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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 ****************************************************************** 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) PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1992 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) PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1992 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. PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1992 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 PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1992 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. PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1992 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. A ii ~~ `, ~.~ ~ ~'~ ~7,C.~~ GARY~ WASHBURN, MAYOR CITY~O~ LAKE ELSINORE TTEST: , ~(^~~~ VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE