HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-1991 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1991
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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 Allegianoe was led by Councilman Buck.
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 and City Clerk Kasad.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Emerson Brigham, 33500 McGrew Drive, commented on his statements
at the last City Council meeting regarding the 0utlet Center. He
expressed concern with the actions relating to this project on
which the Mayor has voted and the potential for conflict of
interest. Mr Brigham then commented on an agreement with
Eastlake Community Builders for the floodplain area. He expressed
further concern with this agreement in that he feel the property
owners rights have been sold off without their knowledge. He
questioned the possible response of those property owners to the
actions of the City Council.
Tere Cherveny, 1409 W. Sumner, commended staff for the preparation
of a balanced budget and suggested additional consideration prior
to the approval of the proposed budget. She commented that an
approximate $40,000 worth of Business Improvement District funds
are not reflected in revenues or allocations. She questioned this
deletion and the possibility of other pertinent deletions. She
commented on the improved level of services being provided by the
Lake Elsinore Animal Friends and suggested an increase in
allocation to $75,000. She expressed concern with the maintenance
of the current level of law enforcement rather than an increased
level, citing increasing population and increasing crime rates.
She suggested that less emphasis be given to commercial
development and more concern be given to services and capital
improvements for the Community. (F:3o,1)
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
A. Proclamation = Adolph Korn Memorial Scholarshib Recipient
Camron Gutierrez. (F:56.2)
Mayor Washburn commented on the Senior Awards Night at
Elsinore High School and the opportunity to represent the City
at that event. He called Camron Gutierrez to the podium for
presentation and read the proclamation honoring him for his
achievement in receiving the Adolph Korn Memorial Scholarship,
Camron thanked the City Council for the scholarship and
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thanked the Mayor for the presentation at award night
ceremonies.
B. Proolamation = Parks & Recreation Month. (F:122.1)
Mayor Washburn read the proclamation recognizing National
Parks & Recreation Month and presented it to Mayor Pro Tem
,Starkey on behalf of the City and City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration:
Item No. 10.
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. City Council Meeting - June 11, 1991. (F:44.4)
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
b. Planning Commission Meeting - June 5, 1991. (F:60.3)
2. Received and ordered filed the L.E.A.F. Animal Control
Activity Report for May, 1991; and authorized staff to
negotiate a longer term contract and prepare necessary
documentation to allow increased fees for licensing. Also
directed staff to meet with L.E.A,F. representatives to
evaluate the requested $25,000 increase and property
expansion with staff's recommendation to return to City
Council on July 23, 1991. (F:18.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for May 31,
1991. (F:12.5)
4. Ratified Warrant List for June 14, 1991. (F:12.3)
5. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted by Daniel & Karen Scott (CL #91-8). (F:52.2)
6. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted on behalf of David Castillo (CL #91-9A). (F:52.2)
7. Rejected and referred to Claims Administrator the Claim
submitted on behalf of David E. Castillo (CL #91-9B). (F:52.2)
8. Approved Adjustment to Engineers Report for City Wide Lighting
and Landscaping Maintenance District - F/Y 1991/92; and
established July 9, 1991 at the date for the Public Hearing.
(F:22.2)
9. Adopted Resolution No. 91-49 - Opposing Water Company
Surcharges for Reduced Water Consumption. (F:164.1)
RESOLUTION NO. 91-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
OPPOSING WATER COMPANY SURCHARGES FOR REDUCED WATER ~
CONSUMPTION. ~-
11. Approved Riverside County Waste Management Plan for Closure of
the Elsinore Landfill and authorized Mayor to sign Application
for Closure Permit. (F:163.3)
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12. Approved Office on Aging Agreement for the Senior Community
Service Employment Program and authorized the Community
Services Director to execute the agreement. (F:68.1)(X:144.1)
13. Approved Staff Recommendations to direct staff to
negotiate with R.T.A. for an interim Transit Manager and
evaluate and prepare a Request for Proposals for contracting
the Lake Elsinore Transit System. (F:94.1)
j 14. Planning Commission Vacancy - Accepted Resignation Planning
Commissioner Jeffrey Leigh Brown and authorized the City Clerk
to Advertise for Applications beginning immediately and
continuing until Wednesday, July 10, 1991 at 5:00 p.m.
(F:60.3)
15. Approved Final Tract Map 24624-1, and accepted dedication of
Underground Water Rights. (F:160.2)
16. Approved Public Hearing Date of July 9, 1991 for the
following:
a. Tentative Tract Map 24856 Revised - Newcomb
Development, Inc. (Stoneridc~e Partnersl. (F:160.2)
A request to amend Tract 24856 which is comprised of
75 single-family residential lots on 18.5 acres. The
Project is located between the intersection of Rolando
Road with Mountain Street and Running Deed Road west of
Robb Road.
17. Awarded Contract Por West End Community Facilities District
88-3 Trunk Sewer and Lincoln Avenue Waterlinea to Albert W.
Davies, Inc. in the amount of $932,079.00. (F:22.3)
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
10. Demolition of 268-276 Ellis Street. (F:32.4)
Mayor Washburn explained for the public that this will help
with efforts in the downtown area for reduction of crime and
rehabilitation of the area. He detailed the City's current
abatement efforts which are being pursued to enhance the older
portions of the City.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO APPROVE THE DEMOLITION WITH LIEN ON PROPERTY AND DENY THE
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF LOST RENTAL.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Zone Chanae 91-1 and Commercial Project 90-10 - William Seers.
(F;58.2)(X;172.2) -
A request to change the zone from C-P to C-2 for 15 acres and
to construct a 17.250 square foot building for property
located in the Seers Home Center, 50 feet south of Eisenhower,
on the west side of Riverside Drive. Ordinance No. 917.
City Manager Molendyk highlighted this project.
~ i The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
i
- Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. asking
those in favor of this project to speak. The following person
spoke:
John Carmona, 371 Lexington, Upland, representing the
applioant, offered to answer questions.
Mayor Washburn asked those in opposition to speak. Hearing no
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one, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor Washburn questioned Condition #38 and why it had been
decided to remove the middle planters, which could be used for
shade trees. He suggested that he might prefer that they be
added back in.
Mr. Carmona advised that they Would be in agreement either
way, however they had looked at lining up the new parking with
the existing parking. He further commented that they were in
agreement with expanding the end planters to supply more
landscaping.
Councilman Dominguez inquired whether the existing planter
areas would remain. Mr. Carmona confirmed that they would
remain, as would the existing parking lot.
Councilman Buck stressed the need for more landscaping in the
existing lot.
Councilman Starkey commented that more shaded areas are needed
than just the end planters and suggested that more trees be
included in the project throughout the parking area.
Mr. Carmona advised that they are working on the landscaping
plan.
Mayor Washburn requested that the Landscaping Plan be
submitted to the City's Landscape Architect Consultant for
review. He also requested that the wall of the storage area
be landscaped.
Mr. Carmona advised that the storage area will be left open
for security reasons, but they do plan on screening it with
landscaping or something. He offered to work with staff to
develop the best plan. He further advised that they were
pursuing a landscape consultant to help them develop a good
plan.
Mayor Washburn also requested a continuation of the tile trim
on the wall o€ the building. Mr. Carmona advised that
Condition #35.c. offers flexibility on this wall to achieve
the best possible appearance.
Mr. Carmona commented for the record that they may return in
the near future after further research to request a waiver of
fees set by Condition #52 for the median.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION 91-7, APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 91-1 AND
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 917; AND APPROVE COMMERCIAL PROJECT 90-10
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, WITH THE ADDITION OF A REEVALUATION OF
THE EXISTING PARKING FACILITY FOR LANDSCAPING AND ADDRESSING TAE
LANDSCAPING Old THE SOUTH FACE EXISTING WALL WITH ANY POTENTIAL
CHANGES THEIR LANDSCAPING ARCHITECT MAY SUGGEST IN CONCURRENCE
WITH CITY STAFF.
Findinas - Zone Chanae 91-1
1. The proposed Zone Change is consistent with the _
Goals, Policies and Objectives of the General Plan.
2. No environmental impacts are anticipated as a result
of this Zone Change.
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Findinas = Commercial Project 91-1
1. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter
17.82.070, including guarantees and evidence of
compliance with conditions, have been inoorporated
into the approval of the subject project to ensure
development of the property in accordance with the
Objectives o£ Chapter 17.82, Design Review Ordinance.
Plannina Division Conditions
1. Design review approval for Commercial Project 90-10
will lapse and be void unless building permits are
issued within one (1) year. An extension of time, up
to one (1) year per extension may be granted by the
Planning Commission prior to the expiration o£ the
initial Design Review approval upon application by
the developer one (1) month prior to expiration.
2. All Conditions of Approval shall be fully implemented
within the project design in all phases and/or
adhered to strictly.
3. These Conditions of Approval shall be attached or
reproduced upon Page One of Building Plans prior to
their acceptance by the Division of Building and
Safety.
4. All site improvements shall be constructed as
indicated on the approved plot plan and elevations.
Revisions to approved site plans or buildinq
elevations shall be subject to Design Review. All
plans submitted for Building Division Plan Check
-- shall conform with the submitted plans as modified by
Conditions of Approval, or the Planning Commission
through subsequent action.
5. Materials and colors depicted on the materials board
shall be used unless modified by the Community
Development Director or his designee.
6. Buildings shall be constructed as depicted on plans
or as modified by the Community Development Director
or his designee.
A revised site plan and elevation plan shall be
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments by
the applicant prior to Building Division issuance of
permits which reflects all Conditions of Approval.
These revised plans shall become the approved plot
plan only upon the review and approval by the
Planning Manager or designee, prior to issuance of
building permit.
8. Applicant shall meet all Conditions of Approval prior
to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and
release of utilities.
9. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the
City's Grading Ordinance. Construction generated
dust and erosion shall be mitigated in accordance
with the provisions of Municipal Code, Chapter 15.72
and using accepted techniques. Interim ~rosion
control measures shall be'provided thirty (30) days
after the site's rough grading, as approved by the
City Engineer.
l0. A final grading plan shall be submitted and shall be
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subject to the approval of the Chief Building
Official.
11. Applicant is to meet all applicable City Codes and
Ordinances.
12. Meet all State handicap requirements.
13. Meet all Riverside County Health Department
requirements.
14. Project must meet all requirements of Cal-Trans.
15. No outdoor storage shall be allowed for any tenant,
except for designated enclosed storage areas.
16. Trash enclosures shall be constructed per City
standards as approved by the Planning Manager or
designee, prior to issuance of building permits.
17. No roof ladder shall be permitted.
18. Applicant shall use roofing materials with Class "A"
fire rating.
19. The desiqn and construction of the project shall meet
all County Fire Department standards for fire
protection and shall include emergency vehicle
turning radius, and fire resistance requirements for
all building including sprinklers where required, and
any additional requirements requested by the Fire
Marshal. A fire detector cheok assembly shall be
required for any interior fire lanes and hydrants. A
letter shall be submitted verifying compliance prior
to issuance of building permits.
20. All roof mounted equipment shall be at least six
inches (6'~j lower than the parapet wall or top of
equipment well and shall be painted to match the
building. Evidence of compliance shall be included
in building plans.
21. All exterior downspouts shall be painted to match the
building.
22. Any proposed metal mailbox shall be treated to blend
with the center's design theme. Mailbox plans shall
be submitted for approval prior to issuance of
building permits, and shall be subject to the
approval of the postal service and the Planning
Manager or designee, prior to issuance of building
permits.
23. Brick pavers shall be laid in accent strips in the
ooncrete walkway at the building entrance.
24. The final landscaping/irrigation plan and maintenance
program for undeveloped acreage is to be reviewed and
approved by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant
and the Planning Commission, prior to issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy. A landscape Plan Check fee
will be charged prior to final landscape approval
based on the Consultant's fee plus twenty percent
(20%) .
a) All planting areas shall have permanent and
automatic aprinkler system with 100% plant and grass
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coverage using a combination of drip and conventional
irrigation methods.
b) Applicant shall plant street trees, selected from
the City's Street Tree List, a maximum of thirty feet
(30') apart and at least twenty-four-inch (24") box.
c) All planting areas shall be separated from paved
areas with a six inch (6") high and six inch (6")
wide concrete curb.
d) Planting within fifteen feet (15') of
ingress/egress points shall be no higher than
thirty-six inches (36").
e) Landscape planter shall be planted with an
appropriate parking lot shade tree, minimum 24" box
trees to be used, to provide for 50% parking lot
shading in fifteen (15) years.
f) Any transformers and mechanical or electrical
equipment shall be indicated on landscape plan and
sareened as part of the landscaping plan.
g) The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover,
shrubs, and trees and meet all requirements of the
City's adopted Landscape Guidelines. Special
attention to the use of Xeriscape or drought
resistant plantings with combination drip irrigation
system to be used to prevent excessive watering.
h) All landscape improvements shall be bonded 120%
Faithful Performance Bond, and released at completion
_ of installation of landscape requirements
approval/acceptance, and bond 100~ for material and
labor for one (1) year.
i) All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed
within affected portion of any phase at the time a
Cerificate of Occupancy is requested for any
building. All planting areas shall include plantings
in the Xeriscape concept, drought tolerant grasses
and plants.
j) Final landscape plan must be consistent with
approved site plan.
25. All exterior on-site liqhting shall be shielded and
directed on-site so as not to create glare onto
neighboring property and streets or allow
illumination above the horizontal plane of the
fixture. The light fixture proposed is to match the
architecture of the building. No wall pack units
shall be permitted.
a) Any security lighting located on-site shall be
ornamental and shall be shown on building plans,
subject to the approval of the Planning Manager or
designee, prior to issuance of building permit.
'~ 26. Deleted.
27. The applicant shall develop a Master Signage Program
for the center which specifies harmonious and
consistent colors, materials and specification which
will enhance the center's design and meet the
provisions of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Chapter
17.94. The Master Signage Program shall be reviewed
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and approved by the Planning Commission. All signage
including freestanding siqns shall be by City Permit
and in conformance with the approved master Signage
Program. The Master Signage Program shall be
approved prior to issuance of Certificate of
occupancy or release of utilities. Individual sign
permits are required prior to the erection of each
sign.
28. The project shall connect to sewer and meet all
requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water
District (EVMwDj. Applicant shall submit water and
sewer plans to the EVMWD and shall incorporate all
district conditions and standards.
29. All loading zones shall be clearly marked with yellow
striping and shall meet City Standards for loading
zones. This project shall be designed so that every
unit is provided with a 12' x 20' (twelve-foot by
twenty-foot) loading space as required by the City
Municipal Code.
30. Trailers utilized during construction shall be
approved by the Planning Division.
31. Parking stalls shall be double-striped with four-inch
(4") lines two-feet (2') apart.
32. Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building
permits, the applicant shall sign and complete and
"acknowledgment of Conditions~~ and shall return the
executed original to the Community development
Department for inclusion in the case records.
Pro~ ect Specific Conditions
33. The proposed tile arches on both sides of the
storefront entry shall be recessed or placed on a
relieved surface on the front elevation and/or a
comparable architectural variation be provided,
subject to the approval of the Community Development
Manager or his designee.
34. The planter boxes on the front elevations shall be at
least three-feet in height and three-feet wide and be
planted with shrubs and trees, subject tot he City's
Landscape Architect and the Community Development
Manager or his designee.
35. A revised elevation shall be submitted for approval
by the Community Development Manager or his designee
showing the following revisions:
a) Enhanced stucco columns on the front elevation
prior to issuance of building permits.
b) The use of tile enhancements around the windows
and entryway, or in the space located between the
window area and entryway prior to issuance of
building permits.
c) The south elevation broken up with either false
arches, breaks in the wall plane, false vertical beam
accents, or a combination of high growing shrubs and
trees along the wall prior to issuance of building
permits. If landscaping is used as the additional
elevation treatment, one tree shall be provided for
every 15-feet of lineal building frontage.
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d) The roof treatment must be continued on the south
elevation.
36. A revised site plan shall be submitted for approval
by the Community Development Manager or his designee
with the following revision:
a) The location of three (3) trash enclosures.
37. Any walls proposed in conjunction with this project,
including walls for the purpose of screening existing
on-site outdoor storage, must receive Design Review
approval by the Community development Manager or his
designee.
38. The end planter islands of the parking stalls shall
be increased in area and the center planter islands
be deleted, These end planter islands shall be
planted with a combination of ground cover, shrubs
and trees subject to the approval of the City's
Landscape Architect and the Community Development
Manager or his designee.
39. A revised site plan shall be submitted indicating the
looation of 3 trash enclosures subject to the
approval of the Community Development Manger or his
designee.
Engineerina Department Conditions
40. All Public Works requirements shall be complied with
as a condition of development as specified in the .
-, Lake Elsinore Municipal Code at he time a buildinq
permit is issued.
41. Dedicate underground water rights to the City
(Municipal Code, Title 16, Chapter 16.52.030).
Document can be obtained from the Engineering
Department.
42. Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees
(Municipal Code, Title 16, Chapter 1G.34; Resolution
85-26).
43. Submit a"Will-Serve" letter to the City Engineering
department, from the applicable water district,
stating that water and sewer arrangements have been
made for this project. Submit this letter prior to
applying for building permit.
44. Construct all off-site public works improvements per
approved street plans (MUnicipal Code, Title 12).
Plans must be approved and signed by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permit (Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code 16.34).
45. If the existing street improvements are to be
modified, existing street plans on file shall be
modified accordingly and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. An
encroachment permit will be required to do the work.
46. Pay all fees and meet requirements of encroachment
permit issued by the Engineering Department for
construction of off-site public works improvements
(Municipal Code, Title 12,Chapter 12.08 and
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Resolution 83-78). All fees and requirements of
encroachment permit shall be fulfilled prior to
Certificate of Occupancy.
47. Provide fire protection facilities as required in
writing by Riverside County Fire Department.
48. Provide Street lighting and show lighting
improvements on street improvement plans as required
by the City Engineer.
49. On-site drainage shall be conveyed to a public
facility or accepted by adjacent property owners by a
letter of drainage acceptance of conveyed to a
drainage easement.
50. All natural drainage traversing site shall be
conveyed through site, or shall be collected and
conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer.
51. Applicant shall obtain any necessary Cal-Trans
permits and meet all Cal-Trans requirements.
52. Contribute $14,200 for the design and construction of
half a median on Riverside Drive along abutting
property line.
53. Applicant shall contribute $3,000 Public Safety
Mitigation Fee for a traffic signal at the
intersection of Riverside Drive and Grand Avenue per
Resolution No. 83-61. The developer will increase
traffic at the intersection at least two-percent (2~)
and should contribute two-percent (2~) towards
construction.
ORDINANCE NO. 917
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING 15 ACRES LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET SOUTH OF
7s'ISENHOWER ON THE WEST SIDE OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM
COMMERCIAL PARK (C-P) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE
CHANGE 91-1: WILLIAM SEERS/SEERS HOME CENTER.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER,
WASHBURN
NOES: rOUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAiN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
32. Acauisitior~ of Propertv for Lakeshore Drive/Robb Road
Intersection Improvement Resolution No. 91-50. (F:156.2)
City Manager Molendyk detailed the location and purpose of
this action. City Attorney Aarper explained the purpose of
the Resolution of Necessity and clarified that this action
does not impact the value of the property, but merely declares
the need for the property.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. asking
those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
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MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 91-50.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBING A CERTAIN PROJECT;
MAKING A STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC USE FOR WHICH CE4RTAIN
PROPERTIES ARE TO BE TAKEN AND REFERENCE TO STATUTORY
AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN;
DESCRIBING THE GENERAL LOCATION AND EXTENT OF SAID PROPERTY TO
BE TAKEN; DECLARING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS ON THE PUBLIC
INTEREST AND NECESSTIY FOR SAID PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO BE COMMENCED IN
SUPERIOR COURT TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY INCLUDING
APPLICATION FOR POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY PRIOR TO JUDGMENT;
AND MAKING OTHER DETERMINATIONS.
33. Fiscal Year 1991/92 Citv Wide Liahting & Landscabing District
Public Hearina. (F:22.2)
City Manager Molendyk confirmed that a continuance was being
requested.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUE THIS PUBLIC HEARING TO JULY 9, 1991.
34. Adoption of Fiscal Year 1991/92 Budaet. Resolution No. 91-51.
(F:30.1)
City Manager Molendyk commented on previous year's budgets and
on the reduction proposed for this year's budget. He advised
that the proposed budget is balanced at $8,106,600 with a 25~
reduction is personnel over last years starting budget. He
further advised that there is no reduotion in public safety
levels. He addressed the previous question with regard to the
Business Improvement District budget and advised that this is
accounted for separately from the general fund budget, because
the General Fund budget shows only items which impact the
entire Community. He agreed with comments that LEAF has done
a good job and increased the level of service, however, their
request for increased funding was received too late for
inclusion in this budget, but would be coming back to Council
for consideration.
City Manager Molendyk explained that many traditional funding
sources are no longer available and the need for Communities
to find innovative sources.
City Manager Molendyk detailed specific items and capital
improvements in the budget including $2.6 million for police
services, which involves an agressive abatement program to
require clean-up of lots and drug problems in the older areas
of the City; $2.6 million for a new police/community facility,
maintenance of the higher level of fire services implemented
last year, a new fire station at Machado/Lincoln and planning
for a new station at I-15 and Railroad Canyon Road.
City Manager Molendyk further advised that the Capital
Improvement Program included a new restroom at Machado Park,
athletic lighting at Terra Cotta School Park, Slurry 5ea1,
Street Improvements, Improvement of the Robb/Lakeshore
Intersection, five tra£fic signals on Railroad Canyon Road, a
traffic signal at Ortega/Grand and a portion of the traffic
signal at Machado/Lakeshore, Grand Avenue Improvements,
Country Club Heights improvements, and approximately $2
million in various street improvements projects.
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City Manager Molendyk advised for the record that upon
adoption the budget will be available for review in the City
Clerk's Office and the Public Library.
Public Services Director Basham detailed the proposed
improvements for Country Club Heights and advised that they
have been reviewed by the Public Works Committee. He further
explained that plans are underway for a multiple year program
to improve this area.
City Manager Molendyk commented on the impact of Senate Bill
2557 on the City's budget particularly with the pass through
of booking fees. He detailed the budget for the City-Wide
Lighting and Landscaping District and improvements to be made
in the "presidential" tract and the newly annexed area on
Lakeshore.
City Manager Molendyk then detailed the Lake Elsinore Transit
System budget of $330,000 and the Redevelopment Agency
operating budget as well as the $8,984,000 Capital Improvement
Budget. He detailed redevelopment agency capital projects
including design work for the regional mall, Collier Avenue
Improvements, participation in the outflow Channel, second
phase of Main Street, and seed money for Assessment District
behind City Hall.
The Crty Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. asking
those persons interested in the budget to speak. No one
spoke.
Mayor Washburn closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Councilman Starkey commended staff for bringing a balanced
budget for consideration.
Councilman Winkler also commended staff for the budget they
have prepared. He then commented that he was seething over
the comments made by the City Treasurer and addressed the
matters raised in her comments. With regard to police
services, he commented on the increased service levels
achieved in the last year and his amazement that staff has
been able to maintain the current level. He further commented
that by the next budget year Council will be looking at a
multi-year commitment on the Sheriff's contract to allow
sufficient lead time in recruiting and training officers. He
stressed the current service level of one officer per thousand
which seemed an unreachable goal just 5 years ago.
Councilman Winkler then advised that the Council is
aggressively pursuing commercial development and the
importance of commercial development to the economy of cities
following the adoption of Senate Bill 2557. He commented on
the "mall wars" now underway in Riverside County with cities
competing to draw retailers to their communities, and
explained the life line revenue this development brings to
cities. He further commented on what he considered
irresponsible thinking on the part of City Treasurer Tere
Cherveny. He again commended Staff for the good job on the
proposed budqet.
Councilman Buck further stressed the importance of commercial
development and commended staff for the extensive
infrastructure programs being proposed. Ae also stressed the
need for this ~ype of improvem2n~s to continue over a period
of years.
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Mayor Washburn stated that he felt the Mrs. Cherveny was
making a solely political statement, rather than a relevant
issue. He commented that police service is more than
enforcement, and stressed the responsibility of the City's
residents to the law enforcement effort. He further commented
on the possibility of a City-wide Assessment District for
public safety at a later date. He also commented on the code
enforcement and nuisance abatement programs and increased
community services such as those provided by the Human
Services Center. He reminded the Community of the events the
City is working to provide such as the 4th of July events. He
expressed his view that the Community is maturing favorably
and stressed the need for Community recognition and support
of the positive efforts rather than just the negative ones.
City Manager Molendyk reiterated Councilman Winkler statement
with regard to recruitment and training of police officers and
explained that there is nearly a year of lag time for this
process and suggested a possible review of future needs at
mid-year budget review.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 91-51.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
1991/92 AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE
EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN.
BUSINESSf DISCUSSION ITEMS
51. Residential Project 91-2 = A.J. Gallo. (F:138.2)
Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to deny without
prejudice a proposal to construct an eighteen unit apartment
complex located easterly of Lakeshore Drive, southerly of
Riverside Drive between Rose Avenue and Palm Street
(AP#375-041-011, 012, 031, 034, 049, 050, 052).
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM INDEFINITELY.
BUSINESS ITEMS
52. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Ordinance No. 918.
(F:36.2)
Public Services Director Basham detailed this ordinance and
explained the programs which could be made available from the
funds the City would receive from this participation.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 918:
ORDINANCE NO. 918
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
TO REGULATE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION.
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WINKLER,
WASHBURN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
53. Amended Joint Powers Aareement creatina the Elsinore Vallev
Water Transmission Authoritv. (F:68.1)(X:134.7)
.City Attorney Harper explained the proposed amendment intended
to clarify the powers of the agency and the limitations on the
sale of potable water within the jurisdiction of EVMWD.
Mayor Washburn suggested continuance of this item to allow
review by EVMWD and their attorneys prior to City Council
approval.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BUCK TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM.
54. Desianation of Southern California Joint Powers Insurance
Authoritv Director & Alternate. (F:88,1)
Mayor Washburn recommended that Councilman Winkler serve as
the Director and offered to serve as the Alternate.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY uNANIMOUS
VOTE TO CONFIRM COUNCILMAN WINKLER AS THE DIRECTOR AND MAYOR
WASHBURN AS THE ALTERNATE.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Molendyk commented on the adopted budget and thanked
the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board for their support in
the budget process and the reduction efforts. He also thanked
management and the employees for their support and flexibility in
dealing with the reductions.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Buck thanked the Community for its support of the
Golden Spectrum Chili Cook-off and thanked Neil Molendyk and Jim
and Joanie Rhoades for their work on the event.
Mayor Washburn announced the arrival of Councilman and Mrs.
Winkler's new son Scott James Winkler, now one week old.
Mayor Pro Tem Starkey commented that he was qlad Council and Staff
was planning to
was planning to work with LEAF and bring back recommendations. He
commended LEAF for their efforts.
Mayor Washburn commented further on LEAF that they have done an
outstanding job, but reminded them that that veterinarian issues
need to be resolved.
Mayor Washburn further advised that he has received a request
regarding the Yarborough Park restrooms that are rundown and not
well maintained. City Manager Molendyk advised that staff is
aware of the problem and will be following up.
Mayor Washburn also commented on the Board of Supervisors meeting
he attended this date regarding the Temescal/E1 Cerrito Community
Plan and the input the City provided to the Board. He felt the
County was receptive to the input.
Mayor Washburn detailed the events planned for the 4th of July,
including the Classic Car Show, Helen Reddy & Jim Morris is
concert, recognition of the returning troops and the fireworks.
Mayor Wasliburn advised that there was need for a City Council
closed session.
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THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 8:26 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION ADAMS ADVERTISIN6 VS. CITY AND LEA VS. CITY AND
A MATTER OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION. COUNCILMAN WINKLER ADVISED
THAT HE WOULD BE ABSTAINING FROM DISCUSSION OF ADAMS ADVERTISING
VS. THE CITY.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:06 P.M.
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CITY O LAKE ELSINORE
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CITY OF LAKE EI;SINORE