HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2001 City Council Study SessionN~NiJTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
, CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001
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The City Council StudySession was called to order by Mayor Schiffner at 4:06 p.m.
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PRESENT: GOUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, SCHIE`FNER
ABSENTc G'OUNCLLMEMBERS: BRINI~EY, METZE, PAPE
Also present were: Assistant Gity Manager Best, City Attorney Leibold, Community
Development Director Brady, Information/Communicarions 1vlanager Dennis and City
Clerk Kasad.
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Mayor Schiffner indicated that he did not have too many questions on this
agenda.
Councilwoman Kelley eommented on the Clairns Against the City. Giry Clerk
- Kasad clarified the'process~ Councilwoman Kelley questioned the Southern
California Edison Company claim: City Attorney Leibold clarified the
responsibiliry of the contractor on this claim.
Councilwoman Kelley quesrioned the Public Safery Grant Application and why
it was being directed toward 1rafFc enforcement: Assistant City Manager Best
e~lained that this grantprogram was specifically targeted for that use.
Mayor Schiffner questioned the proposed right-of-way dedication and the
continuarion of the road beyond tkus dedication: Gommunity Development
Director Brady clari~ed that the properry beyond this dedication was developer
owned.
Councilwoman Kelley questioned the time line for improvement of Mission
Trail. Assistant City Manager Best indicated that work should begin in Mazch.
Community Development Director Brady indicated that it would depend on the
weather, but he was not certain of the timing. Mayor Schiffner inquired if the
plans complete. City Attorney Leibold confinned and noted that she understood
that the contract had been let. Communiry Development Director Brady
explained that Item No. $ of this agenda was the right-of-way which was
holding up the project. .
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City Attorney Leibold :noted thaf: the City holds the right-of-way, and work is
ready to proceed; howevex she noted that she got a message that a property
owner was re-igniting.some of'the issaes arid it might;be necessary to go back to
closed session on the matter. Mayor Scl~iffner noted the potential fire station
site, and suggested that the total acreage mighb cost-less than acquiring two
separate piece: City Attorney Leibold indicated tliat she cvould follow-up on the
matter. Assistant City Manager Best noted liat further `decisions would be
coming forward in the Budget Study Sessions. City Attorney Leibold stressed
the need to be sure that the right peopie have the right parcel information.
Councilwoman Kelley questioned Item No. 22 and inquired if this was the last
piace in the fmancial workout. Assistant Ciry Manager Best confirmed, noting
that this would be a verybeneficial action for`the City. Councilwoman Kelley
noted that she had see ad~ertisements for Forecast's products. Community
Development Director Brady noted Farecast'§ otlier locations. City Attorney
Leibold noted the revised Tentative Tract Map. Mayor ScMffner noted that the
project would come down to the County Boundary; and Commission Wiisey
was happy with the Urail option.
Councilwoman Kelley questioned how the streets would be laid out within the
project. Community Development Director Brady indicated that it would be a
basic tract, linear layout, with a number of not-thraugh or cul-de-sac streets.
Mayor Schiffner supported the Pla~uiing Commission recommendatians and
stressed that it would wind up a lot of loose ends. City Attorney Leibold noted
that the fee reducrion would occur in, areas where tl~e work has already been
completed.
Councilwoman Kelley noted that the County area surrounding this project
loaked horrible. She noted that there was a wood stake fence with graffiti on it
and no landscaping, :Community Development Directar Brady clarified that
this project would ha~e ta meet esfablished standazds; and indicated that
Forecast Homes would be building three different models from 1,500 to 2,300
square feet on good sized lots. Mayor Schiffner noted that there would be
considerable terracing in the area, and noted the objections of the property
owners with regard to visibility into their yards: Community Development
Director Brady indicated that at the last meeting only one resident came out to
speak regarding protecting his view lot. Mayor Schiffner noted the graffiti in
the County area and his past efforts to get it removed from another location; he
" advised that during a meeting with the Third District Supervisor he was able to
get the name and number of the appropriate County contract to+address the
graffiti. Assistant City Manager Best suggested that he provide staff with the
number for follow-up. Councilwoman Kelley noted that there seemed to be less
graffiti in the last couple of weeks; but noted a location at four corners.
_ Councilwoman Kelley questioned , the status of Lou's Lakeshore Lounge.
Community Development Director Bradq indicated that the structure abatement
hearing-had been s¢haduled.
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Councilwoman Kelley questioned the lot next to Jack in the Box and noted that
she had heard that they want to put a trailer park there. Community
Development Director Brady indicated that plans had not yet been submitted,
but he would not be surprised if this was the case. Mayor Schiffner indicated
that it would be an extension of what already exists; and noted a new retainnig
wall being built on the site. Communiry Development Director Brady indicated
that he would follow-up. Mayor Schiffner noted that the properiy owner doesn't
seem to recognize Lake Elsinore's conirol of the site.
Councilwoman Kelley questioned the need for Closed Sessions. City Attorney
Leibold confirmed and clarified.
The City Council Study Session was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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ROBERT L. SC R, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK
CTTY OF LAKE ELSINORE