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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-1994 City Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH HAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1994 ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Regular city council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by city Clerk Kasad. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILHEHBERS: BENDER, BRINLEY, PAPE, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILHEHBERS: ALONGI Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, Acting City Attorney Burns, Administrative Services Director Boone, City Planner LeSlie, Interim Chief Building Official Russell, Community services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecca, Manager of Special Projects watenpaugh, City Treasurer Kelley and City Clerk Kasad. - PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS a. Proclamation - Lake Elsinore Barber Shop. (F:122.1) Mayor Washburn called forward former Councilman Fred Dominguez and read a Proclamation commemorating his 40 years in business on Main Street as the Lake Elsinore Barber Shop. He commended Mr. Dominguez for his contributions to the City through his business and his participation in elective office. Mr. Dominguez thanked the Council and the Community for this recogni tion and noted the multi tude of changes which have occurred in the last 40 years. He thanked the Community for the opportunity to serve them. b. Report on Erosion Control Measures. (F:128.1) City Manager Molendyk noted that preparation is underway for the upcoming rainy season. Public Services Director Tecca explained that every year at this time developers with projects pending are sent a letter requiring that they produce a plan for erosion control. After those plans are reviewed by ci ty staff and approved, the developers are required to put those plans in place by November 1st. He showed slides of erosion control measures in place in the Morrison domes, Shannon Communities, Centex, 888 Development, Osborne Development, Tuscany Hills and Century Homes tracts. He noted the placement of sandbags and explained the various configurations. Mayor Washburn questioned the status of the Four Corners Storm Drain Project. Mr. Tecca indicated that the contract was awarded in August of this year; the pre-construction meeting was held last week and work should begin in the next 30 days. PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1994 c. Re90rt on Police Services. (F:127.2) Deferred to next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address Item Nos. 5 and 31 and deferred to those discussions. - CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No.5. MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The (F: a. following Minutes were approved: 44.4) Special Joint city Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 20, 1994. b. city council Study Session - October 5, 1994. c. Regular City Council Meeting - October 11, 1994. The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: (F:60.3) d. Planning Commission Minutes - October 5, 1994. e. Design Review Committee - October 5, 1994. - 2. Received and ordered filed the L.E.A.F. Animal Control Activity Report for September, 1994. (F:1S.2) 3. Ratified Warrant List for October 17, 1994. (F:12.3) 4. Rej ected and referred to Claims Administrator for handling the Claim Against the City submitted by Bruce StaUffer/Stauffer's Lawn Equipment - (CL #94-25). (F:52.2) 6. Adopted Resolution No. 94-52 of Intention to Vacate Ingham Street, setting the Public Hearing for November 22, 1994. (F:10.1) RESOLUTION NO. 94-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE INGHAM STREET AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. 7. Adopted Resolution No. 94-53 relating to the Emergency Medical Service Provider Program. (F:127.1) RESOLUTION NO. 94-53 ..." A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL KINOTES - OCTOBER 25, 1994 - - - 8. Approved the following Cost Recoveries for Abatement: (F:32.4) a. 31948 Mission Trail - Centennial Partners - $578.04. b. 31928 Mission Trail - Centennial Partners - $578.04. c. 16924 Sannelle - Ritchie Mullinax - $829.24. d. 31944 Mission Trail - Centennial Partners - $616.26. e. 29310 pinnell street - Carl Nelson - $1,137.52. f. 17370 McBride - Joseph & Lela Kling - $773.63. g. 31936 Mission Trail - Centennial Partners - $578.04. h. 31938 Mission Trail - Centennial Partners - $578.04. i. 17462 DeBrask - Jorge & Joanne Cuevas - $617.47. j. 31650 Riverside Drive - Richard Wesselink - $612.26. k. 31918 Mission Trail - DFG Partners, Ltd. - $578.04. 1. 351 Railroad Canyon, #A - Railroad Canyon Inv. 87 - $578.04. m. 351 Railroad Canyon, #E - Railroad Canyon Inv. 87 - $578.04. n. 240 East Heald - Jim Brundage - 1,927.92. o. 315 North Riley - Don & Robin McKendall - $1,528.51. p. 17380 Shrier - Daniel & Michelle Formanek - $927.92. q. 3660/3640 Nashland - William & Sandra Dalton - $1,822.03. r. 3807 Eisenhower - Mohamed Arhara - $923.70. 9. Accepted the Lowest bid for Demolition & Asbestos Removal and directed staff to proceed with the complete structure Abatement on 305 West Sumner Avenue. (F:32.4) ITEKS PULLED FROK CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Update of citv Speed Limits - Resolution No. 94-51. (F: 152 .1) Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, noted an incident last week in which a high school student was hit by a car. She expressed concern with the speeding vehicles on Grand Avenue and stressed concerns for children walking to school. Mayor Washburn indicated that he would ask that the Police Department address that area. Councilman Pape questioned the calculation of speed limits. Public Services Director Tecca clarified the averages and the ability to set the speed limit five miles per hour lower under certain circumstances. KOVED BY BENDER, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIKOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 94-51. RESOLUTION NO. 94-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIKIT FOR CERTAIN STREET. BUSINESS ITEKS 31. Reauest for Waiver of Fees Presentation. (F:151.1) City Manager Molendyk explained this request for use of the Cultural Center on November 6, 1994, for a slide presentation concerning Restoration of World War II Fighter planes. Aviation Restoration PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1994 stan Jones, applicant, resident of Lake Elsinore, explained the presentation and the presence of members of the restoration team. He noted that they would like to use the Cultural center for this presentation, however the possibility also exists for using the March Air Force Base Museum facility. Mayor Pro Tem Bender inquired whether Mr. Jones would have -' insurance available for this event. Mr. Jones advised that the representatives will arrive on the 5th and since it is a pUblic event, they will need a certificate of insurance. He further advised that he has spoken with a church who is willing to offer their insurance to the event, however he was not certain it would meet the City requirement. Mr. Bender further questioned the advance notice needed to advise the public of the event, and stressed the importance of deciding quickly. Councilwoman Brinley inquired whether it would be legal for the church to supply the insurance for this group. Mayor Washburn inquired when the decision would be made between the March Museum and the Cultural center as the location. Mr. Jones indicated that he would know tomorrow. Mayor Washburn indicated that this is the type of event he anticipated for the Cultural Center and he would support the event. He questioned the turn-out for this type of event. Mr. Jones indicated that they would anticipate about 150 people and the event would be scheduled from 2: 30 to 4: 30 p. m. Mayor Washburn inquired whether co-sponsorship would relieve the insurance requirements and only leave the cleaning deposit costs. staff confirmed that would be the case. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BENDER TO CO-SPONSOR THIS EVENT TO __ ASSIST WITH INSURANCE COVERAGE. Mayor Pro Tem Bender supported this action. Councilman Pape questioned the possibility of the group flying in to the local airport at some time in the future. Mr. Jones indicated that he would hope for this, and noted some of the problems encountered in this restoration. Mayor Washburn commented on attending National Geographic Lectures as a child and suggested that this would be a similar event for the Community. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOOS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:26 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:29 P.M. POBLIC COKKENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Harv Dykstra, Empire Doors & Hardware, requested time in excess of three minutes to respond to comments from the last regular meeting. The City Council granted Mr. Dykstra the requested five minutes. Mr. Dykstra detailed his discussions with Mr. O'Byrne of Camelot Properties and his efforts to bid on the theater project. He expressed concern with who was managing this project, i.e. Camelot or Kirkorian, and concern that work was being done by unlicensed contractors. He noted recent contact from the foreman on the ....." PAGE FXVE - CXTY COUNCXL KXNUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1994 - theater project requesting assistance with framemakers on the job. He noted that ERM is a professional firm working on the site, however indicated that they had been coerced to provide the concrete at cost. He provided a copy of related documentation to Councilman Pape for his review. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, expressed her friendship with Mr. Dykstra and criticized Mr. o'Byrne for his comments at the last meeting. She noted that other theater chains were interested in providing theaters including Edwards and the Rancon development. She further criticized the financial assistance provided to Mr. O'Byrne for the construction of the theaters. - Mariana Mohylyn, 305 W. Sumner, questioned whether this was the discussion of item #9 of the agenda. Mayor Washburn indicated that action had already been taken on item #9 as part of the Consent Calendar. Ms. Mohylyn questioned the Council discussion of this matter and what the outcome was. Mayor Washburn detailed the action approved on item #9. Ms. Mohylyn indicated that she was still trying to arrive at a final agreement with Gabric Construction on this matter and requested another extension to finalize an agreement. She noted the documents being requested for the project to occur and expressed concern that she does not have the opportunity to seek another contractor. Mayor Washburn indicated that if there is a contract, then staff will allow her to proceed with the renovation. He noted that Council recei ved information that as of yesterday there was no agreement, but if that has changed staff will address it. Ms. Mohylyn indicated that she is suffering at the hand of staff and criticized Ms. Gordon and Mr. Russell for their actions. Mayor Washburn stressed that the time is up on this matter. Ms. Mohylyn demanded a permit without the requirement that the lien be paid off. Mayor Washburn indicated that if an agreement has been reached then the contractor may proceed through the process, however plenty of time has been given with no concrete action. He further indicated that staff has tried to accommodate her on many occasions. Ms. Mohylyn requested one more month extension. Mayor Washburn indicated that such a request would need to be put in writing and presented to the City Clerk. CXTY MANAGER COMMENTS None. CXTY COUNCXL COMMENTS Councilwoman/Boardmember Brinley commented on the following: 1) Wished the Community a safe and happy Halloween. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Bender commented on the following: - 1) The recent comments by Mr. Dykstra and Mr. Of Byrne, ~~d expressed concern that the Council meeting was b~ing USed as a forum to air personal and business concerns. He stressed that items are brought before the Council to resolve issues and this type of d1scussion is not appropriate to the meeting. He furth~r stressed that these are not matters for a public agendc:.. He noted that the Council is not in a position to ct......,h,./mt on these matters at the table. PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1994' 2) Noted the Save the Lake Bass Tournament and publicity being received as far away as Ventura. He reminded the Community that the Tournament will be held on November 12th. 3) Noted the H.O.P.E. event scheduled for November 5th and encouraged the public to support this event. Reminded the Community of the City Halloween Carnival at the Lake Community Center on Halloween night, as well as the downtown businesses distributing candy for the kids. Councilman/Chairman Pape commented on the following: 4) - 1) Provided an update on City efforts to improve the Lake water quality. He noted a five acre experimental aeration proj ect which will start soon. He noted that he spoke with a company that has equipment for skimming algae from the Lake and noted the difficulty in dealing with the type of algae present. He stressed that efforts are continuing to find solutions. 2) Noted that he attended a seminar on the Federal Crime Bill and money is available, but noted that strings are attached to much of the money and they require matching funds from the City. Mayor/Boardmember Washburn commented on the following: 1) Noted that he also attended the seminar on the Crime Bill. He explained that there are a number of ways to receive grant funds and suggested that possibly the F.B.I. statistics that are not completely accurate, may assist the City in obtaining these funds. - 2) Responded to comments regarding the Edwards Theaters and indicated that they were provided ample opportunities to proceed with a project, however they did not act on them. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNKENT MOVED BY PAPE, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:59 P.M. frI!iki- . WASHBURN, KAYOR F LAKE ELSINORE ....