HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-1991 City Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1991
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Bill Starkey.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER
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 and Deputy City Clerk Bryning.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Dick Knapp, 29690 Dwan Drive, Lake Elsinore, questioned
proposed the time of Public Comment which was set just prior to
_ City Manager Comments section of the C9ty Council Agenda. He
stated that he would like an opportunity to address items heard by
Council before a decision is made. (F: 120.1)
Ms. Tere Cherveny, 1409 W. Sumner, Lake Elsinore, questioned item
number six, Revised Council Policy - Agenda Preparation and agreed
with Mr. Knapp in regard to the public addressing Council regarding
agenda items, under consideration and not giving the public the
opportunity to express their views in regard to items of concern.
(F: 120.1)
Mr. George G. Alongi, P.O. Box 901, Lake Elsinore, wished to
recognize all the volunteers who organized and participated in the
Lake Elsinore Christmas parade and thanked all the merchants for
their cooperation and assistance. (F: 120.1)
Mr. Molendyk explained that there was some confusion on item number
six regarding Agenda Preparation and that number 10 was for public
comments regarding non-agenda items, but that the public would be
allowed to discuss items regarding the agenda in the first of the
meeting. He further explained that it was the intent to have public
comments for agenda items only following:the Presentations/
Ceremonials section. (F: 120.1)
City Attorney Harper further explained that due to a recent
_ amendment to the Brown Act, it requires that there be a public
Comment Section on items which are on the agenda prior to the
' Council taking action on them. The purpose of the change was to
allow for that. It is suggested that Council make a place on the
Agenda list or for Council to allow for each item to be addressed
as it comes up. (F: 120.1)
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PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
A. Proclamation = S_S,, B r er Basket. (F: 122.1)
Mayor Washburn explained that the owner of S.S. Burger Basket
could not attend, but that he wanted to thank them for their
efforts on Thanksgiving and read the Proclamation to the
audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration:
Item Nos. 6 and 7.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED.
1. The following Minutes were approved:
a. Adjourned City Council Meeting - November 26, 1991. (F: 44.4)
b. Regular City Council Meeting - November 26, 1991. (F: 44.4)
The following Minutes were received and ordered filed:
c. Planning Commission Meeting - November 20, 1991. (F: 60.3)
2. Received and ordered filed the Building Activity Report for
November, 1991. (F: 32.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Code Enforcement Activity Report
for November, 1991. (F: 54.1)
4. Received and ordered filed the Structure Abatement Activity
Report for November, 1991. (F: 32.4)
5. Ratified Warrant List for November 27, 1991. (F: 12.3)
8. Approved and accepted the Notice of Completion for Sewer Pump
Stations 1 and 2- Northwest Sewer Assessment District 86-1
Project. (F: 22.3)
9. Approved the Amended Tract Map 24856 subject to the City
Engineer's acceptance as being true and accurate and authorized
the City Clerk to sign said map and arrange for recordation.
(F: 160.2)
10. Approved the Dedication of Right of Way for Lincoln Street and
authorized the Mayor to sign the deeds and the City Clerk to
record said documents. (F: 132.1)
11. Approved and accepted Quitclaim Deeds for Water Rights and
authorized the City Clerk to record said documents from various
locations including: (F: 132.1)
783 Lake Street
30085 McBurney Avenue
Mill Street (Tract Unit 5)
307 E. Frankl9n Street
308 Mohr Street
307 Mohr Street
29900 Illinois Street
625 Acacia Street
641 Acacia Street
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12. Approved the establishment of a Public Hearing on Bridge and
Major Thoroughfare Fee Program - January 14, 1992. (F: 156.1)
13. Approved public hearing date of January 14, 1992, for the
following;
a. Cost Recovery - Structure Abatement - 311 W. Pottery
Street. (F: 32.4)
b. Cost Recovery - Structure Abatement - 268 through 276 N.
Ellis Street. (F: 32.4)
14. Approved public hearing date of January 28, 1992, for the
following:
a. Cost Recovery - Structure Abatement - 18010 Heald Avenue.
(F: 32.4)
b. Cost Recovery - Structure Abatement - 18975 Palomar. (F: 32.4)
ITEMS PULLED fROM CONSfNT CALENDAR
6. Revised Council Policv = Aaenda Prenaration = Resolution No.
91-95. (F: 120.1) -'
Mayor Washburn stated that with previous staff and public input
he would propose that an item be added into the policy
procedure to read as follows:
1. Time, Date and Location of Meeting
2. Call to Order
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Presentation/Ceremonials
6. Public Comments (Regarding Agenda Items)
7. Consent Calendar
8. Public Hearings
9. Business/Discussion Items
10. Business Items
11. Public Comments (Regarding Non-Agendized Items)
12. City Manager Reports
13. City Council Reports
14. Closed Session
15. Adjournment
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE REVISED POLICY N0. 100-4 AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION N0. 91-95 WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION N0. 91-95
A RESOCUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REVISED COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 100-4 REGARDING
PREPARATION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
7. Resolution initiatinq General Municipal Election Process for
April 14' 1992. (F: 72.2)
Councilman Dominguez questioned the time of the polling places
of the election and explained that at last election the polls
were held open an extra hour and he felt that due to the poor
showing for that hour, it should go back to the original hours.
City Attorney Harper stated that by taking no action the hours
would be the same as set by the State of California which are
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION3 INITIATING THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PROCESS FOR APRIL 14, 1992 WHICH READ AS
FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION N0. 91-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING ~OTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992, fOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
AND REQUESTING THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF
THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CONDUCT SAID ELECTION.
RESOLUTION N0. 91-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO
MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE
AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Tentative Financial Parcel Mag 27291 _ Lona Beach Eauities.
A request to consider approval of a subdivision of 500 acres
into 2 parcels located North of I-15 on either side of Lake
Street. (F: 110.2)
City Manager Molendyk explained that Planning Commission at
their November 10, 1991 meeting approved Tentative Financial
Parcel Map 27291. He further explained that this project is a
proposal for a subdivision of 500 acres into 2 parcels for
conveyance purposes. Mr. Molendyk stated that staff recommends
that Council approve Tentative Financial Parcel Map 27291
subject to the findings and conditions.
The Deputy City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m., asking
those persons in favor of the project to speak.
Mr. John Friedman, Long Beach Equities, 2042 Armacost Ave.,
West Los Angeles, spoke in favor of the project and presented
revised map of the subdivision with an explanation of the land
use presented. Mr. Friedman asked that Council delete
Engineering Condition No. 4 which calls for a dedication of an
88-foot street right-of-way along Walker Canyon Road. He
stated that this would be impractical and the adopted General
Plan Circulation Element states that if the road does not show
on the map then it is to be classified as a local street.
Walker Canyon Road does not appear on the map. The chart in
the General Plan states that all local streets shoutd be 60
feet. Mr. Friedman stated that this is a Financial Parcel Map
and the street can be addressed at a later time and therefore
Condition No. 4 can be deleted now and readdressed at a later
time.
Mayor Washburn asked for those persons opposed to the project
to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at
7:28 p.m.
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Councilman Buck stated that he recognized the problem in regard
to the roadway and that the city could still obtain two roads
in each direction.
Public Services Director Tecca stated that the roadway
classification requires that a secondary highway have an 88
foot dedication. This gives the City the ability to place
bicycle lanes, additional capacity if necessary and the number
of travel lanes n,ecessary for the expected population which
will be in that area. Staff asked for this dedication to
answer the changes that have taken place since the adoption of
the 1989 Traffic Circulation Plan. A study for the change in
this area is expected to be finished within the next 60 days.
Councilman Dominguez asked if the Council could put this item
off for the 60 days until the study is complete.
Mayor Washburn stated that the roadway can be addressed at a
later time. He further stated that he did not have a problem
removing it at this point.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF
THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE TENTATIVE FINANCIAL PARCEL MAP N0. 27291
BASED ON THE fINDINGS AND CONDITIONS DELETING N0. 4 OF THE
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS:
Findinas
1. Conditions of Approval have been prepared to address
identified conditions under which the project is
currently being considered. These conditions provide
a safeguard to insure that the pro~ect is keeping
with current City goals and policies.
2. This project, as approved, complies with the Goals
and Objectives of the General Plan and the Alberhill
Ranch Specific Plan.
3. The site, subject to the attached conditions, is
suitable for this type of development.
Engineerina Deoartment Conditions
1. The app'roval of this Tentative Parcel Map 27291 is
for financing and sate purposes only. No building
permit or grading permits or any other building or
construction activity is authorized pursuant to this
Tentative Financial Parcel Map 27291. Property within
Tentative Parcel Map shall apply for approval
pursuant to the normal City of Lake Elsinore
procedures prior to any building or grading activity
on the subject site.
2. Dedicate underground water rights to the City of Lake
Elsinore (Municipal Code 16.52.030).
3. Execute an agreement to annex to the City's Lighting
and Landscaping Assessment District.
32. Recoverv of Expenditures = Nuisance Abatement on Chestnut
Street. North of Prosoect. (F: 32.4) ,
City Manager Molendyk explained this item and detailed the
process as proposed.
The Deputy City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
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Mayor Washburn opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m., asking
those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT TO CONFIRM THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVIGES DIRECTOR TO PLACE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
AND/OR LIEN ON THE PROPERTY TO RECOVER ALL RELATED COSTS AND
INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON.
APPEALS
33. A eal of 516 N. Main Street. (F: 21.1)
Mayor Washburn introduced the item and stated that there had
been a written request to continue this item.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO
CONTINUE THE APPEAL OF 516 NORTH MAIN STREET TO JANUARY 14, 1992.
BUSINESS ITEMS
51. Chamber of Commerce Special Events Request/Facilitv Use
Aqreement. (F: 108.4)
City Manager Molendyk explained that the Council at their
meeting of November 12, 1991, appointed a subcommittee to meet
with representatives of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of
Commerce to address the Chamber's request for special events
fee waiver, City cosponsorship and the Chamber's ongoing use
of the Chamber's office space. Mr. Molendyk stated that it was
agreed that the Chamber of Commerce would pay 60 cents per
square foot, or $300 per month for the rental of their office
space beginning January 1, 1992. In addition, the Chamber
staff, during regular working hours, will facilitate meetings
in the conference room and be sure to coordinate the schedule
with the City Clerk's Office. Further based on the
subcommittee's recommendation, if approved by the City Council,
the City will see a positive effect on the General Fund.
Mr. David C. Steel of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of
Commerce clarified Condition No. 16 stating that the barricades
will be provided by the City but the Chamber people would pick
them up,place them and return them to the City.
Councilman Dominguez stated that he would like to add a
Condition. He explained that he would like to see a barricade
at the corner of Franklin and Conklin to prevent people from
proceeding up the road only to have to turn around and come
back.
Mayor Washburn clarified that fact that the office rent was for
the office space and not the conference room.
Councilman Dominguez commended staff, the committee and the
Chamber for their cooperative efforts.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
BY THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PERMIT
WITH CONDITIONS AND THE ADDED CONDITION TO BARRICADE THE CORNER OF
FRANKLIN AND CONKLIN AND NOT WAIVE THE fEE OF'$750.00, DIRECT STAFF
TO PREPARE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR RENTAL OF THE CHAMBER'S OFFICE SPACE AND DIRECT STAFF TO BRING
FORTH A REVISED SPECIAL EVENTS/TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PERMIT
PROCESS. THE CONDITIONS FOR THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PERMIT 91-13 ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
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1. Obtain grading permission from all property owners
affected.
2. Submit all binders of Liability Insurance naming the City
as additional insured as required by the City Risk
Manager prior to January 3, 1992.
3. Meet all County Fire Department requirements including,
but not limited to, provision of fire extinguishers,
maintenanceTof designated twelve-foot (12') fire lane
around the perimeter of the Carnival grounds at all
times, provisions for the ingress and egress of emergency
vehicles to and from said grounds, use of approved tarps
and fabric coverings, and Fire Safety inspection of
premises prior to opening.
4. Secure temporary electrical permits from the Building
Division for inspection of all electrical equipment and
arrange for a full site inspection.
5. Signs should be posted at the entry to the Rodeo Grounds,
and in the parking areas, stating that no alcoholic
beverages can be brought into the grounds.
6. Portable phones should be available for emergency use
(Temporary Phone Booths).
7. A First Aide Station should be present in case of minor
in~uries.
8. Enter into an agreement with the Sheriff's Department to
provide for security and provide information to the City
that this agreement has been reached by January 3, 1992.
9. Provide proof that applicant has met all County Health
Department requirements including:
a. Pull required Health Department permits for
food service by January 3, 1992.
b. Pump out holding tanks by January 10, 1992.
c. Provide grease holding and disposal method to
the County Health Department by January 10, 1992.
d. Clean and screen food both by January 10, 1992.
e. Provide adequate drinking water facilities for the
public by January 10, 1992.
f. Provide adequate public restroom facilities.
10. Install improved lighting at both sides of the crosswalk
and provide additional Tighting to the parking lot across
Franklin Street. •
11. Clear and chalk parking aisles and emergency lanes by
January 9, 1992. Parking spaces to be rechalked during
event as needed.
12. All brush, weeds, litter and similar combustibles shall be
cut and removed from all parking areas no later than
January 3, 1992, and a thirty-foot (30') wide disked area
should be provided around the entire perimeter of all
parking areas.
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13. Parking shall be prohibited on both sides of Franklin
Street adjacent to the Rodeo. Temporary "No Parking Any
Time" signs shall be posted on barricades placed not more
than 150 feet apart between a point approximately 1,000
feet west of the entrance to a point 1,000 feet east of
the entrance. These are to be maintained for the duration
of the Rodeo event.
14. The entrance to the parking lot shall be clearly marked so
that all motorists will know where to enter and exit the
parking lot.
15. If the open areas across Franklin Avenue are to be used
for parking, the Franklin Avenue side is to be roped off
so that pedestrians are funneled to cross only at the
crosswalk. If a large number of pedestrians are generated
at any time, some sort of attendant traffic control will
be required to stop vehicles when pedestrians need to
cross.
16. All signs and barricades (provided by City) are to be
picked up, installed and removed by the applicant.
Removal shall occur no later than the following day after
the event.
17. The applicant shall remove all trash and debris that
results from the event; and from the street right-of-way
on Franklin Avenue and on Casino Drive.
18. Grading of the rodeo grounds should be minimal and no
alteration of the existing contours shall be permitted.
19. Barricades will be placed on Franklin Street and Conklin
Avenue to close the street off to traffic.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Attorney Harper stated that there is a need for a closed
session for potential litigation on Adams vs. City of Lake
Elsinore, and O.M.G. vs. City of Lake Elsinore.
City Manager Molendyk commented on the Winter Fest and stated that
the City received lots of compliments and he thanked the Council
for their participation.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Dominguez stated that he had received a memo regarding
the traffic control on Collier Street near the Outlet Center.
Mayor Washburn stated that Public Services Director Tecca is
working on a left turn lane at the intersection of Riverside Drive
and Collier. Mayor Washburn questioned Mr. Tecca regarding the
status of Phase II of Collier and Nichols.
Public Services Director Tecca stated that at this time there are
no specific dates, but the Phase II is moving very fast to get the
roadway open to Nichols. The Widening of the approach of Riverside
to Collier is being worked on now and the City is working with
Cal-Trans to resolve this situation.
Mayor Washburn thanked staff, all the merchants, the organizations
and the public for attending the Winter Fest. He further stated
that the event turned out well and that there were approximately
1,200 people.
Mayor Washburn thanked all the persons who participated in and with
the parade. He stated that that was also a success.
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Mayor Washburn further announced that he will be on a talk show,
KFI, next Saturday at approximately 1:00 p.m. regarding the Outlet
Center. He invited the public to call in if they had any questions
regarding the Outlet Center.
Councilman Starkey thanked Carlin Test who helped do the count down
to light the Christmas tree.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEET,ING WAS RECESSED AT 7:52 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:55 P.M. '
CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED TO JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF LITIGATION WITH
ADAMS ADVERTISING, LAKE ELSINORE ASSOCIATES, OUTDOOR MEDIA GROUP AT
7:55 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:07 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT 70 ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
10:08 P.M. TO DECEMBER 19, 1991 AT ¢:00 P.M.
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