HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-1991 City council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1991
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Washburn at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Kasad.
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 Basham, Planning Manager Strandgaard and City Clerk
Kasad.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
A. Presentation = Communitv Development Corp• = Lake Elsinore
Historical Survev.
John Matson, President, Community Development Corporation,
commented briefly on the historical survey and presented Vick
Knight to further detail the project.
Vick Knight explained the contract with the City and commented
on the various historical sites within the City. He also
proposed the distribution of the documents and suggested
adoption of an ordinance similar to the sample provided. He
advised that there will be a half hour program on King Video
Channel 3 to show the historical sites.
Mayor Washburn thanked the Community Development Corporation
for their efforts and requested that staff review the proposal
for preservation of the history of this community.
B. Presentation - Report on 1993 Riverside Countv Centennial
Celebration Plans.
Robert Fitch, 5811 Argyle
Centennial will be May 9,
planning underway and the
including Vick Knight and
proposed gala celebration
events which will begin i
Street, Riverside, advised that the
1993 and commented on the advanced
committee working on the celebration
Hugh Walker. He detailed the
and welcomed suggestions for the
z the fall of 1992.
Mayor Washburn introduced Hugh Walker whom he appointed to the
County Committee. Mr. Walker commented on the qualifications
of Mr. Fitch to lead this effort.
C. Proclamation - Peace Corps, 30th Anniversarv.
Mayor Washburn advised that the representative of the Peace
Corps was not able to be present, and read the proolamation
which will be sent to them.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Vance White, a resident of Eureka Street, Lake Elsinore,
commented on a sewage treatment plan operating in San Diego County
and presented the Council with information on the program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO APP~OVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. City Council Meeting - February 26, 1991.
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
b. Planning Commission Meeting - February 6, 1991.
c. Planning Commission Meeting - February 20, 1991.
2. Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report for
February, 1991.
3. Received and ordered filed the Code Enforcement Activity
Report for February, 1991.
4. Received and ordered filed the Structure Abatement Activity
Report for February, 1991.
5. Ratified the Warrant List for February 28, 1991.
6. Approved Revised Western Riverside Council of Governments
Joint Powers Agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute it
on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Tentative Tract Map 26065, Annexation No. 58 and Zone Chanae
90-14 - Tozai. Inc.
Continued from February 26, 1991.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO MARCH 26, 1991.
32. Tentative Tract M~ 25098 = Grunder/Nieto.
A request to subdivide 80 acres into 233 lots and an
approximate 6 acre dedicated open space area, for property
located east of Interstate 15 and the closed Elsinore
landfill, north of Franklin Street and the Canyon Creek
Specific Plan Area.
Planning Manager Strandgaard, highlighted this request and
detailed prior concerns with the Landfill site. She also
detailed the dedication of specified parcels and vapor barrier
required to mitigate those concerns. She commented that two
pieces of correspondence were received and have been addressed
by Conditions 61, 23A and 43.
The City Clerk reported no additional written comments or
protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. asking
those in favor of this project to speak. The following people
spoke:
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Tom Tice, 17611 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, representing
the applicant, concurred with Staff and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Ken Bucanan, 2098 Lower Lake Road, Santa Ana, representing
Marianna Mohylyn, adjacent property owner; advised that they
are in support of the project, but requested that adequate
access to Ms. Mohylyn's property be available. He expressed
concern that the access has not been provided as previously
discussed. He suggested that the lots be reworked to
alleviate the restricted access.
Tom Bitney, Keith Engineering, also representing Ms. Mohylyn,
further commented on the access concerns particularly with her
proposed commercial development.
Mayor Washburn asked those in opposition to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.
Councilman Buck expressed concern with the acceptance of the
proposed parcels for maintenance; and suggested that Lot D be
addressed by the traffic engineer.
Public Servioes Director Basham olarified that there are
already three points of access for Ms. Mohylyn's property and
other possible points available.
Councilman Dominguez requested that staff comment on the
maintenance of the dedicated parcels. City Manager Molendyk
suggested that the maintenance of that area be done through a
homeowners' association. Planning Manager Strandgaard
clarified that the applicant requested that the City take
control of this property and that the County recommended that
it remain as it is for the time being with no landscaping or
improvements. City Manager Molendyk questioned the actual
future potential of that area becoming a park. Staff
clarified the County requirement to develop or maintain the
area.
Extensive Council discussion ensued regarding the vapor
barrier system and the future potential hazardous waste
problems that could occur. Council consensus was to continue
this item for two weeks and request that Mr. Nelson from
County Waste Management.be present to clarify mitigation
measures and hazardous potential.
The Public Hearing was reopened at 7:55 p.m.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS.
BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
51. Temporary Use Permit 91-2 = Tim Nowell-Usticke & Alan Manee.
A request to operate a temporary outdoor recreation facility
within Specific Plan Area G at the north-west corner of Main
Street and Camino Del Norte.
Senior Planner Delgadillo detailed this request and suggested
revision of Condition #l0 to allow hours of operation from S
a.m. to 10 p.m.
Alan Manee, Manee Consulting, representing the applicant
explained that this request is for 90 days only with a future
potential of a permanent site in Lake Elsinore. He further
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explained that this would be the first commercial facility in
the U.S. He introduced the manager of this facility and the
jump master to oversee the jumps and detailed their background
and experience. He detailed the safety precautions being
proposed and the insurance which is being worked out. Mr.
Manee commended City staff for their cooperation and quick
processing of this request.
John Welch, Jump Master, commented on the training,
registration process and standards
Mayor Washburn inquired how many people would be in the cage
at one time. Mr. Welch advised that there would be 2 or 3,
one jumping, a jump master and possibly an assistant jump
master. Mayor Washburn further inquired how much training is
offered to jumpers. Mr. Welch detailed the information
provided.
Councilman Dominguez requested that Condition #14 be amended
to read "Failure to enforce this condition will result in
revocation of the Permit."
Council inquired how much insurance would be required of this
facility. City Attorney Harper clarified that this would be
on private property. Administrative Services Director Boone
advised that the Joint Powers Insurance Authority had
recommended the maximum coverage possible.
Councilman Winkler commented on the assumption of risk in
skydiving and suggested a waiver be completed by each
participant. City Attorney Harper supplied additional
verbiage for Condition #3 to provide for this waiver.
Mr. Nowell-Usticke commented on the waiver they will require,
which is similar to that used by skydivers.
Councilman Starkey questioned the potential of a permanent
structure vs. the crane and the screening proposed by
Condition #13. Mr. Nowell-Usticke advised that it would
probably remain a crane facility and detailed the screening
which is already present due to the canyons and hills and the
angles from which the site would be visible.
Mayor Washburn requested that in the event of a major event
the City Planning Department and Sheriff's Department be
notified to prevent traffic and other related problems.
Mayor Washburn stressed the tempbrary nature of this approval.
City Manager Molendyk questioned the opening date. Mr. Manee
advised that they are projecting April 1, 1991.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO GRANT TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 91-2 AS RECOMMEND WITH REVISIONS
TO CONDITIONS 3, 10 AND 14 AS DISCUSSED.
Conditions of Approval:
1. No later than 15 days from the date of the final
action on this case by the approval body or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first, the
ipplicant shall pay all fees required by the City £or
the processing of this case.
2. Prior to the commencement of any grading, the
applicant shall obtain permission from all affected
property owners and shall submit a grading plan to
the Building Department for review and approval.
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Prior to the issuance of building permits and or the
commencement of operations, whichever comes first,
the applicant shall provide to the Director of
Planning a binder of liability insurance naming the
City as additional insured as required by the City
Risk Manager. Further, applicant shall provide an
individual waiver of liability in a form
satisfactory to the City Attorney.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits and or the
commencement of operations, whichever comes first,
the applicant shall secure temporary electrical
permits from the Building Department for the
inspection of all electrical equipment and arrange
for a full onsite inspection.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits and or the
commencement of operations, whichever comes first,
the applicant shall provide proof to the Director of
Planning that the following facilities will be
provided onsite:
* Two twenty (20) lb AB rated fire extinguisher.
* A thirty (30) foot clear, bare to ground, fire
break around the entire jumpinq/parking area.
* One portable restroom for each sex
* Two bottled water dispensers and twelve (12) 5
gallon bottles of drinking water.
* A first Aid Station for emergency use.
* Six (6) 35 gallon trash containers.
6. Prior to the placement of any temporary office
trailer/structure, the applicant shall submit site,
elevation and floor plans to the Director of Planning
for review and approval.
Prior to the commencement of operations, the
applicant shall provide proof to the Director of
Planning, that the applicant has met all County of
Riverside Health Department requirements for food and
beverage service.
8. This Temporary Activity Permit shall be valid for a
period not to exceed 90 consecutive days beginning
April 1, 1991, and expiring on June 30, 1991.
9. Prior to the commencement,of operations, the
applicant shall provide proof to the Director of
Planning, that all parking spaces have been cleared
and chalked, and rechalked as needed but at least
once a week.
10. The hours of operation for this activity shall be 8
a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
11. Prior to the initiation of any night operation the
applicant shall submit to the Director of Planning
lighting information indicating the fixture type,
method of illumination and power output, and the
location of all proposed light standards.
12. Prior to the commencement of operations, the
applicant shall post surety in the amount of one
thousand dollars ($1,000) to ensure that the
temporary trailer is removed from the site and the
site is restored to the conditian that previously
existed.
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13. Prior to the issuance of any building permit and or
commencement of operations, whichever comes first,
the applicant shall submit to the Director of
Planning, documentation illustrating that the
proposed activity will be adequately screened from
the Corona Freeway or Camino Del Norte. Adequate
screening is defined as not seeing any persons
falling from the cage and crane from the freeway or
any street.
14. The sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic
beverages at this activity shall be prohibited for
the duration of the 90 day period. The applicant
shall take all reasonable precautions to enforce this
condition. Failure to enforce this condition will
result in revocation of the Permit.
15. Prior to the placement of any type of sign onsite
advertising this activity, the applicant shall submit
to the Director of Planning for review and approval
plans indicating the size, materials and location of
any proposed sign.
5?. Kanaaroo Rat Allocation/Protests.
City Attorney Harper detailed the letter of protest received
from Pardee Construction. He further detailed the action
necessary to prevent impact on monies already deposited with
the Joint Powers Authority. He suggested an agreement with an
indemnification clause as proposed by Best, Best and Krieger,
and recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute
the indemnification.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
Tt) APPROVE TI3E AGREEMENT AS PROPOSED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
A.rTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN.
BJSINESS ITEMS
53. Second Readina _ Ordinance No. 912.
Approving Zone Change 90-12 - Albert A. Leon.
M~:~VED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 912:
ORDINANCE N0. 912
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING TWO (2) 9,000 SQUARE FOOT PARCELS FROM R-2 (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (IiIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED
BETWEEN RILEY AND LANGSTAFF STREETS APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET
NORTH OF SUMNER AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE 90-12: ALBERT A. LEON).
U:ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
A"_ES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER,
WASHBURN
N~ ES: ~'OUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
AiSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CTTY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Molendyk requested a joint closed session with the
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Redevelopment Agency to discuss personnel matters and acquisition
of property. City Attorney Harper clarified that land
acquisition discussion would be limited to discussion of the Lehr
Option and contacts with Carmella Loelkes. City Attorney xarper
also requested discussion of litigation entitled LEA vs the City
and Redevelopment Agency.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Buck thanked staff for their efforts during the storm
last week in assisting both City and County residents. He also
thanked Mother Nature for her provision of water for the Lake.
Councilman Winkler also thanked staff for assisting the residents
during the storm. He requested an update on the West End
Assessment District and the storm related problems it will
mitigate. Public Services Director Basham advised that it would
be presented to the Public Works Committee in the next week and
then to the full Council. Councilman Dominguez offered Councilman
Winkler the opportunity to attend the Public Works Committee
meeting in his absence on the 21st.
Councilman Winkler also requested an update on the Tuscany Hills
Park which is nearing completion. City Manager Molendyk commented
on water for park site construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey advised that he had spoken with Community
Services Director Watenpaugh to assure that the troops in the
Persian Gulf are recognized in connection with the July 4th
celebration.
Councilman Dominguez thanked staff £or acknowledging his birthday.
Mayor Washburn advised that 57 letters have gone out to the
troops to date. He also advised that there will be a surprise
recognition for the troops later. He also thanked mother nature
for here help with water for the Lake. He commented on the new
water district ordinance and advised that he has requested
formation of a task force.
City Manager Molendyk advised that the Water District is working
on the make-up of the task force with a City representative.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:35 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:38 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO JOINT CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE
MATTERS DETAILED BY CITY MANAGER MOLENDYK AT 8:38 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:49 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COU~CIL MEETING AT 9:50 P.M.
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~~H RN, MAYOR
' LAKE ELSINORE
CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE