HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-1992 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 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 Councilman Dominguez.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER,
WASNBURN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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, City Planner
Christen and City Clerk Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS = AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Washburn advised that he had requests to address items 7 and
52 of this agenda, and they would be heard with consideration of
the items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration:
Item No. 7 ~
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Special City Council Meeting - January 9, 1992. (F:44.4)
b. Regular City Council Meeting - January 14, 1992. (F:44.4)
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
c. Planning Commission Meeting - December 18, 1991. (F:60.3)
d. Planning Commission Meeting - January 1, 1992. (F:60.3)
2. Received and ordered filed the L.E.A.F. Animal Control
Activity Report for December, 1991. (F:18.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for December,
1991. (F:12.5)
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4. Adopted Resolution No. 92-5 Approving the Establishment of a
Four-Way Stop Controlled Intersection at Macy Street/Laguna
Avenue. (F:162.4) ,
RESOLUTION N0. 92-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN STOP INTERSECTIONS.
5. Approved Change Orders 1 and 2 for the Lincoln Avenue Trunk
Sewer and Water Mains, in Community Facilities District 88-3,
in the amounts of $25,000,00 and $69,268.00 respectively.
(F:22.3)
6. Approved Change Orders 1 and 2 for the Rice Canyon Reservoir,
in Community Facilities District 88-3, in the amounts of
$3,520.00 and $12,042.00 respectively. (F:22.3)
8. Accepted Notice of Completion for Peck Street Parking Lot.
(F:112.2)
9. Accepted Drainage Easement from Pardee Construction and
authorized recordation. (F:132.1)
10. Approved Final Tract Map 17413-2 and authorized recordation.
(F:160.2)
11. Approved Public Hearing for February 11, 1992 for the
following:
a. Annexation No. 51;_ General Plan Amendment 91-3: Zone
Chanae 91-5: Tentative Tract ~ 24609 - Tomlinson & Sons
(Zimmerman~. (F:20.2)(X:83.2)(X:172.2)(X:160.2)
These projects are located at the southwest intersection
of Riverside Drive and Grand Avenue with Dreycott Way and
Lakeview Avenue bounding the site to the west and south,
respectively.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Chanae Orders 1•2 and 3 for the Countrv Club Hei4hts
Pavina Pro.iect, Phase I. (F:156.2)
Mr. Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan Drive, thanked California Asphalt
for the paving work they have done in Country Club Heights.
He detailed the cost of the project and the level of
improvements constructed. He suggested that the B.S.I. costs
will not be necessary with future improvements. He stressed
the final per lineal foot cost of $18.00.
Councilman Buck commented on the fees Mr. Knapp addressed and
explained that the City would rather not be involved in the
improvements and the individual developers held responsible
for the improvements. However, he stressed that this provides
them an option.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented on these change orders and
stressed that the project was still within budget.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED IN THE AMOUNTS OF
$9,882.00, $23,970.60 and $62,502.47 RESPECTIVELY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Brid e& Ma'or Thorouqhfare Fee Program. (F:156.1)
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MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO FEBRUARY 11, 1992.
32. Recoverv of Exnenditures = Partial Demolition at 18010 West
Heald Avenue. (F:32.4)
City Manager Molendyk explained this item and the process
involved.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. asking
those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUE2 AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONFIRM THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER ALL RELATED COSTS AND
INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON.
33. Recoverv of Expenditures = Removal of Demolition
Debris at 18975 Palomar Street. (F:32.4)
City Manager Molendyk highlighted this item.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. asking
those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONFIRM THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER ALL RELATED COSTS AND
INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON.
APPEALS
34. Apoeal for Deleo Clav Tile = Flaa. (F:21.1)
Mayor Washburn advised that the Council Committee is working
on possible alternatives, however, there have been a number of
problems in scheduling. He requested that this item be
continued to february 25, 1992.
Councilman Dominguez stressed the need to resolve this matter
with no further continuances.
Mayor Washburn advised that the Committee has requested
landscaping plans and other possible aesthetic improvements
through the City Staff.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO FEBRUARY 25, 1992.
BUSINESS ITEMS
51. Amend Sections 19.04.020 and 19.04.030 (Ordinance No.
905 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. Relatina to
Steohens' Kanaaroo Rat Mitiaation Fee Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 930. (F:76.2)
City Manager Molendyk explained the existing ordinance and the
proposed changes which allow developers'to obtain their own
approvals and have a portion of the fees waived.
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Councilman Buck requested clarification of the intent of the
ordinance, and whether the City was still part of the review
process. City Attorney Harper clarified that the ordinance
allowed the developers to obtain their own approvals and not
be subject to further review by the City.
Councilman Buck inquired whether the developers would still be
required to pay the $1950 per acre charge after obtaining
Fish and Game Department approvals. City Planner Christen
clarified that the City is taken out of the loop with this
amendment, as long as Fish and Game have dealt with the
mitigation, no additional mitigation would be required at the
City level.
Mayor Washburn commented that as long as the J.P.A. exists the
situation will be monitored and mitigated.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY WINKLER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 930:
ORDINANCE N0. 930
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19.04.020 AND SECTION 19.04.030
OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER,
WASHBURN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
52. In-Lieu Fee Analvsis for Countrv Club Heiahts.
(F:156.1)(X:12.2)
City Manager Molendyk advised that this item was brought back
to Council in follow-up to discussions at the last meeting.
He clarified that the option does exist for developers/
homeowners to install these improvements rather than paying
the fee.
Public Services Director Tecca commented on the costs detailed
in the agenda report for this item and explained that they are
based on "Dodge Report" recent project costs. He clarified
that the confusion in this matter is the difference between
maintenance and road construction. He detailed the
improvements recently provided in Country Club Heights vs. the
extensive grading, compaction, and improvements which would be
required by Council adopted standards for road construction.
He also clarified the costs paid to B.S.I. and the work they
were handling.
Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan, commented on the Country Club Height
area and his thought that curbs and gutters would not be
necessary in this area. He also commented on the costs of the
paving in Country Club Heights vs. the costs for the Graham
Avenue Project. He expressed concern with the existing $70.00
per linear foot fee and his disbelief that the improvements
would ever be that extensive in that area.
City Manager Molendyk clarified that the $70.00 per lineal
foot was based on improving the roads to the standards adopted
by the City Council. He questioned whether Mr. Knapp was
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looking at reduction of the standards, and in turn a reduction
of those fees.
Public Services Director Tecca clarified the costs on Graham
Avenue and the area to be improved.
Mr. Knapp recommended that the City Council reduce the fee to
$30 or $40 per lineal foot based on the current improvements.
Mayor Washburn stressed the need to maintain road standards
for the long term.
Public Services Director Tecca additionally clarified that the
work in Country Club Heights has been completed through use of
these in-lieu fees.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO RETAIN THE $70 PER LINEAR FOOT FOR FUTURE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS AREA.
53. Revised Central Business District Ordinance. (F:34.2)
City Manager Molendyk commented on previous Council direction
to revise this Ordinance.
City Attorney Harper explained that there will be two parts to
this consideration in the near future, number one being the
Revised Central Business District Ordinance and number two
being Standards. He also explained that the final item will
be processed through the Planning Commission first and then
the City Council; this item is for preliminary comments only.
He further explained that based on Council direction, types of
business, design criteria and other matters could be mandated
by this ordinance. He suggested that the ordinance presented
here could be modified to carry as much or as little
regulation as Council prefers.
Councilman Dominguez requested a Study Session on this item.
He stressed the need for input from the entire Council.
Mayor Washburn suggested that it be included in the upcoming
Joint Planning Commission/City Council Study Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS = NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mr. John Carmona, representing William Seers, Seers Plaza,
distributed a packet of correspondence with the City and requ~sted
that Council place this item regarding fees on the next agenda
for consideration. He further requested the opportunity to meet
with Staff. (F:58.1)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Molendyk advised that the poles are enroute for the
Lakeshore/Machado Traffic Signal. He commented on ongoing
improvements throughout the City, and advised that potential
recommendations will be coming to Council in the near future for
repair of Mission Trail. He also commented on favorable comments
being received the Main Street project. He thanked staff inembers
frank Tecca and Ray 0'Donnell for their efforts in these ongoing
projects.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented on items 32 and 33 of this agenda.
He thanked Kevin Shear and his department for this and other
abatement work helping to clean-up the City. He stressed the need
for the Community to become involved in this effort to make the
program successful.
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Mayor Pro Tem Starkey requested and update on the potential for a
stop sign at Central and the I-15 off-ramps to allow for safe
turns to the High School and the Outlet Center. Mr. Tecca advised
that Caltrans has previously reviewed this area and found
insufficient delay for,a stop sign, however, the City's Traffic
Engineer has gathered new date which should justify the sign and
submitted to Caltrans. Staff is now waiting for a response to
that data.
Mayor Washburn commented on a corner lot on Ellis Street and
advised that it will soon be cleared. City Manager Molendyk
further commented that the 15 units on Ellis Street and the
adjacent single family home have been removed and the neighborhood
is much safer.
Mayor Washburn also commented on the first Town Hall Meeting to
address the existing crime problems and possibilities for
resolving them. He also reminded the Community of the second
meeting scheduled for January 30, at 6:00 p.m. at Terra Cotta
Junior High School.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:57 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:06 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER A MATTER OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION
REGARDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT,
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:49 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:50 P.M.
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VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
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