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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-22-1992 City Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 31315 CHANEY STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1992 *****************~****,t****************,t,t***~***,t*,t********* CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Clerk Bryning. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Watenpaugh, Public Services Director Tecca, Community Development Manager Shear, City Planner Christen, Special Projects Coordinator Basham, Special Projects Coordinator Wood, City Treasurer Pape and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. PIIBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS Requests were received to address item No. 21 of this agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item No. 2 MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. City Council/Redevelopment Agency Work Session - December 1, 1992 (F:44.3) b. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - December 8, 1992. (F:44.3) The following Minutes were received and ordered filed: c. Planning Commission Minutes - December 2, 1992. (F:60.3) 3. Received and Filed the Investment Reports for October 31, 1992 and November 30, 1992. (F:12.5) __ ._ __ _ _ _ ~. ~ i ~ PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 19921. 4. Ratified the Warrant List for December 15, 1992. (F:12.3) 2. L.E.A.F. Animal Control Activitv Renort, November, 1992.(F:18.2) Councilman Alongi commented that the statistics for turned in animals and euthanized animals has continued to be reduced, and commended and thanked the Community for their efforts. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY CHERVENY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND ORDERED FILED THE L.E.A.F. ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1992. PUBLIC $EARZNGS 21. (F:20.2)(X:83.z)(x:i~a.2~ City Planner Christen gave an overview of the project and explained that this item was presented to the Planning Commission on December 2, 1992, with the Commission~s recommendation to Council being to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration 92-6; approve Commencement of Proceedings and Concurrent Detachment £rom the Ortega Trails Recreation and Park District for Annexation 64, and adopt Resolution No. 92-89; approve General Plan Amendment 92-2; and adopt Resolution No. 92-90; approve Zone Change 92-5; and adopt Ordinance No. 949, based upon findings. He further explained that a letter was submitted by Project Dimensions, Inc. regarding the widening of Highway 74. He suggested that this issue be included in and become a part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and be monitored in that manner. Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. and asked for those in favor of this project to speak. Kim Quon, Entec Consultants, 1355 East Cooley Drive, Colton, representing the applicant, stated that they concur with the staff and the Planning Commissioners and will answer any questions that arise. He advised that they are aware of the widening of highway 74 and concur with staff's suggestions. Mayor Washburn asked for those in opposition to speak. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Councilman Dominguez stated that this project has been in the works for quite a while and he finds no problems with it. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0 WITH WINKLER ABSTAINING TO APPROVE MITIGATED DECLARATION 92-6~ APPROVE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE ORTEGA TRAILS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR ANNEXATION 64, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION 92-89: RESOLUTION NO. 92-89 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE ORTEGA TRAILS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "ANNEXATION NO. 64 - WILLIAM AND ROSALYNE HALL". PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECII~4BER 22, 1992=. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0 WITH WINKLER ABSTAINING TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 92-2 WITH FINDINGS, AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 92-90; APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 92-5; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 949, BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE LAKE ELSINORE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE THIRD CYCLE OF THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1992. ORDINANCE NO. 949 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING 87 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF CENTRAL AVENUE (STATE HIGHWAY 74) AND INTERSTATE 15 FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FREEWAY BUSINESS, AND BUSINESS PARK (RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATION) TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (ZONE CHANGE 92-5: WILLIAM AND ROSALYNE HALL). UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALON6I, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WASHBURN NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERSC NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER FINDINGS - ANNEXATION NO. 64 1. The proposed annexation area is entirely within the City's Sphere of Influence. 2. The proposed annexation area is contiguous to the City of Lake Elsinore. 3. The project will not result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment. FINDINGS - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 92-2 1. The approval of the requested designations permits development to the highest and best nature within mitigable means to insure maintenance of the general public health safety and welfare. 2. Granting of the requested designations will permit reasonable development of the property consistent with its constraints and more compatible with adjacent properties and proposed development. 3. The proposed General Plan Amendment would establish a land use density and usage more in character with the subject property's location, access and constraints. 4. The proposed change will not result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment. • FINDINGS - ZONE CHANGE 92-5 1. This project is consistent with the Goals, Policies and Objectives of the General Plan _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ' ,\ PAGE FOUR -*CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22~ 1992=. 2. This request will brinq the zoning for the project area into conformance with the General Plan and the proposed General Plan Amendment. 3. This zone change establishes the necessary pre-zoning for this site. 4. This request will not result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment. SIISINESS ITEMS 31. (F:156.2) City Manager Molendyk explained that this project includes various sites around the City where the street surfaces have been damaged or deteriorated to such an extent that substantial repairs are necessary. He further explained that the low bidder is I.P.S. Services, Inc. with a bid of $132,757.50; with the remainder of the budget to be designated for design contracts for other streets that need to be slated for full construction. Mr. Molendyk explained that the programs would be implemented next year, but the remainder of this year would be for design. Public Services Director Tecca explained the areas that would be repaired and resurfaced. Councilwoman Cherveny asked if Matich Street between Lakeshore Drive and Heald Street will be paved as it is dirt at this time. Mr. Tecca explained that it will have an oil surface placed to control the dust. MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY ALONGI AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BID OF $132,757.50 AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO I.P.S. SERVICES, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. 32. Parkina Restrictions on Certain Streets duri Activities. Resolution No. 92-91.(F:112.1) City Manager Molendyk explained that this action is being requested to improve the street sweeping activity in the City and coincide with the trash service as requested by Council. He further explained that the commercial area will be swept twice a week and the residential areas once a week. Mr. Molendyk explained that the proposed schedule will be set, signs posted and two weeks after the signs are installed the Sheriff's Department would give the citizens ample warning; and starting February 1, 1993, parking enforcement will be reinstituted with parking citations issued. He further explained that the cost of installing no parking signs is approximately $10,000. Public Services Director Tecca explained that the entire parking program will be revised to coordinate the street sweeping to follow the trash pick-up, with the downtown area being swept twice a week and signage to reflect the hours. The residential area will be done following the trash pick-up and time and day will be posted. Mr. Tecca further explained the time and areas as found on a map he presented. He presented an exhibit of the sign proposed to be posted regarding street sweeping. Councilwoman Cherveny questioned the street sweeping of the Downtown Area. ~ /% PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 19927. Public Services Director Tecca explained that there is a limited amount of residential that will be done twice a week along with the downtown business area because of their location. City Manager Molendyk explained that parking in the business area might be a problem and a month test should be established. Public Services Director Tecca explained that the street sweeping would be complete before business hours and therefore would not constitute a parking problem. Councilman Alongi questioned the street sweeping schedule along with the trash pick-up. Mayor Washburn requested that a schedule of the street sweeping and trash pick up be published in the newspapers and the next newsletter from the City and further include when the program will go into effect and what the future fine will be. Public Services Director Tecca explained that there will be notices published in all the papers. Councilwoman Cherveny asked that a notice be placed on all the trash service billings regarding street sweeping. MOVED BY ALONGI, SECONDED BY CHERVENY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0.92-91 AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE FOR SIGNS. RESOLUTION NO. 92-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS DURING STREET SWEEPING ACTIVITIES. 33. Amber Ridae Sewer Studv.(F:134.10) City Manager Molendyk asked that the Council concur with the Redevelopment Agency action. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONCUR WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION. 34. Second Readina - (F:95.1) MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY CHERVENY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 948: ORDINANCE NO. 948 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER WASHBURN NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE _ __ _ _ . _ , ~ ~, i PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22~ 1992. Mayor Washburn asked that the record show that the Council had reached the Public Comment Section at 7:32 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Marianna Mohylyn, 306 W. Sumner, addressed the criminal element in the community and encouraged Council to pull together and address this issue. She further commented on the recall and stated her objection to it. Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Dr., asked for Mayor Washburn's resignation in order to save the community the cost of election. Ace Vallejos, 15111 Windover Court, asked for the resignation of the Mayor Washburn to save election fees. He further stated that he felt that Council should redirect their goals. Joy Porthunder, Lake Elsinore, Mayor was doing a good job and Council to work together. commented that she felt that the stated her support and asked the Peter Dawson, Lakeland Village, asked for a letter recognizing the riparian rights of the Lake front property owners. Vera McArthur, 15060 Monte Court explained that she Selma Myers and her 80 year old mother will be evicted January 12, 1993, because they must come up with a balloon payment of $2,300. She asked that the community give recognition and aid. The Mayor directed her to talk to the press. Kevin Jeffries, Lakeland Village, addressed the problem of graffiti which is being experienced in Lakeland Village. He further stated that through a Community Development Block Grant Lakeland Village can contract with the City to address the problem. He advised that there will be a meeting at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board Room on January 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Vandemeir Sukoff, 32321 Palomar, Wildomar, expressed his displeasure of charging children for use of parks within the City and indicated that the County residents do contribute through benefit of sales tax by shopping within the City. He further stated that the needs of the youth both in the County and City should come first. Mrs. Tolstrup, Woodcrest Tract, explained that she felt that all the youth of the valley should come first. She further explained that her son lives in the City, but plays with children that live in the County. Mrs. Tolstrup advised that she opposes the recall and requested that the apartments she previously lived in should be checked. Mayor Washburn asked that she give the address to Community Development Manager Shear. Pat DesJardins, expressed her displeasure regarding charging the youth for the use of the parks. She further cited that the City residents were not given a voice in the development of the stadium and whether they wanted it or not. Herlinda Alberti, SOK, thanked Council for their support and thanked the several businesses, organizations and citizens within the valley for their help and donations. She further stated that by keeping the kids off the streets this might help with the graffiti problem. Susan Yantorn, 15171 Wavecrest, asked Mayor Washburn for his resignation to save the cost of the recall. Jackson Hilton Jr., 33102 Lime Street, addressed Council regarding the zoning of some property that he wishes to develop. PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 199~. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk explained what the Sheriff~s Department has accomplished in the last several months and commended them on their efforts. He further explained that a new police car has been purchased as well as bicycles; and a cooperative effort between the , Sheriff's Department and Neighborhood Watch is proceeding. CZTY COIINCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dominauez commented on the followina: 1. The clean-up campaign by CR & R was a success. 2. Explained that he did not discuss fee structures for the ball fields. Councilman Winkler commented on the followina: 1. Expressed his interest in involving the City in the Graffiti program with the County area through C.D.B.G. 2. Stated that he was interested in Mr. Sukoff's idea for Master Planning of parks. Councilwoman Cherveny commented on the followina: 1. Suggested that Mr. Jeffries get in touch with Bob Busters office after the first of the year for support of the development of a Graffiti program in the County. 2. Thanked A.O.P.E. volunteers, Hilda Barnhart, Santa, Fire, Police and City employees who worked through the holidays. 3. Addressed Mr. Dawson and expressed her support of the launching rights for the persons in the County who are on the lake front. She stated that she would like provide a letter of her support. Councilman Alonai commented on the followina: 1. Thanked H.O.P.E., the staff at the Community Center, Chamber of Commerce, D.B.A., Hilda Barnhart, Bud Attridge, the Kids of S.O.K. and E.V.M.W.D. for their donation, participation and support during the holiday season. 2. Expressed his thanks to the entire community for their support and the opportunity to serve as Councilman. Mavor Washburn commented on the followina: 1. Explained that the deadline for the position on Planninq Commission will be extended to January 15, 1993. 2. Encouraged local business to be involved in the Business Watch program. 3. Addressed graffiti problems in the County and the possibility of the area contracting with the City to help solve the problems. THE CiTY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:28 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:40 P.M. . __ _ __._ __ _ ~ ~ PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 1993.. CL03ED SESSION THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE REDEVELOPMEHT AGENCY AT 9:40 P.M. TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION SPECIFICALI,Y LAKE SIDE. > THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 9:55 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. ~ MOVED BY CHERVENY, SECONDED BY DOMINGIIEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:55 P.M. ~~/ ~~ GARY WASHBDYtN, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY F LAKE ELSINORE l.' \~~~~ c~'~ . ADRIA L. BRYNING, DEPU CITY C~bERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE