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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-1996 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ' 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALYFORN7A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22,1996 **!!lt~k***>!!~**rtfR~kkk~lf!**~l1tA*~Rl~lefRft**!t**k~RR~tY~*~tl~R~lfl7~*ft7e*~lft**~k*R*k~tflR~k*~kkle**!t!t**ikk** CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pape at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Metze. INVOCATION The Invocation was provided by Herb Lipsoq President of Temple Beth Sholom, Sun City. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Watenpaugh, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Director Leslie, Community Services Director Sapp and City C1erk Kasad. a. Proclamation - Con~ressman Ken Calvert. (F:122.1) Mayor Pape noted the efforts by Congressman Calvert on behalf of the City of Lake Elsinore, particularly with regard to improvements on Highway 74. He presented Congressman Calvert with a Proclamation commemorating those efforts. Congressman Calvert recognized the improvements to the City of Lake Elsinore and expressed pleasure with being able to serve the residents. He looked forward to continued future cooperative efforts with the City. b. Proclamation - Alisa Kimble Miss Califomia USA Former M'iss Lake Elsinore. (F:122.1) This item was deferred to allow for the arrival of Ms. Kimble. c. Presentation - United Public Employees of California. (F:56.1) City Manager Molendyk noted the presence of the representatives of the United Public Employees of Ca?ifornia to discussProposition 218. Fred Lowe, representative of UPEC, LIi7NA Local 777, noted the potential negative impact ofProposition 218 on,the Ci+y ofLakeElsinore He explained that it would mean a $2 million loss to the City and noted the potential for layoffs of City employees.. Ae noted the proposed variation,in the voting process and stressed the impact of this proposition on City operations. Carol Gordoq Vice-President, LIUNA Loca1777, noted the City Council Resolution in PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22,1996 opposition to Proposition 218 and noted expressed thanks to the Council for support of the employees. She noted that most employees of the City aze now veteran employees and very much dedicated to the Community. She expressed hopes that everyone would educate themselves on the impacts of this Proposition and vote appropriately. She again thanked the City Council for their support of the employees. 7ohn DeGange, addressed the Council as an employee and a long time resident of the City, and reiterated the need for people to become educated on the issues prior to voting. He expressed concern that this Proposition would force a step backward for the community. He stressed the recent improvements to the City and the need for continued efforts. d. Presentation - U~date on Lake Elsinore Classic. (F:56.1) Community Services Director Sapp provided an update on the events planned as part of the Lake Elsinore Classic, including Robbie Knieval's jump, the motorcycle races, the luge run, etc. He detailed the dates and the related street closures to facilitate the events. He clarified the times for the events and the locations for various activities. He further indicated that there are now over 2,000 entries in the motorcycle race itself. b. Proclamation - Alisa Kimble Miss Califomia USA Former Miss Lake Elsinore. (F:122.1) Mayor Pape presented Ms. Kimble with a Proclamation and inquired how girls from the City could become involved in such a competition. Ms. Kimble explained that the most important factor is for girls to believe in who and what they aze and pursue their dreams. Ms. Kimble thanked the Council for ttus recognition. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address the following items and deferred to those discussions: Item Nos. 3, 21 and 31. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: ItemNos. l.a. and 3. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE FRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. The following A~finutes were approved: (F:44.4) b. Regular City Council Meeting - October 8, 1996. c. City Council Study Session - October 16, 1996. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: d. Planning Commission Meeting - August 21, 1996. e. Planning Commission Meeting - September 4, 1996. f. Planning Commission Meeting - September 18, 1996. PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES - OCTOBER 22,1996 : g. Planning Commission Meeting - October 2, 1996. (F:603) h. Design Review Committee - August 21, 1996. I. Design Review Committee - September 4, 1996. j. Design Review Committee - September 18, 1996. k. Design Review Committee - October 2, 1996. Special Design Review Committee - October 2, 1996. (F:60.4) 2. Ratified Wanant List for October 16, 1996. (F:12.3) PUBLIC HEARING 21. Citv Wide Review of General Plan Land Use and Zonin¢ relatine to Multi-Familv Housin Development and Possible Consideration of an Ureencv Interim Ordinance Temporarily ProhibitingApproval of any Further Multi-Family Housin D~ evelopments at a Densitv Greater than Twelve (12 Dwelling Units Per Acre Pending the Contemplated Studies - Ordinance No. 1021. (F:83.1)(X:172.1) City Manager Molendyk higtilighted this item and noted that there haue been specific concerns voiced with regard to high densities and multi-family residential. Community Development Director Leslie explained that he is suggesting that the Council give direction to staff based on the previously held study session. He explained that he believed the best approach would be an inventory of the e~cisting general planned multi- family and related zoning and providing an evaluation of the development potential for those properties; and return the study to Council for review. Mayor Pape opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. asking those persons interested in this item to speak. The following persons spoke: Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, noted the study session on this topic and noted the disappointment of those persons in attendance: She commended the contributions of the ministers to the city Council meetings. She questioned the impact of this item and the potential' for special attention to some. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, addressed the study session on October 16th, and noted that it was only 20 minutes long. She read her comments from the minutes and noted the staff report. She questioned the proposed units at four corners and questioned the comments regarding the USA Prope,rties project. She noted that the developer will not back down on.the pending lawsuit. Hearing no additional requests to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. Councilwoman Brinley commented that the intent:is to bring this item back to look at the areas with multi-family housing to prevent incompatibility with the surrounding developments. She indicated that it would also address the crime rates and other issues. Mayor Papeanoted the conce~ns,for thiaissue and expressed a need to put any new developments of this type on hold to allow staffto gather information and,return with ways to provide compatibility with the surrounding areas: He stressed the need for adequate lighting, parking, and storage for a multi-family project. He noted that high density housing complexes tend to have a higher,incidence of calls for the Police f ' . . _~ ~.. . _ . 13J. . . PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OC~OBER 22,1Q96 department. He i~dicated that~he would lalce to be pr,oactive and review the eacisting ratio of high density units in the City. He stressed the impoitance vf logical, orderly development. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley indicated that she is not pleased with the density of the USA Project, and expressed concern with incompatibility to sunounding developments. She stressed that this would only be a 45 day hold to allow for study of what currently exists or is pending. Councilwoman Brinley stressed that this action would not impact single-family residential, commercial or church properties. Councilman Metze indicated that he felt this was a good recommendation from staff. He suggested that the newspapers need to "get it righf ; and expressed concern with the press comments regazding a housing moratorium. Mayor Pape stressed the type of properties which aze not impacted by this action. MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY KELLEY TO ADOPT INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1021, BY TITLE ONLY: ORDINANCE NO. 1021 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING NEW M[JLTI-FAMII.Y RESIDENTTAL PROJECTS AT A DENSITY GREATER THAN TWELVE (12) DWELLING UNTTS PER ACRE PENDING CONTEMPLATED GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING STUDIES, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI AB5TAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 31. Second Reading - Use of Police Services at Loud Parties or Other Activities - Ordinance No. 1020. (F:127.2) Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, commented that the Police need to assist those people who are harmed. She suggested that response to parties should be a standard procedure, questioned why a$250 fee is now being imposed. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1020 UPON SECOND READING BY T1TLE ONLY. Councilman Metze clarified that the fee won't be used for the first time offense, but after that the person shouid be charged for the return trips. He indicated that only 1% of the people will ever be impacted by this Ordinance. He also noted that the process would start over if there were no additional calls within a 30 day period. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL NIIlVUTES - OCTOBER 22,1996 - Mayor Pape concurred that 99% of the population would never be impacted by this action. He noted that the majority ofthe residents either don't have loud parties, or would tone down a party upon the request of law enforcement personnel. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley noted that this Ordinance will work in conjunction with the Safe Streets Program. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT. TTEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes a. Re l~u ar Citv Council Meeting - September 24. 1996. (F:44.4) Mayor Pape indicated that he pulled this item to discuss the Public Comments portion of the Minutes. He noted the comments by City Treasurer Knapp regarding budgetary numbers were not accurate. He further noted that he and staff were not certain what Mr. Knapp was saying in portions of the comments. He suggested that since Mr. Knapp had the final number, his comments may have been intended to be misleading. He commented on a meeting he attended recently and noted discussion of adopting ordinances that would address people who address Council from the podium with inaccurate statements. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. 3. Award of Contract for Consultant Services for the Prenaration of Plans. Snecifications and Estimates for the Mission Trail Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (F:156.2) Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, noted that this item is to give funds to a specific contractor. She indicated that she supports the funds for the study, but inquired whether the pedestrian and sidewalk azeas will be included. She indicated that if this was the case she would congratulate the City on this project. She stressed the need for the sidewalk. Mayor Pape stressed that this item is only to start work on the plans. He noted that this project will improve access for the businesses in that area. He futther noted that the physical work on the project will not occur until ne3rt Spring, to avoid 'unpacting the holiday traffic. MOVED BY METZE, SECONDED BY KELLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO NORRIS-REPKE, INC. IN THE AMOi7NT OF $40. 014. THE CTTY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED ATS:02 P.M. THE CITY COUNCId, MEETING RECONVENED,AT 8:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON 9GENDIZED:ITEMS 7ohn E. Seepe, III, 15631 Half Moon Drive, noted that he is concerned with the type of press coverage the community receivea He suggested that the local papers should have much more that the City Council meetings to report on. I~e stressed the importance of positive stories on the community, regarding things such as special events and residents who are involved in noteworthy activities. ~ r ~~<~ Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, commented on pow~r battles and. addressed;misleading and false comments. 'She also commented on Eroposi'tion 218 and questioned the source of fixnds for City operations. She expressed support for Proposition 218: Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, spoke in support of Proposition 218. She noted prior comments by Councilman Metze and commented on the right to vote in the United States. She indicated that foreigners could not vote in the U.S. She indicated that she is not against assessments, but againsYthose which are intended to solve problems:created by the City. CITY MANAGER GOMMENTS City Manager Molendyk noted the Crime Sumrtut held on October2lst, and hosted by Sheriff Larry Smith. He further noted the posrtive comments which were made by people from outside Lake Elsinore. He commended the SheriffsDepartment onxheir efforts for ~.ake Elsinore and encouraged them to keep up thegood work. City Attorney Harper noted that there is some confusion with regard to voting on Proposition 218. He explained that it will impact a11 property based exactions, fees and assessments such as the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. He clarified that taxes are voted on at a regular General Election, by registered voters. He explained that the major impact will be regarding a portion of the fees and assessments, which will be a vote by th eproperty owners rather than the registered voters. He stressed that the property owner vote would not take into consideration citizenship or where the owner resides. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Brinley commented on the following: 1) Provided an update on the Tri-City Trolley; and noted that the kick-off would be on December 6th in downtown Lake Elsinore. She indicated that it will run the month of December and cost $.50 cents to ride, with Senior Citizens riding for $.25. She fuRher indicated that it is intended to bring fun and holiday spirit for the Community. 2) Congratulated Alisa Kimble and noted that she has lcnown her since she was a little girl. -::She indicated that Alisa is a wonderful, confident woman and very positive representative of the Community. 3) Thanked Mr. Seepe for his positive comments on the community na concurred with the need for awazeness of the positive aspects of the community. She thanked him for his time and effort to let his thoughts be known. Mayor Pro Tem Kelley commented on the following: 1) Congratulated the Women's Club and the I3'istorical Society on theu successful fashion show. She noted her enjoyment of the event and indicated taht she was very happy for the two organizations. 2) Congratulated Alisa Kimble on her success and noted her future representation of tfie Community. 3) Noted that the FIT program applications are auailable at City Hall and the Senior Center. She further noted that this is an offshoot of the CAP Conference and explained the program. 4) Thanked Mr. Seepe for attendding the meeting and working to get the media to PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22,1996: provide positive coverage. She noted the difficulty of getting positive information into the newspaper. Councilman Metze commented on the following: 1) Concurred with the comments ofMr. Molendyk regazding the Crime Summit. 2) Commented to Mr. Seepe that the City does not seem to be able to get good coverage no matter how hard they try. He noted the lack of coverage for the 7uly 4th event and expressed hopes to obtain the positive coverage. 3) Discussed Proposition 218 and noted the verbiage included in the sample ballot regarding the fiscal impact. He stressed that this is not just scare tactics, but it is on the actual ballot. He stressed the negative impacts of this Proposition and expressed his opposition to it. He noted that the Proposition is poorly written. Mayor Pape commented on the following: 1) Commented on Proposition 218 and noted that it is not a matter of support or opposition, but people need to know what will occur if it passes. He stressed the losses to the City and noted the major newspapers and other cities who have expressed their opposition. 2) Noted that he attended the H.O.P.E. Dinner on Saturday and stressed the efforts by the volunteers. He noted a raffie, included in the evening to assist a ternvnally ill child. 3) Noted a letter from Pete Dawson about the Lake Edge Specific Plan. He noted that the plan is neazly done on the City side, but expressed an interest in working with the County and the Supervisor to finalize the plan. He noted that with County cooperation the project could be finished up. 4) Reiterated that the FIT program applications are available. 5) Noted that work will soon start on Lakeshore Drive near Stater Brothers Mazket. He explained the problems encountered with the project. 6) Concurred that it was very nice to sit among peers at the Crime Summit and heaz• positive comments about the Communtiy. 7) Concurred with comments about the need to hear more "good" news. He noted the upcoming and recent business openings. He stressed the need for the newspapers to assure accurate reporting of locations of incidents. 8) Addressed the West End Fire Station and noted that it will come back for further discussion in November. CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation - USA Properties - Case No. 280489. Pending Litigation - L.E.R.A. THE REGULAR CITY COUNGIL MEET:NG WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ABOVE MENTIONED MATTERS AT 8:32 P.M. ~ ~ ~ z ..:;,,+ . PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 1996 THE CITY COUNCII: MEETING RECONVENED AT' 4:00 P:M. NO ACTION TAKEN. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS AI~OUI2~D AT 9:01 P.M. ~~~A~P v W. P E, MAYOR OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: VICHI KA AD, CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE