HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2001 City Council Minutes1tiIINUT'ES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2fl01
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schiffner called the Regu.lar City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p:m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINI.EY, KELLEY,
PAPE, SCHII~"FNER
ABSENT: COUNCII.MEMBERS: METZE
Mayor Schiffner noted that Councilman Metze's absence was excused due to
illness.
' Also present were: Ciry Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City
Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community
Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp,
Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Deputy City Cierk Bryning.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake
Elsinore v. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(Riverside Superior Court Case # To Be Announced)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake
Elsinore; Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore v. Diamond
, Sports & Entertainment LLC et al (Riverside Co. Superior Court Case
#356131)
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) Liberty
Founders, LLC v City of Lake Elsinore, et al (Riverside Co. Superior
Court Case # 355890}
City Attonciey Leibold announced the Closed Session discussion items as listed
above.
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:02 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL COMPLETED ITS CLOSED SESSION
DISCUSSIONS AT 6:45 p.m.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION ('7:00 p.m.)
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED IN PUBLIC
SESSION AT 7:06 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA,NCE
City Manager Watenpaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Gary Ennis of the Lambs Fellowship Church provided the Invocation.
Mayor Schiffner commented on the beautiful amphitheater that the Lambs
Fellowship Church built on Railroad Canyon Road. He noted that it was the
church's intent to use the facility for both public and private functions.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRiNLEY, KELLEY,
PAPE, SCHIFFNER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
METZE
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Mayor Schiffner noted for the pubiic that Councilman Metze's absence was
excused due to illness.
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, City
Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community
Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief
Gallegos, Police Chief Walsh, Informarion/Communication Manager Dennis,
Recreation and Tourism Manager Edelbrock,`City Treasurer Ferro andDeputy City
Clerk Bryning.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Park and Recreation Month.
Mayor Schiffner read and presented a proclamation to Recreation and
Tourism Manager Edelbrock for Park and Recreation Month. Ms.
Edelbrock thanked Council for the recognition and noted the City and staff s
commitment to Parks and Recreation, which improve the quality of life in
the communiry. She noted the new Teen Center and Skate Park as well as
two new parks that will soon be under construction.
B. Presentation - What is WRCOG.
Rick Bishop, Executive Director of Western Riverside Council of
Governments presented a power point program for Council and the
community. He provided an overview of the Western Riverside Council of
Government Mission Statement; defined COGs; discussed growth in
Western Riverside County; defined the Committee Structure; presented an
overview of the Major Program Activities for 2001; listed what was new on
the horizon; and presented an overview of the funding for Western Riverside
Council of Government.
C. Presentation - Regional TiJMF Fees.
Ruth Anne Taylor Berger of WRCOG presented a power point program
illustrating the following: What is a TLJMF; The Purpose and Need; TUMF
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Committees; Regional System of Highways & Arterials; Order of Magnitude
Cost; Estimated Network Cost; Fee Methodology; and Critical Time Path.
City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the MSHCP had not been approved
and asked how WRCOG was dealing with the number of units and the
impact the MSHCP would have on the different communities. Ms. Berger
stated that her group consulted with the Planning Directors and they
consulted a wide variety of numbers and selected the SCAG data.
D. Presentation - Lake Elsinore San Jacinto Watershed Authority.
Mark Norton, Executive Directar of the Lake Elsinore San Jacinto
Watershed Authority addressed how the JPA was formed and a brief
background of the history of the JPA. He expiained that the goals were as
follows:
1. To work cooperatively with all stakeholders to rehabilitate,
improve and maintain the beneficial uses of the waters within
Lake Elsinore and the San Jacinto River Watershed.
2. To obtain a sustainable water supply that will provide a
stabilized lake level for Lake Elsinore.
3. To protect and enhance the recreational and natural resources
within Lake Elsinore and the San Jacinto River Watershed.
Mr. Norton presented an overview of the budget and defined the following:
1. Completion of the EIR.
2. Feasibility Studies and programs completed.
3. Projects and Management that would be instituted.
He noted that the regulatory agencies ha~e listed Lake Elsinore and Canyon
Lake as impaired water-bodies. He stated that SAWPA was committed to
each of the member agencies to do a11 that was possible to accomplish the
goals of the LESJWA and would be working with Council to achieve the
goals and programs that ha~e been proposed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brinley commented that the City had moved forward in
funding projects and noted the matching funds that had been received by
Congessman Calvert. Mr. Norton commended Mayor Pro Tem Brinley and
Lake Operations Manager Pat Kilroy for their dedication to the Lake
Elsinore-San Jacinto Watersheds Authority. Mayor Pro Tem Brinley noted
the importance of moving forward since the projects were on a two-year
timeline to use the funds or they would be lost. She stated that Lake Elsinore
was pulling their fair share and then some on this project. Mr. Norton
concurred.
Councilman Pape stated that it sounded as though the bureancratic red tape
had been resolved, and now the project could move fonvard. Mr. Norton
confirmed. Councilman Pape ciarified the projects that were proposed in the
near future. Mr. Norton clarified the proposed future projects: Councilman
Pape addressed the Fill and Operate Agreement and noted the responsibility
of EVMWD for the Island Wells. Mr. Norton clarified the position of the
LESJWA and the status of the Island Wells.
City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that one of the items that the Regional
Board was addressing was monitoring the watershed to discover what the
nutrient sources were; deternune what the T'MDL requirements were; and
resolve the impairment of the watershed and lakes. Mr. Norton confirmed.
There was discussion regarding the use of reclaimed water.
Mayor Schif~ner questioned the time line. Mr. Norton clari~ed the process
for funding far the projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley thanked Mr. Norton for his presentation and asked
that he announce the LESJWA 1Vleetings. Mr. Norton stated that the Lake
Elsinore San Jacinto Watershed Authority meets the 2nd Thursday of every
month at City of Lake Elsinore, City Hall, at 2:00 p.m., and the public was
welcome.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those
discussions:
Item No. 6
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Councilman Pape stated that he had an emergency item to add to the
Agenda, which would be identi~ed as Item No. 33. He e~cplained that it
addressed Supervisorial District lines for the County of Riverside. He noted
that the County had faxed information regarding the County Board of
Supervisor`s Meeting addressing Districts, to be held on July 10, 2001,
which leaves no time for City Council discussion and considerarion, unless it
could be added to this meeting.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADD AS AN
EMERGENCY ITEM, NO. 33 - DISCUSSION OF SUPERVISORAL
DISTRICTS FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley asked that City Council continue Item No. 7,
addressing the Settlement AgreementlTMP Development, as requested by
the Ciry Attorney.
MOVED SY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINELY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE ITEM NO. 7-
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT/TMP DEVELOPMENT TO THE JULY 10,
2001, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCII,.
MOVED BY BRINI.EY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNA1vIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE
BALANCE OF TAE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
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1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Joint Study Session - June 7, 2001.
b. Joint Study Session - June 12, 2001.
a Regular City Council Meeting - June 12, 2001.
The following Minutes were received and filed:
d. Planning Commission Meeting - June 6, 2001
e. Design Review Committee Meeting - June 6, 2001
2. Ratified the Warrant List for June 15; 2001
3. Adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-15, 2001-16 and 2001-17 as presented by the
District Engineer and Set for Public Hearing on July 24, 2001 the City Wide
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District - FY 2001-02.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15
RESOLUTION OF TFIE CITY COUNCIL ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, COST
ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM, ASSESSMENT AND REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2
OF TI3E STREETS AND ffiGFIWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR TFiE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER FORMATION OF A DISTRICT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR TAE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 IN A DISTRICT
WITHIN SAID CITY.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO PROVTDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF DECISION 15, PART 2 OF THE
STREETS AND ffiGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
THE PUBLIC MEETTNG AND PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
4. Approved the Annual Review of the Investment Policy and noted the
changes.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2001-18 setting the City's Appropriation Limit for
Fiscal Year 2001-02 (Proposirion 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLiSHING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
8. Transfer of Properly for B-1 Drainage facility to Riverside County Flood
Controi and Water Conservation District.
9. Approved Final Tract Map 23848-9 and authorized signature of documents
and necessary recordation.
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11.Adopted Resolution No. 2001-19 approving the Budget for Fiscal Year
2001-2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-19
A RESaLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
: LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 AND
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE
EXPENDITURES SET FORTI3 THEREIN.
12. Approved the Landscape Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Lake
Elsinore and Pardee Construction Co. (Phase I) and authorized the Mayor to
execute.
13. Approved the Amend Lega1 Service Agreement for the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency Board.
14. D'uected the City Attorney and the Community Services Director to
negotiate with the Historic Society for a long-term lease for use of the
basement of the Cultural Center.
15. Approved for Public Hearing on Ju1y 10, 2001 the following:
a. A request for Zone Change from C-1 (Neighborhood Cornmercial) to C-2
(General Commercial). The project is located on Mission Trail in an
existing shopping center known as Heritage Plaza.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. Desi~ Review Industrial Project No. 2001-O1, located on Collier Avenue
APN 377-151-061~
Mayor Schiffner opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
Ciry Manager Watenpaugh introduced the item.
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Community Development Director Brady stated that tlie item before Council
was a Design Review for a project located adjacent to Collier Avenue and
3`d Street. He indicated that the project consisted of two tilt-up buildings
totaling approximately 29,000 square feet. He noted that the Planning
Commission reviewed the project and recommends approval. He further
indicated that there wera two issues discussed which were the circulation
associated with the project and the adjacent parcel located directly on the
corner of 3id and Collier. He e~cplained that there was a requirement that
those two properties had a reciprocal access between them. He indicated
that both property owners expressed concern about having access between
the two properties and would prefer not to have access if it were not
necessary. Community Development Director Brady indicated that staff
made a review of the project and consulted the Fire Department and it was
determined that there was no need to have the access except for emergency
purposes. He explained that the Planning Commission agreed not to ha~e
access for circulation for access purposes, however it would be included as
an emergency access point between the two properties with a gate installed
to prevent public access. He explained that the other issue was a design
issue and the applicant did redesign the location of the building, which
resulted in two eatra parking spaces. Community Development Director
Brady indicated that one building was 16,000 square feet in size, and the
other building would be almost 13,000 square feet in size to be divided into
smaller units for various types of industrial businesses and uses. He stated
staff recomrnended that Council concur with the Planning Commission's
findings.
There was general discussion regarding the map e~ibit.
Community Development Director Brady indicated that the developer was
willing to place anti-graf~ti coating on the walls.
Tomislav Gabric and Associates, the architect, addressed the project and
stated that he agreed with the Findings and Conditions of the project.
Mayar Schiffner asked if anyone else wished to speak on the project.
Hearing no further requests to speak the pubic hearing was closed at 825
p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brinley commented that the item had been before Plamiing
Commission twice and she felt that they had done a thorough job with the
review of the project and she had no problem with theproject.
Councilman Pape noted that this project would bring 29,000 square feet of
industrial space and provide more iocal jobs; therefore he was in fa~or of the
pro~ect.
Councilwoman Kelley felt that a11 of her concerns had been met and she had
no problem with the project.
Mayor Schiffner stated that he felt that the Planning Commission had done a-
complete review and noted that Pianniug Commission liad recommended
approval.
MOVED BY BRINLEY SECONDED BY KELLEY f1ND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE DESiGN
REVIEW FOR INDUSTRIAL PROJEGT NO: I 2001-O1 FOR AN
INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CONSISTING OF TWO BUILDINGS BASED
ON TFIE FOLLOWING ~INDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan and the Zoning District in which the project is located.
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in Section
17.82.060 and other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.82.070, including
guarantees and evidence of compliance with condirions, have been
incorporated into the approvai of the subject project to insure development
of the property in accordance with the objectives of this Chapter and the
planning district in which the site is located.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Design Review approval for Industrial Project No. I 2001-Oi will lapse and be
void unless building permits are issued within one (1) year of City Council
approval. The Community Development Director may grant an extension of
time of up to one (1) year per extension, prior to the expiration of the initial
Design Review approval. Application for a time eatension must be submitted
to the City of Lake Elsinore one (1) month prior to the expiration date.
2. Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans
submitted to the Building Division Plan Check. All Conditions of Approval
sha11 be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and release of
utilities.
3. All site improvements approved with this request shall be constructed as
indicated on the approved site plan and elevations. Revisions to approved site
plars ar building elevations sha11 be subject to the review of the Community
Development Director. All plans submitted for Building Division P1an Check
sha11 conform to the submitted plans as modified by Conditions of Approval, or
the Planning Commission/City Council through subsequent action.
4. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical
equipment incidental to development sha11 be architecturally screened ar
shielded by landscaping so that they are not visible from neighboring property
or public streets including Collier Avenue. Any material covering the roof
equipment sha11 match the primary wall color.
5. All exterior on-site lighting shall be shielded and directed on-site so as not to
create glare onto neighboring property and streets or allow illumination above
the horizontal plane of the fixture. All light fixtures shall match the architectural
style of the building.
6. All loading zones shall be clearly marked with yellow striping and shall meet
City Standards for Type `A' loading zones (12' x 20').
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7. Applicant sha11 meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. A
minimum of three (3) handicap spaces are required.
8. A six-foot (6') wrought iron fence sha11 be constructed around the perimeter
boundary of the project, excluding the buildings: The fence shall be
constructed at the toe of the slope along Collier Avenue.
9. Trash enclosures sha11 be constructed per City standards as approved by the
Community DevelopmentDirector.
lO.No exterior roof ladders shall be pernutted.
11.Applicant shall use roafmg materials with Class "A" fire rating.
12.A11 exterior downspouts shall be painted to match with building exterior color.
13.The Planning Division sha11 approve the location of any consiruction trailers
utilized during construcrion. All construction trailers sha11 require a cash bond
processed through the Planning Division.
14.Materiais and colors depicted on the plans and rnaterials board sha11 be used
unless modified by the applicant and approved by the Community Development
Director or designee.
15.(3n-site surface drainage shall not cross sidewalks.
16.Parking stalls shatl be double-striped with four-inch (4") lines two feet (2')
apart.
17.The Community Development Director or designee sha11 approve all signs for
the project.
18.A11 exposed slopes in excess of three feet (3') in height shall have a permanent
irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed, approved by the
Landscape Architectural Consultant and Planning Division.
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18a. The access driveway shown along the southwest property line shall be used
for emergency access only. Methods of blocking the access shall be under
the discretion of the Community Development Drrector, ar designee.
18b. Building One's northeast wall facing Collier Avenue and Building Two's
southwest wall facing Minthorn Street shali be coated with a"liquid tile"
anti-graffiti material.
PRIOR TO BUILDING/GRADING PERMITS
19.Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building permits, the applicant shall
sign and complete an"Acknowiedgement of Conditions" form and shall return
the executed original to the Planning Division for inciusion in the case records.
20.The applicant shall submit 8'h x 11 or 8'/2 x 14 reductions of a11 plans prior to
issuance of building Permits.
21.Three (3) sets of the Final Landscaping/Irrigation Detail Plan sha11 be
submitted, reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant
and the Community Development Director or designee, prior to issuance of
building pernut. A Landscape Plan Check & Inspection Fee will be charged
prior to fmal landscape approval based on the Consultant's fee plus forty
percent (40%) City fee.
a) All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler
system with 100% plant and grass coverage using a combination of
drip and conventional irrigation methods.
b) Applicant shall plant street trees, selected from the City's Street Tree
List, a maximum of forty feet (40) apart and at least twenry-four-inch
(24") box in size.
c) All planting areas sha1I be separated from paved areas with a six-inch
(6") high and svc-inch (6") wide concrete curb.
d) Planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points shall be no
higher than thirty-six inches (36").
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e) Landscape planters sha11 be planted with an appropriate parking lot
shade tree to provide for 50% parking lot shading in fifteen (15) years.
fl Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment shall be
indicated on landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping
plan.
g) The landscape plan shall provide far ground cover, shrubs, and trees
and meet a11 requirements of the City's adopted Landscape Guidelines.
Special attention to the use of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings
with combination drip irrigation system to be used to prevent
excessive watering.
h) All landscape improvements sha11 be bonded 100% for material and
labor for two years from installation sign-off by the City. Release of
the landscaping bond shall
be requested by the applicant at the end of the required two years with
approvaUacceptance by the Landscape Consultant and Community
Development Directar or Designee.
i) All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected
portion of any phase at the time a Certificate of Occupancy is
requested for any building. All pianting areas shall include plantings
in the Xeriscape concept, drought tolerant grasses and plants.
j) Finallandscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
k) Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
22.Plant palette sha11 substantially match the neighboring plant palette featured
along Collier Avenue.
23.Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal
Water District. Proof shail be presented to the Chief Building Official prior to
issuance of building permits and fmal approval.
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24.Prior to issuance of building pernuts, applicant sha11 provide assurance that all
required fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District have been paid.
25.Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant sha11 provide assurance that all
requirements of the Riverside County Fire Department have been met.
26.Prior to issuance of bailding permits, applicant shall pay park-in-lieu fee in
effect at time of building permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
27.A11 Public Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of
development as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) prior to
building pernut.
28.Dedicate a~. S ft. wide strip of additional street right-of-way along the
frontage of Collier Ave. to the City prior to issuance of building permit.
29. Sidewalks will be required to be constructed along Coilier Avenue.
30. Street improvement plans and specifications shall be prepared by a Ca1if.
Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements shali be designed and constructed to
Riverside County Road Department Standards, latest edition, and City Codes
(LEMC 12.04 and 16.34}.
31.If the existing street improvements are to be modified, the e~sting street plans
on file shall be modified accordingly and approved by the City Engineer prior
to issuance of building permit. An encroachment permit wiil be required to do
the work.
32.The 26 ft. easement far access to Parcel 29 must be approved by the Riverside
County Fire Department prior to building permit. The access easement must be
fully pa~ed prior to certificate of occupancy.
33.A 13 ft. access easement must recorded on Parcel 28 for access to Parcel 29
prior to building permit.
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34.Buildings cannot be constructed on the 10 ft. public utility easement along the
southeasterly property line.
35.Pubiic right-of-way dedications shall be prepared by the appiicant or his agent.
Deeds sha11 be submitted to the Engineering Department far review and
approval prior to issuance of building permit.
36.Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34, Res. 85-26).
37.The applicant shall record a CC&R that provides for irrevocable reciprocal,
circulation, ingress and egress and maintenance of the access easement m fa~or
of all lots. The CC&R shail be approved by the Community Development
Director and sha11 be recorded with prior to building permit.
38.Submit a"Will Serve" letter to the City Engineering Division from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements ha~e been
made for this proj ect. Submit this letter prior to applying for a building permit.
39.The applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements for off-site grading
from the adjacent property owners prior to grading pernut issuance.
40.If grading exceeds 50 cubic yards or the e~sting flow pattern is substantially
modified, grading plans shall be prepared by a Calif. Registered Civil Engineer
and approved prior to grading permit issuance. Prior to any grading, the
applicant sha11 obtain a grading permit and post appropriate security:
41.Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County
Fire.
42.On-site drainage sha11 be conveyed to a public facility or accepted by adjacent
property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance or conveyed to a drainage
easement.
43.A11 natural drainage traversing the site sha11 be conveyed through the site, or
shall be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer.
44. Roofs should drain to a landscaped area whenever feasible.
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45.Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.64 regarding flood hazard regulations.
46.Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.68 regarding floodplain management. This
site is in Flood Zone AO and the building pad must be 1 ft. above the adjacent
grade.
47.The applicant to provide FEMA elevation certificates prior to certificate of
occupancies.
48.Contribute $8,150 for the design and construction of one-half of a raised
landscaped median along the frontage of Collier Avenue prior to buiiding
permit.
49.Developer sha11 contribute $2,000 toward the design and construction of a
traffic signal at Collier Ave. and Chaney Street priar to building permit. This
development will increase traffic at the intersection at least 1.5 % and should
contribute 1.5 % toward construction.
SO.AII waste material, debris, vegetarion and other rubbish generated during
cieaning, demolition, clear and grubbing or other phases of the construction
shall be disposed of at appropriate recycling centers. The applicant should
contract with CR&R Inc. for recycling and storage container services, but the
applicant may use the services of another recycling vendor. Another recycling
vendor, other than CR&R Inc., cannot charge the appiicant for bin rental or
solid waste disposaL If the applicant is not using CR&R Inc. for recycling
services and the recycling material is either sold or donated to another vendor,
the applicant shall supply proof of debris disposal at a recycling center,
including verification of tonnage by certified weighmaster tickets.
BUSINESS ITEMS
31. Assembly Bili No. 13XX.
City Manager Watenpaugh e~lained that the item was a request from
Assemblyman Hollingsworth for support for his Assembly Bill No. 13XX.
He explained that the Bill proposes that public entities and public utilities
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seek out publicly owned land as opposed to eminent domain for private
properties. He indicated that the Bill would require that public property first
be sought prior to pursuing eminent domain.
Tom Rogers, Field Representative for Assemblyman Hollingsworth,
indicated that when the utility companies were asked why they choose
private property, the reply was that it was easier to proceed through private
land using eminent domain than to proceed through pubtic land. He noted
that the Bill was a very simple Bill and states that the first choice should be
public 1and. He commented that the Counry of Riverside has over 50% of its
land usage to public use and habitat and if the transmission lines proceed
over private land, the azea under the transmission lines become public land
as well. He stressed that the Bill states that first consideration would be
given to pubic land since the transmission lines would not hurt human
beings, then they would not hurt K-Rats.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley asked what would be considered public land. Mr.
Rogers indicated that it would address Federal, State and regional parks. He
commented that the Bill would encourage utility companies to consider large
areas of public land versus private land for installation of transmission lines.
He noted that there was such a smail amount of land left for private
development due to the Habitat requirements that it was more important than
ever before to utilize public land. Mayor Pro Tem Brinley thanked Mr.
Rogers.
Mayor Schiffner asked if there would be a problem with running utility lines
over a habitat. Mr. Rogers stated that the ideal area would be over habitats.
He noted that in the area of transmission lines private land was more
endangered than public lands. He indicated that transmission lines over
habitat were a compatible use. He noted that public land had strong
protections where as private land did not. He presented other examples of
desirable locations for the locarion of transmission lines.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE LETTER
OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 13XX AND AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LETTER.
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32. WRCOG - Regional 'I'LTMF.
City Manager Watenpaugh presented an overview of the request for funding
for the EIR for the Regional TL)MF fee. He indicated that one of the
concerns of the City was there was no local TCTMF and the City was in the
process of initiating that action. He noted that Councilwoman Kelley,
Cornmuniry Development D'uector Brady and himself ha~e been attending
the TiIMF Meetings and indicated that there are some concerns. He
explained that the County was ahead of the City and they have requested
$2,424 as an additional share from Lake Elsinore to continue research and
development of the Ragional Traffic Mitigation Fee.
Rick Bishop, D'uector of WRCOG presented an overview of the "Due"
structure for each jurisdiction and indicated that the money would be used to
continue with the consulting process to add detail to the Regional Traffic
Uniform Mitigation Fee.
City Manager Watenpaugh asked that in tertns of establislung a TIJMF,
what type of impact would it have on trying to reissue the Measure "A"-'h
cent. Mr. Bishop stated that there had been no formal commitment. He
noted that the Measure "A" and the TLJMF' compliment each other and if the
Measure were to be authorized it would certainly be bolstered by the T`CJMF.
He explained that Measure "A" was looking at defined projects and the
T[JMF would "in fill" to accommodate future growth.
Mayor Schiffner questioned if the Measure "A" Funding would assist in the
1'LJMF Fees. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he did not think the
Measure "A" funds would be used for the "TIJMF, since they were separate
but joint. Mayor Schiffner noted the notation in the Budget far Measuxe "A"
funds. Ms. Berger stated that there had been some discussion that a
percentage of the Measure "A" funds would be used for the TI11vIF, however
not the entire City portion.
Counciiman Pape stated that as the Ciry's representative on the
Transportation Commission there had been some discussion regarding the
TiIMF and explained that it was thought that a portion of the cities allocated
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funds would be used as an incentive to provide some matching funds,
however it was not restricted to local or RegionaL He indicated that if at
some time the City ixnplemented its own City Wide 'TUMF fee it would be
adequate to gain matching dollars. He commented that if the City of Lake
Elsinore were looking at starting their own City Wide TUMF fee, he would
rather support that, rather than a Regional T'UMF. He stated that he would
rather wait and see what the City comes up with on our own study far
TIJMF and defer this item unril our study was done.
Mayor Pro Tem Brinley noted that the City TiIMF should be done and
returned to Council for review in September. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh
clarified .the time line and stated that first review would be done in `
September. Mayor Pro Tem Brinley stated that she would prefer to wait for
the City's study and consider a fmal decision regard'mg the Regional TUMF.
City Manager Watenpaugh asked how many other cities ha~e adopted an
interim fee for a proposed TLTMF. Ms. Berger stated that no interim fee had
been adopted at this time. She noted that the interim fee could be charged as
long as the money was held until the nea~us was complete and that had not
been done. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that he thought that Temecula,
San Jacinto and Hemet had adopted an interim fee for a"set-aside" subject
to the fmal recommendation. He clarified the fee structure for a local or
regional TUMF'.
Councilwoman Kelley noted the changes on the maps since she had last seen
them. She indicated that from the beg'uming there were concerns regarding
the TUMF. She stated that some of the cities were concerned with which
city would get what and when; the sheer amount of projects in some azeas
versus some other areas; and whether the City's TUMF fee would cover
what was included in the T`UMF fee for the City itself. She further indicated
that she would like to see the City's study pushed to the forefront before the
City gets more involved in this study. She stated that the amount has grown
quite a bit from the original. She stated that she would support waiting until
our own study was done.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brinley stated that when she examined the map it appeared
that the priorities were placed in Riverside and not in other areas. She stated
that the map as well as other issues in the Regional cause her some concern.
Mayor Schiffner noted that the City was considering setting their own fees
and it appears that it was the consensus of Council that they wished to
complete the City's study prior to getting involved in any further
commitment to the Regional TiJMF. He stated that if it were the decision to
reject this request, it did not mean that it was a total rejection, but rather a
delay.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRTED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO TABLE THE REQUEST
FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $2,424.00 FOR TAE SOUTAWEST
REGIONAL TRAFFIC UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE.
33. Discussion of Supervisorial Districts for The Countv of Riverisde .
City Manager Watenpaugh indicated that in yesterday's newspapers staff
noted an article that showed a proposed redistricting and later in the
afternoon the City received a staff report from the County regarding the
issue. He stated that he had just learned that the information could be
accessed from the web page for a more accwate map. He explained that it
would appear from the map presented that the City would be partnered with
a section of Riverside at Temescal Canyon; Wildomar, Cleveland Ridge and
Lake Elsinore with Bob Buster with a split in a section of Highway 74 by the
Hall AnnexationlNorthpeak; and half of Canyon Hills would be in DisMct 2.
He further e~cplained that it would appear that the City would be in three
Districts with the major population in Riverside. He noted that it does not
follow the City's Economic Report for growth or quality of life. He further
noted that it does not partner the Ciry of Lake Elsinore with Western
Riverside County, but rather with Riverside proper. He suggested that
Councii appoint a sub-committee to a11ow some type of response prior to
July 10~'.
Mayar Schiffner stated that it was his intent to appoint himself and
Councilman Pape to look into the situation and report back. He noted that
PAGE TWENTY-THREE - CITY COLINCII.IVIINLTTES - JIJNE 26, 2001
there would be a public hearing on the matter prior to the ne~.t City Council
Meeting and he felt that the City should gain more information to address
the issue.
MOVED BY BRIlVLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO APPROVE THE
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR SCAIFFNER AND COUNCILMAN PAPE
TO THE COMIVIITTEE TO ADDRESS SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS.
City Attorney Leibold noted that the scheduled pubiic hearing by the County
Boazd of Supervisors would talce piace prior to the City's next regularly
scheduled meeting, therefore it was her understanding that the staff and the
sub-committee be given the authority and direction to prepare comments and
attend the public hearing. Council concurred.
Councilrnan Pape stated that ha~ing seen the paper Saturday, he had the
opporturtity to visit with a couple of the Supervisors and they were willing to
discuss the issues with the City and are open to the City's ideas and
concems. He noted that it was obvious that ha~ing a city of 30,000 people
split three ways between three Supervisors was not logical. He commented
that the City of Lake Elsinore has very little in common with the City of
Riverside proper and that basically makes up the Disirict population wise.
Canyon Lake, Murrieta and Temecula are in District 3 and would split up
the area in an improper way. He stated that it would be wise to meet with
the Supervisors and work out a solution to better serve the citizens of the
community.
THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Parks and Recreation Assessment Bene~t Anal.ysis Study_
City Manager Watenpaugh explained that Item No. 6, which references staff
recommendation to move forward with the Parks and Recreation Assessment
District study. He stated that what staff was requesting of Council was to
authorize $22,100 to move forward with a Benefit Assessment review: He
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indicated that Harris and Associates would be hired to put together a Benefit
Assessment to determine what kind of Park Assessments should be
addressed and what Assessments could be attributed to the City's parks to
relieve the General Fund. He stated that if the Study was done and it was
determined by Council to be of bene~t to the City, then Council would ha~e
to approve an Engineer's Study; de~elop a ballot measure; and go to a vote
of the property owners. He explained that if it were approved by a 50°10 +
margin then the Assessment would go into place. He further e~lained that
it would provide dedicated funds and not require the use of General Fund
money, which are discretionary and could be moved around. He indicated
that it would be dedicated funds as set forth in the ballot.
Mayor Schiffner called upon the persons who wished to speak.
Steve Slack, President of the Lake Elsinore Little League, spoke in fa~or of
the Study and stated that his organization was in favor of the City's efforts.
He asked Council to support this Study.
Mark Landouw, President of Lake Elsinore Softball League, spoke in favor
of the Benefit Assessment Study and noted the support of his organization.
He noted the benefit that the parks provide to ttie youth of the Va11ey and
what they have done to assist in the maintenance and lighting of the parks.
He stressed the need to work together to benefit the youth. He asked that
Council approve the Study.
Carlos Godina, American Valley Soccer League of Lake Elsinore, noted the
negative comments that he overheard in the audience and criticized them for
making comments without ha~ing all the facts. He spoke in fa~or of the
Benefit Assessment Study and the need to preserve the parks for the youth.
He noted that there were not enough parks in the City and it was necessary
to keep the parks that are in existence. He asked that the Council consider
the Study.
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measure and passage it would mean that the money would be totally
dedicated to the operation and maintenance of the parks.
Councilwoman Kelley noted that a great deal of time was spent on tlus
subject at the last Study Session and voiced her support for the Benefit
Assessment Study.
Councilman Pape concurred that the subject was thoroughly discussed at the
last Study Session and e~lained that when he heard the word "fee" he was
very hesitant, however having the user groups come out in support of the
Benefit Assessment have made a difference in the way he thought about the
subject. He noted the restrictions of Proposition No. 218 and stated that the
Study would provide Council the opportunity to weigh the possibility of
going to ballot with the property owners. He indicated the difficulty of
gaining enough votes to pass the Assessment. He noted the difficulty of
gaining votes from the large property owners. Councilman Pape noted the
other cities that have passed a Benefit Assessment District for Parks and the
success they have experienced He stated his support of the Study.
Mayor Schiffner thanked the representative of the .different user groups. He
clarified that the Study for the Assessment was not offering a great dea1, if
any, additional funds for the parks. He explained that what the Benefit
Assessment would do was establish a fund that would guarantee the use of
the parks, which would free the money up from the General Fund to be used
for other public services. He wanted the people in attendance to be clear on
the purpose of the Assessment and stressed the fact that the money would be
dedicated to a specific fund and could only be used for the operations and
maintenance of the parks, however it would not provide additional funding.
Councilman Pape asked if Harris and Associates did the Study would it be
possible to structure it to reflect the return of revenue sources that the State
has taken away from cities. He questioned the possibiiity of being able to
reduce the Assessment amount should the Ciry receive those revenue
sources. Mr. Cooper; Harris and Associates confirmed that the Assessment
could reflect additional revenue sources and could reflect a reduction. He
indicated that the Council must hold a public hearing to address the
Assessment and the reduction or allowed percentage increase could be
PAGE TWENTY-SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2001
considered at that time. Councilman Pape asked if the amount of the
Assessment could be set at a base point so that it could never go above a set
amount with no more than a 2% increase in any given year. Mr. Cooper
explained that when a ballot is formed a m~imum rate would be set and if
the Council should desire it, an annual CPI adjustment of 2% could be
included. He noted the similarity to the Lighting and Landscaping
Assessment District and the requirement for a pubic hearing each year to
address the District as required by law.
Mayor Schiffner commented that should Councii decide on the study, Mr.
Cooper could bring back different options. Mr. Cooper confirmed the
process.
Mayor Pro Tem Briniey clarified that it would require a Ballot Measure.
Mr. Cooper confirmed and expiained that it would be done by a vote of the
property owners.
Mayor Schiffner stated thatthe only thing that the Council could do was to
proceed with the process and submit it to the voters. Mr. Cooper explained
that once Council goes through the entire process and it goes to ballot; if the
ballot measure gains votes of more than 50%; then the Council has the
option to approve or disapprove the action. He clarified that Council could
not approve the Benefit Assessment District without an aff'u~mative bailot,
however if there were an affirmative ballot then the City Council would
ha~e to vote in favor or against the Assessment District.
Mayor Schiffner clari~ed that the weight of the vote by the citizens would
be proportional to the size of the assessment the property owner would pay.
Mr. Cooper stated that the vote is worth what the assessment amount would
be.
MOVED BY BRINI,EY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT STUDY FOR THE PARKS.
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City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the reason that staff was in favor of
the study was because during tight budget times, Parks and Recreation was
something that would get cut or reduced because it was a non-mandated
service. He eaplained that public services such as fire and police are a
mandated service, however parks are not. He stated that if the Benefit
Assessment District for Parks goes through then the pubic would be
guaranteeing funds for a quality of life issue regarding Parks and Recreation.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:20 P.M.
TAE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:22 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, commented on Council's decision to withdraw its
request for a temporary restraining order against EVMWD. She noted that there
could ha~e been an angry reaction from the voters in the City if they had to
experience water rationing if water was removed from Canyon Lake to replace
water in Lake Elsinore due to the lawsuit. She addressed a gag order that was
imposed on EVMWD and accused the Council and now EVMWD of acting
sneaky. She stated that the City was wasting tu~ payers dollars trying to pour
drinking water into a slimy lake just so jet skies could run around on it. She stated
that it was nearly a year since the first of four drowning occurred and asked for a
mornents pause to remember those people.
Daryl Hickman, 19 Corte Madera, commented that the Lake was not an economic
engine and criticized the Ciry for pursing the Tilley Agreement. He noted that in
all contracts there would be a clause that allows one contract to supersede another.
He objected to the City suing with his t~ dollars over a 1927 agreement. He
stated his concern was that the City was creating more animosiry among the people
and should Councii succeed, the water would evaporate in the next three or four
weeks. He asked that Council work closely with the other communities
surrounding the Lake, so when the City works with the JPA, they accept the
decisions and move forward. He stated that he wants the City to do more
economic gardening and spend less rnoney on legal fees. He questioned why the
K-Mart store was not a fitness center and why a company has not been encouraged
PAGE TWENTY=EIGHT - CITY COUNGIL MINUTES - J[JNE 26, 2001
to pick up the theater and sell seats for $2.00 instead of $6A0 to at least generate
some tax dollars. He stated that the track record for the City Council was not
impressive and noted there was still no fire engine on the north side of the
community. He criticized the intersection at Railroad Canyon Road and Crrape
Street as well as the use of City palm trees in the meridian on Railroad Canyon
Road. He stated that the Diamond Stadium spoke for itself and questioned the
authorization of a skate park.
Pete Dawson, 18010 Grand Avenue, stated that last weekend the Lake was as busy
as a beehive with happy people. He stated that he was on the Lake and he did not
see a slimy green lake, but rather a beautiful lake. He reported that from January 1,
2001 to May 31, 2001 LEMSAR had provided 2,400 hours of community serviee
to the Lake and its users. He further reported that during the month of May there
were 3 sunken boats, nutnerous stranded boaters and two false distress ca11s. He
stressed how important it was to keep Channel 68 for emergencies only and it
should not be abused.
Bill Staples, 32941 Maiden Lane, rebutted an article in the Canyon Lake
Newspaper that addressed the Canyon La1ce level of water. He noted that
EVMWD took water from Canyon Lake a11 the time and sold it to other entities.
He stated that EVMWD must maintain a 1372 elevation and it was part of their
contract and could not be changed. He did not like the comments regarding the
Council being greedy regarding the water, since the water was rightfully Lake
Elsinore's. He objected to the comments regarding jet skies since Canyon Lake
had jet skies and boaters as we1L He stated that the people in the County know
about the Tilley Agreement and support the City's position regarding the
Agreement.
Steve Lee, Bella Custom Frame Company, Railroad Canyon Road, invited the
public to the last day of exhibition of traditional Japanese Embroidery by Maxine
Brandt. He announced that the next exhibit would be by Susan Matin Sparr
consisting of Pastels of the Santa Rosa Plateau and Still Life studies. The e~ibit
will begin this Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. He invited the public to attend.
PAGE TWENTY-NINE - CITY COUNCIL MIN[JTES - JUNE 26, 2001
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following:
i. Clarified that there has not been a gag order, however there was an
agreement made between two entities that have a mutual disagreement
that had not been resolved. He indicated that the City and EVMWD
had agreed not to play the issues out in the newspaper.
2: Stated that he would have liked to see private enterprise build a Skate
Park and he indicated that he had repeatedly heard about a private
enterprise that was going to build a Skate Park, however they did not
come forward. He noted that a concessionaire would run the new
Skate Park and he felt that the Park would be a very positive thing for
the community.
3. Thanked Mark Norton for attending the City Council Meeting. He
commented that he felt that Mr. Norton's responses show just how
hard it was to get five different entities to work together. He indicated
that for the first time since he came to the City the City and the Water
District had the potenrial to get money to resolve issues with the Lake.
CITY ATTORIVEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold indicated that the City Council met in Closed Session far
discussion of the matters listed on the agenda, and there was no reportable action.
Ciry Attorney Leibold commented on the following:
1. Clarified that the City sought a Temporary Restraining Order in order to
maintain a status quo to assure that the water in dispute was not pumped or
otherwise released from the dam unrii the City had an opporiunity for a court
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to determine a finding or an opportuniry to negotiate a resolution. She stated
that the City was in on-going negotiations. She indicated that EV1vIWD did
agree to all the terms that the City was seeking by the Temporary
Restraining Order and therefore, the City entered into a stipulation. She
noted that a Sripulation was a public record and had been released to the
press. She addressed a provision that related to an agreement between the
two entities not to "take any affumative steps to make extra judicial
statements by means of public communication regarding the subject matter
of the Stipulation or the introduction of water into Lake Elsinore pending the
hearing on the preliminary injunction, had been blown up and turned on its
head by some. She noted that both entities were working under a very short
time frame in order to take the hearing on the Temporary Restranung Order
off of the calendar. City Attorney Leibold explained that her office drafted
the initial draft of the Stipulation, which did not include the above-
' mentioned provision, however EVMWD requested that the Stipulation
' include a request not to play this issue in the press; the City agreed. She
e~lained that it was not a gag order, which was an extreme expression. She
indicated that the agreement was intended to be very narrow in its purpose to
deal with news releases and editorials; so that neither party, as they move
through the process, play out their statements in the press. She explained
that the Water District and the City had more in common than the one area
of dispute.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following:
PAGE THIRTY-ONE - CITY COiTNCIL MINUTES - JLTNE 26, 2001
2. Stated that anyone that did not regard the Lake as an economic engine lacks
foresight. She commented that the Lake was the gem of the V alley since the
City of Lake Elsinore was Tourism and Recreation oriented. She stated that
the $15,000,000 would allow the City to enhance the watershed and would
allow the City the ability to provide better boating and recreation; She
fiuther stated that with an improved Lake, the City could entice better hotels
and recreational oriented facilities.
3. She stated that in no way would the lawsuit affect the JPA. She noted the
obligation that the JPA had to the community.
4. Announced the "Celebration of Freedom" by the Assembly of God Church,
on Crrand Avenue. The festivities will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2001 at
6:30p.m. She invited the public to attend.
5. Announced the EDC Luncheon on July 12, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at a cost of
$12.00. She invited the public to attend.
6. Wished everyone a happy 4`~ of July.
Councilman Pape commented on the following:
1. Commented that he had the pleasure of visiting the Bella Gallery and
viewing the Japanese Embroidery. He stated that it was truly unique and
special to see. He encouraged everyone to visit the Ga11ery.
2. Commented that the construction will start on Lake Street on July 9, 2001.
He noted that there would be some delays and a few closures and he asked
the community to be aware.
3. Noted that the clearing and grubbing has started at McVicker Park for the
Fire Station.
4. Announced the Franklin Street Bids would be opened on July 2, 2001. He
stated that the project would start on July 10.
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5. Announced that the Skate Park Bid Opening occurs on July 17, 200i.
6. Commented on the early electioneering. He compared the two potential
candidates and how negative they were regarding the Ciry versus the two
members of the Marine Search and Rescue who were very positive
individuals regarding the community and were concerned with the best
interests of the Lake.
7. Addressed the Skate Park and noted that he would like to have private
industry build the facility, however it was necessary for the City to take the
lead and build the park, however it will be run by a concessionaire.
8. Commented on the litigation regarding water in the Lake and its purpose.
He noted that the Fill and Operate Agreement does not supercede the Tilley
Agreement. He suggested that Mr. Hickman do his homework.
9. Noted that Lou's Lounge was approved for demolition and should be
addressed in the next few weeks. He stated that he felt sure that everyone
would be happy to see it go.
Councilwoman Keliey had no comments.
Mayor Schiffner commented on the following:
1. Announced the June 28, 2001, Chamber Mixer at the Diamond Club.
2. Announced the Open Air Market on Sunday, July l, 2001 from 8:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
3. Announced that there would be fireworks at the Stadium following the
Baseball game on July 4~'.
PAGE THIItTY-THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2001
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:55 P.M.
J ~
ROBERT L. SCHIF R, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ATTEST:
,
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A L. BRYlVING,
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE