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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-1993 City Council MinutesMINIITES REGIILAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LARE ELSINORE 31315 CHANEY STREET LARE ELSINORE~ CALIFORNIA TIIESDAY~ JANUARY 12~ 1993 *****at***sr****r:+e**********s****srrs*stt*****a***r***t,-,re~t• CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Cherveny. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Development Manager Shear, City Planner Christen, Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Tecca, Special Projects Coordinator Basham, Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh, Special Projects Coordinator Wood, City Treasurer Pape and City Clerk Kasad. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS A. Proclamation - Project H.O.P.E.(F:122.1) Mayor Washburn read this Proclamation and presented it to Pastor Butensohn on behalf of A.O.P.E., INC. Pastor Butensohn thanked the Mayor and City Council for this recognition and detailed the efforts of the program and the assistance provided to date. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Request was received to address Item #35. Mayor Washburn advised that this item would be considered during the Redevelopment Agency Meeting and requested that the comments be heard at that time. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No. 4. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/E.V.M.W.D. Board Joint Work Session - December 15, 1992. (F:44.4) PAGE TWO - CITY COIINCIL MINIITES - JANIIARY 12~ 1993 b. Regular City Council Meeting - December 22, 1992. c. City Council Work Session - January 5, 1993. 2. Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report for December, 1992. (F:32.2) 3. Received and ordered filed the Code Enforcement Activity Report for December, 1992. (F:54.1) 5. Ratified Warrant List for December 30, 1992. (F:12.3) datd. Approved public hearing of January 26, 1993, for the following: a. Annexation 52 Revised - Homestead (Hunsaker)Dyer-Wynn. (F:20.2) ITEMS PIILLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Structure Abatement Activity Report - December. 1992. (F:32.4) Councilman Alongi addressed two properties on this list and questioned the notification to property owners for 501 N. Main Street and the delays in the abatement process on 30181 Riverside Drive. Community Development Manager Shear indicated that notification had been properly completed and the delays on this particular property were due to design work underway on water and sewer line plans. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez questioned the inclusion of the Ambassador Hotel building in the abatement proqram, indicating that this is a historical building in the Community. He requested that it be removed from the abatement process. Councilman Alongi indicated that the Ambassador Hotel was not under abatement as they had pulled permits to rehabilitate the building. Mayor Washburn inquired whether these permits were current. Community Development Manager Shear advised that there were rehabilitation permits pulled for this property, however the permits have expired and the building has been boarded up. Mayor Washburn questioned the City's declaration of this building as a historical landmark and suggested that it would be a loss to the Community if it is demolished. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY CHERVENY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND ORDER FILED THE STRUCTURE ABATEMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER~ 1992. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 21. City Planner Christen explained this item and the requirements for this Plan and a Transportation Management ordinance which ; has already been adopted by this Council. He highlighted the i II six point program established by this plan. He advised that Jim Birkhead from WRCOG was present to address any questions about the Plan. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. asking PAGE TffitEE - CITY COIINCIL MINOTES - JANIIARY 12~ 1993 those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 93-1. RESOLUTION NO. 93-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE TO FARTICIPATE IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS INTEGRATED AIR QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM. BUSINESS ITEMS 31. SB 2557 Bookinq Fees Neaotiations - Sheriff's Contract. (F:127.2) Administrative Services Director Boone detailed the impact of SB 2557 and explained the litiqation and negotiations which have occurred in recent weeks. He explained that the negotiations are now complete with findings that the booking fees are due beginning January 1, 1993, and will not be retroactive. He further explained that a contract amendment with the Sheriff's Department is necessary and a one-time PERS credit will be accepted. He advised that the total one-time savings from this item will be approximately $447,000. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT ENCOMPASSING THE LANGUAGE AS IT RELATES TO BOOKING FEES. 32. . (F:108.1 City Manager Molendyk summarized this item which relates to previous consideration and discussion with the local United Way Program representatives. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY ALONGI TO APPROVE THE UNITED WAY AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Cherveny inquired how many agencies are currently using the Human Services Center. Manager of Special Projects watenpaugh indicated that there are currently ten agencies utilizing the center with the two that have left continuing to provide referrals. Councilwoman Cherveny questioned the budget for these funds. Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh indicated that this $12,000 is the money not provided through this year's C.D.B.G. funding. He further indicated that other sources are being investigated for the next fiscal year to handle any additional shortfalls. THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 33. Recovery ot ExAenaltures - Lanastaff Street. (F:32.4) City Manager Molendyk explained this item and detailed the costs proposed to be recovered. PAGE FOIIR - CZTY COtTNCIL MIN[TTES - JANIIAAY 12~ 1993 MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONFIRM THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO PLACE A SPECIAL TAX ASSESSMENT AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTIES TO RECOVER ALL RELATED COSTS AND INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON. 34. Neighborhood Watch Proqram Signac~e. (F:127.2) City Manager Molendyk highlighted this report and explained that the question regarding funds for signs had arisen and this item was an attempt to obtain Council policy direction. Councilman Alonqi proposed that Council contribute a maximum of $300 for each Neighborhood Watch area to assist with start- up signage costs. He explained other associated costs such as stickers, information packets, hats, and other visibility items to promote the programs. Councilman Winkler requested clarification of this contribution. Councilman Alongi clarified that the City would contribute $300 to each area with the balance of the costs borne by the residents. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that he had no problem with assisting with the signs, but questioned the cost of signs. City Manager Molendyk advised that the costs averages about $200 per area; and clarified the varying size of the Watch areas and the costs borne by the residents. He further indicated that these signs are usually installed by City staff. Mayor Washburn indicated that he has received similar requests and commented on the traditional approach to these signs and the resultinq level of involvement. He concurred that the City should assist in the cost of start-up to new Neighborhood Watch areas. Councilwoman Cherveny indicated that she would want the assurance that the signs would say City of Lake Elsinore. Mayor Washburn suggested that the language be worked out with Staff. Councilman Alongi suggested that the City should take the lead in the design and have the signs made up with the appropriate verbiage. Mayor Washburn suggested that Deputy Rubio and Captain Daniel be included in the discussions regarding the design. Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez commented that this program is more than a matter of $300; he stressed the different needs in different areas and questioned the expenditure of funds. City Manager Molendyk clarified that Deputy Rubio is working with the neighborhoods and has recently requested six signs through Public Works and she is monitoring the situation. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE UP TO $300 PER NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH UNIT FOR PLACEMENT OF SIGNS AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO WORK WITH PUBLIC WORKS AND THE SHERIFF~S DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE VERBIAGE FOR THE SIGNS. 35. PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINIITES - JANIIARY 12~ 1993 . (F:68.1)(X:134.7) City Manager Molendyk requested that this item be discussed as part of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONSIDER THIS ITEM AS PART OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. 36. Second Readina - Ordinance No. 949 - Relatinq to Zone Chanae 92-5 - William and Rosalvne Hall. (F:172.2) MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY CHERVENY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 949: NO. 949 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING 87 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF CENTRAL AVENUE (STATE HIGHWAY 74) AND INTERSTATE 15 FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FREEWAY BUSINESS, AND BUSINESS PARK (RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATION) TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (ZONE CHANGE 92-5: WILLIAM AND ROSALYNE HALL). UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WASHBURN NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AC,ENDIZED ITEMS Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, requested the Mayor Washburn resiqn to save the cost of the Special Recall Election. Joy Porthunder, 115 S. Spring Street, commented that if the Recall effort had not been started there would be no cost for the election. Sue Bowen, 167 N. Torn Ranch Road, commented on the last City Council Meeting and Councilman Alongi's response to her comments. She further commented on what she believed to be inaccuracies stated during that meeting with regard to Massachusetts Street hook-ups and the "risk" of buying a home on a septic system, indicating that if the system works properly it is not a risk and if it does not there is a responsibility on the part of the developer. She stressed that this system was inspected by both City and County inspectors and found to be acceptable. She commented on her beliefs during the last election and addressed Mr. Alongi's campaign material encouraging the public to check the facts and know who they are voting for or against. Donna Seiler, 175 N. Torn Ranch Road, thanked the City Council for its support of the Amber Ridge Sewer System assistance and stressed the needs of the residents indicating that she is ready to be. hooked-up. PAGE SI% - CITY COIINCIL MINIITES - JANUARY 12~ 1993 Peter Dawson, i8o10 Grand Avene, commented on the recent Lake Study Committee meeting and addressed the letter of intent with regard to lake front property owners rights. He thanked the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the residents for their support in this first step toward the final agreement and looked forward to meeting to finalize the agreement. Bob Houts, resident of Rose Avenue, thanked the City Council for the letter of support and commented on the efforts of the last nine months. He also thanked the Council for their continuing efforts to cooperate and reach a resolution. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk reminded the City Council and the Community of the upcoming workshop on January 19th at 3:00 p.m. at the Lalce Community Center regardinq Rent Control. City Manager Molendyk commented on the pro-active approach by City staff to the recent and upcoming rains, and detailed the additional staff hours and sandbags provided. He provided the phone number being used for residents needing sandbags or assistance. CITY COIINCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez commented on the following: 1) Flooding problems in the "Hammerhead" annexation area at Lakeshore/Machado, requesting a report from Public Services Director Tecca. Public Services Director Tecca advised that he had been in contact with the Riverside County Flood Control District, and the funding provided by Proposition F for Storm Drainage in this area had been shifted to the Outlet Channel and this drainage had project had been shelved. He explained the potential for other funding sources to assist and the difficulties which might occur in obtaining them. He further explained that Ken Edwards of the Flood Control District had been seeking additional funds for this project and indicated that it remains a priority for the District. 2) Recall of Mayor Washburn, indicating that he is against recall and in support of Mayor Washburn. He detailed his acquaintance with the Mayor over a long period of time and stressed his involvement in the Community and his service to the Community. He declared his support of the Mayor and cautioned the community against recall which are motivated by personal rather than political conflicts. He questioned the potential replacement in the event the recall is successful. Councilman Winkler commented on the following: 1) Recent rain storms and the problems at Lakeshore/Machado. He stressed the areas of improvement such as LeGaye Street and indicated that he sees significant improvements over the last few years. 2) The Lake Advisory Committee Meeting stating he was glad to hear it was felt to be positive. He requested that E.V.M.W.D.• be officially invited to all of these meeting in the future. PAGE SEVEN - CITY COIINCZL MINLTTES - JANIIARY 12~ 1993 He stressed the progress in communications between E.V.M.W.D. and the City and stressed the need to insure that this communication continues. 3) Letter to the Editor indicating concern that the City has made no effort to annex the Lakeland Village area. He highlighted prior discussions and the opposition to being annexed on the part of some of the residents. He stressed the need for the residents to agree to this type of action prior to the City proceeding. 4) Recall of Mayor Washburn, relating back to negotiations with the Water District and the role of leadership exhibited by the Mayor in those meetings. He further commented that-in spite oP their differences on some matters, he is in full support of the Mayor. Councilwoman Cherveny commented on the following: 1) Sierra Circuit Rodeo Finals and extended her thanks to Western Classic Productions for their efforts. He commended them for their excellent work in organizing the event. 2) Planning Commission Vacancy, reminding the Community that the deadline for applications is Friday, January 15, 1993, encouraging residents to become involved. 3) Rent Control Workshop to be held on January 19th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Lake Community Center. Councilman Alongi commented on the following: 1) Sierra Circuit Rodeo and the jacket presented to him. He further commented on the praise he heard from the participating Cowboys. He indicated that he would weather the same problems in organizing the event based on the success. 2) Amber Ridge Sewer System, addressing Mrs. Bowen and apologizing that he did not mean to express anger at her, but at the situation. He stressed the period of time over which the problems have existed with no resolution and his concern that the funds are coming from residents who do not live in this tract or suffer these problems. He clarified his comments which were questioned by Mrs. Bowen and reiterated that he feels these funds should come from a source other than the Redevelopment Agency. He further addressed the comments he received from Mr. Bowen following the last Council meeting. 3) Recent rumors, advising that he would not comment with regard to support or opposition to the recall of Mayor Washburn; only proceed to work the same way no matter what the results. He also indicated that all of his property ownerships have been properly disclosed and he is in compliance. He further indicated that he is not a partner to Mr. Sam Jiron, but he does believe in the project he has proposed. Mayor Washburn commented on the following: 1) Lake Edge Specific Plan which has been released for public review, highlighting the content of the document and. explaining the public review process. PAGE EIGHT - CITY COIINCIL MINIITES - JANIIARY 12~ 1993 2) Outlet Channel, indicating that the Riverside County Flood Control District has begun acquiring the necessary properties for the project. Construction is not anticipated to begin in June of 1993. 3) Business Watch Program, announcing the first meeting to be held on Thursday, January 14th at l0 a.m. at Elsinore West Marina. He indicated that this meeting will target businesses in the Four Corners/Riverside Drive area. 4) Sierra Circuit Rodeo, commenting that it went well in spite of the rain. Ae thanked the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Lake Elsinore and Western Classic Productions for working together to make this event occur. He hoped for improved communication to continue in the future between these organizations. 5) Redevelopment Agency Pass-through Agreements with E.V.M.W.D., explaining the responsibility of .the Water District in utilizing these funds. He suggested that the District take a hard look at the Amber Ridge Project for use of these funds. 6) Code Enforcement Program, advising staff of an abandoned Volkswagen shell on Collier Road. TAE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:15 P.M. THE CITY'COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8:25 P.M. A Videotape of the recent rains and storm water cresting Canyon Lake Dam was shown presenting statistics of water flow and rainfall. TAE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:27 P.M. TAE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:28 P.M. CLOSED SESSION THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION W2TH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION RELATING TO THE LAKE AT 9:29 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:50 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. MOVED BY WASHBiTRN, SECONDED BY VOTE TO ADJOT3RN THE REGULAR CITY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS MEETING AT 9:50 P.M. WASHBUR~, MAYOR LAKE ELSINORE A EST: • ~,~~7~7 VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE