and traffic mitigation would be addressed at that time.
She suggested that Mr. Woodward send a letter to the Planning
Commission addressing his concerns.
Mayor Kelley clarified that this action was to split the property for
financial reasons and future development would be heard by the
Planning Commission. Community Development Director Brady
confirmed.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO
APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 30792 BASED UPON
THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
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FINDINGS
The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design
and improvements, is consistent with the La Laguna Estates Specific
Plan No. 92 -4, and therefore, the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan.
The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies,
general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan
(Government Code Section 66473.5).
2. The site of the proposed division of land is physically suitable for the
proposed density of development in accordance with the Specific Plan
and General Plan.
The effects this project is likely to have upon the housing needs of the
region, the public service requirements of its residents and the
available fiscal and environmental resources have been considered
and balanced.
4. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the proposed division
is not anticipated to result in any significant environmental impact.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements
are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
6. The design of the proposed division on land or the type of
improvements will not cimflict with easements, acquired by the public
at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed
division of land.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
Tentative Parcel Map No. 30787 will expire two (2) years from date of
approval unless within that period of time a final map has been filed
with the County Recorder, or an extension of time is granted by the City
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of Lake Elsinore City Council in accordance with the Subdivision Map
Act (SMA). Additional extensions of time (36 months maximum time
per the SMA) may be granted with City Council approval.
2. Tentative Parcel Map No. 30787 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.
The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City),
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers,
Employees, and Agents 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 Tentative Parcel Map No.
30787, which action is brought within the time period provided for in
California Government Code Sections 65009 and /or 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. If the City fails to promptly
notify the Applicant of any such claim or proceeding, the Applicant
shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold
harmless the City.
4. The applicant shall sign and return an "Acknowledgment of Conditions"
to the Community Development Department within 30 days of the
Tentative Parcel Map approval.
The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Lake Elsinore
Unified School District under the provisions of SB 50, wherein the
owner or developer shall pay school fees or enter into a mitigation
agreement prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance by the
District.
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The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Riverside
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as identified in
their transmittal dated September 27, 2002 attached.
The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Riverside
County Fire Department, as identified in their transmittal dated
November 15, 2002 attached.
8. Construction on the property covered by this map is subject to all the
Conditions of Approval of the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan.
9. Prior to the approval of any tentative tract map on this site, the applicant
shall provide the City with a Detailed Phasing, Improvement, and
Financial Plan. Said Plan shall describe all on- and off -site roadway and
utility improvements and public services necessary to accommodate
buildout consistent with the overall design of the Specific Plan. Said
Plan shall also describe when the improvements and public services will
be provided, how they will be maintained, and recommend feasible
funding mechanisms and sources.
10. A Conceptual Landscape Plan for the entire La Laguna site shall be
provided prior to approval of the first tentative tract map. Said
Conceptual Landscape Plan shall present the overall theme and give
special regard to the streetscape, fencing and walls, entry
monumentation, signage and lighting, to which all development shall
comply. Said Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Design
Guidelines contained in the Specific Plan.
11. Prior to Final Parcel Map, all lots shall comply with minimum standards
contained in Title 16 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
12. The approval of Tentative Parcel Map 30787 is for financing and sale
purposes only. No building permit or construction activity is
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authorized for lots established by this Tentative Financial Parcel Map.
Property within the Financial Parcel Map shall apply for approval of a
tentative tract map prior to any building or construction activity on the
subject site.
13. Developer shall enter into an agreement to join CFD 88 -3 for Phase 4
improvements.
14. Applicant shall dedicate the area along the southerly boundary
bounded with dimensions L48, L86, L47, L85 and L46 to the City.
15. Applicant shall provide an appropriate bond for monumentation,
unless sufficient survey information exists on filed maps to locate and
retrace the exterior boundary lines of the parcel map.
16. Applicant shall identify the access to the fire station on the final parcel
map.
17. Applicant to provide an access easement from Dale Court to the
Bishop property to the north of Parcel II.
22. Tentative Tract Map No. 30811 — Woodside Homes. (F:160.2)
City Manager Watenpaugh introduced the item.
Community Development Director Brady explained that Woodside
Homes had requested approval to subdivide an approximate 16.9 acre
area into 68 total lots comprised of 65 single - family residential lots
and three open space lots. He noted that the design would have to
come back before the Council. He indicated that the project would
establish a Homeowners Association for maintenance of landscaping
within median and parkways along project streets and Oak Grove
Way, common slopes, and the drainage channel and associated
enhanced slope landscaping along the southern property line. He
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stressed that the project would be required to have review by the
Planning Commission and City Council for Design Review.
Mayor Kelley opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. asking if anyone
wished to speak on this item. Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor
Kelley closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Councilman Buckley stated that he approved of the average lot size
and noted that they were similar to the projects close to the proposed
project.
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner stated that he approved of the project.
Councilwoman Brinley noted the problems that Council had faced in
the past with the parcel in question and she was happy to have a
positive project to consider.
Mayor Kelley concurred with Councilwoman Brinley regarding the
past problems and indicated that she too was happy to see the project
move forward.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO
APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30811 BASED UPON
THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS
The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design
and improvement, is consistent with the City General Plan and Zoning
Code; Title 16 of the Municipal Code relating to Subdivisions; and the
State Subdivision Map Act.
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2. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies,
general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan
(Government Code Section 66473.5).
3. The effects this proposed subdivision is likely to have upon the
housing needs of the region, the public service requirements of its
residents, and the available fiscal and environmental resources have
been considered and balanced.
4. The design of the subdivision provides to the greatest extent possible,
for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the
subdivision (Government Code Section 66412.3).
PLANNING DIVISION
GENERAL
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 30811 will expire two years from date of
approval unless within that period of time a Final Map has been filed
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. Additional extensions of time (36 months maximum time per the
Subdivision Map Act) may be granted per City Council approval.
2. Tentative Tract Map No. 30811 shall comply with the State of California
Subdivision Map Act and shall comply with all applicable requirements
of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), unless modified by
approved Conditions of Approval.
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 Tentative Tract Map No. 30811, which action is bought
within the time period provided for in
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3. California Government Code Sections 65009 and/or 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. If the City fails to promptly notify
the applicant of any such claim, or proceeding, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
PRIOR TO FINAL TRACT MAP
4. All lots shall comply with minimum standards contained in
Section 17.23 of the LEMC.
5. A precise survey with closures for boundaries and all lots shall
be provided per the LEMC.
6. 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.
7. Street names within the subdivision shall be approved by the
Community Development Director or Designee.
8. All of the improvements shall be designed by the applicant's
Civil Engineer to the specifications of the City of Lake
Elsinore.
9. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the Riverside
County Fire Department.
10. The applicant shall meet all requirements of Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District (EVMWD).
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PRIOR TO DESIGN REVIEWAPPROVAL
11.All future structural development associated with this map requires
separate Design Review approval.
12.Prior to Design Review approval, the applicant shall complete the
following:
• Prepare Conceptual Landscape Plan, subject to review and approval
by the City.
• Meet with each existing property owner residing along Palm View
and based on their discussions, determine how future project walls
will interface with those rear yard walls /fences that exist along Palm
View.
• Prepare Preliminary Wall Plan, subject to review and approval by the
City, which describes the height, material, color, etc. of all perimeter
walls. Said Plan will disclose whether double -walls will be required
along the western perimeter of the project site, which backs to existing
residences along Palm View. If double walls are necessary, cap
materials and details shall be described.
13. The Conceptual Landscape Plan shall describe species, size, and location
of trees, shrubs, groundcover, etc. to be provided along the drainage
running along the southern perimeter of the project site, the proposed
pedestrian pathway (Lot 66), and the open space Lots 67 and 68.
14. The applicant shall construct only single story residences along the
western perimeter of the project site, including Lots 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, 56,
57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 63.
15. Design Review plans shall show that an access for maintenance of
southern drainage channel and landscaping is provided, if applicable.
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PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT /GRADING PERMITS
16.Prior to issuance of any grading permit and/or building permit,
subdivider shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions"
and shall return the executed original to the Community Development
Department.
17.Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer, for review and approval, their plans for the existing drainage
which runs along the southern property line. Said drainage shall either be
undergrounded with a reinforced concrete pipe or an open V- ditch. If the
V -ditch option is proposed, said ditch shall have erosion - resistant banks
and landscaped with groundcover, shrubs, and trees. The V -ditch will be
HOA- maintained and provided with a mow -strip to separate the drainage
from the adjacent school property. The applicant shall also coordinate
with Terra Cotta Middle School to determine whether their existing
wrought iron fence should be taken down or extended along the entire
southern boundary of the project site for security and safety purposes.
Any improvements to the existing wrought iron fence shall be shown on
the drainage plans.
18.Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall prepare a Final
Wall and Fence Plan addressing the following:
• Show that a masonry or decorative block wall will be constructed along
the entire tract boundary.
• Show materials, colors, and heights of side and front fences for proposed
lots.
• Show that front return walls shall be decorative masonry block walls.
Front return wood fences shall not be permitted.
• Show that side walls for corner lots shall be decorative masonry block
walls.
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19.A Homeowner's Association shall be established to maintain landscaping
within medians medians and parkways along project streets and Oak
Grove Way, common slopes, and the drainage channel and associated
enhanced slope landscaping along the southern property line.
20.The applicant shall pay applicable fees and obtain proper clearance from
the Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) prior to issuance of
building permits.
21.Pay all applicable fees including park fees.
22.The applicant shall provide connection to public sewer for each lot within
the subdivision. No service laterals shall cross adjacent property lines
and shall be delineated on engineering sewer plans and profiles for
submittal to the EVMWD.
23.The applicant shall submit plans to the electric utility company for a
layout of the street lighting system. The cost of street lighting,
installation as well as energy charges shall be the responsibility of the
developer and /or the association. Said plans shall be approved by the
City and shall be installed in accordance with the City Standards.
24.The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing electric utility
company.
25.The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing gas utility
company.
26.The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing telephone
utility company.
27.A bond is required guaranteeing the removal of all trailers used during
construction.
28.All signage shall be subject to Planning Division review and approval
prior to installation.
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29.Any alterations to the topography, ground surface, or any other site
preparation activity will require appropriate grading permits. A Geologic
Soils Report with associated recommendations will be required for
grading permit approval, and all grading must meet the City's Grading
Ordinance, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and the Planning
Division. Analysis of impacts of fills and cuts greater than sixty feet
(60') shall be provided. Interim and permanent erosion control measures
are required. The applicant shall bond 100% for material and labor for
one (1) year for erosion control landscaping at the time the site is rough
graded.
ENGINEERING
30.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.
31.Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34,
Resolution 85 -26). The traffic impact fee is $1,197.00 per dwelling
unit and the drainage fee is $88,980.00.
32.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.
33.Dedicate a 12 -foot wide strip of additional street right -of -way
along the Mountain Street from Lake Street to 100 feet. west of the
property line along Lake Street to the City and designate on the
tract map.
34.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).
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35.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).
36.The applicant shall 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.
37.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).
38.All compaction reports, grade certifications, monument
certifications (with tie notes delineated on 8 ' /z" x 11" Mylar) shall
be submitted to the Engineering Division before final inspection of
public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
39.The applicant shall install one permanent bench marks to Riverside
County Standards and at a location to be determined by City
Engineer.
40.The 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 shall be the responsibility of
the property owner or his agent.
42.1'rovide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside
County Fire.
43.1'rovide street lighting and show lighting improvements as part of
street improvement plans as required by the City Engineer.
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44.The applicant shall install blue reflective pavement markers in the
street at all fire hydrant locations.
45.The applicant shall submit a traffic control plan showing all traffic
control devices for the tract 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.The applicant shall design and construct a traffic signal at Lake
Street and Mountain Street. The traffic impact fee of $77,805.00
will be used as a credit toward the cost of the signal and the City
shall enter into an agreement with the developer to reimburse the
remaining costs for installing the signals. The traffic signal shall
be operational at the 10`h certificate of occupancy for Tract 30811.
47.The radius for curb return on the northeast corner of Lake Street
and Mountain Street will need to be increased as part of the design
for the traffic signals.
48.All improvement plans and tract 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 $300.00 per sheet for City digitizing.
48.All utilities except electrical over 12 kv shall be placed
underground, as approved by the serving utility.
49.Apply and obtain a grading permit with appropriate security prior
to building permit issuance. A grading plan signed and stamped by
a Calif. 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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50.Provide soils, geology and seismic report including street design
recommendations. Provide final soils report showing compliance
with recommendations.
51.An Alquist - Priolo study shall be performed on the site to identify
any hidden earthquake faults and/or liquefaction zones present on-
site.
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.
53.0n -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 drainage easements for storm drain pipes at the low points in
the subdivision shall be provided with an emergency spill way
designed in the storm drain easement.
56.The drainage easement along the southern boundary will be owned
and maintained by an HOA.
57. 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. The applicant shall mitigate any
flooding and/or erosion caused by development of site and
diversion of drainage.
58.All drainage facilities in this tract shall be constructed to Riverside
County Flood Control District Standards.
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59.Storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately stenciled to
prevent illegally dumping in the drain system, the wording and
stencil shall be approved by the City Engineer.
60.Roof and yard drains will not be allowed to outlet through cuts in
the street curb. Roof drains should drain to a landscaped area when
ever feasible.
61.The applicant shall be subject to all Master Planned Drainage fees
and will receive credit for all Master Planned Drainage facilities
constructed.
62.Provide Tract Phasing Plan for the City Engineer's approval. Bond
public improvements for each Phase as approved by the City
Engineer.
63.The applicant shall obtain approval from Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board for their storm water pollution
prevention plan including approval of erosion control for the
grading plan prior to issuance of grading permits. The applicant
shall provide a SWPPP for post construction which describes
BMP's that will be implemented for the development and
including maintenance responsibilities.
64.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 stormwater quality and met the goals of
the BMP in Supplement "A" in the Riverside County NPDES
Drainage Area Management Plan.
65.No residential lot shall front or have access to Lake Street,
Mountain Street and/or Orange Grove Way, and so noted on the
final map.
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66.In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste
disposal and 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.
31. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1088, approving Zone Change No.
2002 -03. (F:172.1)
City Manager Watenpaugh stated that this was a second reading of
Ordinance No. 1088 regarding Zone Change No. 2002 -03 heard at the
November 26`h City Council Meeting, relating to 301 Summerhill
Drive allowing Weinerschnitzel and Jiffy Lube ownership of their
own parcel's.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 1088 UPON SECOND READING BY TITLE
ONLY:
ORDINANCE NO. 1088
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-03
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A
PARCEL SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS APN 363-
550 -008 FROM C -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT) TO C -1 (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,
SCHIFFNER, KELLEY
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NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HICKMAN
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 29`h Year C.D.B.G Allocation. (F:84.2)
Councilman Buckley noted the spread of the Community
Development Block Grand funds and suggested that $6,000 be
granted to H.O.P.E., $5,000 to Assistance League of Temecula -
Operation School Bell, and $19,000 to City of Lake Elsinore Senior
Center.
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner noted that only 15% of the C.D.B.G funds
could be used for Public Service Programs and stated that if the
Council reduced the funds for the Senior Center the remainder of the
money would have to come from the General Fund and he was not
willing to take that action.
Councilwoman Brinley stated that she agreed with staff's
recommendation.
Mayor Kelley stated that she was not willing to reduce the amount
that would be allocated to the Senior Center and suggested that
Council consider the additional funding at Mid -Year budget. She
commented that Council provided additional funding at Mid -Year
budget last year and it worked well.
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND
CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 1 WITH BUCKLEY CASTING THE
DISSENTING VOTE AND HICKMAN ABSENT TO ADOPT THE
29TH YEAR C.D.B.G PROGRAM AS OUTLINED BELOW.
PAGE TWENTY -SIX- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DEC. 10, 2002
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
H.O.P.E.
- Food Program 6,000 2,500 2,500
Assistance League of Temecula
- Operation School Bell 10,000 2,500 2,500
TOTAL $211,000 $200,000 $200,000
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED TO A JOINT CITY
COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING AT
7:43 P.M.
23. Disposition and Development Agreement by and among the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore, Laing -CP Lake
Elsinore LLC and Civic Partners - Elsinore LLC and making g ertain
findings in connection therewith. (F:134.7) (X:68.1)
Mayor Kelley explained that this was a joint public hearing and would
be held jointly with the Redevelopment Agency and would be heard
during the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
City Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold introduced the item and
explained that the City had been in negotiations with the Developer
and Master Developer with respect to the Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA). She indicated that the Agency
Board held a Study Session on December 9, 2002, to discuss the DDA
as it related to the settlement of some pending litigation and provide
an opportunity for the Agency Board and the public to express their
FUNDED
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
REQUESTED
SUGGESTED
2002 -2003
City of Lake Elsinore
- Swick/Matich Park ADA
Restroom Construction
$100,000
$100,000
$ 100,000
- Code Enforcement
20,000
20,000
20,000
- Dangerous Structure Abatement 50,000
50,000
50,000
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
City of Lake Elsinore
- Senior Center Services
25,000
25,000
25,000
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS
H.O.P.E.
- Food Program 6,000 2,500 2,500
Assistance League of Temecula
- Operation School Bell 10,000 2,500 2,500
TOTAL $211,000 $200,000 $200,000
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED TO A JOINT CITY
COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING AT
7:43 P.M.
23. Disposition and Development Agreement by and among the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore, Laing -CP Lake
Elsinore LLC and Civic Partners - Elsinore LLC and making g ertain
findings in connection therewith. (F:134.7) (X:68.1)
Mayor Kelley explained that this was a joint public hearing and would
be held jointly with the Redevelopment Agency and would be heard
during the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
City Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold introduced the item and
explained that the City had been in negotiations with the Developer
and Master Developer with respect to the Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA). She indicated that the Agency
Board held a Study Session on December 9, 2002, to discuss the DDA
as it related to the settlement of some pending litigation and provide
an opportunity for the Agency Board and the public to express their
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questions and concerns to staff and allow preparation time for the
answers. She further explained that the DDA was an agreement
among the Agency, the Developer, Laing -CP Lake Elsinore LLC, and
the Master Developer, Civic Partners- Elsinore LLC, and indicated that
the City was not a party to the Agreement. She presented an overview
of the sale of individual building pads and the development period
called for in the Agreement. She noted that the interest rate would
be the Cal Trans interest rate less 1 %. She explained that the Master
Developer had an option for the purchase of the existing parking lot
for the Stadium, however they would have to provide an alternate site
with an equal number of parking spaces as part of the option. She
explained that the grading of the site would not dictate the standards
for any future building since that would have to be addressed at a later
time during the public hearing for review of the Specific Plan and
Design Review process. She noted that the item before Council was
an agreement relating exclusively to the underlying financing
mechanism for the eventual development of the site in question. City
Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold presented an overview of the time
lines regarding the sale of Agency property and explained that the
City retained legal rights to review all requirements. She noted the
schedule for the phasing of the Development and what impact that
would have on the tax increment and the reimbursement that would be
made for extraordinary costs of development of the property. She
stressed that the proposed Agreement would supercede all other
agreements.
City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh indicated that the
following issues were discussed at the December 9`h Study Session:
1. Building homes in the Flood Plain.
2. The elevation of 1265 established by FEMA.
3. The 30,000 acre feet of flood storage in the Back Basin
must be maintained and the Outflow Channel will
provide an overflow outlet, but not at the same rate as the
Inflow Channel.
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4. The modification that was done to the Levy to allow
development.
5. Notification to SAWPA of the Project.
6. Discussion regarding recreation in the Back Basin.
Noted that everyone would like to see recreation
developed in the Back Basin, however no one want to
front the money to build.
City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh presented an overview
of the distribution of the property tax from the proposed development
and explained that the increased tax increment would go to the
Redevelopment Agency, with no loss of property tax to the city. He
indicated that the development of the Back Basin would generate
additional sales tax dollars and the extra population would promote
more commercial which in turn would generate more tax dollars. He
stressed that the development would have to be done above the flood
level, which was 1265 and the maintenance and provision of flood
storage was a requirement. He explained that there would be a
Community Facilities District formed to pay for police and fire and
the developer would build roads and would contribute to the City's
Transportation Developer Impact Fees.
Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley asked that the Senior Priorities
be clarified. City Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold presented an
overview of the functions of the Redevelopment Areas II and III and
explained that the property taxes were no different than any other area
of the City, however the distribution of property taxes was different.
She indicated that the Agency had preexisting obligations, and they
must be paid first. She indicated that the Developer and Master
Developer would be entitled to increment only if the Agency had met
all its other obligations.
Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley opened the public hearing at
8:30 p.m. and called upon those persons who requested to speak.
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Steve Semingson of Civic Partners presented an overview of Civic
Partner's role in the project and the challenges they have faced. He
introduced Mitchell Bradford of John Laing Homes.
Mitchell Bradford of John Laing Homes, thanked his team, the City
staff and citizens for their input regarding the project. He stated that
Laing Development did care about the opinions of the public and
indicated that they were good listeners. He stated that they hoped to
hold pubic forums to provide the opportunity for valuable input from
the public. He stated that their buisness was creating homes and
neighborhoods and read from the John Laing Homes policy manual
that each employee follows. He stated that his company understood
the need for hopes and dreams and did intend to be involved in the
community. He thanked Council /Agency Board for the opportunity to
address the public.
Jim Morris, 11520 Golden Sands, expressed his desire that nothing
affect the airport. He asked if a study had been done to address the
airport in conjunction with the project.
Lou Prijatel, 17471 S. Lakeshore Drive, commented on the amount of
water from the floods of 1980 and noted the area that the flood water
covered. He commented that the Outflow Channel would not be
adequate under the same conditions as 1980 and noted the increased
chances of flooding new homes.
Pete Dawson, 18010 Grand Avenue, called a Point of Order, and
suggested that the item be continued since the audio was not
functioning and the public was entitled to hear this item. He
commented that the Lake was low and needed water, and commented
that the Lake had reached flood stages in 1980, 1983 and 1993. He
noted that the water that was stored in the back basin was used to
replenish the water in the Lake and explained that he felt that it was
short sighted to build a project in the flood plain.
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Mike O'Neal, 1403 Heald Avenue, commented on the impact of the
project on the environment. He addressed the debt that the City
would incur and cited the losses experienced by the Skate Park. He
stated that the City was being held hostage by lawsuits.
Ruth Atkins, 15237 Lake Trail Circle, stated her objection to the
project and indicated that there had been several floods throughout the
history of the City of Lake Elsinore. She expressed her concern
regarding building homes in the flood plain.
Dan Uhlry, 103 W. Flint Street, stated that the Lake has experienced a
flood condition every 20 to 30 years and cautioned proper
development to prevent damage to new homes. He noted the figure
on Page 24 and 31 of the Development Agreement and stated that the
math figures needed to be checked.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, stated that she had checked
with the Army Corp of Engineers and stated that a 404 Permit had not
been issued for the Back Basin. She sated that no development could
be approved without the permit. She asked Mr. Simingson to address
the failed projects experienced by Civic Partners. She commented that
she had predicted that when TMC had the Stadium it would come
back to the City in two years and it did.
Barbara Bousman, 668 Parkview Drive, spoke in opposition to the
project and stated that she did not feel that a project should be built in
the Flood Plain. She commented that during the 1980, floods Lake
Point Mobile Home Park went under and it did. She further
commented on the poor soil that would be used to build up the sites
and questioned its stability.
George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, commented on the jurisdiction of
taxes and read an article from the newspaper that addressed the
project. He stated that there was no comparison to the proposed
project and Mission Bay. He further commented that the Outflow
Channel was 10% less than what it should be and that a 100 -year
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Flood would endanger the new homes. He noted the City Ordinance
that does not allow building under 1270 feet elevation and suggested
that the City find another way to settle the lawsuit.
Councilwoman /Chairwoman Brinley suggested a short recess.
THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING RECESSED AT 8:35 P.M.
THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:45 P.M.
Linda Ridenour, 33628 Brand Ave., questioned the location of the
project and asked who would maintain the proposed golf course.
Bill Tucker, 740 Acacia, spoke in opposition to the project and asked
what impact the project would have on the Lake and the fish habitat.
He stated that he was under the impression that the Back Basin was to
be used for recreation.
Robert Lapidus, 750 13`h Street, San Diego, representative of the Lehr
Family, stated that his family has been waiting patiently for the
development of the Back Basin and commented that he felt that the
proposed DDA was the proper approach. He stated that he was in
favor of the development and supported the DDA.
Carmela Loelkes, 25190 Hancock Ave., Ste. A, Murrieta, representing
the Lehr Family, stated that she had been in attendance at all of the
various meetings regarding the development of the Back Basin and
commented that Civic Partners would meet their responsibilities to the
various agencies and indicated that the DDA would make the
Developers accountable. She stated her support of the DDA.
Dave Oster, General Manager of the Storm Baseball Team, asked
Council to proceed carefully. He commented on the amount of people
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that the Motorcross, Airport, Stadium and Lake attract. He noted that
it was a fine balance between homes and recreation. He commented
that recreation enhanced the quality of life in the City and made an
important positive difference.
Ron LaPere, 16867 Wells Street, stated that he had noted the concerns
stated by the audience and cautioned the City Council/Agency Board
that this would be the only way to go. He noted the responsibility of
the Planning Commission, Agency Board and City Council to get the
project right.
City Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold stated that her office had been in
negotiations and now the Council /Agency could move forward with
the DDA.
Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley stated that she felt that the
project was a good balance between business, recreation and homes.
City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh stated that the Council
has stressed quality balanced with recreation.
Mr. Semingson stated that it was Civic Partners goal to be a good
partner and promote mixed uses.
City Attorney Leibold presented an overview of the reimbursements
for extraordinary costs.
Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley questioned the future of
Lakepoint Park. City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh stated
that Lakepoint Park was in the Specific Plan and should the developer
wish to utilize the area the park would have to be replaced. He
presented an overview of the sages of development and noted the
requirements for the installation of the Golf Course. He noted that the
stages of development would have to come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for consideration and approval. He
addressed the question regarding the maintenance of the Golf Course
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and explained that it would be up to Laing or Civic Partners since it
would be a golf course open to the public but privately owned and
maintained. He addressed the elevation for building and stated that
the current Ordinance did require 1270 feet for floor level, but FEMA
recognizes 1265 feet. He noted that there had been several
modification to the Lake Management documents and it went from a
straight levee with no development to a meandering levee with
development allowed. He stated that it would have been premature
for Civic or Laing to approach the School District or the Water
District since the DDA was not in place and no findings could be
made. That would come after adoption of the DDA and the beginning
of development.
Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley asked for clarification regarding
the 404 Permit. City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh
explained that the City had always been in control of the 404 Permit
and continue to be in control of the Permit. He indicated that the City
would be a partner to the Developer and the Developer would cover
all of the expenses.
Mr. Semingson addressed the comment regarding failed projects and
stated that the only project Civic Partners had been involved in that
had problems was in Vista and there were private /public issues that
had now been resolved. He commented that the company had
developed in various areas of the State and had good success.
City Manager /Executive Director Watenpaugh addressed water
storage in the Back Basin and explained that it was not part of the
original 404 Permit and had to be addressed as a separate issue. He
presented an overview of the Inflow and Outflow Channel. He
commented on the new regulations of the NPDES. He stated that the
City was committed to retaining the airport, motocross, Stadium and
Lake along with their uses.
Mayor /Boardmember Kelley commented that she agreed with Mr.
Oster and stated that it was a very fine balance to retain continuity
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between recreation and housing and in a perfect world she would have
liked to see the Back Basin used for recreational purposes only,
however there was an old Development Agreement that was full of
holes and allowed the construction of 9,000 homes and ran for another
15 years. She stated that the new agreement would throw the old
DDA out. She stated that the question was whether the City should
move forward with the litigation at a cost of approximately one -half
million dollars or approve an agreement for a new plan for
development. She stated that she felt that the new agreement places
responsibility on the developer and complimented City
Attorney /Legal Counsel Leibold for her hard work in answering
Council /Agency concerns. She stated that she was in favor of the
DDA.
Mayor Pro Tem/Boardmember Schiffner stated that the Airport was
private property and was being leased. He indicated that the City had
no control over the airport or its use. He commented that the
Council /Agency takes recommendations from professionals and
explained that FEMA would have to insure the homes in the
development. He commented that there was no indication that the
Skate Park would make revenue since it was a service of the City. He
noted that the Golf Course would belong to the Developer and not the
City; therefore the City would not be involved in its maintenance. He
explained that there had been no intention of making the Motocross a
permanent facility and it was always intended to be temporary. He
noted that the land was leased and they were operating under a
Conditional Use Permit. He commented on the amount of study that
had gone into the proposed agreement and explained that it was a
good way to get rid of a bad agreement. He stated he was in favor of
the DDA.
Councilman/Boardmember Buckley agreed that the Agreement was
better, however better was not necessarily good. He questioned if
there was another way to get rid of the other agreement and stated that
the City could continue to litigate. He stated that he had spoken to
Councilman Hickman and he was not in favor of the project. He
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commented that although the document was not a specific plan it did
address the number of homes to pencil out the financial end of the
DDA. He stated that he was not against development however he did
not see 2,600 homes as an asset and suggested that the area was ideal
for a hotel, arena, water park and golf course. He stated that houses
cost money, however tourists brought money and then left. He stated
that he did support private property rights, however Council does have
a responsibility to the public to spend public money wisely. He stated
that the future of Lake Elsinore could be just a bedroom community or
a viable historical community with strong recreation where people
could spend their money. He stressed that he was not opposed to the
development; however he could not support the project.
Councilwoman /Chairwoman Brinley noted that Lake Elsinore does
have a proud history and Council has an obligation to the City to
assist in the growth of the City and provide public services as well as
amenities to the citizens. She explained that to achieve the amenities
there was a necessity to have roof tops and development was
necessary. She indicated that Laing had the ability to build quality
homes and with a new agreement the Council /Agency had the
opportunity to address issues, including the number of homes, traffic
circulation and proper planning. She stated that the Planning
Commission would address the project and see that it was done right.
She questioned the lot sizes. City Manager /Executive Director
Watenpaugh stated that was an item that would be addressed at the
Tract Map stage. Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley commented on
the performance clause and noted that all the amities would be
available because of this proposed development as well as others. She
assured the pubic that Civic Partners /Laing Homes would assume
responsibility and would pay their fair share. She explained that it
was the job of the Council to do what was best for the entire
community and get the most "bang for their buck ". She commented
that it was incumbent upon the Council to follow legal advice and
make the best decisions possible. She noted that the DDA had been in
the process for at least one and one -half years to date.
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Councilwoman/Chairwoman Brinley closed the public hearing at 9:55
p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem/Boardmember Schiffner commented that the
Council /Agency was faced with many decisions and what was
currently available regarding this issue was to approve the DDA or
fall back on the former agreement and continue to litigate.
CITY COUNCIL:
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND
CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 -1 WITH BUCKLEY CASTING THE
DISSENTING VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2002-549 BY
TITLE ONLY.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL BY THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, LAING -CP LAKE ELSINORE LLC AND CIVIC
PARTNERS - ELSINORE LLC AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND
CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 -1 WITH BUCKLEY CASTING THE
DISSENTING VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2002-
06, BY TITLE ONLY.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, LAING -CP LAKE
ELSINORE LLC AND CIVIC PARTNERS - ELSINORE LLC AND
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 10:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:05 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ruth Atkins, Lake Elsinore Historical Society, announced the Holiday Home
Tour on Saturday, December 14th, for a donation of $8.00 per person.
George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, read an article regarding Tere Cherveny
who was now the Mayor of Red Bluff, California and commented that she
had been a Councilwoman for the City of Lake Elsinore several years ago.
He thanked the City for the opportunity to serve as Santa Clause.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following:
Apologized to the community for the technical problems and
commented that they would be resolved before the next City
Council Meeting.
2. Thanked Civic Partners and Laing Homes for attending the
meeting.
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3. Stated that there would be an acknowledgement of new officers
the first City Council Meeting in January.
4. Announced that Lake Elsinore Fire Station 85 was now open
and acknowledged the hard work of everyone involved. He
introduced Fire Captain Todd Shymanski to the community.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Brinley commented on the following:
1. Commented that Council was testing the waters regarding the DDA
and would base future development on the outcome.
2. Expressed her appreciation to Mayor Kelley for her last year in office.
3. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilman Buckley commented on the following:
1. Commented that now that the DDA had been approved he would try
and be more positive.
2. Wished everyone a Merry Charistmas.
Mayor Pro Tern Schiffner commented on the following:
1. Noted that Winterfest was a great success and commended the choir
that performed.
2. Commented on the amount of successful events that the City has had.
3. Congratulated Jeaine Martineau for being appointed President of the
California School Board.
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4. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilwoman Kelley commented on the following:
1. Congratulated Jeaine Martineau for her appointment to the California
School Board.
2. Encouraged everyone in the community to attend the Historical Home
Tour.
3. Noted that the Trolley was up and running and encouraged the
citizens of Lake Elsinore to utilize the trolley.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:15 P.M.
GENIE LEY, MAYOR
CITY LAKE ELSINORE
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Respectfully submitted,
A ria L. Paredes, Deputy City Clerk
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VICKI KASAD,'CMC, CITY CLERK/
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE