HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-1992 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
lAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1992
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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 Mayor Washburn.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, STARKEY
Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager
Rogers, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director
Boone, Community Services Director Watenpaugh, Public Services
Director Tecca, Community Development Manager Shear and City Clerk
Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
A. Presentation = Ca tain Bill Revnolds. (F:127.1)
Mayor Washburn introduced Captain Bill Reynolds and Captain
Wayne Daniel. He presented Captain Bill Reynolds with a City
Tile Plaque and thanked and commended him for his efforts and
service in the Community and wished him well in his new
position. Mayor Washburn then welcomed Captain Wayne Daniel
to the Lake Elsinore Station and offered the Council's support
to him in the City operation.
Captain Bi11 Reynolds thanked the Council for the opportunity
to serve the City of Lake Elsinore and commented briefly on
the apprehension of the suspect in the Serial Murder case.
Captain Wayne Daniel commended Captain Reynolds for his work
on the Serial Murder case and stressed the impact of his
supervision on the ability to apprehend this suspect.
B. Proclamation _ Lake Elsinore Rotarv Club. (F:122.1)
Mayor Washburn read the proclamation and presented it to
Rotary Club representatives Marty Cocozza, President; and Paul
Niehouse Jr., Past President.
Mr. Cocozza tfianked the Council for this opportunity and
recognition for a favorable relationship between the City and
the Rotary C1ub. Mr. Niehouse further thanked the Council for
this opportunity to work with the City to enhance the image
of the Community.
Mayor Washburn acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 224 in the audience.
The Scoutmaster advised that the boys were from Canyon Lake and
lake Elsinore and working on their Community Service Badges.
C. Presentation = Mello-Roos Financina Report. (F:126.1)
City Attorney Harper presented an overview of municipal
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financing and bonds specifically covering tax increment
financing, and Mello-Roos finding and bonds. He explained
that the City has obtained a"AAA" rating which allows bonds
to be purchased at lower interest rates and remain tax exempt
allowing the maximum benefit. He further explained that
because of this rating and the insurance it carries, there is
no financial risk to the City or its residents. The only
risk takers are the bondholders who have purchased the bonds.
Mr. Harper commented on recent newspaper articles and
clarified the inaccuracies in them. He also explained that
Mello-Roos financing is initiated by the landowners to be
impacted and they vote to participate in this program and tax
themselves. He further explained the process through which
bonds are sold and repaid by taxes imposed on the voting
landowners. He also detailed the guidelines recommended by
the California Debt Advisory Commission and the City
guidelines which are in compliance. He stressed the overall
security of the City's Bond Issuances and it programs. He
further stressed the superior qualifications of Ray Wood, the
City's Special Projects Coordinator, who works heavily on the
City's Bond Programs and the asset he is to the City.
Mr. Harper gave an example of Mello-Roos financing of
infrastructure and its impact on home buyers versus other more
traditional financing of improvements.' He also explained that
the cost of issuing the bonds is not borne by the City, but
rather by the bond issuance.
City Manager Molendyk further clarified that the costs of the
new infrastructure and improvements are being borne by the new
home buyers rather than the residents who have lived here for
many years.
PUBLIC COMMENTS = AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Washburn advised that he had received requests to address
Items 1 and 13 of this agenda and he would defer them until those
items were considered.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration:
Item Nos. 1, 13, 16 and 17.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT
CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. Minutes
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
b. Planning Commission Meeting - December 4, 1991. (F:60.3)
2, Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report
for December, 1991. (F:32.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Code Enforcement Activity
Report for December, 1991. (F:54.1)
4. Received and ordered filed the Structure Abatement Activity
Report for December, 1991. (F:32.4)
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5. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for November,:.
1991. (F:12.5)
6. Ratified Warrant Lists dated:
a. December 16, 1991. (F:12.3)
b. December 30, 1991. (F:12.3)
7. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted on behalf of Chad Anthony Gordon (CL #91-17).
(F:52.2)
8. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim '
submitted by Michael Shields (CL #91-22). (F:52.2)
9. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted by Southern California Edison Company (CL #91-23).
(F:52.2)
10. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim :
submitted by C. Christensen (CL #91-24). (F:52.2)
11. Adopted Resolution No. 92-2 Amending Resolution 90-106
relating to Stephens Kangaroo Rat and Approved Refund of
Mitigation Fee to al1 Affected Developers. Resolution No.
92-2. (F:76.2)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-2
REVISING THE POLICY FOR THE CITY'S ALLOCATION OF STEPHENS'
KANGAR00 RAT OCCUPIED HABITAT UNDER THE SHORT-TERM HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN.
12. Adopted Resolution No. 92-3 Regarding Intent to Vacate a
Portion of Avenue Eleven - Abandonment 92-1. (F:10.1)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-3
DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE A STREET EASEMENT AND SETTING.A .:
PUBLIC HEARING THEREON (PORTION OF AVENUE ELEVEN).
14. Authorized Acceptance of Grant Deed and Expenditure of
$5,090.25 and execution of Escrow Instructions for
Purchase of Drainage Channel Right-of-Way - Foley Property.
(F:48.1) ~
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15. Awarded Contract for Storm Drain Line 6-1, Phase 2 in the
West End Community Facilities District 88-3 to Bondamin
McCain in the amount of $944,775.00. (F:22.3)
18. Approve Public Hearing Date of February 11, 1992 for the
following:
a. Cost Recovery - Nuisance Abatement - Vacant Lot on
Collier Avenue AP #377-080-022. (F:32.4)
b. Cost Recovery - Nuisance Abatement - Vacant Lot in
the 500 block of North Ellis Street: (F:32.4)
c. Cost Recovery - Nuisance Abatement - 110 N. Lowell
Street. (F:32.4)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ~
1. Minutes
a. Adjourned City Council Meeting - December 19, 1991. `
(F:44.4)
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Mayor Washburn invited Mr. Dick Knapp to address this item.
Mr. Knapp clarified that he wanted to address item 1 on the
Redevelopment Agency Agenda.
,~1NOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
UOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED.
13. Inclusion of MFI Recoverv Center at Human Services
Center. (F:64.4)
Mayor Washburn invited Susan Rose to address this item.
Susan Rose explained .the purpose of the MFI Recovery Center
and thanked the Community for its support of the United Way
who funds this type of program and makes is successful. She
also thanked Community Services Director Watenpaugh and the
Sheriff's Department for their assistance.
~~OVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
`:VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE MFI'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SERVICES
:.'flT'THE HUMAN SERVICES CENTER.
>16. Notice of Comoletion = Peck Street Parkina Lot. (f:112.2)
City Manager Molendyk advised that questions have arisen from
Council with regard to the 14 change orders on this project
and requested a continuance of this item for a break-down on
' those changes.
'MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM.
:17. Final Aoproval of Tract MaQ 17413-2. (F:160.2)
City Manager Molendyk advised that this item was pl.aced on the
`: Agenda with the understanding that the applicant would have
posted bonds prior to consideration of the item. The
deadlines were not met and thus he requested that this item be
pulled from the agenda.
MO.VED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
'~OTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM.
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,PUB~LIC HEARINGS
'~1.;:Recoverv of Expenditures = Structure Abatement at 311
W_. Potterv Street. (F:32.4) - -
City Manager Molendyk explained this item and the procedure
for recovering costs.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. asking
interested persons to speak. Hearing no one, the public
°'hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Washburn further clarified the costs and the procedure
for repayment.
:.MaUED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
110TE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONFIRM THE $10,081.00 COST OF THE
°{kBATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO
>PCACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER
ALL RELATED COSTS AND INTEREST ACCRUED TNEREON.
32: Recoverv of Exoenditures = Structure Abatement at 268-
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276 N. Ellis Street. (F: 32.4)
City Manager Molendyk detailed this item. ,
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. ••°
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. asking~„v'.
those person interested in this item to speak. The following:~...
person spoke: .
Mr. Norman Manz, applicant, 2745 Sandpiper, Costa Mesa,
requested clarification of the costs proposed for recovery:
Mayor Washburn directed Mr. Manz to obtain the list from
Community Development Manager Shear. °
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. ''
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS "~~
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONFIRM THE $31,098.50 COST OF THE
ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR T0 .`
PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER~~:
ALL RELATED COSTS AND INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON.
33. Bridqe and Ma.ior Thorouphfare Fee Pro ram = Ordinance
No. 929 & Resolution No. 92-4. (F:156.1)
City Manager Molendyk reported that this program has been
formulated, however, the Council has requested further
information following requests from the development community ,;,'
that this item be continued.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS '`
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS.
APPEALS
34. A eal for Condemnation Action for 516 North Main
Street. (F:21.1)
City Manager Molendyk advised that the owner of this property;5<':`
has requested a continuance. '.;;>•
Councilman Dominguez advised that he would support this -
continuance, but no further continuances.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS.:~~'
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO FEBRUARY 11, 1992.-!:
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
(Please read and complete Speaker's form at podium)
Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan, complimented the City for work completed ~~
in the Country Club Heights Area and suggested that residents whp ~;.
have not seen the paving visit the area. He then commented on the:.~
cost and the break-down of the cost per lineal foot. He expressed.
concern with the cost of the paving versus the in-lieu fees
charged for development in the Country Club Heights area.
Mayor Washburn suggested that the in-lieu fee be revie,wed. MP.
Knapp further commented that no permits have been pulled for that.<::
area since the $70 in-lieu fee was imposed. City Manager Molendyk"'..
clarified that fees are not arbitrarily raised, but increases are.':.
based on current market information available. He stressed the
need to operate the City like a private business to provide the
best for its residents. He also clarified that the paving done in::"~-.
the heights area is a temporary measure and does not carry the
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,'.7~ife expectancy of the permanent roads for which irr-lieu fees
would be calculated on. Mayor Washburn requested that staff
:return with a report. (F:156.1)
~~CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
•None.
~ fITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
,~~Gouncilman Dominguez reported on the formal trade-off between Lake
~.Elsinore Transit System and Riverside Transit Agency. He stressed
~tfie.professional services.he feels the City wi11 receive from RTA
•;`and the new route they have added to service the Outlet Center.
~ Eommunity Services Director Watenpaugh detailed the new routes and
'`provided the following phone number for further information
T•~800-800-7821.
`~Mayor Washburn further commented on RTA and explained that the
-EETS employees were transferred to RTA.
Mayor Washburn showed a Christmas Card received by the Council
"tfianking the City for its efforts in getting rid of Miller's Bar.
He emphasized the City's efforts to reduce problems and thanked
.tliose residents for their recognition of those efforts.
Mayor Washburn advised that Town Hall Meetings are being planned
:,1^2lating to future Police Service levels and funding. He
~~tentatively announced one for January 23rd at Elsinore Elementary
,, and January 30th at Machado Elementary. He requested that the
Community become involved in this process and provide input on a
~.eighborhood basis where possible. (Note: After this meeting
it was determined that the January 30th meeting would be held at
~Terra Cotta Jr. High School).
'~'fHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:19 P.M.
~'.HE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:25 P.M.
~.CL'OSED SESSION
THE,CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:25
;P:M. TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER.
THE. CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:40 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
AUJOURNMENT
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE EGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
~:7. 8:41 P.M.
~GU~J~~iG~~---
GARY . WASHBURN, MAYOR
CIT LAKE ELSINORE
V;ICKI KASAD, CITY CtERK
C:~TY Of LAKE ELSINORE
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