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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-1988 City Council Minutes 144 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1988 ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Strigotte at 7:00 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dominguez. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Miller, Public ~ervices Director Kirchner and City Clerk Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Carl Valente, property manager for the Brookstone Landing Center, requested Council consideration of an ordinance prohibiting skateboards and bicycles from sidewalks and shopping center parking lots. -- 2. Lee Allen, 270 Avenue 9, commented on problems he has encountered in attempting to maintain access from his property to Lakeshore Drive. He requested that staff work with him to resolve the problems. Mayor Strigotte referred Mr. Allen to Public Services Director Kirchner for assistance. CEREMONIALS/PRESENTATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and discussion: Item Nos. 4 and 8b. MOVED BY VERMILLION, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY Cl;ANn~OCS VOTE TO APPROVED THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS ..::)rd::'f'En:~ED. 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. February 23, 1988 - Regular City Council Meeting. The following Minutes were received and filed: b. February 16, 1988 - Planning Commission MeetiLg. 2. Ratified Warrant List for February, 1988 in the amount of $949,118.90. -- 145 PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 3. Approved Letter of Support of Senate Bill 151 to the California Air Resources Board relating to the Regulation of Diesel Fuel Emissions. 5. Accepted Indemnify and Hold Harmless Drainage Agreements on 840 E. Lakeshore Drive from Wilhelm & Frieda L. Pich, and Wilfried & Georgie Faye Pich, and authorized the City Clerk to have the documents recorded on behalf of the City. - ~ QO ~ I"'":) ~ ~ 6. Accepted Quit01aim Deed for Water Rights in Tract 19402-2 & Tract 19402 from Art Nelson, and authorized the City Clerk to have the documents recorded on behalf of the city. 7. Accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights on Single Family Residence at 411 Granite from Keith M. & Linda Clarke, and authorized the City Clerk to have the documents recorded on behalf of the City. Approved public hearing date of March 22, 1988 for: 8. a. Zone Code Amendment 88-3 .:: city of Lake Elsinore An amendment to Chapter 17.32 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code relating to Mobile Home Community District regarding fences and development standards. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Award of Contract for Underground Tanks Contamination Cleanup to Academy Engineering in the amount of $4,650.00. Councilman Vermillion requested clarification as to whether this was the clean-up or just the study of what would be required and what the anticipated costs would be to complete the project. Public Services Director Kirchner clarified that this was only the study and the future costs would not be known until the study is complete. MOVED BY VERMILLION, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF ACADEMY ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $4650.00 PLUS LAB FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE CONTRACT. 8.b. Public input and project ideas for the 14th year 1988-89 Urban County of Riverside Community Development Block Grant Program. Mayor strigotte questioned the time restraints for this public hearing and whether it could be held over for the next Council. Public Services Director Kirchner advised that this was required by the end of March to qualify for funding. - MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 22, 1988 FOR THIS ITEM. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Tentative Tract 17413. Revision 1! .:: Canyon Lake Hills Request for amendment to Condition #42 regarding agreements for mitigation of school impacts. Community Development Director Miller advised that Condition 146 PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 #42 was originally included on this project at the request of the school districts. Since that time they have resolved the concerns and the school district feels it is no longer necessary. Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Strigotte asked those persons interested i~ this ite~ to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVED DELETION OF CONDITION #42 WHICH READ AS FOLLOWS: - 42. The developer shall enter into revised agreements to mitigate school impaction problems within the City of Lake Elsinore with the Elementary and High School District, prior to final map approvals. within 30 days of approval of the Tentative Map Revision #4 deed to the Lake Elsinore School District a net twelve (12) acre school site marked as Parcel #859 on the Tentative Map Revision #4 and consummate a written agreement with the Lake Elsinore School District to construct a fully equipped elementary school with permanent structures approved by the Office of the State Architect and the Lake Elsinore School District, said approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, to serve 800 students or, to have a consummated agreement in writing to pay the Lake Elsinore School District $1.25 per square foot of covered space for each structure built prior to the issuance of building permit for that structure, subject to the approval of the Lake Elsinore High School District. ..... 32. Zone Code Amendment 88-2 = city of Lake Elsinore A proposal to amend the Parking Code, Chapter 17.66, to clarify parking standards relating to entertainment uses, size of residential parking spaces, duplexes, drive aisles, vehicle storage and parking lot lighting. Community Development Director Miller advised that the proposed changes were the results of direction at previous City Council and Planning Commission Study Sessions and requests from local developers for review of certain standards. Mayor strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor strigotte asked those persons interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE ZONE CODE AMENDMENT 88-2, ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS. - Findings 1. An initial environmental study has identified no issues of potential significance and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is found to be appropriate. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o o ~ 141 PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 2. It is the intention of the City Council to hereby amend certain portions of the Parking Code, Chapter 17.66, to more closely address the public necessity and convenience and general welfare and to further the purposes of Chapter 17.66. 3. These amendments are found not to be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or welfare of persons residing or working within the city. 4. These amendments are found to be in conformance with City General Plan objectives, principles and standards, specifically: Objectives of adequate on-site parking. (2.1.c., p.CIR 6) Principles of design for off-street parking (1.1.a.3., P. LU 13) Standards of Circulation. (1.2.a.2., p. LU 17) AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 830 UPON FIRST READING. ORDINANCE NO. 830 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 66iOF TITLE 17, OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 51. Extension of Time Request for Desiqn Review Approval of Commercial Project 85-1 Revised = Brookstone Investors. For a 6,003 square foot building on the remaining vacant pad in the existing commercial center at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and Lincoln Street. Community Development Director Miller advised that the center is complete except for this last vacant pad. He further advised that the developer was nearing plan check on the subject building, and the requested extension of time would be adequate for completion. MOVED BY VERMILLION, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF TIME TO AUGUST 24, 1988. 52. Tentative Tract 19358 Revised = John ~ Heers Request for Extension of Time for a 174 unit subdivision on 46 acres located east of Ortega Highway, south of Grand Avenue. Community Development Director Miller advised that plans on this tract have been submitted to Engineering for review, and 148 PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 . delays to this point had been due to negotiations for mitigation of flood control problems with the adjacent property owner. City Attorney Harper advised that he had been in contact with the adjacent property owner and it appeared as if the problems had been solved. Mayor Strigotte asked for a representative of the applicant, none were present. councilman Dominguez qut=o t.i.ulu:~& whether the original conditions approved in 1985 would be in conformance with existing standards. Community Development Director Miller advised that would alter items such a~ setbacks, however not the subdivision. -- Councilman Matson also expressed concern with the conditions, in that there have been several changes in development standards. He further questioned whether progress had been made, and suggested that it might not be beneficial to the City to grant the extension of time. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. Bill Heers, 1460 E. Cooley, applicant, arrived late and Council granted permission. very close to recording the reconsider its motion. Colton, representing the requested permission to speak. Mr. Heers advised that they are final map, and requested Council Mr. Reeves, also representing the applicant, advised that they had requested consideration of the final map at this time, however, City Staff was requesting final plans for flood control facilities first. He felt that they had been delayed by City Staff. ..... Mayor strigotte questioned the time frame for completion of these plans. Mr. Reeves advised that six months should be more than sufficient. Public Services Director Kirchner advised that the delays mentioned were based on original conditions placed on the tentative tract map. These conditions required final flood control plans prior to approval of the final map. He further advised that there had been difficulty and delays in working with Riverside County Flood Control to mitigate the flooding concerns. Paul Salata, adjacent property owner, commented on the mutual efforts to resolve flood control and figure out funding requirements. Councilman Matson. withdrew his motion with approval of Councilman Dominguez. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THE EXTENSION OF TIME BE FOR SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS MEETING. Councilman Vermillion stated for the record that he still has problems with the flood mitigation in that area. -- 53. Discussion of West Elsinore Drainage Plan. City Manager Molendyk advised that this item was follow-up to the February 4th Special City Council Meeting, to provide clarity to the proposal by the developers. He complimented 149 PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 the developers on their willingness to work with staff to resolve infrastructure deficiencies. John Mandrell, RMG Engineering, advised that in addition to the concerns mentioned on February 4, the following areas had also been identified as deficient. r-- Traffic Circulation - proposing street and highway improvements and medians. Fire Protection - proposing potential fire station site on the north side of Lincoln Street. Sewer & Water Services - currently being study as part of E.V.M.W.D. Master Planning effort. Sewer Pump Stations - proposing expansion of two stations. ~ 00 I"'- 1-:) Q o Parks - currently working on several alternatives including an arrangement with the schools, location of a site, or collection of fees by the City. Mr. Mandrell further commented on the related costs for these improvements and the attempts to provide quality developments. He requested Council input and approval of basic concepts so they can proceed with developments. -- Mayor Strigotte complimented staff and the developers on their efforts to resolve problems in this area. Council discussion and consensus included the need to designate a park site, rather than collect fees; the need to maintain current standards with regard to establishment of densities; the need to have the improvements in place ' ~~ concurrent with development; minimal impact on adjacent neighborhoods; and the need to mitigate flooding concerns as soon as possible. Mr. Mandrell advised that this had answered a number of questions and given good direction for them to proceed. BUSINESS ITEMS 54. Senior Activities - Golden Spectrum - Revised Memorandum of Understanding. City Manager Molendyk advised that this revised M.O.U. was in response to previously mentioned Council concerns. Councilman Matson advised that he felt Golden Spectrum had been very willing to resolve concerns and would be a beneficial addition to the City. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE REVISED M.O.U. - CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk advised that the City was informed the Traffic Signal on Mission Trail should be activated in four or five days. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Vermillion questioned the status of the water system sale to E.V.M.W.D. and if the City had received its money. City 150 PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 Manager Mo1endyk advised that negotiations were continuing. Councilman Dominguez advised he had been a guest at the Butterfield Mobile Home Park and they are willing to work with City Hall. Mayor Strigotte suggested that the Sheriff's Department increase patrols at Brookstone Development's Center on Riverside Drive, due to recent phone calls from the business community. He further 5ugg~5t~d truancy sweeps in this area, because it appears that children are there during school hours. ..... Mayor Strigotte also commented on the WE TIP program and recent tips which have produced results. He recommended that anyone having information which could help in the investigation of a crime, call this organization. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:15 P.M. ~~ '~~~IGOTTE'C::YOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ...... :AD,~ ELSINORE --