HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2001City Council MinutesMINiJTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIF012NIA
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2001
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayar Schiffner at 5:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, METZE
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best,
City Attorney Leibold, Special Attorney Van Blarcom, Administrative
Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady,
Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager
Dennis, Public Works Manager Payne, Deputy City Clerk Paredes.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING
LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code §54956.9) City of Lake
Elsinore v. Elsinore Va11ey Municipal Water District
(Riverside Superior Court Case # 35961)
City Attorney Leibold announced the Closed Session item as listed above.
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:02 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION WAS COMPLETED AT 6:55 P.M.
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RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 p.m.)
Mayor Schiffner reconvened the public meeting at 7:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pape.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Frank Sandoval, representing Vineyard
Christian Fellowship.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, METZE
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best,
City Attorney Leibold, Special Attorney Van Blarcom, Administrative
Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Brady,
Community Services Director Sapp, Information/Communications Manager
Dennis, City Treasurer Ferro and City Cleriz/Human Resources Director
Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those
discussions:
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Item Nos. 22 and 31.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE TFIE
CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTEA
l. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Joint Study Session - July 10, 2001. (F:44.4)
b. Regular City Council Meeting - July 10, 200 L
The following Minutes were received and ardered filed:
c. Planning Commission Meeting - June 20, 2001. (F:60.3)
d. Design Review Committee Meeting - June 20, 2001. (F:60.4)
2. Ratified Warrant List for Ju1y 16, 2001. (F:12.3)
3. Received and ordered ~led the following Investment Reports:
a. April, 2001.
b. May, 2001. (F:12.5)
4. Rejected and refened to Clanns Administrator for handling the Claims
Against the City submitted by Jon Backa (CL #2001-19), Michael Dean
Neill (CL #2001-20) and Marjorie Takaoka (CL #2001-21). (F:52.2)
5. Approved Change Order for Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk/Poe Street Parking
Lot Construction in the amount of $37,700 for Hillcrest Contracting.
(F:112.2)
6. Accepted Drainage Easements (Tract 19150-2, Lot 11) from Lewis Home,
authorized a Quitclaim Deed far removal of the Gity Drainage Easement
over Tract 19750-2, Lot 9) and authorized recordation of both documents.
(F:232.1)
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7. Accepted Street Dedications from SAWi'A, authorized the Mayor to sign the
grant deed for the dedication of the vacated Right-of-Way to SAWPA, and
authorized recordation of both documents. (F:132.1)
8. Adopted Resolutions Confirming Fiscal Year 2001-02 Special Taxes for
Community Facilities Districts including CFD 91-2 (Summerhill Public
Improvements), CFD 88-3 (West Lake Elsinore Public Improvements 3-
Phases), CFD 90-3 (North Lake Elsinare Hills Public Improvements) and
CFD 95-1 (Lake Elsinore City Center Public Improvements). Resolution
Nos. 2001-22 through 2001-25. (F:22.3)
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-22
A RESOLUTION OF TAE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE SPECIAL TAXES
ON THE BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (CFD 91-2 -
SUMMERHILL PUBLIC 1MPROVEMENTS).
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALiFORNiA, REQiTESTiNG TAE TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE SPECIAL TAXES
ON THE BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (CFD 88-3 - WEST
LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS).
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR
OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE SPECIAL TAXES
ON TNE BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (CFD 90-3 - NORTH
LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2041-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR
OF TFIE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE 5PEGIAL TAXES~
ON THE BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (CFD 95-1- LAKE
ELSINORE CITY CENTER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS).
9. Resolutions Confirming Fiscal Year 2001-02 Special Assessments on the
Assessment Districts AD 87-2, AD 89-1, AD 86-1, AD 90-1A and AD 93-1.
Resolution Nos. 2001-26 through 2001-30. (F:22.3)
RESOLUTION NO: 2001-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE ASSESSMENTS ON THE
$ILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AD 87-2 - SHOPPERS
SQUARE).
RESOLUTI(JN NO. Z001-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, REQUESTING THE TAX COLI.ECTOR OF THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE ASSESSMENTS ON THE
BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AD 89-1- SUMMERHII.L
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS).
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, REQUESTING TflE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE ASSESSMENTS ON THE
BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AD 86-1- NORTHWEST
SEWER DISTRICT).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAK~
ELSINORE, REQUESTING THE TAX COZLECTOR ORTHE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE ASSESSMENTS ON THE
BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AD 90-1A - SUMMERHILL
PUBLIC INIl'ROVEMENTS).
RE50LUTION NO. 2001-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE`CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, REQUESTING THE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE ASSESSMENTS ON THE
BILLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES (AD 93-1 - COTTONWOOD
HILLS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS).
10. Accepted Notice of Completion for the Park Way Sidewalk Project for J.
Cardenas Construction and authorized recordation. (F:146.1)
11. Authorized a Quitciaim Deed for the Line "C" Channel Drainage Facility for
Transfer to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District. (F:132.1)(X22.3)
12. Approved Annual Service Contract with Nelson Paving and Grading, for
Pa~ing and Concrete Maintenance Work and authorized City Manager to
execute future eatensions ofthe coritract. (F:68.1)(X:156.1)
13. Approved Extension of Maintenance Agreement for Traffic Marking &
Striping for PCI Contractors, and authorized the City Manager to execute
any future extensions of the contract. (F:68.1)(X:156.1)
14. Approved Change Order for McVicker Fire Station for execution by City
Manager in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with Triquest Builders, Inc.
for additional over excavation, fill, grading and compaction that is necessary
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to create a stable building site; and transfer $150,000 from the General Fund
for this project. (F:127.3)
15. Approved Public Hearing Date of August 14, 2001, for the
following:
a. Resolution Confirming Placement of Structure Abatement Costs as
Liens on Properties. (F:32.4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Attorney Leibold noted that placement of delinquent trash bills on the t~ rolls
was advertised for this date and inadvertently left off the agenda. She asked if
there were members of the public present to address this item and offered them the
opportunity to speak. Hearing no one, it was announced that this item would either
be discussed at the next regular meeting or a special meeting if necessary.
21. Fiscal Year 2001-02 Ci wide Lightin~ and Landscape Maintenance District
- Resolution No. 2001-31. (F:22.2)
Mayor Schiffner opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Ciry Manager Watenpaugh noted that this matter was considered annually,
and advised that Assessment Engineer Jeff Cooper was present to respond to
any questions on the assessment.
Mayor Schiffner called for public comments regarding this item. Hearing no
requests to speak, Mayor Schiffner asked for input from the other Council
Members. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 2001-31 SETTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE CONFIRIVIING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND
PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AFTER
FORMATION OF A DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
22 . Elsinore City Center Specific Plan (SP No. 91-1~Amendment No 1 and
Desi~n Review for Residential Project No. 00-02 (Amendment No 12(Oak
Grove Equities). Ordinance No. 107'7. (F:150.2)
Mayor Schiffner opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m, and asked staff to
address the item.
City Manager Watenpaugh introduced the item.
Community Development Director Brady noted that the item had previously
been before Planning Commission and Council last February for a General
Plan Amendment; a Design Review; a Specific Plan Amendment; and an
Amendment to the EII2. The City Council approved the application. He
indicated that the application befcrre Council was for a revision to the
previously approved plan with an increase in density; a different unit mix; a
revised location of the build'mgs; a revised parking plan; additional Eniries;
revised recreational amenities; and a change in color and material. He
presented a comparison between the previously approved applications versus
the proposed amendments. Coinmunity Development Director Brady
indicated that it was staff's recommendation to approve the Elsinore City
Center Specific Plan Amendment No1 by Ordinance No. 1077 and
Residential Design Review No. 0-02, based on the Findings made and the
proposed Conditions of Approval. He further indicated that shouid the
application be approved the developer was prepared to enter plan check in
approximately six weeks.
Mayor Schiffner asked the applicant to address Council.
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Glen Daigle, Architect for Oak Grove Equities, commended staff; stated
their agreement with the Findings and Conditions; and indicated that he
wauld be available to answer quesrions.
Mayor Schiffner asked if there was anyone who wished to address the item.
Heazing no further requests .to speak he invited Council to comment.
Councilwoman Kelley commented that should the project be approved and
the developer intended to enter plan check in six weeks, when wouid they
expect the first units to be available for occupancy. Mr. Daigle stated that
they expect to have them available in eleven months to a year from plan
check. Councilwoman Kelley clarified that the developer eliminated the
tennis court. Mr. Daigle stated that they changed the tennis court into a
volleyball court. Councilwoman Kelley commented ttxat the Council made a
review of the new exhibits and she felt it was a better plan than the first one.
Councilman Pape clarified the parking for guests. Mr. Daigle confirmed
where the parking for visitors would be and noted the position of the gates
for on site parking. Councilman Pape asked if there was a gate for
pedestrians to make access. Mr. Daigle stated that there would be pedestrian
gates as well as sidewalk on Grape Street. Councilman Pape asked if the
developerwas in ageement with all the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Daigle
stated that the applicant was in agreement with all the Conditions of
Approval.
Mayor Schiffner stated that he had no problems with the project and hearing
no further comments he closed the pubic hearing at 7:28 p.m.
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE TO APPROVE THE
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REV~W NO. 00-02, BASED ON THE
F~LLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND
APPROVED BY FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO.1077 FOR SPECIF'IC
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL GALL
VOTE:
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ORDINANCE N0.1077
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINOR~, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TH~
ELSINORE CTTY CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, TO REDESIGNATE
AN 8.4-ACRE PARCEL FROM "GENERAL COMMERCIAL" TO
"MULTI-FAMII.Y RESIDENTIAL" AND TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, PAPE
SCHIF'FNER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINI,EY, METZE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
FINDING5-ELSINORE CITY CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
NO.1
1. Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 meets the City's Speci~c Plan criteria for
content and required implementation of the General Plan established by
Secrion 65450 et seq. of the California Government Code and Section 17.99
of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
2. Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 shall be implemented consisteirtly with the
Goa1s, Policies and Objectives of the General Plan; and with any other
applicable plans or policies adopted by the City.
3. Those issues, standards, guidelines, etc. not addressed in Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1 will revert to the 1992 Elsinare City Center Specific Flan
and/or City Municipal Code in effect at The time future development is
proposed for actual construction
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4. Development standards and regulations contained in Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1 supersede applicable City ordinances and codes, unless
specifically stated to the contrary. Approval of Specific Plan Amendment
No. 1 shall not be interpreted as waiving compliance with other Federal or
State laws or City Codes.
5. Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 allows future development to be well-
integrated wit its surroundings.
6. Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 will be adequately serviced by existing
and/or future public facilities and services.
7. Overall design of Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 will produce attractive,
efficient and stable development.
8. Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working near the
project area or within the City, nor will it be injurious to property or
improvements in the project area or within the City.
FINDINGS - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 00-02 (AMENDMENT
Np, 1}
1. Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, Residential Design Review
No. 00-02 (Amendment No. 1) is not anticipated to result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts.
2. Residential Design Review No. 00-02 (Amendment No: 1) compiies with
the Goa1s, Objectives and policies of the General Plan, and the Elsinore City
Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 document in which it is located.
3. Residential Design Review No. 00-02 (Amendment No. 1) allows the
proposed apartment complex to be well integated with its surroundings.
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4. Residential Design Review No. 00-02 (Amendment No. 1) will a11ow the
proposed apartment complex to be attractive and visually pleasing.
5. Residential Design Review No. 00-02 (Amendment No. 1) will not be
detrimental to the public's health, safety, or general welfare.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
~thin 30 Davs After Citv Council Annroval
1. The Draft Elsinore City Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 document shall
be revised to incorporate any corrections andlor changes required by the
Planning Commission and/or City Council. Five copies of the Final Elsinore
City Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 document shall be submitted in
three-ringed binders for review and approval by the Community Development
Director or designee within 30 days of approval by the City Council. No permit
shall be issued until the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan Amendrnent No. 1
document and any required revisions are administratively approved by the
Community Development Director or designee.
2. The following standard which regulates "Signs in Commercial Districts", which
is contained on page XII-24 of the EisinQre City Center Specific Plan document
shall be revised in t12e Final Eisinore City Center Specific Plan Amendment No.
1 document as follows.
"The total sign area permitted per building frontage sha11 not exceed ~we-~} I_S
square feet per lineal foot af building frontage... ".
Throu~hout Proiect Implementation
3. Future development of the apartment complex shall be built in substantial
conformance with the approved site plan, building plans, and landscape plans
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prepared for the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1
document and Design Review 00-02 (Amendment No. 1).
4. Those issues, standards, guidelines, eta not addressed in the Elsinore City
Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 document will revert to the 1992
Blsinore City Center Specific Plan and/or City Municipal Code in effect at the
time future development is proposed for actual construction.
5. Those conditions of approvals established with the 1992 Elsinore City Center
Speci~c Plan sha11 continue to be implemented.
6. The applicant shall continue to implement thQSe mitigation measures identified
in the Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted with the EIR Addendum
prepared for the Elsinore City Center Specific Pian Amendment No. 1, General
Plan Amendment No. 00-04, and Residential Design Review No. 00-02.
7. The applicant shall comply with the following requirernents of the Riverside
County Fire Depariment:
• Fire protection measures shall be provided in accordance with Riverside County
ordinances andlor recognized f~re protection standazds. ,
• Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on public streets and
driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to installation, placement
of markers shall be approved bq the County Fire Department.
• Minimum required fire flow shall be 1,875 gallons per minute for a two-hour
duration at 20 pounds per second residual operating pressure, which must be
available before any combustible material is placed on the project site. Fire is
based on type VN construction per the 1997 UBC and buildings ha~ing fire
sprinkler systems.
• A super fire hydrant (6" x 4" x 2'/s ") sha11 be located within 25 feet to 165 feet
from any portion of a buiiding as measured along an approved vehicular
tra~elway.
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• Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the traffic lane
serving that gate. Any gate providing access from a road to a driveway shall be
located at least 35 feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to
~ stop without obstructing traffic on the road.
• Gates shall be automatic or manual operated, minimum 24 feet in width, with a
setback of 35 feet from face of the curb line. Gate access sha11 be equipped
with a rapid entry system. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval prior to installation.
• Automatic/manual gate pins shall be rated with shear pin force, not to exceed
30-foot pounds. Automatic gates shall be equipped with emergency backup
power. Gates activated by the rapid entry system sha11 remain open untii closed
by the rapid entry system.
• The applicant sha11 submit copies of the water system plans to the Fire
Department for review and approval. Calculated velocities shall not exceed 10
feet per second. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location, and
spacing; and shall meet fire flow requirements.
• The applicant shall submit a site plan designating requured fire lanes with
appropriate lane painting and/or signs to the Fire Department for review and
approval.
• The apartment complex shall ha~e an iilurninated diagram of the actual layout
which shows the name of the complex, a11 streets, building designators, unit
numbers, and fire hydrant locations.
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• All fire sprinkler risers shall be protected from any physical damage. The post
indicator valve and Fire Department connection sha11 be located to the front,
within 50 feet of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building.
• Standpipes will be required for a11 buildings over two stories.
• The applicant shall install a U.L. Central Station Monitored Fire Alarm Systern.
The monitoring system shall monitar the fire sprinkler system water flow,
P.I.Vs and a11 control valves. Plans sha11 be submitted to the Fire Department
for review and approval prior to installation.
• Floor-level exit signs, exit markers, and e~t path markings sha11 be installed per
the Uniform Buiiding Code.
• Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A-IOBC and signage
sha11 be installed. Fire e~inguishers located in public areas sha11 be in recessed
cabinets mounted 48 inches to center above floor level with maximum foux-inch
projections from the wall. The Fire Department shall be contacted for proper
placement of equipment prior to installation.
• A U.L. 300 hood duct fire extinguishing system shall be installed over the
cooking equipment. A wet chemical extinguishing system must provide
automatic shutdown of a11 electrical components and outlets under the hood
upon activation. System must be installed by a licensed C-16 contractor. Plans
sha11 be submitted to the Fire Department prior to installation.
8. Design Review approval for Residential Design Review No. 00-02
(Amendment No. 1) will lapse and be void unless building permits are issued
within one year. An extension of time, up tp one year per extension, may be
granted by the Community Development Director prior to expiration of the
initial Design Review approval. The applicant must submit an application one
month prior to expiration.
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9. These Conditions of Approval sha11 be attached or reproduced on Page 1 of the
building plans, priar to acceptance by the Division of Buiiding and Safety.
lO.All site improvements shali be constructed as indicated on the approved site
plan and building elevations. Revisions to approved site pians or building
elevations shall be subject to administrative approval by the Community
Development Director ar if the changes are determined to be significant, further
Design Review approval would be required.
11.Materials and colors depicted on the materials board shall be used unless
modi~ed by the Community Development Director or designee.
12.Applicant shatl meet a11 Conditions of Approval prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy and release of utilities.
13.The project address shall be a minimum of six inches high and sha11 be installed
in a location easily visible from the public right-of-way. Addresses for the
individual buildings and units shall be six inches high and displayed so they are
cleariy visible from surrounding areas and from the front of the unit.
14.Applicant shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance. Conshuction activity
shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
15.The appiicant shall submit fmal building plans which show well fitted, well
weatherstripped, sound related assemblies. All window and door assemblies
shall have a Sound Transmission Class (STC) necessary to reduce interior noise
levels to 45db CNEL or below.
16. Verification that the buildings comply with the City's 45 dba CNEL interior
noise level requirement shall be submitted with the siructural plans. This
verification shall come from an acoustical engineer.
12Meet all State handicap requirements.
18.All signage shall require issuance of a City Sign Pernut.
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19.No outdoor storage sha11 be aliowed for any tenant.
20.No roof ladders shall be pernutted.
21.Trailers utilized during construction shail be approved by Pla~uiing Division.
22.Applicant sha11 use a concrete: tile roofing materials with a Class "A° fire rating.
23.A11 exterior downspouts sha11 be painted to match the building.
24.Forced air ventilation is required in a11 units. Wall mounted air conditioners
shall not be used.
25.Any proposed mailboxes sha11 be located in decorative housings which
incorporate similar materials, colors, and textures utilized on the main
buildings. The area for the mailboxes should be of sufficient size to enabie
residents to pick up or deposit mail without having to encroach upon
landscaping, walks or parking. Mailbox plans sha11 be submitted for approval
prior to issuance of building pernuts, and shail be subject to the approval of the
postal service and the Cornmuniry Development Director or designee.
26.Trash enclosures shall be constructed pursuant to City standards. Enclosure
wa11s sha11 be decorative block. In addition, decorative trellis work or approved
screening shall be incorporated into the design of any enclosure located near
those buildings having views of the enclosure, subject to the review and
approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
27.All exposed slopes in excess of three feet in height shall have a permanent
irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed, approved by the
Planning Division.
28.Retaining walls in the planting area shall be decorative block.
l'rior to Issuance of Grading Per»ut
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29.The applicant shall prepare a photometric study for those light standards located
in the proposed apartment complex. Said study shall ensure that parking lights
will not disturb neighboring land uses and shall be approved by the Community
Development Director or designee. '
30.Prior to commencement of grading operations, the applicant shall provide a
map of all proposed haui routes to be used for movement of dirt material. Such
routes sha11 be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. A bond
may be required to pay for damages to the public right-of-way, subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
31.Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall sign and complete an
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and sha11 retum the executed original to the
Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
Prior to Issuance of BuildinQ Permit
32.The final landscaping/irrigation pian is to be reviewed and approved by the
City's Landscape Architect Consultant and the Community Development
Director or designee, priar to issuance of building permit. A Landscape Plan
Check Fee will be charged prior to fmal landscape approval based on the
Consultant's fee plus 40 percent.
• All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with
100 percent plant and grass coverage using a combination of drip and
conventional irrigation methods.
• Applicant shall plant street trees, selected from the City's Street Tree List, a
maximum of 40 feet apart and at least 24-inch box in size.
• All planting areas shall be separated from pa~ed areas with a 6-inch high and
6-inch wide concrete curb.
• Planting within 15 feet of ingress/egress points sha11 be no higher than 36
inches.
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• Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot shade tree
to provide for 50 percent parking lot shading in 15 years.
• Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment sha11 be indicated on
landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping plan.
•'The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet
all requirements of the Ciry'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.
• All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100 percent for material and labor
for two years from installation sign-off by the City. Release of the landscaping
bond sha11 be requested by the applicant at the end of the required two years.
• 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
planting areas shall include plantings in the Xeriscape concept, drought tolerant
grasses and plants.
• Final landscape plan must be consistent with the approved site plan.
• Final landscape plan must include planting and irrigation details.
33.Prior to the issuance of build'mg permit the applicant sha11 pay the appropriate
school fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
34.A11 mechanical and electrical equipment of the building sha11 be ground
mounted. All outdoor gound or wall mounted utility equipment shall be
consolidated in a central location and architecturally screened along with
substantial landscaping, subject to the approval of the Community Development
Director, prior to issuance of building permit.
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35.Any security lighting located on-site sha11 be ornamental and shali be shown on
building pians, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director
or designee, prior to issuance of building permit.
36.Bicycle racks shall be provided at selected areas in the development.
Placement, design and quantity shall be indicated on the fmallandscaping plan,
and subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or
designee, prior to issuance of building permit.
37.Decorative paving shall be included at the drive entryways and shall be shown
on building permit plans.
38.The project perimeter shall be fenced with either decorative masonry block,
wrought iron or a combination of the two. The height of perimeter wa11s/fences
shall be between six and eight feet. A detailed fencing plan shall be submitted
for the review and appravai of the Cornmunity Development Director or
designee prior to the issuance of building permit.
39.Submit a"Wi11 Serve" letter from Southern California Edison stating that
electrical service will be provided to the project.
4QThe applicant sha11 enter into an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency to
either provide affordable units in accardance with the provisions of the
California Redevelopment Law, appropriate in-lieu-of fees, or a combination of
both.
41.Arrangements shall be made between the City and the applicant for fiscal
impacts by the project. The applicant sha11 participate in a Cost Recovery
Progam or make other arrangements with the City to offset the annual negative
fiscal impacts of the project on public safety and maintenance issues in the City,
including City-wide improvements and facilities relating to fire and police
protection, drainage, maintenance of roadways, etc.
42.The applicant shall process a lot line adjustment to e~rtend the northern property
line to allow for the proposed parking lot and slopes.
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Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occunancv
43.The applicant sha11 provide all project-related onsite and offsite improvements
as described in the Elsinore City Center Speci~c Plan and Amendment No. 1
document.
44.All parking spaces shall be double-sri-iped.
45. All Fublic Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of
development as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) prior to
building permit.
46. Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34, Res. 85-26).
47. Submit a"Wili Serve" letter to the City Engineering Department from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements ha~e been
made for this project. Submit this letter prior to applying for a building permit.
48. Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (LEMC
Title 12). Plans must be approved and signed by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of building permit (LEMC 16.34):
49. Street improvement plans and specifications sha11 be prepared by a Ca1if.
Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements sha11 be designed and constructed to
Riverside County Road Department Standards, latest edition, and City Codes
(LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
50. The applicant shall furnish a signing and stziping plan for Grape Street prepared
by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
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51. An encroachment pernut cannot be issued until there is verification that
underground utilities can be relocated or they are not in conflict with the
lowering of the street grade due to the vertical curve.
52. Pay all fees and meet requirements of an encroachment permit issued by the
Engineering Department for construction of off-site public works improvements
(LEMC12.08, Res.83-78). All fees and requirements for an encroachment
pernut shall be fulfilled before Certiffcate of Occupancy.
53. The applicant sha11 obtain any necessary Caltrans permits and meet a11 Caltrans
requirements.
54. Ail compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie
notes delineated on 8 1/2" x 11" mylar) sha11 be submitted to the Engineering
Department before fmal inspection of off-site improvements will be scheduled
and approved.
55. The applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements far off-site grading
from the adjacent property owners priar to grading permit issuance.
56. If grading exceeds 50 cubic yards or the e~usting flow pattern is substantially
modified, grading plans sha11 be prepared by a Ca1if. Registered Civii Engineer
and approved prior to grading permit issuance. Prior to any grading, the
applicant shall obtain a grading pernut and post appropriate security.
57. Arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles; vaults,
etc.) out of the roadway or a11ey sha11 be the responsibility of the property
owner ar his agent.
5s. Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County
Fire.
59. Provide street lighting, show lighting improvements on street improvement
plans, as required by the City Engineer.
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60. Onsite drainage shall be conveyed to a public facility or accepted by adjacent
property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance ar conveyed to a drainage
easernent.
61. All natural drainage traversing the site shall be conveyed through the site, or
shall be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer.
62. Roofs should drain to a landscaped area whenever feasible.
63. Submit a Hydrology and Hydraulic Report for review and approval by City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permits. Developer sha11 mitigate any
flooding and/or erosion downstream caused by development of the site and/or
diversion of drainage.
64. The applicant sha11 provide the city with proof of his having obtained a Notice
of Intent with the Regional Water Quality Control Board in compliance with the
San Jacinto Watershed TMDL Order with a storm water pollution prevention
plan including approval of the erosion control for the gading plan prior to
issuance of grading pernuts. The applicant shali provide a SWPPP for post
conshuction which describes BMPs that will be implemented for car washing,
application of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizer.
65. The applicant shall contribute $30,000 toward the design and construction of I-
15 freeway and Railroad Canyon Road mterchange improvements. This
development will increase traffc at the interchange at least 1 percent and
should contribute 1 percent toward construetion.
66. The applicant shall contribute $97,000 towazd the design and construction of
the traffic signal at Grape Street and the main entrance to Walmart as required
under condition 45 for Parcel Map 27659.
67. The northerly driveway of the site shall be restricted to right-turn in and right-
turn out movements only.
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68. The southerly driveway of the site shall be restricted to right-turn in and right-
turn out movements only. There sha11 no gate installed in the driveway
approach or at any location near the driveway that will interfere with the
movement of traffic on Grape Street or into the site.
69. The left-turn pocket for the median opening for the middle driveway sha11 be
constructed with minimum of 150 feet of storage plus 90 feet of transition.
7o.In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste disposal &
recycling, the applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R, Inc. for
removal and disposal of ail waster material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish
generated during cleaning, demolition, clearing and grubbing or other phase of
construction.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
71. The applicant sha11 defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and
hold hannless the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents from any
claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officials, officers, employees,
or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory
agencies, appeals boards, or legislative body concerning the 1992 Elsinore City
Center Specific Plan; Elsinore City Center Specific Plan Amendment No. 1;
General Plan Amendment 00-04; Design Review 00-02; and the Addendum to
the 1992 Final City Center Specific Plan EIR, which action is brought within
the time period provided for in California Government Code Sections 65009
and/or 66499.37, a~id Public Resources Code Secrion 21167. The City will
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against
the City and will cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the applicant shall
not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
BUSINESS ITEMS
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Ciry Manager Watenpaugh noted the recommendation and detailed the bids
and contractor information.
Bill Tucker, 740 Acacia, indicated that he was a11 for the project and glad it
was getting underway. He expressed concern with the potential for kids
supervising kids, particularly in light of problems at other such parks. He
commented that he thought overall it was a good idea.
Chris Hyland 15191 Wavecrest, noted a recent articie about kids on the other
side of the Lake. She questioned transportation to this facility for low-
income kids. She eacpressed her opposition to the location, but indicated that
she was not opposed to the park itseif. She also expressed concern with the
amount of grading required at the planned location: She expressed concem
with Councilmembers making decisions, when they are not homeowners or
taa~payers in the City.
Councilwoman Keliey expressed her excitement at seeing this item move
forward and indicated that the community would benefit greatiy from the
project. She commented that generalizations were being made based on a
handful of skateboarders who cause problems. She noted that two
concessionaires were interested in operating the faciliry. She further noted
that RTA was looking at adding routes to accommodate the park. She
indicated that she could not think of a better location for this project, noting
that it is away from homes, much of the infrastructure was already in place
and a good use of the property.
Councilman Pape concurred with Councilwoman Kelley and stressed that it
was a vacant tot within the existing park. He noted recent comments by
Mrs. Hyland against this project, but suggested that by her comments, it
appeared it was fine except for the location. He presented a quote by Mrs.
Hyland from August, 1997, regard'mg the need for a skateboard park for the
kids. He suggested that there had been a flip-flop in her thinking.
Mayor Schiffner noted that the facility znight actually solve some problems
with vandalism. He commented that originally two sites were under
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consideration and this one was chosen. He clarified that some of the excess
grading at this time was for future development, with fill being provided for
the fire station site and access road.
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO AWARD THE
CONTRACT FOR THE BASE BID TO PYRAMID BUILDING &
CONSTRiJCTiON FO ~218,057 FOR THE CONSTRUCTiON OF THE
SKATE PARK AT MCVICKER CANYON PARK, AND AUTHORIZED
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TFIE CONTRACT WITH THE
CONTRACTOR.
32. A~pointment to County Free Librarv Advisory Committee. (F:59.1)
Mayor Schiffner requested that this item be continued to the August 14~'
meeting, so the right person could be selected to serve.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DEFER THIS ITEM TO
AUGUST 14, 200L
33. Second Readin~ - Ordinance No. 1076 - Zoning Change - MTSC Lake
Elsinore Parmers. (F:172.2)
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY PAPE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
NO. 1076 UPON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY:
ORDINANCE N0.1076
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2001-O1
CHANING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PARCELS SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED AS APN 363-172-007, 009, O10 AND 012 FROM C-1
(NEIGFIBORHOOD COIVIIVIERCIAL) TO G2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL).
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UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, METZE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Dennis Green, Construction Liaison for Caltrans, announced a project which
would be starting on the Ortega Highway from the Orange County line to Dexter
Street. He advised that work would be done from 7 a.m. to 4:3Q p.m., Mondaq
through Friday, with delays of up to 20 minutes. He indicated that construction
should be complete by the end of September. Councilman Pape clarified the
location of the proposed project and e~ressed support for it He inquired if Mr.
Green knew the status of the proposed signai at Collier/Central. Mr. Green was
not certain of the status, but offered to follow-up. Mayor Schiffner inquired if it
would be the entire stretch of only patches. Mr. Crreen indicated that it wouid
basically be the entire stretch. Councilwoman Kelley inquired if there was a policy
on how long they could hold up traffic. Mr. Green indicated that there was a
statewide policy to limit delays to 30 minutes or less, but the intent on this project
was 20 minutes or less. Mayor Schiffner inquired if there were any plans to
widen the road. Mr. Green indicated that the project included grinding of the bad
areas and resurfacing of the existing road width.
Dan Uhlry, announced the upcoming Labor Day Weekend Rodeo, scheduled for
August 31~` - September 2°d. He detailed the events, ticket prices and sponsorships.
He noted that there were still openings for vendors and sponsors. He indicated that
additional information could be obtained at (909) 506-3686. '
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Ben Butterfield, 18040 Grand Avanue, indicated that he had been a homeowner on
the lakefront in Lakeland Village since 1979. He commented that he was fine,
until tlie past weekend when the water had receded so far he could not launch his
boat from his property, got stuck and spent hours trying to get unstuck. He
suggested that the City has had several years to fmd a solution to the need for
water and had not found one. He suggested that the City and Water District
needed to work together more cooperatively to find a solution.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, advised the audience to log on to Elsinore
Magazine.com. She also advised that she had filed her papers for City Council
this date, and indicated that she would be making a list of issues on which
Councilman Pape had flip-flopped.
Beth McCorkle, 30523 Audelo Street, expressed concern that the multi-purpose
trail was not being pursued through the Forecast Homes development. She noted
her past understanding that the t~ail was to continue. She indicated that she was
not against the construction, but she was against the way this change had been
handled. She noted that she had coliected signatures in support of the trail and
indicated that she had heard several negative comments about the City in the
process of collecting them. She stressed that she was against the way the issue had
been handled.
Dale Hite, 115 N. Kellogg Street, commented on the Community Action Planning
workshop held in Palm Springs. He indicated that nine comxnittees had been
formed as a result of the workshop and encouraged participarion. He expressed
disappointment with the recent bomb threat at the Diamond, but commended staff
on their evacuation of the facility.
Wayne DeVries, 828 Le~ngton St, Hemet, thanked the Ciry for the use of the
' Cultural Center on Saturday, for mediation concerning the Angel's Rest Pet
Cemetery. He detailed the ongoing discussions concerning the Cemetary and
Conditional Use Permit requirements. He expressed hopes that the Council would
support them in their efforts to preserve this use.
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Da~id McCorkie, 30523 Audelo Street, addressed the multi-use trail and his
understanding that it would continue through the new development. He e~pressed
concern with the adjacent properties that will have a view of his back yard. He
noted his fiustration with the July 18'i' Planning Commission meeting since there
was not a quorum to deal with this project.
Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cobre, expressed his frustration regarding the multi-use trail.
He noted that the trail had been on the plans as long. as he could remember, and
suggested that this project allowed for non-mitigated 'mcompatible development.
He questioned the relationship of this change to the upcoming November election,
and expressed concern with concessions being made for developers.
Yvette Anthony, 16780 Hunt Avenue, displayed photographs of old poles in the
area of Lake/Gxand/Lakeshore; and suggested that they should be removed. She
questioned where the lighting and landscape funds were being used, noting a dead
tree in the Country Club Heights area. She noted a conversation with Public
Works prior to the end of the past fiscal yeaz, when they said they wouid start a~ter
the new fiscal year. She questioned the timing for work to be done. She also
noted problems with dirt which has shifted onto the roadway in the Country Ciub
Heights area, which is making the curves dangerous.
Pete Dawson, 18010 Grand Avenue, addressed the need for water in the Lake. He
also noted that it had impacted his ability to participate in search and rescue. He
stressed that the sutmner had been mild so far, but anticipated algae blooms in
August and September. He expressed appreciation to the Council for their efforts
to gain water thus far.
Bazbara Cady, 32524 Wildomar, commended the Council for ruruiing the City in a
professional manner, and noted that she could not say the same for Elsinore
Magazine. She announced that the NAACP meeting and cookout would be on
Thursday would be at 32524 Wildomar Road at 4 p.m. She announced the Friends
of the Library Authors Lunch to be held on August 11`i' at the Women's Club , and
noted reservations were required by July 28~`. She also announced that August 11~'
would be the first concert in the Music with a View series for this year.
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Bill Tucker, 740 Acacia, indicated that Whiskers was alive, well and doing great.
He noted the Whisker Snack cart and expressed concern that area ice cream carts
were not going through the process he was required to go through. He commented
that the City was doing a great job on graf~ti; but questioned the City's ordinance
regarding the sale of spray paint. He also noted the availability of some double-
decker bnses and suggested that the City investigate acquisition of them.
CiTY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following:
1) Addressed water in the Lake and indicated that staff was working with
' the Water District and the JPA to find options. He noted that with the
current elevation, the levels were still on private property until about
' 1235'. He suggested that the Lakeland Village residents contact the
County Supervisor for assistance with other issues.
2) Noted that the multi-use trail was slimniated from Forecast Homes'
plan as part of the bankruptcy workout to get the assessments paid.
He noted that it was originally intended that the trail would be
maintained by the LLMD, but proposition 218 eliminated that
possibility. He detailed the future trail connections in the area,
3) Concurred with Mr. Hite that the CAP program was doing a great job.
' 4) Addressed the pet cemetery, noting that he was not fully aware of the
situation, but was aware of the recent arbitration. He noted his
understanding of an interest in maintaining the portion which already
had animals and allowing for development of the rest of ttie site. He
noted that there would be another meeting on September 15`".
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6) Announced that there would be no EDC Lunch in August, so the next
meeting will be held on September 16'i' at the Diamond at a cost of
$25 per person.
7) Announced that the first Main Street Rod Run will be held on August
4`~'; and noted that over 800 participants were anticipated.
8) Announced the following upcoming events:
Poe Street Parking Lot Dedication at 3 p.m. on July 31 ~`
Time Capsule Ceremony on July 315T at 4 p.m.
9) Announced that Assistant Ciry Manager Best had been recognized
with 100 other nominees for the Leadership.
CITY ATTOIZNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold announced the closed session item as listed on the agenda
and noted that there was no reportable action from that discussion.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Pape commented on the following:
1) Announced that construction has started on Lake Street.
2) Announced that at the time af completion of Lake Street work will
begin on Grand Avenue between Lincoln and Lakeshore Drive. He
stated that it wouid begin after the first of the year.
3) He noted that at the same time that Grand Avenue is being worked on
a section of Lincoln would be done as well.
4) Announced that Work on Strickland Avenue would start tomonow
and be completed the end of next week.
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5) Announced that next month "Old Na~y" will be opening, and in
September "The Gap" will be opening at the Outlet Center.
6) Commented on trees in Country Club Heights and stated that he
would ask that staff look into the matter.
7) Noted that the City Manager had addressed the Trail Systern, but
commented that the trail had been rerouted, not abandoned.
8) Noted that staff has done a good joh with the graffiti.
9) Commended the new Code Enforcement Officer who caught some
kids that were doing the graffiti.
10) Commented on the water in the Lake. He noted that the Lake had
dropped beIow 1240'. He explained tttat 10 years ago, the City had a
problem with the Lake flooding and then drying up. He explained
that Lake Management was developed and the Levy was installed at a
cost of $40,000,000 to address both flooding and retention of water.
He indicated that the Tilley Ageement was put in place in 1922 to
address the problem of water in the Lake. He stated that in his
opinion he felt that the Water Board was violating the public trust by
not allowing water to continue down the San Jacinto River and
creating the problem that Lake Elsinore is experiencing. He noted
that the condition of the Lake affects a11 property owners in the
Va11ey. He indicated that the City has filed suit regarding the Tilley
Agreement and the suit wiil be heard next month. He noted there was
a second agreement in place that was signed 10 years ago that agreed
to develop wells which could be used by EVMWD to sell or use
elsewhere, however it was written that when the Lake drops below
1240' the water from the welis would be diverted into the Lake. He
commented that EVMWD had not maintained the wells and they
cannot be ussd. He stated that he felt it was a breech of the public
trust to not maintain the wells. He stated that it had been very
frustrating to work
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with EVMWD and litigation was a last resort. He noted that the City
had been in discussion with EVMWD hying to get something wet into
the Lake, and they were not willing to work with the Ciry on that.
10) Addressed a document from the State of Califomia, Department of
Public Works, Division of Water Resources. He indicated that it was
a license for diversion and use of water and had been granted to
Temescal Water District and subsequently to EVMWD when they
purchased Temescal Water District. He noted that the document
states that the water held at Canyon Lake was to be used for
agricultural use and only allows only a very small amount for
domestic use.
Councilwoman Kelley commented on the following:
1) Suggested that there had been a lot of rhetoric regarding water, which
was a serious issue. She further suggested that it would be easier to
let the City Attorney and the Public Information Officer respond to
matters of litigation.
2) Noted the upcoming Music with a View Concert Series to be held at
McVicker Park on August 11, 18 and 25, and September 8~' at 7 p.m.
3) Advised Mr. Tucker that there had been a good article in the Orange
County Register regarding the La1ce.
4) Congratulated the WIN team on the opening of the Teen Center, and
noted that the center will assist with career planning and job search for
teens. She noted that the tiny tot program was also using the same
building and operating under a grant.
5) Indicated that it was a pleasure to attend the CAP Conference in Pa1m
Springs and noted that it was truly beneficial. She stressed:_the work
to put community residents in touch with community needs.
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Mayor Schiffner commented on the following:
1) Addressed the complaints presented at this meeting, noting that they
all appeared to be reasonable and valid. He suggested that such issues
should be called in to City Hall for resolution. He also suggested that
his home phone number was listed and he would be happy to pass the
complaints on to staff.
2) Addressed water issues and indicated that he agrees with community
residents on the water level. He further indicated that ali parties are
equaliy awaze of the problem and are attempting to solve it. He
stressed the complexity of the issue, and stressed that the City and the
Water District were working hard to fmd a solution and sources of
water. He expressed hopes of finding a solution, but reiterated the
difficulties in fmding an appropriate source of water. He indicated
that he had been involved in this issue for several years and everyone
was doing the best they eould.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE
REGiTLAR CTTY COUNCtL MEETING AT 8:30 P.M.
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ROBERT L. SCHIFF R, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
A EST:
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KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK
CITY Ok' LAKE ELSINORE