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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-1997 City Council MinuesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997 **~*~*~~~~~~~~*~*~~*.*~~*~~*~**,~,~*,~***~****~*~~~~*~*~*~*~~~*****~~ CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pape at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Harper. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Leslie, Community Services Director Sapp, Police Chief Walsh, Fire Chief Seabert, Building and Safety Manager Russell, City Engineer O'Donnell, Assistant to the City Manager Best and City Clerk Kasad. a. Presentarion - Report on IEEP - Brian Collins.(F:70.1) Brian Collins, President and CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnerslup, detailed the participants in IEEP, being appro~mately 100 private sector investors, 27 cities and two counties. He detailed the services provided and the operations of the IEEP. He noted an annual fonun for presentation of small business plans to venture capitalists, efforts as the Inland Empire Film Cominission, the Tourism Council, and the Inland Empire Marketing Program. He detailed the activities in each of those areas and noted the success of the marketing efforts to date. He detailed the future growth estimates for the Inland Empire and the future job needs in the area. He explained a program to generate SO,OOO upper income jobs over the nea~t 5 years. He also explained efforts to retain existing businesses and keep them healthy, and participate in local public policy to ensure a business friendly atmosphere. He offered to respond to questions from the Council and noted that they have calculated new rates for City participation at 33 cents per capita. PAGE TWO - CITY COiJNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 Mayor Pape questioned the venture capital forum and when the events aze held. Mr. Collins indicated that they are presented on an annual basis with the next on October 9th. He detailed the screenuig process, types of applications received and the prepazation for business presentations. He noted that ttris is a very complete program and they are in the process of determining how many of the 11 presented last year actually received funding. Mayor Pape questioned who to call if businesses are interested in participating. Mr. Collins indicated that interested businesses can contact the Inland Empue Business Development Center at (909) 781-2345. Mayor Pape questioned the Film Commission efforts and how Lake Elsinore rates in the selection process. Mr. Collins advised that the new brochure for the Film Commission contains a photo of the Diamond. City Manager Molendyk noted that the City became involved with the IEEP because it was a good way to stretch City marketing dollars. He further noted the Assistant to the City Manager Best is currently the Vice Chair of the Tourism Council. He also commented that the City is working the boat show in Del Mar this weekend. Mr. Collins concurred with Mr. Molendyk's comments and noted that their key issue is combining funds to develop an effective program. Mayor Pape questioned the IEEP job marketing efforts. Mr. Collins inclicated that they will start by identifying the industries to focus on, attend trade shows and seek coverage in irade journals in the form of editorials and discussion pieces. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS A request was received to address the following item and defened to that discussion: Item No. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 'The following items were pulled from the Conse~t Calendaz for further discussion and consideration: Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 1VIOVED BY METZE, SECONllED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY ~JNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE ~ALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. T'he following Minutes were approved: a. Regular City Council Meeting - February 11, 1997. (F:44.4) PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH:1:1, 1997 2. Ratified Warrant List for February 28, 1997. (F:12.3) 3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for January, 1997. (F:12.5) 4. Adopted Resolution No. 97-13 approving execution of Program Supplement No. Ol 1 to the Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Project No. 08-5074 relating to Mission Trail Pavement Rehabilitation (Diamond Drive to Malaga Road) (F:68.1)(X:156.2) RESOLUTION NO. 97-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO.Oll TO LOCAL AGENCY-STATE it AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5074 MISSION TRAIL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (DIAMOND ' DRIVE TO MALAGA ROAD). PUBLIC HEARING 21. Declaration of Surplus Propertv and Offer for Sale - Moroni Street (AP #373- 043-006 . City Manager Molendyk lughlighted this item and the recommendations. Councilman Alongi suggested a study session to establish a policy on $ow to deal with city property; particularly with regazd to selling property and how to sell it. He suggested a bid process with a set minimum price to make it equitable; and stressed the need for a policy to agree on. Mayor Pape noted the opinion of the real estate appraiser; that this is not a buildable property because it is very steep. Councilman Alongi noted that people either invest in property for need or profit, and indicated that you can't just go by the appraised value all of the time. He stressed the need for a policy on surplus property. Mayor Pape inquired how this property was originally acquired by the City. Mr. Molendyk indicated that while he would need to double check this piece of property, much of the City's surplus property was acquired by default on taxes. Mayor Pape opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. asking those persons interested in tUis item to speak. The following person spoke: Warner T. Reid, 290 Moroni Avenue, indicated that he is the resident attempting to acquire this property. He explained that he has lived in lvs house for 10 years and the subject properiy has an easement through it with telephone lines, old valves and water lines from the old water tower. He furkher explained that they park cars on the front of the subject property and PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 11, 1997 - concurred that the property is very steep and practically unbuildable without cutting the lot back into the hills. He noted that the cost to level such a lot would be approximately $50,000. He commented that the lot adjacent to the subject property has been for sale the entire 10 years he has lived there; and explained that his interest in tt-is property is to ultimately build a garage on the lot, attached to lus home. He indicated that he has cu4 the weeds on the property to reduce lus potential for fire damage; so the properly has not meant a great deal of cost to the City. Maziana Mohylyn noted her past attendance at a City auction; and indicated that it is a crime for the City to take away the property because somebody did not pay something. She suggested that nothing is truly owned in America and stressed the need for reform of this situation. • Hearing no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pape noted that the City acquired the property many years ago because someone did not pay theu ta~ces; and although the City should have been responsible for weeds and some years appears not to have removed them; he noted that the property would generate revenues with the future property taxes on it. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO DECLARE THIS PROPERTY "SURPLUS" AND APPROVE THE SALE OF THE PROPE1tTY IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 373-043- 006 TO WARNER T. REID FOR $1,500. Councilman Alongi indicated that this lot is not buildable and noted the requirements to build. He further indicated that if the Council wants to sell the property, then anyone in the Community should have an equal opportunity to bid on the property. He stressed the need for a policy on how to handle surplus property. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley noted that the Appraiser's Report indicates that the lughest and best use for this property would be to sell it to the adjacent property owner since it is so steep. Councilman Alongi indicated that it is not necessarily the best use just because the appraiser says so. He stressed that everyone should be given the opportwuty to bid on the properly, since it belongs to the people of Lake Elsinore, and it should be purchased for the most possible. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 1 WITH AY.ONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE AND BRINLEY ABSENT. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 BUSINESS ITEMS 31. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1027 - Zone Change 96-3 - Missing Link. (F:1~2.2) MOVED BY ALONGI, 5ECONDED BY METZE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1027 UPON 5ECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY. ORDINANCE NO. 1027 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF AN AREA FRONTING CAMINO DEL NORTE APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF 2ND STREET FROM R-1(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) (HPD) AND M-1 (LIMITED MANUFACTURING) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) - ZONE CHANGE 96-3: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 32. PERS Resolution No. 97-12 and Ordinance No. 1028. (F:116.3) City Manager Molendyk explained this item, and clarified that it was believed to be part of the original contract; and this action brings the contract into compliance with what was agreed to. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 97-12 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1028 UPON FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY. RESOLUTION NO. 97-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, STATING INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. ORDINANCE NO. 1028 ~AGE SIX - CITY COLINCIL MINUTES - NiARCH 11, 1997 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI"Y OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SY5TEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~IE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. AYESe COUNCILII~IEMBERSo ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE 1~TOES: C'OUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY ABSTAIN: COUNCILIVIEMBERS: NONE 33. Commercial Project 97-2 - A pronosal to construct a bank building on a World Savin sg Bank. City Manager Molendyk highlighted ttris project. Commwuty Development Director Leslie presented the e~ibits of this project and explained the location on Grape Street. He pointed out the pad location and showed a rendering of the proposed building and explained its placement on the site. He indicated that they will move from the existing location on Lakeshore Drive to this location. He noted that they have included room in the design for future expansion, if needed. Councilman Alongi expressed concem that the left hand turn lane at this project is now becoming full and extending into the left hand lane. He inquired if the left hand turn lane would be closed with this project, and noted that the project is nearing build out. He questioned closure of the left hand turn lane with ttus project; and there is a line up to get in to the 76 Station. Community Development Director I,eslie indicated that the condition on the 76 Station waS that when they reached a certain traffic count, the turn lane might have to be closed. He noted that he will need to go back and review that project and conditions. Councilman Alongi addressed handicapped pazking and noted discussion of a uniform design for handicapped parking for exiting on either side of the space. He noted a nearly serious accident at Albertsons, which involved a vehicle with a reaz exist. He suggested that the handicapped parking for this project go directly across the project with three deeper spaces, to allow for a reaz door to not open into the travel lane. He noted that the current plans are not preparing for the various vehicle designs available. Mayor Pape inquired if the area of the handicapped parking was a dead-end area, with no lraffic passing the spaces. Mr. Leslie clarified the parking PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES = MARCH Il, 1997 ' configuration. Councilman Aldngi stressed that the reaz door would be into the driveway, and suggested transferring the spaces to the other side and lengthening the spaces into the green area. Mr. Leslie noted that there may be some difficulty with the change and ADA requirement compliance. Councilman Alongi noted other azeas with similar configurations. Mr. Leslie stressed the problems with requiring the handicapped to cross a parking area. Councilman Alongi fiuther suggested changes to the handicapped parking to allow for all types of handicapped vehicles, and stressed the need for a uniform solution. Councilman Metze noted that there are two spaces and by going across the parking lot there would be the ability to make the spaces deeper. Mr. Alongi indicated that it would be trading one safety factor for another. Mr. Metze indicated that the spaces as proposed are to the Code, but the doctors are too liberal with giving out the handicapped placards. Mr. Leslie noted lus discussions with the applicant, and indicated that the they would not have problems with changes, but would be concerned with loosing parking spaces and noted a possible alternate configuration. Mr. Metze stressed the potential for deeper spaces by moving the spaces. Mr. Leslie offered to address tlus issue with World Savings representatives and review the ADA requirements; and noted possible obstacles in the redesign. Councilman Metze concurred with the recommended Condition #10. Mr. Leslie indicated that the applicant is working with the City Center Owner and the Future El Pollo Loco restaurant for sharing of a trash enclosure. Councilman Alongi indicated that he doesn't mind sharing trash enclosures, but he would like to see them pay their fee to CR& R. Mr. Leslie noted that it is a fairly common practice in shopping centers that the center actually pays for the trash pick-up and charges the tenants. He detailed other shops in the center and how their trash is handled. Councilman Alongi noted prior comments that they get rid of their own trash and stressed the CR & R charges. Mr. Leslie noted the need to collect the trash to allow for waste diversion tracking. , Mr. Metze reiterated the concerns with the handicapped parking azea. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNAI~TIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE COMMERCIAL PROJECT 97-2 BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, WITH MODIFIED CONDITION #10 AS STATED BELOW. Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and the Mitigation Measures contained in the certified Environmental Impact Report No. 92-3 for the site (Elsinore City Center), the proposed project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. 2. The project, as proposed complies with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the General Plan, the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan, PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 8, 1997 and the Zoning District in which it is located. 3. The project complies with the design directives contained in the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan. 4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.00 of the LEMC, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with the conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with the Objectives of Chapter 17.82 and the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan. PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS Design Review approval for Commercial Project 97-2 will lapse and be void unless building permits are issued within one (1) yeaz of City Council approvat. An extension of time, up to one (1) year per extension, may be granted by the Community Development Director prior to the expiration of the initial Design Review approval upon application by the developer one (1) month prior to expirarion. 2. These Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced upon Page One of Building Plans prior to their acceptance by the Division of Building and Safety. 3. All site improvements 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 discretion of the Community Development Director. All plans submitted for Building Division Plan Check shall conform with the submitted plans or as modified by Conditions of Approval, or the City Council through subsequent action. 4. Materials and colors depicted on the materials board shall be used unless modified by these conditions, Community Development D'uector or his designee. 5. Applicant shall meet all Conditions of Approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and release of utilities. 6. Applicant is to meet all applicable City Codes and Ordinances including State handicap requirements. 7. Meet all Riverside County Health Department requirements. 8. Meet all Riverside County Fire Department requirements. 9. No outdoor storage shall be allowed for any tenant. PAGE NINE•- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11;.1997 10. A trash enclosure shall be provided subject to City standards. The design and location of this enclosure shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development D'uector or designee prior to the issuance of building permits and its installation. If an agreement can be entered into with the management of the center or an individual business within the center and CR & R to use another trash bin/enclosure within the center, a trash enclosure will not be required. Prior to the approval of this altemative by the City, proof of this agreement shall be submitted to the Community Development D'uector or designee for review and approval. 11. All roof ladders and electrical panels shall be located within the interior of the building or in specially designed areas concealed from public right-of-way view. 12. Applicant shall use roofing materials with Class "A" fire rating. 13. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment incidental to development shall be architecturally screened so that they are not visible from neighboring property, public streets, and the I-15. Screening plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of building permit. 14. All exterior down-spouts shall be constructed within the interior of the building or concealed from public right-of-way view. 15. All landscaping shall be installed as proposed within the applicant's preliminary landscape designs unless modified or changed by the Planning Department or City's Landscape Arclutect. 16. The pazking lot landscaping designs shall provide at least one (1) twenty-four-inch (24") box tree for every ten (10) spaces with planter box, and subject to the approval of the City's Landscape Architect and Community Development Director or designee. 17. The final landscaping/irrigation plan is to be reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant and the Community Development Director or designee, prior to issuance of building pernut. A Landscape Plan Check Fee will be charged prior to final landscape approval based on the Consultant's fee plus forty percent (40%). 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 PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 Tree List, a maximum of forty feet (40) (Per the Elsinore City Center Specific Plan) apart and at least twenty-four-inch (24") box. On areas where screening, is necessary trees shall be at fleast tUirty six-inch (36") box size. c) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch (6") lugh 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 shading in fii}een (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 120% Faithful Performance Bond, and released at completion of installation of landscape requirements approvaUacceptance, and bond 100% for material and labor for one (1) year. i) All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected portion of any phase at the time a Certificate of Occupancy is xequested for any building. All planting areas shall include plantings in the Xeriscape concept, drought tolerant grasses and plants. j) Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan. k) Finallandscape plans to include planting and irrigation details. 1) Security aspects of the landscaping shall be considered when reviewing final landscape plans. 18. 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. 19. All exterior on-site lighting shall be shielded and directed on-site so as PAGE ELEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH,11, 1997 not to create glare onto neighboring property and sireets or a11ow illumination above the horizontal plane of the ~xture. 20. Applicant shall annex project into the City's Landscape and Lighting District. 21. The proposed project shall comply with the approved Uniform Sign Program for the center wluch specifies harmonious and consistent colors, materials and specifications wluch will enhance the center's design and meet the provisions of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Chapter 17.94 and the approved Elsinore City Center Specific Plan. All signage including freestanding signs shall be by City Permit and in conformance with the approved Master Signage Program. Individual sign permits are required prior to the erection of each sign. 22. The project shall connect to sewer and meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). Applicant shall submit water and sewer plans to the EVMWD and shall incorporate all district conditions and standards. 23. All loading zones shall be cleazly marked with yellow striping and shall meet City and Specific Plan Standards for loading zones. 24. Trailers utilized during construction shall be approved by the Planning Division. 25. On-site surface drainage shall not cross sidewalks. 26. All Parking stalls shall meet the requirements of Section 17.66.040 and be double-striped with four-inch (4") lines two-feet (2') apart. 27. Painted arrows on the asphalt sha11 be located at all intemal one-way drive aisles. 28. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records. 29. This project shall be subject to the Mitigation Monitoring Program contained in the Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 92-3. 30. All vending machines, tables, kid's rides, newspaper racks, telephones and similar devices shall be concealed from view with a structure consistent with the building design. These shall be approved by the Community Development D'uector or designee prior to installation. PAG~ TWELVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 31. The applicant shall submit a graffiti removal program. This program shall include methods for immediate graffiti removal and shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 32. Meet all Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 27659. 33. Building roof shall drain to landscaped areas. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Signal Maintenance Inc. Mayor Pape noted that the added traffic signals in the City, currently 11, allow for a better rate with an annual savings of about $692 per signal per yeaz. He further noted that tlus helps to keep the LLNID costs down through diligent efforts by the City. Councilman Metze commended staff on this cost savings. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY BJNANIMOiTS VOTE OF TI-IOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. 6. Increase in Nuisance Abatement Costs - Resolution No. 97-14. Councilman Alongi noted on page 2 of 3 under the lien process, the preparation of a lien is listed at $100. City Attomey Harper noted that this cost includes the checking of the title report, filing of the lien and related staff time. Councilman Alongi questioned why it is necessary for an attorney to file the liens. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY iJNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 97-14. RESOLUTION NO. 97-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA SETTING FEES FOR THE COST RECOVERY OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT. ~ 7. Security Services Contract Extension - Diamond Stadium. i~ PAGE TffiRTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAgCH 11, 1997 Mayor Pape indicated that he pulled this item to note that tlus is a reduction. He explained that now that the City is dealing dire~fly v~~ Executive Star it was possible to negotiate a better rate, for a$21,000 a year savings. He stressed that the City is working to reduce costs, increase revenues and decrease expenses. Councilman Metze concurred that staffhas done an excellent job in their efforts to reduce costs. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY METZE AND CqRRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE '~ '' SECURITy SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE LAKE ! ELSINORE DIAMOND STADIUM WITH EXECUTIVE STARR PRODUCTIONS, INC. 8. Councilman Aiongi indicated that he wanted to assure that there is a program or plan to recheck what the contractor for the City says he has abated and prevent the calls that people have cleared their own weeds. City Manager Molendyk noted that there are videos of the process, and deferred to Community Development Director Leslie. Mr. Leslie indicated that staff tries to videotape the lot before abating the lot and after abating the lot, to show that when inspected the weeds had not been cut and to show that the weeds were cut. He noted that staff has occasionally been mistaken in the past, and the video has helped clear up those mistakes. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 97-15. RESOLUTION NO. 97-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT CERTAIN WEEDS, RUBBISH REFUSE AND DIRT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14875 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND REQUIRE A NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE PROPERTY OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 12, PART 5, CHAPTER 2, OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR A HEARING ON OBJECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH FILING OF COST REPORTS AND ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS. PAGE FOURTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 9. Deed Acceptance - Stadium. City Treasurer Knapp noted that the old grant deed from the RDA to PFA listed assessor's parcel numbers which are still in the Le}ir family name. He suggested that tlus be corrected in the processing of this paperwork. He stressed the need to check the tax records to assure that they show the City as the property owner. He noted that he did a study about one year ago wluch found that the City owned 230 parcels and iridicated that there will be more when the SAWPA properly is received. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY METZE AND CARRIED BY ~ ~JNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO AUTHORIZE THE ~~; GRANT DEED ACCEPTANCE FOR THE LAKE ELSINORE DIAMOND %; STADIUM, FROM TI3E PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY TO THE ~ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:59 P.M. °~HE CI'TY COUNCIL tbIEETIIVG RECONVENED AT 8:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGE:NDIZED ITEMS Albert Grasso, 15057 Laurel Lane, indicated that he is a very unhappy citizen of Lake Elsinore and a 10 year resident. He questioned why the City is tearing up a beaut~ful street, Main Street. He predicted that the June election measure would fall flat on its back and stressed the level of expenses on his home. He indicated that the tal~es are killing ttie old people and noted that seven family members rmoved from Lake Elsinore last year. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk indicated that the work in the sireets is being done by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to replace water lines in this part of town. Iviayor Pape concurred that this work in the streets was very firustrating. City Manager Molendyk noted that staff has received several such complaints. ~ITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ~Iayor Pro Tem Kelley commented on the following: 1) Noted that the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting will be on Wednesday, Macch 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Couxicilman Alongi commented on the following: 1) Noted that he served as Principal for the Day at Elsinore Middle School, and he was most impressed with the school that there was no PAGE FIFTEEN - CITY COiTNCIL MINUTE5 - MARCH 11, 1997 graffiti and there appeared to be a lot of pride on the part of the students and staff. 2) Noted that the LEAF figures aze still too high, and stressed the importance of having animals spayed or neutered to keep the numbers down. 3) Noted that he has received letters regarding Proposition 218 from Mr. Seepe, the Lakeview Inn, Jerry Harmatz, Del Rey Development, Chris Hyland and Nlrs. Smithson. He commented that there is still a lot of interest in the vote and said that he has reviewed the tapes and no one has said we should closed half of the parks. He indicated that if 218 must pass, people will want to support the services int he community and get out and support 218. He indicated that there is something for everyone in the measure, but if it fails he still feel the parks will not close and this Council has to make some real tough decisions to keep them open. He noted that he supports 218 100% and will continue to do so; and is confident in the residents of Lake Elsinore that theu want to continue the lifestyle already in place. ~ Councilman Metze commented on the following: 1) Concurred that Graham Street is atrocious, and noted'he sp~ke wit~ Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh about it last week. I~[e noted that during orientation it was decided that improvements should be curb to curb it is not being done. He further noted that he detoured up Kellogg street and stressed the bad condition of that road. He stressed that the smaller streets need to be improved curb to curb, and staff needs to assure that the contractors to so. Mayor Pape commented on the following: 1) Concurred and noted he was sorry the gentlemen left. He suggested that it might be time to explore something discussed at a League meeting; that once the road is paved over and smooth all urilities are noticed and future entry to the roadway are assessed a fee. He suggested that tlus makes the utilities think twice before opening the streets to do work. CLOSED SESSION a. Pending Litigation - Spectrum Group. b. Pending Litigation - Lou's Lakeshore Lounge. THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:14 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE ABOVE PAGE SIXTEEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 11, 1997 MENTIONED LITIGATION. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:24 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. ADJOURNMENT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT E:24 P.M. Gv ATTEST: KEVIN W. PAPE, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ~ ~ ~IC1~I K F ~, ;D, CITY CLERK ~6:'f7'Y (,~' LF,KE ELSINORE