HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-2000 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Brinley at 7:04
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Pete Dawson.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was provided by City Treasurer Ralph Ferro.
ROLL CALL
:,
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best,
City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Boone, Community
Development Director Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Police
Chief Walsh, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, City Treasurer
Ferro and City C1erWHuman Resources Director Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation - Press-Enterprise Reader's Choice Award. (F:56.1)
Jeny Castro & Marla Garvanzo, representing the Press Enterprise,
explained the Reader's Choice Awards and presented the banner award for
the favorite baseball diamond to the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium.
Mayor Brinley thanked them for this recognition.
b. Presentation - Fall Business of the Quarter. (F:56.1)(X:70.1)
Mayor Brinley noted the contributions of My Buddies Pizza to the
Community and their efforts to rebuild and expand their business following
its destruction by fire in 1999. She noted that they are strong supporters of
the youth in the valley and youth athletic programs. She thanked them for
their efforts and introduced the Richardson family. She presented them
with the Business of the Quarter Plaque and congratulated them on their
efforts.
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c. Presentation - Website Demonstration. (F:65.1)
Information/Communications Manager Dennis noted that last update in
September at which it was anticipated that the website would be rolled out
by the end of this year. He introduced the Ken Pollard of Site Creators and
noted that they had been working together to gather the necessary
information; and compared the process to making a quilt. He advised that
they currently had over 60 pages of information and noted the potential
growth of the site. He presented the Home Page and detailed the
permanent navigation tools on the site. He noted that the site will include
changing graphics to provide a theme for what the City has to offer. He
showed the quick link finder and noted the inclusion of information on
special events and meeting announcements. He displayed various pages of
the site and noted highlights of each.
Mayor Brinley questioned the inclusion of current events and activities.
Mr. Dennis indicated that the site will have the ability to include those.
Councilwoman Kelley inquired how an organization could have information
on their meetings included in the site. Mr. Dennis indicated that this
information would be included in the Community Calendar section and at
this point they would need to do so through the Webmaster link.
Councilman Metze noted that the site would be a constantly evolving tool.
Mr. Dennis concurred noting that sites tend to get bigger and more
expensive as time goes on. Councilman Metze indicated that the site was
quite impressive. Mr. Dennis noted that the web address is www.lake-
elsinore . orQ, and the new home page and material would be placed on
that site.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to that
discussion:
Item Nos. 31 and 35.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Mayor Brinley clarified that with regard to Item #8, the proposed change would be
to Canyon Hills Parkway, rather than Canyon Hills Road.
The following item was pulled for further discussion and consideration:
Item No. 3.
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT
CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
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1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. City Council Study Session - November 2, 2000.
, b. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Study Session - November 14,
2000. (F:44.4)
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
c. Planning Commission Meeting - November 1, 2000. (F:603)
d. Design Review Committee Meeting - November 1, 2000. (F:60.4)
2. Ratified Warrant List for November 15, 2000. (F:12.3)
4. Approved Final Tract Map 23848-4 for Pardee Construction Company's 66
Lot Subdivision for Single-Family Residential Uses; authorized signature
and recardation of map and authorized signature of the agreement for
Construction of Public Improvements. (F:160.2)
5. Approved Final Tract Map 23848-6 for Pardee Construction Company's 50
Lot Subdivision for Single-Family Residential Uses; authorized signature
and recordation of map and authorized signature of the agreement for
Construction of Public Improvements. (F:160.2)
6. Approved Final Tract Map 29568 for Pardee Construction Company's 45
Lot Subdivision for Single-Family Residential Uses & Open Space;
authorized signature and recordation of map and authorized signature of the
agreement for Construction of Public Improvements. (F:1602)
7. Approved Transfer of Drainage Easements Pardee Construction Quitclaim
Deed, authorizing the Mayor to sign and date E~ibit A Quitclaim Deed to
transfer the drainage easement which is no longer needed to Pardee
Construction company and accept the drainage easement for Tract 25274
for recordation. (F:134.1)(X:160.2)
8. Approved Public Hearing date of December 12, 2000, for consideration of
Proposed Road Name Change from Cottonwood Hills Road to Canyon Hills
Parkway. (F:158.1)
PUBLIC HEARING
21. Public Hearin~ on 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Pro~ram
Award. (F:84.8)
City Manager Watenpaugh advised that the City had been awarded a grant
of $59,144 to supplement overtime costs and a variety of programs. He
further advised that the City would be required to provide matching funds in
the amount of $5,572.
Mayor Brinley opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m., asking those persons
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interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was
closed at 7:26 p.m.
The City Clerk reported no written communications on this matter.
Councilman Metze noted the City's willingness to accept this $50,000 grant.
Councilwoman Kelley indicated that she had no problem with this item and
pointed out some of the programs the money would be used for, such as
graffiti prevention, gang suppression, narcotics suppression, city park
vandalism prevention, etc. She expressed support for this action.
Mayor Pro Tem Pape expressed support for this action.
Councilman Schiffner indicated that the City's $5,000 would be money well
spent.
Mayor Brinley concurred that this was a favorable action.
MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE USE OF THE GRANT FUND5 AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR: CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT PATROL, LAKE ELSINORE ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM, LAKE ELSINORE NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT, PAROLE
AND PROBATION ENFORCEMENT, LAKE ELSINORE BIKE
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, GANG SUPPRESSION AND
IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM, GRAFFITI ERADICATION PROGRAM,
PROSTITUTION ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, TRAFFIC
ENFORC~MEN'Y' PROGRAMS, CITY ENHANCEMENT AND SAFETY
PROGRAMS, CITY PARK VANDALISM ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
AND THE HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
BUSINESS ITEMS
31. Annointments to Lake Elsinore Communitv Advisorv Committee. (F:59.1)
City Manager Watenpaugh noted that appointments to this Committee was
requested by ENRON North America, for the Lake Elsinore Advanced
Pump Starage Project; and highlighted the proposed project. He indicated
that it was requested that each Councilmember appoint one member to the
Advisory Committee to serve for approximately one year.
Kathy Russeth, public affairs consultant for the project, confirmed the
request by Enron and offered to answer questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Pape appointed Art Bakewell as his representative to the
Committee; noting that this would be a large project and there were a lot of
questions to be answered.
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Councilman Schiffner appointed Donna Franson; and noted that he thinks it
will be a useful committee. He indicated that on the face the project looks
good, but prior to approval there needs to be an opportunity to hear what
everyone has to say about it.
Councilman Metze appointed George Rivera; noting that it was still early in
the process for any of the heavy questions. He stressed the importance of
appointing people who will get in and ask the appropriate questions.
Councilwoman Kelley appointed John Gonzales, noting that he has served
on her behalf on several committees. She commented that this Committee
had garnered a lot of response from interested parties. She suggested that it
was unfortunate that there was not an allowance for more members or
alternates. Ms. Russeth clarified that no additional representatives were
needed at this time. Councilwoman Kelley questioned the term of the
appointments. Ms. Russeth indicated that they would run throughout the
licensing process, which will be approximately 12 to 15 months.
Mayor Brinley appointed Donna Niehouse, noting that she was a business
owner in the City, and resident of the County area.
MOVED BY 5CHIFFNER, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS OF ART
BAKEWELL, DONNA FRANSON, GEORGE RIVERA, JOHN GONZALES
AND DONNA NIEHOUSE TO THE LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE LAKE ELSINORE ADVANCED PUMP
STORAGE PROJECT.
Ms. Russeth thanked the Council for their assistance and cooperation.
Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cobre, noted that EVMWD was the agency responsible
for the CEQA requirements and public input for this project. He indicated
that the composition of the Committee was not representative of the
community. He indicated that the only legitimate committee would be the
one formed by the County. He expressed hopes that the committee would
work with the County and EVMWD.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, questioned what this committee was for
and noted that she had contacted the First Amendment CoaTition regarding
the matter. She indicated that the Council's "puppets" had been appointed.
She noted billboards in the vicinity of Madera, CA, suggesting that they get
rid of Enron; and noted that the committee might have been appointed, but
others will fight the project tooth and nail.
32. Second Readin - Ordinance No. 1071 - Graffiti Ordinance. (F:79.1)
MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE N0.1071 UPON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY:
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Councilman Metze noted that this was the second reading of an Ordinance
regarding Cvraffiti, as discussed two weeks ago.
Mayor Brinley noted that the City Attorney was looking at the options
discussed at the last meeting. City Attorney Leibold concurred noting the
reference to a Model Graffiti Ordinance developed by the National
Association of Municipal Lawyers and indicated that her office would
prepare a written report for the Council and assist in comparing the
provisions of that ordinance to Ordinance No. 1071 and work to amend this
ordinance with any appropriate new provisions.
ORDINANCE N0.1071
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.52 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GRAFFITI AND
ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE STORAGE
AND USE OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS, DYE
CONTAINERS, MARKERS, AND TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS
CAPABLE OF INSCRIBING OR ETCHING GLASS, METAL,
CONCRETE OR WOOD.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE,
SCHIFFNER, BRINLEY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
City Manager Watenpaugh noted the City had hired an additional graffiti
company to assist in removing graffiti more quickly. He also noted that the
Sheriff s Department caught someone doing graffiti and intended to
prosecute in the case.
33. New Y~isadvanta~ed Business Enterprise Pro~ram Resolution No 2000
50. (F:156.1)
City Manager Watenpaugh explained that this was a new requirement for
federal funding; and staff was not yet sure if annual consideration would be
required. He stressed that this was a requirement to ensure the award of
federal funds.
MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT THE NEW DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM AND ESTABLISH THE DBE
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GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/Ol AS 8%, AND ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-50.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE E5TABLISHING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:45 P.M.
THE CITY COiTNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:55 P.M.
Mayor Brinley noted for the record that Councilmembers Metze and Pape
and City Attorney Leibold would be sharing a microphone for the balance
of the meeting; and apologized for the inconvenience.
34. Design Review for Miscellaneous Project No. 00-02 for New Son~: Calvarv
Cha~el a Church Located at 31507 Machado Street. (F:60.1)
Community Development Director Brady highlighted the proposed project
and detailed its location. He advised that the area was currently zoned R-E
Residential Estates, with minimum lot size of 1/2 acre. He indicated that
churches are permitted in the residential zone under a Conditional Use
Permit. He further indicated that they would be providing 101 parking
spaces rather than the required 87 spaces and would also be exceeding the
landscaping requirements. He noted that one resident to the southwest of
the project had expressed concern with a church at this location, particularly
with regard to the access easement. He indicated that the Planning
Commission modified the condition to require a block wall to mitigate noise
and traffic impacts for the adjacent property owner. He noted a sample
board of materials to be used and advised that the applicant was present to
respond to questions. He also noted a new rendering provided this evening.
Dean Murphy, Pastor of New Song Calvary Chapel, located on Riverside
Drive for the last seven years; indicated that they feel that they :fit into the
neighborhood well. He looked forward to being able to reach out to serve
the community; and offered to answer questions.
Councilwoman Kelley indicated that most of her concerns were answered at
the Agenda Review meeting. She inquired with regard to the neighbor who
was concerned with the access and asked if she was aware of the fence
proposed for mitigation. Community Development Director Brady clarified
that the neighbor left the Planning Commission meeting prior to the
decision to place a block wall to mitigate her concerns. Councilwoman
Kelley expressed hopes that the neighbor was listening to this meeting and
aware of the mitigation.
Councilman Metze indicated that the neighbors might be pleasantly
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surprised, but churches tend to make good neighbors. He noted that it was
good that this church was obtaining its own facility. He requested the
addition of Condition #21.a. requiring that they submit a graffiti removal
program to address graffiti within 72 or 48 hours, subject to Community
Development Director Brady's approval. Mr. Murphy agreed to this
requirement. Mr. Brady indicated that the condition would be added.
Councilman Schiffner questioned a comment at the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the property owner needing to care for both sides of the
wall. Mr. Brady indicated that the only concern with that requirement
would be that the fence would be on the property line and they would have
to obtain permission to enter and address graffiti. He noted that due to the
configuration of the property only the front portion of the wall would be an
issue. He further noted the requirements with graffiti resistant paint.
Mayor Pro Tem Pape noted that the drawings show a nice project and was
pleased with the plans for expansion and extra parking.
Mayor Brinley noted that the future school would be coming back for
further approvals. Community Development Director Brady confirmed that
a school would require a Conditional Use Permit before the Planning
Commission and Design Review Approval befare the City Council.
1l~IOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE DESIGN REVIEW FOR
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT NO. 00-02 FOR A 6,300 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING, CONVERSION OF A 1,300 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING TO A CHURCH OFFICE AND ASSOCIATED
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 31507 MACHADO STREET; BASED
ON EXHIBITS "A" THRU "E" AND THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS; AND
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
I+endings
1. The project, as recommended by the Planning Commission, 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 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and all other
applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
3, Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.82.070, of the LEMC
including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have
been incorporated into the approval 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.
Conditions of Aaproval for Design Review for Miscellaneous Project 00 02
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Planning Division
1. Design Review approval for Miscellaneous Project No. 00-2 and
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-6 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 e~ension, prior to the expiration of the initial Design
Review approval. Application for a time extension 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
shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and release
of utilities.
3. Any violation or non-compliance with the Conditions of Approval shall be
cause for the revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
4. All site improvements approved with this request shall be constructed as
indicated on the approved site plan and elevations. Revisions to approved
site plans or building elevations shall be subject to the review of the
Community Development Directar. All plans submitted for Building
Division Plan Check shall conform to the submitted plans as modified by
Conditions of Approval, or the Planning Commission/City Council through
subsequent action.
5. Seating for the sanctuary shall be limited to 210 chairs and controlled by the
Fire Marshal of the City of Lake Elsinore. If the church facility expands to a
larger number, and/or they increase their hours of operation and find that
they need additional parking spaces, a church representative shall be
required to meet with the Community Development Director or designee to
determine a course of action.
6. Any air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment incidental to
development shall be architecturally screened or shielded by landscaping so
that they are not visible from neighboring property or public-streets. Roof
mounted equipment is not allowed.
7. 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 fi~ure. All light fixtures shall match the
architectural style of the building.
8. Applicant shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
9. No outdoor storage is allowed.
10. A six foot (6') wrought iron fence with landscaping material that will screen
the parking lot shall be required the northeast and northwest boundaries. A
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six foot (6') decorative block wall with anti-graffiti paint shall be
constructed to approximately the end of the neighbor's house subject to the
approval of the community development director. The remainder shall be
wrought iron.
11. The trash enclosure shall be constructed per City standards as approved by
the Community Development Director.
12. Noise shall be regulated per the regulation of Chapter 17.78 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
13. The two access driveways shall be assigned as a primary and secondary
driveway. Signs shall be posted at the entrance to these driveways notifying
patrons to use the primary driveway in most cases.
14. Applicant shall use roofing materials with Class "A" fire rating. Asphalt
roofing materials shall be of the quality of a Presidential Shake, a three
dimensional shingle.
15. Any exterior downspouts shall be painted to match with building exterior
color.
16. The Planning Division shall approve the location of any construction
trailers utilized during construction. All construction trailers shall require a
cash bond processed through the Planning Division.
17. Materials and colors depicted on the plans and materials board shall be used
unless modified by the applicant and approved by the Community
Development Director or designee.
18. On-site surface drainage shall not cross sidewalks.
19. Parking stalls shall be double-striped with four-inch (4") lines two feet (2')
apart.
20. Signage shall conform to the provisions of Title 17, Chapter 94. The
Community I3evelopment Director or designee shall approve all signs for
the project.
21. All exposed slopes in excess of three feet (3') in height shall have a
permanent irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed,
approved by the Planning Division.
21.a. Applicant shall adopt a Graffiti Removal Program, as approved by the
Community I3evelopment Director requiring removal within 72 hours.
Prior T'o Building/Grading I'ermits
22. Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building permits, the applicant
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shall sign and complete an"Acknowledgement of Conditions" form and
shall return the executed original to the Planning Division for inclusion in
the case records.
. 23. Three (3) sets of the Final Landscaping/Irrigation Detail Plan shall be
submitted, reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect
Consultant and the Community Development Director or designee, prior to
issuance of building permit. A Landscape Plan Check & Inspection Fee
will be charged prior to final 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 twenty-four-inch
(24") box in size.
c) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch
(6") high and six inch (6") wide concrete curb.
d) Planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points shall be no
higher than thirty-six inches (36").
e) Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot
shade tree to provide for 50% parking lot shade 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 for ground cover, shrubs, and trees
and meet all 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 shall 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 approval/acceptance by the Landscape
Consultant and Community Development Director or Designee.
i) Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
j) Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
24. Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Elsinore Valley
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Municipal Water District. Proof shall be presented to the Chief Building
Official prior to issuance of building permits and final approval.
25. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall provide assurance that
all requirements of the Riverside County Fire Department have been met.
26. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall pay park-in-lieu fee in
effect at time of building permit issuance.
26A. The hours of operation shall be 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Engineering Division
27. All Public Warks requirements shall be complied with as a condition of
development as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
prior to building permit.
28. Dedicate a 15 ft. wide strip of additional street right-of-way along the
frontage of Machado St. to the City prior to issuance of building permit.
29. Public right-of-way dedications shall be prepared by the applicant or his
agent. Deeds shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permit.
30. Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 1634, Res. 85-
26).
31. Submit a"Will Serve" letter to the City Engineering Division from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have
been made for this project. Submit this letter prior to applying for a
building permit.
32. Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (LEMC
Title 12) subject to City standards and approved by the City Engineer and
Community Development Director. Plans must be approved and signed by
the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permit (LEMC 1634).
33. Street improvement plans and specifications shall be prepared by a Calif.
Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed
to Riverside County Road Department Standards, latest edition, and City
Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
34. Pay all fees and meet requirements of an encroachment permit issued by the
Engineering Division for construction of off-site public works
improverr-ents (LEMC12.08, Res.83-78). All fees and requirements for an
encroachment permit shall be fulfilled before Certificate of Occupancy.
35. Applicant shall maintain right of access for the existing 15 ft. easement
along southerly property line.
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36. The applicant shall furnish a signing and striping plan for Machado Street,
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
37. If grading exceeds 50 cubic yards ar the existing 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 shall obtain a grading permit and post
appropriate security.
38. Arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles,
vaults, etc.) out of the roadway or alley shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or his agent.
39. Provide street lighting, show lighting improvements on street improvement
plans, as required by the City Engineer.
40. On-site drainage shall be conveyed through landscaped areas to reduce
urban pollutants before draining to Machado Street subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
41. 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.
42. Roofs shall drain to a landscaped area.
43. All waste material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated during
cleaning, 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 applicant 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.
35. Initiative Petition - Resolution No. 2000-51. (F:72.1)
City Attorney Leibold commented that the item before Council involves an
Initiative Petition. She explained that in February a Notice of Intent to
Circulate Petition for an Initiative Measure was submitted to the Office of
the City Clerk. She further explained that in accordance with the Election
Code she prepared an impartial title and summary of the proposal. She
indicated that during the discussions as to whether or not the Initiative
contained the full text of the proposal, or whether what was submitted
contained the full text of the proposal, the proponents did submit a revised
petition and a revised title and summary was prepared. She further
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indicated that the petition was released for circulation on April 10, 2000
with a filing deadline of October 7, 2000. City Attorney Leibold stated that
992 qualified signatures were required for a Regular General Election and
on October 5, 2000, the proponents' submitted 360 petitions containing
approximately 1,726 signatures to the City Clerk's Office for verification.
She stated that the petitions were delivered to the Riverside County
Registrar of Voters for verification of signature and on November 15, 2000,
the Registrar's Office completed the verification and certified their findings
that 1,187 signatures were qualified. She indicated that based on the
circumstances the petition had qualified for placement on the next regularly
scheduled General Election, in November, 2001. She explained that under
the California Election Code, when an initiative is qualified, the City
Council is given three alternatives which are: 1) the City Council may adopt
the Ordinance as submitted, which was not an option available to the City
Council in this case since California Government Code Section 34870 et
seq. requires that a system of electing the City Council by or from districts
must be established by ordinance, and approved by the voters; 2) the City
Council may order the election by adoption of proposed Resolution No.
2000-51; 3) or the City Council may order a Report on the Impact,
Consistency or other matters of the proposal. City Attorney Leibold stated
that there had been some discussion regarding the clarity or ambiguity of
the petition, as well as legal issues, which had been raised with respect to
the form, as well as the substance of the initiative. She indicated that the
kinds of issues that may be relevant if Council chooses to request a report
could be legal issues, as well as the fiscal impact of converting to an
election by districts with a City-wide elected mayor. She stated that if
Council chooses to request the preparation of a report, they need to identify
what issues they wish to have reported on and the report must be presented
back to Council within 30 days. She noted her request to pull Item No. 3
from the Consent Calendar regarding the cancellation of the December 26,
2000 City Council Meeting; and explained that the 30 days would begin on
this date, since the petition has qualified and was presented to Council at
this Meeting: She explained that Council could either receive the report and
take their next action on their regularly scheduled meeting of December 26,
2000 or a Special Meeting could be set far this purpose, however Council
must have to have a meeting sometime between this date and December 28,
2000. She indicated that if Council wished to request the preparation of a
report to identify or clarify some of the issues that have been raised, that
report could be prepared by any City department or Agency; if there are
fiscal matters that best be addressed by Administrative Services and the
City Clerk with respect to cost of elections etc. She further indicated that
legal counsel; either her office or an independent third party, might best
address the legal issues. She recommended using thelaw firm of Woodruff,
Spradlin & Smart, which specializes in the representation of cities and other
public agencies and have had experience in election law matters, including
voter initiatives.
David Walsh, proponent of the Initiative, thanked the registered voters of
the City of Lake Elsinore for taking a few moments out of their busy day to
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sign the petition; recognized the circulators of the petitions; asked the
residents to read the proposal and the accompanying City Attorney
summary of the initiative. He stated that the public could find the proposal
and summary at the local library and on the web site for Elsinore Magazine.
Mr. Walsh detailed the initiative highlights as follows: It would establish
four Council Districts based on population; Council Candidates would have
to live in their District and only draw votes from the people that live in their
Districts; the Office of Mayor would be a separate elected position with a
two year term of office. He stated that his group is confident that they can
win votes at the polls provided that all the chads are punched through. He
requested that the City Council establish a Study Session to consider how
the initiative might be implemented.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, noted that in the beginning of the
initiative the Council griped about the cost of a Special Election and now
the City Attorney was proposing to use a separate Attorney to do a report.
She indicated that Councilman Schiffner had stated that the Initiative group
did not have a program where the Districts would be allocated and she
stated that it would be done by census and by the Registrar of Voters; rather
than making random lines around areas. She quoted an article from the
newspaper, which quoted Richard L. Hansen from Loyola Law School,
indicating that "The initiative is on solid legal ground and that the Council
would not have the power to overturn or ignore the proposal if it passed, but
would have the power to fill in the holes, such as determining District
Boundaries. If the Councilmembers refused, they would be taken to court.
There is no State law governing how long City Council terms should be."
Ms. Hyland noted that the entire text of the initiative would be available for
public review at the Library. She stated the Council was politicalizing
something that the people want, or they would not have signed the petition.
She further stated that it was not a matter of what Council wanted, since
they would not be sitting on Council much longer anyway, since she was
going to get rid of them. She commented that they were not trying to help,
but rather hurt the community, and the people won't let them.
Mayor Pro Tem Pape noted that Council had a decision to make, whether to
place the issue on the next Election, or to gain additional information from a
third party impartial law firm, which would be retained to research this issue
specifically to provide additional information prior to Council making a
final decision. He indicated that it was Council's goal to determine what
was in the best interest of the community as a whole, as opposed to personal
vendettas a few may have against the current Council. He stated that he
would personally like to have the recommended law firm provide additional
information since he had some specific questions because of the way the
initiative was written. He stated that as mentioned earlier, the Initiative was
written by a layman; was quite vague; and did not provide enough detail to
implement the Initiative. He noted he was not sure that Council could
implement the Initiative since there was so little detail and it was mare like
a summary than a proposition. He indicated that he would like to have the
attorneys report on the legal language for the proposal, since he felt that
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when someone was proposing a law there was a need to have certain things
within the text to make it enforceable. He questioned if there was language
in the text that could be placed in the City Code and enforced. He stated
that if the attorneys felt that there was sufficient information to move
forward with the Initiative, he would like their recommendation on how the
City would implement the proposal as it is written. He questioned if it
would be legal for a Councilmember to serve a two-year term, or if the
Initiative was in conflict with State Law. He asked if there was sufficient
detail in the Initiative to draw district lines, since there was no mention
where the lines will be; who was going to draw the lines; or when the lines
would be redrawn as the population changes. He stated that he did not
know if Council was supposed to draw the lines or if someone else was
supposed to do it; or if there was total freedom to place the District
Boundaries wherever they want. He questioned as a practical matter
regarding two-year terms if all five seats would be up at one time, or it they
would be staggered with Elections held every single year. He stated that he
was not sure if Council was supposed to guess what the intent was and
noted that the people signing the petition had no idea either. He stated that
he would like information from the Finance Department and City Clerk
regarding how much additional cost there would be to the City if it were to
hold Elections every year. Mayor Pro Tem Pape stated that there were
multiple issues addressed in the Initiative; and noted that it was his
understanding from past discussions that if a proponent had a proposition on
the ballot, it should deal with just one issue, and there were clearly four
separate issues in this Initiative. He asked if that would create a problem or
if it was in conflict with State Law. He asked if the initiative could be
implemented or if it was too vague. He stated that the questions he posed
were some of the details he would like to have addressed in a report that
Council would review in 30 days. He stated that he had no problem with
having the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on the 26"' of
December, to allow Council to address this issue in a timely manner.
Councilman'Schiffner stated that he felt that the Initiative was a bad idea,
however he did not feel it was his choice to make the decision, other than at
the election polls. He stated that it was the Council's responsibility to try to
get clarification, if it was going on the ballot so it would be something that
the people would know what they were voting on. He indicated that the
intent was not clear in the Initiative. He noted that in Mr. Walsh's narrative,
he mentioned that the candidate would have to live in his or her district,
however it does not state that in the Initiative. He stated that some people
might like to elect a Mayor, but do not care about Districts. He stated that
the Initiative does not give people choices, and he suggested that it might
even be the law that they have to provide choices. He further stated that he
was not opposed to the system to give the people a choice, however he felt
that it was Council's obligation to see that the issues put before the people
are something that they know what they are voting on. Councilman
Schiffner stated that he clearly feels that the people who signed the petition
did not have anything explained to them. He commented that the people
had a right to know what they were supporting when they signed the
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petition and a greater right to know what they are voting on. He supported
hiring the Attorney to prepare a report, which will inform Council on what
should be done and how to implement the proposal.
City Attorney Leibold stated that some of the issues had been identified,
and were issues when the petition was initially presented. She stated that in
a very abbreviated form, she had correspondence with the circulator and the
proponent and asked if there was additional te~. She noted that the
response was "no this was the full text of the initiative". She indicated that
she had not been instructed to prepare a report or do any type of in-depth
analysis, but based on quick issue spotting from previous experience, there
was an express statutory provision in the Government Code which specified
that a General Law City could establish City Council Electoral Districts and
the procedure for doing so was outlined by statute. She explained that it
had to be presented to the voters, but it had to contain a description of the
boundaries of each District and the Districts have to be numbered. She
stated that it must state if the City Councilmembers are elected by or from
the District. She stated that there are specific statutory requirements, and
her concern was whether the Initiative adequately satisfied those statutory
requirements and whether there was clarity so there's a consensus of intent
by the people that signed the petition. She indicated that there had been
comment about a General Law City shortening up terms to two years. She
noted that there are a number of Government Code provisions, particularly
in connection with establishing Districts that refers to a four-year Council
term; there is a separate statutory provision relating to the authority of a
General Law City to adopt an elected Mayor and states that a Mayor is a
member of the City Council and has all the duties and powers of a City
Councilmember and can be designated to a two-year term, however the
balance of the Councilmembers serve for four-year terms. She stated that
the questions presented relate to the sufficiency of the form, whether there is
an ordinance which can be adopted and implemented; and whether there is
clarity. She stated that there had been some suggestions that the City
Attorney's Office or the Registrar of Voters Office or the Attorney
General's Office could fill in the holes; and while there is a very treasured
interest in the peoples' right to legislate, the power of the Initiative is
something very unique and powerful in the State of California; and while it
is very protected, it is the people who have to establish what is being
implemented. She further explained that the people have to draft the
ordinance for the Initiative process to work. She stated that she could not
substitute her interpretation and somehow undermine the intent of the
people. She stressed that her interpretation could be different, as could be
the interpretation of the Registrar of Voters or the City Council. She
reiterated that she had not conducted any kind of in-depth analysis, however
these were issues which merited further review. She indicated that if the
resolution were approved to place this on the next General Election, these
same issues would need to be researched, evaluated and reported on so they
can be presented in the impartial analysis as well as the arguments for and
against the measure. She stated that at some point the City needs the
clarification and she suggested that Council needs to decide if they are
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going to do it now or later.
Councilman Metze concurred with the rest of Council; and indicated that he
was not opposed to holding the Regular City Council Meeting on the 26`~' of
December to receive the report on the Initiative. He stated that he would
take his position at the time of the report, noting that the people have
spoken. He noted that the same person hassles the City Council every two
weeks and threatens to have Council thrown out. He stated that the Council
does not serve at the will of one person and will not be removed by the will
of that one person. He addressed the situation of calling Ms. Franke from
the First Amendment Collation and a college professor for their opinion,
and suggested that those that can do, while those that can't teach.
Councilwoman Kelley stated that she took offense to Mr. Metze's
statement.
Councilwoman Kelley clarified that the City Attorney had cautioned
Council to either address the ambiguities at this meeting or when the
Initiative was to go on the ballot. She stated that there was one issue she
wished to address and that was the statement made by Mr. Walsh asking
Council to call a Study Session to fill in the holes. She stated that it was her
understanding that the people signed the Initiative the way it was presented
and that if there was going to be a community committee and they started
reworking the Initiative, then it would be null and void. She noted that it is
not the intent of the Initiative process to dilute it down after it had been
signed.
City Attorney Leibold stated that a Study Session was not necessarily a bad
idea, however the suggestion of a Study Session to fill in the holes was
troublesome, because the holes are filled in to express the intent and
identify the practicality and the protocols of implementation. She noted that
if the 1,187 people were to attend a meeting together, and the Election by
District and Election for District were explained, she was not sure there was
enough clarity to allow for uniform understanding. She stated that Council
could not fill in the holes. She posed the question of if an Initiative, by
itself was not clear in terms of how to stage elections and those types of
issues, was it appropriate or lawful far the Council or City Attorney to fill in
the holes. She suggested that if the text of the Initiative is changed, it can
not be placed on the ballot, unless it is recirculated, since it would be a
different Initiative.
Councilwoman Kelley stated that the Initiative was one lengthy paragraph
and stated, "will serve two terms with no term limits" and did not address
whether the Councilmembers seats all turn over at once. She stated that if
the entire Council turned over at the same time there would be no
consistency in Government. She noted that it does not address whether the
terms are staggered either. She stated that it was very frustrating to the
voters to vote on an Initiative on the ballot, only to find out that it was
challenged afterwards. She suggested that it was very frustrating and
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distasteful for the voters. She indicated that she would rather clarify the
issues before it is placed on the ballot, so when it is voted on, the public will
- know exactly which direction the City is going. She further indicated that
she would like an impartial person and not the City Attorney's Office to
provide a report. Councilwoman Kelley stated that Council would be able
to do their homework on this issue and gain some clarity. She indicated that
no member of Council was opposed to Initiative process from the people,
therefore clarification was necessary to move forward. She indicated that
she would be in favor of a report and returning on December 26`~', to
consider the matter.
Mayor Brinley concurred with her follow Councilmembers; and requested
clarification that the expertise of the proposed Attorney was initiatives and
election law. City Attorney Leibold stated that the law firm's field of
practice was public law with widespread City Attorney experience, as well
as other public agencies. She indicated that they do have significant
experience with election laws and initiatives. Mayor Brinley stressed that
the City would have the use of their experience and their expertise. She
stated that she felt that it was needed to address an issue of this importance
to the Community. She commented that the Initiative was vaguely written
and did not give the community all the information the voters need to have
to make a sound decision on the manner in which they wish to have their
local government operate. She further stated that there was a need for
further study and questioned the fiscal responsibility of the proposal. She
stressed the questionable legality of the Initiative and if the City could
enforce or implement it. She stated that she felt the Initiative was very
confusing in its intent to the community. She stated that she felt the
Initiative should have been drafted by someone with legal background and
encouraged the Initiative proponents to hire a good attorney. She concurred
with the other Councilmembers regarding the need for a study and report.
She asked that the person making the motion include the Cauncil returning
to hear the item on December 26`E'.
City Attorney Leibold presented an overview of the concerns of Council.
MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOODRUFF,
SPRADLIN & SMART, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, NOT TO EXCEED $10,000
FOR THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT, WITH SAID REPORT TO BE
CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 26, 200,
ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS REGARDING THE
SUBMITTED INITIATIVE:
1. Issues regarding proper legal form of the proposed "Ordinance" of the
initiative.
2. The methods of implementation regarding the staggered or uniform
term replacement. -
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3. The legality of a two-year Council term.
4. The sufficiency of the detail with respect to the establishment of the
Districts themselves.
5. Are the issues on the initiative uniform enough or sufficiently
different to violate the Single Subject Rule?
6. The Government Code provisions that deal with an elected Mayor
referring to the Mayor having the same powers as the other
Councilmembers.
7. The fiscal impacts of the proposed initiative.
8. How the transition takes place.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Cancellation of December 26 2000 Meetin .(F:44.1)
Mayor Brinley questioned the appropriate action on this item in light of the
discussion on item no. 35. City Attorney Leibold suggested a motion
against the cancellation of the December 26"' Meeting.
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY PAPE AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO NOT CANCEL THE MEETING OF DECEMBER
26, 2000.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:45 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Woody Woodward, 29108 Sunswept, addressed the proposed Lake Elsinore
Sports and Entertairunent Center. He indicated that he did not know of the project
until recently, but once he saw the map and information he was whole-heartedly
behind the project. He noted comments about property values plummeting, and
suggested that he has heard from Realtors that they are all very enthusiastic and
feel it would increase property values. He further suggested that he believed the
bmproved appearance over the existing weeds and trash would certainly help in
marketing local property. He indicated that the opposition appears to be very well
financed and are working hard to negatively impact the City in every aspect. He
indicated that a web site had been set up regarding the proposed raceway and
received over 1,950 hits with predominantly positive comments. He indicated that
his friends and neighbors are enthusiastic about the project. He encouraged the
public to view the website at www.elsinore-racing.com, and call him if they want
to get involved to support and better the community.
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Ann Marie Bachmeyer, 32475 Somerset Drive, volunteer for the Lake Elsinore
Historical Society, announced the upcoming holiday home tour; and announced
that they would be touring four homes in the City on December 9r'' from 11 a.m. to
4 p.m., followed by refreshments and a small boutique at the Museum. She
detailed the ticket prices and explained the tours.
Debra Crawford, 15135 Knollwood, President of Elsinore Valley Arts Netwark,
announced the festivities of the coming weekend including Winterfest, which will
include holiday entertainment at the Cultural Center; and the First Annual Autumn
Festival of Art, show and sale, on Sunday December 3`d at the Community Center.
She encouraged attendance, and indicated that interested parties could contact her
at 678-5924.
Linda Nanetti, 16293 Cimarron Road, addressed the racetrack with regard to what
it will include being three racetracks. She indicated that the traffic, noise and
citizen safety issues will be chaotic. She questioned who to blame if the property
values went down, and who to look at if the property values went up. She
questioned who would want to move in next to a racetrack, and suggested that it
would be a hard sell. She expressed concern that the now peaceful community
would be covered with drag racing, cars and noise. 5he suggested that there were
other forms of entertainment available and indicated that the boat racing was not
as bad as cars would be.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest, addressed the racetrack and questioned the
information provided by Mr. Woodward; indicated that there won't be a racetrack
here. She indicated that they are developing a"legal" petition for circulation and
encouraged interested parties to contact her. She noted a survey being done in the
community and suggested that lawsuits will prohibit a racetrack, because it would
produce smog and impact property values. She noted that the study session
originally set for Thursday would not be occurring, but had been postponed to
December 7'~'. She encouraged participation, attendance and assistance in getting
the petitions signed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following: ,
1) Noted an article in the newspaper, and announced that the City would
be stocking the Lake this Thursday or Friday with trout.
2) Reiterated that staff had hired a firm to assist in removing graffiti;
and advised that Caltrans had been contacted to address graffiti on the
Freeway median at Main Street.
3) Noted that the Council was working closely with Supervisor Buster,
with efforts such as the recent press event for Mission Trail
improvements. He indicated that he spoke with Supervisor Buster at
that event regarding the Enron committee appointments, and staff
would be working closely with the County on the Enron Project. He
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indicated that after discussions with Mr. Stahovich this morning, City
representatives will sit in on the County's committee to stay informed
as it goes forward.
4) Announced that L,ake Street will be under construction in mid to late
February.
5) Announced that there will be a study session on the Alberhill Specific
Plan for the staff to provide information to the Council. He stressed
that this was not a discussion of the environmental process and
indicated that Council would not be making decisions until the
processing is complete. He stressed that the Study session was
intended to address the proposed changes to the project, and not to
discuss the pros or cons of the EIR.
6) Indicated that he was perplexed by the comments at this meeting,
noting that he heard from the podium that the proponents of the
Initiative who do not trust the Council would have them "fill in the
blanks" and implement the process. He questioned what the other
signers of the petition would say and indicated while staff is happy to
write up the process, he was not sure the other signers would agree.
He questioned how staff could °fill in the blanks".
7) Noted that calls are being received at City Hall because the opponents
of the specific plan sent out a letter suggesting that the public do so;
and indicated that the majority of the calls received have been in
support of the raceway. He again questioned staff s ability to move
forward, but complimented the Council on a job well done and
expressed his admiration for their tolerance in the face of adversity.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold reiterated the success of the City with the California Bank
and Trust lawsuit Demurrer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Comments.
CI~'Y COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Kelley encouraged the public to attend Winterfest.
Councilman Metze had no comments.
Councilman Schiffner commented on the proposed racetrack and Enron project;
indicating that he had seen very little about either one. He stressed that he had not
made up his mind with regard to a decision on either one whether he would
support them or not. He indicated that he intended to listen to everything on both
PAGE TWENTY-THREE-CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-NOVEMBER 28, 2000
sides, but will not base his decision on uninformed comments. He stressed that he
wants to hear facts over opinion; and expressed hopes that before it is all over,
Council will hear from a lot of people who know what they are talking about and
will base their decision on the information received.
Mayor Pro Tem Pape commented on the following:
1) Concurred with Councilman Schiffner and stressed that the Council
was just starting the public dialog on two major projects. He stressed
the importance of expressing opinions on the information, and noted
that it was time to get more input and hold hearings. He reiterated
that the process was just getting started.
2) Reiterated that Winterfest would be on Friday, starting about 5 p.m.
Mayor Brinley commented on the following:
1) Concurred with the other Councilmembers regarding the raceway,
and stressed the importance of keeping an open mind and not
listening to rumors. She further stressed the importance of getting
the facts. She indicated that the Council would be very open and
direct in dealing with the raceway project. She announced the
upcoming Study Session on December 7`t' and looked forward to
community input and participation. She encouraged he public to call
' City Hall and ask their questions directly; and keeping an open mind
as the Council proceeds through the process.
2) Announced Winterfest 2000 for December 15` from 5 to 9 p.m.,
noting that there would be entertainment, Santa, snow and local
entertainment. She encouraged attendance and participation.
3) Announced that "Tootsie" the trolley was back for the holiday season
and will house Santa at the Winterfest event.
4) Announced the Open Air Market on December 3`d from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m.
5) Announced the Autumn Festival of the Arts on December 3ra
6) Announced Breakfast with Santa on December 16~` at 8 a.m. at the
Community Center.
7) Announced the painting of a 45' RTA bus with children's handprints
being done at the Town Center on December 16`~' starting at 10 a.m.
8) Announced Baja Promotions Jet 5ki Race on December 16`t' from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
9) Announced the EDC Lunch scheduled for December 14`t', with
Assemblyman Elect Dennis Hollingsworth as the speaker; and
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10) Reannounced the Historical Society's Christmas home tour on
December 9`r'.
11) Announced that Tootsie the Trolley will be running on December 2na
9`i', and 16t'' in a route to include the Outlet Center, Main Street,
Senior Center, Walmart, the Town Center and Brookstone Landing.
She advised that the cost will be $.25 per person.
12) Congratulated My Buddies Pizza on their Business of the Quarter
award, as well as their dedication to the Community. She stressed
that they are a real asset to the community athletic groups and the
community as a whole. She noted that every year they help with the
Temescal Canyon High School Grad Night, delivering pizza every
hour on the hour.
13) Noted the contribution of Blast from the Past to the Cops far Kids;
and stressed that it was due to the support of the business community.
She expressed her appreciation for the assistance.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:15
P.M. /1
AT EST:
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VICKI KASAD, CMC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE