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REGOLAR CITY COONCIL MEETING
CITY OF LARE ELSINORE
31315 CHANEY STREET
LARE ELSINORE~ CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY~ APRIL 13~ 1993
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Washburn at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Washburn.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper,
Administrative Services Director Boone, Acting City Planner Leslie,
Community Services Director Sapp, Public Services Director Teoca,
Manager of Special Projects Watenpaugh, City Treasurer Pape and
City Clerk Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
Mayor Washburn commented on the Easter Eqg Hunt held on Sunday,
April li, 1993. Community Services Director Sapp commented on the
4th annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the City and showed slides
of the event. He indicated that approximately 600 children had
participated. He noted that Toys Unlimited had provided a Clown
for the event and contributions were received from K-Mart and Vons
as well. Mayor Washburn further commented on the success of the
event. (F:62.1)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
None Requested.
CON3ENT CALENDAR
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration:
Item Nos. 6, 8 and 9.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT
CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Adjourned City Council Meeting - March il, 1993.(F:44.4)
b. City Counbil Work Session - March 16, 1993.(F:44.4)
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c. Reqular City Council Meeting - March 23, 1993.(F:44.4)
d. Special Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Meeting - March 30, 1993.(F:44.4)
e. Joint Work Session - April 1, 1993.(F:44.4)
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
f. Planning Commission Minutes - March 17, 1993.(F:60.3)
2. Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report for
March, 1993. (F:32.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Code Enforcement Activity
Report for March, 1993.(F:54.1)
4. Ratified Warrant List for March 31, 1993.(F:12.3)
5. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted on behalf of Juddy Miller (CL #93-6).(F:52.2)
7. Approved Final Parcel Map 27291 for Long Beach Equities, and
authorized signature and recordation, as well as acceptance of
dedications. (F:110.2)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution No. 93-16 - Confirmina the Results of the March
30. 1993. Soecial Municipal Recall Election. (F:72.2)
City Clerk Kasad reported the final vote counts in support and
opposition to the Recall of Mayor Washburn, indicating that
the final vote difference was 312 votes.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
93-16.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECITING TAE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL RECALL
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ON TUESDAY, MARCH
30, 1993, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTAER MATTERS
AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONG2~ DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER~ WASHBURN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
8.
.(F:132.1)
Councilman Alongi commented that this item encompasses two
types of deeds; one type being land and the other being water
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rights. He requested that this item be split on that basis
for voting.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3
TO 1 WITH ALONGI CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE AND CHERVENY ABSENT TO
ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DEEDS AS PRESENTED:
Easements•
Cul-de-sac at end of Avenue Ten -.037 acre for street right
of way and 5' utility easement.
Lots 37 & 38 of Unit li Country Club Heights - 10' slope
easement.
Lot 546 Country Club Heights - Unit A- 10' slope easement.
4uitclaim Deeds for Water Rights:
Lot 37 & 38 of Unit il Country Club Heights.
Lot 125 of Unit B of Country Club Heights.
32925 Kevin Place.
9. Accebtance of Planning Commissioner Resianation - Tonv
Gilenson. (F:60.2)
Councilman Alonqi commented on this resignation and noted that
much occurred in connection with the recent Recall Election.
He requested that the Council postpone making this resignation
effective for at least ten days, noting that he hates to see
the loss of an experienced Planning Commissioner.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that he did not agree and
requested that the City Clerk read Mr. Gilenson's resignation
letter. The City Clerk read the following letter:
March 31, 1993
CITY COUNCIL
130 5. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
RE: RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
I hereby submit my resignation as Planning Commissioner
with the City of Lake Elsinore, to be effective as of the
date of this letter.
I can no longer serve the residents of this City through
a City Council that does not act in the best interests of
the city residents and a Council who continually turns a
deaf ear on the wishes of the public who elected them to
office.
The only hope this city had, the recall, failed and
unfortunately for the residents, all I can say is that
the residents deserve all that this Mayor and his posse
will now screw them for and out of.
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To Mayor Washburn and RDA Chairman Winkler I say
congratulations, the residents bought all your bullshit
and now the both of you own a city, (at least until next
year's election).
I hope that between now and next year's elections the
residents of Lake Elsinore wake-up and see through all
your lies and bull and vote for new blood on the City
Council. Someone who is not a contractor or land
developer, real estate salesman or large land/property
owner, and someone who does not have self serving, self
interests as their primary concern. I wish this Kangaroo
Court called the Lake Elsinore City Council all the worst
and await next year's elections.
H. TONY GILENSON
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3
TO 0 WITH CHERVENY ABSENT AND ALONGI ABSTAINING TO ACCEPT THE
RESIGNATION OF H. TONY GILENSON.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. Zone Code Amendment (ZCAI 92-3.(F:172.2)
A Request to Amend Section 17.11 of the Municipal Code by
Rescindinq Ordinance No. 936 Establishing the "Central
Business District" Overlay and Replacing it with Ordinance No.
952 establishing the "Historic Downtown Elsinore'~ Overlay
District and the "Historic Elsinore'~ Design Standards).
City Manager Molendyk highlighted this item.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. asking
those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
Councilman Alongi commented on this item and indicated that he
did not feel this area should go as far as Chaney Street,
Conklin or Rupard. He indicated that he would like to see it
contained in the area noted in the Downtown Standards
recently approved. He further indicated that he does not
want to burden residents and property owners in the entire
area proposed with conforming to the guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that much time and money has
been invested in this planning and the intent of this item is
to encompass the original City limits, which went to Chaney
Street. He indicated that there are historical structures in
the area as noted such as the old High School, the
Presbyterian Church and the Catholic Church.
Councilman Alongi reiterated the boundaries he had suggested
indicating that the area does take in the Presbyterian Church
and the Catholic Church. He emphasized the extensive design
work that would be required if this is approved in the entire
area. He expressed concern with carrying this plan into areas
that have changed and are no longer historical in nature.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez reemphasized the intent to include the
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entire original City limits.
Councilman Alongi indicated that he would concur with takinq
the boundary out to Kellogg.
Mayor Washburn expressed concern that reducing the area
contemplated by this item would create a"no man~s land". He
noted that there are still a number of historical buildings
within the area proposed.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER TO APPROVE ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT 92-3 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 952 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS.
ORDINANCE NO. 952
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 936 OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.11 OF ESTABLISHING THE
"HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ELSINORE" OVERLAY DISTRICT.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN
NOES:
ALONGI
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Findinas
1. As determined by Mitigated Negative Declaration 92-7,
this proposal will not create any significant impacts on
the environment or any potential impacts will be
mitigated.
2. This proposal will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, comfort or welfare of persons residing or working
within the City.
3. As proposed this project is consistent with the Goals,
Policies and Objectives of the General Plan.
BOSINE38 ITEMS
31. Public Meetina - Railroad Canvon Road - Assessment District
No. 93-1.(F:22.3)
City Attorney Harper explained that pursuant to a recent
Statute amendment, any item askinq to assess the public,
requires in addition to a Public Hearing, a"public meeting"
to receive input from affected property owners. He further
explained that the statute is not clear as to the requirements
for this meeting other than opening a"public meeting" for
input from property owners and offering to answer questions
regarding the proposed district.
Mayor Washburn opened the "public meeting" at 7:20 p.m. asking
for comments or questions from property owners.
City Attorney Harper clarified that in this case there is only
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one affected property owner being Pardee Construction and they
had indicated they would not be present.
No comments or questions were received.
Mayor Washburn closed the "public meeting" on this item at
7:21 p.m.
32. Contract to Remove Abandoned Vehicles on Private Propert,_y..
(F:32.4)
City Manager Molendyk explained this item noting that it was
an effort to make the process faster. He detailed the
proposal from LEAR Auto Body & Towing.
Councilman Alongi questioned the time limit for removal and
requested verbiage to address notification and time limits.
He further questioned the meaning of "cars running or not" and
whether it would include vehicle shells at no cost. Ae also
questioned Boats with Trailers and whether it would include
boats without trailers or trailers without boats. He inquired
about vehicles under 1 ton and requested clarification of
terms to prevent additional charges. He also inquired about
insurance and suggested that it should be in the amount of $1
million. He noted that he saw nothing in the agreement to
indicated the City would be '~held harmless". City Attorney
Harper noted that the hold harmless clause was in Section il
of the agreement.
Mayor Washburn inquired who had prepared the contract. City
Attorney Harper indicated that it was combination of other
existing contracts.
City Manager Molendyk noted that the intent is that the
company would work with the City. He questioned the presence
of a representative of LEAR, but indicated he didn't see a
problem with clarifying the intent.
City Attorney Harper indicated that with regard to insurance
more is always better, but generally the figure used has been
$1 million.
Councilman Winkler questioned the reason for the $500,000
insurance amount in this agreement. City Manager Molendyk
indicated that this might be a standard amount for towing
companies.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez suggested that the hold harmless
clause should address any excesses. City Attorney Harper
commented that even in the worst case the likelihood of
recovery in excess of the $500,000 amount was limited.
Councilman Winkler commented that with regard to timeliness of
service, the contract does have a termination clause.
Councilman Alongi commented that the intent of going into
contracts is not to terminate them. He suggested that with a
set time limit it is not necessary for the City to keep track,
or build a case for termination.
City Manager Molendyk indicated that he would concur that a
time limit would be helpful, whether it is 24 hours or 48
hours.
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Councilman Alongi noted another proposal submitted and
specific language regarding vehicle shells, stressing that he
is looking to avoid additional costs.
Mayor Washburn clarified the difference between vehicles on
private property and abandoned vehicles, and noted that he
feels staff understands the concerns.
City Attorney Harper indicated that he would read the proposal
to indicated that shells which could be hooked up and towed
would be at no charge, but anything requiring special
equipment would carry an additional charge. Councilman Alongi
indicated that would be fine, however that verbiage is not in
the agreement.
MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
WITH VERBIAGE TO ADDRESS VEHICLE SHELL PICK-IIP, TO CLARIFY
BOAT/TRAILER PICK-UP (WITH OR WITHOUT, EITHER/OR) AND TO ADDRESS
TIME LIMITS.
Philip Fregoso, representing LEAR Auto Body and Towing
confirmed that they would pick up boats or trailers or both;
24 hour time limits would be acceptable subject to proper
documentation from the Sheriff~s Department; and the company
currently holds insurance in the amount of $1 million, as
required by Highway Patrol.
Councilman Alongi questioned the removal of shells. Mr.
Fregoso indicated there would be no charge.
Councilman Alongi further questioned towing of boats and
trailers. Mr. Fregoso indicated they would tow boats, trailers
or both.
THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 1 WITH ALONGI
CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE AND CHERVENY ABSENT.
33. Mosauito Control - Resolution No 93-17 -
District. (F:161.1)
City Manager Molendyk explained this item and its relation to
the recent rains and concerns raised at area shopping centers.
He detailed the options and~their associated costs.
Public Services Director Tecca introduced Dr. Major Dillon,
Executive Director of the Abatement District.
Dr. Major Dillon explained that this district provides
mosquito control in Corona, Norco, portions of Riverside,
etc., for an area of approximately 160 miles. Ae indicated
that several requests have been received from Lake Elsinore
residents. He noted encephalitis potential from mosquitos.
Mayor Washburn inquired what the contract would provide and
whether it would address other vectors than mosquitos. He
also inquired whether the contract could be on a call basis
rather than a full contract.
Dr. Dillon confirmed that the contract would provide a Vector
Control Officer assigned to the area to determine breeding
sources. He explained that the first effort would be to
eliminate the breeding source, second they might utilize
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mosquito eating fish and last they would use pesticides.
Mayor Washburn inquired whether materials, vehicles and time
were provided in the contract. Dr. Dillon confirmed.
City Manager Molendyk noted that while they address
mosquitos, they also address problems with rats, chipmunks,
squirrels, etc. Dr. Dillon confirmed and noted that they also
address ticks which carry Lyme's Disease.
Mayor Washburn inquired whether the district had a contract
with the County. Dr. Dillon indicated only for a portion of
the County. Mayor Washburn inquired how a situation impacting
both City and County would be addressed. Dr. Dillon indicated
that the District has authority to address vectors even if
outside their district and cover costs from the appropriate
agency.
Councilman Alongi inquired whether this consideration included
approval of the $6 per year assessment. City Manager Molendyk
clarified that the issues to consider were the one time
expense for this year, joining the District for future years
and in conjunction the $6 annual assessment, and the transfer
of funds for this year.
Councilman Alongi indicated that he would prefer that the City
pay the costs for this year, however he was opposed to
assessments of any kind.
MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR THIS YEAR.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF TAOSE PRESENT TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL
FUND RESERVES FOR THIS CONTRACT.
Mayor Washburn requested that staff work with Dr. Dillon and
keep Council informed for the upcoming year. Dr. Dillon
indicated that they would prepare a status report.
34. Award of Contract for Site Remediation at 29051 Robb Road.
(F:156.2)
City Manager Molendyk explained this item and the bid process
for this contract.
Duane Brach, President, Brach & Allard, explained the process
for soil remediation using microbial organisms. He further
explained the process for soil testing as work is completed.
He further explained the process for preventing the material
from being forced into the aquifer.
City Manaqer Molendyk questioned the assurances that the soil
is decontaminated at the end of the process.
Mr. Brach explained the soil testing and participation by the
Fiealth Department and Water Control Board. He indicated that
the health department is the lead agency and they must issue
a health certificate.
Councilman Winkler commented on the newness of the process and
the dramatic price difference. He questioned the payment
schedule.
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Mr. Brach indicated that 1/2 was payable to start and the
other 1/2 would be due after the work is signed off.
Mayor Washburn inquired what would happen to the tanks. Mr.
Brach indicated that they had already been removed.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR SITE REMEDIATION TO
BRACH & ALLARD,INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,883.00.
35. Business License - R& M Wholesale.(F:34.1)
City Manager Molendyk explained this request to sell beef
jerky from a cart on a vacant lot. He further explained that
it has been brought to Council because the applicant has met
all requirements of the Administrative Services Department.
He noted that he has heard concerns raised with regard to
whether the City would want this type of vendor.
Councilman Alongi indicated that he would have a problem
allowing portable vendors at locations such as this throughout
the Community. He stressed that he is an advocate of small
business, but he would need to draw the line on this request.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez concurred that he would not want to
see the corners cluttered with vendors.
Mayor Washburn explained to the audience that the proposed
cart is wood sided.
MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DENY THIS REQUEST FOR BUSINESS LICENSE.
36. Wavne's Weiner Wagon/Business License. (F:34.1)
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ~ SECONDED BY WINKLER TO DELETE THIS ITEM FROM
THE AGENDA BECAUSE IT CAN GO TO THE APPEAL PROCESS.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez noted that it is the right of
Councilmembers to bring items before the Council, however
there is a process in place.
Councilman Alongi indicated that as an elected official he has
the right to brinq whatever he feels necessary to the Council
for consideration. He stressed the efforts of this applicant
to obtain design approval. He further stressed that the
existing approval and Design Review Committee consideration do
not address the ability for him to utilize alternate
locations. He stressed the responsibility of Council to
assist small business.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that he would stand by his
motion, as he is concerned with the staff time spent on this
item without going through the process.
Mayor Washburn read a portion of the Design Review Committee
Minutes indicating that the intent was for continued
consideration by the Committee. He suggested that the matter
should be referred back to the committee for resolution and it
appropriate at that time the applicant could appeal to the
City Council.
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THE FOREGOING MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 1 WITH ALONGI
CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE AND CHERVENY ABSENT.
37. Award of Contract - Landscape Maintenance (F:95.1)
City Manager Molendyk detailed this item, noting that the bids
received for this project were more competitive than prior
years.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO
EXCEL LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,020.
Councilman Alongi indicated that he felt this was an
opportunity to put young people and senior citizens to work to
learn landscaping. He further indicated that even if it means
spending more money up front, it would go back in to the
Community. He also indicated that he would like to see the
City get away from contracting so much work out. He stressed
that this is a perfect opportunity to create jobs.
MOVED BY ALONGI A SUBSIDIARY MOTION TO CONSIDER SUCH A PLAN.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Mayor Pro Tem Dominguez indicated that there was a motion in
place and such a program could be referred to the Public Works
Committee.
MOVED BY ALONGI A SUBSIDIARY MOTION TO DENY APPROVAL OF THIS
CONTRACT. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
THE FOREGOING MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 TO 1 WITH ALONGI
CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE AND CHERVENY ABSENT.
38. Ordinance No. 953 - Lake Enforcement.(F:92.1)
City Manager Molendyk explained this item which would allow
the State Park Rangers to do enforcement in areas not normally
under their control between the buoys and private property.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 953:
ORDINANCE NO. 953
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 9.96.035 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING THE LAUNCHING OF BOATS FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
39. Second Readina - Ordinance No 950 - Graffiti.(F:79.1)
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MOVED BY WINKLER~ SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 950:
ORDINANCE NO. 950
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, WITH
REGARD TO THE CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN
NOE5: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
40. Second Readina - Ordinance No 951 - Zone Chanae 92-4 -
Halloran. (F:172.2)
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY WINKLER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 951:
ORDINANCE NO. 951
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE ZONING TO INCORPORATE THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION (RC) OVERLAY DISTRICT FROM SPECIFIC
PLAN AREA (SPA) TO SPA(RC). THE SITE CON52STS OF
APPROXIMATELY 423 ACRES WITHIN SECTION 15 T.5S R.5W S.B.M. IT
IS LOCATED ON TAE NORTH SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE
15 AND LAKE STREET. (ZONE CHANGE 92-4, HALLORAN AND
ASSOCIATES.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, DOMINGUE2, WINKLER~ WASHBURN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHERVENY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEM3
Dale Dennis, 242 White Oak Road, congratulated Mayor Washburn on
his victory over the recall. She further congratulated the
citizens for making a good decision. She inquired whether
Councilmembers Alongi and Cherveny were finished with their
campaign and whether the City could now get down to business.
She indicated that her interpretation of "getting down to business"
was to provide a safe aommunity with recreational opportunities and
quality housing, etc. She suggested that the Councilmembers step
aside if they do not agree with these items.
Rick Zwiefel, 101 S. Main Street, expressed his thanks to the City
Council for approval of his first two street fairs and indicated
that both had been successful, but there would be no more of them.
He detailed an incident at the second fair with an altercation,
which made it difficult for him to insure the safety of the
participants.
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Joy Porthunder, requested that Councilmembers Alongi and Cherveny
make good on comments during the recent election and resign their
positions immediately.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Molendyk indicated that pursuant to an inquiry from
Councilman Winkler, Public Services Director Tecca was prepared to
respond regarding the Robb/Grand/Lakeshore Intersection
Improvements.
Public Services Director Tecca detailed the delays on this project
and the work to yet be completed. He indicated that the road
should be open with traffic signal functioning by Friday, April
23rd. He noted that GTE work will not yet be complete by then, but
it is appropriate to open the road anyway.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Alongi commented on the following:
1. Comments on a Safe Community, noting that in his neighborhood
two houses were broken into and items taken, a delivery lady
was beaten, gas and stereo systems stolen out of vehicles,
vehicles stolen and qraffiti problems do not lend to this
being a safe cosnmunity.
2. The Recall was not a personal matter but rather a difference
in political philosophy.
3. Explained that he will not resign as a Councilman. He has
resigned from the committees, but will continue to attend all
Council Meetings.
4. Responded to letter from:
Virginia Cox, did not respond to letter regarding parking
at Briarwood Mobile Home Park because he did not want the
people to think that this was part of the Recall.
John Kelly, Brookstone Ranch does not have any knowledge
of a request to discuss this with Council regarding
Annexation, but does welcome anyone who wishes to annex
to the City.
Michelle Noble, he agreed with concerns regarding the
Cape of Good Hope tract from a letter directed to
Commissioner Brinley.
Assured the public that the Council does receive their letters
and that Council does read, respond and investigate their
correspondence.
5. Low Income Housing which he felt was damaged during the
Recall, and will take a long time to heal. He did a survey of
the City Employees, and out of the 62 classes of employees 32
are low income. What the Mayor and Councilman Winkler
proposed is that these people can clean the bathrooms, cut the
lawns, fix the vehicles, but can't live in Lake Elsinore.
When the general public thinks of Low Income Housing they
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think of slums, drug dealers, and gang violenoe. He read an
article which from the newspaper regarding Low Income Housing
and indicated by that definition lots of area residents are
Low Income and will not be able to purchase a home. It is
perceived that Low Income Residential Units only attract
undesirable persons, but the units built by Riverside County
are not obvious Low Income Housinq. Ae felt that there was a
disservice done to the public during the Recall in regard to
Low Income.
6. Announced there would be a Business Watch on April 28, at 9:00
a.m. at First Trust Bank on Main Street. This is for the
Downtown and surrounding areas.
7. He will continue to fight for the small business, for Low
Income Housing and will not change his stand for the lack of
a vote.
Councilman Dominguez commented on the following:
1. Complimented Community Services for the successful ~aster Egg
Hunt at the Park and stated that he had several comments from
the parents that they were impressed by how clean and safe the
event was.
Mayor Washburn commented on the following:
1. Commended the staff of Community Services and the volunteers
for the good job they did for the Easter Egg Hunt and
explained that there are a lot of young families in Lake
Elsinore and that the average age is 28.4 and these activities
are needed for young families.
2. Staff is working with the State of California to provide a
temporary boat launching facility for the Lake.
3. Councilman Alongi's resignation from the K-Rat committee,
indicating that he has been the alternate and will now serve
as the representative and Councilman Dominguez will serve as
the alternate.
4. Informed Virginia Cox that her concerns at Briarwood Mobile
Home Park are being addressed by the City Manager and
Community Development Manager Shear.
5. Commented on the election, and stated that it did mark a
directional change in this community in regard to politics.
The civic involvement that took place showed that the new and
old residents worked together and that the newer residents
showed that this is their home town as well. Thanked all the
citizens of the community that he talked to when he walked the
City. He explained that of the citizens he talked to the
general consensus is that they want positive action with more
jobs and more recreation.
TAE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:32 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECON~7ENED AT 8:36 P.M.
CLOSED SE38ION
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:36
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P.M. TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF TAOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN T REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
9:01 P.M.
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GARY . WASHBURN, MAYOR
CIT O LAKE ELSINORE
CITY OF LAKE EL6INORE