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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-1988 City Council Minutes - ~ to ~ W CD <t - - 151 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. ****************************************************************** .. 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 Student Government Day Mayor Darlene Vanover. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Barrick, Community Development Director Miller, Public Services Director Kirchner and City Clerk Kasad, Mayor Strigotte explained that this had been Student Government Day and requested that the student representatives assume the City Council seats for their presentation fOllowing the day's events. Student Government Day Mayor Darlene Vanover highlighted the events of the Day and provided suggestions for economic development programs that would improve the City's image and provide recognition for the City. Student Government Day Councilmember Brandy Pomeroy thanked the City Council and Staff on behalf of all of the students, for the opportunity to participate in Student Government Day. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CEREMONIALS/PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Strigotte read a Proclamation honoring Dave Parks, Jr. for his work with our local Fire Station prior to his promotion to Fire Captain with the Riverside Ranger Unit, and presented him with a City Tile Plaque. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further consideration: Item #11. MOVED BY VERMILLION, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 152 PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1988 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. March 8, 1988 - Regular City Council Meeting. The following Minutes were received and filed: b. March 1, 1988 - Planning Commission Meeting. 2. Received and filed Ani~a1 Control Activity Report for February, 1988. - 3. Received and filed Building Activity Report for February, 1988. 4. Received and filed Structure Abatement Activity Report for February, 1988. 5. Received and filed Investment Report for February, 1988. 6. Approved of Proclamation for Presentation to Riverside County Volunteer Firefighters. 7. Approved Request for Waiver of Fees for the Frontier Days Rodeo & Parade 1988. 8. Accepted Proposal for Traffic Engineering Services from Warren C. Siecke and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract for this purpose. 9. Awarded Contract for Maintenance of Streets capes to J.R. Landscape in the amount of $12,678.00, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract. 10. Adopted Resolution No. 88-11 relating to Declaration of Weeds, RUbbish, Refuse & Dirt as a Nuisance and setting Public Hearing for April 26, 1988. .",.,1 RESOLUTION NO. 88-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THAT CERTAIN WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED FILL MATERIALS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 39560 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND ORDINANCE NO. 532 CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND REQUIRE A NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE PROPERTY OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 13, PART 2, DIVISION 3 OF TITLE 4 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND ORDINANCE NO. 532 AND PROVIDING FOR A HEARING ON OBJECTIONS, TOGETHER WITH FILING OF COST REPORTS AND ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS. 12. Accepted 10' Irrevocable Drainage Easement for a Single Family Residence at 315 Mohr from Barrett Corporation. 13. Accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights & Agreement for Construction of Improvements in Residential Project 87-4 from Curtis-Elsinore Ranch Company. 14. Accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights in Tract 16452 from P. J. Fenton. -- 15. Approved public hearing date of April 26, 1988 for: a. Amendment 88-4 = City of Lake Elsinore To Amend Chapter 15.64 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding Flood Hazard Areas to conform to recently issued model ordinance from State Department of Water Resources. - ~ CD rI W m <t - - 153 PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1988 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 11. Resolution No. 88-12 - Setting forth an amendment to Exhibit "A" entitled "Executive Employees". Councilman Dominguez requested clarification on Exhibit "A". city Manager Molendyk clarified that the first listing of Community Services Director should be changed to read Community Deve+opment Djrector. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 88-12. RESOLUTION NO. 88-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SETTING FORTH AN AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT "A" ENTITLED "EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES". PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Zone Code Amendment 88-3 = city of Lake Elsinore Amendments to Chapter 17.32 "Mobile Home Community District" amending fencing standards and site development standards related to awnings, carports and patio covers. Ordinance No. 831. Community Development Director Miller advised that this Ordinance was in response to recent City Council and Planning Commission direction. It reduces standards that were enacted for various improvements to mobile homes within parks, The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. asking those interested in this matter. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m. Councilman Matson further clarified that this would reduce standards approved by this Council, based on requests from mobile home owners. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION 88-5, ADOPT FINDINGS LISTED BELOW: Findinqs 1. The proposed Amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed Amendment or within the City in that the Amendment prescribes reasonable standards for development meant to insure aesthetic and structural quality compatible for mobile home community developments. 2. The proposed Amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City in that the modified standards still provide for reasonable level of quality to enhance property values for affected and neighboring properties. 3. The proposed Amendment is consistent with the latest General Plan in that it supports Housing Element Goals and Policies and promotes the quality of life encouraged by 154 PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1988 the General Plan. AND APPROVE ZONE CODE AMENDMENT 88-3 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 831. ORDINANCE NO. 831 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 32 OF TITLE 17, OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPA~ CODE, RELATING TO FENCING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. - UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 32. Communitv Development Block Grant Public Hearing. Public Services Director Kirchner detailed the requests which had been received, including one from the Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence and one received this date from the Lake Elsinore Recreation and Park District. He recommended final funding as presented in the staff report including $24,000 for joint purchase of a Rescue Truck for Station 10 and the balance of the approximately $99,000 grant for construction of restroom facilities at Yarborough Park. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. asking those interested in this item to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Strigotte questioned the cost of restroom facilities. City Manager Molendyk advised that they were anticipating an approximate cost of $75,000. Mayor Strigotte suggested consideration of an earthquake preparedness program in addition to the other proposals in the amount of $5,000. .... Councilman Winkler expressed concern that this program might not be the best use of the funds, in that seed money for this type of program is a gamble as to whether the program will be implemented. He suggested that the other proposals be approved with a contingency that any additional funds could be used for an earthquake preparedness program. Mayor Strigotte commented further on the necessity for this type of program to educate the public for the inevitable. He suggested that the restroom facilities be partially funded and the balance obtained through development fees. Councilman Winkler felt that there should be a group and plan already in place before this funding is granted to such a program. .... MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT $24,000 BE USED FOR THE RESCUE TRUCK; AND TO ALLOCATE $5,000 FOR A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM AND $70,000 FOR A RESTROOM FACILITY AT YARBOROUGH PARK. ~ ~ w ~ w m ~ ~ ~ 155 PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1988 BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 830 relating to parking requirements. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 830. ORUlNANCE NO. 830 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 66 OF 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 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk suggested that the City Council meeting be recessed so the R.D.A. and L.E.T.S meetings could be held prior to City Council presentations. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 7:21 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:34 P.M; CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS = PRESENTATIONS Mayor Strigotte introduced the following dignitaries in attendance: Former Mayor John Unsworth, Former Mayor Arta Valenzuela, Former Public Safety Commissioner Don Burnell, Former Public Safety Commissioner Louise Chadwick, Former Planning Commissioner Pat Callahan and Current Planning Commissioner Gary Kelley. City Manager Molendyk introduced Mrs. Linda Birk, representing AssemblYman Steve Clute's office. Mrs. Birk presented Mayor Strigotte, Councilman Matson and Councilman Vermillion with resolutions of commendation for their service to the Community. Mayor Strigotte read a letter received from President Ronald Reagan congratulating the City on its Centennial Celebration. Councilman Dominguez announced a City/County Planning Workshop scheduled for April 7 at 4 p.m. in City Hall. Councilman Matson commented on his four years of service and on the efficiency of this governmental unit. Mayor Strigotte commented on his four years of service and on the accomplishments of the City and Council during that period. He thanked staff and the community for the progress that had been made. Mayor strigotte presented City Tile Plaques to the following city Staff members: City Attorney John Harper, Public Services Director 156 PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1988 Ron Kirchner, Administrative Services Director Jo Barrick, City Clerk Vicki Kasad, Assistant City Manager Phyllis Rogers and Community Development Director Nelson Miller. He also presented City Treasurer Allen Baldwin, Councilman Robert Vermillion and Councilman John Matson with City Tile Plaques, and presented City Manager Ron Molendyk with a City Manager's survival kit. City Manager Molendyk presented Mayor Strigotte and Councilmembers Vermillion and Matson with ~crapbooks commemorating their terms in office and presented each member-of the Council with a plagued portrait of the City's founding fathers in commemoration of the City's Centennial. Mayor Pro Tem Winkler presented Mayor Strigotte with a plaque thanking him for his dedication and service to the City of Lake Elsinore. - ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:15 P.M. TO APRIL 19, 1988 AT 7:00 P.M. FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE ,GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND SEATING OF NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBERS. ~?L~ ~~.. STRIGOTTE, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE d~ KE ELSINORE CLERK - - --:... ....