HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-1992 City Council MinuitesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
iLAKE ELSINORE, CAIIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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 Winkler.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER, WASHBURN
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
A. Proclamation = Christooher Black. (F:122.1)
Mayor Washburn read the proclamation & presented it to Christopher. He
introduced Christopher's Tae Kwon Do Master who explained the routines or
"katas" done as exercises. Christopher then presented a"kata".
B. Proclamation = Month of the Youn4 Child. (F:122.1)
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey read this proclamation and presented it to Dottie
Morrisette representing this year's program. Mrs. Morrisette thanked the
Council for the presentation and commented on the prior year's program.
She advised that this year's event will be held on April 4th from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at Elsinore High School and encouraged everyone to participate.
C. Proclamation = California's Educational Partnershio Week. (F:122.1)
Mayor Washburn read this proclamation and presented in to Dee Thomas on
behalf of the School District. He commented on the "Principal for a Day"
program in which he participated this date. He commended Temescal Canyon
High School Staff & students for their enthusiasm. Mrs. Thomas commented on
the program and the efforts the School District has made to promote it.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented on his "Principal for a Day" experience at
Withrow Elementary School and stressed the positive thinking a work being
emphasized on this campus.
City Manager Molendyk requested the addition of two additional presentations.
D. Grand Avenue Improvements. (F:156.1)
City Manager Molendyk commented briefly on the Grand Avenue Improvements and
explained that a few delays have been experienced due to the recent rains.
Public Services Director Tecca advised that this section of road between
Riverside Drive and Robb Road should be open by April 3rd. He explained
that the County is currently working on the County Section of this road near
Machado Street and this could present the need for a flagman in that section
even after the Lakeshore/Robb Road intersection is completed and open. He
commented that these improvements will make access to Withrow Elementary
School easier.
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E. Lakeshore Bridpe. (F:156.1)
City Manager Molendyk commented on recent inaccuracies in comments regarding
this project and requested clarification.
Public Services Director Tecca commented on the recent Black & Veatch Study
of this bridge and the subjective level of their analysis. He detailed
inspections completed once every two years by Caltrans and the findings of
the most recent regular inspection on March 15, 1991. He advised that an
additional inspection was requested pursuant to the Black & Veatch Study and
Caltrans completed their inspection on March 20, 1992. He detailed the
findings of this recent Caltrans inspection which showed the bridge to have
visible deterioration, however no specific concern with the load bearing
capacity of the bridge. He explained that they did feel the bridge should
be replaced and he updated the Council on the progress toward that
replacement. He advised that Council and Community that a great deal of
time has been saved on this project due to the efforts of Mayor Pro Tem
Starkey in obtaining approval for a detour which will alleviate the need for
mitigation measures to place the temporary bridge during construction.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Washburn advised that he had requests to address the following items:
Item Nos. 3, 11 and 12.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion & consideration:
Item Nos. 3, 11 and 12.
MOVED BY BUCK SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Regular City Council Meeting - March 10, 1992. (F:44.4)
2. Received and ordered filed the L.E.A.F. Animal Control Activity Report for
February, 1992. (F:18.2)
4. Rejected & referred to Claims Administrator the Claim submitted by Marilyn
N. Jianuzzi (CL #92-6). (F:52.2)
5. Adopted Resolution No. 92-17a relating to Issuance of Series B Bonds for
Community Facilities District 88-3. (F:22.3)
- RESOLUTION N0. 92-17a
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACIIITIES
DISTRICT N0. 88-3 (WEST LAKE ELSINORE), PRESCRIBING THE TERMS THEREOF,
APPROVING THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND THE COMMITMENT
AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF LOCAL OBLIGATIONS
AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
6. Adopted Resolution No. 92-18 relating to Revision of the Tax Formula for
Community Facilities District 91-2. (F:22.3)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTTY OF LAKE ELSINORE OF GONSIDERATION TO ALTER THE
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKE
E~SINORE COMMUN[TY FACILiTIE~ DISTRICT N0. 91-2 (SUMMERHILL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS) PURSUAN7 T0 7HE MELLO-~ObS COMMUNI7Y FACILITIES ACT OF 1982.
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7. Adopted Resolution No. 92-19 relating to Declaration of Weeds, Rubbish,
Refuse and Dirt as a Nuisance and Ordering Abatement Notices to be Sent to
Property Owners. (F:166.1)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT
CERTAIN WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED FILL
MATERIALS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14875 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CNAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND REQUIRE A NOTICE TO BE GIUEN TO THE PROPERTY
OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 12, PART 5, CHAPTER 2, OF THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE Of CALIFORNIA AND CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR A HEARING OF OBJECTIONS, TOGETHER
WITH THE FILING OF COST REPORTS AND ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY
OWNERS.
8.. Adopted Resolution No. 92-20 Authorizing the Position of Public Works
Enforcement Officer to Enforce Code Violations. (F:54.1)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
CONSENTING AUTHORIZATION OF THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER TO EXERCISE SPECIFIC ARREST AND CITATION AUTHORITY FOR MISDEMEANOR
VIOLATIONS.
9. Adopted Resolution No. 92-21 Opposing Water Standby Charges. (F:164.1)
RESOLUTION N0. 92-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE OPPOSING
WATER COMPANY STANDBY CHARGES.
10. Approved Property Acquisition for Rice Canyon Reservoir - La Laguna Estates
Property. Authorized the City Clerk to complete the Preliminary Change of
Ownership Report and prepare Acceptance Certificate. Authorized
expenditure of $66,500.00 to cover the cost of land, escrow closing costs
and a policy of title insurance and authorized the City Manager to sign the
escrow instructions. (F:22.3)
13. Accepted Notice of Completion for Traffic Signal at Lakeshore Drive and
Machado Street for Fecit Strata, Inc., and authorized recordation.
(f:162.4)
14. Approved public hearing date of April 28, 1992, for the following:
a. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - AP #378-301-007. (F:32.4)
b. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - AP ~378-301-013. (F:32.4)
c. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - AP #363-100-049. (F:32.4)
d. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - AP #363-100-020. (F:32.4)
e. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - AP #373-073-014. (F:32.4)
f. Recovery of Expenditures - Public Nuisance - 359 Avenue 6. (F:32.4)
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Warrant List = March ~ 1992. (F:12.3)
H. Tony Gilenson, 151 N. Torn Ranch Road, requested clarification of a
number of the checks on this list. Mayor Washburn referred Mr. Gilenson to
Administrative Services Director Boone for clarification. City Attorney
Harper clar9fied that the Council's action is ratification of the warrants
already issued. He suggested that staff could provide a report on those
checks at the next meeting if Council so desires.
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MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY THE
WARRANT LIST AS PRESENTED.
11. Chanqe Orders for the Lincoln Street Trunk Sewer & Grand Avenue Water Main
= Communitv Facilities District 88-3 = Thomas Pipeline. (F:22.3)
Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan Drive, expressed concern with the Change Orders on
this project and detailed the original contract costs versus the final
contract with the six change orders. He criticized City staff for allowing
this level of change orders. His comments were directed at both this item
and item #12 of this agenda.
City Manager Molendyk reminded Mr. Knapp and the Community that this
project is part of a special assessment district and not part of the
general municipal fund. He commented that this does not represent any
expense to current residents, only future buyers in that area. He further
commented that this entire group of projects is being administered by Keith
Company and introduced Jim Bolton of that company for clarification.
Jim Bolton, Keith Company, clarified that the changes have been due to
continuing project design work not completed when the project was bid. He
also explained that some additional work has been authorized because of the
low unit prices provided by the Contractor.
City Manager Molendyk requested further clarification of those changes.
Mr. Bolton clarified that a portion of these changes were approved after
the work beqan due to issues of which they were not aware when the project
was bid. He also clarified the contingencies built into the project which
will be more than sufficient to complete the project.
City Manager Molendyk questioned the overall budget for this group of
projects and whether they were over- or under-budgeted. Mr. Bolton advised
that the projects are nearly 50% complete and over 60% of the contingency
funding remains available, and the remaining funds are adequate to
complete the projects.
Councilman Buck stressed the fact that this money is not billed to the
taxpayers; the debt is against the property owners involved in the
projects. He further stressed that the City administers these funds for
bond purposes only.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDER NOS. 4, 5 AND 6 FOR THE LINCOLN AVENUE & GRAND AVENUE TRUNK SEWER
AND WATER MAINS IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 88-3 FOR THOMAS PIPELINE.
12. Notice of Comnletion for Lincoln Street and Grand Avenue Trunk Sewer and
Water Main, Communitv Facilities District 88-3 = Thomas Pioeline. (F:22.3)
This item was addressed by Mr. Dick Knapp concurrently with Item #11 above.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ACCEPT
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LINCOLN STREET AND GRAND AUENUE TRUNK SEWER
AND WATER MAIN FOR THOMAS PIPELINE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. formation of Communitv Facilities District 91-5 (Bri4hton-Alberhill~.
(F:22.3)
City Manager Molendyk ~ighlighted this item. City Attorney Harper
clarified that this hearing is for formation of the district, not issuance
of bonds as that would be brought back separately when appropriate.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. asking those persons
in support of this District to speak. The following persons spoke:
Ken Meddock, Director of Land Development for Brighton Homes, thanked staff
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for their efforts toward formation of this District and requested the
Council's support of the formation.
Catherine Martinez, a resident of Robb Road, questioned the impact of this
formation on residents of Robb Road. City Attorney Harper clarified it
would only impact Brighton Homes, the property owner.
Mayor Washburn asked those in opposition to speak. The following person
spoke:
Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan Drive, expressed concern with the $80 million dollar
- figure in this documentation. He detailed his research findings on the
current investment and liens involved in this project. He expressed
particular concern with the amount of "administrative" fees involved.
City Attorney Harper again clarified that this is not City money which is
to be used for infrastructure required of the development, it is merely a
different way of financing the improvements. He further reminded Mr. Knapp
that this does not represent a financial responsibility for the current
taxpayers of the City of Lake Elsinore; only the developer and ultimately
the buyers of his project.
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE
FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 91-5 FOR BRIGHTON/ALBERHILL.
32. Recoverv of Exoenditures = Rubbish & Debris Removal at AP #373-023-008 -
East Peck Street. (F:32.4) -
Mayor Washburn detailed this item.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. asking those persons
interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was
closed at 7:48 p.m.
MOVED BY STARKEY, 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 ASSESSMENT AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER
ALL RELATED COSTS AND INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON.
33. Vicious Doq Determination = 1129 Monroe Street. Continued from March 10,_
1992. (F:18.1)
City Attorney Harper reminded Council of the information received at the
last meeting regarding this item and that this is the continuation of that
hearing which is alrez.dy open. He updated them on attempts to contact the
legal owner and the lack of response from him. He recommended that Council
find the dog vicious allowing L.E.A.F. to proceed as appropriate.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Anne Washington, Executive Director, L.E.A.F., advised that the dog is
still in the care of L.E.A.F. as they have been unable to reach the legal
owner. She further advised that it appears the legal owner is in a trailer
park with 50 other residents, the dog is still unlicensed and L.E.A.F. has
exceeded the 10 day requirement for holding the dog.
George Alongi, Director for L.E.A.F., commented that this situation is
creating a hardship for L.E.A.F. He suggested that this type of situation
be handled through the courts in the future to allow for more timely
resolution.
City Attorney Harper c1arified that this matter has been debated in house
and the Court system is not necessarily a quicker alternative. He
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explained the court process and timing and commented that based on his
experience this is really the quickest process.
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented that the dog has been held longer than
necessary already and suggested that L.E.A.F. proceed at the point the
owner is contacted.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO DECLARE THE
DOG VICIOUS AFTER THE CERTIFIED LETTER TO THE OWNER IS RETURNED.
City Attorney Harper clarified after the return receipt is received or the
letter returned.
34. Draft Source Reduction and Recvclinq SRRE and Draft Household Hazardous
Waste HHWE . (F:163.1)
City Manager Molendyk highlighted this item.
Public Services Director Tecca introduced Kristen Braum of Kleinfelder to
review the process and the tlraft documentation.
Kristen Braum advised that she has worked closely with staff in preparation
of the draft documentation. She further advised that Lake Elsinore is one
of the first five Riverside County cities to turn draft documents in the
the County. At this point the State and County reviews of the documents
are underway.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. asking those persons
interested in this matter to speak. The following person spoke:
Lori Tulstrup, resident of Woodcrest Drive, commented on her year long
effort to clean-up an area in which people are dumping oil. She advised
that this included making a citizen's arrest, eviction from her apartment
and very little assistance from the agencies she has contacted. She
further commented that to date the problem still exists.
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Washburn questioned what enforcement this program could provide and
the process for the type of problem detailed by Ms. Tulstrup.
Kristen Braum advised that the problem detailed is currently the
responsibility of the County and they shoul.d be monitoring the situation.
She offered to call the County on behalf of Ms. Tulstrup.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey questioned the teeth for enforcement in this program
and stressed the need to assure that concerns such as Ms. Tulstrup's are
handled without her frustration and needing to appear at the Council
meeting. He commented that he will make calls and work to make the
program's enforcement stronger because he feels the process broke down.
Councilman Buck commented from his experience, he feels the program has
teeth, but agreed it appeared to have broken down.
Councilman Dominguez stressed the need for ongoing enforcement to make
participation in the program worthwhile.
Mayor Washburn commented on the requirements placed on City's for
recycling, etc. by 1995 and stressed the need for the residents to become
involved in the program to prevent fines and punitive circumstances.
City Manager Molendyk commented that a part of this program will be
a staff person funded to educate the public and the schools on the
recycling and other aspects of the program. He also commented on this
evening's action to allow the Public Works Enforcement Officer to deal with
this type of the violation in the public right-of-way.
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MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO DIRECT
STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE COMMENTS RECEIVED TONIGHT WITH ALL OTHER COMMENTS
RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD WHICH CLOSES ON MARCH 27, 1992 AND
AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF THE FINAL SOURCE REDUCTION & RECYCLING ELEMENT AND
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT.
BUSINESS ITEMS
51. Extension of Time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 22385 - Dura Construction.
(F:110.2)
City Manager Molendyk detailed this request.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST OF DURA CONSTRUCTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME.
52. Inland Empire Division = Leaaue of California Cities = Boundarv
Recommendations. (F:108.9)
City Manager Molendyk detailed this item, including the current divisions
and the proposed changes.
Mayor Washburn commented that he would support alternative A for a split of
San Bernardino and Riverside.
Councilman Buck disagreed and stated he feels this is an opportunity for
the expansion of government and supported the level of representation
currently being provided. He expressed concern with the potential for
increased costs.
Councilman Dominguez supported maintenance of this division as is.
Councilman Winkler commented on the initiation of this discussion nearly
two years ago. He suggested that the Riverside County Mayors and
Councilmembers Conference has better attendance and could be an adequate
level of interaction. He stressed the increased participation at the
County level with the Coachella Valley versus the participation at the
League.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented on his attendance at the League meetings
and supported the split of the division. He further commented that he
doesn't anticipate extra costs with the action.
Councilman Buck further emphasized his concern with the growth in the
number of governmental bodies.
Mayor Washburn suggested that in his opinion this is a reduction in
governmental bodies.
Councilman Winkler clarified that this split must still be approved at the
State level of the Le~gue of California Cities.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 3 T0 2 WITH
BUCK AND DOMINGUEZ CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTES TO SUPPORT A SPLIT OF THE
DIVFSION WITH SAN BERNARDINO BEING ONE DI~ISION AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY BEING
ANOTHER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Michael Warenski, 121 S. Pennsylvania Ave., expressed his views and concerns in
regard to nude bowling. He encouraged the City Council to place their
concerns, efforts, tax money and action upon families who reside here and not
in the lake or businesses. He further stated that the families of the City of
Lake Elsinore are the most important part of the community and not anything
else.
Christine HyTand, 15191 Wavecrest, stated that at the last meeting she felt
that her civil rights were violated under the first amendment in regard to her
endorsement of two of the candidates. Mrs. Hyland quoted the Brown Act and
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stated that unless the City Council has an Ordinance or Resolution setting the
policy to restrict the subject matter the public wishes to address, then the
public may address Council in any matter that concerns them.
City Attorney Harper stated that Mrs. Hyland was accurate in her quote from the
Brown Act, but the comments at a Council Meeting are limited, specifically by
statue, to those issues which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Council and the obviously does not include standing up and saying vote for,
endorse or support a candidate for office. He further stressed that that the
election and campaigning are not within the subject matter jurisdiction of this
Council and the purpose of the Brown Act is to limit the consideration of the
City Council upon which it can consider and take action. Mr. Harper stated
that the Brown Act does not anticipate that a City Council Meeting, because it
is televised, is a public forum for citizens to talk about anything they want,
rather the Brown Act contemplates the City Council Meeting and the purpose of
discussing City Council jurisdictional business. The things which they can
legitimately consider and vote on.
Hilda Barnhart, 240 E. Graham, Apartment 12, announced the plans for the
Frontier Days Parade. Ms. Barnhart encouraged any person interested in
participating to contact the Chamber of Commerce. She further requested that
Council consider waving the fees for the Rodeo Days Parade and drafting an
ordinance or resolution which would make this type of activity subject to no
fees as it is for the public and there is no fee for the entrants.
Tony Gilenson, 151 North Tarn Ranch Road, stated that last Thursday night there
was a Town Hall meeting and explained his information and opinion in regard to
the City owning and operating its own police department.
Penny Baker, 22840 Ortega Highway, gave facts regarding the Lake Management
Project and stated that the City does have jurisdiction. She further proposed
that the six project wells be used to replenish water in the lake to prevent a
fish kill this summer. Mrs. Baker addressed the liability of the Lake in
regard to Lake Management and made some suggestions in order to reduce the
liability.
George Alongi, 649 Mill Street, addressed the Lakeshore bridge and stated that
the bridge is unsafe and that pedestrians cannot cross the bridge in safety.
He further stated. He further stated that the issues that the Council are
addressing are in respect to campaign statements and he asked that the
candidates on Council and the other candidates have a debate in regard to these
issues.
Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan Drive, stated that he felt that the Mello-Roos issues is
out of hand. He further stated that the bottom line is that the City is
responsible if the developers do not follow through and concerned for the new
home buyers who will be responsible for the pay back for the next thirty years.
Mr. Knapp explained that he felt that this fee should come out of the up front
money at the time of sale.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Molendyk reminded Council and the Community that the April 14th
meeting will not be held because of the General Municipal Election. He also
advised that the City Council installation would be held at 7:00 p.m. on April
21st at the Lake Community Center.
City Manager Molendyk requested a closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Buck expressed his concern regarding the Lakeshore Bridge. He
further criticized the the tactics used to present the report in regard to the
status of the bridge.
Councilman Winkler announced the opening day of Little League and encouraged
the citizens and Council to attend. Mr. Winkler asked if the padding of the
poles had been accomplished. Community Services Director Watenpaugh confirmed
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that the poles have been padded and everything is ready to go.
Councilman Dominguez commented on a letter from the City of Blythe addressing
proof of license requirements and a letter from the City of Rolling Hills
regarding authority to remove unsafe vehicles. He requested that Council
review these letters for possible response. He congratulated City Clerk Kasad
for being chosen as a Director of the Southern California City Clerk's
Association.
Councilman Starkey called on Ms. Penny Baker to address the Lakeshore Bridge
issue.
Ms. Baker stated that in the early description of the Lake Management Project,
in addition to the outlet channel one of the projects was to change and enhance
the location of the inlet channel. She further stated that originally the
project was to be involved with the inlet channel, beginning with the Lakeshore
Drive Bridge area and dropping downstream on the river flow and then turning
into the new channel. That area was later deleted from the project. She also
advised that Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District has applied for grant
funds to improve the river bed and it would include the area surrounding the
bridge.
Councilman Starkey thanked Ms. Baker for her input and then addressed his
suggestion of retrofitting the wells and pumping water into Lake Elsinore. He
commented on an article in the newspaper stating that the Riverside County
Flood Control Engineer had made the statement that it was O.K. to request this
action to obtain water. Mr. Starkey further introduced information to
substantiate his request and emphasized the need to proceed.
Mayor Washburn announced that on the 27th of March there will be an agreement
signed by the Federal Government and the Riverside County Flood Control
District which insures that money is provided to the County to purchase
right-of-way to start the construction of the outflow channel. Mayor Washburn
stressed the importance of this action for the Community.
Mayor Washburn commented on the importance of nuisance and structural abatement
stated that the City is in the process of abating 516 N. Main Street with the
cooperation of the property owner and this is for the improvement of the
Community.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:06 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:17 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:17 P.M. TO DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AS IT
RELATES TO THE LEHR OPTION.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
ADJOURNMENT
MOUED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO
ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:36 P.M.
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GARY WASHBURN, MAYOR
~ CIT 0 LAKE ELSINORE
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VTCKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE