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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-1988 City Council Meeting - ~ (0 ~ w CD <t - - 179 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Winkler at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Washburn. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN, WINKLER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager M9lendyk, Assistant City Manager Rogers, City Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Miller, Public Services Director Kirchner, Chief Building Official Shear and City Clerk Kasad. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Roberta L. Banfield, P. O. Box 450, Lake Elsinore, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City Council for the Waiver of Fees granted the L.E.A.F. organization for its fundraiser. 2. Tom Thomas, 33285 Ortega Highway, representing the Chamber of Commerce, commented on the need for donations to make this year's fireworks display a success. He also commented on the raffle being held by the Chamber to raise funds for the July 4th celebration. 3. Frank C. RObie, Jr., 454 N. Kellogg st., Apt. #3, expressed concern with crime, litter and other problems in the Community and suggested that the resident join efforts to improve the City. 4. Patricia Lovitt, 111 W. Graham, requested that the City speed up its consideration of the Animal Control shelter which the L.E.A.F. organization has been pursuing. CEREMONIALS/PRESENTATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR The fOllowing item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration. Item No.4. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 180 PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 1. The fOllowing Minutes were approved: a. April 26, 1988 - Regular City Council Meeting. The following Minutes were received and filed: b. April 19, 1988 - Planning Commission Meeting. 2. Received and filed Animal ~ontro1 Activity Report for April, 1988. .... 3. Received and filed Building Activity Report for April, 1988. 5. Directed BSI Consultants, Inc. to prepare the Final Engineer's Report for the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping District and Authorized expenditure of $14,200 with BSI for the printing of a promotional brochure. 6. Awarded Contract for Weed Abatement Program Contractor to Smith Services and authorized the Purchasing Agent to Execute Contract. 7. Accepted proposal of Warren Siecke for the Mission Trail/ Railroad Canyon Traffic Study, Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract an~ authorized expenditure of an amount not to exceed $9,000 from budgeted funds 8. Approved Change Order No. 2 for the Railroad Station Renovation Project, and approved appropriate budget. allocation of $16,861.00. 9. Approved public hearing date of May 24, 1988 for: a. Zone Chanqe 88-1 = Leo ~ Laure/Rich BoYd (In-N-Out Burqer). ... A request to change the Zoning from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial) on 0.88 acres. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Structure Abatement Activity Report for April, 1988. Councilman Washburn requested clarification with regard to the number of structures abated and the areas of town in which they were located. Chief Building Official Shear advised that these structures were located throughout the Community. Community Development Director Miller further clarified that 20 demolished structures was the cumulative total for the fiscal year. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE STRUCTURE ABATEMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1988. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Tentative Parcel Map 23037 = Larmor Development A request to subdivide ten (10) acres into six (6) parcels for future development of an industrial/commercial manufacturing business center at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Collier Avenue. ... ~ v m ~ w m ~ ~ ~ 181 PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 Community Development Director Miller detailed the project and showed renderings of the development. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Winkler opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. asking those in favor of the project to speak. The following person spoke: Fred Crowe, Butterfield Surveys, representing the applicant, advised that this approval is the next step in obtaining construction financing. He further advised that they are in agreement with all of the conditions of approval and offered to answer questions from Council. Mayor Winkler asked those in opposition to the project to speak. Hearing no one, the pUblic hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. Councilman Dominguez inquired if signalization had been addressed by the conditions of approval. Community Development Director Miller confirmed that signalization had been addressed in Industrial Project 87-6, which also relates to this site, Condition #33 as follows: 33. Meet all requirements' of Resolution No. 83-87 regarding public safety mitigation fees, to include participation in signalization of the Collier/Central intersection. Councilman Dominguez then inquired into the possibility of requiring participation in the placement of monument signs since this is an entryway to the City. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY BUCK TO REQUIRE PARTICIPATION ON A MONUMENT SIGN. Councilman Buck questioned if this was one of the designated location for City entry monument signs. Councilman Dominguez advised that the exact locations have not been designated, but locations need to be found for the signs. Mayor Winkler questioned if this type of requirement could be made without the site being designated. Community Development Director Miller advised that this plan was not complete and sites had not yet been designated. He further advised that it is easier to impose this type of condition if the program is already in place. Councilman Dominguez advised that prior to 1984 tentative locations for sign had been set at Ortega Highway, Main Street, Central Avenue, Railroad Canyon and Teepee Ranch since they are entrances to the City. City Attorney Harper advised that it is possible to incorporate a condition that the developer would be required to participate in program if his property is directly affected by the improvement. He further advised that it can be assessed just like any other development fee. . Councilman Dominguez inquired if this type of fee could be 182 PAGE FOUR - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 imposed prior to development of the program. City Attorney Harper confirmed that it could be imposed, however it would be difficult because the costs for the monument signs have not been determined. COUNCILMAN DOMINGUEZ WITHDREW HIS MOTION WITH CONSENT OF THE SECOND. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED B~ BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO REFER THE MONUMENT SIGN PROGRAM TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO PICK DESIGNS AND RENDERINGS AND RETURN TO COUNCIL. .... MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 0 WITH WASHBURN ABSTAINING TO ADOPT FINDINGS LISTED BELOW: Findinqs 1. Any potentially significant adverse environmental impacts will be mitigated by the project design and implementation. 2. Tentative Parcel Map 23037 is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The site is physically s~itab1e for development as illustrated by Industrial Project 87-6 approved for this site. 4. Tentative Parcel Map 23037 substantially complies with requirements for subdivisions contained in Title 16 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act. 5. Parcels created by Tentative Parcel Map 23037 comply with ~ development standards for the C-M and M-l zoned lots as established by Title 17 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. 6. The project lies in an urbanized area zoned for commercial and manufacturing uses and is compatible with other business parks in the general vicinity. AND APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 23037, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Conditions 1. Tentative Parcel Map 23037 shall expire two (2) years from the date of approval unless extended pursuant to State and Local law or recordation of final map occurs. 2. Applicant shall record by separate instrument and/or as noted upon the final map, irrevocable reciprocal access and parking easements between all parcels upon subject map. 3. Applicant shall record by separate instrument, by note upon the final map or furnish appropriate drainage acceptance letters or agreements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer for all parcels within the subject map and abutting properties. ~ 4. Previous Conditions of Approval for Industrial Project 87-6 shall apply to developments upon the parcels created by Parcel Map 23037. - CD OJ C\I W OJ cd: - - 183 PAGE FIVE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 Engineering Department Conditions 5. Fulfill all Conditions of Approval for Industrial Project 87-6 including the following amendments and additions. 6. The applicant shall cause to be recorded an irrevocable reciprocal parking, circulation and landscape maintenance easement in favor of all lots, subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. In addition, CC & Rls shall be approved by the City Attorney and Director of Community Development which enforces standards of building maintenance, participation in landscape maintenance, prohibition of outside vehicle or material storage. 7. Provide irrevocable reciprocal drainage acceptance in favor of all lots to be recorded with map subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 8. Submit a letter of verification to the City Engineering Department, from the applicable water district, stating water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project prior to recordation of map. 9. Work done under encroachm~nt permit for off-site improvements shall be delineated on street improvement plans and be approved and signed by the City Engineer prior to recordation of map. 10. Dedicate underground water rights to the City of Lake Elsinore or its assignee per Ordinance No. 529, prior to recordation of map. 11. The recordation of the final map shall include establishment of an 86 foot right-of-way for Collier Avenue, a 76 foot right-of-way for Central Street and incorporation of vacated excess right-of-way abutting all parcels along Collier Avenue frontage. BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 51. Outdoor Activitv Permit 88-3 = Chamber of Commerce Frontier Days Schedule for May 26 to May 30, 1988. Community Development Director Miller explained that Council approval is necessary on this event because it will draw more than 500 persons. Councilman Washburn requested confirmation that the traffic circulation problems of prior years had been resolved and inquired if the Chamber representatives had any concerns. Community Development Director Miller confirmed that this had been considered. Dave Vic, representing the Chamber advised that they had increased parking to allow for approximately 200 more cars, increased the number of parking security people and increased lighting in the parking area. He felt that all concerns had been resolved for a successful event, with a minimum of problems. MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO o WITH STARKEY ABSTAINING TO APPROVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PERMIT 88-3 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING 184 PAGE SIX - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 CONDITIONS: Findinqs 1. The proposed Outdoor Activity Permit is a temporary use and is a Class 4.e. exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Adequate conditions ~nd safeguards pursuant to Section 17.98.060 have been incorporated into this approval of __ the Major Temporary Outdoor Activity Permit to insure that the use is carried out in a manner envisioned by these findings for the term of the temporary use. 3. The proposed temporary use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or City. Conditions 1. Obtain grading permission from all property owners affected. 2. Submit all Binders of Liability Insurance naming the City as additionally insured as required by the City Risk Manager by May 19, 1988. 3. Enter into an agreement with the County Fire Department to provide for one (1) pumper truck with fire fighting foam for gasoline fires and a minimum of two (2) firefighters, and provide this evidence of agreement to the City by May 19, 1988. -- 4. Secure electrical permits from the Building Division for inspection of all electrical equipment and set up an appointment for a full site inspection. 5. Enter into an agreement with the Sheriff's Department to adhere to their proposed schedule and provide information to the City that this agreement has been reached by May 19, 1988. 6. Meet all County Health Department requirements including: a. Pull required Health Permits for food service by May 19, 1988. b. Pump out holding tanks by May 21, 1988. c. Provide grease holding and disposal method to the County Health Department by May 21, 1988. d. Clean and screen food booth by May 21, 1988. e. Provide adequate drinking water facilities for the public by May 21, 1988. __ 7. Install improved lighting at both sides of the crosswalk and provide additional lighting to the parking lot across the street by May 20, 1988. 8. Clear and chalk the parking aisles and emergency lane - CD OJ C\J W (D <J: - - 185 PAGE SEVEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 by May 26, 1988, and rechalk the mornings of May 28 and May 29, 1988. 9. Post "No Alcohol" signs in all parking lots by May 24, 1988. 10. Indicate location of the First Aid/Information Booth that will be operated by Red Cross. 11. Submit information to the City by May 19, 1988, that Paladin, or other security agency, will provide ten to twelve (10-12) employees and that there will also be volunteers for traffic control and all of these personnel will be issued orange vests. In addition, these personnel are to be informed of the basic operations of the parking layout and traffic control plan. 12. Incorporate any recommendations not discussed above from the City prepared Traffic Control Plan. Please note that this includes the chalking of parking aisles and the provision of sufficient number of personnel from Paladin, or other security agency, and volunteers to direct vehicles into specific parking spots. It is critical that parking be controlled to get as many vehicles on-site with adequate egress and that no vehicles be permitted outside designated areas, especially in brush areas. 13. All brush, weeds, litter and similar combustibles shall be cut and removed from all parking areas not later than May 19, 1988, and a 20-foot (20') wide disked area should be provided around the entire perimeter of all parking areas. 14. Provide verification of State certification of all carnival rides prior to opening of the carnival. 15. Clear and grade carnival area of rocks and ensure that all electrical cords are covered. 16. Provide for a car phone if reception is available near the office area. Parade Conditions 1. Provide a written list of volunteers who will man the parade position for traffic control, including a commitment from each volunteer to show up, to Deputy Snijders not later than May 19, 1988. 2. Volunteers shall report to the Elsinore Sheriff's station parking lot at 10:00 a.m. for instructions and subsequently report to location/locations to be manned. 3. Security for trophy area shall be provided by the Chamber. 4. Provide three (3) portable toilets at the Community Center for parade participants. 52. Request for Frontier Days Parade Permit & Waiver of Fees. Public Services Director Kirchner advised that the parade 186 PAGE EIGHT - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 is proposed to be basically the same as in years past and staff has recommended approval. He further advised that a representative of the Parade Committee was available to answer questions from Council. Hilda Barnhart, representing the Parade Committee, advised that they had reverted to the original route since the reverse had not worked well. She also advised that Miss Rodeo America would be the Grand Marshal of Frontier Days, the most recent born resident of the City would be the Parade Marshal and the descendants of the city's founding fathers would be Division Marshals in the parade. She requested confirmation that there would still be power available at the Community Center so they could provide coffee to the V.I.P.'s prior to the parade. Staff confirmed. - Councilman Washburn inquired whether the Public Works department would be sweeping the parade route prior to the parade. Staff advised that this had already been planned. MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO o WITH STARKEY ABSTAINING, TO APPROVE THE WAIVER OF FEES AND APPROVE THE PARADE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Conditions 1. The maximum speed for any unit in the parade shall be five (5) miles. 2. The amplification of sound permitted to be emitted from sound trucks or bull horns is to be fixed at a decided level subject to approval by the City and shall not be variable. 3. The parade must move at a fixed rate of speed without any willful delay or willful stopping of such parade, except when reasonably required for the safe and orderly conduct of the parade. 4. The permittee will advise all participants in the parade, either orally or by written notice, of the terms and conditions of this permit prior to the commencement of such parade. - BUSINESS ITEMS 53. Appointment of Representatives to the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. city Manager Molendyk advised that this appointment was necessary due to the seating of the new Council. Mayor Winkler advised that he has been attending the meetings of the Authority for the past two years as the Alternate and it is conveniently located close to his office and volunteered to serve as the Delegate. Councilman Washburn offered to serve as the Alternate. Council concurred to designate Mayor Winkler as Delegate, and Councilman Washburn as Alternate. - 54. Ordinance No. 832 = Second Readinq. Relating to Flood Hazarg."Areas. 187 PAGE NINE - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 MOVED BY WASHBURN SECONDED BY STARKEY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 832 UPON SECOND READING. ORDINANCE NO. 832 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING EXISTING CHAPTER 64 OF TITLE 15 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 791) AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 64 TO TITLE:J..S TO SAID CODE WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION". UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN, WINKLER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CD m C\J w CD <( ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Molendyk suggested scheduling of a Budget Study Session on May 31, 1988. Council concurred to hold the'S~udy Session on May 31 at 4:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Starkey complimented staff on its preparation of the - Agenda Packet and commented on the amount of information and detail which was presented. He also inquired of staff if it would be possible to include locations of projects on the agenda cover sheet. City Clerk Kasad advised that this had been an oversight which would be corrected in the future and locations would be provided. Councilman Dominguez expressed concern with the placement of Real Estate signs on residential properties. He requested that staff send letters to the Real Estate Agents requiring that the placement of signs does not cause visibility problems at busy intersections. Councilman Washburn advised staff of a car which should be abated on Kellogg just South of Main Street. Councilman Washburn requested an update on the lawsuit involving Adams Advertising. City Attorney Harper advised that this matter is currently being processed through civil Court, and is scheduled for trial on June 16, 1988. He also advised that fines have been assessed against Adams Advertising on two occasions already, and he has been contacted by their attorney in attempts to speed up the civil process. Councilman Washburn inquired at what point in the process the signs would be removed, since they were in -- violation of the City'S Code. Mr. Harper clarified that the signs would not be taken down, just more fines assessed, because the courts could not order the signs removed. Councilman Washburn commented on the informal survey he had conducted as part of his campaign; the key areas of concern reflected in his survey were police related concerns, streets and code enforcement, and lake management, environmental concerns and fix-up the downtown area. 188 PAGE TEN - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 10, 1988 Mayor Winkler advised that the animal control shelter had not been forgotten, it was being considered by the Council Public Works Committee and Finance Committee. Mayor Winkler complimented the volunteer paramedics for their efforts over the weekend, regarding a fatal accident involving a child. Councilman Washburn encouraged those interested in volunteering their efforts in the paramedic program to contact the appropriate officials to participate. ADJOURNMENT - MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:55 P.M. tTEb"i'r: . . .~...~ \) . I.HlIl~~RK CITY OF'~~~~~NORE - -