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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-1987 City Council Minutes 366 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA ~'~,-' TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1987 \ ~ " ~ \:->1' **************************************************************** -- 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 Matson. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Gilbert, City Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Miller, Administrative Services Director Barrick, Public Services Director Kirchner, Executive Assistant Rogers-, and City Clerk Kasad. ~ PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CEREMONIALS/PRESENTATIONS A. Joe Nazarowski, Loyal Knight and Pat Quinn, Esquire of the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge 2591 presented Sgt. Elk for use in the Community Drug Abuse Program and a check for $1235 for purchase of playground equipment. B. Mr. Ted Cook introduced and presented a videotape showing the proposed plans for Mt. San Jacinto College and its - affiliated Performing Arts Center. Mayor Strigott.:a, advised that he had recently attended a performance of "Excalibur" presented by the College and felt it was very good and the Performing Arts Center will be an axcellent contribution to the Community. C. Mayor Strigotte read a Proclamation honoring Joanna Merrifield for her contributions to the Community. ~ CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and discussion: Items 7 and 9. 367 Page 2 - City Council Minutes - July 14, 1987 MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS ~RESENTED. - 1. The following Minutes were approved: a. June 23, 1987 - Regular City Council Meet~ng. b. June 29, 1987 - Adjourned City Council Meeting. The following Minutes were received and filed: c. June 16, 1987 - Planning Commission"Meeting. 2 . f'- 3. LD 4. C\J W CD 5. <t 6. Received and filed Animal Control Activity Report - June, 1987. Received and filed Building Activity Report - June, 1987. Ratified Warrant List in the amount of $461,515.25 for June, 1987. Rejected and referred to carrier Claim submitted by David Anderson. Awarded Contract for Signalization Project on Railroad Canyon at Casino Drive to low bidder William R. Hahn in the amount of $74,377.00. - 8. Accepted Donation from the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge to Purchase Playground Equipment and Approved Budget Amendment. 10. Approved Final Parcel Map 21977 for the East side of Birch Street, south of Minthorn in the M-1, Limited Manufacturing District,subject to City Engineer's acceptance. 11. Accepted Grant Deed for 10' Street Dedication on a Single Family Residence at 16430 Bailey Street for Roy Garcia. 12. Approved date of J~ly 28, 1987 --for public hearing on: a. Tentative Tract Map 17413, Revision 11 - Canyon Lake Hills A proposal to revise a previously approved Tentative Tract Map to divide approximately 1,003 gross acres into 857 Single-Family Residential lots with 172 acres of associated recreation and open space uses as part of the approved Canyon Lake Hills Specific Plan, located one half mile north of Railroad Canyon Road and west of Canyon Lake within Section 3 T6S R4W. b. Tentative Parcel Map 22613 ~ Bainbridqe Investments, Inc. - A proposal to redivide three (3) existing parcels into three (3) parcels of .5, .5, and 5.4 net acres in size, located in a "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District adjacent to the northwest corner of Riverside and Lakeshore Drives. ~-j c. Zone Chanqe 87-4 ~ Rodney ~ Pence A proposal to change the zoning from R-3 (High Density Residential) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) in order to bring the zoning into compliance with the 368 Page 3 - City Council Minutes - July 14, 1987 ~ General Plan. In addition the project includes a Lot Line Adjustment and a Residential Project (R ?7-3) to develop four (4) two (2) unit duplexes, totaling 8 units. Each unit shall consist of 1,104 square feet. The project is proposed on a .75 acre site located on the north side of Lincoln street 103 feet west of Robin Drive.,>, ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR -- 7. Award of Contract for Lakepoint Park Improvements Phase II to low bidder Hubbs Equipment and Const~uction Company in the amount of $399,414. Councilman Vermillion expressed concern with the expenditure of funds on this project based on cost of project and uncertainty of the future use of the park. He suggested that possibly it should have been included in the Southeast Floodplain Moratorium. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH VERMILLION CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO AWARD CONTRACT TO HUBBS EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $399.414. 9. Supplemental Agreement for use of Community Development Block Grant 13th Year Program Funds (1987-1988) City Manager Molendyk advised that this is merely an amendment to the existing agreement to include the Council direction for $10,000 toward the Suicide/Drug Prevention Program. __ MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT. PUBLIC HEARING 31. Budqet for Fiscal Year 1987-88 Public Hearing and adoption of Resolutions setting an Appropriations Limitation; and approving and adopting the Budget. CHAIRMAN MATSON CALLED THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ORDER AT 7:26 P.M. FOR A JOINT BUDGET HEARING. CHAIRMAN DOMINGUEZ CALLED THE LAKE ELSINORE TRANSIT SYSTEM BOARD TO ORDER AT 7:27 P.M. FOR A JOINT BUDGET HEARING. City Manager Molendyk advised that the proposed budget is balanced for the City, Redevelopment Agency and Lake _~ Elsinore Transit System. He highlighted the proposed projects to be completed during budget year 1987-88 including a Community Resource Officer, Chamber of Commerce building renovation, additional downtown parking, lighting __ improvements at Swick and Matich fields, playground equipment at City Park, street improvements, traffic signals, and a continuation of sidewalk replacement program. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. and - I"- LO C\I W CD <X - - 369 Page 4 - city Council Minutes ~_July 14, 1987 asked anyone in favor or opposition to the proposed budget to speak. Hearing no one, the ~ublic hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m. councilman Matson expressed concern with the current presentation of the budget, in that he felt it woult!:,'be difficult for the public to understand. He requested ~' inclusion of an explanatory paragraph if it was to remain in this format. City Manager Molendyk advised that this had been mentioned previously and staff would be happy to make the addition. Councilman Dominguez requested that funding be included in the budget for study of possible sites for a new City Hall building, and preliminary planning of the facility. City Manager Molendyk advised that the projections of the M.S.I. study show that funding of a new City Hall is not feasible for approximately 2 to 3 years, however, possibly it could be reviewed during mid-year budget review. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ASSIGN A PROJECT NUMBER TO A NEW CITY HALL AND DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH A REPORT AND CONSIDER THE PROJECT DURING MID-YEAR~BUDGET REVIEW. Mayor Strigotte expressed concern with proposed Resolution No. 87-46 in that it does not show expenditures and sources of funding. He felt it needed clarification prior to adoption to show a more accurate account of the financial status of the city. City Attorney Harper verified that the Resolution can be amended to add an attachment for further clarification. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 87-45. RESOLUTION NO. 87-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION SUPPORTING SAID DETERMINATION. AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 87-46, AS AMENDED. RESOLUTION NO. 87-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 7:45 P.M. THE LAKE ELSINORE TRANSIT SYSTEM MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M. 32. Ordinance No. 814 = Chapter 1.16 = Penalty for Violations Ordinance repealing Chapter 1.16 and adopting a new Chapter 1.16 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code relating to Penalty for Violations. (Continued from June 23, 1987). 370 Page 5 - City Council Minutes ~_July 14, 1987 ci ty Manager Molendyk advised that the problems with this . ""- Ordinance had been worked out since the last meeting and now met the intent of the city. The City Clerk reported no written comments or prote~ts. '~.., " Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.\\;<, asking those in favor or opposition of the proposed Ordinance to speak. Hearing no one the public hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m. __ MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED B~UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 814. ORDINANCE NO. 814 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 1.16 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1.16 ENTITLED "PENALTY FOR VIOLATION". UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING AT 7:50 P.M. -- 33. BOARD OF APPEALS Appeal of Condemnation of 29686 RObertson, by owner, Florence Raymond. Chief Building Official Shear gave a brief overview of the events leading to this condemnation proceeding and showed slides and photographs of the existing conditions at 29686 Robertson. He advised that at present the are numerous violations of the Uniform Building Code and the Health and Safety Code. Florence Raymond, owner of the subject property appeared before Council referencing her letter to Council which was a part of the agenda packet. She explained that she had owned the subject property for 6 years and was unaware of any problems with the property prior to the development of a problem with the septic system. She also explained that she had attempted to pull permits to make necessary repairs, however the City would not let her pull them. She also expressed belief that rent of $200 a month was difficult to find and that she felt she was helping her tenant by providing a house at that rate. Councilman Matson verified that Mrs. Raymond had been the owner of the property for 6 years and had not upgraded the property within that time and he questioned if she would actually upgrade the property at this time. He also expressed concern that no matter what the rate of rent, the building was being rented with obvious Health and Safety Code violations. -- - r'- Ln C\I W CD <X: - - 371' Page 6 - city council Minutes - July 14, 1987 Mayor strigotte questioned whether Mrs. Raymond had shown the property to her tenant prior to rental. Mrs. ,Raymond advised that she had. Mayor Strigotte further questioned how Mrs. Raymond could have taken her tenant to sea th~ house without seeing the obvious problems with the . structure. Mrs. Raymond advised that much of the debris depicted in the slides and photographs was du~ to current attempts to correct the problems with the property, however she could not get a permit from the City to continue. Community Development Director Miller clarified that it would not be satisfactory to issue permits for portions of the necessary repairs due to the severi~y of the problems with the building. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO DENY APPEAL AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND PURSUE LEGAL REMEDIES TO HAVE THE PREMISES VACATED. Mayor Strigotte commented that if the tenant is still residing in the subject property she should move immediately. Community Development Director Miller clarified that the legal process would allow for 5 days to vacate the premises. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Conditional Use Permit 86-1. Revised M.W. Haskell Extension of Time (Skvlark Airport) A proposal for rehabilitation of the remaining hanger and minor improvements to the runways. Extension of time needed to comply with conditions. Councilman Winkler highlighted the progression of discussions with the Haskell's on this matter. He also explained that to his knowledge an agreement had been reached between th~ City Council Committee and the Haskell's, however~a letter received by the City this date appears to indicate that the Haskell's have changed their mind. He recommended that the Extension of time not be granted in that the Haskell's aren't following through with their cooperation. Councilman Dominguez advised that he could see not problem with granting the extension as staff had recommended, in that this might be a misunderstanding because he felt at the last meeting with the Haskell's everything had been resolved. Further Council discussion focused on the apparent change on the part of the Haskell's, their prior promises for a hotel and improved roads, possible continuance for two weeks to the. Board of Appeals hearing date, costs associated with conditions of the Conditional Use Permit, and condition requiring signature within 24 hours by the Haskell's on a letter to the Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics with regard to restriction of the runway so the school can receive its funding. '~'f, MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-1 REVISED, SUBJECT TO MODIFIED CONDITIONS 1 AND 20 AS FOLLOW LISTED BELOW. 372 Page 7 - City Council Minutes - July 14, 1987 Modified Conditions 1. Immediately upon approval of the extension 'of CUP 86-1 Revised, and in any case within 24 hours, the letter attached as Exhibit "A" shall be signed oy the operators of the airport and submitted to the City for transmittal to Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. If building permits are not obtained within sixty days and construction completed within ninety days of the date of this approval, this Use Permit shall expire and the structure shall be condemned by the City and demolished, unless an extension is granted by City cou~cil prior to the expiration date. Prior to approval of another Use Permit for offices or any other structures or improvements, a Master Plan for the Airport shall be submitted addressing a schedule of improvements and proposed uses with a plan of the areas that would be devoted to various uses. - 20. During construction phase, portable restroom facilities may be used. When construction is completed, permanent restroom facilities shall be installed within a period not to exceed three years from the completion of rehabilitation of the hanger unless extended by the City Council. Plans for the restroom facilities shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development and shall include screening of these facilities. 52. AB1637: One-Half Cent Sales Tax for Transportation proiects A proposal to levy a one-half cent sales tax earmarked for __ transportation. Assistant City Manager Gilbert explained the bill which would provide for an additional 1/2 cent sales tax for a 20 year period with funds being split 50/50 between the State projects and City ~treet projeet funding. ~,;;. Council discussion centered on collection and administration of the fund, and eligible uses for the funds. City Manager Molendyk explained the formula used Countywide to project the funding that would come to the City, as calculated by the County City Managers. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONTINUE TO JULY 28, 1987 FOR PROVISION OF FURTHER INFORMATION. 53. Lease for Senior Nutrition Proqram Lease Agreement between the County and the City for the County's Senior Nutrition Program housed at the Community Center for FY 1987/88. c"""c" City Manager Molendyk advised that this Agreement was pursuant to recent negotiations with the County. -- MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE LEASE AS PRESENTED. - I"- Ul C\J W (I) <( - - 373 Page 8 - city Council Minutes -..,.July 14, 1987 54. Temporarv Outdoor Activities Guidelines for camping and Servinq Alcoholic Beveraqes Guidelines to supplement Ordinance No. 811 (Special Events). ...... Community Development Director Miller presented the~proposed Guidelines and reminded Council that these had been .v' requested at the time Ordinance No. 811 was adopted. . Council discussion centered on fees and permits required for overnight camping, and the responsible party for approval of camping and alcoholic beverage permits. city Manager Molendyk advised the the responsible party could be the City Manager or his designee. Council concurred with this recommendation. Community Development Director Miller clarified that it was the intent of the City Council to amend Ordinance 811 to delete necessity for approval by Council with regard to overnight camping and alcoholic beverages. Council confirmed this was the intent. The proposed amendment was tentatively scheduled for the first meeting in August. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4 TO 1 WITH VERMILLION CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO ADOPT THE GUIDELINES AS FOLLOW. 1. Anyone proposing to sell or otherwise serve alcoholic beverages at any Temporary Outdoor Activity, as defined in chapter 17.98 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, shall make application to the Sheriff's Department for review and recommendations. 2. A temporary license must be obtained from Alcoholic Beverage Control. 3. All conditions and recommendations of the Sheriff's Department and Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be complied with. The Sheriff's Department may require the provision of Sheriff's deputies at any event where alcoholic beverages are served. A minimum of one (1) off-duty deputy shall be required where more than 100 people are anticipated to attend unless specifically waived by the Sheriff's Department. 4. overnight camping may be permitted only for persons putting on the activity, participants in the event or activity, or security personnel. However, security personnel shall be limited to not exceed two (2) recreational vehicles for a Major Outdoor Activity and one (1) recreational vehicle for all other activities. 5. Overnight camping shall be limited to only fully self-contained vehicles which have toilet facilities. 6. overnight camping shall not be allowed at any location more than twice a year. 7. Any overnight camping shall obtain approvals from the County Health Department and comply with all recommendations and conditions. 8. Any overnight camping shall obtain a permit from the City and pay required permit fees. Except for security personnel as provided in #1, any overnight camping shall be sUbject to obtaining a temporary trailer park permit as required by Section 17.98.080. 374 Page 9 - City Council Minutes -~July 14, 1987 55. Bicycle Lanes Discussion for possible inclusion as a condition of development. To include possible Council Action on the Riverside County Transportation Commission Grant. ;:& requested by Mayor Strigotte. ' .\;; Mayor Strigotte advised that he had requested this item for two reasons, one being the letter included offering grants for this purpose and the other being previously approved __ developments where there does not appear to be the inclusion of bicycle lanes. He further advised that his~ain intent was to survey Council interest in the grant, and reaffirm their policy to require bicycle lanes as part of new development approvals. MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO HAVE STAFF INVESTIGATE THE GRANT PROGRAM AND RETURN WITH A REPORT. It was the consensus of Council to maintain its policy to require bicycle lanes as part of new development approvals. 56. Council Committee Report on Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Sewer/Water Rates. As requested by Mayor strigotte. Councilman Winkler reported that the Committee has had one meeting with the Water District thus far and are waiting for responses to various inquiries. He felt the Water District representatives were very positive and helpful and the information would probably be provided to the Committee within a week. -- Mayor Strigotte requested that this Committee Report be included at each meeting until concerns are resolved. 57. Ordinance No. 805 = Second Reading Personnel Ordinance. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 805. ORDINANCE NO. 805 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADDING TO TITLE 2 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.46 ENTITLED PERSONNEL. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE -- - I"- LD C\J W OJ <( - - 375 Page 10 - City Council Minutes - July 14, 1987 Ordinance No. 813 = Second Readinq Zone Change 87-3 for Harold Walker on property located on the south side of Campbell Street approximately 230 feet west of Mission Trail from C-P to C-2. ~ MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 813. 58. ORDINANCE NO. 813 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING 0.96 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMPBELL STREET APPROXIMATELY 230 FEET WEST OF MISSION TRAIL FROM C-P (COMMERCIAL PARK) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE CHANGE 87-3 - HAROLD WALKER) . 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 Update on Public Works Projects. City Manager Molendyk updated status of various projects including Lakeshore Drive Landscaping, Four Corners Traffic Signal, Slurry Seal Program, Railroad Canyon Road Traffic Signal,La~epoint Park Phase II, Lakeshore Drive Overlay, Collier/Central Inter~ection, Yarborough Park, Machado_Street Overlay, Downtown Storm Drain, and Tree Trimming. ~ CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Winkler expressed thanks to Assemblyman Clute's Office for assistance they have provided in negotiations relating to Skylark Airport. Requested that the City Manager draft a letter of thanks. Mayor strigotte congratulated the Sheriff's Office for apprehension of a burglar within the City. He also complimented staff on the Centennial Banners throughout the city. Mayor Strigotte requested that the woman being required to vacate the property condemned by Council action be contacted for possible relocation assistance through the Senior Center programs. 'Jth:;, Mayor strigotte also requested that there be a staff report at the next meeting regarding fencing, Environmental Impact Report, economic impact from development, and screening of roof mounted air conditioners. 376 Page 11 - City Council Minutes - July 14, 1987 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION , , COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:25 P.M. TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL NEGOTIATIONS. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:45 WITH ROLL CALL AS FOLLOWS: ..,,:" PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE ABSENT: - COUNCILMEMBERS: VERMILLION NO ACTION TAKEN. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN MEMORY OF GRANT WASHBURN AT 9:46 P.M. \TI'ES_T~' _ . 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